Kalib has been my hairstylist for over three years now so when he recently began working with 19 Blue Salon I had to follow! I called to make an appointment and the receptionist was very friendly and accommodating. She was able to get me in at a time that did not conflict with my work schedule. That's one of the things I love about Kalib and the salons he works with, Kalib is so accommodating and his main priority is always to put his clients first. I have not met a hairstylist that is as talented and humble as Kalib. My experience was fun and I walked out feeling fabulous! I got balayage done, my expectations were exceeded. I have a lot of hair which can be stressful sometimes when stylists complain about how much hair I have and how long it is taking. Fortunately Kalib never makes me feel like my abundance of hair is a pain and we use the time to catch up. I am always in awe with all of his traveling stories. He is a Davines color educator so he gets to travel to give courses and take them as well. I have never met anyone as knowledgeable and committed as Kalib. He cherishes his work and clients. In addition to fun catching up stories, Kalib asked if I'd like a beer while we waited for the color to lift so I obliged. This is not the first time he's gone above and beyond. In the past when I go in early in the morning he'll be waiting for me with coffee and/or breakfast. I never expect these kind gestures but it is in his nature! Now, that is definitely not the reason I keep going back to him. I keep going back because my hair always looks fabulous and boosts my self-confidence by several points! About the salon: it is located in a prime downtown Santa Barbara location with plenty of public parking around. It is a small to medium size with a cozy feel. The decor has a very Santa Barbara feel with boats and ocean inspired objects. They have Caribbean coffee on tap and very friendly staff. I'm excited for future visits with Kalib here. I highly recommend him! read more

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What an amazing experience, and a cute salon. I've been going to Ryan since I was 18, and he's just a true artist. I love his approach in walking me through the look I'm looking for, and adding his expertise to give me a realistic spin on what that look would look on me. He's always made me feel comfortable, and always over delivers. Every single time I have my hair cut with Ryan, it's an amazing experience, and to add to it, I receive so many compliments on the beautiful cut. This was a very special cut for me... I decided to go short, and donate my hair. I wasn't sure I had enough, but I was reassured I had plenty. Here are my photos. Ryan, thank you for this beautiful haircut, I just love it!! read more

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I go here especially to see my wonderful hair stylist, Danielle! I have very long hair and she always knows just what to do with it. She does amazing work with balyage. I had virgin hair before I came to her and was nervous about dying my hair but it was the best decision ever! I get compliments all the time and people asking me about my cut and color. Danielle also gives the best shampoos and blow drys. She never leaves out the refreshing massage and always makes my hair look like it's straight out of a magazine. The overall feel of the salon really fits downtown Santa Barbara. It is very clean, high ceilings, and bohemian/nautical. It is a very trendy salon and right next to state street. I highly recommend Danielle and 19 Blue Salon :) read more

19 Blue Salon - Balyage on my long locks :) - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I would trust Danielle with my hair any day! Her knowledge and expertise helped me decide the perfect cut for my personality and my hair! I love my long hair and I really needed a trim to help my hair grow healthy and natural. She gave me the best advice, a perfect cut, style, and overall confidence to rock a beautiful haircut! read more

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I wanna start by saying that everyone was very nice to me and I felt comfortable during my time there. The 2 star rating is because my haircut is really just that bad. I'm extremely upset at how stupid it looks and spend every day wearing a hat just waiting for it to grow out. It wasn't cut at all like I requested and I have no idea why. It's embarrassing and looks terrible. I feel guilty writing this review, but it's been eating me up. I asked for shoulder length hair and they cut off like all of my hair to where you can't even reasonably consider it shoulder length. It's a short hair cut....ridiculous, and if I could go back in to have them glue my old hair back on I would read more

