A cute little salon with 4 chairs tucked in a little building in Montrose. There's plenty of parking with a limit of both 3 and 9 hours. April always does an amazing job with my hair - from just a trim to balayage to full color. Lately I'm too lazy to keep up with color so I get a trim, which comes with shampoo, cut, and blow dry. She can get booked up so make sure you contact her sooner than later. Pricing is very reasonable as well and she pays attention to stay and takes great care of my hair. Thank you!! read more

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Jessica was SO attentive to what was bugging me abo it my hair and exactly what I wanted. I messaged her the night before and she easily made space and time to take care of me. I butchered my hair with 3 bad hair dye jobs + highlights that turned it to brassy orange and made me lose the highlights. She spent her time fixing every single issue and gave my hair SO much depth and dimension. I went from brassy orange to chocolate mocha brown with stunning golden highlights. I have found my forever hair stylist & I'm never looking back! I drove up here from Long Beach and am so happy I did. Will add a selfie asap. read more

I had an excellent experience! Abbie fixed my hair after a bad DIY job at home. Thanks Abbie for giving this lady such a great hair color and cut. I'm beyond happy, Abbie thanks for being wonderful at what you do. The Salon is beautiful in the lovely City of Montrose. read more

April Ray Salon - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Montrose, California

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Platinum babe ! Live your life on the edge and get some highlights or balayage the heck out of your hair. !!! LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE ! This salon is such a cute place and very comfortable ! The ladies that work here are amazing beautiful chicas !!! read more

April Ray Salon - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Montrose, California

I recently got my hair done by Emilie. She did an amazing job and was able to get my hair to an awesome color that I fell in love with! I have a lot of hair and it's really thick so it can be difficult to do certain styles like ombré and balayage (which is what Emilie accomplished). Of course it took a while since I have a lot of hair but Emilie is a trooper and powered through! I am in love with my hair and get compliments on it all the time. Aside from Emilie being amazing, the salon is adorable as well! They use great products and it's super clean. I would recommend this salon to anyone! Thanks again Emilie!!!! read more

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I've been going to April Ray for about 10 years now. The salon use to be Tomas Hair salon until she bought it a few years ago. She's young, hip, and energetic...which shows through her cuts and styles. She even saved me when I decided to butcher my bangs. She fixed the massacre I made. Thank you April Ray!!! There were many times when I couldn't decide what I wanted for my hair, so I left it up to her. She has never disappointed me. The salon is clean and the decor is funky. It's a bit hidden though. The salon is located on the East side in the parking lot of Black Cow Cafe and Star Cafe. You'll see a courtyard with a fountain and several other small businesses. There are 3 other hair stylists that work there, but I have never had anyone else touch my hair except April Ray..And no one else ever will. Try her out! You won't be disappointed. read more

April Ray Salon - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Montrose, California

people stop me to ask where I get my hair done. this never happened to me before I found april ray several years ago through a friend's rec. i've had to go to other stylists since then, due to relocation and other reasons, but now i'm back and couldn't be happier! april is amazing at what she does, whether it's cut, color, or style (check out the pic i just uploaded of my awesome blowout). as i've found out the hard way, it's difficult to find someone who is truly talented at all aspects of hair, but april is that rare gem. plus she's so sweet and easy to talk to, and her prices are reasonable. if you're looking for a new stylist or just want to change things up, give april a try and let her know i sent you! parking is free for three hours in the lot adjacent to the salon. the salon itself is in a charming little courtyard. read more

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Have waited a couple of weeks to write a review, just to make sure this is the right cut for me. Abbie did a great job, layering and taking off a lot of length. It has made the day better. I love the choppy layers, which is what I wanted and she worked some kind of magic with the fringe area. I look forward to going back and maybe getting some color. April Ray's Salon is a great place - easy to park and very cute Salon. I was filled with anxiety going in (had been a few years since getting a proper haircut), but Abbie was welcoming and confident. She listened and gave me a really cute cut. An excellent experience from start to finish. Thank you, Abbie! read more

