I went to Dee (Diana) for my hair, I got a full highlight and trim. I am so so happy with how my hair turned out. I asked her to take me as blonde as possible, preferably a cool tone. She understood the assignment! I get so many compliments on the color of my hair, along with how healthy it looks. I'll be a regular with her. The salon is clean and she makes great conversation too that my appointment flew by. Thanks Dee! read more

Empower - Full blonde highlights - Hair Salons Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Excellent service, great atmosphere and professional stylists. I loved my cut and color.

Yesterday, I had bead hair extensions installed by a salon stylist who claimed to be a certified extension specialist. The salon website referred to her as specializing in extensions, as did the salon's social media pages. Throughout the process, she repeatedly injured me by yanking and pulling on my hair, as she was sewing in the wefts I would see strands of hair getting caught in the loops of the thread, which at one point she remedied by pinching said hair and ripping it out with her fingers. After finishing the sewing she then began to cut my natural long bob length hair with thinning shears. I told her I did not want my natural hair cut shorter which she replied by saying we were just removing bulk not taking length. As she began to thin out my hair I started to panic because she was ripping the shears through my hair fast which created a pulling sensation at my scalp. She assured me that was normal when thinning out bulky thick hair. After thinning out my hair the stylist repeatedly attempted to pressure me into coming back the next day to finish the service. I gave 3 different excuses of why coming back was not my preference and said I wanted to finish in an effort to get her to stop putting me in the uncomfortable situation. In addition to the extreme discomfort experienced during my service, the stylist did not finish the paid-for services. While my color was processing she informed me that I should pay prior to the end of the service while my hair processed because the salon was closing. I agreed because I was alone with her at 9 pm, past salon hours, due to the fact that she had not budgeted correctly for time. I did not want to have the cops called on me for refusing to pay or get into a confrontation alone in a locked building with someone I did not know. I tend to fawn. I'm working on it. I also still had hope my hair would turn out great. After I paid, she instructed me to come back the next day because it had gotten too late to dry my hair and style it. Again, I had no other option than to agree due to the fact that we were completely alone in a locked building at 9 pm at night and I was already so uncomfortable by the awkward situation. This morning, I woke up in a lot of pain, immediately realizing my extensions were incorrectly installed and quite tight and painful. Also too high on my head and too close to the hairline. I pulled my hair aside and noticed a red irritated scalp as well as many loose threads hanging down and loose thread loops along the track. In addition to the incorrect installation, I realized, after looking at the back of my head, that the stylist ripped out more than 50 percent of my natural hair with thinning shears during the haircut. The back of my head was now no more than 3 inches long all around my crown and so thin you could see the underlying weft. I contacted the salon owner with a request for a refund and explained everything that happened. The owner then sent me a text admitting the stylist was a novice and in training, effectively admitting in writing that she was not an extension specialist as they had advertised, but rather an extension apprentice who was in the learning phase. The entire reason for my selection of the stylist was based on a lie. Their website clearly showed that said stylist " specializes in extensions". I sent the salon pictures of my hair which pictured an extremely thin wispy bob with a short pixie length crown and underlying 18-inch long extensions which has created a very odd-looking unblended hairstyle. I have both a bob and long hair simultaneously. In addition, my color had no resemblance to my inspo photo. A greyish-ashy dull brown with a chalk-like finish rather than the soft chocolate brown with neutral highlights I requested. The salon refunded me $300 of the $2200 service and was unwilling to do anything further. They did offer to re-cut my hair as a remedy but I declined because I now have only one-quarter of the hair I had before visiting the salon. Lastly, I did not want to have them touch my hair again because they blatantly lied about the stylist's experience and were not empathetic whatsoever on the phone. Rather, they mentioned how important their time and their bottom line are in comparison to my $2000 investment. read more

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This was my fourth visit to Empower and I will absolutely come back! Diana "Dee" and Kerri worked on my hair and did a great job. I wanted to soften my natural root to old highlight line. They incorporated my natural dark/ dirty blonde in lowlights and added some more highlights for dimension. A nice, soft, fall blonde. The salon itself is a pleasant place to spend time. I appreciate their detail in aesthetic, light refreshments, and holiday decor. I also admire their community involvement with organizations like Reach St Pete. Thank you Empower! read more

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Came in for a quick wash and style for my graduation and Sarah did an excellent job! Loved the vibe and the service

I have been going here for quite awhile and I see Vanessa. I absolutely adore her and love the way she does my hair and takes care of me and how I look and feel. The very best place. read more

Highly recommend! Brittany is an amazing stylist. She took the time to talk through what I envisioned for my hair and I appreciated her going through each step of the process! She is very detailed oriented and neat. Love the high quality products that Empower uses! Everyone was friendly and such a positive atmosphere. I'm so happy and relieved to have finally found my new hair salon and stylist! read more

