SB Salon

I needed a last-minute cut and scheduled with the salon via text (since I've been there before and…read morehad their contact). The scheduling was quick and easy, with the employee on the other end being so professional, helpful, and kind. I ended up going with a new stylist since my usual stylist was booked. The employee told me her name (the new stylist) was Emilee and I was booked for Friday at 6:45pm. When I arrived, the place was fairly empty - an unusual experience for me since I typically go on a weekend morning/afternoon when it's busy. It was nice to enjoy the space without many people! The salon is clean, beautiful, and comfortable, with different products decorating the main front wall. I checked in with front desk attendant (who was very kind) and only had to wait a couple minutes before Emilee came to get me. I was not only her last appointment for the day, but the very last appointment for the entire salon! It was a neat experience! Emilee is an absolute gem of a human. She immediately made me feel comfortable with her welcoming warmth and kindness. She is so down-to-earth and genuine; it felt like I was chatting with a friend! She gave me everything I wanted with my haircut, checking in with me every so often to see how I felt about the length, part, and side bangs. She even showed me a trick on how to calm down my fly-aways/new growth (a neat technique with a special comb and a little hairspray). Emilee truly made this experience probably the best salon experience I've ever had! May we all be so lucky to meet an Emilee in our lives! So grateful for her and this experience; looking forward to coming back! :)

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Salon Patine. I went in to get a full balayage+a haircut…read moreand Emilee S. absolutely did not disappoint!! She was incredibly attentive and put so much time and detail into my hair and I could not be more grateful! I absolutely recommend Emillee and Salon Patine for all your hair needs!!

Full highlight and cut by Dasha

Sun kissed balayage+cut and style by Dasha.

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Balayage by Chanelle

Carlyle Salon and Style Bar

4.6(211 reviews)

1.6 mi

This cute little hair salon is tucked away in a popular building in downtown. Due to the…read morepopularity, there can be difficulty finding parking. However, there is a lot near by with 75 minutes free parking then you are charged after. While waiting for my stylist, i noticed a bridal party getting ready in a private room. Heather did my updo and she was so sweet! I told her what my dress looked like and the theme of my event. I gave her freedom to choose what to do and she showed me a picture of an updo. It was perfect! She did a wonderful job and was so pleasant to be with. I would highly recommend her!

Came in to get an updo for a friend's wedding and I am so glad I did because my hair turned out…read moreamazing! They took me totally last minute which i appreciated. I would definitely come back.

I got to dress in the Corner Room after getting my makeup and hair done before heading to the courthouse

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Gorgeous wallpaper backdrop for photos

IV Hair

4.8(69 reviews)

1.9 mi

Kat has been cutting my hair for 13 years, I couldnt go anywhere else! She knows hair! Im one of…read morethose people who doesn't know what i want with my hair, but am picky at same time.. Kat knows exactly what to do with it and it always looks amazing, the best part is unlike most hair cuts, her cuts are like fine wine, they age and become better, no need to come back every month, my hair ends up looking better 1-3 months after its cut, she is masterful at layering and texturing my hair so that its really grows into itself. Kat has been the captain to a journey of Mullets that i decided to embark upon over the past year and a half.. which is funny cause she was at first appalled by the idea of cutting my lushes locks off in trade for a mullet.. but now she will admit that it changed her game and now she loves mullets. We have gone from an 80's mullet to a shorter mullet to now an undercut mullet and every interation gets compliments, saying it is one of the best mullets they have seen.. again this goes back to the layering and Kats ability to transition from different lengths while also dealing with the natural lay of my hair and my catlicks.. Not only is Kat a hair master but shes quite funny! Always a good time sitting in her chair! She also has great advise on how to care for your hair and what products are great for specific hair types.

