As a belated birthday gift to my mom, I decided I wanted us to have a girls day that included…read moregetting our hair done at a nice studio. I'd read the reviews here on Yelp and decided Caleb was the right choice. The studio was a bit hard to find, especially since he just gave us the address but failed to mention it was inside the Reed Opera House. We finally found it, and were a bit put off that his studio was located down in the unfinished basement. Honestly, had I gone alone, I likely would have left. I don't mind if a business looks a bit rundown (the best seamstress in town lives in a craphole), but had I gone alone I wouldn't have felt safe waiting in such an isolated part of the building and would have probably left. Caleb was on time, however, so I won't begrudge him that. We went in and his one chair studio was pretty decent, if not a bit dirty (the floor had a light dusting of hair from previous clients). We decided my mother would go first. She told him that she wanted her hair colored to get rid of the grey and to have it trimmed/styled. He ended up giving her a very flattering and complex color that is close to what her natural hair looked like when she was younger. He also styled and trimmed it as well, which looked okay but really looks better now that she's started styling it the way she usually does. As for my hair, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted, other than for something different since my hair was all one length except for the awkwardly cut bangs I did myself. He decided to layer my hair with deep purple lowlights to enrich my natural brunette color which is really very beautiful. As for the styling, he ended up thinning it a bit and creating layers, as well as fixing my bangs so they blend in a bit more with the rest of my hair. He also diffused my hair which I've never done before, and it really brought out my natural curls. I loved it so much I went out and bought my own blowdryer/diffuser. In the end, it cost me $478 including the $58 tip (which I had no say in since I paid with my card and his phone only gave 3 options) and the $30 serum I got for my mom and I to split. We were very happy with our experience at first, especially since Caleb was a pretty good conversationalist (my adorable mother even gave him a hug). However, now that a few days have passed, we've both started to question whether the cost was worth the results. I believe my mother's was worth it, but mine... not so much. Had I been able to see a drastic change in my hairstyle I wouldn't have minded paying so much, but at this point I genuinely don't notice much of a difference in my hair other than the color. He told us we should go in for a maintenance appointment in about two months, and guesstimated the cost would be around $110 for each of us. We were initially excited to go back, but at this point, we've both decided we're likely going to find someplace else. Overall, I'd say the experience itself wasn't bad but the cost weighed with the results could have been better.

Caleb's been doing my hair for two years now and I'm always a happy client. He keeps up on current…read moretrends and is great with all hair types. Strangers on the street compliment me on my hair. He has a great one-chair studio downtown Salem. He's always on time and likes to have fun with color if you're up for trying something new. I refer many of my clients to him and they all love him as well. Give him a try, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I want to thanks Lorian, Finally after a long time someone…read morelisten to me and evaluated my hair before start cutting it. It turned out wonderful.

I am so delighted with my new look; short and wavy with a soft purple streak along the right bangs…read more Vicky knew exactly what I wanted and the finished results are great! Vicky is so knowledgable, friendly and professional; she made my visit comfortable and welcoming . Center of Attention is my go-to salon for great haircuts and creative coloring!

Ann did a fantastic job on my haircut. Listened to my complaints of my previous haircut. Knows…read morehow to cut hair to fit your lifestyle. My cut is amazing. I'm glad I found this salon

I started getting pedicures here about a year ago. Linda is great! I have a physical disability…read morethat makes the whole process a little challenging but she has never been anything but accommodating and understanding. When shutdowns hit for Covid she checked in a couple of times to see how I was doing. When salons opened back up she shared the steps they were taking in order to keep the "spa" experience safe for everyone prior to asking me if I was ready to book an appointment. She also expressed understanding if I needed more time. I have seen her twice and have felt safe and comfortable on each occasion.

Love them! Very well priced . Rylene is so great. Feels like a nig slumber party. Gurl chat and…read morehair dye. Freaking awesome!

I went to get my hair done by Rylene and I have to say, she is wonderful. She gave me exactly as I…read moreasked for and was fun to chat with. Best stylist I've ever had.

I found Julietta over a year ago and would highly recommend both her and Salon 124. She cuts and…read morecolors my hair regularly and is personable and accomplished. The salon is clean and the vibe is professional. Definitely five stars!

John is great! Fun to chat with, professional, and he gave me the best haircut I have ever gotten…read more He took his time to control my uncontrollable hair, and really listened to what I wanted. Not surprised he spends a lot of time teaching about hair, he knows his stuff! He also did a great job doing my mom's hair. I highly recommend him!

Chicago Hair has an older hairstylist there named Vanessa who made a point to say racist comments…read moreto clients about "what is wrong" with African Americans. I tried to speak to the owner about the incident when this occurred, and was dismissed. I learned today that the owner claims racist diatribes are "freedom of speech". I love my hair stylist, have seen her for a decade, but I will never step foot in this establishment again. Absolutely disgusting.

Hi, Chicago…read moreHair has a new stylist, Michelle. She is ready and available to style, cut and color you locks. Michelle listened to what I wanted. I am very pleased with her artistic style.

Alyssa did my hair back in December. I asked for a natural brown shade to match my roots and a…read moresmall trim and she did exactly that. It's always nice when a stylist listens to you. She did a good job and was very nice and also styled it very nice afterwords. Here is her Instagram @alyssarife

Katherine is an excellent hair stylist…read more It looks like a employees really love their jobs. I highly recommend Backstage Salon! Make sure to ask for Katherine or Peggy.

Karrie is FANTASTIC!!! I love everything about how she rubs her business and does hair. The salon…read morehas a great view and relaxed vibe. She's really listens to what look you're going for and makes it happen. Not to mention the most important part of your hair dresser experience is the chat. It's on point here too! Karrie is so fun to talk to and is just an interesting person all around!

Karrie is great! She gave me the best haircut I've ever had and I'm 75! It took me a lifetime to…read morefind her! She was very thorough, asked lots of questions, and told me if I had any issues the next day with my hair to contact her and she would fix it! I highly recommend her. It takes awhile to get in to see her because she is so good, so make an appointment weeks before you need your hair cut!