Amanda is 10000000/10. She takes her time and made me BLONDE like never before. Her attention to detail has made my grays nonexistent, and my regrowth is blending perfectly due to a "shadow root" she did. Can't wait to go back and see her in a few weeks! read more

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Abby really listened to what I wanted and I love my cut! It was my first time at the salon and I will definitely be going back- I already booked my next appointment. The salon is cute inside and on a nice side street in the business center. Lots of great places for lunch nearby after your cut haha read more

Fantastic all the way around. Comfortable, friendly vibe. Great location on the Northside. Highly recommend.

I'm in Pittsburgh visiting family for the holidays and realized my hair was little a little dull and lifeless and needed a nice cut to add some volume and life! I booked an appointment online with a Nichole. It was snowing this morning and I was sure the appointment would get canceled but it didn't! I showed up a little early for my appointment and Nichole was there, ready to go for me. I was warmly welcomed upon walking in. Nichole was amazing and so sweet. She gave my hair the life and volume it desperately needed! The booking process was easy and everyone in the salon was so friendly! Would definitely recommend this salon to anyone! read more

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Staying in the area for work and found the salon while on a walk. Managed an appointment easily. Ish listened to my need for something new. Walked me thru all the options and it made for a perfect cut. I feel lighter and less weighed down by my longer hair with this new shorter cut and am so happy with the results. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing vibe! I always feel SOOO welcome when there! Cut and color always KILLER!!! Andddddd HELLO those red chandeliers are so chic!!! Breanne and the other designers are AMAZING!!! read more

Ish went above and beyond to restore my grown out roots. I've gotten quite a few partial highlights in the past, and this is probably the best it's ever looked. Not to mention this is the sweetest staff ever! They genuinely care about your hair and want you to feel great when you walk out the door. I'll definitely be returning for future touch ups :-) read more

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It is the best haircut I have ever gotten! Judy is so talented, warm, and personable, with a positive vibe, and saw my vision. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Judy ! read more

I finally checked out Motive after hearing about the salon and specifically Breanne from my brother for years. I have now been to see Breanne twice and can honestly say she is as incredible and intuitive at her job as any person can be at their job! I always go in with some vague idea of what I want to do, and Breanne goes above and beyond to confirm and enhance what I'm imagining. The salon itself is always clean and nice, and the rest of the staff is as warm and welcoming as Breanne. I likely won't be getting my haircut anywhere else for quite some time, but if you're looking for a fresh very professional hair style, Motive is definitely the place to go. read more

I moved to Pittsburgh in 2015 and needed a new hair salon-- stat! I love using Yelp to read reviews and really rely on reviews to find new, local businesses. I found Motive via Yelp and thought I'd give them a try based on their outstanding reviews and y'all, Yelp doesn't lie. I started going to Bailey and knew I had found the right salon. You truly feel at home when going to Motive and I always feel so welcomed! I've now been going to Bailey for 4 years and I feel like I'm going to hang out with a girlfriend whenever I go get my hair done. Your hairstylist is really a relationship built on trust, and I can wholeheartedly say I trust Bailey so much! I've never been disappointed leaving there and am always happy with my hair. Look no further if you're looking for a new, locally owned business in Pittsburgh! read more

Carleen is great at matching color to extensions! She does Halo extensions in addition to regular, which isn't as common,

These ladies are fantastic! Claire's been my hair stylist since moving to north side/ Allegheny West, as Motive is right around the corner from me. It's such a welcoming salon and fun environment! If only I needed my haircut more often!!!!! read more

I picked to make an appointment at this place because it was close to my school. I made an appointment over the phone with someone who was very kind and helpful. She got me an appointment with Breanne, a day later, who happens to be the owner of the shop. Breanne K. 's cut for me was $60 and was very well done. She listened to me, took her time, gave helpful suggestions, answered my questions, made me laugh and feel very comfortable. Usually salons hold a lot of anxiety for me, but not this time! I am delighted and will come back! read more

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Bailey is a hair goddess. It's a beautiful salon. Friendly, experienced staff. They take Venmo! I've always been treated like royalty here and my hair is always fabulous and gets tons of compliments. They're doing my wedding in July! read more

Motive Salon - Fresh cut & color! - Hair Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

