Reviews Leone Salon/Amanda Amanda Leone Finding a new hairstylist is like finding a new life partner! And we don't have dating apps to find them. When my hair stylist of 30 years retired, I was left feeling like I could never find anyone who could really know my hair, my style, know me! Upon a referral from a friend, she said, "See Amanda Leone, owner of Leone Salon." I took the leap and trusted her. Amanda wowed me from our first visit. Her friendly, calming, stylish, and savvy nature put me at ease. She transformed my trust as the process of getting my hair colored and cut has been even better than before! A sheer hair genius, she is remarkable in her ability and awareness to create exactly what I wanted and what I didn't know I even needed and wanted in style and color. I was so overjoyed by my experience with her that now, my sister also sees her and is equally ecstatic with her care! Amanda has created a beautiful salon and atmosphere. Take the leap, Amanda is top-notch! Heads above the rest! Grateful for her skilled, professional, stylish awareness, and friendly care! read more

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Kimberly Buyer at Leone Salon -- The Funk Zone, Santa Barbara If you haven't found Kimberly Buyer yet, consider this your sign. Leone Salon sits in the heart of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone -- easy parking, soaring ceilings, neutral tones, lush greenery, a garden out back, and airflow that makes the whole space feel alive. The vibe alone is worth the visit. But Kimberly is the reason you'll keep coming back. Kimberly is the kind of stylist who is deeply schooled in her craft - trained across some of the most demanding, trend-forward environments in the industry with a genuine gift for color and an instinct for what your hair actually needs. She works with products that are thoughtfully chosen and gentle on your body, and her level of care feels personal every single time. What surprised me most was how the experience felt. The shampoo and scalp massage alone were borderline transcendent -- the kind of care where you actually exhale. And the way she moves through the styling process -- intuitive, unhurried, completely confident -- left my hair looking exactly like the best version of itself. Whether you live here or you're just passing through, booking with Kim is the move. Locals already know -- and if you're visiting, slip it into your itinerary. The Funk Zone is a wonderful place to wander, and the beach and waterfront walkway are just a short hop away. You'll leave delighted on every level. read more

Leone Salon - love the soft cotton on the ballyage - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Can I give them 10 stars?! Parking- a DREAM! This area is notorious for tough parking, but the salon has dedicated spaces for clients! The space itself is warm, welcoming and just makes you feel pretty inside + out. They were able to squeeze me in and fix the botched dye job I got in Ojai. I came in nearly in tears and left feeling like myself again! Thanks Leone Salon! read more

I have been a customer at Leone Salon since it's opening. I always see Alanna Sarena for my color, cuts and blow drys. She has been my stylist for over 10 years, and brings so much skill and experience to match her talent. I highly recommend her! read more

I have very fine hair and have trouble finding hairstylists that take the time to get it right -- but Amanda knocked it out of the park! She matched the color exactly to the photo I brought in and gave me the best haircut I've had in years. She listened to what I wanted, gave her professional opinion, and talked me through what we should do and why. The salon is super cute, has done free parking, and in a great location in the funk zone. I'll definitely be back! read more

Leone Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Leone is the best salon in Santa Barbara. Amanda the owner is the best colorist I've ever had! As a blonde, she has worked magic on my hair with natural balayage highlights that are work of a true artist. I hate having maintenance when it comes to my hair - she always not only makes my color look effortlessly natural and beachy, but I never have grow out that looks like I color my hair. I can see her every 3 months, or once a year; and my hair always looks like I just got back from a week long beach trip On top of her expertise, the salon is stunning and always incredible clean. They use fantastic products, AND there is parking right in front of the salon. I cannot recommend Leone enough, and if you are blonde...Amanda is the queen. read more

Leone Salon - Perfection blonde balayage by Amanda Leone - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The Best! I have watched Amanda Leone build a business on her own. She pays attention to your needs and has always done a fabulous job on my hair. Extremely talented and kind also. read more

Leone Salon is such a great spot in Santa Barbara - relaxed, stylish, and super friendly. Every time I go in, my hair looks better than I imagined and still feels really healthy. I always walk out feeling confident and recommend them to everyone I know. read more

Savannah is the best hairdresser in Santa Barbara! I have been seeing her for 12 years and have never once been disappointed. I have followed her to 3 different salons and Leone Salon is by far the best one she has been to and plans to stay. The ambiance is light and open, the plants around the salon are gorgeous give the area an airy feel. Every stylist I have interacted with is welcoming and friendly which sets the tone for the experience. It also does t hurt that the location is right at the edge of the funk zone! Get your hair done then go out for some drinks while your hairs still fresh read more

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Excellent vibe and atmosphere. Everyone is nice. Got to meet the owner and see how passionate she is about her job. Love my hair!

