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    Salon Opal

    4.8 (20 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Micah W.

    I have been seeing Tara for almost two years now and don't plan on changing that anytime soon. She is such an expert on all things hair. My blonde balayage lasts so long and still looks amazing after a few months of growth. Tara has really helped me take my fine hair from drabby to incredibly healthy. So thankful for this incredible stylist who not only knows her stuff but is such a joy and pleasure to be around!

    I got my hair done with Tara back in July and it was the worst hair color and stylist experience I've had. This was my first time seeing Tara. I initially requested a consult, but she said she wasn't doing those, so I emailed her pictures of my hair and my inspiration for my balayage appointment. I had all-over color over old balayage with lots of red and coppery tones, which I wanted to freshen and liven up to "caramelly and sun-kissed". She suggested a "color correction" but never explained what this was. At the salon, I reiterated that I wanted caramel, sun-kissed hair/balayage, and that I liked the tones of my hair, just wanted it to feel fresh. Never did I say I wanted it darker or cooler. She said she got it, and went about mixing color. Not once did she explain what her process for "color correction" would be, that it would require multiple visits, and that I would walk out with my hair looking nothing like what I requested. She was also not very friendly. I don't expect a stylist to blab with me for 3 hours, but some general interest in your clients would be nice when you're dropping hundreds of dollars. The only dialogue that was exchanged was "where do you live?", which was a question initiated by me. She didn't converse, not even about what she was doing to my hair. There was zero interest in retaining me as a client. Cut to when my hair is done, and it's awful. DARK brown base color including a chunk on the underside by my neck, with streaky blonde "balayage" that is gray/ashy/green-toned and doesn't look painted or sun-kissed at all -- see photos. When I started to question it in the chair, she said that I would need to "give it a couple of days, trust her" (??? shouldn't I be leaving the salon happy, not waiting a couple of days?) and hurried me to the register. I was kind and giving her the benefit of the doubt, and she took advantage of that just to get my money and go. I went home and shared my hair with my partner and friends (several who are stylists) and they were all shocked at how terrible it was, especially considering what I asked for. I texted Tara about my hesitations and dissatisfaction with the hair, and she sent me a highly defensive, passive aggressive, and unprofessional novel of a text. She borderline shamed me about the state of my hair when I came in, even though I've been getting it professionally done for years. She told me that I should "try curling it" to like it. She even stated that she had been hesitant to do my hair and actually didn't think what I wanted was achievable, and almost didn't accept my appointment, but withheld that information from me and still proceeded to do my hair. This is so unacceptable. If she had communicated to me any hesitancy about doing my hair, I would've been thrilled at the honesty -- I don't want someone not confident doing my hair. If she felt like she couldn't deliver the results I wanted, she absolutely should have communicated that. But she didn't express any of this when I was sitting in her chair. She acted like we were completely on the same page. Her "remedy" was to offer a toning, right after she suggested we "might not be the right fit". I obviously did not feel at all comfortable returning to see her. She offered a 50% refund (which I never received), stating "policies" don't allow her to fully refund me, however considering her extreme lack of professionalism, ability to own up to her poor communication and delivery, and the fact that I had to pay hundreds of dollars to undo what she did, a full refund should've been given. She is in charge of her own business, so it's not her policies, it's her refusal to refund me. I've been to stylists from hair schools to Robert Leonard, and all of the above were better than this experience with Tara. I've had beautiful balayage done when my hair looked similar to my before photo, and not once did the other stylist do a color correction or act like it was undoable. I recognize it was likely an off experience for her, but that shouldn't be my burden, and she should've made it right by admitting her fault and refunding me. Instead, she just fought me. I've since shared this experience and Tara's texts with other hair stylists, and they are always floored by her lack of professionalism, humility, and talent. Oh and by the way, the hair didn't get any "better" after 48 hours -- it stayed dark, ashy, and gray -- one of my friends likened it to an anime character.

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    I consistently love the haircuts that Tara gives me, and her balayage lasted me so long! Ten stars!

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    Salon Opal has a lovely, modern, and peaceful feel, and Rose Johnson makes me feel at home in her salon.

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    Berry Berry

    Berry Berry

    4.7(25 reviews)
    6.2 miChinatown International District
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    Tomoko is AMAZING. I've been to Tomoko twice so far, once for a haircut and once for hair color and…read moreI was extremely satisfied both times! She is very talented with what she does and very very attentive to make sure to get you what you want. We always have fun conversations as well. I'm Asian and our hair isn't the easiest to work with. I usually get my hair done when I visit Korea (but then COVID happened) or choose to find a Korean salon here, but I wasn't able to find one in Seattle nearby that lived up to my expectations. I also don't change my hair much - last time I got it chemically treated was almost 3 years ago, which I think makes chemical treatments tricky. Bleaching prior to coloring took a VERY LONG time but Tomoko was very patient with me and made sure we achieved the color I wanted. And despite bleaching for quite a while, I don't feel like my hair was damaged much (if at all). Oh, and oh my god, the head massage while washing my hair was A M A Z I N G. I think it was the best head massage I've ever gotten and I sort of wished I could stay there forever. The salon isn't big, but very well prepped for the pandemic (they check for your temperature prior to entering the salon, ask to wash your hands, everyone wears a mask and currently they don't use a blowdryer to dry your hair to minimize risks - they used a bonnet hood attachment for me) and I felt safe during both my appointments. As for pricing, it definitely isn't cheap but I think the salon lives up to the price and everything is transparent and as listed on their website.

    I went there 3 times. Last time I got a hair looked exactly the same as on the fashion magazine!read more

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    GLAM by Sassy - Jess doing the final touches!

    GLAM by Sassy

    5.0(15 reviews)
    5.5 miDowntown
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    I am so appreciative of Jess and her amazing team of makeup artists! They did my bridal makeup a…read morefew months ago, along with my best friend, mother, sister, mother-in-law, and two sisters-in-law. Everyone loved their makeup and enjoyed the overall experience. As someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup, I was thrilled with how Jess made me feel beautiful and glam while still looking like myself. A special shoutout to Caleigh, who did my autistic sister's makeup. She was so sweet and understanding, allowing my sister to take breaks when she felt overwhelmed, and I am sincerely thankful for her patience. I highly recommend Jess and her team for your wedding makeup!

    I'm a mother of four daughters and I cannot express what an amazing and talented Makeup Artist and…read moreHair artist Jess is. Jess not only caught and perfected the beauty and personal style of each my daughters, she gave them service which made them feel the way you want your daughters to feel on that all important day. Their wedding day. They felt totally served, they felt so special, so beautiful. They had not a care and had the most amazing experience. Thank you Jess We had all our daughters married within a couple years, wedding season, and Jess was our go to for the best experience we could ever hope for. When you find the right person you who fills all your needs and leaves you no worries and great results you rely on them for all your special events in your life. I cannot thank you enough. Terri

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    GLAM by Sassy - The make up done for my Wedding !!

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