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    Rituals Hair Studio

    5.0 (21 reviews)
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    By appointment only

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    Applying hair extensions

    Color only

    Cut and color

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    Leslie was incredible and completely transformed my hair for summer! Such a welcoming salon, and truly fabulous work. Thank you, Leslie!!

    Balayage done by Nichole's magic hands
    Michel U.

    I've been going to Nichole for about 5 years and I wouldn't trust anybody else with my hair! She gives you honest expectations depending on your type of hair but nevertheless creates magic with her hands! Do not hesitate to book your appointment as her salon feels just like home!

    Janelle A.

    Nichole is something from another world. She can perform magic. She is an artist. Her work speaks for itself. Her personality and professionalism are the best in the business. You HAVE to meet this woman and let her work her magic on your hair! She will transform you into who you are meant to be. For me, that was someone who has pink hair. Go now! Book an appointment! Go go go! GOOOO!

    Before and after photos of my hair. So in love with it!
    Rachel K.

    Nichole is literally THE BEST I've ever been to. I have super thin/fine hair so I never trust doing anything to it, let alone bleaching it. But when i went in for my consultation, I felt so comfortable and good about her bleaching and putting extensions in. She walked me through, step by step, letting me know how she can do it without damaging my hair. She literally broke it down to the molecular level of my hair. I felt very comfortable and safe with her doing my hair. I was nervous but after getting it done I'm so happy I did. She did such a great job. My hair looks and feels amazing. I'm so thankful to her for putting in my extensions and making my hair look amazing!

    Danielle R.

    I wish I could give her a Galaxy of stars (ahem, Yelp - make that shit happen, yea?) Anyway, Nichole is the best at her craft. She is well educated in all aspects of hair care/growth/rejuvenation/color/cut/styling - etc etc etc. I've been seeing her for 6 years now, and I've had everything from a pixie cut, to extensions, and every color in between -- Nichole never rushed the process (even if I begged). She kept my hair strong and healthy and beautiful every time! At this point, I don't even tell her what I want I just tell her to do what she thinks will look best haha! In addition to knowing her shit and being great at what she does, she's the SWEETEST person you'll ever meet. She's funny, and personable, and wants you to feel comfortable and cozy while you're in her chair. I can't tell you how many times I've left her chair feeling better about my whole life haha - seriously - she takes care of you. So I'll end this, by saying that when you go to her, take care of her - be nice, respectful, trust her and the process and tip her well! She deserves it! She's a hustla!

    Haircut from Ray
    Shawn T.

    Had a great haircut w/ design from Ray. Pricy but worth It. I'm happy with my fresh cut.

    Neon Coral hair! Ignore that guy's expression. He loved the hair :P

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    I've been going to Steven for about a year now, and at this point I genuinely don't trust anyone…read moreelse with my hair. I swear I can walk in with the most random inspiration photo or say, "I want this exact shade of red," and somehow he and his team make it even better than I imagined. Every. Single. Time. I've never left disappointed, and that's saying a lot because I'm VERY picky about my reds. They always turn out rich, vibrant, dimensional, and they stay looking amazing. The entire salon has such a fun, welcoming vibe. His team is full of the sweetest, most talented women who are always so encouraging and excited about whatever color idea I bring in. Not once have I been talked out of something or made to feel silly for wanting to try a new look. Instead, they hype me up, make recommendations, and somehow bring my vision to life while keeping my hair healthy. One thing that has meant so much to me is that I'm active duty military, so my hair has to stay within regulations. He has always been incredibly knowledgeable about what will and won't work, and he makes sure my color is beautiful while still keeping me in regs. He has even offered to recolor my hair free of charge if it ever ended up outside military standards, which, for the record, has literally NEVER happened because he absolutely nails it every time. If you're thinking about booking, just do it. Whether you want subtle, bold, vibrant, or something completely unique, this is the place to go. The talent, the kindness, the professionalism, and the overall experience are honestly unmatched. I can't recommend him and his amazing team enough.

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