The snooty receptionist (hello, eye contact?), earsplitting techno beats, and wham-bam pace of your last salon visit made you vow to take your mane elsewhere.

Like to tress expert Heidi Hirjak’s (American Mortals) first solo venture, Mockingbird Salon. There, you’ll find the mellow twang of Johnny Cash and plates of snickerdoodles and banana bread straight from Hirjak’s kitchen.

Begin with a thorough consultation to determine desired maintenance level and style preference. Then allow the tight-knit crew of three stylists — schooled in a variety of techniques, from razor cuts to balayage — to work their magic.

As if your head-turning do isn’t enough, affordable prices guarantee your status as a regular.

Mockingbird Salon, 1822 South 13th Street (267-639-2257 or mockingbirdsalon.com), $50 and up.

Photo: Courtesy of Mockingbird Salon