After searching for a salon via Yelp, I decided to give Motive a try. I called and scheduled an appointment with the first available stylist, who happened to be Claire. I had some ideas about how I wanted to change up my color, but figured it might be better to start with a cut (as I was desperately over due for one!) and discuss color at that appointment. My appointment was on a Saturday morning, and parking was super easy. Plenty of on street metered parking close by. When I arrived, I was greeted warmly and offered a beverage. Claire was prompt and super friendly. We spent a few minutes talking about what kind of cut I had in mind, and also I showed her my ideas for color. I'm notoriously terrible at describing what I'm looking for, but Claire was able to decipher my goals, and we got started. The cut she gave me is fresh, flattering, and most importantly, easy for me to style. She kept a lot of my length, but eliminated the dry unhealthy ends. She added long layers to give my hair movement and volume. The cut was reasonably priced ($45) and I love it. When I was paying the bill, we scheduled time to come in for the color. I came in for my next appointment (which I thought was at 10am, but may have actually been 10:30, as I did have to wait about 30 minutes for Claire to finish with another client. Probably my mistake). We again discussed the plan, which was to lighten up my hair overall, and add in some blonde / light brown highlights. Eventually, I wanted to add in a light rose gold / lavender glaze or color wash, but Claire wasn't sure we could do everything in one appointment, which was fine with me. It turned out that the hair gods were on our side, and the highlights ended up being bright enough to accept the color wash that day. I was nervous, because this whole plan was so far out of my normal hair "comfort zone" and my hair tends to pull a TON of red when I color it. Often times and light brown or blonde highlights end up looking orange or brassy. The end product was EXACTLY what I was hoping for. Maybe even better! The highlights are cool toned, not brassy, the purple is subtle and blended in, so much so that later that day at work, no one even noticed it right away! Again, I felt the price tag was completely reasonable ($165 for lifting the color of my roots, highlights, glaze and blow out). The only thing holding me back from 5 stars at this point is that I'd like to wait and see how the color holds up as I wash it and such...I did purchase a purple shampoo to help keep the purple tones between visits. I should add that at both visits, we discussed the products I currently use, and Claire was super cool about trying to recommend products I was familiar with that might be good for me; she was not pushy about purchasing the products sold in the salon AT ALL, which I appreciated. We shall see, but at this point I'm sold. SO glad Yelp helped me find this salon...and looking forward to continuing to work with Claire in the future! read more

Breanne has been doing my hair for the past 5 years-- and she keeps me coming back. She always takes time to give me a proper consultation and listen to my concerns (always worried about hair health). I wouldn't trust many people with my hair and she has my 100% trust-- i know I am in good skilled hands that provide quality honest work. She addresses everything every time and I LOVE my hair. Motive is an adorable salon with friendly staff-- worth every penny! read more

I cannot recommend this salon enough. Came here because I saw the gorgeous color work they did on clients through their Instagram. Essentially had two sessions trying to get my hair colored with a bayalage...but after the second session I felt that things got lost intranslation and didn't end up how I wanted. (And to be fair, my hair had been extremely difficult to lift). So I called the owner and she made time for me immediately to come back in and fix the problem--free of charge of course---since I had already spent a lot on the first two sessions. She got me exactly where I wanted. These ladies are very friendly and exceptionally skilled at what they do. I am glad I gave them another shot because they were determined to fix their mistake and make me a happy customer. They are truly dedicated to their artistry and I am now a loyal client. read more

The best haircut and color I have ever gotten! This was my first time at the salon and going to Claire; she was amazing!! I cannot recommend her enough. She was warm and personable, and saw my vision even though I don't think I was able to explain it well. My hair color turned out exactly like I wanted and my cut is the best I've ever had. I'll be a long time customer. read more

All the stylists here are the best! When searching for a new salon in Pittsburgh, I got 3 separate raving reviews for Motive, so I knew it was meant to be. Easy to schedule with, and the option for Venmo tips are a nice perk. Highly recommend! read more

The latest business to open on the North side, this cozy and modern space has only three chairs, so make an appointment. I actually followed Sara Harris (the woman who cuts and colors my hair) here, as she and a partner recently opened the salon together. You will receive professional and competent treatment, without the hassles and crowds of a larger salon. Sara has always done a great job on my hair...I've followed her from Shadyside to Lawrenceville and now to the North Side over the years, and my loyalty is very much earned. She offers complementary coffee with whatever service you're getting. Pay parking is available on Western. read more

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I went in and asked for the balayage style, I wanted to be more blonde than brunette and I left with streaks of blonde mostly at the front around my face and and not much in the back. I'm very disappointed and embarrassed about my hair because it looks so streaky, I had it redone elsewhere. They were all very nice however I will not go back read more

