I have been going to McKenzie for several years now. Whether it's a cut or balayage, she always does an amazing job on my long thick curly hair. I highly recommend her! The salon is cute and everyone is very welcoming. read more

I am a large person who is uncomfortable in the salon. I am so grateful to have found Katie and Sweet Olive Salon. They are size inclusive, so I had a special armless chair to be comfortable in while cutting my hair styled. Katie was warm, caring and made me as comfortable as possible. Thank you, Sweet Olive! read more

Such a great gem in midcity!! Andrea has been cutting my hair for YEARS. I would have it no other way!! She is the BEST!! read more

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Andrea at sweet olive is the best! I fly in from AZ to get my haircut from her. She's sensitive and a great listener and always gets what I'm looking for. read more

Absolutely love this Salon. The owner Andrea is amazing and the entire staff is so friendly and kind. The vibe of the Salon is so comforting and relaxed. They do an amazing job with all styles of hair for all genders. Highly recommend. read more

Sweet Olive is the best! It's a warm, welcoming space and all the stylists are fantastic. Andrea is a wizard with color and you can't go wrong with anyone else there too! read more

I have never had a short and curly haircut as good as this. Chelsea was AMAZING. And the place is affordable so I can go back for more. She used a razor only on my hair - no scissors - and it came out so well she left it curly. Didn't even blow it out. It's an up and coming area with lots of coffee shops and restaurants near by where you can show off your do after the fact. Just make sure to make an appointment online a while in advance. It's a small shop and they fill up fast. read more

I can't say enough good things about this salon. Their prices are clear when you book online, if you mistaken the service when booking, they are sure to clarify. McKenzie is still rocking her haircuts. She ensures she's clear about your vision before she goes to town. She has exceeded my expectations each time. I walk out loving my hair. She rocked it this last time! read more

This is a review of the salon owner, Andrea. She was rude and argumentative during our appointment when I showed her a picture of the color I desired. This continued when I asked her for a certain hair cut and she responded "well, that's dream hair, you'd don't have enough hair for that!" At one point she was frustrated with her staff and cursed them in front of me. I was not happy with the either the color or cut and asked for a full refund. She defended herself and then proceeded to give me a partial refund of $170, half of the service charge. She kept the entire tip, which amounted to $68. I asked for a full refund again. She never responded. Then my bank and I reached out to her and and she hung up the phone. She has not communicated with me further. At this point, I want to warn anyone before booking an appointment with Andrea. She is nice enough upfront. However, you may run into issues getting the color you want. I found it uniquely difficult to communicate with her. She also takes a very time. She is not efficient, forgetting things frequently through out our appointments. She took 4 hours to cut and color my hair and would have needed more to complete the blow out. I couldn't stand being in the chair any longer. I have never published a bad review for any business but her unprofessionalism merits it. read more

Took a chance and came here for the first time to make a big change. Andrea totally put me at ease through the whole experience and I've gotten a lot of compliments on the cut! read more

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I finally went to get rid of my super long "Covid" hair and Jo did a perfect job, and I mean perfect! I showed her some pictures of what I was going for. She asked for feedback along the way. It's exactly what I wanted and I'm so happy with the results! The salon is very clean with a pleasant atmosphere and Jo is engaging and fun. read more

A fantastic experience. I had been getting my haircut at the same place for years, so I was a little hesitant to try somewhere new. I really needed a haircut one day and thought I would give it a shot. That was well over a year ago and it is now the only place where I go for a cut. If Andrea is not available then one of the other stylists take care of me just the same. Glad to say that I will continue going to Sweet Olive. read more

I love love love Andrea, Sweet Olive Salon and the staff! The salon is such a welcoming environment and I always feel comfortable, at ease and in good hands. Andrea has been cutting my entire families hair for years. She is so friendly my daughter calls Andrea "My bestie". She is super professional and great communicator. She has always gone over and beyond to make sure all of us walk away happy with our services. read more

I've been entrusting my old guy head to Andrea for years, and it's always a pleasure and a terrific cut! The whole place is just so welcoming and beautiful and fun.. We are pals, so I suppose I have a built in prejudice, but so be it! You will emerge looking and feeling a whole lot better than when you went in! read more

