Book. David. Now. Ok now I'll expand. So I'm an LA girlie who's been looking for a stylist in town for AGES and just have had zero luck finding someone who both understands what to do with my thick straight Asian hair and what style I want. I literally just got home & felt the need to write a review so that others can benefit and find their fit with David. I asked for long layers and weight off my hair & he gave me exactly that and more. I have found my person! Highly recommend; get on it & start looking amazing. read more

David cut my hair (layers) I'm obsessed. The place is so clean and cute! Plenty of parking too. Will be my go to spot for haircuts.

I was referred to David by a coworker and I'm super happy I was. I wanted to cut off about 8 inches of my hair as most of it was dead due to bleach, I showed david exactly what I wanted and told him to do whatever he thought would fit my facial features best, he did not disappoint! Left my hair gorgeous and looking so much healthier also recommended great products for my problem with frizzy hair! read more

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I went to see David and he is so thoughtful! He always make sure to apply the color very thoroughly. In the past other hair dressers often miss spots that I end up finding later on... I often get an itchy scalp w/ hair die and David worked with me by adding sweet and low to the dye and spraying my scalp w/ lavender (that I brought from home) to help ease any itching. He was attentive and kind and really went above and beyond. His hair cuts are always precise and he only cuts however much I ask. Would highly recommend! read more

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David P. did my hair and I love it. He knew all the right questions to ask and clarified the process along with consulting on what works best with my natural hair. I love the results and will be back again. 20/10 recommend David!! read more

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After moving back to Santa Barbara a couple years ago I had worried that I wouldn't be able to find the right stylist for me. I was referred to Jen Chorlton at Shear Artistry Salon, and her initial consultation was spot on with what she'd like to do with my head-full of hair. And ever since she has been consistent in making sure I get exactly what I want with each haircut. I never fear a "bad-hair-day" again. The Shear Artistry Salon space is always clean and inviting, with good coffee in the morning and plenty of hair care products to choose from. read more

I called same day (on a Saturday no less) to try to get a very late minute updo for a wedding I am attending. I knew it was a long shot, but was so pleasantly surprised when the owner said she could squeeze me in for 30 minutes in between a color appointment. The salon is clean and comfortable and Susie and her staff were great. I LOVE the updo I got - simple low "messy" bun. It's amazing what Susie was able to accomplish in 30 minutes time - a true creative pro (and great conversation too!). Thank you Susie for accommodating me and making my hair look gorgeous for the black tie wedding I am attending! Feeling like a million bucks. read more

Haircut I am from out of town. I was feeling frumpy and needed a haircut before my daughters wedding. I stopped in the salon on a busy Saturday hoping on the off chance someone could fit me in. I told my story to the woman at the counter, turns out it was Susie the owner. She said it was her day off but would do my hair. I had one of the best hair cuts I have ever had. I was so thrilled and Susie couldn't have been nicer!I may have to schedule to come visit my daughter every 4 weeks so I can get my haircut! I highly recommend. read more

This salon is a fabulous place for haircuts and color. There are many experienced stylists that cater to all hair types. It is truly a Gem to be found in the Fairview shopping center. They use Goldwell , Aveda and Redken color and retail Aveda , Paul Mitchell and many other affordable price point lines. The salon itself is in a class of its own . Probably the most professional and immaculate salon in Santa Barbara and Goleta. You will truly feel welcome as the team of stylists are there to serve you and all your styling concerns. read more

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I have been going to Molly for over 20 years. Before that I could not find a stylist who knew how to cut curly hair. Molly does NOT use the Deva Curl technique to cut my hair but her technique is far superior! I hope she never retires or I will be in trouble!! Shes the Best of the best! read more

This a great salon with a relaxing environment. It is conveniently located near Bed, Bath, and Beyond. The prices are quite reasonable for the area. I highly recommend getting a cut from Ellie. She listened to what I wanted and offered helpful suggestions. I love my new hair and will definitely return to this salon the next time that I need a cut. read more

