First visit with Laurie and I'm already planning my next one! I came in for a cut and highlights, and she really listened--especially when I said I wanted dimension without going too light since it's not quite spring yet. She absolutely nailed the color: fresh, natural, and perfectly balanced. The cut? So good. Clean, flattering, and easy to style, with tons of attention to detail. Laurie has this fun, artistic energy that makes the whole appointment feel relaxed and creative, but you can tell she's also incredibly precise and thoughtful about her work. If you're looking for a stylist who listens, has a great eye for color, and brings good vibes along with serious skill, Laurie is your person. Do yourself (and your hair) a favor and book with her. read more

Laurie is very professional and personable. She listens to what you want and executes perfectly! With over 20 years of experience, Laurie provides excellence in everything she touches. read more

I showed up in Laurie's chair (so long ago now I don't even remember 6+ years) with what my friends and I liked to call troll doll hair....beyond damaged from lots of careless bleaching by others of my naturally dark brown hair to platinum blonde. I didn't expect a miracle but I feel like I got one. She brought my broken, string-y, fragile, sad dehydrated locks back to life and I've never let any one else touch my hair since. In addition to saving/resuscitating what little hair I had, over the years she's: +corrected/touched up my blonde roots +given me consistently flawless cuts (layers, bangs, no bangs) +keratin treatments +given me both blonde and brunette extensions that blend perfectly with my hair color at the time +feather extensions (never forget ) +and most bittersweetly/challenging brought me safely back to brunette Plus she never lets me leave her chair without a fresh set of curls or bomb blowout. My hair is the healthiest it's been in over a decade all thanks to her. If you think I'm exaggerating this woman's skill set, I'll have you know I now live 700 miles away in Portland, OR and travel down to her chair in Capitola, CA every time I need my hair done because she really is THAT good. I've sent at least four of my closest friends (who have drastically different hair from each other) Laurie's way, and she now has them all as extremely happy regularly returning clients. I am no narcissist but I always leave my hair appointments so excited that I'm snapping selfies right outside the salon to show off my hair to all my friends. Laurie listens to her clients, is always honest, and has kept my hair expectations realistic while maintaining a level of professionalism that has me as a client for life. read more

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Laurie is the absolute best in the business. I hadn't touched my hair in over two years and was a little scared to do anything to it. We started by just cutting a little off and doing a much needed update on my sad grown out blonde. The reaction I got was amazing and all my friends were jealous of my new hair! When I decided I wanted to do something different, and cut it much shorter, she helped me consider all the pros and cons. She has always been so good at counseling/supporting me in what to do to my hair and helping me decide what would look best on me. So I cut about half of it off and I am so glad I did! She did an amazing job. It looks so good I could not be happier with the results, the body and volume I have now is insane. It is the perfect cut for me. Most recently we went a little lighter and it is so beautiful, the absolute perfect shade for summer, and it is still so healthy and shiny! Nobody can do an icy blonde like Laurie. The color makes my eyes POP. I love that every time I leave I feel absolutely gorgeous. I don't trust anyone else to do my hair except Laurie! Do yourself and your hair a favor and make an appointment ASAP. read more

Laurie Teitzel - She has literally transformed my hair! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Aptos, California

Laurie is absolutely hands down the best in the business! Like many of her other clients, I've followed her through her career to different salons for the last 11 years. She is a master in all aspects of styling, color and my favorite extensions. When I moved out of state to AZ the third largest city, I was sure I could find a new stylist that matched Laurie's expertise. You would think Scottsdale, AZ would be able to compete. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a stylist with Laurie's talent. So over the last year, I've flown from PHX to CA just to get my hair done. She is worth every minute and every dollar spent! Not to mention she is affordable and so sweet! If you're not a client you should be! You won't want to go anywhere else. read more

Laurie has been doing my hair for years now! I've followed her to each salon she's worked at, and would die before I let another persons hands on my beautiful head of hair that she has created. She truly is a master at her craft, and takes time to really listen to what you want & work with you to achieve it. I've worn extensions since I can remember, and since Laurie's been doing my hair- people are shocked to learn that I have them! Also, the methods that she uses result in zero damage to my hair- which is huge. She's also an amazing colorist and not to mention a huge sweetheart! Let Laurie work her magic on your locks, I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

Laurie Teitzel - before & after, I loveee it These extensions are amazing & so comfortable! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Aptos, California

Laurie is THE BEST in the business! I have been going to Laurie SOOO long, I honestly can't remember how many years it's been. She really listens, and gives you exactly what you want. She is so talented, in every area, a true artist. Trust me, you'll walk out of her salon, feeling great, and looking awesome! read more

I found Laurie through my best friends Michelle and Sarah. One gets extensions ALL the time and the other goes in for color and cuts almost every two months. I was looking for someone in the Santa Cruz area as I just recently started working in the area. I absolutely love what Laurie has done to my hair. I don't color my hair, just cut. BUT I have A LOT of hair. I mean A LOT! Poor thing spends more time blow drying than cutting! She even squeezed me in a week before her due date! She's amazing. I love the layers and the way she styles. My visits with her aren't often enough! Go see her! You'll fall in love, promise :) read more

