I have been getting my hair cut by Pattie at Shear Excitement for about 7 years now. As I sat down…read moreto write this review, I Googled Shear Excitement and found a review I wrote in December of 2006. In it I praised Pattie for great haircuts at a reasonable price. Almost 4 years later, I feel exactly the same way, except she has become more of a family friend who just happens to cut my hair. We always have great conversations. In the time I have been going there, I have held 3 jobs and finished 2 college degrees. She is always genuinely interested in what is going on in my life and I have always enjoyed hearing the stories of her family. When I arrive early, I always see the same types of interactions with her other clients. Her prices have remained almost unchanged since we started going to her ($15 for a guy's haircut with wash). Before we moved to Florissant in 2003, I was driving to a salon in West County and paying over $30 for a haircut that I wasn't as happy with. This was a case where paying more didn't mean better quality. I can't say enough good things about her and would recommend her to anyone.

Michael is awesome! I have been in search of a new stylist for years, to no avail. Michael and Hair…read moreExpress were recommended through a friend. I called, he worked me in the same day, which is huge for me because I am always traveling for work. He paid attention to exactly what I asked for and that's exactly what I got. I have attempted to get this haircut from several others and no one could ever seem to get even close. My color turned out perfect as well. I'm sold! Additionally, this is a large salon with many stylist. I'm betting anyone can find what they need and who they like here. As for me, Michael will be my go to guy from now on. Thanks Michael! I'm one happy girl!

This was my fourth visit with hair stylist, Michael Orlando, at Hair Express. I have had three…read morecuts and one highlight with him. Each visit has not disappointed. Michael demonstrates the art of listening to his clients as well as offering them insightful advice. After looking for a stylist I can count on EVERY time, I have found one I will continue seeing for a long time to come. Thank you, Michael.

Customer service is wonderful and their very detailed and I has 3 women on my head at all times.read more

From the owner: We do all braids styles. call 314 383 8355 for any braids style you want and get a discount.read more

I went to Loc Symmetry this past Sunday, October 31, 2021 for the first time, but it definitely…read morewon't be my last time! They performed a miracle on my SisterLocs. Since moving to Southern Illinois, I have had a few bad experiences previously that led to my grid being messed up and my locs combined in places where they shouldn't be. Honestly, I was so devastated that I was actually considering cutting my hair and starting over. Thank goodness for Cherrelle! Cherrelle was able to take her time and work her magic! She artfully corrected as many of the mistakes done by others as she could, explaining what she was doing (and apologizing if she thought she caused me pain--she didn't) throughout the process. I posted pictures of the end results below. Check out how clean my grid looks now. I actually have a middle part again and she removed nearly all of the knots and holes that would lead to breakage. Crystal is SisterLocks certified and also certified in Trichology, specializing in hair loss, and Cherrelle has years of experience as a Cosmetologist. The shop itself is beautifully decorated and clean, and the chairs they have for customers are the most comfortable I have ever sat in since I started going to a beauty shop. I mean true luxury for the booty! In addition to providing hair services, Loc Symmetry offers training at their Grid Academy, where student can "Learn to Earn" and become entrepreneurs themselves in the hair industry. Women helping others is always inspiring! Posh Cosmetics, LLC, another woman-owned business is also located at this address. As I was getting my hair done, I watched several women walk in the door pretty, and walk out the door GLAMMED after having their makeup done by Posh Cosmetics. When I tell you I am grateful to have found this shop, I ain't lying. It doesn't matter that Loc Symmetry is two hours away, it's worth the drive every six weeks. I can see why they have other customers willing to commute from further away. Co-owners Crystal and Cherrelle have great business sense, experienced and talented hands, wonderful customer service, and delightful personalities. I highly recommend this local, woman-owned, minority business. When you go by tell them Kindra sent ya!

If you are a transfer client and looking for a place to call home for future retightening, I DO NOT…read morerecommend this establishment. I had a consultation with Crystal and trusted my hair was in good hands. I will keep this review short but will add that if you paid ALOT of money for you sisterlock installation and value your grid pattern as well as your lock count, then I wouldn't go here!!

