Found Emily via Groupon. I recently moved to Dayton and needed a new stylist so thought I'd give…read moreBello Salon a shot. I wish I could say I was thrilled with the results. Whenever I get a new do, I try to be excited, though I will say I don't like to get my hair cut. It's always a challenge to communicate clearly with a stylist. Sigh, again, I didn't do well on my part. In full disclosure, I will admit that when I'm shocked at hair results, I usually feign that I like it and always end up tipping well, one because I'm in shock and two because I want to believe that I will like it; just give it time. Time lasted until I got home. I chose highlights, even selecting the color. Eeks.... As soon as I got home, I recolored as it just looked awful on my complexion. Yes, I count on a good stylist to advise better on what will look good on my complexion and what won't. The cut? Sigh... I made the mistake of saying I would like to grow it out. I didn't mean to not reshape it; especially since I've been guilty of chopping on it over time. She barely, and I mean barely touched it with scissors; not even a general overall 1/4 inch cut; just cut it in places and texturized it. Well, a bad haircut going in is now getting a chance to grow out as a longer bad haircut. I came home and after recoloring, restyled it and it doesn't lay nicely in the back -- a good haircut would/should have and the sad thing is it used to several cuts ago. The entire color/highlights/brow wax/cut/style took 1.5 hours. I wish I could be happy with that but maybe it should have taken longer; it always has before, but oh, yeah... that was with a haircut in there. Sigh... it's back to the drawing board with the search for a stylist and how to communicate with them and what expectations to have.

Hello new love of my life!!…read more I moved to Dayton over the summer and had not been having any luck finding someone to do my hair! After seeing the same few people from my old city for years, it was unsettling to have to find someone new.... I am VERY particular about my hair. I have very long, thick, curly and often unruly hair which is difficult to manage. Also, I went from over highlighted in the summer to dark which was not going well. I went to two salons in Dayton prior to going to Bello and was sorely disappointed with both. I found EMILY at Bello by luck, or chance, or maybe just a blessing!! Emily made me feel comfortable as soon as I arrived and it felt like I was with an old friend! I hate when you go to a salon and the sytlist either doesn't speak to you or you can tell they are faking their niceness (haha). Emily was definitely not that way and we hit it off immediately. She asked me what I wanted to do but also offered her own advice for what would work the best (color wise) -- My color is PERFECT!! Also, I won't just let anyone cut my hair (because it's so long and some people get scissor happy!) but I trusted her and she gave me an amazing cut! She also waxed my eyebrows the day of my appointment (also very happy with outcome). I cannot begin to explain how happy I am with Emily! And have received sooooo many compliments on my hair only just two days after my appointment! I HIGHLY recommend Emily at Bello. I will not go anywhere else after finding her and I promise. if you have any sense of humor whatsoever, you will enjoy your time spent there! The owner, Joni, was there for my appointment time as well and the two of them together were a riot! PS: You cannot, will not, beat Emily's prices. Hands down. She should be charging more (but don't tell her I said that!! haha)

STAY AWAY... On October 3rd I went to Salon Loft in…read moreKettering OH to get a haircut. My appointment was at 2pm with Victoria Bond. I had a meeting earlier and had to rush to make it on time. When I went there it was 1:58pm, I waited in lobby since she told me that she would come to "greet" me there. She didn't come out, so I sent the following text at exactly 2pm, that means I was on time. Once she got my text she came out and took me in. she talks a lot and most of them are about telling me how extraordinary she is vs others. My problem started after the cut (she didn't even cut however much I told her to cut). She said curly hair should never be washed before the cut but should be after the cut. So, she started washing my hair, but the chair did not have something that supports the neck. So, my neck started hurting, she told me to stretch my legs forward to support my neck. I did but it didn't help. I clenched my teeth and tried to tolerate the pain. It didn't help so asked her it is really hurting then she put a towel to support my neck. She said she has a client that is 92 years old and "when she can tolerate that we should be able to tolerate it" and took off the towel to wash with water. Anyway, after excruciating pain for about 20 minutes, I was done. It was time to pay, I asked her how much is it? She said $90 and said normally it is $80 but since you came late, I am charging you extra 10. I was flabbergasted to hear that a simple (mine is short hair) will cost so much (never paid more than 45 in my life). She stood right beside me, very close breathing on my neck, and gave me the machine to input, and told me "Tip" so I had to put 18% tip. Everything together costed me 112.50 or something like that because she never sent me the bill. I was so devastated that I couldn't even think straight, I just paid 112.50ish for simple haircut. I couldn't sleep the whole night. When I got up this morning that is 4th October my neck was hurting and couldn't turn my neck, and it was bruised and swollen. The pain caused me to have a fever. Now I have a fever and my neck hurts. I believe this lady is so unfair with the pricing and she doesn't even have a proper chair for the customers. Today is dec 18th, so I can tell that I had neck pain for 2 weeks and couldn't drive for a week. Luckily I work from home so managed somehow.

