Had my hair cut here a few weeks ago by Julie and she is their best kept secret. I was recommended…read moreto her by some friends and it was so nice to have someone with my hair type do my hair. She gave me my style but for my hair type and it looks so much better than what I've had done in the past. Definitely coming here again :)

Absolutely love Kelle. I have been going to her now for 5 years. She is an incredibly talented…read morehairstylist who truly knows her craft. The layers she gave me are so beautiful and full of movement, and the balayage and highlights are stunning and perfectly blended. Kelle is warm, friendly, and professional, and she always takes the time to listen to exactly what I want. If you're looking for someone who can give you gorgeous color and a fresh, flattering cut, I highly recommend Kelle! Just make sure and book ahead as she's usually booked 4 weeks out. Kelle gets 5 stars all the way!

I did not want to leave this review, but after paying $700 and leaving with severely damaged hair,…read moreI feel obligated to warn others about my experience. I went to this salon because a stylist I had been seeing for over a year moved here. She had been maintaining my cherry cola color for about a year, and when she moved to The Boulevard, I told her I wanted to start the process of going back to my natural level 6 brown. I understood that removing red is a process and specifically told her I was completely fine doing it over multiple appointments. I also asked if we could keep the first appointment within a certain timeframe because I had dinner plans, and she agreed. My appointment was scheduled for noon. When I arrived, I sat alone for 30 minutes without being greeted, consulted, or acknowledged by anyone before my stylist finally came over. The appointment ultimately lasted 7 hours, and I had bleach on my hair for approximately 3 hours. When I left, my hair was severely damaged. In fact, my stylist knew it didn't look right because as I was leaving, she told me to "wear a ponytail to dinner." That is not something you say to a client who just spent hundreds of dollars and received a successful service. I have since shown photos from that appointment to other licensed cosmetologists, and multiple have told me the damage was evident as soon as the foils came out. I have always taken excellent care of my hair, use professional products, and have never experienced damage like this. My hair is now rough, difficult to manage, and completely different from how it felt before. I can't run my fingers through it, my natural texture is gone, and it is genuinely unrecognizable to me. I was so upset that I spent the entire weekend crying and had to miss work on Monday. When I called the salon Monday morning, I was told the owner would contact me. I never received a call. When I called back two hours later, the owner suddenly answered. She offered a free treatment if I came in immediately, but the first thing she said to me in person was, "It's not that bad." After spending two days devastated over the condition of my hair, that was incredibly dismissive and upsetting to hear. The owner then told me that the original stylist would perform my next treatment and that I could pay for a new color service. I explained that after what happened, I believed I deserved both a refund and a corrective color service. The stylist refused a refund, and offered the color service for free. I agreed to this, and then stylist put red back on my hair, leaving me looking almost exactly as I did before I started this process, except now my hair is badly damaged and I am out $700. I came to this salon because I trusted my stylist and trusted the salon to guide me through this process responsibly. Instead, I have walked out feeling worse every single time. The most disappointing part is that the owner never apologized, never took accountability, and never made a meaningful attempt to make this right. I wish I had never come here. I am now left paying for the damage done to my hair, and multiple people who have seen the condition of it have told me I should pursue legal action because of how severe the damage is.

I asked for layers and curtain bangs. My hair is ruined. My shortest layer is to my nose. My…read morecurtain bangs are thick and uneven. Im disappointed

