I can't say enough good things about Melony at Velvet Monkey Salon. I've had dreadlocks for over 10 years, and they're long, thick, and take real patience to work with and Melony handles them with so much care, skill, and attention every single time. She never rushes, always listens, and genuinely cares about keeping my hair healthy and looking its best. What really stands out though is the energy of the whole salon. Both the 63rd Street and Plaza locations are full of kind, welcoming, sincere people, from the owner to the receptionists to every stylist I've met. You can feel the difference the moment you walk in. After years of coming here, I can honestly say this place is special. Good people, good energy, and a great environment. Highly recommend Melony and the entire Velvet Monkey team! read more

Beth Murphy at the Velvet Monkey Too has absolutely changed my life. If you have thinning or problem hair; she can give you an opportunity to look years younger & have a whole new self image. Lois S read more

Just moved to the area and thought I'd try a different salon because I usually go to one downtown but they didn't have any appointments that day and I really needed a deep conditioning treatment. Made an appointment that day with a stylist. I can't remember her name but very unfriendly. She asked me what I wanted and said I wanted a few inches cut off and long layers with shorter layers in the front. She ended up giving me terrible bangs and no layers. I also left the salon with my back soaking wet for $70...not worth it. Don't go here. I want my time, hair and money back! read more

Velvet Monkey Salon Too - Hair Salons Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Great place!!! Always a great haircut and awesome staff. Both locations are equally good!! read more

Scheduled with Beth for a layered haircut, we had great conversation and she did an amazing job! Such a fun environment and everyone was so kind! Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend read more

So we left the state for a couple of years and are now back temporarily. My husband Daniel needed a haircut. He had been purposefully growing his hair out for months and it just needed a clean up because his hair was becoming a bit difficult to style and growing over his ears. He loved his hair so much the way it was. We knew Catie was excellent from the several previous haircuts he'd received when we lived here before. We liked her so much that we went above and beyond to find her though her last name had changed and she had moved locations. But Catie did not meet our hopes in any way. Despite showing her pictures and my husband pretty much already having the haircut we desired, she took an hour to give him a Mohawk. When combed to the side the haircut is reminiscent of Hitler's. He works in a professional environment. Neither a Hitler cut or a Mohawk is appropriate but he has no choice now. Daniel played it off pretty well at the salon but he hates it even more than I do. Catie went from severely disappointing me to pissing me off when I said it looked bad, she said it didn't! I understand having pride in your work. I understand that it was a professionally cut Mohawk. But we didn't ask for that! She destroyed several months of hair growth in an hour and when told it looked bad couldn't even hold her peace. So annoying. If she went in for some layers and left with completely shaved sides, she would not be saying it looked good! She at least did not charge for the haircut and she did apologize. If she would have charged for the disgusting job she did I would have lost it. I am so furious. If you like painful unpredictability then book with Catie. She isn't new to the business. She proved to us previously that she is VERY good at what she does. So either her skills are deteriorating swiftly or she did this on purpose. No matter what, I cannot ever again recommend Catie Ojeda (formerly Lewis) anymore. read more

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I have this theory. Alright so it's not MY theory because it's so simple and stupid that I'm sure more than one person has thought about this but I'm putting it up on Yelp so dammit, I'm pretending it's my theory! Actually, I suppose "hypothesis" is more fitting... My hypothesis is as follows: If a female provides you a particular service for money (not that kind of service), you're more likely to disregard or explain away any mistake that she makes if she is very attractive than if she is unattractive or average looking. This of course does not include utterly blatant mistakes that just cannot be ignored. I've noticed this happen in restaurants, bars, clubs, grocery stores, apartment leasing offices, universities, etc. I can only speak of girls on this hypothesis because good-looking guys have never been able to fool me in the same sense. Case in point, the VMS has a location (on Western? Penn? Somewhere in OKC...) that offers 1/2 Price Wednesday specials. So I thought I'd try it out since I have to be in a wedding in a week and I'm the cheap guy who waits until there's a special to get a haircut. The girl was named Jessica and she was very friendly, and... attractive. Actually most of the stylists in there were very attractive and had that whole edgy hotness to them. So do I like my haircut? I think so. I mean she did a good job but I'm assuming it didn't turn out exactly as I had it in my mind because: (1) I suck at explaining to the good-looking stylist what I wanted, (2) my hair is really difficult to work with, or (3) she had already made up her mind on what she wanted to do and knew that she could get away with it by smiling prettily at me. I tipped her nicely... My girlfriend is going to yell at me because I'm such a sucker. But then she pulls the same crap on me too so I should include her in my hypothesis. Must conduct more research. read more

