Sola Salons Suite #15 464 South Teller Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80226, United States…read more Email: info@shearproductions.com Phone: (303) 900-0181 I am new to the Lakewood area but have been in CO my entire life. My hair is older and has been through a lot of treatments. When I found Janet she really took her time assessed my situation asked me several questions and described her type of coloring and her technique. I honestly would have turned the whole thing over to her but we went slow. I am so happy with the color. It is beautiful and we are still doing a gradual move towards my goal. She listens and is a expert at understanding and allowing a client to guide her with their ideas while giving good advise and insight. I am grateful during COVID that Janet takes strong precautions and I felt very safe while under her care. She met me at the door we washed my hands my station was sanitized and she was very conscientious of the fact I am a health care provider. I look forward to my next service. Excellent in her craft!

I live out of state and found this salon to do my wedding party and myself for my Colorado wedding…read moreafter receiving glowing reviews from a friend about Alisha. I'm so incredibly happy I did! Everyone LOVED their hair and mine was everything I wanted and more! Alisha is amazing, the other girls were amazing, and the service they provided was so nice! They traveled to the venue in Vail! Brought champagne, fruit, and laughed / sang songs all morning with me and my girls. It was truly a great start to my best day! If you're looking for a place go no further. You won't be disappointed and the prices are totally doable! I just wish I lived in town so I could go to Alisha and the girls all the time!

TLDR: My super healthy, long hair has been damaged beyond repair by this salon and it will take…read moreyears to grow out. I've spent a couple of months thinking through how to write this review, because I didn't want to give criticism until I was absolutely sure about what went wrong. But even after all this time I am suffering from the results of my balayage here. First of all, I have been getting my long, dark brunette hair balayaged for 6 years. I am not a newbie to this. I've had everything from light blond balayage to purple, and my hair has remained healthy through the expertise of stylists and olaplex. I had recently moved from NYC and read amazing reviews about this salon, so I booked an appointment. I carefully explained exactly what I wanted to my stylist: a subtle, dark mahogany balayage only lifted 2 levels to minimize damage. I should have known something was going catastrophically wrong when the stylist insisted on putting my bleached/processing hair under a heat lamp for 40 minutes. She definitely brought my dark brown hair up way beyond two levels, and it's most reflected in how extremely damaged my hair is now. It is brittle, breaking, and constantly looks like a giant frizzy knot now. I've tried everything to restore some health - olaplex treatments, protein and hydrating treatments - but it's at the point where my hair is damaged beyond help. The only option is years of regrowing it out, or cutting it all off. I probably would not feel as bad about the damage if the highlights and color came out good - but it did not. My stylist's first attempt at the toner turned my hair a horrifying, streaky vampire/clown/fire engine red (see photo for reference). Red flag #2 was when she told me this looked great and sent me home. Well, when I got home I realized it was unacceptable and asked her to retone it, which she agreed to do, though she seemed a bit defensive when I came back a couple days later. With help from her manager, she retoned it and it turned out better, but still streaky. I accepted that this was as good as it would get. But I feel like I made a $250+ mistake coming here. My stylist clearly wasn't experienced enough working with dark brunette hair.

These are just some photos of the times Kassandra has done my hair. She is the KINDEST, most…read morePROFESSIONAL, and TALENTED hair stylist I have EVER been to. I would literally sell my soul if I could make Kassandra my personal hair stylist for the rest of my life but, alas, a talent like hers needs to be shared. If you want beautiful hair, look no further than this salon. :)

My hair has never looked better than when Jozef was my regular stylist. I moved and I haven't like…read moremy hair since. He has the magic touch. He told me to trust him and I did. It was worth it!

I spoke on the phone with the owner to arrange my haircut. He was very kind, we bonded over fond…read morememories of the East Coast. With the new cut, I feel my age. He was able to gently hide all cowlicks and didn't seem to mind. Will definitely be returning. I have found my hair stylist!

I have a tremendous amount of experience with making good and bad decisions with my hair. Jo…read moreMichele has helped me out of one of my worst decisions ever! She is so calm, explains everything, and made a plan that I could have never seen, myself. She's great!

I worked with Cindy H for the first time yesterday. She gave me highlights and a cut. Cindy was…read moreeasy to work with and I enjoyed my time with her. She did an amazing job on my highlights, adding several colors with the effects just beautiful. I found the salon's decor 'mountain elegant' and comfortable. My whole experience at Bear Essence was warm and relaxing with lovely results.

Erica did an outstanding job color correcting my hair. I have salt and pepper/cool tone on top, and…read morebrassy/blonde midshaft through the ends. She delivered in blending the two extremes and toning to perfection, especially when considering the extremes I arrived with. She set me up to continue allowing my white/grey to grow in naturally as well, as requested. I will certainly be seeing her again for toning and color touch-up as my hair grows in, as well cuts. Highly recommend - she is both passionate and knowledgeable about color especially for those embracing their natural tones into maturity!

Jess saved my hair....it was damaged and lost the essence of the original red I had for decades…read more She worked patiently with me to re create the original fabulous red, conditioned it so it had a luster again and trimmed it just the way I asked. Jess is truly gifted as a hair stylist and I give her the highest rating. I'll see her again in 6 weeks.... wouldn't think of going anywhere else!

I'll update the review after COVID has passed, but I can't imagine a different rating. I hadn't…read moregotten my hair cut in a long time and it had reached cousin It status. I was assured that Sara follows strict precautions and she does. I made an appointment and was given detailed instructions: park outside, text her to notify I had arrived, and she would meet me to escort me insides wear a mask that secures behind the ears. She sanitizes all her tools and surfaces. She offers a mask if you need it. She also gives amazing head massages if you get your hair washed. She offers varying pressure (I prefer firm) and it's heavenly. I've loved the two cuts I've gotten during COVID and can't wait to see what Sara can do when we don't have to wear masks!

Sara did such a wonderful job on my hair. The transformation was incredible and months after a new…read morecolor, I continue to get so many compliments from friends and even strangers on my hair. I am so happy with the color, and the salon itself is very clean and Sara is super personable, so really the entire experience is really enjoyable.

Amending to add that both Kinna and Abby were great too!…read more Definitely worth the extra money compared to Sport Clips. Nikki does a great job on a men's haircut.

Abby gave me the best haircut I have had in many years. She listened and knew exactly what I…read moreneeded. Going back for additional services.

Very cute salon! Everyone who works there super pleasant and they did great work to get me very…read moreblonde!

This studio and the experience was for sure a 5 star experience. If I could rate it more than 5…read morestars I would. If anyone is searching for a great Hairstylist I definitely recommend Alyssa at Pixie Hair Studio in Evergreen. I saw her for the first time a few weeks ago and the whole experience was amazing from the consultation to the finished product. Alyssa really listens to what you are wanting done and how you want your hair to look in the end. She asks questions and makes sure you leave with what you want and what was discussed in the consultation. After the consultation she got to work highlighting my long thick hair and she did an amazing job. From beginning to end I could not have asked for a better experience. I left feeling very happy. The salon is also very cute and inviting and the owner PJ is nice and talented Hairstylist too. So check it out if you are looking for a great experience.