Favorite hidden gem of a salon in SLO! It's the Main Street of downtown but not in the dead center where parking is hard to get. I've been going to Ryan for the last few years and although I'm leaving SLO soon, I plan on making appointments when I visit! Ryan has such a good eye on what a client's hair needs and how it will look great. I usually go in with no direction but tell him what type of service I want and he always does an amazing job. It's a comfortable, quiet cute little salon that isn't like a lot of salons that try to be Instagramable. Length of getting my hair done is always reasonable as well as price. Highly recommend Ryan if you ever want a beautiful do! read more

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Just had my hair cut by the fabulous Mary! She really listened to what I wanted and gave me a great cut! I left smiling ‍‍ looking good read more

My hair is hard to deal with because it is the coarse type and due to that I have had lots of disappointments on haircuts and hair coloring. But now I found Mary from the District 96 salon in San Luis Obispo, who has magic hands. After going through so many hairdressers, I finally found the one that can make my hair look beautiful from haicuts to coloring. She is a 5 stars hairdresser because she knows what she is doing and tries her best to do make your hair to look at the way you want. If you have lost your hopes about finding a great hairdresser, give her a chance to show what she can do for your hair. read more

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I got my hair cut and dyed by Ryan. It was my first time dying my hair and I was very excited! My hair looks the best it has ever looked. I highly recommend this place! It's reasonably priced. The setting is incredibly relaxing and the conversations are easy. My experience was delightful and I hope yours is too. read more

Ryan was amazing - Am very happy with his customer service and my new haircut. Will definitely recommend to everyone I know.

If you EVER need your hair done, Ryan Cruz is the guy to go to. I simply will not be going anywhere else for the rest of my life. I've been a happy client for over a year and my friends and I all go to him. He never disappoints 10/10 ‍ read more

I found talent here on the central coast. Crystal Vanover, gave me a F-ing awesome cut! I just moved here from San Francisco and had a stylist who was in high demand there. When I got here I struggled to find someone just as good, went to a local place not far from the 7/11 on Monterrey and every time I was left disappointed, but wait! Crystal approached me like the ambitious stylist that she is gave me a cut and I felt triumphant baby! I'm talking victorious, had me feeling hella saucy. She's no longer there :( sucks. read more

Called District 96 and they set me up with Ryan Cruz. He was amazing. I came into the salon with my hair being dried and in need of a trim or to be fixed up and left with my hair feeling lighter and soft. Amazing job. The salon also was adorable. Very quaint spot and the receptionists were very polite. Immediately offered me water and Ryan of course was prompt too. Highly recommend the salon and extremely Recommend Ryan! read more

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Just coming back to update. Ryan Cruz is still the best hair stylist I have ever been to. He recently took my dirty blonde hair and turned it into a bright blonde/turquoise pastel in one sitting. I've never had a stylist that was willing to work 8 hours straight to get my hair to the desired color. If you're looking for natural color or something wild Ryan will get you there! read more

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There's a reason I've followed Dave Bourbon regardless of where he's worked in the past. He's the best! I'm glad he's found a spot to settle in. I can walk in and let Dave work his magic without direction and I always leave pleased and smelling great (Love Aveda products). Love talking with Dave about music and he always remembers my kids' names. Thanks Dave! read more

Allie does such an amazing job! She is extremely talented and a great listener. They use top of the line products and have great customer service. I highly recommend this salon! read more

This is truly a hidden gem. I have tried so many salons in San Luis, even one specifically catered to curly hair, and none of them can compete with District 96. I have had both Mary and Ryan cut my hair and both times it was sooooo good. Finally a salon that gets me! Thank goodness. Please don't ever leave me. read more

I absolutely love this place. The hairstylists are always so nice and skillful. I love the whole process and always love the final product. It is more expensive then a cheapo place like super cuts, but its sooo worth the money. You get personalized treatment and a super awesome head massage. I'm so sad to be moving away from the area, but I will still always get my hair done here when I come to visit. read more

I went to district 96 two years ago because my hair was screwed up by someone else and Ryan fixed it and did a great job! I still see Ryan today and his work speaks for itself.. Amazing! Refer all my friends and family there! read more

Katy is awesome! I saw her for the first time a couple of weeks ago for highlights I have dark brown and she did an awesome job! We had to stay a little late because I have so much hair but she didn't mind! I definitely recommend Katy. read more

Dave Bourbon has given me so many different great cuts over the last five years. My wavy hair has had a lot of train-wreck cuts from stylists who don't know how to cut curly hair. But Dave always know exactly how to work with my hair, even as the gray moves in and changes the texture. I always walk out of the shop feeling great, knowing I have a high-end cut that will look great for weeks with minimal care. What a friendly, great crew at District 96! Thanks for keeping me looking good! read more

This salon was recommended by a friend. I called and got an appointment the same day with Dave. I went in with a vague idea of what I wanted and he worked with that. I just knew I liked lots of layers and a more choppy kind of look. He did an awesome job, was friendly, cool and nonjudgmental of me usually cutting my own hair. I love my new haircut! I would definitely go back. The price was up there, but worth it. It's rare that I leave a salon liking what they did with my hair. read more

Mary is wonderful with cuts and color. The salon moved and it is near Firestone. Great salon! (They even have great coffee and cowboy cookies.) read more

This salon is hip and happening. The owner, Mary, is SUPER sweet and gives a great cut.

