Summerland Salon &amp; Spa

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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4.8(69 reviews)

6.8 mi

Women-owned & operated

Available by appointment

Very pretty salon. Brianna cares deeply about her clients needs.. I had April do my hair at Sb…read moreSalon. She is very sweet and did a beautiful job.

I just went for a haircut with Emma. She was super nice, funny and we had fun! I am facing post…read morepartum hair loss and I felt like I was heard. Emma is very details oriented and took her time with her work. She knows a lot about different hair type and she gave me the exact look that I was looking for. Very patient and kind. Will be back for my colors when it's appropriate timing.

Bronde hair Lived in hair effortless hair color

Blonde highlights Blonde balayage Lived in blonde

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Bronde hair Lived in hair effortless hair color

Patricia Noel Studio

5.0(7 reviews)

2.6 mi

Thanx Larry for taking care of Christy. Such a beautiful job, for such a beautiful woman !read more

I was visiting Santa Barbara and badly needed a haircut so my friend recommended this salon…read more Christina was available on short notice and gave me the perfect haircut. She took the time to listen what what I wanted and did such a great job. It was fun and I'm one satisfied customer!

Call or text to book with your favorite stylist. Studio (805) 969-5252

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Jonathan Dawson Hair Stylist

5.0(3 reviews)

0.0 mi

Jonathan gave me a great haircut. He didn't have his own agenda and listened very carefully to what…read moreI wanted. He will take his time and you will leave looking beautiful and feeling cared for. I highly recommend him!

Jonathan is an extremely talented hair stylist. I've been to many stylists in my life and he is by…read morefar in the top 3. Aside from always being happy with my hair when I leave the salon, Jonathan is one of the nicest people to spend time with.

Montecito Village Salon and Blow Dry Bar

4.2(34 reviews)

2.4 mi

Hands down the best salon in the Santa Barbara/ Montecito area! I'm almost afraid to let the secret…read moreget out! ;-) I have been going to Andrea for almost 10 years for beautiful sleek blowouts and updo's. She's incredible I'm someone who has super thick, curly, coarse, unruly hair... she understands everyone's hair type. They offer tons of treatments! Amazing natural looking extensions, hair color & highlights. Jen (she does my color/ highlights) Jackie, Marisol, Danielle, Claire, Nikki, and really every single stylist there is pretty great! It really is a little gem of a salon hidden in the Montecito Upper Village. Parking is easy. You'll be greeted warmly & you'll walk out of there feeling like you're looking your best every time! Oh, if you're in town visiting for the weekend and have a special occasion, you won't regret giving them a call and making an appointment.

I deeply regret trusting this salon with my elopement wedding-day hair…read more I booked Montecito Village Salon weeks in advance for my August 6, 2026 wedding. I initially spoke with Ariana, who was incredibly sweet, patient and accommodating with all my questions. I got off the phone genuinely excited and relieved that I had found this place. We booked a trial with Andrea for August 5 and my wedding appointment for August 6. They gave me Andrea's Instagram, I researched her work, and felt confident choosing her. I also booked appointments for my mom and sister. I wasn't sure whether I wanted half-up or a full updo, and Ariana reassured me we could decide at the trial. I wrote down the prices quoted: $64 blowout, $65 half-up and $99 updo. Then Monday of my wedding week, I was told Andrea was sick and ALL her appointments for the entire week were canceled--including my Thursday wedding appointment. Of course people get sick, but my immediate question was: How do you know on Monday that someone will still be too sick to work Thursday? Maybe there was a legitimate explanation, but none was given. Andrea didn't reach out. The owner didn't reach out. There was no meaningful apology. They knew this was my wedding, that I had specifically researched Andrea and that the trial was important to me. The way it was handled created unnecessary distrust. The replacement stylist couldn't accommodate my scheduled trial time, so days before my wedding I lost BOTH the stylist I carefully selected and my trial. I tried to make the best of it and sent a detailed message explaining what I envisioned so my replacement could prepare. I was told it would be passed to the owner. Nobody ever acknowledged it. On my wedding morning, my mom, sister and I arrived, and unfortunately several staff members came across as snobby and dismissive. My replacement stylist was sweet, but asked what I wanted as though she hadn't received anything I sent. She didn't seem confident taking the lead or making recommendations. I felt like I needed to direct her instead of being able to trust an experienced stylist to guide me. My half-up was pretty enough, but extremely basic and done quickly. Thankfully, I had spent about $300 on a hair Botox treatment days earlier, so my hair was already very smooth and manageable, which contributed significantly to the relaxed finish. My mom and sister's experience was worse. They arrived with washed hair and said so, yet their hair was washed again. I was the bride and finished at least 30 minutes before them. My mom showed an inspiration photo and was told it could be recreated, but the result was so off that my sister ended up helping guide the stylist to fix it. Neither was happy. This wasn't one disappointing result--it was THREE in one day. Then came checkout. They tried to charge me $200. I had been quoted $65 for half-up and $99 for an updo. I received a basic half-up. When I questioned the $200, the front-desk employee was dismissive and, from my perspective, almost smirking, essentially saying because I was a bride, that's what they charge. But they KNEW I was a bride when they quoted me! My wedding was the entire reason I called. If bridal hair automatically costs $200, that should have been disclosed when I booked--not AFTER the service. After I pushed back, they reduced it to $100, still more than the $65 quoted. I tipped fairly on top because I didn't want the stylist punished for how the business was being run. What bothered me most was the complete lack of ownership. No meaningful apology for canceling my chosen stylist, no acknowledgment of losing my trial, no acknowledgment that my detailed message apparently never reached my stylist, and no outreach from the owner. I'm a business owner myself and genuinely care about seeing local businesses succeed. I understand employees get sick and mistakes happen. To me, what defines a business isn't whether something goes wrong--it's how leadership responds when it does. There were so many opportunities to acknowledge what happened, communicate transparently, apologize or make some effort to restore the experience. Instead, we felt like none of it mattered. I genuinely wanted to love this place, especially after my wonderful initial conversation with Ariana. Thankfully, the local business that did our makeup afterward was the complete opposite: warm, talented, professional and genuinely excited for us. I happily paid $200 + tip there because the service AND customer experience warranted it. They completely changed the energy of our morning. Based on our experience, I would not recommend Montecito Village Salon for bridal or important special-event hair. This wasn't one bad result--it was three in one day. Even if my hair had turned out phenomenal, I still couldn't recommend this business because of the lack of transparency, communication, accountability and customer care.