I am extremely pleased with my hair if you are looking to start locs or get them maintained you've come to the right place just ask for LEAN you will not be disappointed this is my 3rd time (previous stylist) starting this journey and I have to say she listened to me and gave me exactly what I asked for and I can say I honestly believe I am set to go this time Thank You Lean for getting me right read more

It's been months since my "balayage" disaster at The Velvet Monkey Too and my hair is still damaged and I've paid over $600 for corrective jobs at other salons. Chyna did my hair and after going back and looking at her Instagram (which looks like she does a decent balayage) it's clear she heavily edits her photos. The brick wall behind all her clients drastically changes in tone and color. So it seems as if she edits her photos to show the correct hair tone she couldn't achieve in real life. I was totally fooled and paid the price with my hair. Please don't go here. Getting your hair done is so expensive and time consuming, go somewhere where they will do it right and you won't be embarrassed for months after you leave the salon. read more

I asked for rounded, face framing layers and did not get that. Instead I got short layers all around the back of my head and layers were not blended. At the end I looked like I had a bowl cut on top of long hair- it just wasn't at all like the reference picture. The woman who did my hair was lovely as a person and very kind but based on the work on her Instagram page which I found after, she is great at braids and locs, which is fantastic VMtoo offers a wide range of services. But cutting straight hair just didn't seem to be her forte. Not a big deal- but just wish I had been told there is no available slots rather than book me with someone who isn't specialized in that area. Wonderful people and boho/laid back vibe but will not be returning. read more

I've booked with three hairdressers at this salon over the past few years, and they have all been superb. I love that I can book appointments online and know that I'm in great hands with any stylist at Velvet Monkey Too. The stylists begin by talking through your expectations for the haircut, then they repeat back what they understood so there is no confusion before the scissors even come out. My stylists have all been detail oriented and great at individualizing my haircut to fit my lifestyle. I will keep coming back here! read more

I chose Stephanie from their website and she was perfect! She took her time making my platinum blonde look perfect. I will definitely be back! read more

Velvet Monkey Salon Too - Hair Salons Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I can't say enough good things about Stephanie!!! Not only is she the nicest and most professional but she explains everything she does and why! I'm 43 and I've never had that happen, ever!! I've been to MANY salons in search of a dark root and balayage. My only regret is I didn't find her sooner! I have long and troublesome hair! She rocked it. We talked and laughed and you feel like you've known her forever. She took her time and didn't charge me what she should have! Her work was worth so much more!! I'll never go to anyone else!!! read more

Booked an appointment with Serena. I'm a natural brunette with mid length curly hair. She and one other stylist told me they wouldn't take my orange blonde highlights and turn them into platinum blonde because it would damage my hair and take out the curl. My mom and me went to Sally's got 60 dollars worth in supplies and she did it herself. Came out exactly how I wanted and my hairs just as curly as it was before! I do admit it was a little dry but I've been using some products and hair masks and it's almost back to how it was keep in mind it's only been a week since I dyed it so that's great progress. read more

After going to a well known barber shop in the area, where getting a good barber was the luck of the draw, and you could not set an appointment, I decided to look around for a salon. I found The Velvet Monkey Too and booked an appt with Kayla. While the price is a bit more, I am very pleased with the cut and service I get. She is always there and never late getting me in. It is worth the extra money to know who will cut my hair and I can get in and out at my choosing. The app to book is also super simple and convenient. read more

A couple months overdue and still pretty disappointed with my cut every time I look in the mirror :-( My cut was done by Mandi. I told her it was my first time there and showed her a picture of what I wanted, which was long layers and slight waves to frame my face. Pros: -ONE star for chopping off the dry/split ends. Cons: - My "layers" were blunt and obvious, and the cut was uneven as I have some long random hairs poking out. - No effort to recreate the look I wanted. Left the salon with stick straight hair. I even washed and straightened my hair before my appt. so all that was required was attention to technique/detail. - The website says her rate is $40, but I was charged $45. - Another customer booked the same time as I did for this stylist, and only because I arrived early was I able to get in. **Call and confirm that your stylist isn't double booked** Needless to say I will not be returning - this place needs to get it together. I'm just looking forward to seeing my stylist back home in CA to fix this uneven/choppy mess in a few weeks! read more

