I have very fine hair, and Gillian used a razor texturizing technique on it that completely…read moredestroyed the shape and integrity of my haircut. It looked okay when styled in the salon, but once I got home it was obvious how uneven, awkward, choppy, and over-thinned one side had become. My hair no longer falls naturally or smoothly, and the ends now look frayed and damaged rather than cleanly cut. I have honestly never been this dissatisfied with a haircut before. I ended up having to go to another stylist to try to fix it, and even they told me there's only so much that can be corrected right now without taking off even more length. I was advised not to cut my hair again for several months so it can grow back enough density to reshape properly. I also think clients should be clearly warned before razor cutting or aggressive texturizing techniques are used, especially on very fine hair, since many people may not realize how dramatically it can change the texture and density of the cut. If you have very fine hair, I would strongly recommend being extremely cautious about razor cutting or aggressive texturizing techniques.

Beautiful, elegant, skilled! My appointment with Maddy was great! She took the time to listen to…read morewhat I was hoping to get done and she delivered perfectly. I am a simple lady with simple needs and usually stylists try to talk me into more than I want. But Maddy compassionately and professionally helped me achieve the look and hair treatment I was dreaming of. The salon is cute and classy with that steampunk meets mountain festival meets playful art vibe that Nevada City is known for. They have bubbly water! You must go see the bathroom theme! Unless you hate Ryan Gosling- then do not go in the bathroom. I can't wait to book with Maddy again.

I have been going here since they opened many years ago ~ I absolutely Sherri, she's been doing my…read morehair for 20 years and Alissa does the best nails! Best salon in town!

I live for my visits to Blondie's. My opportunity to get one on one time with my favorite hair…read moreartist Sherri! Ever time I get my hair done I'm left speechless. She's intuitive and knowledgeable, she's kind and humble! She knew what I wanted as though she could read my thoughts. Highly recommended!!

Kaitlyn Pope has been taking care of me and my four boys for years, and we won't go anywhere else…read more She consistently does an excellent job--whether it's trimming my beard or cutting all four of my boys' hair, everything comes out clean, sharp, and exactly how we want it. She's patient, professional, and great with kids, which makes the whole experience easy and stress-free. The quality is always consistent, and the vibe in the shop is welcoming and relaxed. Highly recommend Kaitlyn if you want someone reliable who delivers every time.

I picked this salon at random because I don't have a local stylist yet and it was conveniently…read morelocated and had a cool name. Seriously. I just needed my bangs trimmed. I was able to get an appointment within a few days, was greeted and taken back promptly after I arrived, and was only charged ten dollars. Gabby was efficient and professional (I hope I'm spelling her name correctly!). The salon has a great vibe and is right in town, so allow some time to park.

I am a person who generally visits a salon for a cut and color every six to eight weeks to keep my…read morewedged shag and color in good order. Having moved from San Francisco to Paradise last July, only to be caught in November's Camp Fire, I recently settled in Grass Valley to make a fresh start. I was so busy rebooting my life that I let my thick wavy hair grow out and "do its own thing"with disastrous results, for all of six months! What was I waiting for, but where to begin? I called one popular shop on East Main, but, despite promises, no one returned my calls . Luckily, I spotted Essentials Salon in the shopping center off of McKnight, then read a very favorable review of the owner's work the next day on Yelp. I called Linda, warning that she would have a challenge ahead of her, and reported to her modern, self-designed shop two days later. (Easy parking near eateries and shops was a welcome bonus.) Although she tried to hide it, Linda must have been as shocked at my appearance as I was, because she dropped her lunch, reached for her camera, and asked my permission to take an anonymous "rear view" photo. Quickly, she got to work--snipping, coloring, and styling, while keeping me hydrated with sliced strawberries floating in refreshingly cold water. Linda has a natural way with color (she got it right on the first try), but her very special talent is sculpting adorable, easy - to -maintain cuts that even Edward Scisserhands would envy! She gives her clients her complete attention, producing exquisitely chic results. When all was said and done, she spun me around to reveal a multi-dimensional view and whipped out her camera once again. This time, with my permission, she photographed the result of her efforts. We agreed that the most appropriate title for the second photo had to be "An Amazing Transformation!" Linda did a fabulous job of restoring my self-confidence, as she deftly transformed my appearance. I will definitely return again to place my new carefree coif back into her very capable hands!