I have been coming to Katherine for over two years now and every time she has given me amazing…read moreresults!! Every time I see her she takes the time to really understand what I am asking for and explain in detail how she thinks we can execute it. My most recent trip was a color correction after I tried to do an at home color, and it turned out better than I could have imagined. She somehow manages to always get me back to my natural color which is a very specific darker blonde. Her studio is absolutely adorable and has fun snacks and drinks. She truly goes above and beyond to make it a great experience. I have referred a couple of my friends to her who have also been astonished with how beautiful their hair turns out! One of them moved away and has been planning a trip back to SB just to have Katherine do her hair again. If you are thinking about going to IV Hair, you absolutely should!!!

Result, back to my blonde!!!

After photo!!!

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Before photo of at home box dye

1329 Salon and Spa

4.6(89 reviews)

0.6 mi

I will start off by saying that prior to meeting Tatjana I had one very positive balayage…read moreexperience and one very negative experience with the same stylist at a different salon. I was very nervous going into my appointment because my hair is fine and broken so terribly I couldn't grow it out. I decided to get a cut, style, conditioning and full balayage. Not only did Tatjana do an AMAZING job on the on the cut, she restored my faith in the balayage look, she was super nice and made me feel at ease! Balayage doesn't have to ruin your hair if it is done right, and Tatjana definitely knows how to do it the correct way. Finding Tatjana was one of the best things that has ever happened for my hair, thank you so much Tatjana! I will be back!

my appointment was at 2:45. I came early. Sammi was still working on a , so I waited 3 o'clock…read morecame along and another person showed up also for Sammi her appointment was at the same time that she decided to take that person that showed up and working on her, no communication between Sammi and and myself not letting me know hey, I'm sorry it's gonna be a little bit later. Sorry I had to wait. She just left me This was at 3:15 totally ignoring me, I was never treated this rudely in my She might do a decent hairstyle, but she cannot follow a picture because my hairstyle never looks like the picture. I found somebody else and he is amazing even better than her.:-)

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A shorter, blunter cut and cooler blonde. Thank you Sammi and Emylee!

Haven Salon

4.3(78 reviews)

4.0 mi

Certified professionals

8 years in business

I had a great experience today at Haven! Delightful little salon in the heart of Coast village rd,…read morea nail salon next door and a coffee shop . My hair was frizzy and I have alot of anxiety about haircuts and the technician couldn't have been more professional. I was overjoyed with the smoothing results, and already plan to make this my new salon. I recommend this salon, its absolutely perfection.

Amazing! Everyone is so nice here especially Brian. Thank you for the great service. Cuts and…read morecoloring is top notch.

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The Color Room

4.3(176 reviews)

1.0 mi

Best salon in town!! Living in Hollywood area but every time I come back to SB visiting family, I…read moreget my hair done here. The color room salon is always clean and packed with customers. Great vibe, friendly service, amazing cut and color skills.

This Salon is expensive and the quality of service of the hair highlights…read morewas very disappointing. I probably landed on the wrong hairdresser there, but it's not a a Salon I will go back to. The vibe ? They make you wait when you get there on time.

Hair by Erik Amaro

Color & Cut by: Pui Ryden

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Hair by Aryka

Thairapy Salon

4.8(62 reviews)

2.2 mi

Chanelle is truly an artist. Whether I wear my hair curly or blown out, she somehow makes it look…read moreincredible every time. Her cuts are consistently spot-on, and her coloring technique is so skilled and thoughtful. What sets her apart even more is how much she genuinely cares about her clients. When I started having reactions to hair color, she took the time to perform skin tests with different color options until we found something that worked safely for me. She never rushed the process and made me feel completely cared for. I'm so grateful to have found someone with both exceptional talent and such a high level of professionalism and kindness. I can't recommend Chanelle enough! Thank you, Marissa

I tried for 5 days to get a reservation and nobody ever responded so I booked elsewhere! Service…read morerequested but never delivered! So disappointed!

