If you can put 2+2 together from my previous review, I've been coming to Samantha for over 4 years. She no doubt does an amazing job! She travels back and forth between home (MN), California, and New York just to do hair. It's safe to say she's got loyal clients all over the country! She's a master colorist and if you look at her portfolio the proof is in the pudding. Mmm....pudding. I figured after 4 years it was worth updating my review after making the big leap from natural to red (again)! I still love Samantha as much as I did the first day I came in as a new client. She always makes you feel right at home and is quick to give you advice on the look you're going for. 98% of the time I walk out of there feeling amazing and the very few times I haven't been so sure she was quick to make it right, with a smile on her face. For instance, this time, the first two blow dries after my color the red was looking a lot darker than planned (my hair REALLY pulls red, this is no fault to her skill). Despite being one of her last clients of the day (and the fact that she had a date to go on that evening) she didn't hesitate to make sure I absolutely loved what I was walking out of there with, date be damned, and we got it lightened up to the perfect shade. My only criticism, if any, is that she often overbooks herself and can be working on as many as 3 clients at the same time. Despite this, her time management is great and she gets it all done. But, Sam, girl, you gotta give yourself a breather so you can take care of yourself! Order the Jimmy Johns, woman! Don't hesitate booking with Sam but just know she's a busy lady and your experience may be a hair different (no pun intended!) from being in someone else's chair. Just go with the flow, be clear with what you want, let her know if something isn't quite as you wish (if applicable), and sit back and relax! Well.. you may not relax too much because Sam has always got some sort of amazing or gut busting story in her pocket. read more

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I went to Samantha for the first time wanting a cool toned ashy brown root that blended into a icy blonde. I'm naturally very light but wanted to go dark for fall, instead she made my roots black that blended into a brassy blonde and overly toned blonde tips. I could tell it looked way too dark but she took me outside and took amazing photos so I thought it was just the lighting. When I got into my car I saw my botched hair job and cried the whole way home. Samantha offered to fix my hair but honestly I don't want her touching my hair again. I have to spend $400 to fix this black band she did on my roots. I'm not posting this to bash Samantha at all, I just wanted to share my experience. Note: As I said Samantha offered to fix my hair but for obvious reasons I didn't want her touching my hair again. I had to sit in a salon for over 4 hours removing the horrible color she put on my roots that were pretty damn close to black. I only asked for a refund two days after I got my hair done because the stylist fixing my hair said it was one of the worst color corrections she's had to do and told me I should get my money back! I had orange stripes all through out my head. The girl who fixed it, did AMAZING. If you're looking for balayage I definitely recommend the Beauty Room in Minneapolis! They know what they're doing! read more

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I have thicker long hair and I've never had a stylist be able to do a full highlight, tone & style under 3 hours nonetheless 2. She's simply a foiling magician! Hair integrity is of importance to her as she uses quality products and techniques. I know this because before I saw her I could not get my hair to grow past a certain point and since I've grown an additional 3"- any chemically treated blonde knows what I mean. Sam is relaxed and super accommodating- I've never had a negative experience & highly recommend! read more

Samantha Richards Stylist - 3/4 Highlight & Haircut - Hair Stylists Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A few months ago, I did a diy project on my hair to cut it so I can donate it. I followed a YouTube tutorial thinking I would be able to cut my hair correctly. I was so wrong. I ended up with a mullet and a "rats tail" as Samantha called it. Not only that, I was unable to donate my hair because the cut hair came out to be a mullet too. After finally being fed up by my mullet, my fiancé made an appointment for me to see Samantha, and having Asian hair, I went in not expecting too much. Samantha quickly proved that she is a very skilled professional. I went in to get a full balayage and to get my mullet hair fixed. She knew what to recommend and walked me through what's going to happen while being entertaining the whole time. I went to a different hair salon in the past for a balayage and cut and I was stuck there for 4 hours, but they are nothing compared to what Samantha was able to do. Samantha was quick and time efficient. All-in-all she was able to finish my hair in half the time of what the other salon was able to do and her prices were very reasonable for the quality she provided. I now have great hair which I am getting complimented on daily. I have never felt so happy with my hair. read more

I want to thank Samantha for achieving EXACTLY what my DREAM haircolor was, that NO other stylist would do to my hair! My hair is very fine and VERY fragile so when I ask other stylists to lighten/bleach my hair they always try to talk me into something else out of fear or maybe (a lack of confidence?) Samantha listened to my desires for my hair and talked me through the process of what and how she could deliver the results I wanted to achieve and boy did she deliver! Not only that but she also carries a phenomenal Haircare line that is taking the industry by storm because it completely restores, protects and restructures the hair in a safe non-toxic way! My hair feels and looks better than ever before! Oh AND she is SUPER affordable! I told her she could be charging way more for her skill set! Thanks a MILLION Sam! I will be recommending you to everyone I know that colors/bleaches their hair! read more

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I've been seeing Samantha for 9 years now and she still manages to wow me every time! She is a miracle worker with both color and extensions. I don't know what I would do without her. I was not blessed with naturally good hair but she sure helps me keep that secret well. If you're looking for amazing color, lush hair and a style that will make you feel yourself all day Samantha is your girl! read more

I ordered a Groupon for her but still had to pay a fee for an appointment through her outside booking system? She cancelled less than 30 minutes before. My phone died, so I didn't get her text. I waited 30 minutes at the location. There was no note nor did she tell the receptionist. I finally charged my phone in my car to see she cancelled. She was not able to squeeze me in for the following two days (this was for a wedding). She then never texted me back or apologized. Completely unacceptable. Groupon is giving me a hard time about refunding this as well. I get emergencies happen: but what is wrong with you? If you are in the customer service industry or ANY type of professional, you would reach out to make this right. You should be ashamed of yourself and don't deserve to be in business. read more

I've been seeing Samantha for both I-tip and tape in extensions for a few years now and she always does an amazing job! She really is an expert with extensions and is the only person I trust in Minneapolis to place them in correctly. read more

Love love love what she did for my hair a couple months back! She's super awesome and a down to earth person!

I recently made the mistake of going to someone other than Samantha and it was the worse decision of my life. Samantha is amazing, hair goddess!! Appointments can be difficult to make as she books up fairly quickly so plan ahead! You won't be disappointed. read more

Samantha is always there to give me advise that keeps my hair style current and age appropriate. I have been a client for over 10 years and will go to now one else! I have had several other people wax my eye brows with many bad experiences... Sam takes care of my eye brows needs with no problems. Very happy client and she will make anyone you visits her very happy! read more

Samantha Richards is amazing! I found her via a Groupon which had rave reviews already, and a girl who cherishes her hair - I'll say I was nervous! But don't be! Because she is a hair goddess/ balayage master! I love my hair! I got a cut and full balayage from her. Amazing! I cannot wait to go back for a touch up! Plus... I've heard she's amazing at extensions... can someone say AMEN! read more