I have been searching for a great hair salon in the Valley for years and think I've finally found…read morethe most welcoming and calming one near the Coronado/Melrose area. I booked a trim for my thick, long hair a few days prior and was able to choose from a variety of pricing options based on the level of experience of their stylists. Booking online was a breeze, and I got multiple helpful reminders. Swoon Slaong was easy to spoon as it is a colorful building with plenty of parking. Once I walked in, I was kindly greeted by their receptionist and got a glimpse of the boho decor and gorgeous salon in its entirety. My stylist, Brittney, was prompt and quick to gauge what I was looking for with my cut and jumped into work. The care and attention detail she provided during my wash, cut, and curl was so comforting, and I love interacting with the other staff members there. Pricing was fair, and the atmosphere and aesthetic of this place was everything. I would definitely recommend this place to other folks.

I came to Swoon with a tall order and a challenging natural hair tone. I wanted a combination of…read morelight and dark color and a less traditional bob type cut. Brittany, who is also the owner, welcomed my ideas with a very wise transition plan to ensure the dramatic color could be achieved without damaging my fine curly hair. See the pictures to see the amazing result by Brittany. She is very talented and knowledgeable. It was so enjoyable to be at Swoon for hours of color processing. All of the people in the Salon are incredible professionals, thoughtful, easy to talk with and very accepting of who you are. On top of the high rating for Swoon, there are fabulous niche shops within the building where Swoon is located. Must visit Yumi's coffee shop! But that's a different review.

I am blown away at how awesome this salon is. The owners are wonderful and Nicole gave me the best…read morehaircut I've ever gotten! I won't be going anywhere else now.

I've seen Nicole at five salons now and I'm so excited to see her opening her own space in downtown…read morePhoenix. This is the epitome of a local business--she can tell you about restaurants nearby and recommend contractors in the Phoenix area because she also owns a home in the area. The space is so cute and smells fantastic; but probably most importantly she's never let me down hair-wise...even coming to my HOUSE the morning of my wedding to do my mom and grandmother. Her booking is online and really simple! I'm happy to support both Nicole and her business partner Vanessa in their woman-owned venture!

Got a great haircut from Lydia Martinez. She listened to what I wanted. We discussed pictures…read morethat I showed her to determine the best for for my hair and it turned out much better than expected. I have always been nervous when going to a new stylist but Lydia was a peach. Definitely recommend her for personality, professionalism and skill!

The Salon D'Shayn staff but specifically Lydia far exceeded my expectations…read more I have been growing out my gray, and had been left with brassy orange hair for almost a year. I had a consultation with Lydia and she said she could absolutely help. I honestly thought I would leave the salon just "not hating" my hair, instead I could not love it more! I cried when I got home and really looked at it. I am truly grateful to Lydia for making my hair beautiful! Thank you!!

I can not say enough wonderful things about Lisa. She did a fabulous job doing a blond balayage…read moreover copper brown hair. It looks very natural and beautiful. It was $250 for the haircut (a V with layers) & blond balayage together. It took 2 hours, so plan your day accordingly. She is always booked 1 month out, so if you are thinking about it, sign up online for an appointment. Also, if the photos are not enough, she is award winning at the national level. Top 100 stylists in the nation! Keep it up Ms. Lisa :)

Amazing so hard to find; talented esp blondes!! She knows what she's doing def a rare find price…read morevalue chefs kiss mwa to her!! I hope I never have to find another stylist!!

After 5 years living in az, search after search for "az long layers," I FINALLY got the PERFECT 6…read moremo refresh cut! All of the stylists were beautiful and welcoming, loved the interior design and cleanliness. Especially appreciated Precious' vibe and style, she got my hair RIGHT, explained the products and techniques, and the music and conversation while she worked was chill and relaxing. Setting up the appointment and using the website was super easy. I received a text about suggested parking area on the morning of, which I found communicative and informative. Overall, happy with the experience! Thank you Precious & Illusion Real, definitely will be back!