I really like this place a lot! One of the only certified sustainable salons I've ever been to, this place offers all of the traditional services of a full service salon without the negative environmental impacts. Hair and skin services are reasonably priced and the staff is warm and friendly and good at what they do. This place is my go to for waxing and skin care services. Unlike most salons the chair in the skin care room is fantastic - not just a flat table - so getting a facial won't kill your back. Alyssa is a great esthetician - my eye brows look fantastic since going to her. Call ahead for appointments. They also have an excellent app through mindbody where you can book services online too. read more

This is the worst haircut I've had in my entire life. And I've had a Lot of haircuts. I have never hated their or been embarrassed about a cut till now. I brought photographs and specifically said no razor cut. I have fine hair, and I don't like the way it looks. She still cut it with a straight razor. The shape is awful. I should have walked out but did not want to cause a scene. Instead I have to live with this embarrassing mess. There are always hats and wigs till it grows out. I know my hair and I was not listened to. read more

I had a really wonderful 1st experience at Sweet Olive Salon. Everyone is incredible friendly and Jo was amazing. She helped me figure out what to do with my hair as I really didn't have an idea going in. She cut several inches and added in some layers and it looks wonderful!! read more

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Absolutely everything about my haircut is wrong. I asked for 3 specific things and they were all very basic. None of them were followed and I have a cut that falls into my eyes, is chunky in weird places and by the time I got home, I was frizzed out all over. Never again. read more

My giant, frizzy curls were tamed into submission today by the talented Andrea! I love my new look, thanks Sweet Olive!

This place and the employees are absolutely amazing. The service is impeccable, the space is comfortable and warm, the stylists are fantastic. I don't have a single negative thing to say. Hands down the best salon in the city. As woman with short hair I especially appreciate that they charge based on the cut/style/lenght not gender. ***Their Covid procedures are top notch as well. read more

Andrea (and ALL of the stylists at Sweet Olive Salon) are impeccable with their work and their word. They communicate very clearly during consultations, take their time during the service because perfection cannot be rushed, and provide excellent customer service in general. They stay educated and up-to-date with trends, are as green and eco-friendly as can be, and welcome EVERYONE into their salon with open arms. 20/10 would recommend!!! read more

This salon is really nice. I've been in to see Jo twice now, and she does a great job on my hair. She is very understanding and takes the time to discuss my options before getting into it. The first time I came in I had blonde hair with a pretty crooked cut. She fixed the haircut and really improved the condition of my hair. I'll be back again for my next appointment in 8 weeks. read more

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DO NOT book Sweet Olive for your wedding services. I scheduled my hair and makeup with them months in advance and did a trial ($200). During the trial, I was told not to worry about time and that they would make it work and come to me. A week before the wedding the salon called, insisted that my requested times wouldn't work, blamed me for "my weird wedding schedule" - (getting hair done from 12-2 for a night wedding does not seem weird to me) - and were incredible rude and unapologetic. Who says that to the bride when its YOUR MISTAKE? I will now need to scramble and find a new salon a week before the wedding... the $200 I spent on a trial was totally wasted. How unprofessional and unkind. read more

Jo is awesome and I came in last minute! She not only fixed the disaster incurred by another business to my hair but it looks awesome! The place is clean and newly renovated!!!!! Go here!!! read more

Cool location. I like local places like this where the owner actually works there on the premises. Very friendly staff and you can get complimentary coffee, tea, still, sparkling, wine, whisky, or beer. Extras like this are a nice touch. Great haircut too. read more

I love being pampered at Sweet Olive! I aways leave relaxed and looking way better than when I went in!

Mackenzie gave me the best haircut I've had in years!! I usually have an idea, or picture, of what I'm hoping for and she nailed it!! I can finally work with my mostly wavy hair!! I love it!! read more

Found the salon in the mind body app and was able to book online for a facial appointment thirty minutes later. Alyssa gave me a very relaxing facial that included hand and arm massage. Price was reasonable, high quality products, and clean facility. read more

I ended up getting a shape up on my pixie right before I left to come to NOLA, and let's just say it was a complete nightmare. Andrea, who has been doing a fabulous job on my best friend's cuts and color for years, was able to squeeze me in for some disaster mitigation. And, let me say, she went above and beyond!! My hair is exactly the cut I've visited 6 other people to get in the past 4 months. Now, I'll just have to come to NOLA every 4 weeks or so. Or, moving back would be a good plan too. read more

