I've been getting my hair cut at Stranded Beauty Bar for over a decade, and I can honestly say…read moreJason and the entire staff are incredible. Walking into this place feels more like visiting family than going to a salon. The ambience, the warmth, the conversations, the energy -- it's always welcoming and genuine. Jason's level of precision and consistency is unmatched. Every single time I sit down in his chair, he takes his craft seriously and delivers an exceptional cut. That kind of attention to detail and care is rare these days, and it's why I've stayed loyal for so many years. 10 stars if I could. Highly recommended to anyone looking for not just a great haircut, but an experience that actually makes you feel valued and at home.

I dont typically write reviews on yelp, but since moving back to my hometown it has been an…read moreabsolute struggle to find a place as well-priced and with the level of skill Jason has. This is one of the first balayages Jason did for me and every time, without fail, I always left with the best color and haircut! From copper, to blonde, to brunette, he always took his time! There are many places with skilled individuals and people who will listen to what you want, but his execution is what I miss the most! Definitely visit stranded beauty bar!

I've been seeing Gina for 20+ years and she is the sweetest and most talented lady! The salon is…read morealways full of friendly and welcoming people and in a great location to boot. Highly recommended!

absolute worst!…read more went in for a simple trim and ended up with a hack job. Would have been better off with a barber or my husband cutting my hair with garden shears in the backyard

Unfortunately I have to leave a bad review. I went to Leah at pleasurehead salon. I have never in…read moremy life had a haircut as bad as this. This is a SUMMER WRECKER! I asked for a dusting, I am in my sixties with very thin hair... she proceeded to cut layers everywhere when I had asked for a blunt cut with a tiny layering right above the the bottom!!! She was pretty surprised herself! I sent a message telling her how unhappy I was , not a word back! Horrible service and I'm very upset!

I've been to Pleasure Head (PH) four times now and had amazing experiences with Jennifer (who I…read morebelieve no longer works there, but you can see a photo from my last review!) and Shawna. They were incredibly personable and made sure to check in with me throughout every step of the haircut process. They both delivered amazing results. Jennifer gave me a super edgy look and Shawna later gave me the blunt cut of my dreams, hence why I had kept returning. Now, there's A. I first went to her when my edgy look had grown out and wanted to get it refreshed. Everything was going pretty well, until the point where she accidentally used the wrong scissors and chopped off a section of my bangs. It was hard to recover from that but accidents happen and she expressed deep remorse and tried her best to fix it. It wasn't the best, haha, but it eventually grew out after several months, and I didn't want this experience to deter me from returning to my fave salon. :) Then, I went to A for a chocolatey brown balayage. We had a consultation beforehand. My hair is virgin and very dark so what I was looking for was a very subtle change to add dimensionality to my hair since I had just gotten a blunt cut by Shawna. But... what I got was not what I asked for. I have gotten balayages before and one key component is teasing the hair before applying bleach. Yes, it was being teased, but by the tiniest amount. This led to pretty much my hair being bleached solidly rather with the quintessential natural blending of the highlights which define a balayage. On top of that, the bleach application was all over the place. In some sections, it was applied so close to my roots. In others it was 3 inches away. And A decided to give me money pieces because she thought they would look cute. When I noticed the heavy bleaching, and pointed it out, she mentioned that it would become darker with the toner. I was anxious, but I wanted to trust the process. When the hair was finally done, I was devastated. It was patchy, brassy, and bleached in such a way that doesn't even come close to the definition of a balayage. I told A that I would need some time to get used to it. After several days of staring at my hair in the mirror, I reached out to A. She agreed that it wasn't at all like the inspo pics and she was willing to redo it for me. At that point, though, I was too anxious to go through another round with PH, especially after my previous experience. So, I made the decision to reach out to a hairstylist in Santa Cruz that is known for his balayages and I sent the pictures of my hair and he immediately took me in (thankfully!!) bc the hair had truly destroyed my self-esteem. After the botched hair, I literally canceled all my plans for the next week because I didn't want anyone to see me like that. He called it a hair emergency, haha. Well, that appointment went wonderfully, and he was able to color-correct the hair and achieve the results I wanted from the start. One major pro about A is that she does a great job at maintaining the health of the hair during her work. It was actually really cool and impressive to see that when she was taking off the foils after the bleaching process, little to no hair came off with it. Even though she brought my natural hair color from one of the darkest shades to such a light color. That is definitely one of her incredible strengths!! I let A know I went with another stylist and canceled my redo appointment. I also asked for a refund, considering the results were so far from what we discussed. She was completely respectful and remorseful and mentioned that she wished she had an opportunity to fix it herself. She reached out to her manager to ask about the refund, and the request was denied bc I went to another stylist and didn't let her redo it. I am not sure if that's a common policy, but I felt saddened that accountability by the salon wasn't taken in that regard. You wouldn't hire the same plumber again if their work caused your pipes to burst in the first place. Twice. Honestly, I am deeply saddened by this and it pains me to even write this review because all of my other experiences at PH have been SO positive before this. I don't think I will be visiting again, unfortunately. That being said, A is an amazing person (her hair is also SO cute!!! which already is a testament to her skills; also, she does a great job at matching the vibe, and I /STRONGLY/ believe that these were rare occurrences, especially considering all of her previous positive reviews. You can check out her work on her instagram page. Lots of people have had amazing results from her, especially with haircuts. So please don't let that deter you from hiring her. But maybe not for balayages, LOL.

