I had a great experience with Micah at Protege Salon. The salon itself is large, but it still feels welcoming and comfortable because everyone there is so friendly. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The salon is very clean and well-kept, which I really appreciated. It made the whole visit feel professional and relaxing. They even serve wine, which was a nice touch and made the experience feel a little more like a treat. Micah did an amazing job with my hair. She was attentive, professional, and really took the time to make sure everything looked great. You can tell she truly cares about her work and her clients. I left feeling confident and very happy with the results. I would definitely recommend Micah at Protege Salon to anyone looking for a talented stylist in a friendly, clean environment. read more

Five stars for Micah! She is an absolute pro and always knows exactly how to handle my hair. I leave her chair feeling like a million bucks every single time. Consistent, talented, and so friendly--highly recommend! read more

I have been going to Micah for years and she is the only person I let touch my hair. I live 4 hours away now and I make a trip to town just to get my hair done because nobody does it like her. She is the most kind and genuine human, and she's amazing at her craft. I just sit in the chair and tell her to work her magic. Proof is in the pictures read more

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Had an appointment she wasn't ready for me. Glad I called before heading out. Didn't have the courtesy to call me before to tell me. It was a 2 hour delay from my original time. Plus when I called the salon they didn't have a person with that name working at that salon. Just a big mess! I wouldn't recommend this place at all! Playing games with your time is really inconvenient and inconsiderate. Go elsewhere!! read more

Micah has been doing my hair for years now and she is fantastic! The salon has beautiful windows and everyone was very friendly.

First time here, Jordan gave me an awesome haircut, I didn't have an appointment and they took me that day. Very top notch salon! Very friendly people. Will recommend and return thank you Jordan read more

Color and cut Jordan Styles is a wonderful colorist. His recommendations on color really accentuates my skin tone. He is also meticulous with cut. read more

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The stylist did a good job on my hair, but unfortunately it was thee worst experience I've ever had in a salon service wise. Regardless I still tipped over 30% because everyone has bad days, ya know? But then I drive off, look in the mirror and see that there was stain left on my head. I've never had ANYONE have such little respect for me to let me leave like that. You're not required to talk to your clients (which clearly she wanted NOTHING to do with me) but it's something else when you clearly look like you are bothered by my shear existence. I worked my ass off for the money I made today and all of it and then some went to making sure I left a good tip for literally the worst service of my life. I literally paid to get treated like dog shit. I went in for a color change and a style. She did very well as a hairdresser but I'm at a loss for how she let me walk out. Not that anyone cares but I'll definitely rather take myself to someone that's in school/training next time. I'm sure she's a nice person, maybe she's racist? Idk, but the hosts up front were absolutely incredible. Good job on those two, they are very nice, talkative and make you feel welcomed. read more

Protégé Salons - That stain though! Why would you EVER let your client walk out like that? Especially after they tipped you 34% of a service? - Hair Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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i can not say enough good things about Jordan!! he's an amazing stylist & made my hair look so beautiful!!! 100/10 recommend!!!!

Won an SPCA certificate for a color and weave. Stylist said she would definitely honor it three days after it had expired. Then the price went up to 45.00 extra. After waiting seven weeks and her postponing three appointments... I get a text from her saying she talked it over with the owner and her coworkers and that she would not honor the certificate anymore. Not very professional to athe charity she was suppose to honor! read more

I always had bad experience with hair stylist, (not lying)...I tried many... and my sister recently went to Monica and my sister lily had long brown hair and went blonde and it looked so freaking good the blonde is not orange nor brassy it looked so good honestly, so I recently went and I have dark brown hair and I told her I don't want to go blonde but I deff. Want a change and go lighter and she added ombré And it looks so good... can't wait for next months appointment 0:-()... by the way her cell number is 661.932.5442 text her or call Monica... read more

I can't believe I haven't done a review for this place. I have gotten my hair done by Kara Bonelli for over a year now and nails with Regina. I trusted Kara with my hair when I decided to go short and light and never left her since then. It's a very relax and fun place. The service is always excellent! read more

