I've been coming here for years to get my hair cut by Gam. She does an absolutely amazing job, and is also very personable and fun to talk to. The salon is small but its packed full of character and is nicely appointed. Overall I cannot recommend this place enough - ask for Gam, she's awesome! read more

Professional hair stylists at a very reasonable price! I highly recommend David Adams salon. All stylists are great especially Travis Nicolet. This man is an exceptional hairstylist whose haircuts are artwork executed with excellence. A+ read more

I've been trying to reach someone here for the past 2 years. No answer on the phone and no one returns my calls. I used to be a regular customer. Too bas read more

My boyfriend researched salons in the area and the reviews were so great here that he bought me a gift certificate for my birthday. I was SO ready for a makeover that would really match the person I have become over the last couple of years. Its clear that everyone here is really nice, outgoing and down to earth. They made me really feel welcome. I was in the midst of others getting there hair done who had come to this place for years. To me that says alot. I had my consultation with Ellie, a couple of days before my appointment with her and I really felt like she listened. She is so skilled and creative that she was able to envision something beyond what I had even imagined for my hair. I was elated for my new look. I went in for my cut and color today and I can honestly say that it is one of the best salon experiences I have ever had. I was there for several hours, talking and overhearing other conversations etc. and it is obvious these people really know what they are doing and beyond that, they love what they do. My hair looks fashionable, updated and most importantly, I feel pretty and actually "cool" again. I am definitely staying. Thank you so much Ellie and crew!! I am so grateful. read more

David Adams Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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David has been cutting my hair for years and the salon has always been a great part of the Pleasure Point neighborhood. They made it thru the Covid lockdown and are ready for new and returning customers! read more

New to the area, I searched Yelp for a good colorist. I haven't had my hair colored in years and was ready for something fun. Enter Ellie. She did a great job on my hair and was reasonably priced. My hair is still soft and doesn't feel at all damaged by the bleaching process. (Also, she's adorable!) read more

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Travis at David Adams is an incredible stylist. The facility is clean, customer service is top notch, and all of the stylists are friendly and respectful. I highly recommend them! read more

-i don't have much hair really, as described "sparse" -but i own that sheiyt and make it work...somehow -well my stylist Travis makes it work and when people think i use products when all i do is run out of the house right after my showers that's a beautiful thang -he pretty much has my hair down and delivers what i want, but i pretty much trust him when he takes the lead -the salon is awesome, the view is great too since it's on 41st in capitola, a lot of things pass by that are entertaining -"i had these feathers in my hair 2 weeks before the competition got their supply delivered" bbwahahahahaa just saying they are up on the lastest trends =I WILL MARRY TRAVIS EVEN IF HE DOESN'T ASK WHEN HE GETS THAT RAZOR TATTOO WITH A J ON ANY PART OF HIS BODY (read fine print: no not really, i lie) read more

Have you been wowed lately? Then you need to come to the David Adams Salon. I have a co-worker that referred me to go to the David Adams Salon after endless calls to every hair salon in Santa Cruz that had a great rating on Yelp! And boy, am I glad I called him! I called in with a hair emergency and all other hair salons would not see me on the same day. They all needed to schedule me in for a consultation and then make an appointment for a few days later, PEOPLE, IT WAS AN EMERGENCY!!! So I called David Adams Salon and explained my situation to the lady that answers the phone. She was awesome. She immediately took action to find out what time Travis would be able to see me (the same day). She followed up with me until I was confirmed at time that worked best for me. Travis saw me right away and he took great care of me. I came in with a nightmare of a blonde job gone bad. Travis listened to my needs told me exactly how he was going to fix it and took care of it. In the mean time he offered me a glass of wine and water. It was really a great & relaxing experience and I will go there again and again. I also had an opportunity to chat with Mr. Adams and they were all just so wonderful and accommodating, I will look forward to my next cut! :) read more

Ellie Espinosa is the BEST! I trust her with every inch of my hair! I've recommended her to multiple friends who now see her regularly. Plus- she has a great sense of humor so there is no doubt that you won't leave smiling! read more