Andrea made my hair PERFECT for the day ‍

Montecito Village Salon and Blow Dry Bar

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Santa Barbara Balayage by Kara Richard

5.0(9 reviews)

0.0 mi

*****I also posted this review on the Cashmir Beauty Salon Page - Kara's place of work, but since…read morethis is mostly about how AWESOME Kara is, I wanted to post it here too. I have been getting my hair cut, colored, and highlighted by hairstylist Kara Richard for over a year and a half now. This is the longest I have ever stayed with the same hairstylist in my adult life (let's just say I'm overprotective when it comes to my hair), which is certainly a testament to Kara's talent and abilities! Besides her incredible styling skills, (she's been dying my hair red since the first time she styled it, and everyone refuses to believe it's not natural - even friends who knew me beforehand need reminders), she seems to know exactly if you're in a talkative mood when you come in or if you'd prefer to simply zone out while your hair gets cut. Since I am a girl who loves to chat, but sometimes has off days (usually due to lack of morning coffee), I know that going to the salon will always be a great experience, no matter what. Kara is a great hairstylist, witty, and has great stories to tell! She constantly keeps up on the latest trends, but will always listen to what you want first and foremost (and deliver!). Cashmir is a lovely salon that hits the sweet spot between upscale modern and relaxed comfort. It is also probably the salon with the best view in Santa Barbara. Make an appointment with Kara and see for yourself! :)

I've been with Kara for tanning and hair design since she was at Ibiza and I only have positive…read morethings to say! She cares about doing a great job on both my spray tans and haircuts and it shows. I went in to visit her for the first time at the new place, Cashmir, and it is soooooo cute, super clean and very elegant--it's like a full spa experience! Kara switched from Fantasy Tan to a new company that I happened to try 3 weeks before in Orange County and LOVED. It's organic, paraben-free, vegan, aloe-based and the color is phenomenal. It lasts 7-10 days and is a natural glow. I am so so so so so excited Kara has brought it to SB :) and so happy to be tan again!

Santa Barbara Balayage by Kara Richard

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Carlyle Salon and Style Bar

4.6(211 reviews)

5.6 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)

7.3 mi

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!!!

Truly incredible! I…read morelove my hair and Katherine is a true master of her craft. I love seeing all the Lego plants in her salon whenever I go in. She is amazing and I love her energy. She is magic and I love what she's able to do with my hair. It truly has never felt better. Happy to recommend her to all of my friends.

Result, back to my blonde!!!

After photo!!!

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Before photo of at home box dye

Yudith Salon

4.3(24 reviews)

4.7 mi

Yudith's has been my hair salon for many years, and I have always had Valerie cut, highlight, and…read morestyle my hair. She is extremely talented, and I always come out feeling like a new person ready to tackle the day. I have heard nothing but positive comments and many of my friends go to her.