Protégé Salons - Hair Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My wedding day pictures were ruined because of Melinda. Where do I even begin? I'm not sure why she changed towards me and my sisters and we adored her when we first met her. She knew what she was doing, very professional and we decided to stick with her because we loved her work. For my sister's wedding, she hired a helper to help out with the bridesmaids hair and it was so much fun and loved how everything worked out that day. As soon as I got engaged, the first thing I did was text Melinda because I wanted to book her for the wedding day, I didn't want anyone else but Melinda because I felt like she was the only one I can trust with my hair and makeup. She replies to my text and I told her who I was and asked if we can schedule an appointment for a hair and makeup preview. She never really replied back to let me know what day would be good to go to the salon. After a few days of texting and no replies, I decided to call the salon to see if she even still worked there since she wasn't replying to my text, or move on and find someone else to do my hair. Surprisingly she was there and I got a hold of her and she finally made an appointment for the preview. So finally the day came where I went for a preview and everything went well, she was nice and sweet and we talked but I was truly hurt inside because she's been avoiding my text and it would take days until she replied. I told her how many bridesmaids I was going to have and she said she has someone in mind. So we set the time for wedding day and everything was cool. But would still take her a while until she responded to my texts if I had a question about something and wanted her opinion. At that point I was fed up with her but was too late to look for someone who I can trust with my hair since wedding day was so near. So wedding day, she had told me she wanted the bridesmaids to get there at 8:00 in the morning to get started on and she was going to start doing my hair at 9:00. The girl she hired was the one who started with the bridesmaids, and oh my God, my grandma could've probably curled their hair faster. So so slow, and not like it was a complicated hair style- was a half up/half down style. So I leave my house at 8:45 because I wanted to be at the salon at 9 exactly and didn't want to miss a minute since it was the wedding day and it takes longer for hair and makeup. I get to the salon on time and Melinda is not there. I start to panic because it took her 2hrs+ for my preview so I knew at that moment my day was ruined since pictures were going to start at 12. I texted her and she told me she was on her way. I sat at the salon waiting while my bridesmaids were getting their hair ready in slow motion ( im serious, the girl was that slow!!!! ). She finally arrives 30 minutes late! She walks in the salon and didn't even say "hey" or at least apologize for being LATE. I just couldn't believe what had just happened for her to be late and not even say a word when she walked in, made me not even want to look at her. She finally calls me over to her station and gets started with my hair. She tells me how the train was in the way and her kids had school that day blah blah blah. I just wanted her to finish so I can get the hell out of there. Ahh, so now its 12 and my photographer calls me and tells me she's at my house and I wasn't even done at the salon. At that point, I had all these emotions being built inside me, I was panicking and very stressed. FINALLY at around 1:45 she's done with my hair and make up but we had a problem; the girl who did the bridesmaids hair did an embarrassing job so Melinda had to fix the mistakes. We still went home and redo some of the girls hair because how awful of a job that helper did. I was late for my pictures, everything was delayed, all because of Melinda being late. Looking back, I wish I had just looked for someone else after Melinda took forever to reply back to my text and I had a feeling she was being weird, but everyone thought I was just stressing and to just stick with her and I WISH I didn't listen. Melinda became very unprofessional even though I was still being nice to her when she never replied to my text. I'll never recommend her to anyone else because I don't want what happened to me happening to someone else. I don't even like that salon or the people who work there because they are unfriendly, rude, and snobby and think too highly of that place when its really cluttered and dirty. Its not a high end salon like La Dolca Vita is but we'd only go there since Melinda worked there. read more

I LOVE MALINDA! That being said this place is too cluttered, too close together and too many snobby people work here. If I wasnt there for my normal girl, this would not at all be a place I would come to find someone else. I get style attracts a certain kind of people, but come on... this is Bakersfield. Get real. And having to always make sure you are out of the way because stations are too close together? What a nightmare. read more