Pete has been doing my hair for the last 5 years, and even though I've recently moved to LA, I'm still making the trip up to Santa Barbara to see him! Pete has never disappointed with his color and styling choices and I strongly recommend him to all of my friends. In 2018, Pete worked miracles and took me from a dark brown to a beautiful, ashy platinum blonde while keeping my hair smooth and healthy. I get compliments all of the time on my color and I've been hooked since! Despite trying some of the best salons in West LA, I realized I'd be wasting my time and money going anywhere else. Pete is amazing at bringing out beautiful and complex colors that work with your natural hair and skin tone no matter what the season. He's hands down the best, and I'll be making the trip from West Hollywood every couple of months to see him. If you're looking for an expert stylist at a great price in a beautiful salon with great conversation, look no further! read more

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I absolutely love getting my hair done by Danielle! I have been going to Danielle for several years now and she always does such a phenomenal job. She genuinely cares about her clients and is just so much fun to go to. She uses and recommends some amazing products to make your hair look and feel healthier. read more

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Clean, fun, great experience. Always feel amazing after my hair "date!" Everyone has great energy, the vibe is always pleasant, and everyone is super talented! Look no further, you will find your perfect fit. read more

10/10 I recommend 19 Blue! Anne, Bella and Ryan are all amazing. I have been going to this salon for 7 years and I have always been happy with my cut and color. I've only seen these hairdressers, but my point is, I think Anne, the super talented owner, hires so well that it doesn't matter who your hairdresser is. It always turns out great! read more

Great Santa Barbara haircut without the Santa Barbie PRICE! I think working with scissors is a trained skill not shared by many but I cringe when paying more than say $70 for a trim. I've been to a number of "pretty good" places in Santa Barbara and figured unless I wanted to visit Walter Claudio (where many of my friends with fabulous hair go), I'm stuck with a "pretty good" cut at a hefty price. Here, I paid much less ($50 - haircuts start at $45 and go to $70) for an actual haircut where Ann cut my hair up to my shoulders. Yikes! What's worse, I like it! The yelp hype is TRUE. This place is fabulous! Park at the shopping center for free, sip on tea while they cut your hair, enjoy conversation (not too fluffy or too heavy or too personal), and leave with a great cut! By the time I got to Macys across the street, I had already received two compliments. read more

Such a disappointment. It took an arm and a leg to get out of the house today for a much awaited hair apt. I have a newborn and a toddler at home and paid a babysitter to be home with them while I escaped mom life for just a bit. I arrived and the front desk girl just asked who I was and said oooh I'm sorry but we had to cancel your apt. I asked why they never called me and what a terrible inconvenience it was and she said they think they had the wrong number. This was the second time this salon has cancelled an apt on me and written down the wrong number so I arrived to find out it was cancelled. I asked politely to talk to the owner to see if there was anything they could do to accommodate me and she just said "what do you want me to do?" "Fire everyone??". She also mentioned that the person who was set to cut my hair also has a newborn and a toddler at home. Ok...why is that relevant to you guys messing up my apt and offering NO options or consolation to try and make up the money I spent on the babysitter and my time (it's so hard to get time away from the little ones ). She could have easily made space for me. It was a haircut. I told her I don't care who does it and it doesn't even need to be styled. She could have offered me a discount on my next visit. Anything. Instead she huffed and puffed flustered that they had been closed for 2 months and blew up at me so I walked away after telling her I would be writing this review. What a shame. Needless to say I won't be back and this experience will be shared with those I am close with. read more

I've had two separate experiences here and both were great although my last one far exceeded my first! The first time I visited 19 Blue i was in dire need for a haircut. I'm not typically the type of person that is okay with dropping a lot of money on my hair and especially being a broke just out of college kid I was perfectly content to hand my hair over to friends with kitchen shears. Now that i'm on my feet a little bit I decided i was due for a real salon experience and looked to Yelp for a place to go. The first time I went I got a cut from Shanna who was perfectly sweet and attentive. I left feeling good but not the "amazing" that I was hoping for. I liked the salon enough to try it again and this time booked Savannah for a cut and color. OMG what a difference. with minimal instruction (i like to let the pros do what they do, i know nothing about hair) she turned my "meh" hair into rich luscious locks. I spent a good amount of time in the chair but that doesn't bother me at all, I'd rather a stylist take their time then rush me through an appointment. She is genuinely sweet without trying too hard to make conversation which I appreciate so so much. I left with a huge smile across my face and even had the urge to go shopping for new clothes to match how hott I felt. I'm telling everyone I know about this place. thank you Savannah! read more

