What a nice salon! From the moment I walked in the door, I was treated like I was special. Everyone was very professional and friendly. The salon is clean and the decor is current. I walked in with my hair in a ponytail hating it, and walked out loving it. I can't say enough about the woman that did my hair, Leah. She was great, she gave me a great cut and beautiful color. I just told her to do what she thinks will look good for the color and left the cut and length up to her. It's exactly what I had in mind only better. She knew exactly what to do for my curly hair, and she didn't try to make me look like everyone else out there. She listened to me and that's a big deal. I told Leah I wanted to try some new products and she introduced them to me slowly starting with what I needed the most, until I said stop, no high pressure sales. I'm so happy with my hair and can't wait to start using my new goodies. Leah is just the best, and I have a new salon that makes me very happy and a new stylist that is so warm and friendly it's like going to see my bestie to get my hair cut. read more

InSpire Salon & Spa - Loved my new color and cut! - Day Spas Near Me - Bakersfield, California

During the week, this salon is not overly busy and it is actually quite relaxing. And clean. They have a lot of quality hair product for sale to browse but I have never felt any pressure to buy. But, I did buy. No pressure tactics to me = more sales for the salon! The girls here are pretty friendly. I had 2 great visits and was wondering if this would finally be my regular salon. This is despite the fact that it is much further from my home than others I have visited. My third visit was horrible. My hair has looked pretty bad (washed out) the last 5 weeks but I have said nothing. I did cancel my next appt. No follow up by staff as to why and I lack the conviction to make a huge deal of it. It is only hair. Live and learn, moving on and I have to find somewhere else. Maybe it was just bad luck for me that day. If you do go here, try to park as close to the salon as possible as cars get broken into in the lot, notably beside the garbage dumpster. read more

InSpire Salon & Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Ashley was my Hair Stylist (refered from a coworker) she's such a sweet person! Easy to talk to and was super friendly. She communicated with me about my hair and what I wanted (no surprises) I wanted just a touch up and Highlights + a trim. I have ALOT of hair and it's damaged at the ends. So she was very patient and gentle. It was a great experience and I loved my hair at the end. I will definitely be coming back read more

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I was having a lot of frizz issues, dying curls, strung out looking hair, and a heavy, bulky form. Leah used the Ouidad method of cutting to transform my hair, restore my natural curl, and give my hair a beautiful shape overall. She did a phenomenal job!! I was over the moon!! ** Just a note: Not everyone who gets their curly hair cut is getting this specific method though. If you want a Ouidad cut, you will have to specifically ask for it when you make your appointment. It requires a consultation prior to cutting. It also take quite a bit longer than a standard cut as every curl is given attention to. But totally worth it! read more

This salon is now Ouidad certified. So I had to try it out. I have tried so many stylists who say they "know" curly hair. Ha! I anyways end up with a similar triangle hair cut no matter how many layers or how they dry cut my hair. So, I was so super excited to try a Ouidad certified stylist. There had to be a cut that would actually add style to curly hair, not just a cut. Brittany was AWESOME! She was friendly and knowledgeable. She listened to my curly hair problems and I felt she really listened. She cuts to each individual curl. Mind Blown!! Ladies, we don't have straight hair. Each curl is different from the other. Each curl needs attention. You will not be disappointed if you get your haircut by Brittany. I walked away a happy lady with beautiful gorgeous curls. Oh, yeah and I actually left a salon curly. Usually stylists are so eager to straighten my hair, since that is easier, but not this time. When you find someone who actually knows curly hair you walk away a more beautiful, curlier you; not the straightened out version. Pure joy!! read more

Having just moved here from Los Angeles, I decided to try this salon because it is located near me. I'm so glad I gave it a chance! Went to see Amber. Got the best haircut ever! I will definitely be going back. read more

AMBER IS YOUR GIRL. She always does my hair best, , super nice, & highly recommend her.

This new salon is just what the NW needs! It is very upscale inside and reminded me of the inside of a women's locker room at a country club. Each area has the typical mirror, purse hooks under the counter (love that!), and dark wood surrounding cabinetry that houses all those wonderful salon products that they use. With the wood and the colors it feels very rich and warm inside. Kelly always cuts my hair there. I let her pretty much do what she feels is necessary to get me through the next couple months until I see her again. I leave feeling refreshed and recharged and with plenty of money left in my wallet. I must mention Kelly does a fantastic job and is very passionate about hair. She's been doing mine for years and she also does beautiful up dos. I haven't dyed my hair yet, but she's a pro at that too. I highly suggest her and this salon for your beauty needs! read more

I had an appointment with Brittany today for an ombre and was not disappointed! She knew exactly how to color my hair with its history, asked lots of questions, and explained the entire process thoroughly. This was my first time getting my hair done professionally and I was not disappointed. There were no surprises, catches, nor was I ever pressured or uncomfortable. The salon was clean and everyone was extremely gracious and professional. I would definitely come back!! read more