I thought i wrote a review but i guess not! I have come here teice and i really like maia! She understands how i want my hair cut and she does a good job:) I love how i can just text her some questions about future hair dyeing options and just askin her when i can come in! She literally saved my poor hair's life after a traumatizing hair cut by this horrrrrible lady who claimed to do a good job at cutting hair:/ I plan on going to maia in a few weeks to get my first hair coloring experience from her! :) read more

Love this spot ! Came in for a simple haircut and left super satisfied. Abbie was honestly SOOO helpful and so sweet, she made me feel comfortable and made the overall experience very enjoyable and fun! She cut my hair exactly the way I wanted while still leaving my length, which I really appreciated. This spot definitely felt like home and I will forsure be coming back to see my girl abbie read more

I've been getting my hair done by Renata for several years. Even though I live in Burbank, both my son and I will make the drive to Montrose because Renata is worth it. We have plenty of salons to choose from within our own neighborhood, however, driving 15-20 minutes is okay with us. Renata has become a dear friend and always does a wonderful job. She is warm and friendly and a true professional. She has also created her own product line which is amazing. read more

In search for the perfect hairstylist to correct my color & cut I found Emilie "extraordinaire!" I cannot sing her enough praises! I love my hair! I met Emilie for a consult where she started to brainstorm how to best approach my color/cut, to get close to how i really wanted my hair to look. When I came back for my appt she walked me through the color process by explaining each step! Emilie is professional, kind & funny. A true gem! Thanks Emilie!!! read more

April Ray Salon - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Montrose, California

My regular stylist left the area so I came here after reading some positive Yelp reviews. It was a little bit of a rocky start, several workers said hi, then turned away. I waited a few minutes until I interrupted one of the stylists to let her know I had an appointment- there is no formal reception area and they assumed I was waiting for someone?? April did a nice job cutting my wavy/curly/frizzy hair. Anyway shampoo, great cut and blow dry for $60. read more

I've been getting my haircut from April Ray for over 10 years and wanted to share my appreciation of her talents and professionalism. I still remember when I first met April Ray through a networking group. It was very timely because I was desperately looking for a hair stylist that could cut and manage my crazy and stubborn Asian hair. Whenever it grows, it goes every which way without any form or control (much like Chia Pet, wow I'm dating myself). But with April Ray's precision and stylish cuts, even when it grows out, it retain its nice form and shape without growing crazy. I've referred her two other people who also so happy and impressed with her talents. I definitely recommend anyone who's not happy with their hair stylist to try April Ray... you will NOT be disappointed! read more

April Ray's new stylist, Emilie, used to do my hair at another salon, but when she told me she was moving to April Ray, I moved with her! She always does such a great job with my hair that there was no way I was going to anyone else. Emilie is always friendly and helpful when working with me on cut and color - she's seen me through short hair, long hair, light red, dark red, etc. April Ray has gained a new stylist in Emilie and a new client in me! I loved the atmosphere when I went to April Ray - everyone was friendly and fun. I will definitely be back! read more

April Ray Salon - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Montrose, California

So I cheated on my Hair Lady...! In an effort to stop driving from Glendale to Rowland Heights I broke down and gave AR a try. I can be picky about my hair, IE., why I kept up the long drive. Ended very happy! April takes her time, works to your personality and style. This is not always such an easy thing to find a salon. I've tried others here in LA and get the robot treatment. Personality Matters!!! Look forward to future visits!! read more

Lauren is fantastic! I just moved and needed a new salon, so i yelped around and saw the great reviews for this place. I did some research and got in touch with Lauren, who seemed to be the best match for my hair. Three cuts, a style, and a dye job later, I couldn't be happier! Not only is Lauren sweet and friendly, but she has a great eye, and knew exactly how to work the cut I wanted. I have short hair, and I usually find that even when someone cuts it really well the first time, they can never get it back to perfection in future cuts. Not Lauren -- she has done a great job all three times she's cut it, and I can literally say 'Do whatever you want,' and know it will be awesome. She was also there for me when I needed some crazy styling for an 80's night, and she put in some fabulous highlights that still look great. And, even better, her prices are very reasonable! I have never been both happy with a stylist AND happy to pay their prices... it's perfect! As for the salon itself, the ambiance is really great. It's colorful & eclectic, everyone there is sweet and friendly, and the music is always fun! Parking is never an issue, and location is perfect for grabbing a Montrose coffee or sushi or froyo after your cut. read more

