I had recently started looking for a new hair salon in Santa Barbara. When I found one, I went for a cut and color--my hair is a blond /brown mix. Her work was an absolute disaster, my hair coming out a dark red and the cut ragged and too short in the back and strangely coiffed in the front. The stylist kept re-rinsing my hair, trying to get a lighter color. I soon realized she didn't know what she was doing so I left, my hair a mess. A friend told me I should try Mi Salon to correct the style and color. The moment I entered the door, I felt at home. I am French and lived in Paris for many years where the level of stylists and salons is very high. I felt like I was back in Paris by the questions Ellie, one of Mi Salon's stylists asked me. She said they would have Michael do my hair as he was an expert in "salvaging disasters." When Michael began, working small portions of my hair at a time, I felt like I was back in Paris. Never in my years in America--I've lived here over 40 years--have I felt such immediate confidence in a stylist. The end result was fantastic. I had my original color back, the style was perfect for my face, and somehow he salvaged the back so it didn't look ragged. Mi Salon will be "my salon" from now on. The stylists and owner are wonderful people and their levels of skill and professionalism could not be higher. Christina L. read more

I picked this salon based off reviews on yelp, so i felt i should contribute. This is such a wonderful salon. I am admittedly a high maintenance blonde, i am super picky about my color. I also have very long hair and hate when stylists just want to chop off six inches no matter what you want. Raquel only needed a quick consultation with me until i trusted her judgment. I am so happy i did! She gave me the exact color and cut i asked for. I rarely leave a salon confident and happy, but today I did. Not only was Raquel wonderful, but there was almost always two sets of hands working my hair. Ursula was super sweet and gave me an amazing hand massage and scalp massage. Also, super affordable by comparison to other salons. This is my new go-to salon! I'm just kicking myself I didn't take advantage of the yelp deal! read more

I've been going to Raquel for cut and color for 12 years, 8 years at Mi Salon. Since that first service she has made me feel so beautiful! We discuss my current style preferences, or she'll take the reigns and I'll let her pursue her vision for my hair that season. No matter what, I always get 5 star service and treatment. The hand massages are an added benefit when Martha is there. I'm so grateful that I have somewhere to go where I know always leave feeling better than when I arrived. Thank you Raquel, Ellie, Michael, and Martha! read more

I went to my salon for a manicure and a pedicure, As soon as I got there I felt welcome I was greeted and acknowledge by all the staff. They offered me something to drink while I waited, the selection on the colors was amazing, Martin took his time to make sure my nails were perfect! I love Mi Salon, I would definitely recommended it. read more

I had my hair done here and wow did they make me feel beautiful. Had it completely dyed platinum and it does feel dead, but the color is gorgeous, they completely landed on the one that I liked! Its something I have not done before, and I am extremely pleased with the results. read more

Mi Salon is a very special place. I know that I can always count on excellent service, and leave the salon feeling great because they know me and my hair needs. I have really curly hair and it is very difficult to find someone who knows how to cut it and what are the best products to use. My hair has never been in such good condition. Raquel the owner is always looking for the best services and products for her clients. read more

Lovely boutique hair Salon next to charming European-style courtyard shops. Excellent stylists and customer service. The owner, Raquel is very talented and has a warm personality. read more

The entire staff is amazing! Veronica is such a great stylist I will always return to have her do my hair. The salon is incredibly comfortable and leaves you feeling more like family than a customer!! :) read more

Nice place and good people, but pretty expensive and the lady seemed to have here own opinion on how much to cut when she was told not more.

got my hair cut/styled there just under a month ago. i've stuck to the suggestions regarding shampooing and have been using the products i purchased. my hair looks better/healthier than i can ever remember it! thanks so much for your thoughtful and through attention. see you next time i'm in Santa Barbara. Raquel Mendoza is my new hair guru!! read more