Great place. Cute shop, good neighbourhood. Received a Brazilian wax from Elizabeth she was quick, kind and precise. I'm a Black American woman who has pretty corse hair, she followed the growth and it was pretty painless. Go see Elizabeth! read more

I was referred by two separate people to Sweet Olive and the results say exactly why. Andrea transformed my damaged orangy-red blonde into a fresh clean soft champagne blonde that really suits my complexion. I was in the chair for three and a half hours yet was only charged $170 and Andrea threw in a quick mini-trim to re shape my bob once she knew I couldn't pay for a cut this time. I'm sure the friends that we have in common helped that - but Andrea didn't know me personally at all. Super grateful to be back to a blonde I love. The mixture of balayage and super teeny tiny foils was so artfully done and the root shadow is very flattering. Thanks Andrea - you are a true master of your craft and I look forward to seeing you next time. PS. you were right about the ash toner - one wash and I am now the perfect level - you already knew! xx read more

I've been to this salon a few times, and my experience has always been pleasant. I do want to point out that it's a bit pricy and there is a very intense cancellation policy. Please review the cancellation policy thoroughly before booking and don't make the same mistake I did. I had an urgent situation that prevented me from making my appointment (which was rescheduled a month prior due to the salon canceling). I called the afternoon prior to my appointment to notify them, but they did not answer and I left a voicemail explaining. I was charged $51 for giving a "late cancellation". Basically, the cost of a haircut for long, curly hair is about $85, and I was to pay 65% because I cancelled less than 48 hrs prior to the appointment. I'm not a wealthy person, so this wasn't the best situation. I'm anxious about booking again and possibly getting sick or having another emergency less that 48hrs before the appointment. I understand that this situation was totally my fault. I just want to make sure that those scheduling don't gloss over the cancellation policy like I did. Learn from my mistake! read more

I started going to Sweet Olive Salon when my stylist Mackenzie started working there Spring 2017. Sweet Olive is an oasis of luxury. With it being a smaller business I feel like I am getting a very personalized, hospitable experience. Great music selection and atmosphere. I look forward to getting my hair cut and styled every 2 months and excited to be a Sweet Olive regular. read more

Sweet Olive Salon was amazing! I have short curly thin hair and always have a hard time finding a good stylist when I move to a new place. McKensie gave me an unbelievable cut, especially for a first haircut with someone new!!! She really listened to what I wanted and executed it exceptionally, even though my hair had grown out so much it looked nothing like what I was asking her for. Everyone at the salon was really sweet and it's in a cute comfortable space. Highly recommend! read more

This salon is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing spaces I've ever been to. The decor is stylish and cute. Every member of the staff is so kind and welcoming. I go to Chelsea Martin for my hair color and cuts and she has done such an amazing job! She gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever had and she nails the color perfectly which is a beautiful blonde with tons of dimension. She also gives the best scalp massage with her shampoos! read more

My cousin came into New Orleans for a visit from CT for her milestone Birthday looking to make some changes to her look and.... We were NOT greeted with a warm and friendly welcome. The owner and a "Jr." stylist were at the front desk and they didn't greet us at all. They looked at us like we were interrupting them and they were annoyed with our presence. The "Jr." stylist didn't offer any enthusiasm or even a creative eye to my cousin when she was trying to explain her vision for her new imagined style. The "Jr." stylist could NOT explain her price list because it was different from the "Sr." Stylist. I almost feel like these were tactics they used as a deterrent and to make move along to somewhere else. We felt snubbed because we didn't fit the vibe. The Sweet Olive has a very generic hipster/ gentrificator vibe in the middle of a community (New Orleans) where people are normally friendly and welcoming. I would NOT recommend this Salon to anyone EVER ! read more

Sweet Olive is such a cute little place! I love the atmosphere and of course, I love McKenzie! I have short hair with curls, which is a hard combo for some (and had shopped around for years until I met McKenzie), but she always knows the perfect cut for me! Would recommend her and the salon to anyone. read more

Andrea is a fantastic stylist, and her new space is awesome. Cool space with character, great service, and an easy location with plenty of street parking. Sign me up. read more

What a perfect addition to the neighborhood!!! This new salon has a positively, great feel. Products that I've never seen or used before, my hair is silky as ever and smells heavenly. Love the cut and color. If you want top of the line quality/service, check it out. read more