First time I've been to a salon in almost a decade. After many months of consideration I planned to get a really drastic haircut. Hannah was super nice and did an amazing job. Fr my self confidence is so high because my hair is so fancy. I was so afraid I'd regret cutting so much off, but she did such a good job. The place was clean and it smelled nice. And the lady at the desk was nice too. read more

I am a decades long client and have enjoyed every aspect, especially customer service. The stylist and staff are always Professional, Courteous and Snazzy! The owner (s) seem to always be within ear shot and I have enjoyed watching Bella Hair evolve forward and with Class* I highly recommend that you Relax here. read more

I had really high hopes for this place! I saw it while walking downtown and it seemed like a good salon- it's tough to find one that is just right. But my stylist was unprofessional. First off, she was late. Not a big deal for me given my flexible schedule that day, but it kind of set the tone. Then she spent most of the appointment talking to another stylist who sat down in the chair adjacent to mine. As a result, I felt she was very casual about my haircut and not really paying attention to what she was doing. I'm not 100% satisfied with my haircut (she cut the layers very short, which was contrary to the pictures I showed her) but luckily, hair grows. I'd skip this salon, or at least ask for a more seasoned or mature stylist. read more

Hannah is great, so i don't want my review to reflect on her abilities. What I'm complaining about is the receptionist who looked like she just got out of bed, didn't tell Hannah i was here and basically did nothing. Then one of the stylists with hair fried to a white blonde and smoking out front of the store, then talking so loud so everyone can hear her and then you hear her talk down to her clients. You come to relax, not walk through a cloud of smoke, wait while the receptionist drinks her coffee, and listen to another stylist talk so loud you cant hear your stylist. Tell her to smoke some place else so we don't have to walk through it. read more

I have had a few bad haircuts in my life. Never before have I had my hair ravaged to the point it is now where it looks like a lawn mower may have had a hand in what is the complete destruction of my hair. I specifically asked the receptionist if the person I was going to see was good with men's hair, the first failure of many. I have been visiting Fredericksburg for a brief period of time from New York City. Even with limited options I can completely and firmly say that Bella hair is worse than any super cuts I had the unfortunate fate to have experienced in my teen years. Thank you for ruining my hair. read more

My hair stylist was Carly! I showed her a picture of my hair inspiration from Pinterest and she brought me THE exact color I had been wanting! Perfect for fall time!! read more

Bella Hair - The inspiration vs. the after! - Hair Salons Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Horrible haircut! I've gone to Bella Hair a couple of times and had good cuts...until now. I wanted to try something new, came in with photos and discussed what I wanted. What I got was too short in front and the layers were pretty much non-existent especially for my curly hair. I returned the next day and a different girl tried to fix the layers which helped, but again, the layers are barely there and uneven to boot. Instead of having a hairstyle that was supposed to play to my curls, I now have a hairstyle that requires extra work and me doing everything in my power to keep from looking like I have a poof ball on my head. Short of taking off even more hair, there is nothing more I can do except hide my head in shame and wait for this mess to grow out. To say I will not be returning to Bella Hair is an understatement! read more

I have been using Carrie B. as my hairdresser for the past eight years. I have had long haircuts, short haircuts, color, and foils and I have never been disappointed with her work. I highly recommend her and Bella. read more

I went to this salon based on a friend's recommendation. She only has basic highlights and gets her hair done once or twice a year so I should've known better but I am fairly new to the area and was looking for a good and experienced stylist. First off let me just mention that I went to school for cosmetology at Pensacola State college and Paul Mitchell so I know more than your average customer. I went in with a balayage highlight to begin with that had grown out some. My highlights weren't super light but definitely prominent. I wanted my roots touched up and made darker to blend with the mid shaft of my hair and a rose gold balayage. Once done, it looked like she had done nothing. My family couldn't even see a difference when I got home. I called in to the salon asking to have it fixed and I went in for consultation. We agreed to a game plan and went back the next week to do it. This time it was way too over done and bright. She used bleach to lighten it up and then a colored conditioner that she had used previously to color it. It was as if they didn't have the colors to create this look. A color is typically created by a variety of others, taking into consideration the color that the hair already is. Color can be tricky and you need to know more about color than you think. I don't think she knew how to create this color either. My hair came out pink and she went back over it with more copper conditioner. Basically she was blending a copper and a pink. It still didn't look right after that but like I said she stuck to those 2 products so I am assuming that it's because they lack in color supplies. It was spotty and harsh. It looked more like a dipped technique that a sweeping technique. It wasn't done properly at all. I thought she knew what she was doing. I paid and tipped and left against my better judgement. I got home and combed through it. It was worse than I thought! Ugh... I found color bands and hard lines all through my hair. I called up to the salon again and asked to be refunded half of my money. I was out around $275 now, with tip! I was told that the owner is the only one that can authorize a refund and I would get a call back shortly. I still haven't heard anything and it's been 5 days. I am going to a master stylist today at the red door spa, to fix this mess! This place although super friendly, are in need of on going education. The cosmetology field is constantly changing and coming up with new styles. It's an absolute must for cosmetologist to continue their education in order to keep up with the times. I believe that's what the issue is here. This is a lack on the owners part because it's the owners responsibility to require her stylist to continue their education. It's very common and there are classes everywhere that stylist have available to them. I know personally. I've been to them! One more thing I need to mention, I brought my mom here with me the second time to get a simple one process color to cover grays. The stylist left color all over her face. She was very messy in her application and then over charged her. My mom paid $125 for a single color process by a average stylist! This is what a master would charge. They don't have the credentials to back up their prices and should consider this when charging people. I do not recommend going here for anything other than something very simple that is taught at your local high school cosmetology program. The stylist that I had experience with here are very average when it comes to technique at best. read more

