Had my hair done there today. She was great to hang out with and she TRANSFORMED my hair! She…read morecommunicated every step of the way and checked in periodically to make sure that I was on board with what she was doing. The atmosphere is super calming and pleasant!

I am beyond elated. I have finally found my KC hair stylist. I moved to KC 1.5 years ago and had…read moreyet to find a stylist that created a cut/style/color that made me 100% happy. A confidence booster. Her name is Alivia. I showed her photos of hair styles, we talked quite a bit, she listened, provided suggestions and explained in detail what she planned to do and why. She is attentive, thorough and an absolute delight. The cherry on the top is that I can walk to the salon. Thank you Alivia.

I started visiting this salon and the stylist Madi Ahl after moving back to the area. We had…read morediscussed at length plans for my hair/extensions for my wedding, just minor tweaks to current hair color. After 6 months of visiting this salon regularly, my appointment prior to my wedding arrives and we had all new extensions to be placed (which was pricey). Madi mentions she will tone them which I thought great. She turns them a very gray color (which she kept describing as neutral) when my hair highlights were a more golden tone. I pointed out that they don't match and she tried multiple times to convince me it's all fine. She kept taking pictures in different light to convince me it was fine. I felt very gaslit that we weren't seeing the same thing. We finally got to a point where i was exhausted and wanted to go home and I did feel we had it looking better. The next morning, in daylight, I could see my hair and the extensions DO NOT match or blend whatsoever. And my wedding was in a week. I reached out and again got the sense that Madi didn't want to admit her mistake and fix the issue. (Keep in mind I heard her mutter under her breath that normally extensions take longer to process toner and she didn't know what happened- which I've later learned is actually not true). I said I wanted to get the leftover extensions to have them fixed somewhere last minute (given that my wedding was in a week) and she cancels all my future appointments. Nice customer service. I do not recommend this salon to anyone.

I love this salon! I began going to HELM when I lived in the neighborhood. I no longer live nearby…read moreand STILL make a point to only get my hair cut and colored here. These stylists know their craft well and clearly strive to offer a true boutique experience at this salon. They go beyond the simple cut and color and truly cater looks specifically to what would look good on you, knowing the correct questions to ask their clients in order to meet and often exceed expectations. I often find myself zoning out during my longer appointments for balayage because the atmosphere in this refurbished loft building downtown is SO relaxing! At the end of my appointments I always leave impressed, not just with my own hair results but after watching the results of others. You 100% receive what you pay for - as their prices are what you would expect for a downtown salon. It is worth the money as they always deliver a great product and experience. The best hairstyles of my life came from this salon - Thanks, HELM!

I love RIO salon! Katie is my go to person! I go to her for every single cut and style. She also…read moredid my wedding hair TEN years ago and it was so perfect!! It even looked great the next morning. Her head massages during the hair washing is the best thing on earth. Relaxing, convenient, and great!

I managed to get my haircut here one time... And Melissa did a phenomenal job. However, I set my…read morenext appointment and was not able to make it due to work. When I called, the lady that answered the phone was pretty rude and annoyed that I was late to my appointment, I understand that they have a job to do, so do I. With that bounderish response and reply, I think I will find somewhere else to get my haircut. Besides, 50 bucks for a men's haircut? This is not The Plaza honey!

I've been making monthly visits to Sandra since one day 2003 when, in an emergency, I needed to…read morelook presentable on a few hours notice. She was able to get me in right away and did such a great job she's been cutting my hair ever since. She used to own her own shop near 10th & Broadway, but a couple of years back she was pushed out by real estate developers. Luckily she was able to team up with another downtown stylist who also lost her shop to developers and now works out of that salon (Jeannie's). Sandra is very personable and has a fantastic memory -- after a few visits she'll know all about you and how you like your hair. She's also very detailed, you don't leave until your haircut is perfect. A typical wash-and-cut will run $25 and includes a scalp massage -- my favorite part of the experience. She does both men's and women's hair. It may be just the timing of my appointments but it seems like more of her customers are men. I've seen her do children's cuts too, but don't worry -- there are never kids running unrestrained about the shop. Parking is a little tricky as there are only a couple of legal spots on her block. However you can park in the Clubhouse Lofts parking lot right around a corner and pick up a temporary permit from the front desk inside the salon to put on your dashboard. Granted, if you live downtown, you'd just walk anyway; but she has quite a few suburban clients as well.

Just moved to Kansas City today and needed a haircut for tomorrow. Tough to find a place open at 7p…read moreat night but this place was and they fit me in. Jaci was great. Did not expect the treatment that I received because I came in right before they closed but I was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

so I was looking for a new hair stylist to help me learn how to deal with my curly hair. after many…read moreyears I've decided to embrace my natural hair. I can't say enough amazing things about James. he's a great teacher. he's patient and has lots of great pointers for me. not to mention he's an amazing human being. I love the online system to book an appointment and you know what it's going to cost going in. it's a nice, relaxing space to be and to get your haircut and or colored in the vibe in the place is absolutely great.

James has been cutting my hair for years now!!!! Great…read moreService !!! Top notch stylist !! Great prices !! Cool place!! Love this place refer everyone I know to them ... Thanks for the great services !!!!!!!!!!

Since moving to KC about 2 years ago, I've tried several salons. I've had some good luck and some…read morenot so good luck but figured I'd take a look around up North once again. I live near Parkville but had never thought to look there for some reason. After visiting Tiffany at Aura Hair Studio this past week, I'm SO glad I decided to try this place. The studio is adorable and tastefully decorated. All the staff I came in contact with were very nice and helpful. My stylist, Tiffany, did a fantastic job and really listened to what I had to say and my needs and wants. She provided input and made suggestions along the way, which I greatly appreciated. She also explained why she suggested alternatives so I would understand why that may be a better option for me. We were definitely on the same page and as a result my cut and highlights turned out wonderfully. I also got to speak to the owner for a few moments as she introduced herself and gave me some of Tiffany's background and hair expertise. The pricing is fair and competitive with other salons I've been to and researched. For partial highlights & a cut, with wash and style included, it was $110. All of their prices are online so you can decide if it's within your budget or not beforehand. While I am frugal, $110 was definitely worth walking out of the salon feeling great and having exactly what I asked for. I'm so pleased with Tiffany and all of the staff at Aura Hair Studio!

An inviting and well spaced salon, currently keeping appts very minimal for safety. I've been a…read moreclient for years and all of the ladies are VERY talented and considerate, very experienced. A treasured local business!

When I still lived in KC this is the only place I trusted with my hair. Trust me, I have been every…read morehair color, and cut so I've experienced a lot of damage and no one knew quite how to handle it until I came here. Shari is the BEST. she listens to exactly what you want and it comes out perfect every time. Everyone I met here was super friendly and helpful and they also have a great location. If you are in KC and need your hair done, this is your place!

Emily has been my hairdresser for a year now and I am so thrilled to have found her! She is so very…read moretalented- I get compliments on my haircut daily! She takes her time and listens to what style you're wanting. I not only look forward to my time in the chair, but also showing off my new do! Thanks Emily, you're amazing!

At my previous hair studio, it was nice...until I found out the owners were purposefully coming to…read morework while having Covid. This is not the case here! At Opal & Orchid Hair Studio you can tell the employees and management all care about each other and their customers. I highly recommend you check out Catie and Emily as both are amazing stylists!