The guy who takes care of my hair moved here from the place he was when I started going to him a…read morefew years ago. So, of course, I followed him! I love this place! It's big, and airy, and light. It's clean and it's busy, but it's not a hectic and uncomfortable atmosphere. I guess you could say it's kind of lively! And everyone doesn't wear all black! I enjoy seeing the staff members show their individuality through their clothing choices. I go to Devin and really like him. I like him enough to have to drive a bit longer to go to him now! I don't have great hair (super thin and fine), but he listens, and helps me figure out what will work best on me. I'm glad Devin moved to Smith Simms Hair because I really like this salon more than the one he was at before. Check it out! Booking available online.

I began coming to Smith and Simms when it was recommended to me as a good salon to find stylists…read morefor my daughter's wedding party. I was fortunate to be introduced to Courtney Johnson. Courtney guided me through the entire process and was so talented and reassuring that I am now a loyal client. I have enjoyed going to Courtney now for almost 4 years! My sister has become her client too! I highly recommend Courtney. She is talented and a good listener, resulting in a style and color that is just what works for me!

This was my first visit to Lisa who listened to my concerns and offered a lot of good information…read moreand then a great haircut. The salon itself is comfortable and welcoming. Will be happy to return!

Paid over $400 plus tip for services I didn't ask for and didn't get what I paid for…read more Kevin the owner was my stylist and an apprentice did my color. Long story short, I asked for a toner to fix the warmth on my blond job plus a trim, received PARTIAL HIGHLIGHTS in a chunky Avril Lavigne red and was charged approx $400 before tip. Kevin was visibly uncomfortable but didn't offer to fix anything. Didn't even realize how bad he was until I went to get it fixed at a better salon and was charged $190 for the toner I wanted and a more drastic cut that took twice as long (Kevin's color faded after a week and I decided to cut my loses). Don't waist your time or money.

I really wanted to love my experience here because the salon itself is absolutely beautiful, and…read moreevery staff member I interacted with was warm, friendly, and welcoming. Unfortunately, the actual service I received was not what I paid for. I booked and paid $90 specifically for a curly haircut, which is a reasonable price in this area for a true curly specialist service. However, what I received felt more like a standard haircut rather than a curly cut. Before the appointment started, I thoroughly explained what I was hoping to achieve: more curl definition lasting beyond wash day, guidance on styling techniques, and a haircut tailored specifically for curly hair. Despite this, my hair was cut wet rather than dry, and there was no curl-by-curl shaping or specialized curly cutting technique used at all. As the appointment continued, several things made me question the stylist's experience level with curly hair. My stylist, Anna, seemed unprepared for the appointment. While styling, my hair was already drying and becoming frizzy in the front before products were even fully applied, and I had to point out that it needed to be re-wet. She also did not have her own diffuser and had to borrow one from coworkers. I had specifically mentioned that curl creams tend to weigh my hair down, but one was still used during styling. The diffusing process itself was also very uncomfortable, as I was instructed to hang the lower half of my body off the chair so my neck rested against the back of it. By the time my hair was almost fully dry, it honestly looked very similar to how it did when I walked in -- like I had showered, slept on wet hair, and done nothing else to style it. That was extremely disappointing after paying for a professional curly hair service. Anna could tell I was unhappy, and to her credit, she was kind and tried to fix things by washing the product out and attempting a blowout instead. Unfortunately, I still left with poorly styled hair. The face-framing pieces were going in different directions, and the overall result did not look professionally styled. I do want to emphasize that Anna herself was very sweet and pleasant throughout the appointment. However, when charging $90 for a curly haircut, a certain level of expertise and preparation is expected, and I do not feel that level of skill or knowledge was there. When booking, I specifically told the salon owner I was looking for an experienced curly hair specialist. I was told Anna was newer to the salon but had experience with curly hair and many happy clients. I truly hope this experience was just a one-off, but based on the multiple issues throughout the appointment, it did not feel like someone with advanced curly hair knowledge or technique. The owner did initially reach out afterward to try to rectify the situation, which I appreciated. However, after I responded, I unfortunately never heard back again. I had been very excited to come here because I've heard so many wonderful things about the salon, which makes this experience even more disappointing. I truly hope they take this feedback seriously because the salon itself has a great atmosphere and very kind staff.

