John understands my quirky gray curly/wavy hair. I feel fun and fresh after his cut.read more

First haircut since I moved here from Brooklyn- my wavy/ curly hair had not been cut since August…read more2023- and the whole experience wildly exceeded my expectations. First of all, Rutabaga salon = John. So, no distractions. Chill environment, John has quiet confidence & is comfortable in his skin, so you are instantly at ease. You can just be yourself. (Not every salon or stylist is like this- sometimes it feels like poser central & it's just exhausting.) We talked about what I wanted, he washed my hair, and cut it- conversation flowed easily, but I also sensed that if I just wanted to be quiet that would have been fine also. But- let's talk about the cut! Layers can go very wrong with my hair, so I have avoided them for 5 years. Length weighs my curls down so that it is wavy. When it is cut: boing! And my curl pattern is irregular. I don't blow it dry. My styling method is: wet my hair. Add non-silicon leave in conditioner (As I Am, Camille Rose, JVN). Maybe a little salt spray or tiny bit of oil once it dries. John, of course, knew this, because he *asked*. Post haircut- I wake up- my hair looks great. My hair looks amazing wet, too. The layers frame my face and don't do anything weird-- you have NO idea how many times that has not been the case. [The last time I had layers it was a "precision" cut and the stylist used some kind of cream full of beeswax that my porous hair sucked up. I looked like I had a wig. And of course that was the week I had my corporate head shot.] So, TL; DR: Reasonably priced, first-rate haircut. Focused, expert stylist who will put you at ease. TWO TIPS: parking for the salon is on E. Howard, so make the turn either right after you cross the railroad tracks or right before- depending on which way you are going. Book in advance!! Unsurprisingly, he stays busy. I booked my March appointment in February- it was well worth the wait, but don't expect to call & get a slot straightaway.

My wife went here for the first time and she was a walk-in. The staff were very friendly and did a…read moregood job! She was very satisfied! This salon provides a nice, comfortable environment. She will go back. Thank you very much! (I wrote this review for my wife because I am a member of Yelp and she is not).

Very personalized service. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Excellent stylists. They know me and…read moreall my preferences. They even welcome my little comfort Dog. I have recommended them to friends--all of whom love Salon Marsof as much as I do. They go above and beyond to ensure that customers get what they want and are happy. Home-like atmosphere thanks to Maria and her mother, Ms. Sophie, and staff.

Very pleased with their services! Jason was very attentive…read moreto my needs and did an awesome job on cut and highlights!! Making an appointment to follow up soon!!

I got some bad color here, spent a ton of money. Now, I'm having to go somewhere else to get it…read morefixed and pay even more. Not going back.

Adryanna colored my hair and did a fabulous job on my first appointment. While she is a whiz with…read morevibrant color, my color is blonde highlights. She made it look just like the photo I showed her with no brassiness. Made my next appointment with her before I left. Would highly recommend!

Booking was easy and timely getting in for my haircut appointment w/Debi. Debit is a wonderful…read morestylist who I have visited several times in the last year.

I had Angel and she was great! This is the best my hair has ever looked. She listened carefully to…read morewhat i wanted and explained everything she was doing before she did it.

I have been coming here for a while and every time leave feeling like a new person! Anthony was…read moretruly amazing not only with my hair but felt like I've known him forever! I high recommend this salon as well as him!!

Marky is the best! He's so talented but we also always end up having the best time even if I'm in…read morethe chair for multiple hours when I'm asking for something more difficult. I always feel x10 more confident and in a better mood in general after leaving his chair.

My first review did not post. Here I go again. My wife got absolutely scammed by Cartez. She went…read morein for a consultation for a perm. Showed the reference photos. He said to grow it out another month and scheduled the perm. She was so excited and he assured her he could achieve what she wanted. Unfortunately, that clearly did not happen. She left and called me in tears too embarrassed to say anything and out $340 for nothing more than a traumatic salon experience. There are no curls whatsoever. The rods used were way too big for her short hair. This is essentially a root lift. Not what she asked for. The cut is shorter and choppier than what she wanted in the back. The rods were all over the place and not in line, causing her hair part to be jagged considering there are no curls to cover it. I called the store and asked to speak with the owner. I keep getting the run around and more excuses I'm not buying. This is unacceptable at any reputable salon which means this clearly isn't one. After several run around calls with the front office coordinator, Cartez graciously offered to fix her hair, but how can we trust him when he couldn't do it the first time and has so many other terrible reviews naming him between here and google. I keep being told Tiffany will call me. That was Thursday. Now it won't be until Tuesday. If I don't hear anything by Tuesday I am coming in person to be dealt with. I'm not being ignored or gaslit. This is wrong, unethical and fucked up to charge someone such an astronomical amount for something they did not ask for and then gaslight them into thinking they know what they are doing. Cartez shamed her for going to a barber shop, rushed because his next client came in, and really took advantage of the pink tax by charging her 88 dollars for a women's cut, while by the looks of other comments a mens is somewhere around 40. Like I said I'm not buying the excuses being told via the middleman, and I don't care to be a Karen when it is warranted. If this isn't resolved I will literally not stop shitting about it online. Tiffany, call me please.

Just got another flawless haircut from Kristy McKinley, that's seven or eight in a row. A friend…read morejust asked if I'd been working out. No, LOL, but i got a great cut and that comment was worth putting into a review. I always ask her to cut my hair so it will look good for a few months, instead of the usual six weeks. Somehow, they really do look great several months out. Magic.

I walked in looking for a quick wash in a pinch and happened to catch Jenny in a gap between…read moreclients. She took me right away and was a pleasure to talk to. She did a fantastic job and I'm so grateful she helped me out even though the salon doesn't really take walk-ins. Thanks again, Jenny!