Ladies looking for extensions... Look no further. Laurie is your girl. I GOt my extensions done somewhere else and it was a total mistake. My hair was bad. It was ugly and you could see the line of my hair in the extensions. Laurie is a serious miracle worker. I love her. She turned my swamp witch hair (it literally looked like I was rolling around the mud with alligators) into a beautiful mane. She also gave me detailed instructions on how to take care of the extensions and was very knowledgeable about what products I should be using when I asked her. They do require some upkeep which she gave me tips on how to make them last as long as they should. The best part about going to her is her willingness to work with you. I had literally 10 different ideas I was interested in and just didn't know what direction to go. She was very willing to work with my price range as well. Which is awesome because I just spent over $500 for hair that was basically going to be a waste. We ended up reusing my extensions and just added some highlights in and she cut it to help blend the hair better. My hair is so beautiful. It is unbelievable how good it turned out. You can't even see the line anymore. I definitely suggest her and I definitely will be a long time customer. Thank you! read more

Absolutely love Laurie! She really listens to what you want and makes it happen. I've never had extensions before going to Laurie, and she made the process really exciting and they turned out amazing. I've always been worried about damage caused by some extensions, but I can barely tell I have them in and they make my hair even more beautiful :) Her quality of work is truly 5 stars and I'd recommend her to everyone! xoxo read more

Laurie is awesome! She did great extensions and took extra time to work with me on how to care for them. She also did some beautiful highlights. I recommend her highly. read more

Professional, fun to be with, excellent colorist and gives a fantastic haircut. Nails it every time! Been going to her for 7 years.

Laurie has been my hairstylist for several years. She is fantastic with color and highlights, has a great eye for cutting hair, and is always friendly and professional. I trust her to always make my hair look and feel fantastic! read more

Good morning Laurie. I just have to tell you how happy I am with my hair. The color is perfect and, thanks to your suggestions, my cut is too! I am ready for my new adventure but will miss your influence on my life. (Yup! Great Hair=Great Life ) read more

Laurie is amazing! I recently chopped my long hair extremely short, and while growing it out let another stylist cut layers into it which really just made me miserable (my fault, not the stylists). I saw Laurie had great reviews on Yelp for extensions and called her at some ungodly hour desperate to have my hair long again. Laurie texted me back a few hours later and offered to see me that day for a quick consultation to be sure she could blend the extenstions with my layers. Two days later she fit me in, had the extensions in my hair blended perfectly with all my layers, AND matched the color to mine perfectly. Fast forward a couple of weeks, and I seemed to have pulled two of the extensions out - Laurie squeezed me in and had me out the door in 5 minutes! She told me not to hesitate texting or calling her if anything else comes up. I HIGHYLY recommend Laurie - I really feel like she cares and wants to be sure her clients are happy! read more

Laurie is the best! I have been going to her for my highlights/cuts/Brazilian blowouts for over 5 years now. She does an amazing job with my hair and she is the nicest, down to earth person you will ever meet! Would recommend her a thousand times over! read more

Laurie became my go-to hairstylist about a year ago. At the time, I was a little timid to let anyone touch my hair based on a not-so-great experience at a different local salon-- I can't express enough how glad I am that I decided to trust her and her amazing artistry. Laurie is a true professional and owns her craft in such a comforting way. She takes her time and really hears her clients. I moved away from Santa Cruz a couple months ago, but seeing her will always be my first stop when I visit home! I can't say enough that you will leave feeling like the most beautiful version of yourself! read more

Laurie has been my stylist for over 10 years. I have very fine hair which a lot of stylists struggle with but Laurie has always made me look and feel my very best. Her color expertise is unrivaled and her extensions work is simply the best in Santa Cruz. I would highly recommend her for any and all treatments. read more

Laurie is the only person that I have trusted with my hair for the last 8 years. She is great with hair, and extremely reliable! She has never missed an appointment and is very flexible with finding what works for her clients. I would love to keep her a secret, but that would be selfish!! read more

I am a little embarrassed to say that I have never written a Yelp review before, but Laurie's amazing skills and service have motivated me to speak up! I have had major anxiety with who I let style my hair due to some not-so-stellar experiences in the past but Laurie's expertise and patience really made me feel comfortable. I've also had a history of hair loss due to medications as well as naturally very fine/fragile hair. I had extensions and color done and everything came out better than I had imagined. She was incredibly quick and very thorough! Her attention to detail is amazing. I am coming in tomorrow to have my extensions moved up. Laurie was able to answer all my questions as well as educate me on what to expect with extensions and how to maintain the integrity of the extensions. I love my hair because of Laurie and I have had so many compliments from friends and family. If you're even vaguely considering getting your hair cut, colored or extensions put in, look no further, Laurie is your stylist! read more