I've been seeing Katrina at Sei Bella for my haircuts since 2008. Even when I moved away I would make the 90 minute drive for my biannual haircut. She always listens to what I want and gives feedback on what is realistic for my hair type and the amount of time/energy I want to put into maintaining a new cut. She also provides suggestions of the kind of product I should use without being pushy about buying salon products. Recently, Katrina also did hair for me and my bridal party for my November 2021 wedding. It goes without saying that she did a great job (I wouldn't still be a customer after 10+ years if she didn't!). I would highly recommend Sei Bella, whether it be Katrina herself or one of the other staff members, for your next haircut, color, or updo! read more

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Sei Bella Salon is a rare find: not only are all the stylists superb, but they have a sweet collaborative vibe between them and switching from one stylist to another if emergencies or necessities arise,is simple and leaves me always happy with whatever service I needed that day. Every single stylist who did my hair ( highlights, cut, balayage etc) was a joy to work with. Allison, Carrie, Katrina, Taylor thank you so much for all the professional and emotional care you always give to your clients! read more

First time going to Sei Bella Salon yesterday. Wonderful welcoming salon. Lo was my stylist and she took her time talking with me and evaluating my hair. She asked a variety of questions about my thoughts and previous hair cuts I have had. She gave me a FABULOUS hair style. I have thin straight hair and the style she gave me is perfect with great lift and lines to the cut. Highly recommend Lo. Ellen G read more

I've been going to see Carrie for over 10 years. Moving to another state didn't stop me. I travel 2 and a half hours to get my haircut. Best decision I've ever made! read more

I got a cut and color from Mara and she is awesome, talented and friendly! She worked with me in finding a great color match for my hair (which is dark so it takes a lot to get it lighter) and it turned out better than I expected since it took a lot of effort and time when I first lightened it years ago. Very happy with the turn out and highly recommend Mara! read more

I had a fantastic hair wash and blow dry today. My first time at this downtown, easy to get to and park, salon. My stylist was "Lo". Highly recommend read more

Great salon, great prices, and they are so kind here! Carrie is amazing at hair, my mom, best friend, husband and I all love her so much! She did my hair for my wedding, and I couldn't have been happier :-) read more

Sei Bella Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

Had a wonderful experience here! Christine took so much time on fixing my hair that had been so over processed and damaged. She is very knowledgeable on hair and has a lot of education and experience behind it! Very nice to talk to and gave me the best hair cut/color ever! My grandma also came with me to the salon and Katrina gave her the perfect cut and exactly what she wanted! Not only very friendly staff but the salon was well kept and very homey. We will both be back! read more

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I just moved to the area and am so lucky to have found Sei Bella and Katrina! I had a great experience. Its always hard to find a new salon and put your trust in a new sylist, but everyone made me feel at home, and Katrina put me at ease right away. She is not only a talented professional but a kind and funny woman. I left with gorgeous auburn hair, a smile on my face, and my next appointment booked! I highly recommend Sei Bella and Katrina!!! read more

Brides, this review is for you! My experience here was good, but also very bad. You should hear this before booking. 8 women had their hair done here for my wedding (moms, bridesmaids, bride). I booked well in advance (6-7 months -- out of a 7 month engagement). While our hair turned out well (I was happy with mine! And no trial run either!), and the stylists were good. But the management is truly awful. When I booked, I booked specific times. And Sei Bella requested that I send a file with a schedule and a photo for each woman's desired hairstyle, which I sent them on time. However, two days before the wedding a girl called and said that they had just discovered that they were double-booked for mine plus another wedding, and I'd have to redo my whole hair schedule--with everyone coming in to the salon much earlier than we had planned on. After I talked with the manager (phone call number 2), I knew I had pretty much no choice but to agree, because what was I going to do two days before the wedding? No hope of 8 women going elsewhere. So we agreed to get our hair done at 10 am for a 5:30 pm summer wedding. (Not ideal, but better than nothing). And I had to re-schedule hair appointments for 8 on the eve of my wedding--also not ideal. But I wanted to make it work. But that's not all. When we talked on the phone, the manager had said I could either get my hair done with my girls at 10, or could come in on my own as late as 12 (alone on my wedding day, but then with fresher hair for the wedding). I wasn't sure which I preferred on the spot, but the manager was helpful, apologetic, and said she said she'd block off both times for me and I could call back with my choice. And she said they'd book me with Amber, who was the best at updos. But when I did call back to ask for a time, they'd blocked off NEITHER of those times, and the receptionist had no idea what I was talking about. After sort-of tense negotiations, I got a spot at 10 with Amber. But still more! When I showed up on the morning of my wedding, they again seemed to have no idea what my situation was. I was not booked with Amber (who was seeing someone else at the time). I ended up waiting about 45 minutes to see Amber, who did a great job, especially considering I didn't do a trial run. She was overbooked (more managerial problems) but she kept her next appointment waiting a while to do a good job for me. So glad for that. She did not rush). Also, my girls reported back to me that their stylists were like "so how would you like your hair today?" And they were like, "what about that picture we sent you?" Apparently, the management didn't pass along the style photos we'd chosen. Pretty annoying. tldnr: Management is about as unprofessional as possible. Many scheduling SNAFUs. Advise against this salon for high-stakes events, such as your wedding. Stylists, however, were good. read more

