If I could give Sam a million stars I would!!! I have never left a salon happy, UNTIL NOW! Thank you so much, Sam! Conversation the whole time was great and my hair is AMAZING! Leaves me speechless how gorgeous it is. I needed a refresh and he went above and beyond!! I will be back, and don't see myself going to any other stylist from her on out! read more

Sam did my hair today ! I was very pleased with the style and cut . He was very professional and made me feel right at home.. I highly recommend him ! read more

Fantastic experience. I have unmanageable curly hair that hadn't been cut in several months. We just relocated to the area, so I was nervous to try someone new. However, I heard great things about this salon, so I gave it a shot. This will definitely be my go-to hair studio now. Sam revived my curls in just one visit and my hair has never looked better. read more

My hair came out fabulous by Sam, of course. Jose did my face. Beautiful salon with great little epic looking custom jewelry and cutest dresses. The best products used and sold. Out of the way little salon. $$$. Gigi H read more

Wedding Day Hair! Thank you , Sam!! Sam help my daughters and myself for son's wedding! Beautiful work! All three of us have different hair and he did completely different styles for each of us, which was wonderful. We are not local so it was an added blessing to find someone that has true talent! read more

Best of the best right here! Always exceedingly blown away by Sam and Jose's talents! In addition to their fab artistry their products are phenomenal that can't be found anywhere else in the area. read more

I haven't been this excited about my hair since I moved to Tn from So. Calif. I have gone through numerous hair stylist in the last 18 years with no luck. I ran into a young woman with great hair in Chico's and asked who her stylist is. Her answer was Sam Johnson in Design Studio in Johnson City! I had my first appt. with Sam a week ago and absolutely love my hair. It actually changed my image of myself. It had been so long since I had really felt like I looked great. Sam listened to what I wanted and we discussed what we would need to do to get me to that look. My cut, color, and highlights are just perfect! Sam nailed it! I'm so pleased and excited to finally find someone to style my hair specifically for me!!! I would give more than 5 stars if that was an option! read more

This salon SAVED. my hair. I had terrible bleach damage and very dead ends, but Sam worked his magic! I got a cut and dye to go back to my natural color and my hair has never felt healthier. It's so shiny and feels so healthy, it's like there was never any damage! all of the products used smelled great and the dye was totally natural. I will be coming back!! Thank you Sam! read more

I just called and said I wanted to know if they used to be located in Blountville, the jerk on the phone hung up on me and now they wont answer lol bad business! read more

I got my hair cut and colored here a few weeks ago, and I have never felt prettier! I wanted to dye my hair a dark reddish brown, but Sam advised me to go withe a chestnut color instead, and I'm so glad he did. My husband loves it, and even strangers stop me at the grocery store to tell me how pretty my hair is. What's more, Sam and Jose treated me like an old friend even though we had just met for the first time. Another customer came in to have her hair done while I was waiting for the dye to set, and rather than completely ignore me to talk to the other customer, Sam introduced us to each other and soon we were all talking together like we'd known each other for years! Getting my hair done at Design Studio wasn't just a good idea--it was also an uplifting and memorable experience. I will definitely be going back. Thanks, Sam and Jose! read more

This place depends on your specific needs. If you want the newest trends and latest products, it's not the place for you. If you like a more traditional approach to hair, this could be a great fit for you. read more

Sam Johnson has been cutting my hair for about a year. He has helped me to accept that it is time for a change. He is very well trained and talented in cutting and styling fine curly hair. I appreciate that he takes into consideration my personal style, age, and personality to give me great easy to style cuts that are perfect for me and my proportions. read more