Austinite You Should Know- Francesca Montoya

March 19, 2008

hair stylistIn every person’s life, there are three people you should know- (1) a Realtor (duh), (2) a spiritual advisor and (3) a stylist. Obviously, my Realtor of choice is at Single Pointe Realty, my spiritual advisor is Father Elmer and my stylist is today’s “Austinite You Should Know,” Francesca Montoya.

I am a die hard Francesca fan and if you’ve met me in person, you probably already know that- I have never raved about a service quite so highly. I have this naturally mousy, dish-water brown hair that is stringy, but Francesca makes me look like a superstar blonde! I get compliments on my hair everywhere I go which sound silly, but it really adds to my quality of life!

Francesca has an awesome memory about personal details I share with her in the chair (you know by profession, we expect her to be part psychiatrist!) and she always makes it fun! You would expect someone of her calibre to be at a six star salon (and I know she will be any day now), but she has worked her way up to running a local Regis salon, so prices are ridiculously reasonable (don’t act like you weren’t going to ask)!

Okay, enough gushing from me, let’s talk to Francesca.

What is the best part of your job?

Honestly, Wow that is a hard .. I love the looks on clients faces when they see how different and beautiful they can look and feel with a little change of color or a new cut.

What makes you better than most in your profession?

I wouldn’t say better..If I see a new trick that another stylist can do I’m not afraid to ask” Can you show me that ?” The fact that I actually love what I do makes me appreciate my job more! I take the time to realize its the clients hair and not mine all they want is a professional opinion and a honest answer.

Why do you practice in Austin instead of other cities?

Well moving to Austin was a split decision one morning. I never thought I would stay here this long. I’ve met a lot of great people here friends, clients, I have a great job, I would never think of moving away from them!!!

Why should readers come see you?

You would have to ask one of my clients (Lani). If you feel like you need a change, just a trim, or the picture of a celebrity hairstyle you are dying to have, or just a shampoo venting session I’m here!

Name a quirk of yours and a guilty pleasure…

My guilty pleasure is a $6.00 cup of Starbucks coffee!

If you are already a client of Francesca’s, let us know in the comments what you think! If you aren’t yet a client, go set up your appointment right now at 512.918.9223.

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