Came here a while ago to get an Ombre.. which is a fade from dark to light. I showed Travis a picture of how i wanted it to look. I had never colored my hair ever before so I was a little hesitant; but because of the great reviews I gave them a chance. I made my appointment and came in. Its a small salon but it really clean and well kept. I came in first for a consultation and they seemed like they really knew how to do an ombre correctly so I got super excited! When I finally came in to get it done they were all just super nice. I sat down in the chair and Travis began to work and check out my hair. He kept asking me what I wanted and I told him I wanted it to look like that (the picture). He kept asking me over and over again and honestly I was getting a bit irritated. Thats when I started getting a little worried because I started thinking "this guy has no idea what hes doing.." but I still gave it a chance and let him do his job. Getting your hair ombre does take a long time so I was there for a total of about 2 hours. After getting my hair rinsed and conditioned, I was so impatient, I just wanted to see my hair! Travis blow-dried it and straightened it and finally pushed it over my shoulders so I could see it and... It was the worst thing I had ever seen. It was not ombred like I asked, it was more dip-dyed. I wanted a soft transition from dark to light. Instead I got a harsh straight across line from the middle of my head all the way down of a copper-ish gold color. It was terrible. I had such big expectations for this salon but I will never return. A few weeks later I dyed it back to my natural color. And a couple weeks after that I went to Pleasure Head Salon and my hair was saved! Carley did another ombre from me and it was perfect. Just like It wanted! she gave me a soft transition from my natural dark hair to a soft dark caramel color towards the tips. She did everything Davids Adams Salon didn't. Maybe David Adams Salon is great at other things or maybe Travis just was not experienced enough with ombre but I would never recommend anyone David Adams Salon for an ombre coloring. The only reason why they get 2 stars instead of one is because they were really nice and they gave me free shampoo and conditioner. read more

After doing my own dye jobs on my hair for the last 28 years I finally decided to be a grown up and have someone else do it for me. I chose this salon because it's a Paul Mitchell salon and PM products are cruelty free, which is very important to me. The bonus is that everyone there was so nice, I felt almost at home. Alex did my hair and this is the first time in AGES that I can honestly say I love my hair. It has been a couple of weeks since I had it done, and I STILL love it! I definitely plan to go back and have Alex do my hair again when it needs a retouch. read more

Ellie and her assistant did a great color job@ Great personal service in a nice modern salon! I am glad I have found another place than my other favorite place in Los Gatos! read more

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Here's the deal: (1). If I were to score 1-10 with 10 being the highest - David Adams Salon would definitely be an 11! (2). David, Travis and Alex are fantastic! They really care about each customer and want to make sure you're happy with their service. (You will be!). (3). The staff stays up to date on the latest trends and will consult with you whether you're interested in a change or you have something specific in mind. (3). High Quality Products and product knowledge. (4). Great location. I have two recent experiences to share about David Adams Salon. For you guys: I found a picture in a men's magazine of good looking model with a great head of hair and suggested to my husband that he bring the picture along the next time he got his haircut, since he was looking for an updated look. Weeks later, he walked into the house after visiting David Adams Salon looking so handsome! His hair looked amazing, "hello male model." Ladies you'll understand this: Last night I went to David Adams Salon before a work event. My goal was to cover up the dark roots that were frankly out of control. Not only did they fit me in at the last minute, I walked out of the Salon with my "natural" color back (thank you so much Travis) along with special styling from Alex and David adding loose curls to the blowout. Here's the great part: I immediately got 3 compliments on my hair (making it my favorite work event ever!). read more

Love love love this salon! My stylist Ellie is the very best! I have referred multiple people to her and they all agree, even my picky mother! Lol. They are so polite and very clean. I recommend their salon to everyone! I know that everyone there is sup r friendly and great! read more

