Prefacing this by saying I've been with the same hair stylist for 10 years. Unfortunately she had to take a leave of absence so I went with her referral, Tanya. Usually I wouldn't write a review for something like this but Tanya went above and beyond on my hair! I'm so happy with my cut! She said she's got 18 years of cutting experience and it definitely shows. I'll be back for sure :) read more

1329 Salon and Spa - My haircut - Massage Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Tanya was amazing! She made me feel so comfortable and made sure we were on the same page about what I wanted for my cut and color since I've never gotten the balayage quite right at previous salons. read more

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I will start off by saying that prior to meeting Tatjana I had one very positive balayage experience and one very negative experience with the same stylist at a different salon. I was very nervous going into my appointment because my hair is fine and broken so terribly I couldn't grow it out. I decided to get a cut, style, conditioning and full balayage. Not only did Tatjana do an AMAZING job on the on the cut, she restored my faith in the balayage look, she was super nice and made me feel at ease! Balayage doesn't have to ruin your hair if it is done right, and Tatjana definitely knows how to do it the correct way. Finding Tatjana was one of the best things that has ever happened for my hair, thank you so much Tatjana! I will be back! read more

1329 Salon and Spa - Full balayage! - Massage Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Very cute salon and I'm always looking for places that have late afternoon appointments and Saturdays. I had an appointment with Tatjana. Before the appointment she asked for a current picture and an inspiration photo which was great so she knew what I wanted beforehand. She's very professional and sweet too! I loved the way my hair turned out and it was a very relaxing appointment. This was my first time with balayage. I was blown away with the results. Happy to have found a salon in SB. Convenient location and I'm very happy with how my hair turned out. Thanks Tatjana! read more

I love my hair color. Sammi did an excellent on my color and she took the time to explain the way she colored it and, after care plan and future plan if I decide to bring my hair color even brighter. She listened to my needs and understood that how fast my hair grow so she color my hair in a way that would blend in my dark regrow better. The other hair stylist I believe her name is Emily, also jumped in and helped blowing out my long hair. Thank you ladies for bringing life back to my hair again :) read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I'm usually greeted by the sweet receptionists and offered a nice refreshment. The salon is a cute little loft with the hair stylists downstairs and nail technicians, a massage therapist, and an esthetician upstairs. The hair salon consists about half a dozen of fabulous stylists! All of which I would highly recommend; however, the stylist I personally see is Emylee. She's a total character, and never dull to talk to! I praise her for her blow-drys, they're always on point(: Today I was just going to go in for a gloss/blow-dry, but the salon got in some new fun colors by Schwarzkopf's Colorworx line and I had to try the pink, which came out to an awesome bright pink! I left as a happy camper with pretty pink hair and loose curls thanks to Em! read more

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Sammi has been my hair stylist since 2006. I have followed her to a few different salons in Santa Barbara and Montecito where she worked over the years, until she opened her own salon, 1329 Salon and Spa. I can't say enough about Sammi. She is just outstanding. My hair always looks amazing thanks to her. I have referred her to many of my friends, who have become Sammi's clients over the years, and have loved her services. read more

Sammi did an amazing job! I wanted to go super blonde from my sandy brown color and she made it happen. She's extremely knowledgeable and really look her time not to damage my hair while giving me the results I wanted. She even informed me on which products to use to keep my blonde hair bright and treatments to keep it healthy. And her prices are extremely reasonable compared to other salons I've gone to! She's gained a life long customer out of me. read more

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I'm so happy I found Sammi! I came in today for a cut and color- it had been 6 months since my last cut and color, so it was time. I recently moved to Santa Barbara and was looking for a new salon. I don't trust just anyone with my hair, so thanks to the other great reviews on Yelp, I decided to give 1329 a try and I'm SO glad I did! There were several factors that made my experience so wonderful. Frist, Sammi texted me the day before letting me know that she was looking forward to meeting me and that she reserved me a parking spot. This made me feel so welcomed! Second, the salon is gorgeous and the staff is amazing. I was offered a beverage the moment I walked in and taken to the chair promptly. Sammi came over and took several minutes listening to what I wanted and looked through the photos I brought her. She explained everything she was going to do with my hair ahead of time and made me feel welcomed to tell her at anytime during my appointment if I wanted something different. Her assistant, Lindsey was also amazing. She gave me THE best shampoo and did a wonderful job with my blow dry. Third, the time spent was completely appropriate. I have been to other high-end salons where my cut and color has taken 5+ hours. I was in and out in 2.5 hours. Sammi is a talented artist, who has trained among the top stylists in the world. She takes great pride in helping her clients create a hair style that brings out their unique beauty. I will certainly be back! read more

