Love, love, LOVE SALT Hair! On top of being such a cute and cozy salon, everyone at SALT is SO talented and leaves all of their clients looking fabulous. I have been seeing Cristal, SALT's resident brunette specialist, and she has done wonders for my hair. It is healthier, can now actually hold the elusive ashy brown/bronde color I love so much (those who have this color KNOW what I'm talking about) and she ALWAYS makes me look and feel like a million bucks during and after my visits. I mean, what more could I ask for? In addition, Cristal (as well as the rest of the SALT gang) is also very transparent about what to expect out of your visit (including costs) and will discuss your hair goals and what it will honestly take to achieve them. I cannot speak more highly about Cristal or SALT Hair. Check her/them out (just don't steal my salon time!)...you will NOT be disappointed! Pro Tip: Sign up for SALT's loyalty program to earn points toward discounts off of future services. read more

I put in a lot of time providing images and details of what I was looking for (face framing balayage). Instead, I got copper stripes and no face framing color. This was last year and I honestly don't remember who took care of me. I called a week later and they offered to correct it for free (I was not reimbursed). I appreciated the complementary service but I will not go back here again. read more

Salt Hair - I requested face framing balayage. Instead I received stripes and no face framing color. - Hair Salons Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

I got my hair colored here and it is outrageously priced. I have hair above my shoulders and they balayaged half my head and cut 1/2 inch off for $300. The stylist seemed inexperienced due to her lousy shampoo job. My hair color came out brassy and my haircut was uneven. It's a nice salon but the quality for what you pay is not there. They also have an elevated wooden moulding in the middle of the salon that I almost tripped over while walking back from getting my hair shampooed. read more

After moving to Connecticut and seeing a few different stylists who left me frustrated with shorter and thinner hair; I finally mustered up the courage to go to Salt and give it another go because my hair needed help in the color department. I booked an appointment with Kristen after she was recommended for color melting and I am soo glad I did. She not only listened to what I wanted but she also recreated it beautifully without doing what "she thinks is best". I finally left a salon happy and my hair still looks amazing. The cut was minimal (exactly what I wanted) and the color melt and face framing balayage looks perfect. If you're looking for a stylist that not only is very talented at what she does but she also truly listens and cares about the health of your hair- I couldn't recommend Kristen enough!! read more

Salt Hair - My before and after - Hair Salons Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

I drove 5 hours for an appointment with Lindsay and it was so worth it! I wanted to feel more blonde since it had been about 6 months since my last highlights, but other than that I was open to suggestions. Both the color and cut came out even better than I could have anticipated. I really appreciate her attention to detail, and the calm, relaxing atmosphere at Salt. Looking forward to my next visit :) read more

Despite what I felt like was a very well done consultation, my hair came out nothing like what I expected. I asked for a more dense blonde root than the grown out balayage that I had and wanted the rest of the hair to be as cool and bright blonde as possible. My hair came out looking the same as when I went in. I didn't get a single compliment on it because no one could tell that anything had been done to it. I don't usually complain, but for the amount of effort I put in to get my hair done here I couldn't fake excitement. Everyone seemed confused and surprised that I didn't like it and kept making excuses as to why what I wanted was not what I got. The excuse they continued to circle back to was that they did not want to damage by hair, but my main complaint was that my roots were not brought high enough or blonded densely enough, which is a placement issue not a level issue (although I also felt that my ends were not lightened enough, considering they've been bleached consistently for 2 years and were already fairly light). I told them I was not available to come back any time soon because I work most weekends, and everyone just told me that the salon manager would be in touch. I paid and tipped, with the full expectation that someone would right the situation for the price I paid. I get that miscommunications happen between stylists and customers, and it was clear that my colorist was talented and seemed personally disappointed that I was not happy. The reason I gave this experience 2 stars is because I expect luxury treatment when I'm paying for a luxury service. I felt that I got luxury treatment up until I said that I didn't like my end result. No one reached out to me as I was told, and finally after waiting 9 days I reached out to the salon myself. It took them 24 hours to give me a call back, and the manager did not apologize for never contacting me during our first conversation. The lack of follow up said to me that I am not a valued customer, that they wanted my money and wanted me out of their hair (pun intended). This was confirmed when further correspondence did not validate any of my feelings about the look of my hair (not a single "I'm sorry" to be found), and placed the burden of fixing it on me both financially (they did not offer to comp or discount a second appointment) and time-wise, since I live out of state and would have to travel for the appointment. That's half a paycheck I'll never see again, but I got so worked up defending my feelings on the call and after reading their email response I ended up in tears, so I've decided to drop the issue and take my business elsewhere. read more