I've had the best experience with Carrie at Sei Bella. My cut and color are exactly right! Finding a new salon after moving is tough but I am so happy! Carrie listens and knows exactly what you need. read more

Katrina is excellent! After a major move and leaving my NYC stylist behind couldn't imagine finding a better cut and color - yet I did!

Definitely the best salon in town. My boyfriend got a truly DISASTROUS and SHORT haircut in San Francisco. I brought him here as soon as I could. There wasn't much length left to work with, but they still recognized an emergency and fitted him in even though they had other appointments. The hairdresser (I wanted to get her name but she had to go straight to her next client :'( ) was so nice about the whole thing and even let us go without paying. She had to cut in a hurry (she had about five minutes) but his hair still looks so much better than before. He's going to go back to permanently fix the mistake as soon as his hair grows out long enough. read more

I have had appointments with Amber, for cuts, color, and my wedding hair. She was so helpful during the process, from the trials to styling, I can't say enough good things about her. The final styling for my wedding turned out beautifully, I received many compliments and it was just what I wanted. Even though I live outside of Boston, I'll be going back for some more appointments. read more

Sei Bella Salon - Wedding hair by Amber. Half up, waves with a braid. - Hair Salons Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

I have had nothing but wonderful experiences at Sei Bella. The prices are not especially inexpensive, but they are far cheaper than several other salons in the area. The salon itself is always neat as a pin, and the ambiance is very relaxing. I've gotten my hair highlighted and cut several times by Allison, and she always does a wonderful job. She listens to exactly what I want, and delivers the precise color and cut that I ask for. I've recommended this place to several of my friends and they have also had nothing but great things to say about their experiences. read more

I've been getting my hair done here for months now! Taylor is absolutely the best! Every time she slays my hair and knows exactly what she's doing! I look forward to my next hair appointment with Taylor! read more

I've been a client of Sei Bella's for about 6 years, I love it here. I'll actually schedule with anyone of the stylist, they are all very good. I've never had a bad experience. I love the Aveda products too Online booking is the best, it's very quick & easy! read more

I love this place! Amber has been coloring and cutting my hair for 4 years now. She does awesome work. The atmosphere is always friendly, everyone is very friendly. I recommend Amber and Sei Bella to all my friends. read more

Best salon in Amherst hands down. I live an hour and a half away from Umass when not in school and I drive all the way up here just for a haircut. Cutest salon, so clean, very nice people. Behind Starbucks up town. read more

I got a haircut from Carrie. I like to give suggestions about what I like along the way which sometimes may annoy some hairdressers. However, Carrie was super nice and happily in corporated what I wanted. This was my first time there and I will go there again. I have been to Tigerlilly and Salon 241 in Northampton before, both of them were too pricey for the service I got in my opinion. I would highly recommend Sei bella to anyone in Amherst looking for a nice haircut within decent budget. read more