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Sammi is amazing. I moved to SB a few months ago and was nervous trusting someone new to my hair. The first time I was there she took the time to understand what I wanted and explained everything she was going to do before she did it. My color had been previously botched and she was realistic about what she could do in one session and what to except. Needless to say my hair came out great. Sammi is also very transparent about the maintenance your hair will need once you leave the salon. Knowing I didn't want high maintenance hair she cuts it in such a way I can just blow it out and go without any additional styling when I'm home. I've been to Sammi about 5 times since then and I completely trust her. I never loved my hair when leaving a salon and the weeks after but now with Sammi I do! Highly recommend this place!! read more

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Best hair salon experience ever! I have asian hair so it's really hard to get cool tone blonde hair because of my brassy undertones but Sammi did a wonderful job with my cool tone ombre/balayage! I am more than happy with it and would recommend Sammie to anyone and everyone read more

1329 Salon and Spa - Cool tone blonde ombre/balayage - Massage Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Sammi is a genius. She reads my mind and I leave with hair that I didn't even know how to ask for! The salon is chic, yet comfortable. Everyone is nice and there are also nail and massage services there. Prices reasonable. I won't go anywhere else! read more

1329 Salon and Spa - Sammi is a genius. Baby lights. - Massage Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I was a tourist in Santa Barbara. The first time I was there I paid 120$ and the result was ok. I was back there visiting Santa Barbara one year later and for the same service the bill was 230$. At the moment I did not say anything because Sammy was busy with another customer but the day after I asked her why that huge difference and she told me that she used some products to hydrate and nourish my hair and she forgot to ask me if I was ok with that. So be aware of her method!!! read more

I've never found a hair stylist who's been able to give me exactly what I wanted until I found Sammi! She created this perfect look for me that's bright and blonde for the summer but still low maintenance and not noticeable when it starts to grow out. I always look forward to my appointments with Sammi, because she's such a sweet human being and really cares for her clients beyond just their hair! She's the absolute best! read more

1329 Salon and Spa - Look at that dimension! - Massage Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Sammi is a fantastic hairstylist. She has worked miracles on my thin hair and always keeps it healthy, shiny, low maintenance, and easily styled. I go anywhere between 10-11 weeks for a trim and 22 weeks for highlights. Color always grows out looking completely natural...never a harsh line. You can also book hair/nail appointments which are incredibly convenient. I have been to quite a few salons in SB and this is my absolute favorite. read more

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Tatjana is amazing! Not only is she super fast, she is professional. My hair turns out great every time!!

I found Sammi thanks to yelp and I am so glad I did. She took my henna colored hair that was flat and dry from about 4 layers of henna buildup and transformed me into a copper redhead. This is the most flattering color I have had in awhile. She was so knowledgeable and her and her assistant did a spectacular job. I will be coming back. read more

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Sammi is a wonderful person & an excellent stylist. She makes sure to address maintenance as well as budget friendly products. 10/10 would recommend!!!! read more

very unprofessional, don't return phone calls, and then they schedule you for the wrong day, just leave you hanging, not making it right.. & when you walk in , they just leave you standing there, ignoring you. very rude & disrespectful, plus the owner whom I've been seeing for a few years, not available until next yea, BUT she's taking NEW! clients, ignoring the old once !! AGAIN! That's not how you run a business!! read more

Sammi is an amazing stylist! She always gives me the look I want while keeping my hair healthy at the same time. I don't live in Santa Barbara anymore but I always make an appointment with her when I am in town to visit because no one else does it better! read more

1329 Salon and Spa - If you want to go blonde, go to Sammi! - Massage Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

4 and a half hours of tears , torture , fallen eye lash extensions , hungry , back and shoulder pain , but by far the worst - completely ruined hair color , from blond to dark grey with silver highlights . I am not so sure anymore you can trust reviews ! And yes , I am taking about the glorious Sammy , who had not even have a decency to apologize for the absolute worst hair experience in my life ! If you don't know how do turn light blond into honey blond with some depth and dimension - you are in a wrong business ! read more

