How do Michelle Lee and Eva Mustafai ensure their staff’s skills stay as sharp as their scissors? This dynamic duo emphasizes education, starting with a thorough two-year program for apprentices. (Pro tip: You can score a cut for $25 by serving as a hair model for one of the salon’s classes.) From there, in-salon seminars by guest artists and trips to events in New York, Los Angeles and other locales keep the team on top of the latest trends—so when you’re ready to go for that dramatic bob with bangs, you’ll be in good hands.