They have a hidden policy of charging you 100% of a service you don't receive if god forbid you…read moremiss your appointment unexpectedly. 2 nights before my appointment my dog was attacked. Unfortunately NO I was not thinking about the appointment I booked a month in advance. They do not remind you the day before but expect you to remember (if you even noticed) that you will pay in full if you don't make it there. I went back to check how I missed this, it's because you won't see it unless you select "learn more" when you are checking out. Does not ask you to agree, does not ask you to confirm. They will not allow me to use the charge to another appointment & reschedule. In this economy, huge scam, so greedy, & disappointed that I've even been a client starting 4 years ago hair dressers have lost their minds these days

I had Emma do my hair and she did it so well, I showed her a couple photos of reference and she did…read moreit so perfectly. Shes super easy to talk to and let my boyfriend sit nearby to watch. She did amazing with the time too, she did my haircut, blowdried and styled my hair under an hour. If you want to reshape your hair and get an amazing haircut, I would go with Emma. The rest of the staff are also really amazing, so nice and they make you feel comfortable. I would get my hair cut again here!

I should've posted this years ago, but at the time I had a mutual friend who was friends with the…read morehairdresser who chopped off all my hair without my consent. I just wanted to let you guys know that Courtney chopped off all my hair without my consent back in 2022 and then had the audacity to tell me my reaction wasn't OK when all I did was cry and Express how I never consented to that, i'm positive my ex friend paid her off or told her to cut it that short regardless as a professional why would you do that? It's still doesn't sit right with me till this day. Her excuse was "I thought we were cutting from the shortest layer" after I asked her for a layered haircut, That's really big to get mixed up and I don't want happening to anyone else. Book with her at ur own risk, I will say she's a great colorist, but horrible with communication, attitude, and cutting hair. After some deep diving, it turns out a lot of the hairstylist have cut hair way too short without people's consent. I really don't recommend coming here if you value the length of your hair and value, your voice being heard.

She understood my vibe immediately and suggested a style that I didn't think I could pull off. But…read moreshe nails the haircut every time and it always turns out so cute and is easy to style at home. She has also color corrected my hair to a much more flattering and easy to maintain color. I'm so glad that I trusted her! She's an absolute joy to work with and is a genuinely great person. I can't say enough good things about her or her work!

The location is perfect for me since I can get my hair done while on a lunch break. My first time…read morewalking in and was warmly greeted by Amanda. She was extremely friendly and I can see why she comes highly recommended. I only came in for a cut, and her assistant did it since it was a little less expensive. The cut, style and experience were worth every penny. I definitely plan to return. I felt very welcomed, and loved the cut I walked out with. She also got me in with very little notice and I so appreciate she was able to squeeze me in.

My barber of seven years moved back to Oregon, and after several failed attempts at other…read morebarbershops and salons around the valley, I found R05. Rafa has since been cutting my hair for about two years, and the results have been some of my best cuts ever. We have grown my hair out, cut it short, and everything in between. Each style has come out in a way that matches my personality and style, and I have gotten more compliments in the past two years of cuts than ever before. His price is on par with any other place I have been to, and he is relaxed as a person, so there isn't forced or awkward conversation. The salon itself is small, but welcoming, qnd they offer whiskey, wine, or water with ny cut every time I come in. Highly recommend Rafa and the other staff, as I have sent friends here that are now regulars.

My hairstylist Dane recently moved to Salon RO5 and it was my first time going earlier this month…read more The location is right in downtown phoenix and they have garage parking. The employees are very friendly and it's a great spot with coffee and other restaurants in the same plaza. If you're in need of a refresh, want to go blonde or more I suggest seeing Dane!