Curly Haircut by Chanelle. Instagram @beautiedbychanelle

Transformative color by Chanelle. Instagram @beautiedbychanelle

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Curly-Plus Haircut from Chanelle. Instagram @beautiedbychanelle

Divine Hair Studio

4.9(40 reviews)

2.0 mi

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Nancy at Divine, thanks to a referral, and I can't say…read moreenough good things about her! She gave me the most incredible weave and haircut, transforming my look and boosting my confidence from a 2 to a perfect 10 in just two hours. Nancy is truly talented and has a remarkable ability to understand exactly what her clients want. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a stunning transformation. You won't be disappointed!

I had a wonderful appointment with Anastasia. She spent time and care listening to what I wanted…read moreand gave me the best wash, cut and style I've had in a long time. I needed to find a new stylist for the long-term and I did! Plus the salon is dog-friendly to boot- a sign of good people.

Come in and relax in our cozy nook.

Fun bangs and a fresh new haircut.

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Lived in color. Great choice for a brunette who wants some blonde.

19 Blue Salon

4.6(133 reviews)

1.3 mi

What an amazing experience, and a cute salon. I've been going to Ryan since I was 18, and he's just…read morea true artist. I love his approach in walking me through the look I'm looking for, and adding his expertise to give me a realistic spin on what that look would look on me. He's always made me feel comfortable, and always over delivers. Every single time I have my hair cut with Ryan, it's an amazing experience, and to add to it, I receive so many compliments on the beautiful cut. This was a very special cut for me... I decided to go short, and donate my hair. I wasn't sure I had enough, but I was reassured I had plenty. Here are my photos. Ryan, thank you for this beautiful haircut, I just love it!!

I go here especially to see my wonderful hair stylist, Danielle! I have very long hair and she…read morealways knows just what to do with it. She does amazing work with balyage. I had virgin hair before I came to her and was nervous about dying my hair but it was the best decision ever! I get compliments all the time and people asking me about my cut and color. Danielle also gives the best shampoos and blow drys. She never leaves out the refreshing massage and always makes my hair look like it's straight out of a magazine. The overall feel of the salon really fits downtown Santa Barbara. It is very clean, high ceilings, and bohemian/nautical. It is a very trendy salon and right next to state street. I highly recommend Danielle and 19 Blue Salon :)

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Beauty Salon V

4.7(48 reviews)

6.4 mi

I wanted a perm and not a frizzy old lady-like one though I am over 80. Vera gave me the perfect…read moreperm and styled it beautifully. It still looked good when I washed it a week later. My friends go there and I will continue to as well. PS I don't like chatter and Vera is my kind of gal.

I have been going here for years. I highly recommend them. This is a small salon with 1-3…read morestylists usually working. Prices are reasonable. I get haircuts, color highlights, and back in the day, perms. There is no doubt in my mind that these ladies know what they are doing. It is not a trendy salon and prices are reasonable. SR, Santa Barbara

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Layers by Dafne. Balayage by Anna 2 weeks later.

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Peggy O.

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2 years ago

The very best salon in Santa Barbara Sits this darling cottage at 108 W Mission It feels like home The owner known in Santa Barbara for being the top stylist in town She's known for her talent sweet and genuine giving character wonderful to all so caring she created this incredible environment and taught her stylists everything they know with classes always keeping up with the most recent styles Treats her stylists like family always helping them with there careers she gives gives gives She's been known for weddings for years and has turned this cottage in the last 8 years into the "place" to be Anyone knowing Brianna knows she and her husband have put there heart and souls into making this place what it is Why would anyone go anywhere but here The sweetest best person mom and wife Brianna Olcese yet makes her business at the top of things she does so well She loves what she does and it shows in who she is Thank you for creating this place And any stylist is lucky to have learned from Brianna no better loving caring owner and friend to all Ms P. Boyd client since day one Thank you SB Salon read more

Alex O.

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2 years ago

I must say, it's always been an exceptional experience from start to finish at SB Salon. From the moment I walk in, I'm greeted by the friendly staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The salon itself is always immaculate, with a cute modern vibe, and comfortable seating. It's clear that cleanliness and hygiene are top priorities. My stylist Brianna is not only incredibly skilled but also attentive, taking the time to listen to my preferences and offering valuable suggestions. My results always surpass my expectations - precisely what I had envisioned, if not better. The attention to detail is impeccable. The level of expertise demonstrated by everyone at SB Salon truly sets them apart from the rest. I would highly recommend this salon to anyone in search of quality service and a truly enjoyable salon experience. read more

Monique R.

