"I Whip My Hair Back and Forth" It was the call that every woman fears with every hair fiber of her being. The thing we dread more than accidentally flashing our Spanx when getting out of a car. My favorite stylist had LEFT MY SALON (cue my internal voice yelling, "Nooooooooooooo", slo-mo, Incredible Hulk style)!! But completely meltdown was averted-- she had thankfully just moved to another fabulous salon in Red Wing that had newly opened, River Blu Salon Dayspa. I would follow my hair whisperer anywhere, but I was so glad I only had to follow her to another building in Red Wing. While we have several wonderful salons in Red Wing, you will think you've curled up, "dyed" and gone to "hairven" when you walk into River Blu. The décor in this upscale establishment is so gorgeous and serene that it bumps this spa head and shoulders above the rest of the salons in Red Wing. Located on the first floor of the historic and beautiful St. James Hotel on Main Street, the spa holds cozy relaxation/waiting lounges within, as well as fireplaces, chandeliers, a mani/pedi room and massage room that all bring to mind words like "glam", "relaxing", "modern" and "earthy". Glamodern Rearthy? Glamaxing Mearthy? Word shipping not for you? Either way, you'll feel pampered...and that's before your transformation has even begun! If you've never been to this salon, you need not worry about which stylist to go to. No matter who works their magic on the lifeless, split-end-infested hair you walked in with, you will leave with a mane that you want to toss around like you're in a Pantene commercial. The salon also takes care of your inner beauty by making sure that the products they use, such as Intelligent Nutrients and Jane Iredahl, are non-toxic and natural. And here's how much a visit will set you back (trust it will be worth it)... Eyelash extensions Forget about your gums! Don't neglect those lashes! 150.00 for the initial application Fills start at 35.00 Massage 75.00... knot bad for one hour! Wax it, you hairy beast! Starting at $6 Lip, brow, chin, nose, arm, leg, and bikini waxing. Mani $25.00 Pedi... $40's and up Makeup $45.00 Custom makeup application using Jane Iredale Cosmetics. Lashes not included. Updo's. Starting at $65.00 Facials $65.00 and up Haircuts Starting at $38.00 Don't risk follicle ridicule. Comb over and try this salon today! ~The Nosy Norwegian Sniffing out good deals and formaldehyde-free keratin treatments so that you don't have to. read more

I needed someone to cut my hair , and as always it is hard to find someone that can cut it right ( course, red hair ) . I only went to River Blue Salon because every other hair salon in town was booked solid. I will forever be grateful! They did a fabulous job and was very knowledgeable about the way to cut the different textures hair . I will be getting my hair cuts and styles there from now on ! read more

Very classy salon and clean! Best massage!A very relaxing experience! Gwen is amazing!!!

Unfortunately, my experience was less than pleasurable. My youngest daughter was getting married and all of the ladies from the wedding party had appointments for hair and some for makeup also. I was charged for an updo and only had a few curls placed in short hair that was already washed and dried. The curls did not stay. I left the salon at 11:00 am and by 1:00 pm, my hair was a straight lifeless mess. The bride ended up curling and I did the rest to look at least presentable for the pictures at 2:30. I was asked how it looked by the stylist, I expressed my concern and it was met with a shrug of the shoulders by her. Imagine my surprise when I got the bill for her shoddy service. My makeup was done very well by a different stylist and the brides hair and makeup was amazing. read more

Owner of this salon is so sweet, took me in for a last minute wax, they'd just closed, and was so kind. Thank you!

Yep shows me as from CA, incorrect, I live in RED Wing, MN. My elderly mom and I went in for a "splurge" after Covid restrictions were done. The salon is beautiful. It was empty except for us, many employees hanging out at front desk. We asked for cut and style, I was paired with a young stylist whom it seems recently started. Although there was a nice area of assorted beverages available, I was never asked if I wanted anything. Stylist seemed to be somewhat bored, she didn't really listen to what I wanted, just wanted to get done and get us out. Mom's stylist was the same, took more time with her than I received, but not very personable. Went to pay, holy moly they are EXPENSIVE! For two very simple haircuts and styles with reasonable tip, $140. I could understand a huge cost like that if the staff were more friendly, more involved with what they are doing, and if we'd been pampered and treated really well. Not the case at all. I think if you go in looking really wealthy they may treat you better? I agree with a previous review, staff acts like they are "better than you" never been to such a stuck up salon. We will not be going back. read more

Awesome staff everyone here was so friendly! When I walked in I was immediately greeted and they knew who I was and I've never been there before. That was great. Then I didn't have to wait at all and I was in for a facial for the first time and the person that did it was really nice. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

My first time coming here the hair stylist was a 1/2 hour late to getting my haircut. This hair stylist told me that NOT washing my hair would be easier for her to cut it. The second coming here the same hair stylist did NOT wash my hair again and told me that it would cost more. And she cut my bangs awfully too short. I told her to trim my layers half of it was NOT trimmed. The receptionist never greeted me as I sat on a chair for 15 minutes looking right at her. I finally stood up and walked over to her and introduced myself. The receptionist had a negative attitude and NOT a warm welcoming attitude. I quickly observed all employees attitudes for 30 minutes and took mental notes...The employees attitudes is think they are better than everyone including the clients, they communicate very smack attitudes, don't listen to clients or to other employees, act like they know everything. NOT at all polite, comes off rudely, and truthfully unskilled haircuts. But acts like they know how to cut hair. 2 worse haircuts I have ever had on top of it!! read more