If only I had found this salon sooner! Alex here has done my hair about 5 times for various dye jobs and trims and never fails to disappoint. Something that I really like is I can come into the salon and give her a general idea of what I'm thinking of doing and she comes up with how to go about it. She's the best stylist I've had ever and she's only 22! Very impressive. The salon uses paul mitchell products which are very high quality and leave you feeling beautiful and clean without being sticky and overly sweet smelling. They also use hair dryers that are very quiet but still dry your hair quickly. Their numerous 5 star ratings are well deserved. You'd be wrong to get your hair cut anywhere else! read more

I absolutely love this salon! Ellie is the best hairstylist around and has been working her magic on my hair for a few years now. She is so patient and sweet with my crazy hair ideas and always leaves my hair just as I want it. She once took my hair from black to platinum blonde in just 3 settings and my soft hair did NOT break off or turn orange like it had in the past with other stylists. I'm not sure how she does it but my hair is never damaged from her color. I highly recommend her services and this salon. David Adams Salon is clean, professional, and full of the most loving and sincere people. Ellie prepared my hair for the Miss California USA pageant and all of the Miss Santa Cruz events. I am constantly complimented on my hair and it is all because of Ellie. Seriously ladies if you are looking for a stylist, Ellie is your girl! read more

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I've been coming to this salon for over a year now and I am yet to be anything less than extremely satisfied. Everyone working there is friendly and personable, and they have created an environment that is not only comfortable and relaxing, but can also be a lot of fun. I go to the beautiful and kind Alex Mentz, who consistently cuts my hair better than anyone I have ever been to. And she's simply a joy to be around. I always leave wishing I had a more complicated haircut so I could stay a little longer. Getting my hair cut used to be an inevitable necessity, like going to the dentist. Now, with Alex at David Adam's Salon, it's an experience I look forward to. read more

And she's BACK at David Adams!!! Great news...Sally is back at the GORGEOUS new location on 41st...amazing job on the salon! Give them a call...and you can hit the cute little shopping area before or after... read more

I just got my hairs did by Travis and he did such a wonderful job its ridiculous! I am adorrrable!After spending the last year doing my own color it is amazing that he was able to correct the color so efficiently (i.e. quickly and effectively). I thought I was rocking the over saturated blackish dark brown but now thats its lifted... I see the error of my ways. Also: Everyone at the salon is super friendly and a pleasure to be around! There is just a really good energy there that I feel is sometimes absent in a salon setting. Bottom line: super friendly and super accommodating hair experts! read more

This is a review from a good many months ago, but I need to post it! I was visiting family in town back in January and I needed a haircut, badly. I had decided I needed straight across bangs at the same time. So I called around, and of course I was calling on a Sunday so a lot of places were closed, but David Adam's was open, and Alex had a spot later that day. When I got there, she was very friendly and attentive. We were able to joke and I felt like we were both having a good time. I wish I lived in town, because I would only go to see Alex with my hair needs. Alex was very attentive, I've never had luck with getting straight across bangs before, so I was hesitant, but I knew I wanted to give them another shot. She taught me how to style my bangs so that I could get them exactly the same way she styled them, and guess what? It worked! I was able to recreate the exact look I left with on my own. Alex even took extra care to style my hair the way I wanted, I've never been asked that before at a salon, they usually just style it however they want, but she took the time to ask and get it just right! I walked out of there feeling like a million bucks. I plan on seeing Alex again, she was great. The salon was also very nice, clean and bright. read more

I have used both Alex and Travis for my hair coloring & highlights, but because Travis is open on Sunday's he's now my primary. But you can't go wrong with either one! Alex gave my grand daughter an amazing hair cut--just the cutest cut. I get so many compliments on my hair and my most recent highlights with Travis--amazing results! I enjoy the shop's cheerful ambiance and cozy space. The price is right and I always leave there in a great mood with matching great hair :) read more

Thank you David Adams Salon and Travis for the most amazing hair color and service. As usual! Outstanding! Anna Attia Santa Cruz, CA read more