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9 years ago

When you want to feel pampered and have the BEST experience for your next hair apt then I suggest going to Studio B!! :) I love love the remodel, and all the beautiful touches Brianna has done. You feel so welcomed right away when you walk in. Also, one of the best parts is they offer you fresh coffee or a glass of champagne while you have your service. Brianna gives the most amazing scalp massages too, which I love when I need to relax from a stressful day. I have always had a hard time in the past with my hair because its long and curly, but Brianna and her team can truly create magic! I always feel like a queen when I leave Studio B! read more

M S.

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9 years ago

Brianna did an amazing job at my wedding!! As Brianna knows, I am not someone who ever wears make-up and I really wanted to look natural on my wedding day. She completely listened to me. She did my hair and make up for our Friday party and our Saturday vineyard wedding. She also did my hair for our welcome drinks Thursday. To say she made me look "naturally" beautiful is an understatement. I felt like myself but the best version of myself. She did an awesome job! She is an absolute sweetheart and is just a great person to work with. I'd highly recommend her to anyone getting married! You will look beautiful in Brianna's hands. read more

Rebecca B.

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8 years ago

Fantastic salon!! I was having a true hair color emergency and Brianna came to my rescue. She went right to work finding a stylist who could help me. Lesley came into the salon on her day off to take on a rough project. She couldn't have been nicer. Not only did she work with my tight timeframe and completely fix my hair color, it turned out much better than I was expecting. She calmed me when I was in panic mode about having seriously ruined my hair, got me back on track, and sent me on my way looking and feeling amazing. Highly recommend Studio B!! read more

Kathy C.

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7 months ago

I saw April today for a color correction at the beautiful SB Salon and she literally transformed my hair!!! Another salon/stylist quite frankly ruined my hair and I wondered if it could even be fixed. April was not only a lovely person, she tirelessly worked to undo the disastrous mess and turned it completely around. She is so incredibly talented and will be going to her from now on. Additionally , as I sat in the chair I saw the work of the other stylists. Each client left looking so gorgeous and I knew i this salon is special!!! Thank you April!! read more

Marlaina M.

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9 years ago

I had an INCREDIBLE experience with their stylist Caitlin. I was in search for a new stylist and was nervous to go to someone new. I went in wanting a fresh cut and my hair an icy blonde and she did such an amazing job getting all my brass out and shaping my hair. I couldn't be happier and I'll definitely be returning to Caitlin! read more

Alicia C.

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5 years ago

Tenaya was excellent!!! She not only fixed my box hair dye job, but she transformed my hair into something I didn't think possible. I absolutely love it!!! Tenaya is detailed, super friendly, sweet, and professional. the salon is beautiful, clean, and modern. I will definitely be going back!!!!!! read more

Oliver A.

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3 years ago

I got a trim and got volume on my hair. For 30 years I've been struggling with my hair I wanted my hair to look perfect and this place was able to give me hope for my hair .It now is my go too salon its great ! read more

sabrina f.

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2 years ago

Molly and her assistant are AMAZING!! They gave me the speediest blowout that lasted 2 full days and were the sweetest ever highly recommend!! read more

SheeraLois N.

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5 years ago

Went for a quick fix for a friend's wedding. I love my 2-tone locks and my make-up, thanks StudioB, for always making me look at my best!

