I had a great stylist at a really nice salon, someone my daughter went to school with and he was…read moregreat but he no longer works weekends. He owns the salon so I don't blame him and Good for him work less play harder. He was a bit far for me to drive, so I figured since I wasn't going to be seeing him anymore then I would try and find another salon. I found a new salon today - Salon Lucent. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my new stylist Lynsey!! She cut my hair exactly how I wanted and we even discussed what she is going to do for my next visit- we're going to color purple!!! I can hardly wait!! Try Salon Lucent in Valrico they are so nice they do great work there too!! Especially Lynsey

Could not be happier - saw Jules today for my first visit. She was incredibly helpful in guiding me…read moreto a good style and treatments for my hair. This salon is pleasant, clean, has a relaxing vibe. I left feeling confident and am truly looking forward to coming again.

I've been looking for a hair stylist to give me exactly what I wanted and after a few, I started to…read morelose hope that Tampa didn't have any or that I would have to drive farther. I started looking again and came across a few of Laura's hair cutting photos of exactly what I wanted and I called Monday and got an appointment on Friday with her. I arrived at my appointment and Laura let me know that she was behind on schedule and that she would be with me right away. I showed her one of her photos along with some face framing that I wanted done and she blew it out of the park! She gave me exactly what I wanted and was such a sweet and gentle soul. I can finally say I've found my new hairdresser and she's only 15 minutes from me! Thank you, Laura!

My daughter and I got together for Mother's Day this year so I decided while I was in town I would…read moreget my hair highlighted to fix the red ish tint to my blonde. Actually to get my hair back to normal and looking nice. Richard helped me decide what to do with my hair. I enjoyed my experience, love my hair, and will definitely be back. I also enjoyed Remi - Thank you!

Penny helped fix a botched haircut on my 12 year old son. She listened, recommended a solution, and…read moredid an awesome job! Salon was bright and sheik. Prices are fair. Penny just earned a new customer. Designated free parking spaces at front door. No complaints.

I love this salon!! I usually see Tina, who always does an amazing job, but everyone there is super…read morefriendly! I highly recommend booking an appointment today!

I am so grateful for my stylist, Tara. She does a great job with my cut and color. I love my time…read moreat the salon.

Okay, so I hesitated on writing this however, this is MY experience and every girl knows how…read moreexpensive hair is, so here goes.. I found this salon as it is in my area and when I first arrived I requested someone that is a MASTER at blonde hair. I was very particular and YES picky. Blonde hair is an art. I was paired with one of the stylists and I believe higher ups at this salon, however I won't name names out of respect. On the first visit I had a great experience, she was very personable and listened to what I wanted. I came in with a picture and showed her. The pic was of a shadow root and lighter/more natural towards the ends. She nailed that. However as time when on I became a little upset that I was paying a very high price and the entire time, other than the foil placements, I was with an assistant. This includes the wash and the dry. Meanwhile she was seeing other clients. I truly believe that getting your hair done is a personal experience and that if you're paying for someone who is a master at certain things, then they should be tending to you the entire time. Maybe not ALL the time if they need to slip in a quick cut or whatever. As the seasons changed I told her that I wanted a BRIGHT bleach platinum blonde. I showed her realistic photos of what I meant and I HAVE always had bright blonde. The photos were of my OLD hair before coming here. It just wasn't happening. I couldn't figure out if her formulas were off, she played it too safe or she just wasn't listening, I don't know but I eventually got fed up. I was spending in the $300s (which I have shoulder length hair) and then I felt guilty because of course tips are the norm... but I was tipping the main stylist for work I wasn't happy with on top of the assistant doing all the work. I was told I had "blonde blindness" which I felt a little offended by as I have ALWAYS had blonde hair. I am not a newbie at this. As all of this was happening I noticed the health of my hair declining badly. I noticed breakage all around my face and the ends felt like straw even with using purology and other good brands at home. I was surprised that the hair was so brittle and I wasn't even as blonde as I use to be. I finally found an amazing stylist locally who nailed what I had been asking for all along. She told me that a ton of my hair had broken off and that the damage was from overlapping of foils, which is a no no apparently. I cannot speak for any other stylists in the salon and the atmosphere is very clean and inviting. For me, I let my feelings ride at first about not having the stylist tend to me because if the work was great then fine. But all in all, I wasn't happy. Attached is a photo the new stylist took of all the breakage. In conclusion if you're seeking BRIGHT, platinum type blonde, this may not be the salon for you.