Found this gem on Yelp and I'm happy to say I'll be back in the future! April Ray responded very quickly and I was able to squeeze in an appointment with relatively short notice. Great parking options too. My actual appointment was with April and she did a fabulous job. I just have her a few requests and let her play with the rest. Quite happy with the style, the tips, and the overall experience. read more

Hate to leave this negative review, but here it goes: Renata - great with coloring hair (very good at matching, non-damaging, and left hair healthy condition), but hair cutting skills are marginal at best. The first time, the cut was sloppy and hurried, resulting in a real matronly look. But I went back to give her a second chance. The cut was much better but still an average cut in terms of skills. Also, not too happy with getting my shirt wet around the back collar each time during the hair wash process. Renata gets 2 stars for overall skill set. Rachel - excellent with cutting and coloring skills and was personable. But when I left a message for a second appointment a month later, the call was not returned until 5 days later but was done by one of her staff (the staff had just been notified to contact me.) Rachel later told me that she was busy with no apology - didn't seem to bother her that she was so untimely. Also, when I returned to the salon for my first two visits to Renata, Rachel was unfriendly. As a shop owner, not a good thing, Rachel. Down-rated Rachel's 5 star technical skills to 2 for her un-professionalism. I thought long and hard before and after giving this salon enough of a chance, felt that it's fair to give an impartial and honest feedback and that I owed it to the yelp community to share my experiences, though it may not be consistent with the multitude of 5-star ratings others have left. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Maia!!! I drive from West Covina to have Maia cut my hair. She works on Sunday which is very convenient for me. My sister, neice, daughter and I all go to Maia. read more

Me and my daughter just got our hair done here by Tina G. and she was amazing. I like that you can email, text or call the stylist directly to work out an appointment time. After looking at the website descriptions of each stylist - I chose Tina because she cut kids hair and also specializes in colors and curly hair. Tina was great with my daughter and was so patient with me as I described what I hoped to have done. She completely understood and worked with me giving me details about what she planned. I got a great color (high/low lights) and a really cute haircut. Lastly, I was so excited when I set the appointment that I never asked for her prices and was a bit worried but the cut and color were very reasonably priced. My daughter's cut was just 18.00 which I was so pleased with as well. I will definitely go back. read more

I love this place. As a very curly haired gal I have had a lifetime of bad haircuts and disasters. I was living in Pasadena and traveling all the way to Beverly Hills for a cut! It was a good cut but not really worth the drive. I was recommended to April Ray Salon by a friend and after talking with the owner about my fears of bad cuts and looking like a poodle she calmed me and I tried her out. I am so happy with what she can do for my curly hair. The cut was just right, the color was gentle and style after was just what I needed and not overdone like a lot of stylists do. I usually walk out of a salon, go straight home and wash my hair and re-style. But after coming out of April Ray Salon I wanted to go out and show off my hair. I recommend her salon for all hair types, especially curly and am looking forward to my next appointment! read more

New to the area, I chose to go to this salon because it was close to my work and I liked the photos.. the salon had a unique feel to it so I decided to give it a shot... April was amazing and I am so thankful I chose to come here! April did exactly what I asked and I felt comfortable asking her questions and that she would give me honest answers. Great experience. The next time I came I saw Maia. She was awesome! I wanted to go darker after having platinum blonde hair and she really worked with me and interpreted my rambles. Anyone who has done my hair knows I talk alot and mostly give conflicting descriptions of what I want and I have to commend her on deciphering it all. I highly recommend this salon and both April and Maia... I sure the other stylists are amazing too! All very sweet and both amazing experiences... They coffee is pretty awesome too! read more

Both my son (4) and I had a great haircut. Tina is awesome. read more

April Ray Salon - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Montrose, California

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I came across this salon on yelp while searching for a new stylist. I checked out their website and Tina seemed to be the best fit for me based on her specialties. My long hair was in dire need of a cut and Tina did such a wonderful job saving it! I just had her cut my hair again yesterday and I am just as pleased as I was after my first appointment. So glad I found a new stylist! read more