Motive Salon - Chunky and streaky, not balayage if you ask me but I'm not a professional - Hair Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Such a hidden gem. In a (mostly) residential area with a few restaurants, you wouldn't think to find a nice hair salon but off the main drag lies Motive. It is very cute and decorated so well with classic pieces yet it was modern with bold and contrasting colors. The space is small; there are only about 4-5 chairs and 2-3 shampoo stations. There is hardly any room to wait here so it's probably best to schedule an appointment; although I'm not sure they even take walk-ins. When I came here, I was greeted and offered something to drink. After that, no one cared to tell me how long until my stylist would see me. I was kind of expecting "so and so (or someone) will be with you in a few minutes," but instead was ignored so it left me confused. After a while, my stylist finally came out and took care of me. I'm not picky with my haircuts so the cut I received was great. The care and detail my stylist took to cut my hair was also much appreciated. However, it was expensive. I figured a small place like this would charge higher than a discount salon but I didn't think it would be over $50. I was kind of expecting around the $30-40 range for just a haircut. But I can't complain if that's all I'm spending a few times a year. Overall, I would come here again for the small business vibe and the trendy atmosphere. read more

Rockstar experience. Unless Chelsea moves out of Pittsburgh or decides she never wants to do hair again, I am going to follow her. I asked Chelsea to color my hair with the balayage look, and I fell in love with what she did. Chelsea rocked it out and is a go-to stylist if you want your hair colored with an Ombre or Balay. And she LISTENS to what you want. When I told her that I wanted to keep the length, she took off what was dead, but kept the length. It is so nice to be able to trust the person that cutting your hair... Besides loving how my stylist cut and colored my hair, I was also very impressed with the salon, as my visit to Motive was a first. Not only was the decor in Motive Salon trendy and modern, but the atmosphere was LAID BACK. Motive has gained my business as a new regular clientele. If you are in the market for a great salon, or if you're looking for a talented stylist that you can trust, this salon is a rare gem. read more

I heard about Motive from Amanda at the Modern Cafe. She had just had her hair cut there, and it looked great! Since Motive is right around the corner from my office and I had been without a haircut for an embarrassingly long time, I decided to swing by and make an appointment. I'm really glad I did! The salon itself is small, but beautiful, and everyone I talked to was very nice! I had my appointment with Sara, and I didn't really know exactly what I wanted, and we were able to sit down and talk it through, and I ended up walking out of there with a perfect blend of the haircut I thought I wanted and the haircut that Sara knew would look good. I love it! Can't recommend this place highly enough! :) read more

Since I moved to Pittsburgh, I was on the hunt for a good salon/stylist. After about 3 years of trial and error- I finally found it! When you walk into Motive it's welcoming, with really cool lighting and decorations. Chelsea has done my cut and color (balayage) a couple times. She first sits down with you and listens to what you want and is there to offer advice. My hair has been exactly what I was looking for every time I walk out of there. I also have had Jamie do my makeup and Sam style my hair for engagement photos and I had so many compliments on them. For someone who has never had makeup professionally done, Jamie really knows how to accentuate your features and make you feel beautiful. Sam and Jamie both worked well together - hair first, then makeup, then hair touchup. My only word of caution is make sure you leave plenty of time for your appointment. Because of all the care that they take for clients, one occasionally will run over, causing your appointment to be slightly delayed. Overall, Motive is fantastic, and they really did a great job starting a salon that truly cares about their clients. read more

I was in town for a girls weekend and decided it sounded nice to get a blowout instead of washing my own hair. My friend and I looked up salons near where we were staying in our Air B & B and Motive popped up. They were right around the corner from us and we both got in with Samantha. Walking into the salon we were immediately greeted and offered a beverage. My blowout was fabulous and Samantha was wonderful to talk too. She gave us some great suggestions to do in the area and some great restaurants for me to check out in Philly when I go in May. Sadly, she will no longer be at Motive in a few months due to her opening her own salon. I would find her though again if I am ever in the area! read more

Tried this salon out a few weeks ago for a cut and baylage. Overall it's a cute salon in a good location. They did a great job with the coloring but there were a few downsides. When I made he appointment I had said I only wanted partial and before I realized it they did full. (Not really a big deal. It looks great) My bigger issue was the cut. I have some layers around my face and it looks like my stylist took too much off on one side and there's no way to even it out without cutting my hair pretty short. So one side looks great and one side is very choppy that's hard to style especially with straight hair. read more

I decided to try Brianne after trying 5 other salons in Pittsburgh when I moved back here from CA. She is, hands down, the best stylist in Pittsburgh. Brianne guided me through growing out a pixie cut, which is a tough hair journey, and it actually looked good in each stage of the grow-out!! Now I have a shorter lob with balyage highlights. Highly recommend!!! read more