Just finished an amazing apt at Salon Estetica with Daniel. Not only were my cut and color exactly…read morewhat I wanted but I walked out of there with the best blow out I have ever had! It was really nice too because there was a massage included during the hair wash which was so relaxing and just what I needed after a long work week. I def rec anyone needing a stylist they can trust to schedule at Salon Estetica with Daniel! 10/10 5

WORST Salon Experience -- Mismanagement, Damaged Scalp & Hair, and Disrespect from the Owner Down…read more It takes a lot for me to write a negative review, but what I experienced at this salon, especially under Bree's ownership, is unacceptable, and I feel responsible for warning others. Toxic Culture and Poor Management Several stylists have complained about Bree, the owner--citing manipulative behavior, pay stagnation, and lack of support. Prices keep rising, yet stylists are underpaid & undertrained. You're paying NYC rates for small-town talent. Their most senior stylist recently left, and several more are planning to. That kind of turnover is a red flag and always points to toxic leadership. They advertise themselves as an Aveda concept salon--but it's a disservice to the Aveda name. There's no real training or quality control. Bad Cut & Color I started at this salon w/ color appts. This year, I added a cut. I asked for layers--the stylist said they were there--but my hair always looked blunt & shapeless. Between the color and cut being off, i decided to try a new stylist. Months later, a new stylist said (unprompted) that my hair had no layers--just two uneven chunks w/ a 2.5-inch drop. Final Straw - Burned Scalp, Red Hair & No Accountability I booked a last-min appt and met with a 3rd stylist (the first one quit, the 2nd one was on vacation). I asked for chocolate brown. The stylist bleached my hair, dyed it, but I ended up w/ light brown, so she shampooed and added more color. Then suddenly--I had red hair. She said brown has "red undertones." I pushed back. She said she'd add toner. Instead, she brought out powder, poured it over my hair, and scrubbed so hard I could hear my hair snapping and feel my scalp burning. Afterward she said it was a color stripper. At that point, we were 3-4 shampoos in. She reapplied toner, it turned even redder. I had now been at the tub for 3 hrs for a gloss/color. She was adamant it was brown. She had agreed at the start to blow dry my hair (I didn't know it had to be booked separately), but after messing up my color, she said she "didn't have time" and blamed me for not requesting it. I asked to dry just some of it to confirm if it looked red or brown. She agreed to dry the front. She roughly combed through my curly, fine hair--despite me saying my scalp was raw. She blow-dried the front (only the front)--and it was clearly RED. Not red undertones. MY SCALP IS BURNING. I have visible open patches on my scalp that I've never had before. My scalp feels like there's carpet burn 4 hrs later!! Owner's Pathetic Response I was clearly upset when I left. The stylist knew. The front desk knew. The stylist even offered to stay late to fix it. Tension was obvious. Bree, the owner, was at the front but didn't introduce herself. She asked, "Everything okay?" I said, "No, I'm not," and left w/ tears in my eyes. In my car, I saw how red and PATCHY the "highlights" looked in the sunlight. I collected myself & called within 5 mins to speak to Bree. The receptionist said she "left." Then said she was "in an interview." I asked which was true--she got defensive. I asked for Bree's number--was told she'd call me. She never did. Instead, I got a generic text: "Hi Priti--My manager emailed you. I'm so sorry, let me know what I can do." I checked--NO EMAIL. That kind of avoidance explains why her team speaks about her the way they do. AVOID AT ALL COSTS This salon is mismanaged, unprofessional, and not what it advertises. Stylists are undertrained. My hair is damaged. My scalp is burned. The owner won't take accountability. I HAVEN'T GOT A REFUND. If you think this is just one angry review -- ask why 4-6 stylists have left or plan to. Check how much prices are increasing and see if you receive notification about it. This kind of turnover isn't random. If you value your hair, money, or health--go somewhere else. The reason she doesn't care is bc the stylists are leaving. She can then say on these review that there are new stylists...ITS YOU BREE! You're the problem.

Came down from Georgia to visit family and decided to call around to get a cut. Excellent staff…read moreVery relaxing and accommodating. Cut was great. Highly recommend!

I normally have a good experience here but today was weird. I was next on their check in list but…read morethe next free hairdresser took someone before me. I said I thought I was next and she said the next lady will get me once she is free. She was nice about it but very dismissive and broke protocol by not taking the next in line.

Sydney provided a flawless experience. washed, cut, and styled my hair perfectly. She was so…read moreattentive and tidy, she "ate and left no crumbs," meaning she was meticulous and left everything spotless. A true professional who combines skill with impeccable care.