Another great visit with Maria H. I've been with her for some time. I followed her over to this location from Le Vuitton Full Body Boutique & Spa. She is absolutely fantastic- a true gem. She gives me great tips to help me keep my hair healthy and she will be honest with you when you want to do something she thinks you will hate. Trust her, she knows best. The bangs I had to have a while back were a mistake. Thank you Maria H. for taking such great care of my hair. You are an amazing hair stylist. Love, love love my hair every time. read more

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Love love love this salon. My hair stylist Allie works here and she is beyond fantastic! She always makes my hair look beyond fabulous!!!! read more

Protégé Salons - Hair Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

LOVE this salon! Very classy, they greet you as soon as you walk in and offer you something to drink... one of the options being WINE. 1st time I've had a salon offer me merlot. Awesome. Aubrie does such GREAT cuts and color, I gave up my old stylist for her. And she's a hoot. Love chatting and joking with her while she does my hair! They also have a great variety of products for purchase, too! So if you need to pick something up, you don't have to make an extra stop on your way home to show your honey your new 'do! ;) read more

I've been seeing Rachel for a while now for my manicures and she's amazing! So sweet, super talented, and above all, professional. I usually book within a day or so with her, so I'd say her availability is awesome. She does amazing gel nail art and is always open to trying something new. To top it off, a gel manicure with her is only $25! It's a STEAL. The only problem? My gels last so long I couldn't possibly try all the combos I want. #firstworldprobs read more

Protégé Salons - My most recent mani with Rachel. Love the Lilly inspired accent nail. - Hair Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

So this probably is the most fancy place I've been to! I went in as a walk in but I recommend making an appointment. Chichi, my nail lady is so fantastic! We had the most amazing conversations. I will continue to go to chichi even though she doesn't do gel. She's so sweet and she explained how I could take better care of my natural nail to keep them strong. She told me what I could buy for my cuticles. She was so patient and thorough. Absolutely great service! read more

Got my hair done by Allie Akery. I needed my hair brightened from a dark drab blonde (almost light brown) and she worked a freaking miracle! I've never had such a GORGEOUS color blonde before!!! She's the bomb. Gave me wine, was extremely sweet, and with heavy highlights, low light pieces, a toner, cut AND style, I was out of there in literally a little over an hour. Go see Allie she's my hero! Oh and forgot to mention, that I live in LA. My good girlfriends get their hair done by Allie and they always have the BEST COLOR! So ya, I traveled for that color and I will be making that same trip just because it's literally the best I've ever seen my hair! No joke. read more

hello my name is Patricia Aguilar I am new at Barkersfield a friend recommend me this salon. Elizabeth is the best she took care of me, I love my hair. Thank you so much read more

Got my hair done by Darlene, AND LEMMEEE TELL YOU it was one of the best one I've ever gotten from someone I recommend her fully she's super nice. read more

Malinda is the absolute BEST!!! First off let me say that my hair needed some serious work. I (unfortunately) trusted an inexperienced person still in beauty school to do my hair last... Well it was fried and brassy when I came to Malinda for help, and let me tell you, she sure did work her magic. I seriously cannot give her enough praise for my hair transformation. Malinda is sweet, funny, very relatable and so easy to carry on a conversation with. After my bad hair experience it took me about six months to trust another person and I am so so SO happy Malinda did it, she took her time and did it right! Her prices are very reasonable and her work speaks for itself, and I still can't say enough good things about her work. She's a magician and very very talented, check her out you will not be disappointed!!! read more

My wife loved Kara Bonelli. Best perm she ever got. Kara was meticulous. Highly recommend her. Going back for color next.

I have the BEST Hair dresser she is awesome and NEVER had a bad experience and Protégé is vey classy and they treat everyone so sweet I am so glad to go to all my hair appointments and get pampered with a good hair cut and a glass of Wine. Love you ISABEL GONZALES and thanks for always taking care of me and My Hair. read more

Maria Maranto is the BEST for nails!! Every one is always so nice & welcoming! Would definitely recommend this Salon!