I have been here twice now and plan to come back every time! It is a relaxing, charming atmosphere in a great location. Raquel does an awesome job on hair and highlights, Lana gives wonderful facials, and every single person is so welcoming, attentive, and friendly. They are very organized and clean and offer snacks and drinks while you are there. I have tried a few other places in SB and would never go anywhere else besides Mi Salon. They are always busy yet always seem to be able to squeeze me in when I want. And even when they have several different clients inside at once, they remain attentive towards each client. Very professional and classy! I haven't had an updo, make-over, or a manicure here, but the other clients who have left after updos, make-up appointments, or manicures look really great. read more

I would NEVER go back to this salon. The stylist didn't show up for my appointment - didn't call and was unreachable. The salon didn't even have his number. Another stylist graciously did my color after I waited nearly 20 minutes. When I came home I was horrified to see that my entire ear was full of wet hair dye. Plus there was dye stain on my face! I called and spoke to the owner and she made excuses and blamed it on the stylist who didn't show up and took no responsibility for the poor job that was done. She was extremely unprofessional and n hung up on me. read more

The best overall experience I've ever had; I would give it 10 stars if I could! Being a black chick with thick and curly hair always has me fearful of getting haircuts in salons that don't have black hair stylists. I was so nervous, I made sure to show up to my appointment with my hair "straightened" to make it more manageable for the stylist to cut. When I was introduced to Raquel, the owner and my stylist, she was so incredibly knowledgeable and had firsthand experience with curly hair that I knew I was in great hands! She recommended a wash and condition before the cut, which was amazing, and was able to talk me out of a hairstyle that wouldn't work for my curls; and boy, I'm glad she did! After she got my hair dried before the cut, I could instantly see the difference in my curls! She even had what's considered a curl "bible" for me to read that was so entertaining, but most importantly, filled with great information in maintaining my fresh new curly cut! When she finished my cut, I could've cried 'cause she did wonders on my curly hair! Not only did it look healthy and shiny, but it felt so soft and moisturized! I even got a compliment from one of the salon's customers! Raquel never pushed product on me or any additional services. She was friendly, professional and really attentive to my hair needs! Her salon is cute, quaint and in my opinion, the best salon ever! read more

Mi Salon - The best my curls have ever looked! I am in love with Raquel's work and so thrilled to have found my new stylist! - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I went in for a blowout out before I was going to elope. Michael was professional, worked quickly and made me look like a celebrity. It was obvious and he and Ellie genuinely cared about their customers. Thank you so much for making me look so amazing on my special day! If I lived in Santa Barbara this would definitely be Mi Salon. read more

Went & got a haircut & style from Manny at Mi Salon a couple of days ago. He was professional & knew exactly what cut I wanted. I will definitely go back and I absolutely love my new daddy haircut! Thank you Manny! read more

Manny did an amazing job with my updo. Highly recommend this place. Great customer service and very talented. Loved it!

I LOVE Mi Salon, and Raquel, who is wonderful. I don't live in Santa Barbara, but every time I am in town I make an appointment. In fact I've stopped getting my hair cut anywhere else (truly no one else is as good at dealing with my very thick hair- she makes it lay just right and recommends great products); I just wait until my next SB visit. The salon is also nicely tucked away behind state street in a courtyard across from a cafe- feels quite calm back there. In summery: go to see Raquel! She is so sweet and truly the best stylist I've ever had. read more

Mi Salon and Manny and Martha treated us so beautifully! Wonderful haircut and pedicure. We are visiting Santa Barbara and only wish we lived closer to Mi Salon! read more

This place is a hidden treasure. Raquel is far and away the best stylist in SB. She's amazing at cutting hair as well as blow-drying. I've never had color done but I know people say that Mi Salon is great for that too. I've paid double elsewhere and never had this success with my hair. read more

Ursula is absolutely amazing! Went to her after I've had a couple not so pleasing visits at my normal salon and she brought me in with open arms and went thru every process of what I wanted. She spent literally half her day getting my hair back to the way I wanted as we talked about our lives, interests, etc. she is such a sweetheart and I will definitely be coming back consistently from now on! read more

Raquel and Christian were the most professional, accommodating, and fun team! Raquel took time to educate me about my curly hair, and gave me a dry cut to best bring out the curls. Love it! Great products, and they don't push you to purchase the products. Very relaxing scalp massage, great vibes, excellent haircut! read more