So this is a long overdue review that I meant to write since October... I LOVE THIS PLACE! Seriously, I have been to a couple hair salons around the area and this is my favorite. It was a Wednesday afternoon and I happened to be in Oklahoma City so I thought I would just swing by and take them up on their 1/2 Price Wednesday special. I'm not sure how long the promotion is going to last so you should call ahead if you want the discount. Once I got there I was immediately taken care of. My hairstylist was a cute and sweet girl named Emily Clark. She is absolutely awesome and I highly recommend her! So first she gave my hair a nice wash and then she got to cutting. The thing I like about Emily is that she asks you how you want your hair to be cut, she reiterates it to confirm that she understands what you want, she gives her honest input on what she thinks would look good with your face, and then... she actually does what you want! Crazy! I know! After the haircut she even styled it for me, however, I'm not sure if that was part of the promotion or if she just wanted to do it. Anyhow, the end result was great! As I was walking out of the salon a guy even stopped me and asked to touch my hair cause he thought it looked pretty nice. The final bill was $20 (GREAT PRICE!) and I gave her a generous tip. I would definitely pay the full price for the treatment that I received and this promotion just makes everything sweeter. She gave me her business card which actually has some info about 1/2 Price Wednesdays. According to the card, the promotion is valid on colors, cuts, and facial waxing for a limited time. For pricing information, you can go on their website www.velevetmonkeysalon.com and do the math or you can just call them. Everyone was extremely friendly at the salon. The atmosphere was upbeat and the decor was kind of like 'Barbie meets Rockstar.' Everywhere you look you can find great art pieces that you can buy. So in summary, I love and highly recommend this place (and Emily!). It's the new home for all of my hair needs and everyone I've told thinks it's great, too! read more

Okay, so the story I'm about to tell has a very happy ending thanks to Velvet Monkey Salon Too and the amazing Allessa Black. I am a big hearted person. So when a friend mentioned that her friend did hair, and that she was struggling, I said I needed a few things done to my hair. The friend of a friend (the "stylist" (and I use this term very loosely) said she could do my type of hair and that highlights would be no problem. So after a series of missed appointments due to scheduling on both ends, I finally got in on a Friday. Long before the appointment, I forwarded the stylist information on the highlight dye and color from my previous stylist in Los Angeles. The rest is my fault for not running away when I should have. The condensed version: I did not get what I asked for. My red highlights ended up looking like someone slapped red pain on eight inches of my hair. It was bright, blotchy, and oh so not what I wanted. I informed the stylist that this was not what I wanted and she blew it off. But once I sent her pictures of what she did, she reluctantly agreed to fix it, but on her time. The hair was so bad, it rendered friends and family speechless.... that is until they began heckling me. My hair looked like day time poll dancer hair, mixed with grunge groupie, and a side of homeless. I avoided mirrors and had a hat on all weekend. So, Saturday morning at 3 AM I was trolling Yelp looking for someone to fix this mess. And there was the Velvet Monkey Too. I scoped out their website and saw some pretty dramatic transformations and figured they might be able to help. I made the appointment for Monday, trying to explain how bad it was to the receptionist. On Monday, hat and sunglasses on, I entered Velvet Monkey Too and the mad skills of Allessa took me from homeless hot mess to just Haute. Luckily, I'm very aware that there was only so much that could be done. Allessa counseled me and suggested a chocolate brown to hide the Ronald McDonald hue. She worked in the color, did a glaze and talked to me about the next steps. During the process she was honest and wonderful. She is truly passionate about what she does and wants you to look your best. Hair is a canvas and she is an artist. After 3 hours, my drab and frightening do was transformed into chocolate waves of sophistication. Thank you so much Velvet Monkey Too and Allessa!!! You saved me and turned a horrific situation into a confidence booster. read more

Had my first visit to Velvet Monkey Salon Too based on Yelp reviews. I was easily able to make an appointment online. You can link it to your facebook account (which I know not everyone likes, but I don't mind for services like this) and it can store your upcoming and past appointments. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door, and the lady went back to let my girl know I was there. That seems like it should be a no-brainer, but I've been to some salons where nobody really acknowledges you, you're just supposed to know where to go. So I appreciate being greeted! I had Britt for my appointment. She was great! I'm working on growing my hair and bangs out, so really I just needed to trim off the ends. She asked questions about what I wanted, but also about how I usually style my hair and what my goal is. She was very thorough getting to know me and my hair. I really appreciated that! My total with tip for shampoo/cut/dry/style ended up being around $50, which is a little high. But, I don't mind paying that much when I get a good quality cut AND great service. I've found my new salon here in OKC! read more

Go to the one on 16th, in the Plaza. Ask for Joan. She is probably booked for months but ask for her anyway because she is the best. (Also she ranks in the top ten of our informal list of hottest gals in OKC) Side note: There is a great vintage shop in there so you can try on goofy hats or pick up a vinyl yellow clutch for your "I Have Too Many Purses" collection while you wait for your appointment. Or just sit in the lobby and play "Find the Owl/Butterfly/Octupi" in the sea of tattoos. read more