Empower - Hair Salons Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Had the best salon experience last week. Laura was my stylist and she is amazing! She listened to what I wanted and then delivered. She was also a very good conversationalist and I enjoyed her stories! The salon is open, bright and welcoming. I also love their community involvement and message (portion of their sales goes back into the community and they partner with local organizations) Annnnnd that was probably the best shampoo and condition of my life, I was not expecting a scalp massage and to feel so RELAXED from it. Normally I'm wincing in pain from getting my hair washed at the salon I was going to previously. Prices are fair and what I'm used to paying. I have found my new salon and stylist. read more

I went to this salon for the first time yesterday. I chopped off a lot of hair! The salon is really nice and cozy and I love the little library idea. Diana cut my hair and she was pretty fantastic. I love my results and got lots of compliments on my hair the rest of the day. read more

Kerri at Empower is amazing! I came in with a very specific thing in mind and she went beyond my expectations! I had an old ombre (about 16 months since my last dye job) and wanted something drastic and new. I sent her the reference photo and told her I wanted reds that matched my skin tone while also adding in dimension without flat color. I was a little afraid about damaging my hair, but Kerri took care to ensure that my hair stayed intact. It's been about 5 weeks and I've had no more fallout with each wash than I had before my appointment, and my hair still looks amazing. The color retention is so good, and she trimmed all my dead ends as well. The cost was great value, at least for what I'm used to paying in LA salons, and the quality of product is impeccable. She is great in the consultation, and was quick to reply to my instagram DM and get me in to the next available appt. She wants to make sure her clients are comfortable with their color, especially those who aren't used to drastic changes. I can't wait to see Kerri again to refresh my red color and go in with an even icier white in the front! Reference photo, before photo, day of after in different lighting, and 4.5 weeks of growth attached. 10/10 recommend Kerri! read more

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5 stars for sure! Comfortable space with wonderful and caring staff. Kerri keeps me looking my best. Pamper yourself or a loved one and go see these artists at Empower! They'll make you look and feel 100%. read more

The very best! Love Vanessa and her team. My husband and I will always come for our cuts here. Super convenient that Vanessa also does eyebrow waxing. We always enjoy our time here! read more

Liz Barnett is amazing!! She always gets my blonde right and gives the best haircuts. I get compliments all the time on my hair. Definitely the best. read more

Empower - Hair paint and haircut by Liz - Hair Salons Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Kerri is amazing. I followed her from her previous salon. She didn't own it so she decided to go in with Vanessa and open their own salon that aligned with their values and philanthropy. So, not only is she a color and cut expert, but she gives back to the community to boot. I 100% recommend Empower. All the stylist are wonderful. read more

I have been a faithful client of Cassilly's since she first began so it only made sense to follow her to her new home. Cassilly, as always, worked absolute magic on my hair. I came in with hair that truly suffered as the victim of my quarantine boredom and she managed to transform my disastrous hair into something beautiful. I can never sing her praises high enough because she continues to astound me with what she accomplishes. No matter the challenge I've brought her, from a bright blue peekaboo panel to a beautiful blonde balayage, she always exceeds my expectations. Above and beyond her talent, time spent with her is a true joy. She always makes you feel like the only person in the room when you're in her chair. I would have followed Cassilly to Super Cuts if that had been her journey but what a blessing that she came to such an incredible salon. Empower is a wonderfully bright space that allows for a quiet and intimate experience. The moment you step inside, you feel completely relaxed and at ease. I was nervous about venturing out during the pandemic but they did a great job keeping clients far apart and I never once felt unsafe. Cassilly's talent aside, the journey from North Tampa was well worth the trip for such a memorable experience. read more

I got a great haircut from Vanessa! She was a lot more attentive to getting everything looking just right than your average salon stylist that has cut my hair previously. The salon is delightful and cheery and their Covid-19 measures are thorough. I'll be back! read more

I have been following Elizabeth (Liz) Barnett for 10 years now. I have even followed her out of state because I will only trust her to do my hair. She is one of the most talented hairstylist that I have ever met. If you have blonde hair she is a perfectionist with it and will make your hair look so amazing without having frizzy ends or being worried that your hair will be damaged. I am blessed to have her as a hairstylist. read more

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Today was my first visit to this salon and I am definitely coming back. Diana "Dee" is wonderful, she listens and always does my hair exactly how I want it! The salon is beautifully decorated, very clean and has an amazing vibe! read more

So thankful and grateful for Cassily! For the first time in MONTH I've felt comfortable having my hair down and styled. In November of last year I was given a horrific haircut and was finally ready for it to be restyled and cut! Until I saw Cassilly, I was wearing my hair in a high pony tail for 3.5 months everyday. Thank you for fixing my mess! I'll never see anyone else ever again! read more

Sarah was a gem. A true "stylist" who considered what I wanted and discussed it in detail before starting. I left Empower looking spectacular, with shorter hair that required very little home management. A unique experience. read more

This company charged me a no show fee for canceling last minute because my grandmother died 2 hours before my appointment and I did not call them in time to avoid the fee. Sorry, but that last thing I'm thinking about when I find out a family member died is my hair. All they care about is money and they have no compassion for others. Pathetic and terrible business practices. read more

