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Salon XL is the Editor's Choice!

We have been selected by the editor's of StyleLine Magazine as an Editor's Choice for salons in the Metro Detroit area!  As they say, "When you see an editor's choice emblem [on the business], you'll know you've found a privider who not only is exceptional, but also has demonstrated a special ability or interesting in meeting [your] needs."

We're very excited about this nomiation, and are eager to serve you! 

Happy 12th Anniversary, Salon XL!

Salon XL is very excited to celebrate our 12th year at our location in downtown Ann Arbor!  We've been honored to be a part of this dazzling community, and look forward to many more years offering the best that the beauty industry has to offer!

Thank you to every that has supported us!  We are very blessed!

Kerastase Presents:  Fusio-Dose

New In-Salon Intensive Conditioning Treatments

Developed from the highly-acclaimed Kerastase Ritual Range, these
ground-breaking treatments offer you instantaneous hair transformation.

The new Kerastase Fusio-Dose hair ritual is a fabulous way of treating hair types with multiple needs.  This new innovation incorporates using the five minute Kerastase Instant rituals - which are highly concentrated formulas - along with a booster, which is a product to meet the hair's secondary needs.

These specialty treatments are available in-salon only.  Ask your stylist about adding this amazing new treatment to your services, or Contact Us to schedule your appointment!

Welcome, Soozi!

Salon XL is very excited to welcome our newest team member, Soozi Tesznar!  She's ready to rock with cutting, coloring, nail services and even make-up!  Call us up today to schedule your appointments with her! 

Salon XL's an Elle Top 100 Salon!

July 2011

Elle Magazine, the #1 fashion magazine in the world, has selected Salon XL Color & Design group, Ann Arbor’s premier color salon, as one of the Top 100 Salons in the US in their August 2011 issue!  As the only Michigan salon named, Salon XL is very excited and honored to be included in Elle’s “Best Hair In America” feature! 

The award is a surprising compliment to Salon XL, who was previously listed as a “Best Color Salon” in Elle Magazine, June 2004.  Charlie Adams, owner and stylist at Salon XL, is “thrilled and flattered to receive such an incredible award!”

The August 2011 issue is on newsstands now - grab a copy today!

NOW AVAILABLE From

Travel Kits!

May 2011

Available for a variety of hair types. Stop in and pick up your kit today!

Salon XL & MTV's MADE!

June 2011

Salon XL Color & Design group, Ann Arbor’s premier color salon, had the honor of performing hair coloring, cutting & styling services for Emma Hamstra, the latest candidate on MTV’s MADE, whose episode aired on Friday, June 24^th, 2011.  Emma, a student at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, wants to become a rapper, and MADE helped her discover her dream.  Emma’s MADE experience included work with a rap mentor and coach, a new outfit, and – of course – a new hairstyle!

Salon XL was contacted about performing a “beauty make-over” for Emma as part of her transformation into a female rapper.  Shannon Serenko, a stylist at Salon XL, consulted with Emma and her mentor, Chavonn Bigham, about what her “rapper style” should be.  Shannon gave Emma blended highlights with Wella’s Blondor Lightening Powder, and a couple of rich burgundy lowlights using Wella’s Koleston Perfect haircolor.  Her hair was left long, but was given some layers to create movement and depth.  It was styled with Kerastase’s Chroma Thermique to protect it from the heat; Oribe’s Soft Lacquer to give her hair great shine and hold; and Superfine hairspray as a finishing touch!

Emma performed at Pioneer High School the very next day for all of her peers.  Using material that she had written herself, Emma’s dream of becoming a rapper came true – with a little help from the ladies at Salon XL!

About MTV’s MADE

Each episode of MADE follows one willing candidate as they embark on a mission to transform their life. Whether it is becoming a varsity football player, the homecoming queen or a cheerleader, each teenager dreams of breaking out of their shell and finding out what they are really made of and what they can achieve when given the tools and training. MADE is about making dreams come true.  MADE proves that with dedication, hard work and a little help from MTV, kids just like you can accomplish anything they set their minds to. For more information, visit http://www.mtv.com/shows/made/series.jhtml.