Worst haircut of my adult life! Do NOT recommend this salon. This was my second haircut and I chose the owner of the salon. The first haircut was actually okay. I returned a couple months later and scheduled again with the owner to cut my hair and it was the worst mistake! I reached out and let her know this time was different and not right. It felt uneven and super chunky layers. I took pictures and sent her a text. She offered to lighten them up. Ugh it only was worse!! I went to another salon and paid someone to do her best to fix it without completely chopping it up to my jawline! read more

Moxie A Salon - Instrea of framing my face, she chopped my hair lime a mullet - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Cotati, California

I have been getting my hair done here for over a year. My color and cuts are expertly done by Joslyn Armstrong. This is a lovely salon with fabulous stylist. The prices are right and everything is done with pride, attention to detail and in a friendly environment. I highly recommend this salon. It's located in the charming town of Cotati next to a pretty park. It's always a pleasure to drive here from Kenwood. I always get compliments on my hair. Thank you Joslyn! read more

Moxie A Salon - This is how lovely Joslyn colors and cuts my hair. - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Cotati, California

I don't typically leave reviews, but I'm so thrilled with my experience at Moxie a Salon that I just had to share! I really wish I had discovered them sooner. Karla did an outstanding job with my highlights, especially in blending the new lightener with my old platinum/heavy highlights. After a year and a half, I was a bit concerned, but she nailed it perfectly. I feel like a brand new person! Moreover, the atmosphere was so inviting--we engaged in great conversation and her and her colleagues were incredibly warm and welcoming. I truly believe I've found my new hair home. read more

I have never been so pleased with a haircut before! I went to see Brandy and explained what I was hoping to achieve and she surpassed my expectations! My hair looks and feels great, I have the best haircut I've ever had and I'm looking forward to Brandy keeping my hair looking this fabulous! read more

I just love the salon and staff at this fabulous place if in need of a specialty hair do or color! I love my hair every few weeks I'm here! I think they are one of the best in this area! Probably THE BEST read more

Moxi is a great salon, friendly staff. Especially considering the Extremely clean area! Always Greeted very warmly upon my entrance. Absolutely cannot recommend this salon enough, every time I go I get consistent, quality service. Pricing is more than reasonable. I especially recommend Carla has been doing my hair for a couple years. her extensive knowledge and skill are truly unmatched. Highly recomend. read more

I'm sharing my experience so that others hopefully don't go through the same thing. I spent over 5 hours at this salon and wanted nothing but for the experience to be done. I cried, looking at my hair today. I paid $250 for the service plus $30ish for the tip. Regardless if the stylist / owner responds negativity, my hope is that no one else goes through this. How I was treated was the absolute worst part. She was so frustrated and annoyed that my hair was not cooperative. My hair ended up in knots twice, which has never happened at a salon before, but it's how she handled the situation. She asked if I wanted to bush my hair first, then got impatient that I was going slower. I have fine hair and if you take a bush and rip in the hair , bushing knots as hard as you can - the knots will come out, but at the cost of damaging your hair and having alot of breakage. I was quiet and kind, but I couldn't help my faces. It hurt, and I wanted to cry knowing how damaging she was being. She was huffing and puffing the entire time. At one point she turned me around and asked me what was wrong, when I attempted to voice my concerns she instantly shut me down saying IT HAS TO BE DONE, I HAVE TO GET THE KNOTS OUT I HAVE A DAUGHTER I KNOW HOW TO BRUSH HAIR. When you ask people to communicate, then bite their heads off, it doesn't make anyone comfortable. At one point, she's like, "Oh my god, we're gonna be here til 11". I was in such a vulnerable state with knoted hair, and she still needed to do the cut . The toner didn't do what she wanted, and she was taking all her frustration out on me. In the end, I was just so ready to be out of the situation. She wanted me to come back, but who wants to go back to a stylist who treated you that way. I attempted to go to the owner as a third party because I didn't feel comfortable talking to her after that. I was shut down, as it was her, and her only solution was to come back to her to "fix" my hair. I said I didn't feel comfortable after everything, and she just ed my response. I was kind the entire time and tipped. I can't bear going back to be treated like that again and have my hair ripped into. I told her I liked the brightness, I said I didn't want to do the tone again that night after two washes that resulted in significant knots to my hair and her growing frustration. Typically, you try not to make the people with your hair in their hands more upset, and it wasn't a good situation to stay in. She offered to fix it, but I don't feel good about going back after her treatment. read more