Linda is the best! She always gives me a great color and cut. I had her do eyelash extensions for a…read morespecial occasion and I am more than impressed with her care and cleanliness. I have been going to Linda for about 7 years and have always been pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend her for all your hair, skin and beauty needs.

I absolutely LOVE this salon! Kayla is not only amazing at coloring my hair, but she does it in…read morerecord time. She always knows exactly what I want with my cut and I'm never disappointed. All of the girls at the salon are professional and fun. I highly recommend this salon!

Always a great hair cut and able to fit me in on my busy schedule…read more Go see Kayla! She'll take great care of you.

Disclaimer/ This is not a trash on Bel Capelli and their stylists kind of post- this is for…read moreeducational purposes so others don't make the same mistake I did. Not worth the $400 hair cut & color. I had a consultation with Ally and I showed her pictures of what I was going for and the color I wanted and that went fine, no problems, but when I got done with my official appointment my hair didn't turn out how I wanted it from the photo. It was a 5 hour appointment and I paid $220 plus 20% tip for her time. A couple days go by and I compared the photo of what I wanted and my result and decided to ask her to fix it. I didn't clarify beforehand if the fix would be free of charge because that's been my experience at salons but no, not this time. I spent another $140 to leave the salon with still not really what I was going for and now it's been a month and still not impressed and pretty mad honestly that I spent that much money and got a result far from what I wanted but maybe it's not all her fault, maybe she thinks she did a good job or that she just did what she wanted, the photos I brought in of what I wanted didn't matter, maybe she doesn't have much experience, heck, she was the first person I made an appointment with since moving to a new area but I figured this salon could do better but I should've done more research. The color is so subtle hardly anybody has noticed I changed my hair and to spend $400 I definitely would've wanted it to be noticeable and receive lots of compliments-it's pretty disappointing. I'm not sure what to do either at this point besides get my frustration out in this review. I already tried going in to have it fixed and was charged and I'm not spending more than I already have...I could call the salon and complain but to what benefit? The receptionist probably won't care and what would Ally think of me sitting in her chair for the 4th time still unhappy with my results? Ally if you're reading this I'm sorry, you're a nice gal but $400 to not be impressed is not a good feeling. I'll attach photos below in case anybody reads this far and is curious. Left photo is the one I brought in and right is my result. No No

Came in and they managed to fit me in to get ready for a big out of town event. I had been having a…read morebad hair day, and I was destined to go into a video shoot in a couple days looking like Raggedy Ann. Really phenomenal experience working with Sarah who did my make up, showed me what I would need for the event, and made my make up look natural, subtle. She was funny and also fixed my hair color to make it a natural red. I highly recommend!

I came in at noon after a disastrous haircut. The lovely redhead (sorry, I forgot your name!)…read morecalled Tanya, who was scheduled to come in at 3, but would make room for me at 2. The salon is lovely, lots of friendly chatter but still maintaining a quiet & serene atmosphere. Tanya did a fantastic job on my hair. She fixed most of the mishaps and was a true professional with my crazy cowlicks. We chatted as you do and I learned a little about her, which was fun. I can't wait to go back and I highly recommend the salon & Tanya!!

Excellent haircut with Tanya!! She knows how to do a perfect styling…read more I am planning to see her again in June!!

I had such an incredible experience! Dale-Ann was my hair artist, and Erica, the owner, also…read morestepped in to help make sure I left happy. What I expected to be a regular appointment turned into nearly seven hours of patience, teamwork, and genuine effort to get my hair as close as possible to the look I wanted. Dale-Ann was kind, talented, and never made me feel rushed. Both Dale-Ann and Erica went above and beyond while still protecting the health of my hair. They even added hair tinsel at no charge, which was such a sweet surprise. I also purchased the Aveda products they recommended because I want to properly care for my hair after all the work they put into it. I'm so grateful for their time, honesty, and dedication. I left feeling beautiful, cared for, and truly appreciated. Thank you, Dale-Ann and Erica! Highly recommend!

This salon is a hidden gem. I have been very happy with Victoria who has been doing my hair…read more Everyone is really nice and the salon is clean and friendly.