I visited this salon sometime late 2017 and previously deleted my last review since the stylist who did my hair no longer works there. My review is strictly on the salon itself. It's a beautiful and trendy salon. A very welcoming atmosphere. I follow most the hair stylists who work there on Instagram. Jamie is amazing and adds a lot of content on instagram. I've really learned a lot even as a client and not a stylist myself. read more

I'll never go to another salon. Maranda has been my stylist for about a year and my hair has never looked better. She listens to exactly what I want, gives me tips and recommends products to make the color last and healthy in between appointments. You can tell she really cares about the craft. It's expensive but worth it!! read more

Salt Hair - Bayalage - Hair Salons Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

First off let me say that the salon is beautiful and the staff was great! But the actual coloring process was not at the level that I was expecting. Prior to going in they require a picture of your current hair and the hair color you aspiring to get. I love that because then your already getting an idea if it's a possible goal you can reach and they let you know whether they can achieve it. I went back and forth with Nicole she was absolutely lovely and always got back to me in a timely manner with any question I had loved that! So they said my goal was attainable and I proceeded to book the appointment with Christian. Fast forward finally came in for my appointment we sat down and discussed what I was going for and he was saying things like your hair is dark and I don't want to damage it which was completely understandable and I appreciate the honesty. But I told him let's just go for it and let's see what happens if I the client am willing to spend the money and take the risk then I feel as if it shouldn't be a problem also he was already trying to book my next appointment to get closer to the color I was attempting before even starting the current process. So what I booked was a full head of balayage. So as I see him do the process and mind you I've had this done before I noticed it wasn't a full head and asked him why it wasn't done like that and he was said I'm making it appear like a full head with the way I'm placing the product and also that he didn't have to the appropriate time to do my hair carved out in his schedule to do my hair. I found that a bit odd but said ok and was trying to trust in the process. After all was said and done my hair looked good not what I was fully expecting but not bad. As I went to pay I noticed that they had charged me for the full head of balayage and I pointed out that was not what I had received he proceeded to say well we used the same amount of product. I'm sorry but if we didn't go for the full head then I believe I shouldn't have been charged for that and you should honestly let the client know prior. That just rubbed me the wrong way I felt like he didn't do what I asked from the beginning because they just wanted me to come back. It's just a bit pushy to try and get the customer to book an appointment without even starting the process in the first place. So long story short I wouldn't recommend the salon. read more

Updated to add I am no longer a client..... By far the best salon and stylist I've ever had the opportunity to have work on my hair! I've been a client of Jamie's for years and this new location is so perfect!! It's a beautiful and relaxing environment and everyone (other clients and staff) are so friendly and welcoming!!! Jamie continues to learn and grow her amazing skills and she is even educating other stylists now! A brand new brush collection of her own that she thought up, designed, and promoted herself! Aside from her amazing skills, Jamie the owner is a great person! She is down to earth, thoughtful and ALWAYS soooooo kind! She's a great friend!! read more

I absolutely love the whole experience of getting my hair done at SALT! I travel an hour and a half from Massachusetts to have Maranda do my hair because she is a hair wizard and does magic to my hair every single time. I always leave feeling like a million bucks and count down the days until I get pampered again. I trust Maranda completely, her balayage skills are on point, and I love the passion she brings to her career - you can tell she really loves what she does and it shows in the results. read more

I hadn't dyed my hair in 4+ years, so naturally I was nervous. Christine helped me get over my nervousness, choose a color that is super flattering, and she made my hair look absolutely perfect! I am so in love with my new hair color, and I adore the team at SALT. read more

I have been going to Salt for about a year and have had nothing but positive experiences. Kristina is my stylist, and is always professional and personable. The salon is immaculate, and the staff is eager to please. I like their appointment reminders and texts. read more

I truly wish these stylists all the best, there is a lot of talent at Salt. (I do love to see people succeed) Unfortunately I found it impossible to get a timely appointment. They're very busy, and they probably wont even notice that I am no longer a client. l had to move on to another salon, glad I did, there is a lot of talent around.. Also discovered there are still stylists out there who are authentic about being of service to others, not just their careers. read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about my experiences at SALT. The salon is beautiful and everyone is so friendly. Maranda is amazing and I cannot recommend her enough! I've had 4 or 5 appointments with her so far and am always ecstatic with the end result! She is extremely knowledgeable and it shows! Always happy with her suggestions and execution. Definitely book an appointment! read more