My fabulous hair stylist (Cate) moved her clientele over here to Jonathan's shortly after hair…read moresalons re-opened at the beginning of this damn pandemic. I am so glad that she did. I love the smaller salon feeling that Jonathan's has, while still offering all the amenities of a larger salon. When the hair salons reopened, the salon Cate was originally working, really wasn't following the recommendations of the CDC and St Louis County guidelines. She wanted a safe place to work and a safe place for her clients to return too. So, she found Jonathan's. Let me repeat, I am so glad that she did. First off, I love how she cuts my hair. I prefer scissor cuts to a clipper with a snap comb attached, which so many use for a mans hair-cut. She takes the time to totally scissor my hair and only uses a clipper to trim up my neckline. We've had a professional relationship/friendship going on 15 years. Now, why I am so glad she moved. Jonathan's is really protective of their staff and clients. When you arrive, outside they have a table where you are required to spray the bottoms of your shoes with a sanitizer. Once you enter, if you don't have your own personal mask, they'll provide you one. They also, provide gloves for the clients to wear while in the salon. In addition to these protective measures, they sanitize the chairs and workstations in between each client. I feel totally safe! A bonus of coming here, is the other staff members. I just adore, Queen. She makes me smile every time I visit. Will I return? - Every 6 weeks, like clock work. When: Most recently, September 23, 2020 Why: Hair-Cut

Since my last review, I've been consistently seeing Kate for my haircuts, color, and brow waxing. I…read morelive in New York, but I don't let that stop me from continuing to see Kate exclusively. Every time I'm home, I make sure to get an appointment. She knows exactly the shape and color I'm looking for, and you couldn't ask for a sweeter stylist. I also just reminded myself to book an appointment for when I'm back in September! For evidence, check out my profile picture, which was taken immediately after an appointment with Kate!

I read all the reviews so I made an appointment with Chelsea the owner. We discussed my hair and…read moreshe did a beautiful job cutting it. I will go back. Sondra

The five star reviews ARE TRUE!…read more First, the ambiance was so relaxing. Im talking essential oil diffuser, low chandelier lights, candles for sale, fun couches, with a maximalist-esque decor vibe, and even a little library! Second, I came in to get a bad color fixed from another salon and believe me when I say that she went above and beyond. I didn't expect much since it was in pretty bad shape coming in, but she blended it so well and did exactly what I wanted. Going back to the relaxing environment, at the shampoo bowl, I nodded off THREE times because I was so relaxed. THREE TIMES! That's never happened with uncomfortable shampoo bowls being at odd angles, but the bowl was what all shampoo bowls everywhere need to be! It's by appointment only so you'll want to book in advance if you want to get in. After I booked, I went to look for another time and she was already booked a month out. (Not surprising!!) Great conversationalist, wonderful treatment, took her time on me, and just.. what a lovely experience. I would say this place is definitely a Maplewood gem.

I really wanted to love my experience here because the salon itself is absolutely beautiful, and…read moreevery staff member I interacted with was warm, friendly, and welcoming. Unfortunately, the actual service I received was not what I paid for. I booked and paid $90 specifically for a curly haircut, which is a reasonable price in this area for a true curly specialist service. However, what I received felt more like a standard haircut rather than a curly cut. Before the appointment started, I thoroughly explained what I was hoping to achieve: more curl definition lasting beyond wash day, guidance on styling techniques, and a haircut tailored specifically for curly hair. Despite this, my hair was cut wet rather than dry, and there was no curl-by-curl shaping or specialized curly cutting technique used at all. As the appointment continued, several things made me question the stylist's experience level with curly hair. My stylist, Anna, seemed unprepared for the appointment. While styling, my hair was already drying and becoming frizzy in the front before products were even fully applied, and I had to point out that it needed to be re-wet. She also did not have her own diffuser and had to borrow one from coworkers. I had specifically mentioned that curl creams tend to weigh my hair down, but one was still used during styling. The diffusing process itself was also very uncomfortable, as I was instructed to hang the lower half of my body off the chair so my neck rested against the back of it. By the time my hair was almost fully dry, it honestly looked very similar to how it did when I walked in -- like I had showered, slept on wet hair, and done nothing else to style it. That was extremely disappointing after paying for a professional curly hair service. Anna could tell I was unhappy, and to her credit, she was kind and tried to fix things by washing the product out and attempting a blowout instead. Unfortunately, I still left with poorly styled hair. The face-framing pieces were going in different directions, and the overall result did not look professionally styled. I do want to emphasize that Anna herself was very sweet and pleasant throughout the appointment. However, when charging $90 for a curly haircut, a certain level of expertise and preparation is expected, and I do not feel that level of skill or knowledge was there. When booking, I specifically told the salon owner I was looking for an experienced curly hair specialist. I was told Anna was newer to the salon but had experience with curly hair and many happy clients. I truly hope this experience was just a one-off, but based on the multiple issues throughout the appointment, it did not feel like someone with advanced curly hair knowledge or technique. The owner did initially reach out afterward to try to rectify the situation, which I appreciated. However, after I responded, I unfortunately never heard back again. I had been very excited to come here because I've heard so many wonderful things about the salon, which makes this experience even more disappointing. I truly hope they take this feedback seriously because the salon itself has a great atmosphere and very kind staff.