April Ray Salon - Tina worked her magic and brought life back to my hair! Thanks :) - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Montrose, California

Last year I did a Yelp search to find a new hairdresser near me. I came across the great reviews for April Ray Salon and explored their website. After looking at the "Meet Our Stylists" page, I decided to try Tina because her specialties fell within the parameters of what my hair requires. I contacted her and was easily able to make an appointment. The salon is a very nice, welcoming space and Tina was so friendly. We chatted through the whole appointment and I loved my cut. My hair has a mind of its own and I am not the best at styling it, but after getting my hair cut by Tina, it has become much easier for me to style. I have gone to her a few other times in the past year since I found her and I am never disappointed. One time we did color and it also turned out great. Whenever I go for an appointment I feel like I am going to see a friend. The other stylists and the salon owner, April Ray, are also very nice and in general, the atmosphere in the salon is quite pleasant. I would highly recommend giving April Ray Salon, and especially Tina, a try. read more

The minute I walked in and talked to Tina I was already at ease. She actually listened to me and did exactly what I wanted. I got a haircut, color, high lights and a blowout all at a very reasonable price. My husband went in for a haircut a few days later and was pleased as well. 5 stars all the way! read more

April Ray Salon - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Montrose, California

I love, love, LOVE this salon!!! I have been coming here for the last 2 years. I have to say the Renata is the best stylist I have ever been to. I have fine hair and have a really hard time styling it. Renata has given me quite a few completely new looks that I never thought I could try. They all looked amazing and were very easy for me to style myself or just wash and go. Normally guys love long hair, but I guess that's not completely true. After cutting 6 inches off my hair 1 1/2 years ago I started getting to most amazing complements. One guy even told me that he normally hates short hair, but my hairstyle was so amazing he has completely changed his outlook on short hairstyles on women. I also would like to add that I have never, ever had a scheduling issue. Renata has always made it easy for me to see her even if she had to come in on one of her days off. read more

I was looking to get my hair colored by someone experienced for a good price and a friend of mine recommended Abbie. I appreciated how she consulted with me about what I wanted since I wasn't 100% sure. She took my thoughts and created a vision and I am so glad I put my trust in her. A few days later and I am still so in LOVE with my new hair! Thank you so much Abbie, I will definitely be coming back! read more

April Ray Salon is hands-down the best hair salon in Montrose (and there's over 60 of them you know!) Its always a pleasure to relax in the funky & fun environment, and the flavored coffee is de-lish! I was seeing Amy until she relocated to the East Coast, (she was amazing!) but I was super lucky and so very grateful to have April adopt me as a client. Its hard to find that perfect stylist - I've been through many over the years, trying to find that ideal blend of talent, expertise, passion, humor and friendliness. April met and surpassed all my needs. My hair has always been unruly. When I met April it was long and out of condition. I decided it was time to change things up. I went through several months of trying to find the ideal look - red highlights, red chunks, (then removing the red, oh boy!), blonde highlights, black streaks, (removing the black, phew!) and eventually ending up as a sunkist brunette with a sassy asymmetrical cut. With a smile and a handful of miracles, April has created (again and again without fail) a style & color that suits my personality and elicits positive remarks wherever I go. I trust her implicitly with my hair. Period. Oh and the cherry on the cake - she uses Chi hair products, without Amonia, which after so much coloring, hasnt left me feeling drowned in chemicals. My hair still looks in great condition, and actually feels in better condition than ever! I refer everyone I know to April & her wonderful assistant Maia. You guys rock! read more

I love this salon!! I get my hair done by Maia and it always comes out looking amazing! Her attention to detail and her fun vibe make it a blast coming into the salon every time! Everyone is very sweet, super friendly, and the salons decorations and atmosphere make it that much better! Can't wait to go back for my next cut and color! read more

I love this place. People stop me and ask me where I get my hair done, and I am happy to tell them Renata does it. She has been doing my hair for years, and I won't go anywhere else. I have fine hair, with lots of grey. Renata gives me color and beautiful blond highlights, with a cut that makes my hair look thick and lively. Everyone loves it, but especially me. I could not do better in Beverly Hills, and this is so much easier. read more