It has been more than 15-years since my last visit to Arizona. While planing my trip, I was on the…read morehunt for a stylist that would be able to handle thick Polynesian hair. After searching Instagram and Yelp for stylists in the Phoenix area, I stumbled upon Kami Sori salon's page. The name that was mentioned most was, Roger Montoya. It was then that I was able to research more about Roger and learn that he's experienced in styling ethnic hair. As soon as I booked Roger, in less than 24-hours my appointment was accepted and i was booked for Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at 3pm. I had explained the type of hair I had, and he was willing to take on the challenge. I was excited and couldn't wait to see Roger. Upon arrival to Kami Sori, I was stoked and arrived at approximately 2:40pm, 20-minutes early. There was a stylist with a cheetah print apron sitting on the couch across from me swiping away at her phone, and she did not address when my husband and I entered their establishment. After waiting for about 15-minutes, I assumed there'd be a receptionist to check me in. I peeked around the corner a few times and an elder gentleman/stylist (Mr. iPad) saw me, but continued to play on his iPad--totally ignoring my presence. My husband filmed the whole ordeal after he noticed the lack of customer service. After a 20-minute wait, I was a little apprehensive about staying for my appointment and was ready to walk out. My family own hair and tanning salons in the Seattle area; we would not have allowed this type of behavior to happen, especially when consumer loyalty is what has kept us in business for more than 20 years. My husband and I then figured the stylists must work independently and only lease chairs--especially since customer service and protecting the Kami Sori reputation and name was obviously not a priority to some. Despite my apprehension, I peeked one last time around the corner and interrupted Mr. iPad and asked for Roger. I was so ready to cancel, but once Roger greeted me with his sweet personality and beautiful smile, I was willing to give it a try. I was so glad I did, because my visit with Roger was one to remember. Roger is hilarious and made me so comfy I forgot I was at a hair appointment. Once he poured me a glass of vino, it helped me forget what had occurred 20 minutes prior. I currently live more than 5,000 miles away from Arizona and am willing to fly in to Arizona just to see Roger. I get my hair colored every few months and have never laughed so much at any of my hair appointments. Roger is a breath of fresh air, and worked really fast. Another client of Roger's showed up while I was still in Roger's chair, so he had Liz help with blowdrying and straightening my hair. Let me tell you, Liz is super sweet and definitely knows how to handle ethnic hair. She moved to AZ from the east coast and the way she dried and flat ironed my hair was as if I went to a ethnic salon to get a press and curl. Liz even used her Dyson hairdryer on my hair, which I later purchased thanks to her recommendation. Thank you, Liz. If Roger is unavailable, I will definitely be seeking your services. :-) After my initial appointment with Roger, the color was a little darker than what I was used to. I exchanged a few texts with Roger, and he told me to come in at 11am on Saturday, November 9th to do what it takes to get my hair to what I would like, since I was leaving the country again on Monday, Nov. 11th. Saturday morning, I walked into the salon, and once again, Mr. iPad was still swiping away at his iPad and just looked up, saw me, then continued with his iPad without addressing me. Not even a minute after I walked in, a caucasian girl walks in, and Mr. iPad greets her with a smile and asks who she was there to see, then tells her to wait in the lobby for her stylist. Instead of having to interrupt Mr. iPad's time on his device, I texted Roger to let him know I was in the waiting area. Like the first visit, my time with Roger was amazing and so much fun. He is so knowledgable in so many things about life, our conversations are never boring. Roger balayaged a few highlights to frame my face, which I love and once the regrowth is in need for a touch up, I am planning my next trip to Arizona. For those of you reading, my 5-star review is for Roger and Liz, as they are two perfect reasons to visit Kami Sori. Thank you Roger and Liz for seeing past the color of my skin and texture of my hair to make paying $2,000 for a plane ride from the South Pacific to visit your establishment worthwhile.

During my initial appointment with Mia, we had some miscommunication issues but long story short:…read moreBc I had clip-in extensions in for the finished look, I wasn't sure what my actual hair looked like until later. When I realized I wasn't happy with the result, I reached out, and the salon was kind and understanding over text, quickly scheduling a follow-up. Unfortunately, the second appointment was very different. Mia seemed frustrated to see me, and her manner felt dismissive and harsh. As she began to go over what we planned last visit, she aggressively clapped her hands at each point she made. During the wash, the water was cold and splashing, my fragile hair was handled roughly, and the blow dryer was held on one spot to the point of discomfort. I did not speak up, I have anxiety and just wanted to get it done and leave. The front desk interaction also felt unprofessional, with eye-rolling and giggling comments on how I expressed concern about the color. I don't believe Mia is bad at hair -- my first appointment showed she has skill, but the way I was treated during the follow-up left me shocked and anxious. I'm sharing this so others are aware of the service experience I had, and I hope the salon takes this feedback seriously to ensure clients feel respected and cared for.

One of my favorite spots in downtown Phoenix lately has been Futuro. It's one of those places that…read morefeels effortlessly cool without trying too hard ...part coffee shop, part creative space, and very Roosevelt Row energy. They feature Mexican artists and have locally made goods often for sale. It feels more curated than your typical coffee shop, but still welcoming and unpretentious. The menu is also way more interesting than expected. You can tell there's real intention behind the food, drinks, and presentation. Don't expect a quick grab-and- go coffee, as it takes about 10 minutes to get your drink but I promise it's SO worth it!

The salon is in the back! Good thing I arrived early. Angel…read moregave me everything I wanted. What an angel lol. I know the palabra hair salon to be very popular and booked and busy. This place has amazing hair stylists.. a lot of people I know go here. It's been my fav hair salon without ever getting my hair cut here. I've known another stylist who worked here also and they were doing my bf hair. 10/10