I came here for just a trim, and to take advantage of the yelp promotion, but I will probably be making this my go-to salon. The Velvet Monkey Too is right across from Akins, and there is plenty of parking. Plus I didn't have to wait long for my appointment. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting, with unique, eclectic decor. The stylists here make you feel comfortable, and consult with you first on the hairstyle you want and what looks best for your face, which a lot of places don't really seem to do around here. read more

I have been seeing Estrella, the owner of Velvet Monkey for about a year - she is fantastic on a number of levels. She is a very talented hairdresser. My hair is process complex and when I moved to OKC I did a lot of research to find someone. Estrella comes very highly recommended. She communicated with me before my first appointment about the process and was super nice and genuinely concerned. Estrella is customer focused. She is constantly asking for and implementing customer feedback - as a result, my appointments are booked out for me, I get text reminders and I feel that feedback that benefits VMs clients is quickly put in place. Finally, Estrella is incredibly likeable and very ethical. My son saw another stylist at VM and he left to start his own salon. When I called - VM informed me that he had left and offered his new phone number so my son could continue to see him. This is the first time I have encountered a salon who passed on the info. Wow. My hair always, always is done to perfection and I LOVE the shampoo massage - it is sublime. read more

Velvet Monkey Too is the place to go in Oklahoma City if you want fantastic hair. Some stylists in Oklahoma will give you the hair equivalent of "Mom jeans" but you never have to worry about that at VMToo- I've never left the salon wondering if I looked like a newscaster and I've always received plenty of compliments. In a bright, airy salon right off 63rd and N. May (across from PetsMart/Akin's/Big Lots), Velvet Monkey Too is home to a very talented team of stylists and the cutest resident cat ever. You can get a flattering cut for a reasonable cost and also have color, waxing, your nails, and almost every beauty need imaginable handled here. Did I mention how cute the resident cat is? I recommend Estrella- she's the owner and usually has a waiting list but she's worth the patience. If she's hard to book at the VMToo location, try VMDowntown. read more

First time in Oklahoma City, originally from Chicago. I am very particular on my hair, and let me tell you when I get back to chicago, I might actually fly back to OKC just to get my hair done!!!! The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, all ages, all types, all kinds of people. The people are nice, all the stylists ask what you want, take the time to understand and confirm that's what you want before anything. If they cannot do something, they will not say they can, they will explain the damage that will occur and ensure the integrity of your hair is kept. I made my appointment with Kara, and I am so glad I did. She was great! I actually got exactly what I was looking for, and I could not be happier. I will be going back every 4-6 weeks! read more

Went there a couple of weeks ago to get my hair cut and styled. Tracey did my hair, and he was great. Friendly, and he knew what he was doing, and he was really interested to know what I was looking for in a haircut. I've been looking for a good hairstylist for a long time--not everyone knows how to deal with frustrating, stubborn Asian hair--and I think I've found the place! I highly recommend it. read more

We, being my son and I, used to be huge fans of the Velvet Monkey III when it was on classen & 17th. I decided 12 weeks was the going limit on my sons curly fro and we found out it had closed. Mind you this was some time ago... Okay a year or so ago and I've been meaning to write this. I love that the owner was the one who took the time to cut my sons hair. We have mops like Russell Brandt I suppose..She cut it so it grew evenly and without a odd buzz cut bluntness that bothers me so. Like you may have read before, ask for Estrella! read more

Andrea Rebel is a hair wizard! I feel like I've been searching for the Holy Grail all my life and gotten a bunch of crappy trinkets but finally I can rest easy and say that Andrea Rebel is the only hair sculptor to come near my head with a pair of blades! Sold! read more

Velvet Monkey Salon Too - This pic was taken outside all day celebrating finding Holy Grail of hair cutters. - Hair Salons Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

So I recently moved to the north side of OKC and I needed a high quality hair cut for a wedding I was about to be in. I normally would go to a Toni and Guy but I quickly found out those do not exist in okc. So I called around and my brother recommend this place and I am glad he did. I was able to get an appointment within the hour and with no hassle. The put me with Christen who was great. Great to talk to but most importantly she gave me a fantastic hair cut. The atmosphere is very fun and eclectic. I got a hair cut for $30 which was great. I am pretty sure I found my new hair place. 5 stars for quality, price and atmosphere. read more

I'm sad that I live across the country and am only in town for a few weeks, because otherwise I'd go to Zan at Velvet Monkey all the time. She colored and cut my hair yesterday and it's perfect. She was super friendly, communicative, and clearly knows her stuff. I felt like I was in great hands the entire time, and I couldn't be happier with the end result. read more