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My summer highlights are perfect! Thank you, Charlotte Klein, for understanding exactly what I wanted! read more

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I haven't been to a salon in 3 years after a really bad haircut. After a failed attempt at a diy layered cut I decided to finally let a professional cut it. I got my hair cut by David P. a week ago and I absolutely loved it. He was so kind and listened to everything I wanted (I'm super picky) and did exactly what I asked. He washed my hair and took his time with the cut and styling. I will definitely be getting my haircut by him again and would absolutely recommend him for the level of detail and care he took with my hair! read more

I just moved to Goleta from Sacramento and I was having trouble finding someone I can trust with my thin haired brows. Low and behold I searched on yelp and read great reviews about Clara and how she's amazing and matches your eyebrow shape to your face! She met all expectations. She's extremely good at what she does and she has the best personality. I now have a great esthetician to trust my brows with =). Clara is the best, go to her and you won't regret it. She is located inside of Shear Artistry 271 N. Fairview Avenue. suite 102 Goleta, Ca 93117 read more

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I have been going to Kendra for over 5 years. She always does a great job. If it's a haircut, color, or blow dry & styling, she got it! When I moved from Camarillo, I was not ready to goto a new hairstylist, so I would go to Camarillo every time. One day I said, there has to be someone I like in the area, so I tried many places and then found Kendra on yelp. So glad I did! She is efficient and effective. Thank you! read more

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So happy with my cut by Ellie. She understood the need to layer and texturize my long, too heavy hair. She created bounce without sacrificing length. Plus it's way more manageable, which I need with a three week old baby! read more

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Charlotte is THE BEST!!! She took me from damaged and frizzed to the cutest haircut ever. She is so nice and truly an artist. I love my cut and color so much. It's sassy just like me. Thank you, Charlotte!!! You are the best!!! read more

Not a great experience. Although my stylist was nice, and she seemed to ask the right questions, she came nowhere near my inspiration photo. I paid $160 for a color and cut that I'm going to another salon to fix. Maybe I didn't explain myself well, but I had a photo?? Not going back. read more

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I just had my hair done with Kendra, she is amazing!! She knew right away that I have been through several different situations with my hair. I needed help and she knew exactly what to do with a plan in place when I return. I loved my hair, she was so patient, creative, and really took interest in doing what was best for the health of my hair and it's beauty! So happy!!! read more

Where do I begin, Nicolette has been doing my nails for a few years now. Amazing talent, she understands what you want done each time. Takes her time never rushes-always have the outcome I'm looking for. Of course I trusted her with my wedding day nails. She did them at 7am on the day of my wedding because of course I over booked myself and ran out of time. And they were as always, amazing. I've had her do acrylic and gel polish different colors and experiment with wild colors and designs. Always done perfect! read more

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I've been fortunate to have Cota cut my hair for the past 8+ years. She's the best! Each cut begins with her listening to me tell her of my expectations..........and I've always felt she listens and has the skills to cut my short hair just as I want. She's friendly, remembers personal things about me and devotes her skills and attention to me alone. Thanks, Cota, for being a special human being that I admire!! read more

Kendra rocks! She is not only a lovely person, but she does a lovely job! She always listens, cuts meticulously and get the color right every time. Thanks Kendra and Shear Artistry:) read more

This is the second time I've gotten my hair balayaged with Kendra! She does such an incredible job and always knows exactly what I need. She spent over 3 hours on my hair and paid such great attention to detail. I'm so impressed with her ability to do blonde. Definitely go to her! read more

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I came to Shear Artistry at the recommendation of my daughter-in-law, after having had, literally, the worst cut & color of my life, at another salon. I explained to Molly how my hair used to look, & also brought a couple of old pictures. Unbelievably, Molly nailed it! It's as if she read my mind. I've already had tons of compliments on my hairstyle and I couldn't be more pleased. The salon is beautiful, spotless, also strictly following COVID guidelines, and their prices are very reasonable. I honestly cannot recommend Shear Artistry highly enough. read more

