Welcoming atmosphere and very talented hair stylists. Every part of my experience getting my hair…read morecut and colored with Serena was great. The shampoo station was comfortable and a relaxing head massage during the shampoo was amazing.

I am a guy and I am reviewing a salon where I did not get any "work" done. Deal with it…read more I hung out here with my wife last weekend while she got her nails done. The staff was super friendly and they gave us unlimited raspberry iced tea to drink the whole time. They have a dog that ran around the store too. May not be your thing but I had a blast playing with Thurston while I waited for my wifey. The girl that did my wife's nails, Gabriella, was really cool too. Very personable and professional. She also did a good job on the nails (so says the wife). The staff also went out of their way to recommend a place nearby to eat, and when we found out we were running late for a show we were going to see, TEASE even let us eat our take out inside the salon. Doubt my wife will ever drive 2.5 hrs to get her nails done here again, but if we're in the area, it's the only place she'll go now.

I Always go to the Rio Hill location for either Charlie or Willie. Both are excellent stylists, but…read moreI chose Charlie the last two times. He is extra professional, and does a great job. My cut and style is pretty standard, but he still makes sure it is *exactly* the way I want it before I go, and even then is always happy to make any adjustments afterwards if I want them. I am VERY picky about my stylists, and Charlie is a pro! - Daniel

Very nice team, they treat everyone well and with respect and do exactly what the customer asked…read morefor. I have been to many hairdressers in the past and these qualities are hard to find!

I had my hair colored and cut by Stephanie B and she was fantastic! She got my color perfectly and…read moreshe cut my hair carefully and expertly. I love the result and will be returning! The salon is quiet and comfortable. Street parking is easy to find nearby.

Thank you to the whole staff for your attention and time in my mad dash to get "groomed"! I look…read moreforward to seeing this crew every few months!

I've read various reviews on other sites and either you love the place or you're turned off by the…read moreconstant upselling. Here's my take on the place. I probably would go somewhere else if it wasn't for my stylist, Dillian. I've tried a number of salons in Charlottesville based off of various recommendations and he has given me the best cut so far. Everybody who works at Shear Power is extremely nice I do enjoy visiting. That being said, they will try to upsell you in every way possible, from deep conditons, to protein treatments, to eyebrow waxes to hair product. Just hold your ground and say no. I used to fall for it every time but ever since I was talked into getting a perm that I ended up hating, I've stopped falling for the upsells. Based on my concerns about the perm, they should have steered me away and into something else. I wanted a wave, not frizzy tight curls. They could have cared less, they just wanted the upsell. Btw - it's not my stylist that pushes product, it's everyone else. He stays out of it. Oh, I also wouldn't recommend getting your brows waxed there.

So Melinda cuts my hair. She has done a great job every time. I text to make a appointment and she…read moregets back to me in a very reasonable amount of time. I go out of my way to get her to cut my hair. She's always tried finding time to fit me in when she can. Everytime she cuts my hair I've been in and out in hardly no time. As quick as she is she's also very precise with how she cuts it. She's explained how she's cutting my hair a certain way and why. I can tell she's knowledgeable about what she's doing. You'll feel comfortable here and get a great cut as well.

Kami did my hair and a few family members' hair for a wedding in Afton. She was super accommodating…read moreand came to our house on time and patiently waited for others to join when she was running ahead of schedule. I asked her to use my extensions in a pony tail and she made sure I liked everything, and even touched my hair up at the very end. I forgot to take photos, but everyone's hair looked great and she brought tons of styling tools and products to make sure. I highly recommend her for weddings or other special occasions.

Rude, acted as if I were not even there. Used bleach on my hair, had to get it repaired. Would…read morenever go back.

Ally is wonderful! I've never had a stylist give me something better than what I asked for! I'm so…read moreimpressed and I have found my stylist. They did such a great job keeping everyone safe, as well.

Amazing experience! Charlotte worked wonders with Covid cut I did back in April. Warm,…read morefriendly,professional...everything I needed today! The new place is very open and clean, and they take great care to keep everyone safe and adhere to state guidelines. Need a lift? GO GET YOUR HAIR CUT!!! ( Just so you know, Georgetown West is now across from the Harris Teeter on 250W.I didn't know!)

Sandra was excellent with my cut and color. Really listened to what I wanted and offered options…read moreto achieve the look. I'm new to town and so glad to find someone I like for my hair already.