I went here for the first time today for a woman's haircut and style. Based on the previous reviews, I had very high expectations and was expecting to be blown away. I had an appointment with Sammi, the owner of 1329 Salon and Spa. DETAILS: When I first arrived, I checked in with the receptionist then briefly waited to the side nearby the chairs. Sammi came over, introduced herself, then we stood at a mirror nearby the entrance and discussed what I wanted to do with my hair. We decided to go with layers and to cut off a few inches. She then introduced me to Emylee, her assistant, who would be helping. An important thing to note is that they do *dry* haircuts here. I thought it was cool, as most salons cut hair when wet. Most haircut appointments here probably begin with a wash and blow-dry first. I then sat down with Emylee as she began to blow-dry straight my hair (I had washed it this morning as I hate the hair bowls at salons- they're usually neck-ache inducing for me). Meanwhile, Sammi was working on cutting the hair of another client. I waited about 5 minutes or so after my hair was done getting blown out for Sammi to finish up with the other gal and come over to me. We then discussed my hair part (she decided to cut my hair while it was parted in the middle since I do sometimes switch which side I wear my part on), and we determined to cut off 2.5" The haircut itself went fine, and we chatted a bit. After the hair cut, she had Emylee come back to finish styling my hair (blow dry more with a bit curled in at the ends) while she went to do someones color, I think. LIKES: Both Emylee and Sammi seemed happy- they liked their jobs, and were easy to talk to. My haircut was nice, but I wasn't blown away in a "holy smokes, this was the best experience in my life" type of way that some other people seem to write about. That said, I think that maybe color is a big strength at this salon, and I would definitely return for hair color in the future (ie. bayalage). DISLIKES: I'm not used to having two people work on my hair interchangeably, so that was a bit odd for me. I think that people who normally see the owner or "Head Stylist" are probably used to it, and it's no biggie for them, but I kinda prefer seeing the same person for the whole service. Also, I wasn't sure how to handle the tip afterwards? I tipped just over 20% on my credit card, and hoped that it was shared between the ladies. Also, the price is a bit high in my opinion. It was $70 for my haircut today. read more

Sammi is amazing. So amazing that, although I use yelp regularly, I've never actually had an account or left a review but this salon and sammi definitely deserve 5 stars. I've been to her twice now and I'm always nervous because I tend to be picky and honestly my hair experiences in the past have not been great but both times I've been to sammi she's been honest about what's best for my hair and how we can get the color I want/ still keep it healthy. I have naturally brown hair but sammi has made it a beautiful blonde with baylage and baby highlights. Seriously have gotten so many compliments since I've been to her would recommend 10/10 :) read more

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Sammi is awesome! I was scared to go lighter and blonde, but she was really patient and comforting. I am very satisfied with my hair and it's pretty healthy. One of the best hair stylists I have ever been to! Definitely would recommend~Sammi is super nice and informs you about your hair and how to take care of it after. Amazing service and great experience. read more

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I can't stop raving over this salon. I found Sammi on Yelp and saw nothing but great reviews, so I figured why not give her a try... So glad I did because she is the most fantastic, amazing, talented hair dresser in SB. Not only can she give one amazing haircut, but her coloring skills are crazy good out of this world. She's also very personable & will totally listen to what you want. Ladies and gents, if you're in need of a good cut and color... Look no further because Sammi is UHMAZZZINGGG at what she does!! Never going anywhere else :) read more

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I had a great experience getting a haircut with Tatjana. She was very detailed cutting my hair and listened carefully to my requirements. I have got the haircut I wanted and she has used very good products throughout the process. She also has been able to accommodate my late hour appointment request which is a great for working women. Definitely will come back here for future services with Tatjana. read more

I am so very grateful for Sami's expertise. My daughter had tried coloring her hair on her own and had severely damaged it... Sami applied the proper conditioning treatments to not only save her breaking hair, but she managed to pull off a gorgeous color blend. Thank you Sami. You are a treasure! read more

Karen...she is a mystical hair mistress, a dynamic cross between a magician and a hair-ygodmother. Seriously, I walk in with my hair looking depressingly like Tom Hanks' hair in castaway before be leaves the island and I leave with my hair looking like I just won an Oscar for a movie called Girl with World's Best Hair. She used to work at a salon in LA and now SB is so lucky to have scooped her up. I just got my hair colored and I am just in awe, I honestly never imagined my hair could look like this, it is so so beautiful. I am also a bit anxious when it comes to my hair and Karen always makes me super comfortable. My boyfriend goes here too and we LOVE how she cuts his hair. There really isn't anything Karen can't do!! read more