InSpire Salon & Spa - My ombre, done by Brittany. Absolutely love it!!! - Day Spas Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Got cosmetic tattooing from Marianna and it was Incredible! She was so very thorough and informative ! She got me in right on time for my appt ! She took time explaining everything to me and is a wonderful conversationalist. Now let's get to my brows !!! Omg they are amazing my eyebrows typically are the longest part of my make up routine and now i dont have to worry because i have totally flawless brows! I only have a before and after photo right now but i will update and post a follow up photo once they are healed. Would like to add that she did mention she has been doing cosmetic tattooing for 12 YEARS so she has a ton of knowledge and experience !!! All around it was a wonderful experience !! She took a full 10 minutes after my appt to explain in great detail my after care instructions , as well as applied my after care cream while i watches so i knew exactly how to do it. This woman knows her stuff i will without a doubt be returning for eyeliner! read more

InSpire Salon & Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I love InSpire Salon! Leah is my stylist and does an excellent job! She's a pro with curly hair and transformed my style. Her knowledge of styling is also matched by her ability to make you feel special each and every visit. The staff is also upbeat and positive! read more

I am absolutely in love with my hair after getting it cut and colored by Irene! I've been going to her for the last several months and I leave every time feeling beautiful! I now refer to her as "The Hair Goddess." She took the time to get to know me and my hair routine and made sure to give me a cut that is flattering to my face shape. I keep my hair pretty long so it tends to get flat on the top due to the weight. Irene added in layers that blend perfectly and add volume without looking choppy. She also added some blonde highlights on my last visit to brighten things up for the summer and I'm in love with how natural they look! She even gave me a complimentary hair treatment when my hair was getting dry and taught me some great techniques for curling my hair. The salon itself is a beautiful and relaxing environment. Everyone greets you with a smile and makes sure you feel like a princess. If you are looking for a great experience and quality service I definitely recommend this salon and I definitely definitely recommend Irene! read more

Inspires Salon & Spa is Very Classy. The minute you walk in you are treated like a Queen . They only sell top of the line products, Leah Lay ( the owner) goes above and beyond to make you feel special as well as all the girls working at the Salon I would Highly recommend this Salon & Spa to all you ladies that want to look gorgeous when you walk out the door . Love Love this place !! read more

This is an amazing salon. Had such a great time at the customer appreciation event. They are wonderful people and really care about their clients read more

This Salon is nothing short of amazing. I made an appointment to get my locket hair extensions moved up and my roots touched up with Samantha. As soon as I walked in the door I was welcomed and felt very comfortable. Since I had never been to this salon and don't live in Bakersfield, it was nice to feel welcomed. As soon as Samatha started doing my hair I knew this was the right fit for me. My results were amazing and the price was right. I can't wait to go back! Thanks Samantha! read more

Just wow. I walked in and was greeted right away. I waited a couple minutes (but I was way early so it was totally expected) was offered water and a magazine while I waited(super nice front desk lady) then Brittany took care of my hair! And let me tell you! AMAZING! My hair has never felt and looked so healthy. Over all! Very sweet staff Brittany is highly recommended and works miracles! read more

Inspire is horrible! Owner has everyone on edge! They just lost the best manicurist in town and one of the best hair dressers is leaving also ! Tension in salon is so thick you can cut it with a knife! Awful experience ! read more

I have had the worst experience with them! My husband got me a gift card for Mother's Day to get a facial and a prenatal massage! I don't know how many times I called to get the massage before my baby came. She either wasn't there or wouldn't return my calls. Never got the facial because she is NEVER available, tried to use my gift card to get my nails done and the nail lady would be to busy to make an appointment or once again I would never get a call back! I'm so disappointed that I don't even want to go there anymore! That's 275$ of my husbands money wasted on such a rude place!! So if you know someone there great but don't try this place as a "new" customer, you won't get helped at all. It's been 5 months and still no one will call me back. read more

Clean salon, great service, and friendly staff! I recommend going to Kacey Talbot! She's an amazing hair dresser and makes you feel super comfortable. She is very friendly and good at her job. I wanted highlights that also matched my blonde ends exactly and she got the job done no problem. Definitely recommend her and this salon! :) read more

Love this place. Front desk is attentive and friendly. The place always appears clean and very inviting. The color and decor is warm and chic. I go to Alyse and she is great with curly hair. Patty is also great at straightening and hair color. If you want a place to try this is the salon I would recommend to anyone who wants a change. read more

The salon is nice. The staff was friendly. I got a haircut and color for only a hundred bucks but it did not look cheaply done. Gia did an awesome job! She was very friendly and chatty but at the same time had a professional demeanor. I will definitely come back and would recommend Gia to anyone. read more

Got a cut and color by Kristina. I absolutely love it and she made me feel comfortable and did exactly what I wanted. Very clean, professional, and reasonably priced. Would recommend this salon to anyone! read more

Elegant spa setting offering the finest in hair care, nails and skin treatments!! The staff is extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. The pricing is comparable to other similar places! read more

Love this place! My hair dresser moved here after being at a different salon for many years! And holy cow is this place clean. Love the Friendly staff, and love the decor. read more