I live in Brooklyn, NY and am getting married in Amherst, MA. For our engagement shoot, my fiancee and I chose to do our photoshoot in Old Deerfield. I had made an appointment with a different salon several weeks before to get my hair and makeup done for the shoot. During this time, I was also trying to find a place to do my wedding hair (a private stylist that I was going to go with fell through). Sei Bella was recommended to me by my wedding make-up artist a week before my engagement shoot took place. Everyone at Sei Bella was so nice over the phone, and the reviews were so wonderful, that I decided to book my wedding hair with them right then and there. At the time, I did not switch my engagement hair appointment since I thought it was too last minute. So, when the salon I was originally going to for my engagement hair and make-up cancelled the day of on me, I immediately turned to Sei Bella. Despite it being Amherst College's move in weekend, they fit me in and did a wonderful job on my hair and makeup. Without them I would have been stuck a long way from home with unwashed/unstyled hair, and probably would have had to cancel my engagement shoot. They have now saved me and my unruly hair twice. I cannot say enough great things about everyone here, and I cannot wait to have my wedding hair done at this salon. I know that I am going to be in great hands. Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

Cute place around behind the Starbucks, etc. Katrina, Amber and several other people from Salon Divine in Amherst just opened this place in May. Great ambiance and a fantastic haircut at a fair price -- not to mention the pleasure of supporting a promising new local business. If I were still at UMass I would be here on a regular basis ... read more

I've been coming since it opened and highly recommend Sei Bella. Katrina is my stylist (and my husband's) and we've always had great experiences. Over the years, she has provided so many services: hi-lites, low-lites, trims, haircuts, new styles, eye brow shaping and product recommendations. I have a tendency to schedule last minute so I've occasionally used other stylists at Sei Bella and they are all great. I am always happy with the end results. read more

I've tried several salons in the area but haven't settled on a favorite -- until now. I got a cut from Amber almost a month ago that is still drawing raves, even from strangers! The price is fair and the ambience is good. The shop is small and new and clean. Like the other person who posted, it feels good to support a local business. I look forward to going back there for my next cut. read more

I cannot say enough about Sei Bella! I needed a fresh cut and color after a long summer, and Christine did exactly that for me. She helped me pick out a shade that would give both darkness and dimension, and she was so good about fixing up my layers from a previous bad haircut. She couldn't have been more friendly; I will definitely make this my go-to salon for when I am away at school! read more

I have been really happy with ever haircut I've received from Amber. She is a talented stylist and really nice person. One criticism I have of the salon is it doesn't feel all that friendly. There often isn't someone working the front desk or anyone who greets you. Good prices and great cut though! read more

I walked in yesterday with the intention of getting a consult done to balyage my hair, but the salon had a 20% off promo for walk-ins. Taylor Nugent was able to color and cut my hair that day and she did a wonderful job. Taylor was friendly, funny, and is so talented! My balayage looks so natural and sun-kissed- exactly what I was looking for. I will definitely be returning! read more

Awesome all girl staff! So fun and friendly. Pretty decor, really clean with great prices! Open late for the busy girl on the run!

I got my hair colored for the first time, with Christine and I really loved it.

Taylor is amazing! I came in in a hair crisis after getting a really bad ombre and she fixed it perfectly. I love my hair now so much and strongly recommend her to anyone. She's amazing at dying hair and is also so fun to talk to. I had a great time and now great hair! read more

The place could be great but it depends on the person. Weeks ago I scheduled an appointment for haircut and style my hair. When I received the confirmation, I emailed them I menintioned that I will need color as well. When I arrived to the appointment the girl refused to do the color. Yesterday, I had an appointment, when I scheduled by the web, I explicitly mentioned that I would like to do my hair, but not irons. The hair cut was just ok, the style was terrible, I left with the hair wet, I when arrived home I had to do for myself. Today my skin head is super itchy, and when I scratches, I get the color between my nails. Horrible. If you go there, make the appointment with Alison or Amber. read more

I just had an appointment with Alison and it went really well - she really listened to what I wanted and the cut was perfect! We talked the whole time, she was so sweet and made me feel really at home. I also had my eyebrows done and she did a really great job - not too small and very nicely shaped. Other pluses: +No wait time even upon arriving early +Online Appointment Scheduling +Did not try and sell me a million products +Explained how I could better style my hair on my own +Very attentive to what I wanted and was able to follow through What a great spot! I would definitely recommend and will be going back. read more