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I got my hair cut by Karla. I tried something new it turned out cute. I've gotten many compliments. The place was clean. I'd take a picture but I'm not good at selfies. read more

I am absolutely so happy about the extensions that were/are done by Mikell! I have a very severe medical condition that caused me to lose a lot of my hair. The extensions look totally natural and are really comfortable. Thank you Mikell and Moxie! Cheers, Irene read more

I needed a new look. My hair was past my waist and just boring. Tired of always pulling it back. Karla definitely succeeded In exactly what I was looking for! A+ Moxie! read more

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Always a great cut, style, color!! Thanks for all you guys do! Thanks for all the suggestions for styling and making everything easy. read more

I Love this salon! Have been coming to Moxie ever since Joslyn arrived. Friendly, affordable and located in a great spot. You can book online which makes it easier. Everyone who works here is great! read more

Moxie A Salon - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Cotati, California

If you hate it when people compliment you on your hair, don't go here... I get compliments all the time! I was sad to leave my salon in Santa Rosa but it was impossible to get an appt & when I did they always double booked. It's hard to leave a place you are used to but when I moved to Cotati from Santa Rosa I stumbled on Moxie & gave them a try. I couldn't be happier! It's such a cute location in downtown Cotati. SUPER friendly place, we have such good talks there it's like hanging out with friends......and my HAIR! It looks great & Jocelyn always has great suggestions when I feel like doing something new (I have no clue). I never see anyone double booked so I always get undivided attention for a super reasonable price (I didn't like it when I sat under they dryer in my old place after the timer went off & watched my stylist taking care of someone else for 15 min at higher prices). Now I've moved back to SR but still drive to Cotati because I love how Jocelyn does my hair! I get compliments all the time. I also love to watch the other people (men & women) leave Moxie looking so great. I look forward to spending time there! read more

This place is awesome and the employees are really nice and work really hard to make you feel pretty. Even during covid my hairdresser came and cut my hair at home. She even came and did my makeup for my 2020 graduation which looked awesome. read more

Mikell is the BEST! She did such an amazing job with my hair. She listened to what I wanted, was honest about what my hair could handle, and I had a great time visiting with her while I was in her chair. She recommended some great products and even trimmed my hair so it was healthy but not too short (I've been trying to grow it out.) the shop was clean, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the other stylists were super sweet and fun to talk to. If you're looking for a salon with a comfortable vibe and someone who can do amazing things with color, I wouldn't suggest anywhere other than Moxie. I will never go anywhere else and I'll be back in 8 weeks for another haircut to keep my hair healthy! read more

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I have been having my hair done at Moxie (or by Joslyn, before it was Moxie!) for over 20 years! She has always done my kids hair too... because when both of them decided they needed to go full rainbow - there was nobody else I trusted with it! And she never fails to knock it out of the park! But the entire salon is staffed with talented stylists! I know we always come in with some ridiculous request for color, cuts, weird rainbows and "oh yeah, also my hair is a hot mess - please fix it!!" ...they never disappoint! These people work magic. Nothing less. I long ago quit trying to figure out what I need... I just trust them to make it right! THEY KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING! And I know they get it right because I don't have the time to put into much effort on my hair, and I get stopped all the time for people to compliment my hair... and it's all them. Moxie rocks!! Thanks for being amazing Joslyn!! read more

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Could not be happier with my experience at Moxie. I made a last minute appt the day before, since I never have the time to get my hair done during the week. I was a little nervous since I had never been here, and didn't have any friends who had either. But I am so glad I kept my appt! Brandy knew exactly what I wanted after I showed her a couple of photos - I came out with exactly the cut I wanted, which rarely happens for me! Thank you so much Brandy! I will definitely be back. read more