This was my first time at this salon and it is always scary going to a new place. The staff are all friendly and Gia did a great job. Probably one if the best cuts I have ever had. She listened and did exactly what I asked for, made a couple suggestions and blow dried my hair with a curl at the end. In addition to the great cut and style, she scrubbed my scalp which felt amazing. The best part was it only was $40. Going back and requesting Gia again! read more

Leah the owner has been my stylist and friend for over 25 yrs! Always does great with my thick, curly/wavy, and frizzy hair. I've learned so much from her too. My daughter has tight curly long hair and always loves her Ouidad cut and style. The salon has great service and products! read more

Just got my hair cut by Francis, and it looks GREAT! Fellas...don't be afraid to man up, and get your haircut at this salon, you won't be disappointed!! read more

I made an appointment with Frances. I love the atmosphere, the look of the place. Everyone is friendly! Frances has taken my hair to whole new level! Love how she knows exactly what my hair needs, and knows what color will fit me! When washing my hair, I can fall asleep because she massages the head so well. I feel so relaxed coming to her! She makes you feel at home and listens to what concerns you have about your hair! She is also a barber which is awesome!!!! read more

The best salon I've ever been to. I've been a client of Leah's for years and have used this salon since it opened. The owner and staff really care about their clients and want you to be happy. They work incredibly hard to make you beautiful and they are very talented. I'm not a natural beauty, but I always feel amazing and beautiful after my appointments with them. There is a comfortable, but chic vibe and the staff are trained in the latest techniques. I'm picky and I love them for their reasonable prices for the services you get, plenty of fun, and being pampered and treated like they truly want you as a customer. If you give them one try, you'll always want to come back... What an asset to the community! read more

Amazing salon. Professional staff... And of course I love my hairdresser, Lisa Mundy!!! I would highly recommend this salon

inSpire Salon & Spa is the best salon I've ever used. It's beautiful & carry a huge assortment of product and gifts. All of the ladies who work here are great. I personally have been trusting owner Lea Lay with my crazy hair for many years. She's the best! She turned my frizzy hair into smooth shiny hair. I love it! I recommend Lea to anyone. Natalie did my granddaughters hair for prom & it was beautiful. If Lea is booked, try Natalie. She great. I recommend InSpire Salon & Spa to everyone. You won't be disappointed is the services or the staff. read more

I had an amazing experience. Gia Bohannon was a great stylist. She listened to what I wanted and she gave helpful suggestion. I leave happy everytime! She really is extremely nice. read more

I would absolutely recommend Sam. She has been doing my hair for 2 years now and she always leaves it looking great. My hair doesnt feel or looked damage!! The salon itself has a great vibe, isnt too busy, everyone is so nice and professional read more

Really disappointed in Irene. I brought my young sister in to see her so she could get her hair cut from short to ultra short, but once my sister sat down and Irene found out what she wanted she said she didn't have enough time to do it... Ok fine, I get that, but she told my sister, "well let's see what I can do," anyways and continued to cut her hair, only to still not have enough time to complete the haircut and only give her a trim. So we still had to pay for a haircut, even though it wasn't what my sister asked for and Irene said if she had time to finish it the next day she would let us know... Why would we spend money on another haircut the day after the first haircut? It makes no sense and honestly my sister feels manipulated. If I hadn't been waiting in the front and knew what was happening, I'd had just told her we were leaving. Any stylist with common sense would have just had us reschedule. So frustrating! read more

A group of 6 of us had a day together here, and the owner was so nice and accommodating! Stacy did an amazing massage, Kristin an incredible facial, and Cheryl a fantastic pedicure. Throughout the morning, several other women that work there came over to check on us. I can't say enough great things about this salon! read more

Irene Sanders did an amazing job with my tape in extensions. From ordering the correct colors to up-keep and maintenance, she really went above and beyond to make sure I got what I wanted. I highly recommend Irene for any hair service, as she will ensure that her client is happy! read more

NATALIE...The Best!! Went in with a picture..Came out looking exactly like the picture..How often does that happen?? Was really nervous that when I got home I couldnt repeat what she had done, she walked me through exactly how to do it..Even had me do a few curls myself to make sure I had it. She was GREAT! read more

I read good reviews about this salon, so I decided to try it out. I wasn't disappointed. The salon itself is really cute. It's a nice atmosphere. Gia cut my hair, and it was the best haircut I have ever had. I showed her a few pictures, and she gave me a perfect cut. She also did a very nice job styling it, and she gave me a few tips for replicating the look. I will definitely return to this salon and request Gia! read more

Unprofessional!! Don't see Kelly. I had an appt and had to cancel because I didn't have a sitter I had cancelled the day before and NOT the day of my appt. Than she cancelled on me because her daughter was sick, I txt her twice after that and she never responded even if she was upset she should of txt that she couldn't do my hair. read more

I've had my hair done by several of the ladies at inspire! On top of leaving feeling gorgeous, I always appreciate positive energy and great conversation, not only between my stylist and I, but between the other ladies as well! I highly recommend Inspire to anyone looking for a new look and a fun appointment! read more