Nick Saporito at Kinship Salon in Santa Cruz cut my hair, and I'm amazed at the new look--I'm in…read moremy 60s but feel like I'm in my 50s when I look at my new cut! He's prompt, professional, polite and courteous, and it's no wonder he's booked up 2 weeks in advance --he's simply that good. What impressed me most was his foresight: he thoughtfully looks at your facial structure--your forehead, jawline, the length of your hair you're considering, and the look you want to achieve. Nick can give you an image. On top of that, he's kind, open-minded, compassionate, and a great listener. He's also incredibly creative--I've never had such a haircut this great. Thank you, Nick. You can't fake fabulous! Ron

I saw Lauren on Saturday, and unfortunately a few things happened that were pretty off-putting…read more First, the price listed on the website was significantly lower than the price I was given by text only 24 hours before my appointment, at which point I could no longer cancel without being penalized. Second, she accidentally burned my face with the flat iron. I said "ouch" when it happened, but she didn't acknowledge it or apologize, which made the situation more uncomfortable. Lastly, she was about 10 minutes behind schedule. Other than those issues, Lauren was nice and I genuinely enjoyed talking with her. I just wish these things had been handled differently, as they took away from an otherwise pleasant experience.

I've been getting my hair cut at Stranded Beauty Bar for over a decade, and I can honestly say…read moreJason and the entire staff are incredible. Walking into this place feels more like visiting family than going to a salon. The ambience, the warmth, the conversations, the energy -- it's always welcoming and genuine. Jason's level of precision and consistency is unmatched. Every single time I sit down in his chair, he takes his craft seriously and delivers an exceptional cut. That kind of attention to detail and care is rare these days, and it's why I've stayed loyal for so many years. 10 stars if I could. Highly recommended to anyone looking for not just a great haircut, but an experience that actually makes you feel valued and at home.

I dont typically write reviews on yelp, but since moving back to my hometown it has been an…read moreabsolute struggle to find a place as well-priced and with the level of skill Jason has. This is one of the first balayages Jason did for me and every time, without fail, I always left with the best color and haircut! From copper, to blonde, to brunette, he always took his time! There are many places with skilled individuals and people who will listen to what you want, but his execution is what I miss the most! Definitely visit stranded beauty bar!

I am absolutely in love with my hair! Amy is so sweet and welcoming. I came in with super long,…read moreheavy hair that had lost its shape and she completely brought it back to life. She gave me the most beautiful, bouncy layers that perfectly framed my face. The blowout at the end was stunning...look at that volume and curl! Amy is so talented, attentive, and sweet. She really took her time, and paid attention to detail. If you want a stylist who truly listens and delivers flawless results, go see her!

I found Amy on Yelp thanks to her amazing reviews, and she completely lived up to the hype! The…read moresalon was so clean and had relaxing music. Amy was fully booked when I first reached out but was able to squeeze me in the next day. I was late to my appointment due to an accident but as soon as I reached out, she was kind, patient, and found a way to make it work which is not easy for stylists who get fully booked. Amy instantly knew what I needed, gave me a beautiful cut, and completely refreshed my postpartum hair. I've gotten so many compliments since! She's professional, warm, and clearly cares about her clients. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend her to anyone who's interested in getting their hair did!