I needed a last minute appt on a Sunday and was so happy to see that the salon was open and able to…read moretake me on a Sunday. Jenna gave me the best cut and color I've ever had in my life! I have a lot of gray so my hair can be hard to work with - Jenna took the time to not only consult with me but did an exceptional job with the cut and color. I will definitely be returning! The rest of the staff made for a very welcoming environment - Amanda another co - worker even stepped in to assist! That's what I call teamwork! Highly recommend this salon - and Jenna and Amanda!

First time customer with Jenna. She is amazing and the service and attention to detail is just…read moreincredible. The place is comfortable and pleasant. I made my appointment at noon and I was helped as I entered. I felt welcomed and made feel comfortable by Jenna. She did my haircut with care and attention to detail. She is also very pleasant and has a great demeanor and smile. I felt pampered and my haircut looks like never before. This was by far my best haircut ever and I will for sure be coming back to Faust for my next haircut. If you want a food haircut, and with excellent service, I would highly recommend Faust, and Jenna for your next haircut or hairstyle needs. Thank you Jenna!!

I live the place and the owner is sooo welcoming, kind and accommodating!…read moreI see Vanessa and been for sometime. Besides a great stylist her personality is awesome!!! She asks questions about what u the client wants and gives constructive advice!! I really recommend her as im sure all the stylists there are good also!!

Huge Disappointment I tried to get an appointment with Shell…read morebut she was in Europe. I've known her for years and does beautiful color. She recommended Vanessa and gave me her number and passed on my two blonde colors. I couldn't get in until Friday before my important weekend with Filoli Gardens. I was to demo watercolors for two days. Vanessa did my hair and she did a beautiful job EXCEPT she used the WRONG COLOR and I ended up with Ash/mousey brown hair! It made me look DEAD! I called her and she wanted me to come right down but I had NO extra time! I quickly put on a Frosting cap and lightened it in sections. Some parts are brassy so I washed it with purple shampoo to soften it. I used to frost for years. I paid Vanessa $174 including tip. Because "I" touched it she would not help me! If she put in the wrong combination she should stand up to it!

Alcinda came to the rescue after my last hair stylist devastatingly cut my hair to resemble an old…read moremop. Right out of the gate Alcinda knew exactly how to handle the situation and also gave me many opportunities to interject my own input and preferences. Alcinda is a sweetheart and a true professional. I will be routinely returning as a lifelong customer! Update: Alcinda is a maverick at styling hair! I am already counting the days for my next appointment in three months.

I am so happy to have met Alcinda, she is amazing! Upon sitting in her chair she took the time to…read moreask me things about my hair, products I currently use and my usual getting ready routine. I loved that about this experience with her. Taking the time to talk on the front end gave me time to really think about what I wanted and also helped me decide. She was very patient and I really felt like I could slow down from my busy day, and relax and be pampered for a while. So happy with my cut and color. I will definitely be back and I look forward to sending her more clients so they may also have the opportunity to experience what I did.

I have been going to Christine for years! I am never disappointed. Sometimes it is just for a…read morewell needed trim and other times I need a "mid-life crisis" haircut, she is the ONLY person I trust to give me the perfect haircut. She is truly an artist, she looks at your face, the texture of your hair, and the style you want and creates pure beauty. Once you meet with her I know you will not go anywhere else. I still drive an hour and a half to see her!

This woman knows hair! I don't let anyone else cut or color my hair, she is amazing. She even makes…read moreme feel better when I go in and she is funny. She knows exactly what you want done with your hair in under 20 words or less, and she nails it every time. I would follow her to different cities just to make sure she's the one doing my hair. She is excellent!!!

Maria is AMAZING! I shopped around at a bunch of salons, checking places out and reading reviews. I…read morehaven't been to a salon in a LONG time and I had LONG hair. I was nervous. I decided on Maria because she has 25 years experience, and her salon is small and not full of fru-frus. I showed her what I wanted and as soon as she started cutting I was feeling at ease. Best decision ever. She was sweet and gentle and amazingly skilled, definitely knows her stuff. She was asking me as we went to make sure I was happy. And the end result is perfection. I am over the moon. She is a rockstar! Thank you Maria!

The tamales from Maria's by the sea are incredible. Maria knows how to make some authentic tamales…read moreand her personality is awesome!