Take for instance Tara Evans, a Mariemont High School alum who says she has perfected the haircut. Whereas scissors are the implement of choice for most people who cut hair, Evans’ utilizes numerous tools to get achieve the look that her patrons seek.

“I specialize in precision cutting. I use different tools to perfect my technique. People have different types of hair and many come to me with a photograph of what they want their hair to look like,” Evans said. “I do a lot of Mohawks, a lot of spikes.

She designed and cut one customer’s hair so that she looked like a leopard. Another customer wanted his head to look like a soccer ball, so Tara needed to cut and shave numerous squares on his head so that it appeared a white and black ball was resting on the shoulders of a human being.

Chelsea Mitchell, another Tycoon Harry’s artisan, specializes in hair coloring, highlights, low lights, grey blending, full-body massage and chair massage.

“When I was growing up, I did all the members of my family’s hair. My mother suggested I get a license in cosmetology,” Chelsea said.

Part of Chelsea’s job is consulting with people who have been thinking about getting their hair colored. She wants to see a customer’s natural color and discuss all the options available to them. “I want to make sure my customers get the correct color for them. Plus this helps people feel more comfortable about the decision they are about to make regarding their hair and appearance.

“I will be honest with each customer as to what I think the results of their decision will be or what I believe will be their best option,” she said.

When entering Tycoon Harry’s Grooming for Men – aptly named for the patrons it hopes to attract – males will be able to have their hair cut, receive a scalp massage, a hot towel face and neck treatments, manicures, pedicures, massages, facial treatments and body waxing.

“This is somewhere where men will feel comfortable entering,” owner Jennifer Fetchko said, adding she is aware that many men are shy about having their hair cut in a salon and many more men are afraid – even embarrassed – about inquiring on hair removal.

“I know how it is to walk into a non-inviting salon, or a place that is more worried about being trendy than it is about being accommodating,” she said. “So, I want to create a place where men feel at home.”

To set up an appointment with Tara Evans for a precision cut, call 205-3099; for an appointment with Chelsea for a consultation, to have your hair colored or for a massage, call 300-6246; and for a haircut, facial or hot towel treatment, call Jen at 404-9644.