As a poor graduate student, getting my hair done is one of the last expenses I can justify... but getting my hair cut here was worth every penny! I have been going to some of the cheap places in town for the last few years, which was fine just for a trim, but totally lacking in any style. I hadn't had a haircut in a long time so I decided to treat myself, and I am so glad that I did. My hair was pretty wrecked and Raquel did an amazing job of bringing it back to life. All of the staff were beyond helpful and showed a level of customer service that has been really lacking in other places I have visited. I appreciated that the prices were listed on the website and I knew what to expect. I highly recommend it :) read more

Visiting and found this place on yelp. Surprisingly good choice as there were refreshments, a mimosa, and friendly faces awaiting me on my arrival! I got a complimentary hand and arm massage while getting my hair cut/colored and appreciated the attention to providing exactly what I asked for. Very happy with the results! read more

I went to Mi Salon and had a great experience, I sipped some vino while I talked about my hair color. Martin did my color, he was awesome n got me the color I wanted. Raquel did my haircut n I loved it! They were very friendly n sure to give me the style I wanted :) this was my first time getting my hair done there n I will definitely be going back! read more

I have been wanting to try a gel manicure for a while, thinking it was too good to be true that your nail color could look as good as brand new two weeks later. I also knew that you could end up paying a lot for a bad job - the polish could lift or the manicurist could make them bumpy or look like little shovels if they didn't know what they were doing (see pics in other reviews..) I did a little research and decided to try Mi Salon. MARTIN did a gel manicure for me and all I can say is "WOW!!" What a beautiful job - this guy is a GEM! I can't believe I didn't have to try ten duds before I found the best one. It is now 12 days later, and no kidding, the polish looks exactly the same as it did the day I got them done. The polish is super hard, so my nails have grown and not one of them has broken, and these are not thick like fake nails. It just looks like a couple coats of shiny polish. In my job, I type a lot and have my hands in paperwork and files constantly, and a normal manicure would have worn off the tips in two days max, even with heavy top coat. It's Day 12 and my nails look PERFECT. Nail growth and cuticle trimming is the only reason for another appointment. Plus, when your mani is done, there is no dry time. Zero. I am completely delighted and downright amazed. My friend went with me and had a wonderful pedicure with Ursula. She did a very nice job on the polish, too. I saw a gel manicure on someone that she did, and I would trust Ursula completely for that, too. Such a super friendly salon - they even brought us Mimosas. Seriously. Sorry, I know I completely gushed on and on, but I feel like I hit the lotto with this place :) They truly are as good as it gets. read more

I went to this salon for the first time to get my hair done for my wedding. I was not dissapointed. I would highly recommend that you make your appointment with Veronica Garcia. She did my hair for my wedding, and it was gorgeous. She did a great job of carrying out what I had invisioned. read more

We are big fans of Mi Salon and of Ursula in particular! We found Mi Salon in the courtyard after lunch at Scarlett Begonia on the day of an event, and decided to give it a try for a quick blowout. We ended up so pleased with Ursula and her "can-do" and kind attitude that we ended up sending 7 people from the wedding group to her for blowouts the next day. They accommodated everyone, made everyone's hair look beautiful, and at a fraction of what the big salons charge for event hairdos. Thank you Ursula! If you're want your hair styled for an event or wedding but not interested in the big price tag attached to wedding do's, try Mi Salon. A sweet team. read more

This is definitely the best salon I have ever been too! I had been contemplating getting my hair cut and adding some low lights, but I am new to town and didn't know a lot about any salons. Yelp led me to Mi Salon... They gave me great advice and provided excellent service. I received complementary wine, a hand massage, and they even treated me to a full manicure. I walked into the salon full of anxiety and left full of confidence. The owner Raquel cut my hair, and it is the most flattering hair cut I have ever had. Martin artfully kept me blonde but added warm low-lights to make my hair look like a more sandy natural blonde instead of bleach blonde. They took notes of what color they used on my hair, so when i go back they can more of the same color. I am so excited I found this salon. If your looking for a great hair experience, the staff at Mi Salon will blow your mind and your hair. : read more