Easily the best full-service salon in Goleta, hands down. I had gotten my hair cut here regularly growing up. My mother has been coming here for decades. The location may have changed, but the quality and service are as solid as ever. The salon is somewhat hard to find, tucked into a rear portion of a large shopping center. Once you find it, though, you certainly won't be disappointed. The interior is simply beautiful with a modern, urban vibe. It's bright, open, and very clean. The same can't be said about some of the other local salons. I believe that walk-ins are accepted, but it's recommended to make an appointment beforehand. My mom goes to Susie and always walks out with the most gorgeous cuts. It is evident that Susie is a true professional, keeping up with the latest trends and delivering flawless results. It's no wonder that her appointment book is consistently filled up! Come here if you're looking for the ultimate salon experience, with professionals who know how to get the job done right. read more

This review isn't for the salon, it's for the spa. Clara DePaola gives the best spray tans for the best price. I am a spray tanning veteran... I have tried almost every at home formula, gone into mystic booths and stripped naked to get sprayed by a complete stranger. I love being tan. I feel more confident in my own skin and I feel like a bronzed goddess, the only thing is that getting spray tanned can get expensive... Other places charge upwards of $60 and the places that do it for cheap just suck and give you horrible advice on taking care of your tan so then the next day it's ruined. Clara's formula got me DARK, but not uncomfortably dark where I couldn't recognize myself and the formula lasted longer than I expected. I don't know what it is about my skin, but tans don't last very long on me. So many places have claimed that it'll last a week, but it's a lie. Tans last at most 4 days on me. Clara's formula lasted about a whole week, which was such a surprise. Clara had a spray tan special for Valentines Day so I only had to pay $23, which was such a steal... but now I will be going to her because now I can get a spray tan anytime I want to without breaking the bank, even if it isn't $23. I have never been happier. read more

quite possibly one of the worst experiences i've had at a salon i went ahead and trusted this place based on the yelp reviews and rating i also wanted the simplest thing done- a blowout with a light style. the lady that did my hair said she'd been working for 34 years so i assume she must know how to handle my long hair. from the beginning, she looked confused and frustrated with my hair, didn't have any recommendations as to what what look best even thought i showed her what i was looking for, and couldn't ask for help till the very end. i was really really displeased with my hair and on top of that, it cost me $60!! biggest regret because i wanted my hair to look good for a photoshoot AND everything lasted me barely a few hours. my hair now looks like absolutely nothing was done to it!! save yourself the time and money and pick another salon read more

I get my hair cut and colored with Charlotte and she is amazing! I've been going to her for 15 years and I've never had a bad cut or color. I always get complements on my hair and I owe it all to her! Highly recommend. During Covid they're doing all they can to keep customers safe while getting a haircut. Thanks Charlotte! read more

I called to see if I could come in for a last minute wash and cut and they were super accommodating. It's always super nerve racking to find a new hair salon, but I am very pleased with this outcome. There are several people who can cut your hair, but it's based on availability or you can make an appointment. I got my hair done my Tracy and she was very easy going. She asked me exactly what length I wanted and earned my trust with the fantastic job she did. She gave me beautiful layers and cut off only what I was comfortable with. I was in and out in 45 minutes. My hair feels and looks amazing thanks to her. The hair session, wash, cut, and blow dry was $45. It's very worth it for the pric read more

After moving here from Los Angeles 2 years ago and trying many different waxing professionals, I have finally found an amazing one! Clara is the best in town. Not only does she do a better job than if you went to Beverly Hills, but her prices are more than reasonable. The wax she uses is top of the line and does not cause breakouts and doesn't hurt when she ripped it off. In fact, she doesn't use that paper cloth and instead the wax rips off by itself. She is extremely knowledgeable about the shaping of the brows and even provided me with information on how to keep them up myself. My eyebrows look better than they ever have! I also had the 30 minute Sea of Life Facial and the next day my skin looked soft and radiant, and I felt amazing for the rest of the week. The price was about 1/2 of what you would expect to pay. I highly recommend Clara for her spa services for waxing and facials. I am so glad I finally found my Beverly Hills spa services at an amazing price in Goleta! read more