Great location. Hallie did a wonderful job on my haircut listening to exactly what I wanted.read more

she was great at what she does with the hair thank u very much…read more I feel younger now and it's such a welcome place for extensions and hairstyles

Allison is a fantastic stylist! Great cuts and a fun environment every time. She had a wealth of…read moreknowledge and can create whatever look you're going for - from edgy to classic. Highly recommended!

Sara was welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly! She listened to what I was looking for and what I…read moredidn't like about previous services done at other salons. She had great recommendations and I couldn't be happier with the end result. My hair looks shiny, healthy and refreshed! I love the color and cut and felt so confident leaving the salon. I will definitely be back and can't recommend her enough!

I genuinely do not like leaving bad reviews, especially because I've been coming here for almost…read moretwo years, but today was quite literally my final straw. I've gone here consistently since moving to St. Louis for haircuts, root touch-ups, color, all of it. I also truly do not care who I'm assigned to. I'm not one of those clients who needs one specific stylist every single time. I just expect basic communication, decent service, and for my appointment to actually make sense when I arrive. Coordination! Unfortunately, the vibe here has always felt off The front desk is rarely welcoming. Half the time, no one greets you, acknowledges you, or makes you feel like they are happy you're there. The energy can feel very cliquey, dismissive, and honestly kind of performative. It gives "we're all a family here," but somehow the client is not included in the family. I've overlooked a lot because I liked the actual hair services. I've waited 30 minutes past my appointment time before. I've had appointments moved around. One time, I was sent to the Webster Groves location, got there, and was then told I actually needed to go to Des Peres because they could not take me. Like...okay gas?? But today was what officially did it for me. I booked a root touch-up before a photo shoot tomorrow and a trip next week. I sent pictures and a description of what I wanted directly to the stylist beforehand. I've also had this exact type of service done through this salon multiple times, usually for around $250, so this was not some random mystery appointment. I arrived and waited around 30 minutes to be assisted, only to then be told it would cost over $400. And to be very clear, I am not asking anyone to lower their prices, undervalue their work, or change their hourly rate for me. Charge whatever you charge. That is fully your business. My issue is: why was none of this communicated nor coordinated before I showed up? You had my appointment details. You had the pictures. You had my description. You had my client history from the past two years. If the service was now going to cost almost twice what I normally paid, or if I had supposedly booked the wrong category, somebody should have figured that out before I arrived, waited 30 minutes, and left with absolutely nothing done. Even the stylist seemed surprised by how I had apparently been charged or categorized during previous appointments, which honestly just made the whole situation feel even more disorganized. That is an internal coordination issue, not something that should suddenly become the client's emergency while they are sitting in the chair So now I have a photo shoot tomorrow, a trip next week, and no hair did or done because this salon could not communicate beforehand. After nearly two years of being a loyal client, I'm done overlooking the rude front desk energy, the scheduling confusion, the long waits, and the constant lack of coordination. The actual talent may be there, but the overall experience is not. I will not be coming back. Respectfully, the vibes are not worth $400+.

I paid $780 for extensions + $700 installation and left with the wrong curl pattern entirely. My…read morehair is 4A, the extensions were 3B (a noticeable mismatch) that the stylist and salon owner insisted "blended well." Rather than fix it in the salon, she told me to wet and scrunch them at home. They did not improve. When I had dinner with my grandpa the next day and he saw how awful my extensions looked said my hair looked like a "mop." Everyone who saw my hair was appalled at how awful they looked. After sending photos, neither the stylist nor the owner could acknowledge the obvious problem. The owner admitted the curl pattern wasn't an exact match but offered only a perm + reinstall, no refund. I was never shown the extensions before they were ordered, and Michelle the stylist told me that she had the "perfect extensions" to match my curl pattern. On top of the wrong curl pattern, the extensions were installed too heavily for my fine hair, leaving my scalp red, irritated, and scratched by sharp adhesive edges of the k tips . Given the damage, I declined further work and still received no refund for either the hair or the installation. No one at Kink Hair salon took accountability. If you have 4A curls or tighter, please save yourself some money and go to a curly extension specialist. I ended up buying 4A clip in curly extensions myself and they look like a perfect match, proving there's no excuse for licensed cosmetologists to not be able to find the proper curl patterned hair for my extensions.