Love this salon for color and cuts. I've been going here for endless years. Friendly happy atmosphere. read more

This salon is the best in the west and Ann (the owner) is the best stylist a girl can get. Ann used to work at Salon Bamboo, but she's since opened her own shop. The vibe is hip and comfortable. I've been going to Ann for over 5 years, and even though I moved to LA, I still drive up to SB to get my hair done. There is no distance I wouldn't travel to see Ann. Ann has been with me through the thick and thin (pun intended). I first came to her as a hair virgin, only having had mild highlights and very minimal styling in my cut. Our relationship grew to chopping off my hair in spiky mullets, to shaving part of it and dying an apple in the shave part, to purples, greens, blues, blacks, etc. Those days are now past and my hair is long and a pretty brown and the cut just rocks. Point being...Ann can do ANYTHING. And do it well, with great conversation to boot. She is seriously the best I've ever found, and living in LA, that says a lot. I'd recommend Ann to anyone. Once you see her, you'll never go to anyone else. I still get stopped in the street by people asking me where I get my hair done. Luckily, I always have one of Ann's cards on hand. I'm in hair love with Ann. read more

Went back for another haircut last week with Savannah (I refused to have anyone else cut my hair after she did a fabulous job last time--I went 8 months without cutting (I was abroad).. won't do that again haha). My hair looked fantastic exiting the salon and just as good a week later (even when I don't blow dry it). She also managed to bring my normally limp hair to life! I have texture and volume!! yay :) Would recommend her in a heartbeat. Oh, and make sure to check out the bathroom!! I think it is so cute and I love that they give you actual TOWELS to dry your hands with--nice touch + ecofriendly. read more

Ellie was fantastic! She was recommended to me at the Carlyle because they were full, and I'm so glad she was. She agreed to come in early to give an elopement blowout. I had a specific thing I wanted with the curls and she checked out my photos and executed it perfectly. I'm a blowout newbie and was worried that things wouldn't last the four hours to the wedding, but it's been two days now and they're still hanging in there! Perfection. read more

Last fall I wanted to go for a big change from my natural dirty-blonde hair to auburn, and I had yet (in my four years here) to find a place in SB I really liked. I had looked into 19 Blue and one other place, called about appointments/availability, and honestly was leaning toward the other place, but I wanted to do it ASAP and 19 Blue had the soonest slot available. I am SO glad it worked out that way, because Kim is the BEST stylist I've ever allowed to mess with my hair! She is sweet and genuine (which makes long appointments so much nicer versus the more common fake or rude stylists I've dealt with). She listens to what I want and gives thoughtful advice when I ask for it. She never rushes through an appointment; she is careful, meticulous and always does a great job making sure the lengths match on each side, the layers aren't uneven or too bulky or too thin, etc. Last night I went in to do another BIG change -- this time, donating ten inches and going BLONDE! I wasn't nervous at all, and my hair turned out even better than I had hoped! The only reason I can't give five stars is that I've had some issues with the receptionist(s) when I call to make or adjust appointments. My name isn't super common, so I understand when people don't understand me over the phone, but I've spelled it out and still been written down as "Cataba" instead of Tabitha. To their credit, though, my last couple appointment setup calls have been much more successful and pleasant. Seriously, if you're looking for a great place to make your "hair home" -- this is it. I've also had a cut and color done by Shanna, and she is excellent as well. I personally prefer Kim because she knows my hair now that I've been with her awhile, but I'm sure Shanna and everyone else at the salon is top notch! read more

This is the best salon I've ever been to, and Ann is the best hairdresser! She does AMAZING color and cuts, and is really versatile - a lot of girls in my sorority with completely different styles/hair textures/color demands/etc see Ann and she has done amazing things with each of their hair. Unfortunately I've been spoiled by Ann and since moving away from Santa Barbara a couple of months ago have been pining away for 19 Blue. I just can't seem to find anyone who is as precise, close to the root or creative as Ann is with color. And her prices are very reasonable considering her expertise. The only downside is that she is booked out well in advance so be sure to call at least a month before you need an appointment. If you can't get Ann, I know a lot of girls who go to Ashley and love her as well. They are both sweet ladies! Miss all of you at 19 Blue! xo read more