It took me almost a year to go back to the hair salon after my last cut/color. Trauma! As the need for cut and color got ever more critical, I spent hours reading reviews on Yelp! and finally gathered my courage and made an appointment with Renata at April Ray Salon in Montrose. I took this wild leap because two other clients specifically commented on Yelp! about her skills with fine hair. I have fine hair, as in "thin" and "wispy" -- not as in "lookin' fine!". I'm not persuaded by all the "wonderful "fabulous" "bla, bla" reviews on this site -- I need specifics. And I really need a trustworthy and skilled stylist who listens, understands, and can make my fine drab hair look like more. Renata was wonderful, fabulous. Best haircut I have ever had and the color is beyond my highest secret hopes -- varigated, just like it was my very own! I can't remember if I have ever before left a hair salon happy, but last Thursday was the day! Thanks to Renata, I can go back to regular styling without having to recover emotionally from each experience. Best of all, Renata has been at the April Ray Salon for a number of years -- all good for the long-term relationship that I have in mind! Renata is a skilled color and cut artist. read more

Tina is the best. Always striving to give you what you want and make you feel beautiful!

Tina is amazing!!! I went to her on monday as I was so ready for a drastic change since i hadn't done anything to it in over a year... Tina gave me exactly the kind of change I was looking for. Kept my hair long, but changed my dark brown natural color, to this beautiful shade of vibrant but natural looking red with both highlights and low lights! I have been recommending Tina to everyone I know, so I thought I'd let you all know too. :) Plus it is such a friendly place to be in, and Tina make sure you are completely comfortable and happy. read more

Got a haircut and color by Maya 3 weeks ago and I love it. She was really detailed with coloring and listened to what I wanted. I hadn't cut my hair in a long time and I'm in love with my haircut. Will definitely see her again. read more

First off, the salon is very special. It is in a perfect location, very well decorated and warm. I went to see Lauren yesterday for my first hair cut there - she has a great, fun personality. To make a long story short, she is the first stylist who has been able to cut my hair short without it going straight. I have really wavy hair, naturally, and I usually go from wavy to straight (for 2 weeks or so) when others have cut my hair. I don't mind that, per se, but now having seen what a careful, thoughtful stylist can do to trim my hair while maintaining its normal look, I am kind of stoked. Her price is very reasonable. There is very ample, free, 3 hour parking adjacent to the salon. And, Lauren was able to meet me on Sunday which really fit my busy schedule. Thanks Lauren and thanks April. read more

Was looking for a hair stylist close to my house. So lucky to find April. I have a short hair style that needed some pizazz and I went to the right place. I got exactly what I was looking for. April was very professional and friendly, as was everyone in her salon. Very cute place. I showed her a few pics of what I wanted and she made it happen. The hair cut exceeded my expectations. I will definitely come back for a cut and color. Thank you April!! read more

I've gone to several hair stylists since I've colored my hair 5 years ago and this is by far the best results I have gotten. Emilie is fantastic! She did not make any promises she couldn't keep and the results were beautiful. She gave me her suggestions of what she thought would look good and she was absolutely right. She used techniques to blend my hair that I have not seen anyone use before and she adjusted to the way my hair reacted throughout the entire process. She is down to earth and very honest with you about your hair which I believe is a great quality to have as a hairstylist. I 100% recommend her to anyone who is looking to lighten their hair (highlights, bleaches, etc). She also gave me a trim and my hair looks much healthier. On top of all of that she is very fair with her prices- she is talented at what she does. Thank you for everything Emilie I am very satisfied with the results and will definitely be coming back as a regular. read more

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What can I say... if you want your color done right the first time you have to go see Emilie. She knows her stuff! She has saved my head of hair from one too many box color disasters... She is like a wizard when it comes to color and color correction. You walk in a disaster and you walk out strutting like a runway model. I will never ever go anywhere else to get my hair done, because she paid me to say that... no really, she makes miracles happen every single day with her mad skills and that is why I will never stray from her sweet perfection! read more