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I had high hopes but my expectations were too high I suppose? I got no greeting from the Stylists or the reception upon walking in. Ok, maybe I'm a sneaky ninja and no one saw or heard me come in? I still wasn't sure who was booked to give me a cut, and upon telling the receptionist my appointment time (I arrived 10 minutes early for a 6:30 appointment) I still was unclear. Now is the time I tell you this would have been my first hair cut in over 3 years. My previous stylist moved away, so I went on a hair growth journey. Tonight would have been a big chop, and loads of fun for someone who is passionate about what they do. Now that's out of the way, I showed myself to the seating area. I was not offered a drink initially, but at 6:35 the receptionists stood up to tell me the stylist would be done in 10 minutes. She was the last one on the floor. Mind you, they close at 7:30. This is when she offered a drink. At this point my excited nerves turned to fearful nerves. I did not want to be rushed through as all the work I've put into my hair has been time consuming, I thought this was one of the best paces in town and I came for the full salon experience. For $50 plus tip I realized that it would not be worth it to stay and risk getting my hair cut by someone who regularly stopped to speak with their hands. It took a lot for me to not cry as I walked out. It was 6:45 and the previous client was still in the chair. I will recommend people avoid this place. I live and work downtown. Upon further research I noticed this place hasn't updated their website or Instagram in almost a year. Don't be a new client here. read more

I desperately needed my hair cut, so I picked a salon that had a good window display. Makes sense, right? I really liked my stylist (Sandy), the salon seemed clean and hip, and the price was reasonable (wash/cut/blow dry was $45). I will be back. read more

You do not get what you pay for. You can get just as generic a haircut at your local Hair Cuttery.

Not happy AT ALL with my "cut" as it looked the same, other than the highlights, as when I walked in. I had picked a picture in Pinterest and showed it to my stylist and the ONLY thing she focused on was the color. Focus on the DAMN cut!!! I took manicure sissors to my hair cause I hate it so much!!! Not one thing she did resembles the cut I wanted and in addition, I made a point to show how long I wanted my bangs but NOPE! She cut 2 inches shorter and straight across so I looked like the Dutch boy!!! read more

I've lived in Fredericksburg for over 25 years and I can tell you that finding a good, reliable sylist was VERY difficult. It took me forever to find Bella Hair and it was right under my nose on Caroline St in F'burg. Sandy is my favorite but my girls go there, as well, and have always come out with a beautiful haircut no matter who they've used. They have walk-in appointments, too, which makes it extra easy when you have a busy schedule. read more

Libby is wonderful! She has recently started doing my hair and she really puts in the extra effort to make sure that my hair turns out the way I want it to! You can trust her if you need a new stylist. She will make sure you are pleased with her work. read more

I came into the salon knowing exactly what I wanted. When I came in I had light yellowish blonde hair and I communication that I wanted a platinum icy blonde which was definitely achievable. I gave the stylist pictures of what color I want and told her. She expressed there may still be some warm peices throughout because of previous color which was fine. When my hair was done and dried it was not platinum or icy it was basically the same shade of blonde as when I had arrived. I called the next day explaining that I had paid for something and did not receive what I had asked for. The stylist was put in the phone and I was met with push back that what I wanted could not be achieved and she didn't know what to tell me. I'm disappointed in both the customer service and color services I received at Bella Hair. This was my first experience there and I definitely will not be back! read more

Bella Hair is a great place!! They got me an appointment right away. The staff is very nice and helpful. Ask for Carliegh she does an amazing job! A little pricy but worth it if you want a great hair cut/style/dye. read more

I've been getting my hair done by Sherri at Bella for years. She always does a great job & I get compliments on the color often. They also have great customer service & always work really hard to accommodate my schedule, even though I usually wait until the last minute to make an appointment. read more