I am delighted to right this review on David Adams Salon. I came to this salon after numerous failed attempts to receive a decent haircut after I moved to Santa Cruz in 2007. I was relieved to find that my salon search was over after receiving my first haircut at David Adams. My hair looked exactly how I had envisioned it, and the salon's prices were more than reasonable for their services. David Adams Salon should be your first choice if you're looking for a salon in Santa Cruz. Their spa services leave me feeling refreshed, and my hairstylist (Alex Mentz) makes me look pretty every time I go in. read more

I've had several good haircuts here. I'm trying to book another haircut with Alex, but the phone number is disconnected! Help! Update: Nevermind, their phones were just down for a short time. Just got an appointment! read more

I have come here a few times now to see Alex for my hair color and cut. The first time I came with a photo of a blond ombre look with soft curls. Of course, I know I will never look like the model/movie star in the photo but Alex took the time to get the color just right. The color method is called Ballyage (sp?). She cut my long hair perfectly and then spent some time putting a wave in it with the smoothing iron. She gave me a quick lesson on how to do it myself, although I'm sorry to say I haven't been able to duplicate the look at home (that's just because I lack the patience and expertise). Every time I've been back Alex is sweet and friendly and seems to understand what I want. She is easy to talk to and I've enjoyed getting to know her a bit. She is young and hip and cute as can be. The salon is always spotlessly clean, and the art on the walls is super cool. I see people of all ages, and both men and women, coming in for cuts. The salon seems to be the go to place for the who's who of the Santa Cruz surfing world, although that group isn't known for their fabulous hair styles. :-) I highly recommend seeing Alex for your cut and color, but I hope she doesn't get so busy that I can't get an appointment! Thanks Alex for making me feel beautiful! read more

David Adams salon is the best! I live in San Jose now but still drive all the way to Santa Cruz to get my hair done because they are that amazing! I see Ellie for all my hair needs from color to cut! She is amazing!! I have dark brown hair and she has taking me to lighter shades, ombré, and back to dark shades all while keeping my hair healthy and feeling amazing! I definitely recommend David Adams salon! read more

I had Travis cut my long hair really short and I'm so glad I did...he's such a nice guy and really knows what he is doing....I will go back again and again I've never been happier! I can't thank you enough Travis read more

Amazing place!! Got us in super last minute! The hairdressers are so cool, so personable, really gave us an amazing experience! So exited so have stumbled upon this place! Definitely check this place out! read more

I went to David Adams so they could fix my hair and they made it worse. I even went in for a consultation and in the consultation they told me they could get me to the hair color that I wanted. I also SHOWED them that my hair was damaged and bleached. Yet they still scheduled me for an appointment. I went on the day of my appointment and left crying. My hair looks terrible. They said it didn't come out the way I wanted it because of my hair EVEN THOUGH I went for a consultation and they told me otherwise. I cried on my drive back home because of how terrible it is. I put my trust in their hairstylists and I feel betrayed. AND they still charged me for a hair color I obviously didn't like. Terrible experience. Don't go there. What's the point of a consultation if they're going to tell you otherwise AFTER they already dyed and processed your hair. I was there for FIVE hours and they finally left my hair like this. The stylists who checked me out was completely rude and blamed ME for what had happened even though I did nothing wrong. She was so unprofessional, did I mention RUDE. She blamed MY HAIR. I obviously don't know enough about hair which is why I went in for a CONSULTATION. After I told her I went in for a consultation with them she stayed quiet because she knew it was their fault for giving me misleading information. How is it my fault if THEY were the ones who told me they can give me the red hair that I wanted. If they would have given my the slightest hint that my hair was not going to come out the way I wanted it, I would've simply avoided dying my hair at all. I've dyed my hair so many times, this is the first time someone leaves it this bad. My hair has never looked this bad. Avoid this salon by all means. read more