Ok, So I went to the salon after reading all the other reviews. I also went there because it is walking distance from my work. I had a hair consultation with Nicole. She is very nice and personable. She had some really good ideas for my hair so I made an appointment for the following saturday. While I was there I set up an appointment the next day for an eyebrow wax with Michelle. Michelle is an amazing eyebrow artist!!!!! I don't think my eyebrows have ever looked better!!!! I would recommend this salon to anyone and everyone who wants waxing done. Michelle is great! I have yet to get my hair done by Nicole. I will update my review after saturday. Love my new hair cut. Let Nicole do whatever she wanted and did not disappoint me. Would recommend to anyone. Love her!!!! read more

Nicole gave me an excellent emergency wash and blow-dry, even though I was late to my appointment. Friendly, easy to talk to, and fast: everything I need from a hairdresser. Also she has my preferred products: Moroccan Oil treatment, Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine, Schwarzkopf Magic and Upload. Tons of compliments in about five minutes. Total bill with tip $40. read more

SHAWNA IS AMAZING!!! I called and asked for a person that was good with curly/frizzy/wavy hair. Since I didn't know anyone thought they would give me the least experienced/least desirable stylist. WRONG!! Shawna loves textured, curly hair and told me so. She's cut hair for 17 years and said she's never been as happy in a salon as she is here - she gave me exactly the cut and color I wanted (brought in a pic from an ivillage makeover). She told me what she was doing, checked my highlights frequently - made sure I got the color I wanted. Her consultation with me was wonderful. Then I had eyebrows done with Michelle who put on some Latin Lounge music and did an excellent job!! The receptionist kept the salon extremely clean - when she wasn't with customers she was sweeping. The salon went way above my expectations I would recommend and will return. read more

Update - Savannah has moved to Salon U and I love her work so much I have followed her there!! I love 19 Blue!! Savannah does an AMAZING job with my color and cut - I always walk out of the salon looking like a million bucks! Everyone there is super nice and easy to get along with. I've been telling everyone I can about 19 Blue. My husband is even hooked! read more

I love Kellie B! She gives the best shampoo/head massage, and cuts my hair so it looks good when I have to do it once I get home :) She cut off over 9 inches last time and it felt so good, now I'm going back to have more cut off! The salon has a nice atmosphere, magazine selection, and refreshments. Highly recommend Kellie! read more

Good cuts at 19 Blue Salon! I was looking for a last minute hair cut and Peter squeezed my appointment in and hooked me up. He was very meticulous, skilled at his craft and friendly. He suggested easy to use at home products for maintenance and then recommended some great eats in SB. Loved the early 90's jams that played while I was there too! Seriously, go check out Peter! read more

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I have been coming to 19 Blue for the last 4 years, my stylist is Savannah Weninger, and I couldn't be happier. The staff is always friendly, and really make you feel welcome. You're always offered a beverage after you check in - everyone is so polite! I have a lot of long curly hair, my haircuts (with a wash and blow dry) have always been $45. Savannah came recommended to me by a coworker and I always refer people to her. Even if I can only make it in every few months she knows exactly how I like my hair trimmed and styled. She's an amazing stylist - always has a new product for me to try out. The salon is very relaxing and has the perfect laid back Santa Barbara vibe. It's a great place to spend an hour! read more

I have always stressed about choosing a stylist and get nervous getting my hair dyed because I have bright blonde hair, but would trust Danielle with it any day. Danielle is my all time favorite stylist. I have lived all over San Diego, New York City, and Miami and still will make trips out to see Danielle. Most recently I went in complaining of feeling like my hair is darker and more brassy colored than I was hoping. She instantly knew exactly what to do and talked me through the whole process. She added highlights and a toner and I left loving my hair more than I had even expected! She made my hair look bright, full, healthy, and she then styled it to perfection. I wish I could recommend more! read more