I went back to Kink to see Grace. I told her what I was having trouble with blending and that I…read moreneeded a few more extensions put in. She took a look at my hair and checked out how I had been taking care of it and gave me some tips on how to untangle the existing strands. She was so laid back during my visit with her and I am loving my hair. She is by far the most open and understanding stylist I have had in many years. I dig her vibe and the relaxed atmosphere. Grace is the best!

What an incredible experience! I'm a very low-maintenance girlie who gets my hair done maybe once a…read moreyear. I wanted a refreshed new look, and Dominic Michael gave me exactly that and more. Booking my appointment online was super easy. They had lots of time slots to choose from. I showed up to my appointment, checked in at the counter, and not long after, Gena gave me a warm greeting. The inside of the salon is super clean and welcoming. I appreciated how the floors were constantly getting swept throughout the time I was there. I'm indecisive about most things, including my hair, but Gena was very patient with me and helped me narrow down what I want. We decided to do highlights and a haircut. I have very long hair, and I have a lot of it. Gena blew me away by her thoroughness and precision. It's clear she's an expert at what she does! She applied a gloss to my hair, then Keaton took over and finished washing my hair. She was so friendly and sweet! Then, I headed over to Olivia for my haircut and blow dry. Once again, very friendly and sweet! When I was almost finished with my haircut, I thought it was so kind how Gena came back over to see me and make sure I liked my hair. She made me feel so special! I'd been looking for a new salon for awhile now, and I'm so excited that I found this place! Can't wait for my next visit!

I had recently just switched over from Christina White salon to Dominic Michael. I had previously…read morepaid 2.8k for my Bellami hair extensions (2 rows) and got a move up with Nicole and took one of my rows out. I quickly started to see a ton of hair loss in chunks and was quick to reach out to her. She told me it was because she took out my second row and that it should get better- It didn't. I saw a new hair stylist today and she took out all my extensions and come to find out- Nicole had cut the end of two of my extensions (i have 6 in a row) making them not reusable bc of how bad the hair was falling off. Knowing how much I paid for the extensions I couldn't understand why she would do this. It ruined my extensions that I paid SO much for and were in great condition before I saw her. Needless to say I will not be back.

Such a Fun event! ÉLAN SALON SIP & STLYE…read more Hands on class! These ladies had no IDEA they had curls. They were taught techniques to have gorgeous ribboned curls.

Elaina has done my hair for over 10 years and she makes me feel like a celebrity every time. I'm…read morealmost 60 years old, and every time I leave, I feel 40! We laugh so much and the experience is as much therapy time as it is hair time. She indulges my fun side and has turned my hair many shades (red has been fun!) and at the same time, she educates me about keeping my hair healthy too. Elan is a beautiful salon in a chic location and I love popping into the cafes and shops next to it. Give Elan and Elaina a call. You will be so happy with your experience!

Becke is amazing! I usually have no idea what I want to do when I arrive for my appointment and she…read moredoes such a great job of figuring out what I'm going to love. I always leave feeling beautiful and more confident!

Becke is an expert when it comes to custom color formulations. She is passionate about her ongoing…read moreeducation and truly cares about her clients.

thank you to the quiet girl (Nailah) who cut my hair in under 15 minutes and gave me one of my best…read morehaircuts.

Stacy is awesome. My beard lady. Absolutely won't go anywhere else. If you want the king treatment…read moredo trust your beard to just anyone. You get served a beverage and the vibe is amazing.