After going to only one barber since the age of 13 (I am well past that physical age now) it was a tough decision to leave my barber. But the multi-hour wait for a simple haircut while I watched person after person sit in the chair and show the "artist" a cell phone photo of some soccer/hipster celebrity wore me out and I ventured toward a beacon of appointments and quick turnaround. I am fortunate to have found Velvet Monkey. Yes they are a full service salon that offers dozens of things I will never use. But make no mistake- they do great haircuts here. Hannah is my stylist of choice and I could not be more pleased with her fine work. Extra points must also be given for the conversations overheard in this fun spot- not the normal barber shop banter I can promise you. I look forward to years of service and convenience. read more

I love coming to Velvet Monkey Too and getting my hair done with Cara, who I've been seeing now for probably the last two and a half years. I am always amazed by how soft and shiny my hair is after the wash and cut, but my favorite part is that she will give me a beautiful and curly blowout as she is drying my hair. I always look forward to my next cut with Cara! read more

I have been going to Hannah for four years now for a cut and color. I continually get compliments from co-workers and friends on my hair. I trust Hannah's judgment on styles and she has never failed me yet! 5/5 would recommend going to her. read more

Ask for Dusty Boyer, she is fantastic! I went to VM2 bc of all the good reviews, I liked the convenience of getting an appointment the following day. I had been wanting an ombre, but got Preggo & decided to wait until I had my baby, so you better believe I was excited about getting my hair done after almost a year. I checked into the salon & Dusty came out, very professional, great first impression. I explained what I wanted & she listened & let me know what she could achieve. I appreciated her honesty & her advice on how to do it so my hair would still be healthy overall. The result was a beautiful ombre that I completely loved! She's definitely good at what she does, really nice person, will talk to make time fly by. Overall, I liked the salons atmosphere & will definitely be making vm2 & Dusty the place I go to! read more

Followed Debbie Wasser here from the Paseo location. Her calm sweet disposition combined with the time and attention she gives makes for a visit I always look forward to. The fact that she does a fantastic job on cutting and styling my hair is an added plus! read more

Love this place! The stylists do real consultations so they know exactly what look you want! They tell you honest opinions, expectations, and prices. And I don't feel like they push their products too much either.(We have all had those stylists that practically do an infomercial) I always leave loving my hair without hurting my wallet! Can't recommend them enough! read more

Mid priced hair cut, not bad but nothing I'm in love with. Especially after saying I do not want my hair straight and that's exactly how she blew it out. Vaguely racist mural in shampoo room -- monkeys, mermaids and unsettling. After explaining that I worked as a disability advocate, the stylist used the term "retarded." Twice. This review is about 6 weeks late. read more

Not happy. The color did not hold and after my first shampoo at home 72 hours later, I have exactly the same hair color that I walked in with. While she told me that it would probably fade...she also told me that when it did fade that it would NOT be blond. It's blond. I will not be back. It was a waste of money. The stylist seemed inexperienced and consulted with other stylists a few times. She seemed really unsure of herself...and the proof of her inexperience is evident every time I look in the mirror now. Very disappointed. read more

I just moved to town and had been neglecting my mane for quite some time so decided to indulge a bit. After conducting thorough Yelp research of salons in the area, I settled on Velvet Monkey Too - and I am so glad I did! I made an appointment online through their website, which was super quick and easy to use and got an appointment for the same day with Britt. Headed over after work and sat down within 5 minutes of walking in the door. Really funky decor and not your run of the mill, cookie cutter salon - which I really appreciate. And now for my stylist: Britt. From start to finish, this girl was AMAZING. She spent ample time with me talking through exactly what I wanted and inspecting the (admittedly horrendous) current state of my hair. After the initial cut, we went about 3 rounds of slight adjustments here and a little more off the front here and POOF! I had a flawless new cut that I absolutely adore! She also gave me great advice about limiting the amount of heat styling I do per week and the benefits of using dry shampoo instead of incessantly washing and drying and straightening daily. She is incredibly talented and knowledgeable - I can definitely consider myself a new loyal client of both Britt and Velvet Monkey Too! read more

Kayla did such an amazing job cutting my hair!!! I highly recommend her to anyone - she gave me one of the best hair cuts I've had in years!! read more

Had a pedicure. My feet and toes were nicely done (no massage).But really? To get my toes painted, do I really have to sit in a filthy little room with dead crickets, dust and dirt everywhere, clipped nails on the floor and a large bottle of Clorox next to me??? Folks, go someplace else unless you can wear blinders. This place is gross and certainly not worth the $35 bucks she charges. read more