This salon is transgender friendly!! Because I am trans, I have had many uncomfortable experiences at salons. Dave treats me like any other girl. I always leave feeling extra confident because he's so encouraging and positive. He knows what he's doing and I always love what he does with my hair. He also never tries to sell me any products. A standard haircut is $60 which is pricey for me, a college student, but it's absolutely worth it. read more

I loved the energy of this salon. I liked the helpful staff and my all around experience! Its also directly in downtown SLO so its easy to find. The Staff i felt was experienced in consulting and with the Aveda hair products. I definitely recommend this salon and will be back! read more

Followed the suggestion of a friend to book an appointment with Dave, best advice ever! I love my hair color! Dave had some great styling tips for my super fine hair and offered some useful suggestions on products. He is so laid back and conversation just flowed naturally. Scheduling was super easy, the atmosphere was relaxed and I can't wait for my next visit. read more

Ryan is fantastic and was able to accommodate my last-minute request for an appointment. Great experience!

I have recently moved up here to SLO this past year after being in LA for the last 12 years so I am a bit of a snob with who I let touch my hair. I have met Allie through my girlfriend here and she is the sweetest so I gave it a whirl. And she absolutely exceeded my expectations. I could not be more happy with the way it turned out. It was a very bold and new cut for me so the fact that I am so happy with it speaks volumes. She also took the time to teach me how to do easy curls with a wand, as I am a bit of a dumb dumb when it comes to things like that. But she gave me a "how to curl for dummies" lesson so I can look fabulous without too much effort. I highly recommend her for both hair and overall adorableness. THANKS ALLIE!!!! read more

District 96 has been my salon for some time now...and my stylist, Mary, is the best. She always gives me the best color and cut (I always get plenty of compliments-even weeks afterwards!) The salon is very urban-trendy, cute, clean and welcoming. They sell all my favorite Aveda products and I am just so happy that I have found such a great little spot to get my hair done! read more

I looked and looked for someone to help me make my hair which is dark brown, with heavy blonde highlights. I FINALLY found the perfect match for me. A girl named Katy at District 96 downtown ...she did exactly what I wanted and it turned out perfect! I highly recommend her to anyone who has dark hair and wants to go light!!! Perfect everytime and great pricing! read more

Shannon is great. It makes my day to see her. She does an amazing job and is really good at understanding my odd sense of humor. I feel really welcome and relaxed here. The place is super clean and located next door to favorite coffee shop! read more

I stumbled into this place walking through SLOfor my first time after a botched home color job and cut way overdue. Thanks Ryan for making me feel and look pretty again! I now have an excuse to visit here often! read more

I love this place and Joshalynn is wonderful! It's easy to feel intimidated because all the girls are beautiful and very stylish but they are so nice and friendly and down to earth once you get to know them. I have an above the shoulder hair cut and I can be hard to please when it comes to my hair but I love the way she cuts my hair. She also does my color and it's wonderful! My fiancee gets his hair cut there and she does an amazing job. Highly recommended. If you cannot see her then the girl next to her, Jen, is also wonderful! read more

I have been going to Mary Moore for over 20 years and no one has ever done a better job to make me feel beautiful. I get compliments all the time on my hair! Always I say how Mary is magical read more

Sarah Demolar is awesome! She is really friendly, helpful, has great advise, and really knows what she is doing. Thanks for the awesome haircut! read more

Shannon is amazing! I never know what I want so she just does her thing and it always looks great! I always feel taken care of when I walk in, they offer a beverage and sometimes even a cookie! read more

Alli is amazing! She has put dimension into my hair better than I could have hoped for, and her prices are half of what she probably should be charging. Great place to go for reasonably priced but top of the line color/cuts. I won't trust my hair with anyone else again. Also, excellent customer service and everyone at the salon is super sweet. The products they use are non-damaging. read more

It was my first time trying District 96. It was the first salon I ran into walking from the main parking garage on Marsh, and it turned out to be a great place!! I got my hair cut and colored in a reasonable time and at a great price. I was happy that they could accommodate me on a busy Saturday with no appointment having been made. It had a good vibe and I think the stylist name was Heidi. She did such a great job and was really friendly. I love my hair! read more

I totally love this salon!! The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I can always get an appointment easily and never have to wait long. The salon decor is really nice and clean. They have super yummy cookies and drinks for the taking and good magazines. I love when I'm under the heater, but there's lots of good reading material around... and they always do! :) My stylist is MARY MOORE... She's done AMAZING things to my hair. I have VERY naturally curly hair that is hard to style and manage and she's shown me lots of great tricks to optimize my curls, including good products on the market, how to style it better, and she cuts it in a way that makes my hair fall beautifully. I'd recommend Mary and this salon to anyone that's looking for awesome hair, great service and a reasonably priced deal. =) read more

Katrina is awesome! Really knows what shes doing and very friendly. She gave helpful tips along the way to keep my hair healthy. This first time she cut my hair she taught me how to curl it correctly after my cut, free of charge, and before my second cut, she did a free deep conditiong treatment on my hair. I love my long hair and wanted to keep as much length as i could so she trimmed it up and spend the extra time to "dust" my layers so it hardly took any length. Shes really sweet, gives great scalp massages while shampooing your hair, and you get complementary cucumer water (or other beverages) and cookies! Overall a great place and the staff has fun with eachother. I have only had experience w Katrina, and will likely stick with her because she been so great, but from what I have seen from the rest of the staff, you would be lucky to get any one of these stylists! read more