I've been to Pleasure Head (PH) four times now and had amazing experiences with Jennifer (who I…read morebelieve no longer works there, but you can see a photo from my last review!) and Shawna. They were incredibly personable and made sure to check in with me throughout every step of the haircut process. They both delivered amazing results. Jennifer gave me a super edgy look and Shawna later gave me the blunt cut of my dreams, hence why I had kept returning. Now, there's A. I first went to her when my edgy look had grown out and wanted to get it refreshed. Everything was going pretty well, until the point where she accidentally used the wrong scissors and chopped off a section of my bangs. It was hard to recover from that but accidents happen and she expressed deep remorse and tried her best to fix it. It wasn't the best, haha, but it eventually grew out after several months, and I didn't want this experience to deter me from returning to my fave salon. :) Then, I went to A for a chocolatey brown balayage. We had a consultation beforehand. My hair is virgin and very dark so what I was looking for was a very subtle change to add dimensionality to my hair since I had just gotten a blunt cut by Shawna. But... what I got was not what I asked for. I have gotten balayages before and one key component is teasing the hair before applying bleach. Yes, it was being teased, but by the tiniest amount. This led to pretty much my hair being bleached solidly rather with the quintessential natural blending of the highlights which define a balayage. On top of that, the bleach application was all over the place. In some sections, it was applied so close to my roots. In others it was 3 inches away. And A decided to give me money pieces because she thought they would look cute. When I noticed the heavy bleaching, and pointed it out, she mentioned that it would become darker with the toner. I was anxious, but I wanted to trust the process. When the hair was finally done, I was devastated. It was patchy, brassy, and bleached in such a way that doesn't even come close to the definition of a balayage. I told A that I would need some time to get used to it. After several days of staring at my hair in the mirror, I reached out to A. She agreed that it wasn't at all like the inspo pics and she was willing to redo it for me. At that point, though, I was too anxious to go through another round with PH, especially after my previous experience. So, I made the decision to reach out to a hairstylist in Santa Cruz that is known for his balayages and I sent the pictures of my hair and he immediately took me in (thankfully!!) bc the hair had truly destroyed my self-esteem. After the botched hair, I literally canceled all my plans for the next week because I didn't want anyone to see me like that. He called it a hair emergency, haha. Well, that appointment went wonderfully, and he was able to color-correct the hair and achieve the results I wanted from the start. One major pro about A is that she does a great job at maintaining the health of the hair during her work. It was actually really cool and impressive to see that when she was taking off the foils after the bleaching process, little to no hair came off with it. Even though she brought my natural hair color from one of the darkest shades to such a light color. That is definitely one of her incredible strengths!! I let A know I went with another stylist and canceled my redo appointment. I also asked for a refund, considering the results were so far from what we discussed. She was completely respectful and remorseful and mentioned that she wished she had an opportunity to fix it herself. She reached out to her manager to ask about the refund, and the request was denied bc I went to another stylist and didn't let her redo it. I am not sure if that's a common policy, but I felt saddened that accountability by the salon wasn't taken in that regard. You wouldn't hire the same plumber again if their work caused your pipes to burst in the first place. Twice. Honestly, I am deeply saddened by this and it pains me to even write this review because all of my other experiences at PH have been SO positive before this. I don't think I will be visiting again, unfortunately. That being said, A is an amazing person (her hair is also SO cute!!! which already is a testament to her skills; also, she does a great job at matching the vibe, and I /STRONGLY/ believe that these were rare occurrences, especially considering all of her previous positive reviews. You can check out her work on her instagram page. Lots of people have had amazing results from her, especially with haircuts. So please don't let that deter you from hiring her. But maybe not for balayages, LOL.

Unfortunately I have to leave a bad review. I went to Leah at pleasurehead salon. I have never in…read moremy life had a haircut as bad as this. This is a SUMMER WRECKER! I asked for a dusting, I am in my sixties with very thin hair... she proceeded to cut layers everywhere when I had asked for a blunt cut with a tiny layering right above the the bottom!!! She was pretty surprised herself! I sent a message telling her how unhappy I was , not a word back! Horrible service and I'm very upset!

If you're looking to go lighter without compromising the health of your hair, look no further. I…read morerecently decided to transition to a brighter look, and once again, Brooke (the owner) made absolute magic happen! I am head over heels in love with my new look every single time she has ever done my hair. I walk out and immediately start getting the best compliments from everyone I meet. Beyond the hair, the experience at her new salon is top-tier from the second you walk into the space you can tell it was designed with style in mind. It absolutely is immaculate. The atmosphere is the perfect amount of chill and professional, making you feel pampered and well taken care of the entire time. I cannot recommend Brooke and Hendrix & Hue enough. If you want to walk away, looking at feeling amazing this is the place to be.