After trying different salons and hairstylist for the last year i have found my haven. I made an appointment with salina . By far the best decision i could make for my hair. She took the time to listen to me and gave me exactly what i wanted the cut color and knowledge about products that would be best for my hair. She made me trust again after having my hair damaged by several other stylist. The building and vibe though ought is very profesional,clean and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

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Maria Herrera is an AWESOME stylist! She's excellent with color & cuts and she does a great job styling hair too (from my experience & I've tried many stylists over the years, you don't always find a stylist that is great all the way around). So if you're considering this salon, I absolutely recommend Maria!! read more

I come here for my gels and Regina is amazing!!! She's very quick, and affordable no up charges for designs, and my gels have lasted an entire month! I will be back. read more

Maria Herrera is AMAZING. She's the usual hair dresser I go to and I love her so much. She cut my hair the way I wanted it and it looks so great. She does a great job and doesn't charge as much as other hair dressers do. read more

Just went in to get my hair curled for my graduation tonight and I'm not pleased. My hair is flat already and I'm having to re curl it. It was decent when I left the salon but what really made me a little upset is the fact that I was being charged $40 to get my hair curled. I called and made an appt the day before and was told it would be $30. I know I may have semi long and thick hair but $40 is a little ridiculous considering it was only to curl my hair and I wasn't doing any sort of crazy hairstyle. I would possibly try this salon again with a different girl. read more

I had an excellent cut and style from Aubrie Felkins yesterday and I love it. She had some really great ideas for my hair and I'll definitely be coming back for some color. The location was centrally located (which is so convenient for me). I would recommend her, she has skills! read more

I always get my hair done by Monica Cruz and I highly recommend her. They have a huge selection of salon products here and I've never been disappointed with any of their recommendations. read more

Daisy is the best manicurist hands down!!! I get a gel manicure and it lasts three weeks, she is very creative with her art work.

Protege is an excellent salon and their massage therapist, Grace Torres, is FANTASTIC. She has a background in nursing, and is very knowledgeable. Most of her technique is done with clients lying comfortably on their backs, not face down, which is more common. This is wonderful if you have sinus issues (like me), and also if you have other health problems (such as being overweight, or having diabetes, etc.) that can make lying on your tummy for long periods of time uncomfortable. I highly recommend her if it's your first time getting massage therapy! read more

One word: Mandy! If you're looking for an AMAZING colorist who took her many years of experience and made my hair her canvas. I have been searching for a certain look with highlights, which is actually a pretty popular look and a shame most people can't master it, and one that I have only ever dreamt of wearing on my own. My sister and I stumbled upon this salon and we are both so glad we did because we have found that special stylist in Mandy and she made us both feel so comfortable and confident with our hair in her hands. If anyone is as obsessive about highlighting as my sister and I are, then you will find a stylist who has more than earned her spot among some of the best hair I've had done in my life. And who doesn't want an amazing job done by someone who also has an absolutely calm, cool and caring personality. I live in Palm Springs, CA and my sister lives locally, and you can believe I will make that drive for my future hair appointments! This salon is lucky to have acquired such an experienced talent, and you will not me disappointed read more

Regina is by far the BEST manicurist! Her art work is unbelievable! Anything you want she can do!

The salon itself is very dirty.. the carpets need badly to be replaced. There's a water leak that's been there forever. Stuff is all over the floors and crowded. The owner is extremely rude, and acts like you are putting her out if you ask a question. She also gossips about clients and employees ( very rude) and is very loud. I love my manicurist which is why I continue at this salon. read more

Grace Torres, Certified Massage Therapist, is very knowledgeable about anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system and massage techniques. She is caring person who works hard to achieve comfort and relaxation for her clients. I wholeheartedly recommend her. read more

My friend recommended me to this place. She raves about her hair all the time and I needed some major work. I needed a hair cut and hair coloring. She had told me to get with salina. I explained to Salina that I needed something specific . I couldn't have certain colors because of the job I might be taking on. She told me no problem we will go with a chocolate brown and it looked great. She was very nice and we got along just fine. I would recommend Salina and will stick to her. read more