Friendly barber and Beauticians. Great vibes and excellent results. They have a loctician on sight…read more Each stylist has their own way of booking so go to the business website to find out how to book. Plenty of parking outside.

Hair emergency solved!…read more I was so fortunate to find Ciao Bella salon! Had a bit of a hair emergency that needed fixing and Colette was more than accommodating. I had attempted to color my own hair and it really didn't look great. I needed a professional! She was able to work her color magic on my hair and the color was so much better than I had hoped. Not a trace of my mistake - I am so happy and can't recommend this salon enough!

My sister in law recommended Ciao Bella Salon. Collette cut my hair and I couldn't be happier. I…read morecut off 4 inches and already I got a lot of compliments. I feel truly blessed to have meet her and have had her cut my hair. And the best part is she is also a Christian. To all the believers and non-believers out there, ask for Collette. You won't regret it!

Would not recommend this salon to anyone. I am here for work and I booked an advanced appointment…read moreand took a 25min uber to the shop only to be greeted with a new stylist who had no idea what to do with my hair. She then asked another stylist for help and her coworker didn't have an answer either. If you do not know the color issue of the client and you're not experienced maybe there should be a consultation etc first. After sitting in the chair and the two women calling their manager for help, they thought it would be a great idea to tell me they can't help me and to come back another day. Then on top of it one of the stylist had an attitude when I said that I needed this fixed today and for work and that I'm not willing to pay $50 for an uber again. So I called my uber and left. Again, would not recommend. Find another stylist who has better experience and better care and concern for their clients.

Best salon in Maplewood! Book with Lucy! She's so talented, listens to what you want, offers…read moresuggestions, is a color, balayage PRO & hairstylist!

I recently moved to St. Louis and was in search of a hair stylist with expertise in recreating and…read moremaintaining the crocheted Senegalese twist style that I have been wearing for the past several years. This Hair "Boutique" came highly recommended by a colleague at work as a highly qualified stylist capable of doing the crochet style that I was looking for. I have very fine and thin hair that requires using a net and double knotting each twist to ensure the twists stay secure. I tried to explain this to Monet, the owner and only stylist employed at this salon, but she informed me that she would use neither. The end result looked great but three twist fell out before I even made it home. Subsequently the entire front section fell out by the end of the night. I called her the next day to see of she could redo it the way I asked her to to begin with. After trying to reach her several times throughout the next day she never returned any of my calls. On the third day she texted me saying that not only would not repair the section which fell out but was also not willing to continue to be my stylist and that I should find someone else. I tried in vain to contact her so we could discuss her response but she refused to return my calls or texts. So if that wasn't unprofessional enough I stopped by her shop so I could show her how he twists were continuously slipping out, and here's the kicker: SHE CALLED THE POLICE ON ME AND ASKED THEM TO ESCORT ME FROM THE PREMISES FOR HARASSMENT!! Apparently, she is not qualified to work with thin hair and just didn't have the courage to admit it. These are pics of her "expertise: July 3, 2019 6:58pm - July 4, 2019 8:42am

I was very pleased with my visit to this salon. My stylist Monet was very down to earth as well as…read morefriendly and professional. She treated my hair with care and knew exactly what I wanted! The salon is located in a pretty quiet area and it was easy to find, which is always a plus! And being able to book my appointment online was just icing on the cake. I would definitely visit again!

I've been coming to this salon in St. Louis for a very long time. They used to have two locations…read morein prominent areas -- Delmar and Florissant -- but have since relocated to St. Peters. While I wish they were still closer to St. Louis, the drive is worth it because the skills and service are unmatched. The installs are always neat and beautiful, and the salon offers a variety of hairstyles with high-quality hair. The knowledge, professionalism, and care put into the work really stand out. I love the results every time and will continue to support this salon no matter where it's located.I've been coming to this salon in St. Louis for a very long time. They used to have two locations in prominent areas -- Delmar and Florissant -- but have since relocated to St. Peters. While I wish they were still closer to St. Louis, the drive is worth it because the skills and service are unmatched. The installs are always neat and beautiful, and the salon offers a variety of hairstyles with high-quality hair. The knowledge, professionalism, and care put into the work really stand out. I love the results every time and will continue to support this salon no matter where it's located.