Great service and end result! Brittany listened to what I was looking for, gave suggestions and did a great job with my hair. The salon atmosphere is super warm and welcoming. I will definitely be back. read more

I have been going to see Kerri for years at another salon. When she took the plunge to open her own salon I made the switch immediately! I love the new salon and I can't say enough about Kerri, she is FABULOUS! Take a chance, you won't regret it!!! read more

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The salon atmosphere was very pleasant and everyone was very nice. Especially my stylist Dee. She was very knowledgeable, knew exactly what my hair needed, and helped me go beyond my initial request. She touched up my roots and restored some of the color to my hair that had faded. Would highly, highly recommend. read more

I started getting my haircut with this salon in 2020. I have had great success with every cut. Vanessa is my stylist and she is wonderful. I ask for options and she makes great recommendations for me including hair care products and extras that I can use to help with my hair care. Thank you! read more

I followed Vanessa from her previous place of employment to being the Co Owner of almost 2 years of Empower. It's always been a dream of hers to one day own her own Salon, she's made it and I'm so proud of her. She's an amazing stylist, colorist and friend. The place is very open and bright, with lots of space and ample parking. Vanessa books up far in advance so, if you'd like an appointment with her, plan in advance since she's that demanding. read more

Today was my first visit with stylist, Cassilly Higgins. I was greeted with such warmth the minute I walked in the door. I had to find a new stylist and heard Cassilly was quite talented. I can say I left getting exactly what I wanted: the color was perfect, the cut was sheer perfection and she added a gloss to my hair to revive it. I'm so blessed to have found such a multi-talented stylist. Life is good! read more

I absolutely loved empower salon. Brittany did an amazing job on my hair and I have never gotten so many compliments on it. I actually called her the next day to let her know that I was getting rave reviews. Not only is Brittany pretty amazing but so are the staff as people they are just great people who care about other people so I am so happy that I love them for what they do because I also love them for who they are read more

Audrey gave me the best haircut I've ever had last week. Super nice person too:)

Cassilly is amazing! She listened to my concerns with previous salons and what my hair goals were. She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and my hair looked amazing! Totally recommend Empower! read more

Hands down thee BEST salon in St. Pete/Tampa Bay area. My girl Vanessa is the best stylist and friend. Hair is always on point and get nothing but complements all the time. Awesome customer service, friendly staff and best of all the salon is all about empowering women! If you need your hair done, this is the place! read more

A very calm and pleasing experience with above expectation results. I would have no problem recommending this salon to anyone especially my daughter. My first visit was for foils and second for a hair cut, both great. read more

I cannot say enough good things about the team at Empower Salon. They are the only salon I trust with achieving the coloring I want for my hair! Not only do they provide excellent service (& I mean excellent) but they are such kind people, they do so much to give back to their local community! If you are hesitant, try them. Vanessa is my favorite and is one of the most talented, sweet people on this planet (But in all fairness the whole team is incredible!) read more

Danielle is awesome. She's cut and colored my hair exactly how I asked and her prices are reasonable. The staff are friendly and professional. And I love all the plants around the salon. read more

I love this space and the stylists! The salon is light and bright. They use only natural products, which is a big one for me. And the vibe is so warm and welcoming. They always want you to feel pampered and HEARD. It's a high-end experience without any pretentiousness. In fact, their focus is so much on community and giving back that you actually feel warm and fuzzy when you leave. Vanessa is who I have seen the most and I absolutely love her. She puts so much detail into my simple trim. It's always looking so fresh! read more

After being in lockdown for 2.5 months, I was looking pretty scary. It was time for a major haircut and color. I had heard about Empower, and wanted to support a women-owned business in my area. I got a great short-and-sassy haircut from Danielle, plus the most beautiful color, highlights,and gloss. Well worth it; I will be back. read more

I moved out of state a few months ago and have dreaded the thought of anyone else cutting or coloring my hair, that I can't even bring myself to go to another hair salon. I'm thankful for Vanessa, as I texted her the other day to get an appointment right before the New Year which I figured was a long shot but she's amazing and squeezed me in for an appointment. If you're in St Pete and haven't found your salon, check this place out! Vanessa's been doing my hair for over 10 years and I'd totally be lost without her. read more

Liz is an amazing stylist! I'm new to the area and was looking for a cut and color refresh. Liz gave me exactly what I wanted and more! She also gave me tons of great advice on products and things I can do to help my hair. I definitely recommend her and this super cute salon! read more

I absolutely enjoyed and was overly satisfied with the service and the finished product of my hair color and cut. The experience is completely rejuvenating. Vanessa was my stylist, she's got talent! I am very picky when I am investing in my hair, I will be the first to Speak up if I don't like something but I absolutely loved the whole experience and the outcome of my hair. I would 100% recommend Empower Salon to everyone, you will NOT be disappointed. read more

Empower - Happy customer! - Hair Salons Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Vanessa has been cutting my hair for years. I love her and her new salon! 10/10 recommend!