I've been going to Hendrix and Hue (Brooke) for years now. She is consistent and there are never…read moreany surprises. She is a great listener, never pushy, and my experience is always a 10/10. Absolutely love my results every single time. Her new salon is gorgeous! She is meticulously detailed in her work, and I genuinely cannot recommend her enough!!! She is up to date on all the new trends in hair care and style and offers valuable advice/services.

I needed a last minute appt on a Sunday and was so happy to see that the salon was open and able to…read moretake me on a Sunday. Jenna gave me the best cut and color I've ever had in my life! I have a lot of gray so my hair can be hard to work with - Jenna took the time to not only consult with me but did an exceptional job with the cut and color. I will definitely be returning! The rest of the staff made for a very welcoming environment - Amanda another co - worker even stepped in to assist! That's what I call teamwork! Highly recommend this salon - and Jenna and Amanda!

Amanda I had a very…read moredisappointing experience at Fausto Hair Salon in Santa Cruz. I booked with Amanda and was very clear that I wanted to keep the same hair color I already had, cover my grays, and get a haircut. During the coloring process, I started to feel concerned when some of the foils were removed and the color was wiped off with a towel. After my hair was shampooed and rinsed, Amanda said she wanted to dry it first to see how the color looked before applying toner. Once my hair was dry, the gray around the top and hairline was still clearly visible. Amanda initially said the color looked good, and I had to point out that my grays had not been covered. She then said she would fix it by adding more highlights around my hairline. Unfortunately, after that additional process, the grays were still visible. At that point, I had already been there for about four hours. I told her I could not stay any longer for the haircut and needed to leave. What was especially disappointing was that I was still charged for the color even though the main thing I specifically asked for--covering my grays--was not accomplished. Amanda invited me to come back the following weekend for additional color work with the salon owner, if he was available, and offered a free haircut. I appreciate the offer to try to correct the situation, but after spending four hours in the salon and leaving with my grays still clearly visible, I don't feel I received the service I paid for. I expected the issue to be properly addressed before I was charged, rather than being asked to return and spend even more of my time fixing the original service. Amanda subsequently acknowledged the problem and scheduled me for a corrective appointment on Sunday. I later received an email cancelling that appointment. I received no phone call, explanation, or further offer to correct the service. I am skeptical of all the positive reviews I've read about her. It's why I took a chance and booked her. Very disappointed and would not recommend.

Place not relevant. Fully booked and don't accept new…read morecustomers (next appointment isonly in few MONTHS).

I have been getting my hair cut by Lidia at Me Myself and I since February and have always been…read morepleased with my hair when I walk out of there! I originally went in with some very very damaged and un healthy hair and Lidia brought my hair back to life with an awesome short cut that got rid of all the dead split ends and gave my hair volume and bounce! Yesterday was my 4th hair cut with Lidia, and I asked her for something more edgy and punky and showed her a photo on my phone of what I would like my hair to be like. I am supper supper happy with my new edgy/punky hair cut, it's just how I wanted it and exactly like I explained to her what I would like! Seeing Lidia is always a nice relaxing time, she is very down to earth and easy to talk with! Her shop is very peaceful, always well kept and nicely decorated! Thank you so much for an awesome hair cut! I love it!

Diane is always professional and fun. Her salon is always beautifully decorate.read more

I have been coming to Mark Allen for years. It's a peaceful, lovely place in Aptos Village, nestled…read moreon a wooden walkway in the midst of the redwoods, away from the hustle of Soquel Avenue. But I come to this salon because of Sharon, and I would follow her anywhere (well, almost anywhere). Sharon is the absolute best when it comes to hair color, cut and overall hair and beauty salon services. She has been my hair guru for over 8 years. If you are looking for a salon experience where you feel special, where you are treated as a good friend, and where you receive exceptional services from a talented professional--go to this salon. You will never be disappointed. You will leave feeling relaxed and beautiful. You will make your next appointment before you leave as you can't wait to get back. Sharon is the absolute best. We're so fortunate to have her talent in Aptos.