I was not happy with my experience. The owner was late. I got there right at 12:30. She did guide…read moreme to the shop. However she was about 15-20 mins late. She had to make a beauty supply run. Nice but late. I was charged for a shampoo and conditioner. I could have done this at home before I came. I was not told I would be charged for the shampoo and conditioner until it was done after. Then after my deposit I would be charged an additional $260. I was charged a la carte I think it was like $195 sew in $25 shampoo and conditioner $25 frontal piece (bleached knots I guess) $30 extra for the braids because my hair was short. It is maybe 1 inch and a half long. $5 for the net $20 for the extra bundle And there was another charge. Anyway my hair would be $310. I am very disappointed because I assumed this business was very professional. The lateness!!!!!! The shampoo and conditioner, the bleached knots to me should have been taken out of my $50 deposit. So in total I spent $100 on a shampoo and conditioner with products I use and I have a better product at home.(For licensed cosmetologist) Her reason for this charge was because it is a specialized service. I found someone after her like 20 mins later. And had to place another deposit down. I would not recommend this salon. Because of my experience. However, to each its own. I feel as if a client does not want to pay that something else could have been offered. She did offer me a sewin without a closure. It would be $210. Remember I had already given a $50 deposit. So it would have been $260 anyway. So I took the day off at work, paid a $50 deposit plus hair I purchased. All for nothing. Part B: rebuttal to your response. There are several reviews ON YELP with the same review as I made. I DO NOT CARE IF YOU HAVE IT ON VIDEO. OR ANYWHERE ELSE. DO NOT EVER IN YOUR LIFE CALL ME A LIAR or DISHONEST. THERE ARE REVIEWS THAT SAY THE EXACT SAME THING ABOUT YOUR SERVICE and PROFESSIONALISM. However, they added your tardiness, your horrible and irrational conversations, and conspiracy theories topics as well as your pretending to be godly acts. And your oh so holy demeanor. You did 5 people the same as you did me. You made all these charges ala carte (lolololol) and could not even explain why you jacked up the charges on there services. And if I'm spending my money I will call and question how many times I want when it comes to giving someone I don't know my money. I was supposed to come and show you my hair. However, guess what I was not able to get there. When you're in business that's what happens with customers. I had no issue coming and paying a consultation fee. However, I was busy. I am a consumer and I have a right to make sure I am getting what I pay for. LIKE I SAID I WOULD NOT REFER OR TELL ANYONE TO COME TO YOU. AND I PAID YOU A $50 Deposit. Whatever was done today should have been taken out of that. Instead you got away with an extra $50. $100 in total. And like I told you. You charge what you charge I cannot tell you what to charge. And I don't care if I am a licensed cosmetologist (for 28 years also). When customers make appointments whether they say sure no problem or not (whether you have somewhere to go)you should always be there before them and on time prompt and ready to work. If I was late to the appointment I would have been charged a fee. Or told I would loose my appointment and deposit. But because you are late to an appointment you made in advance you are trying to say I said no problem. What was I supposed to say "Oh no don't go." To a grown woman? Get the heck out of here! You had two weeks to go to the beauty supply store before my appointment. And since you have it on video make sure you pull up that you told never told me I would have to pay $25 for a shampoo and conditioner. You didn't. You said let me shampoo your hair then total everything it would be. The issue is you thought you had a lick. And you think you are more than you are. Pipe down. Honestly I got very bad vibes from you on the phone and my first mind told me to not come. But it seemed like you were a professional, and did good work. And let's not forget at 9:58am you called and asked me if I could come later. That's not professional at all. To call me the day of 2 hours before my appointment to ask if I could come later. When I took the day off to get my hair done. However, if I had of read your previous YELP reviews I would have known I was entering into a horrible place. Also if you have anymore to say to me about your awful customer service and my awful experience or anything else. You have my phone number and I would be happy to put you in your place anytime. In person or on the phone. Grow up and take a class on class and professionalism. By the way that is what I have paid numerous times in Florida. And the work is Chefs kiss! In fact there are young ladies here that charge $185-$220 and they steamroll you and your pathetic work. If they had openings I would have been.