I rarely cut my hair because I am growing it back out again but I needed to even it out since my last haircut was a A-line bob 6 months ago. I called in the morning and was able to book a same day appointment. My new hairdresser was a young lady named Kendra Gomez. She is amazing, love her. She knew exactly what I wanted, was super chatty, friendly and enjoyed. She is very knowledgeable in the hair industry, especially for being so young. The interior was extremely clean and chic. I could have asked for a better situation for a last minute hair appointment. I am ecstatic I found this place. read more

Took my daughter for a cut with Kara. She was amazing! She was sweet with my daughter, who is 13, and did an amazing job with her cut. She took her time and made my daughter feel like a princess. The blowout Kara did on my daughter's hair is incredible- I've never seen her hair look so shiny and healthy! Kara said she is new in town- I'd highly recommend trying her out before she is booked solid! read more

Kendra did an incredible job on my hair and makeup as a bridesmaid! Thank you so much! Five stars!!

I will NEVER come back to this salon. I would recommend you not waste your time and money. I made the mistake of scheduling an appointment with Billie ahead of time and the receptionist DOUBLE CHECKED with her to make sure my time was ok and she would be there. 2 days before my appointment Billie called me stating that getting out of work was more important than me as a customer. This is not the first time they have done this. They're just not worth the 75 dollars for a hair cut if they can't be bothered to be there for clients. I will tell everyone I know to not waste time or money here. What a waste read more

This is a great place. I've been coming here for excellent color and cuts for years. The vibe is terrific with the high ceilings, lovely decor and friendly and talented people. They care about what you want and have the skills to make it happen! read more

Totally love Charlotte! Best color and cut in years. Extremely reasonable for such high quality work.

I highly recommend this salon! When I called to make an appointment the receptionist was very kind and friendly I got my hair done by Julie and she was amazing! Julie is very personable and awesome to talk to. I can tell she has a lot of experience. I am very pleased with my haircut and style! I will definitely be back. read more

Shear Artistry is the best of the best. Susie is an incredible stylist and always makes me feel like a million. She has a unique talent and is a gifted stylist. She keeps up with the trends and my needs. The salon is always clean and the staff is always friendly. I highly recommend Shear Artistry and I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

First of all, I don't normally write reviews for anything. Second of all, I would like to say that Shear Artistry does do good work. The quality isn't in question at all. I have gotten my hair done a few times here and they've always done a great job, but the professionalism and disorganization is certainly in question. I had an appointment scheduled for Friday morning. I was looking forward to it and had rearranged my busy schedule to get my hair cut and colored. When I showed up for the appointment (right on time) and I told her my name, she told me my appointment had been cancelled. The stylist had a doctor's appointment and had tried to call me but my phone number had been written down incorrectly. (This was curious because I had someone contact me a couple of times to schedule, so it was clear that they had my phone number correct at some point.) I'm not irritated because the stylist had an appointment--that's just life and a hair appointment shouldn't get in the way of that--but I am irritated that the salon knew that the stylist was having trouble getting hold of me and instead of arranging for another stylist to be there when I arrived, they just decided to cancel my appointment without telling me. I suppose they were hoping I just wouldn't show up. They asked me if I could just come back the next day and at that moment I just decided I wouldn't come back. I'm also a business owner, and this is completely unacceptable to just ask your customer to just rearrange a schedule simply because you couldn't get it together. To her credit, the stylist called me and personally apologized and offered a discount, but I have no interest in taking that offer. I think a little bit of detective work in finding out my phone number or arranging for another stylist to come in to cover would have gone a long way. I'm a pretty reasonable person and understand that life happens and mistakes happen, but this was just carelessness and disregard for other people's schedules. read more

Thanks to Molly for another fantastic cut. Thank you for helping me to explain what I'm looking for when I come in. I'm looking forward to coming back soon. read more