19 Blue is a new salon that was opened by some of the best hair stylists in Santa Barbara. I followed my stylist Christina Svec when she started working here. Christina is great - I am extremely picky about my hair and she always makes it look great. She really makes an effort to understand what I want. She is especially good with my fine hair - I've gone to her to have my hair styled for special events and she is able to give it more volume than I've ever had before! The salon itself is a great space and all the stylists are friendly. It's also in a prime location for showing off my new 'do on State street! I would highly recommend 19 blue to any of my friends. read more

Hailing from a big, bustling city with many professional salons, I was a bit hesitant in finding a stylist in Santa Barbara. In turn, I went onto Yelp to find somewhere to go as I was in need of a haircut. I read all these good reviews at 19 Blue for Savannah, so I went ahead and booked a haircut. Firstly, parking isn't bad - there are some meter spots right outside but worst case scenario you can park in the Paseo Nuevo parking lot and if you make it back in under 75 minutes, I'm pretty sure parking will be free. My first impression of the salon was that the ladies working there were extremely chatty, friendly, enthusiastic, and full of energy (which I loved). I checked in at the reception and waited less than five minutes until Savannah came over and introduced herself. I told her what I wanted and she led me off to get my hair washed. One of my complaints was that the head and neck massage that I'm very used to in the salon back at home was missing! There was a little bit of massaging, but not enough to constitute it as a massage. Boo! That's usually the best and most relaxing part of getting my hair done and it wasn't there - major disappointment. Anyways, during the whole cut Savannah seemed very nice and genuine, making appropriate conversation but taking care not to be overly enthusiastic or fake which was nice. She did exactly as I asked and my hair felt great. This isn't the cheapest place to get your hair cut but I'm always paying $50+ because I have long hair that requires a little bit more time so I didn't think too much of it. Pros: friendly, efficient, listened to what I wanted, easy parking, and great results Cons: missing head massage during shampoo Verdict: I'll definitely be going back to Savannah from now on! read more

I love this salon. Hans has been coloring and cutting my hair for several years. He has trained most of the hairdressers in Santa Barbara. Truly amazing! They carry the Schwarzkopf line, which is the best for color! One appointment and you will understand! read more

Had my first professional haircut with Angela and I love it! I'm not the most chatty I just like to watch and it was such a nice experience she did exactly what I wanted and gave advice for my self bleached hair and I went home with some products ! Will be back read more

I heard great things about this salon and was really excited to try it out. After moving here from AZ, I didn't get my hair colored or cut for 6 months. I was scared to start again but Savannah made me feel at ease. I left 19 Blue feeling like a whole new lady. I am so happy that my daughter is excited to get her hair done by Savannah soon. Thanks 19 Blue & Savannah :) PS It's hard to find but worth finding. read more

I come into get my hair cut every time with some whacky new idea for a crazy haircut. Luckily the girl who cuts my hair (Ashleigh) is amazing and takes my crazy idea and modifies it to make me happy and give me a haircut that always rocks and is a mixture between my (usually euro trashy) idea and something that still looks sharp at work. Always get compliments on my hair and this is why I followed Ashleigh to 19 Blue. The salon is super comfy, fun, and nice as well. Thanks Ash! Will continue to send referrals. PS- If you want a cut from Ashleigh, Make an Appointment. She is always booked.... Another good sign. -Josh read more

I've been going to Ann for years! While living in Santa Barbara I was platinum blonde long (tons of highlights, not all single color) to platinum short; shoulder length return-to-natural brunette to long dark; move to LA, phenomenal highlights on dark to bayalage (sp?) on dark.... Ann is the most talented hair artist I've ever met! Yes, I drive from Beverly Hills to SB because I trust Ann so much to work her magic!! While living in SB four of my closest friends went to her too - different colors, textures, styles - and everyone loved her to pieces. Anyone who has the opportunity to go to Ann at 19 Blue should consider themselves lucky. She listens, is a fabulous conversationalist (I use to be in her chair for 2+ hrs every 6 weeks for my SB blonde 'do so I know!) and she cares!! If every hair stylist was as great as Ann the world would be full of runway hair models!! read more