Victoria was able to take me the same day that I called - I was desperate! I'm new to managing my…read mores-wavy hair - it only took 50 years for me to figure out that I had wavy hair! Victoria took her time and gave me a great haircut for my curl type and hair texture. All through my appointment she was teaching me about how to care for my hair. And she encouraged my participation, including during styling so I could recreate similar results at home. She prides herself on serving others and being available when her customers need her. If you find yourself in Dayton and need a haircut right away, call Victoria!

Korean Fire & Ice Facial…read more This was exactly what I needed! The facial was so relaxing, and my skin feels incredible. You can tell they truly care about their clients and the quality of their service. I left feeling refreshed, confident, and already planning my next visit, In May. Thank you ShaTerra

Their $200 NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT policy is very bad business practice…read more I had an appointment with Shaterra on a Saturday. Called on Tuesday to cancel as had other obligations I could not get out of. Was told my $200 deposit would not be reimbursed..... $200 !!!! Called, talked with Shaterra and she would not consider my difficulty in having to cancel. A good business owner would have at least given back part of deposit. This is wrong. I cancelled in plenty of time for her to schedule someone else. I understood if I cancelled 48 hours before appointment,-- which I did - -I would get deposit back. I have used other permanent cosmetic companies, and no deposit was ever required. No "punishment" for cancelling either. Terrible policy and unwavering owner to not give MY money back. Do not understand all the positive reviews. Would never use this company.

First of all, this place is completely FLAKEY on appointments. Stylists call and cancel - who does…read morethat?? TWICE, TWICE in the SAME week I had my appointment canceled BY THEM. I've been trying to get my hair highlighted for THREE MONTHS and the girl who does it can't seem to understand what highlights are.....3 HOURS in the chair and my hair is the exact same color. Scheduled another appointment 3 weeks later and she cancels. Then the RE-SCHEDULED appt is canceled. RUN, DO NOT WALK away from this place

Saundra (at Centerville) is an incredibly talented / patient and kind esthetician…read more Had my first brow lamination and dermaplane facial... fantastic results.

I booked last minute when I found myself with a free morning and Ebony was AMAZING! I love my new…read morehaircut- it's exactly what I wanted! The salon was so clean and trendy with snacks and a great vibe. Definitely the best place in Dayton to get your hair done!

I think I may have found my go to salon. Ebony did a wonderful job! She was a pleasure to work…read morewith from scheduling and accommodating my schedule that can be challenging at times. When I got in the chair she really listened to what I wanted or thought I wanted. She helped guide me to what I liked and executed the cut. It was truly a great experience. I enjoyed the conversation we had as well. She made me feel very much welcome and appreciated. Some salons if you haven't been a regular will make you feel like an outsider and feel like your opinion wasn't heard, not at bombshell! Thanks, Ebony! I'll be back for sur

I LOVE Jenn! Jenn is very professional while still…read moreremaining friendly and kind. She puts you at ease and makes you feel comfortable in what is a very personal interaction. Her salon is always clean and disinfected. I always feel like I am safe while receiving any treatment. I have been going to Jenn for almost 4 years and she always targets each specific need for my skin. Jenn genuinely cares for people and makes her clients a top priority. Jenn goes overboard to help with my skin care needs even researching products and new treatments that will help. When I leave there I feel refreshed and helped...Such a great experience every time! Thanks Jenn!!

I love Jenn!! I am going into my 3rd year with her taking care of my face and can't imagine going…read moreto anyone else! She has helped me through some of my more annoying skin issues and along the way with new things she has brought into her business we have figured out what makes my face happy. My skin is in so much better shape now that most of the time I don't even wear makeup anymore. She is a wonderful "Beauty Therapist" and I am so glad I found her!

Advise when you use this salon since they're all independent there is really nobody to back you up…read moreif there's a problem. It's also a gossip meal and there's one particular stylist in there who more or less black ball you if you don't do what she tells you to do. If you go to another stylist and make an appointment, this person will make sure that your new appointment with your new Silas is canceled.. She is like a Tyrannosaurus rex in a hand house! There are many other good salons in Dayton I would recommend finding one of them

I have been going to Lea Smith for 7+ years and have always been totally satisfied with the work…read moreshe has done on my cancer stricken hair. She has been able to cut, style, and color it so that it does have body, and looks thicker than it is. She has always been responsive to my requests, and has always delivered. I just had an appointment today and again, she delivered a cute, stylized cut that absolutely looks fabulous. I've looked for a quality hair professional for a long time, and am well satisfied.

I have been going here since the late 90s. The staff is amazing and they really focus on taking…read morecare of your needs. They work very hard at making sure to be on time and not keep you waiting for your scheduled appointments.

Lindsey if FABULOUS! She is friendly, quick, and perfect. I even took my kids to see her because…read moreshe was so quick! Price is right!!!