I've gotten my hair cut by Yudith twice already and both times Yudith has done a great job with…read morecutting my hair. I have curly thick hair and it's sometimes difficult to find hair stylists in the area that understand how to work with it. Yudith is friendly and responsive over the phone.

Hair extensions by Samantha. She did an amazing job!

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Santa Barbara Salon

4.2(155 reviews)

5.9 mi

Cassidy did an absolutely amazing job on my hair! I went in for a blow out and beach waves for a…read morefriends wedding and was so thrilled with the result. She was super personable, and knowledgeable. I enjoyed chatting with her, and she took extra care making sure the shorter layers of my hair blended in with the rest of the waves rather than sticking out as they began to do. I appreciated her skill and the time she took to make sure I was happy with the end result. I got so many compliments at the wedding, and will definitely be going back if I'm in the area again.

I don't usually write negative reviews and this in no way reflects my stylist Vickie, who was…read moregreat! But I had to write this review. I'm new to the area and relied on yelp to find a new salon. Based on the great reviews, I chose this place, even though it seemed expensive. But I figured it's Santa Barbara and I'd treat myself. The salon is filthy - hair cobwebs every where, all surfaces dirty, floor looks like hasn't been swept or mopped in years... clearly not using the over priced charges to pay for a cleaning service! Cheap dirty furniture and uncomfortable wash basins. Not welcoming, relaxing, or trying to provide a nice environment or salon experience. Then when I was charged it said it was 'Alex's Salon and Blow out Bar'. Clearly it's no longer Santa Barbara Salon but trying to ride on its past reputation. I won't be back...sadly a missed opportunity.

Amazing balayage highlights done by Alex!! In love with my new hair!

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Love my color!!

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anna e.

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9 years ago

I have been coming to see Kara and Jonathan for years and every time I leave in a better state of mind than when I arrived. Kara does my balyage and she consistently nails it. She has the natural, sun kissed beach babe look down to perfection. I love hearing about all of the classes she takes, she is consistently getting educated on whats current and happening in the hair world. The salon itself has a great energy and feels comfortable. All the staff is super friendly and welcoming, coffee, water, or cookie in hand before you even sit in the chair. They sell all Davines products which I am now hooked on, all of the staff is very knowledgable about the products so you can get the right one for your specific needs. Getting your hair done while looking at the ocean is a special treat that I look forward to. Get to Summerland Salon and Spa asap! You will be grateful you did!! read more

Kendal B.

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7 years ago

Do not go here. I went to this salon in hopes it would be my new go to. I asked the girl how much on the phone the price would be for a simple trim, root touch up and low lights. She said the MAX would be 250. My stylist Kara ended up not doing low lights but instead doing highlights which you can barely even notice. It literally looks like she did nothing. Also, when I got home I noticed that the grays in the back of my head which is the main reason I went were barely covered and some white strands still show. At the end of the visit she charged me 375!!! You got your 375 $ out of me and can I say what a rip off! You will never get another cent from me and I will recommend people to NOT GO TO YOURThis is a small town and ripping locals off is not the a smart way for a new owner to behave read more

Kristin C.

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3 years ago

The salon is such a cute and friendly space. I got my hair highlighted and cut by the lovely Sierra. She did an excellent job. I was not only happy with my new hairdo but also with my overall experience. I was offered a drink of my choice upon arrival of either; coffee, tea, wine, beer, and or of course water which was such a nice treat. While I waited for my color to set in I enjoyed a delightful sparkling rose. When she washed my hair the space was very relaxing along with the very nice scalp massage I also received. I will definitely be booking another appointment in the future. read more

Ari G.

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2 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of getting balayage at Summerland Salon & Spa, and I couldn't be happier with the results! Kara took the time to understand exactly what I wanted, and the entire experience was top-notch from start to finish. The attention to detail was impressive, and the color blend turned out beautifully, giving me the natural, sun-kissed look I was hoping for. The atmosphere at the salon is so relaxing, and the staff made me feel incredibly welcomed. If you're looking for excellent balayage service, this is definitely the place to go! Highly recommend! read more

Allie S.

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3 years ago

I have had nothing but the best experience at Summerland Salon & Spa! Sierra is an incredible stylist and so talented at what she does... even so that I trusted her to chop my hair this year and now I am loving my new bob! I also have attended an awesome hair styling event/class at the salon and have been loving using their Oribe hair products over the last year!!! Would definitely recommend! read more

Ashlynn D.

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9 years ago

Thrilled with my experience. This is a beauitful spa and salon, and the service is great. My stylist is Samara and she is easy to talk to, and does wonderful things to my hair. The color in my hair holds longer, and my hair itself always feels healthier after my day here. Highly recommend read more

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