Such a unique and lovely salon. It is an upscale luxury color salon with a laid back, warm vibe! The stylists are all super skilled and kind. My stylist is the lovely Kristen and I trust her completely with my hair. She listens and answers all my questions. She gives me ideas for new looks and has gradually taken my hair from a dark brown to a nice blonder dimensional balayaged look in 3 visits. I learned that going blonde is not a quick fix for most and it is a journey to not let your hair fry off!! I am thrilled with the results we have achieved. I appreciate that this is a luxury service and I invest in my hair and my stylist as part of my budget. My hair is healthy and I'm happy. You want the best? They are here! read more

My life has changed since finding Salt. As an artist (oil painting), I can be a bit OCD, with very particular ideas of how things should be, and expect perfection. I spent years in NY and had many *great* colorists. None hold a candle to Kristina. Kristina has always listened to my crazed/OCD wants and needs, executed them flawlessly, while sending me out with my dream hair color that is in better condition than I could have ever dreamed of! I drive two hours each way for my appointments and it is worth every single minute. She listens, works with me, is a pleasure to spend time with, and also gently guides me through the process it takes to get my naturally dirty blonde hair to the tow-headed vision I dream of. The salon is gorgeous- modern, comfortable, and without an ounce of pretension. Every single person who works there is friendly and welcoming. The space is chic, with great natural light, modern "live edge" wood stations, a light and clean bohemian ambiance that feels fresh and current- all the while exuding the personality of the owner, Jamie. My only complaint? That they're not closer to where I live. And that's not their fault- it's mine. And I really should figure out a way to relocate! If they were any closer I would bring back the great habit of women getting their hair washed & set weekly. The work is perfection, the space is inviting, the techniques are modern and cutting edge, and yet each and every person there makes you feel at home. If you want the best hair of your life you will make the time to be here. read more

Salt Hair - Thank you, Kristina, for making me feel like the best version of myself! - Hair Salons Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

I went to Salt today to inquire about an appointment. I just moved to the area from Phoenix, AZ, and am embarking on the difficult task of finding a new salon after leaving a stylist I loved for the last 5 years. I left Salt disappointed. I looked at their reviews and salon menu before stopping by. I typically do all over color with a few chunky, face framing highlights - services that are listed on their menu. However, when I stopped in I was told that they are a "creative color" salon and don't offer those services. The woman at the front wasn't rude per se, and she did offer me the names of other salons that might consider taking me on as a client, but I have never left a business feeling so embarrassed, small, and insignificant. I understand that what I want probably isn't something that they're going to put on their Instagram, but I've never been refused service anywhere, and I left feeling like I was beneath them. Obviously, I can't speak to the quality of their services - it looks like they do beautiful work, but I would encourage them to update their menu to more accurately reflect the services they offer if they are going to reject potential clients based on the services they are looking for. read more

The owner Jamie is honestly the best hair dresser i have ever seen. She is kind, talented, sweet and amazing at her art. She is a true artist and I will never go to another stylist ever! The new salon is beautiful and so well deserved!!!! read more

I don't leave reviews, and never had to leave a bad one.. but this place takes the cake. Some of the staff and owner made me feel like I wasn't good enough to come here, like a liar.... and then, just like that, I was dismissed. If you value honesty, and want to feel acknowledged, this may not be the place for you. I came to this salon in hopes of a local place with good service and talent. My first visit was quite nice, I had a balayage and a good start to getting my hair where I wanted it to be. Second visit, not so much. I left with brassy roots that look unevenly grown out and an overly-processed, bleached out white strip of hair framing my face like something out of the 80's. When I called with my concerns, I was pretty much attacked. I was told that my brassy roots were already there, that I was thoroughly consulted about something I had never heard of, and that it was my fault because I just didn't listen. Cherry on top was that after 2 days of emails back and forth, along with pics I sent them, I received an email that said that I requested "a strip as white as the wall" (quote right out of the email)...2 days later.. as if they "forgot" that pretty important detail... and that the stylist was just trying to make me happy!! The owner asked what I would like to do moving forward, and I said I would like to see another stylist, but instead she refunded me and asked me not to come back.... Ha! As if it was unimaginable that they could make any mistakes... Not once did anyone suggest I come back for them to look at it, I even offered to stop by... my concerns were never acknowledged, and the interaction was very dismissive and generic. I also told them it was not about the money, but oh well.. refund accepted. If anyone is interested in the pics or emails to/from salon and owner, prior to going here, please message me... or email me at patriciarygiel@yahoo.com. I'll be more than happy to share. read more