Moxie A Salon - Amazing haircut! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Cotati, California

I booked an appointment two weeks in advance and stylist couldn't be bothered to show up or communicate why. I waited for almost 30 minutes before leaving. Very unprofessional. read more

I get my haircut monthly at this Salon by Josyln, she is great! Always great service and very reasonably priced. I would recommend this Salon to anyone who wants great service. I always love my haircut. read more

I went and got my hair done today by Paige, and it turned out beautiful! I went in for full highlights and it came out so bright and blonde. I hadn't had my hair done in over a year and thought it would take multiple processes to achieve what I got! The cut, color and curl all look amazing! read more

I got my hair styled and dyed by Joslyn. She was terrific. I was somewhat picky for what I wanted. She did exactly that. I feel really lucky that I got an appointment. Everyone else in the salon also did great cuts and styles. If you want a terrific style, go to Joslyn or any of the other talented ladies in the salon. Thanks Joslyn!! read more

I heart Brandy. she does a fantastic job on coloring and cutting my hair, and she has done it in such a way that although I have a lot of highlights and beautiful color, it's not so high maintence that I am constantly shelling out money for upkeep. The multi colored highlights look so natural, and my hair is incredibly soft, even after processing. My cut is incredible too! I can wash it, spray some "its a 10" in it, comb it through and walk out the door. no need to style it, it's got a great cut that just falls into place. The flip side of that, is that I can blow it out and flat iron it to be super straight ala Jennifer Aniston or I can put a few curls in it and big beautiful waves. It's all so simple and easy, and the cut lends it self to a million and 1 variations (even a pony tail!) prices are very reasonable, the ladies in the salon are really fun, and it's has such an amazing vibe. Not pretentious, just awesome. I have never had as many compliments about how beautiful my hair is from strangers as I have since Brandy has been doing my hair. Go. see her. now. read more

After year of reading reviews this is the first one I've written. I had scheduled a appointment at this salon. When I walked inside there were two ladies styling their clients hair. One of them looked over at me, and a second later continued conversing and styling the hair of their client. When you enter the salon, your first step is into their working area, and there is a small waiting area in right corner of this salon. I walked over there and sat down for a few minutes. I noticed another stylist washing their clients hair about 15 feet away from where I sat. After four minutes awaiting like a ghost for acknowledgement within the salon, I walked out with the same reception I received when entering. read more

Yay! Peggy has found a new salon in the adorable Moxie. Very well designed and simple. The washing station sinks have head rests in the sinks themselves, which is something new for me and oh-so welcome an innovation. Looking forward to going back in a couple of weeks for a highlights. And per Heather P's excellent suggestion I'll be doing before/after photos. read more

I love Moxie. It has a very inviting atmosphere, the staff is friendly and they are not outrageously priced! Joslyn is my hairdresser and I love her to death. She does great hair extension, hair cuts and colors. People...look no further book an appointment with her today! read more

Peggy was very sweet, and her scalp massages are OMG. She charges $45 plus tip for (I'm assuming) any type of haircut. She kept it a little too simple, even though I asked for something drastic. So if you're just going in for a trim, I'd recommend going to a cheaper place. But $45 for a new, complicated style is pretty reasonable--or so I hear. Plus, again, the scalp massages--OMG. read more

Thumbs up for the online scheduling. http://www.moxieasalon.com/ Makes life so much easier. This was my first time here. The salon is nicely decorated , modern and clean. I got a great cut with highlights and low lights for a great price from Karla. All the women were friendly as were the other clients. I will be back. read more

Finally, a hair salon that isn't gossiping and actually gives you the cut/style you request. So often I come out with what the stylist likes, instead of what I ask for- but not at Moxie! I recommend Peggy! She gave an amazing massage at the shampoo bowl, perfect cut and style, and she was friendly. It was comfortable, professional, down to earth, mature, very clean and locally owned. My treatment was $45 +tip great deal! Also she didn't try to "sales pitch" products on me, very easy going. I will definitely return! read more