David Adams Salon - this is how they left it. - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Today was my first time visiting David Adams Salon and I had the best experience! The atmosphere is great with good music and a modern design. The hair washing sink was super comfortable and they hang their blow dryers from the ceiling! How cool. More importantly, Ellie did such a great job on my hair. I can't remember the last time my hair looked this good. She did a cut and color and gave me exactly what I envisioned. Actually, it's better than what I envisioned. Plus she threw in a free shine/smooth treatment and gave me styling tips. It's embarrassing but I keep catching myself in the mirror and honestly I want to ask myself on a date. This hair is on point! Thanks so much. I'll definitely be back :) read more

I get my hair done by Ellie at David Adams Salon. She does amazing work with her highlights and cuts, as I was there I watched other people come in and get totally transformed , they are all amazing, professional and this is Santa Cruz's best kept secret! I recommend everyone to go see Ellie or any other of the hair care professionals there! They have beautiful jewelry for sale too!! read more

Whoops, this review is about 10 months late! Alex cut, dyed, and styled my hair for my wedding last August and did a phenomenal job. Months beforehand, I called several salons in the area to find the right place to go, and the second I spoke on the phone with the folks at David Adams Salon, I knew I found the right spot. They were the only people to be courteous, warm and welcoming on the other end of the line, and certainly in person. The prices were reasonable, and the atmosphere is modern and comfortable. My whole family came in to get their hair done as well, and it worked out perfectly because those who were waiting got to stroll down the street and get a coffee while taking in the cuteness of 41st Avenue. I ended up moving across the country shortly after the wedding, otherwise I would have made Alex my primary hair stylist. She completely got the laid-back-but-tidy look that I was after with just one attempt, so it was a surprisingly stress-free hair experience. And to make it even easier, there is a fantastic make-up place right next door to really keep wedding-day chaos at bay. When reviewing my photos from the big day, I can easily say that I wouldn't have changed a thing about my look. The thing that still amazes me is that she didn't use any sticky hairspray per my request, but still my 'do lasted through the entire event into the wee hours of the morning. I don't think I needed to "spruce" myself up once the whole day! Can't rave about her talent enough. I'm definitely going to book an appointment with her next time I'm in town - hopefully that will be soon! read more

Travis gave me the best haircut and highlights of my life. He worked with me to exactly what I wanted. He listened to me! The salon is modern and beautiful and had a very chill atmosphere. I'm moving, but will try to come back to Santa Cruz to see Travis! read more

Great service, exactly what I wanted and Alex was incredible! I was in town for a wedding and got my hair done by Alex. She did my hair exactly how I wanted it, in a short amount of time and was absolutely amazing! I couldn't recommend this salon more! Each employee is very nice and it's a beautiful salon! read more

This place is legit. Always greeted with happy smiling faces. The vibe is always light and cheery, not like other salons where it's all snobby and stiff.I switched over to this salon based on a friends recommendation. Ellie is my go-to hairdresser. She's so sweet and funny, makes me feel comfortable. She's a great listener and always understands my hair vision (no matter how often I change my mind). Her coloring, cut and style technique is spot on, I always get compliments on my hair. I've moved out of the area and still make the drive in HWY 1 hellacious traffic just to have Ellie do my hair. Love her! read more

I've been going to Jerusha for about 2 years and I love her! I have curly hair and she knows how to handle it (not likely!). Her prices are reasonable, great conversation, extremely nice and fun place. They just moved to 41st and their new salon is gorgeous! read more

Great Hair Salon, modern, clean and great location too. David is the best!

I couldn't be happier with the caliber of service provided by David Adams. David and his team are extremely talented, very skilled at what they do, and have an amazing customer service orientation. My hair looks fantastic. They have a wonderful "fringe benefits" program to keep your "bangs" in shape in between cuts...I will definitely keep going back! read more

Ellie is absolutely wonderful. When I first found her, my hair was completely fried from a color change gone wrong. She took me in, and after one session with her my hair looked so healthy! I have been going here for around 8 months now and every time it is truly an awesome experience. Ellie knows a ton about the products she uses, and will answer any questions you have. She always teaches me something new! Everyone works together in the salon, which is really cool when comparing David Adams to other salons in the area. No salon drama. Good music. Great cut and color. What more could you ask for? read more