I have had my medium/long straightish hair cut here by at least three or four stylists and every time I've loved the results. I feel confident I'll get a great cut no matter who I schedule with! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE I went there today for the first time and i will definitely be going back. Amber was amazing. I showed up early for my appointment and asked if I could get my eyebrows done. She had just finished with someone before me, and took me back almost right away. She did a really good job with my eyebrows (which seems to be a difficult thing for other people). When it came time to get my hair cut she asked what I wanted and offered suggestions. She told me exactly what she was going to do (even though i had no idea what 1/2 of it meant) and my hair came out amazing. Im not one to ever do anything with my hair except throw it into a ponytail but im so happy with what she did. Its long enough to put up, but short enough thats its out of the way & cute :) Plus i got a cookie on my way out. What's better than a place with cookies and chocolate? read more

Katrina rocks! I recently went in here for a big change- in about two hours, she transformed grown out white roots with light brown straggly hair into a shiny cappuccino color with peekaboo blue underneath. Although it didn't turn out 100% as planned, she definitely captured what I was going for. Excited to go back in 6 weeks! read more

Carrie and her team of top-notch stylists - and Elaine the nail guru - are simply wonderful. I feel beautiful every time I leave there...and people stop me all the time to compliment my hair. Carrie has a particularly great touch with teens - my teenage son stops by to just say hi in between cuts! I've had my hair cut in a lot of very pricey places, but none were as good as Carrie. She really knows how to work with you to find just the right cut for you. Highest praise! read more

Best Salon hands down! And moreover.... Carrie is a hair goddess! I love Carrie and all the girls at Sei Bella Salon! I have been getting my hair cut and colored by Carrie for 12 years. I met her when I was a Freshman in college, made a hair appointment at another salon she was working for at the time, and was randomly placed in her chair. The Hair Gods were definitely with me that day. She talked me out of doing something horrific to my hair, (eek a perm!) and introduced me to color. I have never had a bad color or cut in these 12 years. I travel from Southern Connecticut to come see Carrie about 5xs a year and would travel further if I had to! I work in Luxury Fashion in New York City and have been to my fair share of runway shows and worked on photo shoots, where many stylists have asked me "who does your color" when I tell them "My fab Hair Stylist in AMHERST, MA" they just stare at me. Many times, I go to my appointment with no idea of what I want to do with my hair, but I never leave disappointed. Carrie knows what I will and will not like and always knows what will look good on me. I have tried other stylists (2 to be exact) the first I had no choice, I was living abroad and the second, I was young and silly and paid a ridiculous amount of money for something I did not like. Carrie also cuts and colors my mothers hair and she too will not entrust anyone else to touch her hair! Coming to Sei Bella Salon for me is more like coming to visit for an afternoon with a bunch of amazing women! I have known Sara as along as I have known Carrie and she is equally amazing as is Katrina! Such personable, talented and fun salon. Love Sei Bella! read more

A little hard to find if you don't know your way around the area but otherwise, SUCH a great place! I've been going to Taylor for almost a year now, getting a different haircut every time (I'm very indecisive and still trying to find my style) and she does her best every time. I come out looking great every time. I'm very thankful I found this place because everywhere else I've gotten my hair cut was just a disaster. read more

I hate this place. The first time I went here they cut my hair way too short and ruined the perfect curls I spent years growing out and my hair was a poofy mess for months. The second time I was here, my boyfriend was getting a hair cut and he asked for a little bit longer on the top and he came out with the top of his hair 5 times longer than the rest of his hair and he looked ridiculous, we went home and I had to finish the job. The third time I made an appointment for a color and they called me the day before saying that my stylist wasn't going to be around that weekend and that my appointment was canceled, I wasn't scheduled with another stylist or anything. I definitely DO NOT recommend this place. read more

I chose this salon based on the reviews from this site. I WILL NEVER GO BACK HERE AGAIN. Amber did an awful job cutting my hair and seemed more interested in looking at herself in the mirror and out the window than actually cutting my hair. I went in to have a couple of inches cut off and wanted a simple bob haircut that fell to my shoulders when dry. Not only did she cut my hair shorter than I wanted but she didn't even cut it evenly. Typically, hairdressers section my hair and start cutting the under layers first and work their way to the outer most layer of my hair. Amber left all of my hair down and just cut straight across. Needless to say, my hair is uneven and I am still finding stray sections of hair that are longer than the rest of my hair. I am very disappointed and regret spending almost $40 to have someone give me a bad haircut. read more