I had a cut/consult/color appointment with Kota recently and had a phenomenal experience! She was…read moresuper attentive to what I was wanting and communicated the plan and reasoning behind everything. She also explained what each option would cost/what the maintenance would be like/and what kind of care would be best to support the color, and made sure i understood all of this before making the final decision which I appreciate so much. Kota was also just super friendly and easy to chat with, I genuinely enjoyed spending the day with her while my hair was processing. My hair turned out BEAUTIFUL. I came in with what was leftover from a haircut that I didn't love, and Kota listened and thoroughly explained my options. And I feel so much better about my hair now. And the color is amazing, she did a stunning purple balayage. It was exactly what I wanted and I have gotten so many compliments. In general, the whole atmosphere at the salon felt relaxed and welcoming. Calling ahead to schedule, checking in, chatting with other stylist, etc. All of it was very easy and reassuring. I'm so very happy I found this salon and Kota, I will definitely keep going to her!

I've been a client of Tony's for about 4 years now. No exaggeration, I get compliments on my hair…read moreevery day I leave the house. I've embraced going gray, he works his magic & gives me perfection. If you can managed to get on his schedule, you'll be a happy camper! I also get my brows done by Rachel. She does a great job, takes her time and has a soft hand...which I appreciate. No one likes being swollen or puffy. Hannah does my daughter's hair. She's super sweet and gentle and makes her feel like she's having a special day. Also, she does tinsel..who doesn't love sparkles?! In 4 years I've only had positive experiences. That's rare and I really appreciate them.

I have been a loyal client of the Texture room for 4 years, coming every 2 months for the last 2…read moreyears. My stylist was Chelsea. Apparently she left the salon between my last visit and this one. I took a half a day off of work, drove the 30+ minutes to the salon, only to be told Chelsea's not there anymore and I no longer have an appointment. No call, text, or email (all of which they have and have used in the past) telling me my appointment was canceled. No heads up that my stylist left and asking if I wanted to switch to another one. Nothing. The receptionist was polite and let me know the manager wasn't in but she would let her know to contact me. I received a call later saying they would try to get me in with another master stylist - but then they asked what services I was getting! Chelsea is a master stylist - we talk about what we want to do, she makes it happen. I don't want or need to know the name of the services it goes under - I just want it done. I have spent thousands of dollars at this salon between my haircuts and color, my daughter's haircuts and tinsel application, and purchasing products. For them to cancel my appointment with no communication and then to apparently have no information available about my normal processes is just too much. While the stylists are lovely, the management is terrible. Find a stylist at a different Aveda salon where they value their customers.

I've been to this spa more times than I care to count and it never disappoints. As COVID cases…read morepicked up, they did an excellent job of keeping up with local guidelines and making me feel safe. All in all, this is a welcoming and relaxing spa, that cares for the development of their staff and makes me feel pampered every time! A few highlights: For hair, I highly recommend Moyo! She has a great Instagram page that showcases her portfolio and talent for balayage. I'm a brunette on the lighter side and she has helped me explore more natural highlights and small tweaks to my regular trims that bring life to my hair. Kim is a master massage therapist! I always feel refreshed after a session with her, highly recommend the aromatherapy and CBD additions. Lastly -- Nosheen, a newer member of the salon staff, and man, she works miracles with my eyebrows. My new go-to for threading!

I got their birthday offer in the mail and couldn't pass it up. It was easy booking as everything…read morewas online for available and scheduling. I love that. I got the massage, facial, pedicure and manicure. Alexandra was a great massage therapist and targeted all the areas of concern. Jennifer was amazing with my facial. Zaria was wonderful with my mani and pedi. I would definitely go again. Everything is clean and they even have lockers for free and showers as well. They really have tailored this place for clients. I love it and thank you for making my birthday a great one!

Brilliant!! I needed my hair done on short notice and I went to the yelp app and put out a request…read morefor someone to do my hair next day. Amelia (Essence of Beauty) was the 1st to respond saying that she had an opening first thing in the morning and with that I responded back and made the appointment with her. No regrets, it was like being on a private consultation with a hairstylist. Amelia listened to what I what I had to say and even looked at the picture of the hairstyle I wanted and knew immediately what needed to be done. My hair came out just as I wanted smooth and straight and lasted until I watched it again one whole week. The cut is perfect and the shape is beautiful I could not ask for a better cut. I was also able to blow dry and style my hair very easily. I would recommend Amelia to clients of any type of hair; she is well skilled and well within budget. By Diana P.

From the owner: Essence of Beauty By H20 offers hair extensions, lash…read moreextensions, and various other hair styling services.