Great customer service, very friendly going for my first time. Very clean salon and not badly priced for a hair cut. Thank you!! I will be back! read more

Made my first appointment and it won't be my last! Great atmosphere, staff and product line! I booked an appointment at this place by complete accident, thought it was another place in Cotati. Best mistake I've made! I knew it was gonna be good when I walked in and saw a sea of blue bottles! YEP! they are a Moroccan Oil salon WOO HOO! No longer do I have to drive to Blush in Petaluma for my hair care products. The prices are a tad bit high, but well worth it. Brandy cut my hair (and I will continue to request her) She did a great quality cut and has a delightful personality to go along with her expertise in hair. I left there very happy and recommend this salon without hesitation! read more

I went in the other day for a haircut. My hair feels so healthy, even after washing it feels crazy soft! Joslyn was so sweet and friendly, as were Brandy and Karla who were also working. I own a lash salon in the area and am so happy I found this gem so close to my work! I can't wait to go back and get to know their skills and services more read more

Karla is so awesome, she will make you look like Elsa from Frozen, if you want her to. I did, and she did. I am so freaking happy. She really understands, "get this brassy yellow OUT." She is fantastic with bleach and a great stylist too. I am very happy I found someone who knows what they are doing so close to my new home. read more

Moxie A Salon - Karla is so awesome - she just did my purple roots! So fun!! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Cotati, California

Maybe I just caught them on a bad day... I DON'T POST BAD REVIEWS - EVER! - but I work in customer service and was not happy with my experience: I was so looking forward to having my hair colored at this local business, and was very impressed when I walked in. It's beautiful and clean inside! But I waited to speak with someone after arranging a time, and then was told a client was running late so I had to either wait 30 minutes or return. So luckily, I had a few errands to run. When I returned, the girl still wasn't ready and i was getting a little impatient. But I waited. And when she did speak, she felt obliged to berate the quality of my hair and the 'dirty' color I had come in to correct! I know!! That's why I came in - to fix it!! And was happy to pay! But if you can't be professional and courteous, I'll just take my business elsewhere. Not a good first impression. She was pleasant generally, once she got talking, but it was too late - I was already burnt. read more

I walked into this place to see if they could fit me in for a cut. I fancied having it layered and it was the first place I came to after arriving back in Cotati. All the workers were sitting down and after looking at each of them, one of them finally asked, from a seated position, if they could help me. No one said hello when I came through the door either. Terrible customer service. I went back to SF to get a cut instead. read more

Called in last minute for a 1/2 up-do for my sisters wedding and they had an opening. My sister loved her hair and the lady was seriously the sweetest!!! Joslyn was the stylist and I think we'd use her again! read more

I LOVE this salon!! My stylist (Karla) is amazing but all of the women here are very talented and will take care of you. Very personable, professional, and timely. The best read more

Peggy Craghead has been my hairstylist for over 5 years. She is AMAZING!!! She just moved to this salon, and I love this salon. So cute, and everyone is so nice and helpful. read more

I had a very nice experience with Karla yesterday. Based on other reviews on Yelp, I decided to give Moxie a try. I had been thinking of a style change for some time, and have had many truly awful experiences with stylists who didn't have a clue about curly hair, and who were just not good at communicating. Karla was very thorough at asking questions about cuts I'd had in the past, and different types of techniques, and how I felt about them. After some discussion, and after she had evaluated my particular hair, we settled on a chin length bob with the cut slightly longer in the front and shorter at the neck. She also removed some of the bulk of the curl in the back. I feel sorry for hairdressers who have to deal with people like me (phobias about getting haircuts) but Karla did a great job, she's very respectful of what you want, and I really feel lucky to have found her. Also, the salon is very pleasant, and the atmosphere was very friendly. Prices are reasonable as well. read more

Recently had Erika cut my hair, must say, there is a difference in hair cuts for guys! All scissor cut, a change from the shear shops. Was able to fit me in with her busy schedule. Walked out like I didn't even have a hair cut. Very professional and reasonable. read more

I loved what Ericka was able to do to my hair. Its exactly what i wanted and it was such a good price. What else could i have asked for?