Rae does my hair at Bella and she is an amazing, talented and insightful artist. I'm very particular about my cuts and color and Rae is the consummate stylist. read more

Arrived 5 minutes early for a consultation and had to walk out 35 minutes later because no one saw me .... a half hour late for a consultation is a little insulting. read more

Wanted to thank all the stylists who did my hair and 5 other members from my family. We were in Fredericksburg for my son's wedding and since we are from out of town - a little nervous. We were so HAPPY with our hair styles . The stylists were amazing and the salon is very neat and clean. Would definitely recommend to all! THANK YOU ALL! I received so many compliments on my hair and it looked great in all the photos ! read more

I left this salon years ago and decided to try it again. My stylist was Libby and she was very sweet and friendly. I showed her a picture of the hairstyle I wanted my cut based on. I specifically asked her NOT to cut blunt lines in my hair. Because my hair is dense and naturally curly, it looks like a "shelf"(it puffs straight out... picture Rosanne Rosannadanna) when it has unblended cut lines in it. I asked to leave as much length in the back as possible (anyone growing out a pixie knows that struggle) I asked for a polished look that I do not have to keep messing with. Unfortunately for me, she wasn't interested in my picture, and must have been thinking of other things during our brief conversation. The back is now dangerously close to being above my actual hairline. The sides are cut bluntly at my chin, which anyone with a little sagging going on knows how unflattering that truly is. Add the shelf factor, and you get the idea. The saving grace is she left it long enough I can pin it back and in a month I should be able to get is semi-corrected. All and all, the place was clean and the girls were friendly, but that's about the end of the good stuff at this salon, for me anyway. read more

I had my bridal appointment recently with Bella Hair and it was great. My stylist was Libby and she was great. I loved my hair and makeup. My sister and mom had a different stylist and their hair also looked great. I highly recommend this salon. read more

Haircuts here for me were hit or miss over a years time with 3 different stylists. Please don't consider getting a perm here. It was pure torture! The rolling was bad enough with the pulling, but the rinsing was terrible. The stylist insisted rinsing with the rollers in my hair and it hurt my head to lean it on the sink plus she was squirting water in my ears. Besides giving birth, it ranks as the most torturous day of my life! One of my ears would get hot and felt like it was swelling for 30 seconds at a time various times a day for 2 1/2 months afterwards. read more

I took my daughter today for a haircut at Bella Hair. The prices listed for a child's haircut were listed on their website as $12- $22. Dawn did a GREAT job cutting my 12 year old's hair but the cashier/receptionist charged me $40. When I questioned the price, she told me that the prices on the website were wrong. She didn't apologize for the confusion at all. I would never have brought my 12 year there if I'd known ahead of time. It's unfortunate that woman was working today because I'd have gone back to see Dawn again. I've never been treated SO RUDELY by someone in my life! She even accused me of throwing things at her and "snapping" my credit card on the counter! Snapping my card?? REALLY? read more

I used Bella for years in the past and was always pleased. I recently returned for a few visits that quickly revealed they are not what they once were. I had a 1pm appointment for a trim and foil. I arrived a few minutes early, checked in, and sat down to wait. I could see that my stylist, Libby, still had someone in her chair. At around 1:15, I saw the client get up. My relief quickly turned to shock and indignation. At 15 minutes beyond my scheduled time, my stylist seated someone else in her chair and began to work with her. Highly aggravated at this point, I went to the receptionist to inquire. After checking, she informed me a wedding party "got out of hand" and Libby would be just another 10-15 minutes. It was never a request. Never a question of, "would you mind if...?" Just that I would need to continue to wait for my appointment. Needless to say, I left. Maybe at some walk-in business, I would expect this but I select AND PAY FOR a certain level of service. Bella apparently is not on that level anymore. read more

I was scheduled with Carly at Bella. Very nice girl, but not a good experience. I usually get my hair done up North, but was on a time crunch since I was heading out of town. After reading yelp reviews I felt comfortable choosing Bella. I told Carly that I needed a haircut, roots touched up, and was concerned that my hair was dry. After all said and done my haircut was so uneven & blah, roots still gray through out, and brassy. As she was blow drying my hair she mentioned that she should of added a product to the dye to help condition my hair. One thing that I always look forward to after spending a fortune is getting my hair styled with the round brush...It was so bad that I had to rush home and style my hair before heading out of town. I voiced my concern to the owner. In his defense he did offer for me to go back to get it fixed. I honestly felt that he should have refunded me knowing that I wasn't comfortable going back to his salon. I sent the owner a receipt a week later after getting it fixed at Frizzles requesting a refund. He never responded back or refunded me. read more