Beautiful location and a great team. Top of the line products as well. Highly recommend!

My daughters and I have been clients of Amanda's since her stylist days at Belle de Jour (now Scordo Salon ;)) in Montecito and we were ready to follow her wherever she settled with her own salon. First to Leone Salon at the Post and now to her new site in the Funk Zone! She transforms large spaces into warm, inviting, sophisticated boutique salons with comfortable seating, high-end work stations and professional stylists. I look forward to my appointments every two weeks! She's a master colorist! I highly recommend her and the welcoming, upbeat customer service vibe she has created at Leone Salon. read more

The absolute best salon! I've been going to Amanda since I moved to SB 11 years ago. I recommend her to anyone who asks and everyone loves her. She has always done my color ,which is trickier as I go gray, and I'm always happy! read more

I have been going to Leone salon for close to 10 years now. Amanda is excellent at communication, color, cuts and styling. The new location is beautiful and welcoming from the moment you walk in the door. Highly recommend! read more

This salon is the nicest in the Santa Barbara area and I'm so glad Amanda designed such a gorgeous salon. I've been going to Amanda to get my hair cut and colored for over 15 years. She is up on latest styles and products, remembers what I liked and didn't like about prior hair styles, and knows what she's doing. And, a minor thing, but pretty important to me.... she's always on time! read more

Amanda is just the best! She's been cutting, coloring, and styling my hair for over 16 years. She is the only person my teenage son will let touch his hair. My teenage daughter also adores Amanda. Her flexibility and willingness to work with my family's crazy schedule is next level! And her expertise at her craft of hair styling is simply the best! Her new salon is absolutely beautiful and such a joy to visit. Top notch from every perspective! read more

Quality hair care in a great environment. Amanda is Amazing and knows exactly what her clients need! They do great blow-outs as well.

I love this place. I have been going to Amanda for years and the new place is so representative of her; elegant, warm, inviting and professional. She could design studios as another career, but her artistic sensibility and feel for color and dimension are evident in her work every time I see her. And the whole team is really kind and conscientious. She is also just a really nice human, which makes each visit a true joy. read more

I had a really good experience overall. The atmosphere felt welcoming and comfortable, and everything seemed clean and well put together. The staff were friendly and made the visit feel easy and relaxed. I appreciated the attention to detail and how everything was handled smoothly. It's definitely a place I'd consider going back to and recommending to others. read more

stunning new location! a team of talented stylists and an upscale experience for sure!

Thanks for depicting who I am I spend quality money at your place and i get treated unwanted . Never will I spend money here again. Very rude and to the worker outside trying to have a home . Close down the business! read more

My stylist of over seven years, Alanna Serena, who works out of Leone Salon botched my hair yesterday so badly, that I need color correcting. I even alerted her 1/4 of the way thorough that the wet color on top of my roots looked like it was too dark. This was not my color. Alanna said, "Oh, no. It's okay. It's lighter. You'll see." Well, it turned out too dark, just as I questioned. She did not want to fix it, because Alanna had double booked my appointment and never told me. She should have been more careful; but blamed my hair! She told me that she had to rinse out her other client and, instead of fitting me in somewhere, she refused to fix it. I use to hire Alanna to do the hair and makeup on all of my film sets, and I have referred her to people over these seven plus years. But, people change and she just doesn't care about long time clients anymore. Nor does she seem to have the sense to check her product line, which may be old stock and developing badly. If there were something wrong with my hair, but I do not take any medications (meds can cause hair to pull a color darker and I'm not on that list) ... Well, a colorist with experience and talent can understand the chemistry necessary to gain the right effect. But, Alanna does not possess that talent. I can no longer refer Alanna Serena to anyone. read more

Ananda Leone is the best hairstylist in the world. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would. I've been coming to her for 10+ years. Highly recommended!! read more