Great location. Hallie did a wonderful job on my haircut listening to exactly what I wanted.read more

Kate is efficient and knows exactly how to cut my hair in the way that's most flattering. I also…read morefelt comfortable enough for her to choose the right color for my hair, as I slowly transition to going gray.

I really cannot say enough good things about Kate. She's centrally located, offers lots of options…read morefor appointment times and is very reasonably priced. She is happy to suggest products if you aren't sure what to use. She is the only person I've trusted my hair to for more than ten years now. I am a blond by birth and a redhead by choice. She actually understands the chemistry of color and how to take the color you have and make it the color you want. I can tell you from my experience with my last hair stylist that not everyone has this knowledge! She makes an effort to get continuing education to stay on top of new trends and techniques. I get my color done every 5-6 weeks but I am routinely able to stretch her cuts 3 months or more and I have hair that grows quickly. That's just a reflection of her skills!

My review for this salon comes from a slightly different perspective…read more I am an educator that has been here to teach continuing education for these stylists a few different times, and I must say, each time i leave even more impressed. These stylists take their education and craft seriously and it shows through their work. The atmosphere is perfected, from the clean white minimalist decor, to the great coffee and music. If you are looking for amazing customer service, professionalism, and stylists that know what they're doing, this is the salon for you.

I've been coming here for about 15 years and this is one of the most satisfying salons ever been…read moreto. Professional, attentive, and personal. You can talk as much or as little as you'd like. And for the service you get, the prices cannot be beat. Amazing ambiance with chill music, lots of light, and an attention to detail that most other places I've been to just simply don't do. Highly recommended

Great friendly staff, very professional and welcoming. I've been coming here on and off for many…read moreyears. Everyone is very caring to your personal needs, I always look and feel so relaxed when I leave.

Terrible quality I…read moreonly came here because I had a gift card. Reservation for Gel pedi and medi....quality of nail care poor! Did not cut my cuticle- ran the cuticle trimmer across my nail bed but NEVER my cuticle. I felt like I was in the Coming to America movie where Eddie Murphy doesn't actually cut the customers hair. My nail tech said she had been at this salon for 10 years, huh?!? So weird. The gel polish literally peeled off once I got my home because she painted my nail and skin. Robbing people. I pray they use this feedback as a gift to create a positive change .

Beautiful atmosphere and great location, but I wasn't a fan of my stylist whatsoever. She wasn't…read morepersonable and I'm not super pleased with my end results. I'm giving 3 stars because I'm sure there's better employees at this location, but mine was not worth a return visit despite multiple 5 star reviews.

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This was my first visit to Lisa who listened to my concerns and offered a lot of good information…read moreand then a great haircut. The salon itself is comfortable and welcoming. Will be happy to return!

Charles did my hair. I had more than 3 inches of regrowth and my hair was extremely brassy. He's a…read moreliteral hair magician. He somehow revived my hair and made it look 20 years younger. Perfectly blended and the perfect color . He brought back my natural color, only classier and richer and the shine with his expertise. I cannot wait to see him again. He was the most lovely person and a true expert in what he does. I highly recommend Charles at Strands!