MEGAN WILL CUT YOUR HAIR! She'll do it good. When Mrs. S and me moved to Brookings, we were leaving…read morea hairdresser we loved, a hairdresser we'd spent years with. Her name was Jessica and she worked at a salon that was consistently ranked as one of the best salons in a major east coast metropolis so, y'know, FAUNCY. I have annoyingly thick, wavy hair (if I do say so myself) that, when cut by hacks (as it was throughout most of my youth), within three weeks becomes puffy and unruly. It resembles pubic hair along the sides. It's altogether unmanageable. I spent most of my teenage and college years hating my hair. How can I describe it? Blacks cultivate Afros and Jews bemoan their Jewfros - what do Teutons call their headpuff? I looked like Beethoven in those paintings of Beethoven, and he was wearing a wig, so it was on purpose, must've been fashionable, so I guess I would've been hot shit in the 18th century. Today, I just look like crazy hair. No good. Then I moved to east and met Mrs. S., who set me up with Jessica, who knew how to cut hair. For the first time in my miserable stinking life, I could enjoy my thick, wavy hair. The universe was no longer a total disaster. When we moved out here to the Territories, I was convinced it would take years to find someone as good as my previous hairdresser...if I found someone at all. I was resigned to regular trips to Omaha, Minneapolis, even Chicago (or simply back east to Jessica) in order to get a decent haircut. If I was LUCKY, there was a competent hairdresser in Sioux Falls. No way that's gonna happen in Brookings. I was totally wrong. Locals who know hooked us up with Megan right away. She's set up in a cute little salon in the same building with j.ella und that Old Market restaurant that keeps changing owners. At first, I was suspicious: she didn't wash my hair before cutting it, and I was used to that happening (turns out she does it after - whatevs). But she got the cut right the FIRST time. Granted, I brought instructions from my previous hairdresser, which Megan was TOTALLY cool about. The instructions were pretty basic, so about 10% of the cut's success was the instructions and the other 90% was Megan. Nailed it. Granted, getting a good haircut in the salon is only the first step. It's gotta grow out good. So I was stoked when, three weeks later, I didn't need to return and get my Teutfro under control. Nor the week after that. I could reschedule at my leisure - the hair was growing out great. Oh, and because it's Brookings, it's cheap. Megan can - and probably should, at some point - charge way more than she's charging for a men's haircut: fifteen freaking bucks!! I've heard Megan is really adept at men's haircuts. My wife's color and cut routine is a bit more complicated, and it took her and Megan a few rounds to get it right. But again, Megan was TOTALLY cool about everything - she listened to what my wife said, was respectful and responsive and willing to make changes, but also relied on her own training and instincts when she needed to. Megan is very professional and easy to work with. She strikes a great balance - ESSENTIAL in a hairdresser- between listening to what you want and knowing when you're wrong. Mrs. S. and I are extremely happy clients.

Very good hot stone massages! Have also had my hair cut and highlighted for many years by Jess…read more Excellent selection of hair products by ken

After going to other salons before finding this little gem, I am very happy I found it. I was…read moreactually referred here after asking another person with short hair which salon these use in Brookings. Christy did an amazing job of cutting and styling my hair but she listened to what I was saying during my consultation. To say I am happy is and understatement!

My hair was cut completely uneven and she only cut it for about 5 minutes and spent no time on my…read morehair.

I have gotten my hair cut done here 2 times the first time was good customer service but my hair…read moredidn't turn out the way I wanted. And the second was below average customer service and they messed up my hair so bad I had to buy a new hat just to cover it up

I did not have a good experience there at all. They were uppity and judgemental. There are better…read moresalons in Brookings that treat you well.

I saw Shonteera. She was so condescending but actually, all the employees I encountered there were…read more Never went back. They aren't even that great of a salon to have a pretentious attitude.

Krave is my happy place and it really should be yours. When work, family, and life all start to…read moretake their toll I go see Marty for a 90 minute massage. Pure heaven. All of that stress, all of that tension, all of that ick gets worked right out of me. A good massage not only feels great while it's happening, it continues to feel great for several days after the fact. Marty and her staff are all professionals with smiling faces, strong hands, and positive attitudes. Their prices are right in line with my expectations and make my husband happy too. Not only because I am in such a good mood after my massages but because I am always thrilled to receive a Krave gift card from my family for every holiday that comes around.

7 days ago I received a pedicure from another location (from my hometown) but I arrived in…read moreBrookings to visit a daughter who wanted to get pedicures together. So I took the plunge and thought well getting another pedicure will not hurt anything but my pocket book. The store is cozy, warm and very clean. I liked the atmosphere. The young lady was super friendly and kind, I liked her as a person. On these points I would return. In regard to quality I will not return. I am currently dealing with super rough heels to the point I can use my fingers to pull lifted skin off the bottom of my feet. Also while sleeping they feel rough up against my skin. This is frustrating since I do get pedicures often and never have this issue. For the cost it is the most expensive in town and due to this I expect detail and high quality for me to want to return. I debated to leave this review as to not hurt someone's feelings but my scratchy heels are driving me a little bonkers and lead me to this review. PS: My daughter LOVED her pedicure.

Very friendly and they give excellent haircuts! I have…read morealready referred them to several people.