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I needed a last-minute cut and scheduled with the salon via text (since I've been there before and…read morehad their contact). The scheduling was quick and easy, with the employee on the other end being so professional, helpful, and kind. I ended up going with a new stylist since my usual stylist was booked. The employee told me her name (the new stylist) was Emilee and I was booked for Friday at 6:45pm. When I arrived, the place was fairly empty - an unusual experience for me since I typically go on a weekend morning/afternoon when it's busy. It was nice to enjoy the space without many people! The salon is clean, beautiful, and comfortable, with different products decorating the main front wall. I checked in with front desk attendant (who was very kind) and only had to wait a couple minutes before Emilee came to get me. I was not only her last appointment for the day, but the very last appointment for the entire salon! It was a neat experience! Emilee is an absolute gem of a human. She immediately made me feel comfortable with her welcoming warmth and kindness. She is so down-to-earth and genuine; it felt like I was chatting with a friend! She gave me everything I wanted with my haircut, checking in with me every so often to see how I felt about the length, part, and side bangs. She even showed me a trick on how to calm down my fly-aways/new growth (a neat technique with a special comb and a little hairspray). Emilee truly made this experience probably the best salon experience I've ever had! May we all be so lucky to meet an Emilee in our lives! So grateful for her and this experience; looking forward to coming back! :)

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Salon Patine. I went in to get a full balayage+a haircut…read moreand Emilee S. absolutely did not disappoint!! She was incredibly attentive and put so much time and detail into my hair and I could not be more grateful! I absolutely recommend Emillee and Salon Patine for all your hair needs!!

Haven Salon

4.3

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I had a great experience today at Haven! Delightful little salon in the heart of Coast village rd,…read morea nail salon next door and a coffee shop . My hair was frizzy and I have alot of anxiety about haircuts and the technician couldn't have been more professional. I was overjoyed with the smoothing results, and already plan to make this my new salon. I recommend this salon, its absolutely perfection.

Amazing! Everyone is so nice here especially Brian. Thank you for the great service. Cuts and…read morecoloring is top notch.

The Color Room

4.3

(176 reviews)

Best salon in town!! Living in Hollywood area but every time I come back to SB visiting family, I…read moreget my hair done here. The color room salon is always clean and packed with customers. Great vibe, friendly service, amazing cut and color skills.

This Salon is expensive and the quality of service of the hair highlights…read morewas very disappointing. I probably landed on the wrong hairdresser there, but it's not a a Salon I will go back to. The vibe ? They make you wait when you get there on time.

Thairapy Salon

4.8

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Chanelle is truly an artist. Whether I wear my hair curly or blown out, she somehow makes it look…read moreincredible every time. Her cuts are consistently spot-on, and her coloring technique is so skilled and thoughtful. What sets her apart even more is how much she genuinely cares about her clients. When I started having reactions to hair color, she took the time to perform skin tests with different color options until we found something that worked safely for me. She never rushed the process and made me feel completely cared for. I'm so grateful to have found someone with both exceptional talent and such a high level of professionalism and kindness. I can't recommend Chanelle enough! Thank you, Marissa

I tried for 5 days to get a reservation and nobody ever responded so I booked elsewhere! Service…read morerequested but never delivered! So disappointed!

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4.5

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Kimberly Buyer at Leone Salon -- The Funk Zone, Santa Barbara…read more If you haven't found Kimberly Buyer yet, consider this your sign. Leone Salon sits in the heart of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone -- easy parking, soaring ceilings, neutral tones, lush greenery, a garden out back, and airflow that makes the whole space feel alive. The vibe alone is worth the visit. But Kimberly is the reason you'll keep coming back. Kimberly is the kind of stylist who is deeply schooled in her craft - trained across some of the most demanding, trend-forward environments in the industry with a genuine gift for color and an instinct for what your hair actually needs. She works with products that are thoughtfully chosen and gentle on your body, and her level of care feels personal every single time. What surprised me most was how the experience felt. The shampoo and scalp massage alone were borderline transcendent -- the kind of care where you actually exhale. And the way she moves through the styling process -- intuitive, unhurried, completely confident -- left my hair looking exactly like the best version of itself. Whether you live here or you're just passing through, booking with Kim is the move. Locals already know -- and if you're visiting, slip it into your itinerary. The Funk Zone is a wonderful place to wander, and the beach and waterfront walkway are just a short hop away. You'll leave delighted on every level.

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