All the women here are absolutely amazing. Of course I'll shout out to my two favorites Kelleigh and Ann. They both have done amazing work on my hair. They've taken me from a dark brown to a honey blonde and I couldn't be happier! read more

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I'm so happy with my hair! I don't often say that when I walk out of a salon. I have curly hair and sometimes find it difficult to communicate the look I'm going for. Bella gave me her undivided attention and really listened to what I wanted. Not only that, she was able to deliver! She did a beautiful job! read more

I had a terrible experience at this salon. It was my first time here as I was in town for my brother's wedding. I was on a strict timeline and made an appointment for 9am, planning 1 hour for my updo, however my stylist Ellie was 30 minutes late! The lady at the reception was extremely rude, telling me my stylist would arrive in a couple minutes every 10 minutes. She did nothing to help me and only offered that I could leave if it was inconveniencing me!? On the day of my brother's wedding how was I supposed to find another salon? When I made an appointment for 9am, I expect to start right away. This salon did not value my time and they were incredibly rude on top. When Ellie finally came, she did not apologize much at all. I was already getting late for the ceremony and she rushed through my hair. She said updos usually take 45min - 1 hour and she spent less than 30. I felt so cheated for the price I paid, had no time to ask her to fix things, and left feeling stressed and anxious on top - no one should spend so much and leave a salon feeling that way. Her work was fine but this place is unreliable, inhospitable, and does not take responsibility for their mistakes. I would recommend taking your $85 somewhere with much better service. Take your business to Hair by Ashton Arroyo instead, she was pleasant, charming, and incredibly talented. read more

I absolutely love this place! I heard about it through yelp and thought I would give it a try since I was still "visiting home" up north to go to my usual salon. Now that I've graduated, I find myself driving down to "visit friends" (my excuse to go to 19blue). I've had three stylists, but Tawney is my go-to. She's super personable, chatty, and most importantly gives me a great haircut. I leave the salon feeling great about my hair and always get compliments. read more

Great salon. I went in July because I was overdue for color. I was visiting Santa Barbara and needed hair help. The salon was nearby so I booked an appointment. So it's the end of August and never, ever has my color lasted this long. I had a great experience for never having been there before and I would go again. Or maybe I need to move... Ha! Who was my master stylist magician? Can't recall her name, but honestly everyone seemed competent and capable. Friendly atmosphere and cool shop. Also, good products I have never seen anywhere else. Thanks! read more

I was shopping at Wendy Foster downtown and couldn't take my eyes off the woman next to me searching the same clothes rack I was searching. She knew I was staring at her, so I finally said, "It's your hair. I love it." She thanked me and told me she'd "just" had it cut at 19 Blue Salon, which I'd never heard of. She told me where it was and who her stylist was and had been for years. Then she asked if I'd like to photograph her hair, so I did. When I got back to my car, I called the salon and made an appointment with Angela. When we met, Angela did a careful study of my fine, wispy, layered shoulder-length hair. After I told her my history with my last stylist, she said she'd like to begin with a clean slate. I told her she could do anything she wanted, so she cut it blunt right at my chin. I loved what she did. I got compliments the minute I walked out the salon. It's been nearly three months since our appointment, and I'm ready to go back, since my hair has grown a couple of inches already. I can't wait to see what she sees and does next! She's a pro. read more

I used to go to 19 blue to visit my stylist, Christina. She does amazing work. Christina would never let me leave until it was just what I wanted. She does awesome color and cuts. The salon has a fun vibe to it. If you're looking for a more quite and relaxing vibe, I would not suggest it. It is definitely more upbeat; a lot of loud music and could sometimes be a little too chaotic for me. But I always walked out looking great, thanks to Christina. :) I was bummed when I recently called the salon to make an appt with Christina, as they said she was no longer working there. It was like pulling teeth to get information about her, but I finally found out she is now working at Cheri bibi Salon. So FYI, if you're looking for Christina Svec, now you know where she's at. :) read more