Stumbled upon this salon after moving to the Pittsburgh area recently. I'm very particular with the way I like my hair cut and colored, but am unfortunately not great at describing it. I made an appointment with Noelle, and she immediately made me feel so at ease and asked just the right questions to uncover exactly what I was looking for. All of the stylists were so incredibly friendly, even giving me some fantastic recommendations for what to see and do in PGH for a newbie like myself. One of the best haircuts (and highlights) I've ever had for a reasonable price. Since then, I have been back for a touch up and trim (which turned out even better, if possible) and have scheduled my next appointment with Noelle. Cannot recommend Motive enough, and especially Noelle as a stylist--so talented, and always a fantastic experience! Also follow Motive on Instagram for all the hair inspo you never knew you needed :) read more

This place!! A friend of a friend recommended it to her, then she recommended it to me, and I recommended it to my friend, and now the whole squad goes here for their hair!! After seeing my friends' hair and asking "how did you do that?!" I knew I had to make an appointment here. I've been going for about 5 months now with Bailey (who came highly recommended from the squad). She knows what she's doing and does it so well. She helped me fix a botched cut from another salon and is basically a coloring wizard. Literally 4 months after getting a balayage I still get random compliments on my color in the grocery store. Ialso just love chatting with her while she's working her magic! She answers any dumb beauty questions I have and she's super down to earth. The energy in this place is incredible-so friendly and not pretentious at all. But I can tell every single stylist is wonderful at their job and has serious skill. I also love that it's adding to the north side business scene. Please visit this salon if you're searching for a new place! You won't regret it. read more

Motive Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love it here! Staff is friendly and knowledgable. Great addition to my neighborhood. I get my hair cut and colored and eyebrows waxed. Bailey is wonderful read more

A little pricey, but good service. Appears the hairstylists have some experience. Friendly and the staff was pleasant. Clean place.

I went in this weekend for a cut and partial highlight. This was my first time here and it was in an easy-to-find location and the salon was nice and clean too. I had Tamisha (who was so sweet) as my stylist and she did a great job doing my first color job. Overall the staff seemed friendly, the pricing was average and I would schedule another appointment here. read more

I have been going here for close to two years and see Samantha. She is a fantastic colorist and stylist. Talented staff, good atmosphere, not overpriced. I highly recommend motive! read more

You can get your hair cut and colored anywhere... it grows back. You can go somewhere else. Until now. Sara & Breanne & Sam will earn your trust and your loyalty because they are brilliant in their art. Anyone that can singlehandedly, great shears in hand tame my insane cowlicks... is a HAIR WHISPERER! If you color your hair, who doesn't... know that these women are alchemists! I have finally found a stylist that gets my hair and makes it work. Today we named my color, Verona. A rich blend of roasted coffee that is wonderful. So, come visit us here on the Northside. There is plenty of metered parking and you can always have a nice dinner right around the corner! Trust me. You will never go anywhere else. read more

I hesitate to write this for selfish reasons as I don't want Bailey or Sam's book to get too booked up but they are the absolute queens of the hair industry! Kill it every single time. Sam revived my hair after it was destroyed by another salon. Bailey now does my color and she is hands down the best colorist in Pittsburgh (especially with blondes). read more

I was referred by a friend and then I referred maybe 20 more friends. Not only do I love getting pampered at this place but now do all my friends. Tucked away on Galveston street is a clean, unique, little shop. I have trusted the stylist there to do anything possible to my hair. From getting a cut to doing color, they do a great professional job. read more

I've tried many hair salons in the past and this is by far the best one. Kayla took her time with me and made sure I left with what I wanted. This was the first time I loved walking out with the hair I had. read more

I decided to take a step and color my hair for the very first time and I absolutely loved my results, Sam did a great job! Not only with my hair but making it a good experience for me as well. I traveled almost an hour because I had seen her work online, I will definitely be coming back because of the results and experience! Sam definitely knows what she is doing! read more

After moving to Pittsburgh, had trouble finding a place I can trust with my hair. When a male coworker asked to leave early to make his hair appointment at this place...I thought there must be something special about this place and the guy did have perfectly coiffed hair after his appt. Had a dinner event and got a last minute appointment for a cut and color highlights with Claire and it was the best color I've ever had. I showed her one picture and she was spot on. Cut was pretty good too. Happy for this cute little place in this neighborhood. Prices were on par with other salon prices. read more