Came in town for a wedding, found this place on Yelp, messaged the business and got an appt at the time I needed. Sammi worked on my hair and I couldn't be any more satisfied with the results. She is a true artist. I haven't cut my hair for 3 yrs because for the last 3 yrs I moved around and had the worst hair cut. That fear went away the moment Sammi educate me in what will compliment my face frame and how to keep it casual as well as glamorous and everything made sense. I may need to take a 3 hours drive into town every so often to get a trim. Love this place! read more

1329 Salon and Spa - Sammi's beautiful work. I love it! - Massage Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I have nothing but love for Sammi at salon 1329! My entire life no one could ever get my hair exactly like I liked it until I met Sammi in Santa Barbara! I was a freshman in college and happened to stumble upon her old salon and continued to go there for the years I lived in SB! Then... sadly, I moved up to San Luis Obispo and tried to find a good stylist there, but no one knew my color like she did. So every 7 weeks I would make the hour and 20 minute trek to Santa Barbara to see her! She is absolutely incredible! After following here from other salons, to finally her owning her own place, and FOUR YEARS later... I would not trust my hair color in anyone else's hands. SHE HAS A GIFT. Thank you for everything Sammi! I wish I could keep bring you home to the Bay Area with me :'( read more

Yvonne did an amazing job! My hair was was long and breaking, so I decided to cut it short for the first time in 6 years. Yvonne has so much experience in this industry, and it showed! She took her time making sure my hair was perfect and looked exactly how I wanted. Definitely going to go to this salon again thanks to her! read more

1329 Salon and Spa - Yvonne did such an amazing job on my hair! I love it! - Massage Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I finally found a home for my hair! The service you get here is exceptional, I booked an appointment with Sammi and she is a master-did an amazing job with the balayage technique! Their hair products are top quality and you get a salon world class experience, highly recommend this salon. read more

1329 Salon and Spa - Massage Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I did not enjoy my experience here whatsoever. I had called to make an appointment, but I still had to wait 45 minutes before I even sat in the chair. Probably the reason for the long wait was because there was only one woman cutting hair for the five people in the chairs. I don't know why they wouldn't hire a few actual hair stylists, although they had plenty of girls working the front desk. They were even the ones to wash and blow dry my hair (which was her holding the blow dryer at my head without moving or brushing my hair at all). Not only was I not getting the attention I expected for the price I was paying, my hair did not turn out AT ALL how I requested. My hair was lopsided, but the cut was not the worst part. I had asked for balayage coloring, but what I got was overly-bleached and very obviously incorrect highlights. I will NOT be returning to this salon, and do not recommend it to anyone who wants a salon visit that takes less than 5 hours for sub-par results. read more

There is only one word to describe Ticca's "artistry" with manicures and pedicures! And that is PERFECTION!!!!!!! I just moved to Santa Barbara and was so worried I would not find anyone who was phenomenal. I am so happy to have found not only Ticca but the rest of the staff as well. They are all so pleasant! Sammy, the owner, is an absolute doll and makes you feel so welcome. I have seen her work as well as a stylist and colorist and she knows her stuff! As you can see I am not alone in giving this salon 5 stars! They really deserve 100 stars but that was not a choice! :) Rebecca Miller A very happy client! read more

I just got charged $175 for a hair coloring application that was not only poorly executed, but also completely not what I asked for. The stylist did not listed to what I wanted, and instead of an silver ombré I got a few crappy blonde highlights in small sections of my hair. I feel as though my hair looks worse than before, and I was not listened too. Extremely disappointed. read more

Larry is an amazing massage therapist! I've been searching for someone who is great at their craft and makes you feel comfortable. He is intuitive and applies the correct pressure and finds tense muscles. In my sessions Larry has helped identify areas where other masseuses have overlooked, or not had the knowledge to address. He is very professional, but above all, Larry takes a very personal approach to ensuring that you are satisfied with his work. I will be back! read more

I have been patronizing this salon for over a year. I followed my hair designer here from Montecito. I don't mind driving here from Montecito because he is worth it. I have been going to Edde for over 13 years. He is amazing. My hair is very thin but somehow his expert cutting makes it look thick. He is wonderful with color also. This salon is cozy, quiet and low key. read more

Sammi is the best hairstylist I've ever had! She is amazing with both the color and cut- for my blonde, very thick hair. Even after 3 years she still perfectly matches the color every time, and is honest about expectations and style/color recommendations. She always takes the time to make sure you are satisfied! Definitely worth the long appointment for perfect results! read more

Got a haircut from Emily and it was great. Simple and what I asked for. Hard to come by these days, but was pleasantly surprised :)

Sami is an amazing colorist, gives me the best hair cuts ever, and is super nice and honest. You are in good hands with her.