This was unfortunately the most disappointing salon experience I've ever had. The reception team was lovely, the ambiance is beautiful, and the stylists are kind and professional. However, the results were consistently not what I requested. I brought in an inspiration photo and clearly stated multiple times that I did not want any red tones. The result was noticeably red/orange and looked nothing like the photo. I called the salon, and they were courteous and offered to correct it. The manager was helpful and encouraged me to return to the same stylist so she could learn from the situation. Although I was uncomfortable with that, I agreed as long as there was guidance. At the redo appointment, I again showed the inspiration photo and reiterated my concerns. Unfortunately, I left with hair that was pinkish/reddish/yellow and extremely dry -- again, not aligned with what I requested. The manager did ask if I was happy with it, but with the stylist present, I felt uncomfortable speaking up and said very little. The situation felt awkward and difficult to address in the moment. While the redo was comped, I was charged approximately $150 for a root retouch. Within just a few days, my silver growth was already visible. At this point, I am over $500 into the experience and have left each appointment feeling embarrassed rather than confident. I've decided to move on and find another salon, but I was truly disappointed by how far the final results were from what was clearly communicated. read more

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I got my first ever massage today as a gift from my husband. I chose those place because it was the closest to my home with good reviews that wouldn't make me deal with going into Cincinnati. Unfortunately for me, my massage had to be rescheduled twice due to masseuse being sick. Despite being told less than 24 hours before the massage... twice... the discount they gave me as an apology was only 10% (they charge you 50% if you cancel less than 24 hours ahead of your scheduled massage). I wasn't expecting a 50% discount or anything... but if would have been nicer if it was close to 20% since I had to rearrange childcare twice. The masseuse went over the basics with me at the start of the massage and I decided to sort of let her lead as I had no idea what I didn't like or what to expect. I'm not sure what's normal, but most of the massage was pretty good. I did think too much time was spent massaging my head, too much time fiddling with hot towels, and sometimes I couldn't tell what she was doing for short periods of time (since there was no massaging going on). The thing that I disliked the most was that the 90 minute massage seemed to be 90 minutes minus the six minutes she had spent going over some basic info at the start. Which again, not sure if that's normal but it seemed a bit odd to me to include that in the massage time. Overall, it felt nice but I also felt that some of the massage time was wasted on massaging places that didn't really need it like my arms. Not sure if I'll be back but at least I'll be able to give more direction if I do. read more

I've never had a massage before. The reason I tried 502 Salon & Spa was because they offered 30 minute sessions, and I figured if I hated it, it wouldn't last too long. Most places offer 60 and 90 minute sessions (501 also has these options, but I love the shorter ones). I put in my notes when I booked online that it was my first massage and I was nervous it would be painful. When I arrived, the front desk attendant was very kind and took me upstairs to the spa. (Note - not sure how accessible this place is - I did not notice an elevator). My masseuse was Ashley, and she was incredible. She walked me through the process knowing I was apprehensive, explained any add ons, and made me feel at ease. She is so good at what she does, and I genuinely cannot wait to go back. read more

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I have been coming here for years. But never again! I made an appt on line, on their website. I received several appt reminders and arrived 5 minutes early for my appt. After a $20 Uber ride, I was told that I had no appt. My bank, Capitol One just changed our debit card from Mastercard to Discover, and while I had access to my new card info, I had not received the new card yet, so I purchased a GC, on line for $150, to pay for my haircut. Not only did I have no appt, I was given no recourse before I took a $20 Uber home! Some woman, that did not give her name, said it was impossible to refund my money. I went straight to the courthouse to file in small claims court, they suggested that I first file a complaint with my bank...Ill keep you posted! Small fish in a small pond! They absolutely do not care about their clients! read more

Jensen is absolutely amazing! I've been going to her for all of my color/blonding/haircut needs for years. I feel like I can just sit in her chair, babble some nonsense for 5 minutes, she goes "Okay, got it!" and makes my vision come to life EVERY TIME! read more

I have come to 501 Salon & Spa several times and it has been an excellent experience every time. The atmosphere is so relaxing and laid back. My stylist Andrea does a fantastic job. On all of my visits I have just gotten my hair trimmed, I haven't done a major cut recently, but I've always been very happy with how it turns out. I leave with my hair feeling fresh and light! read more

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KB did such a great job on my hair cut! Took the time to learn what I liked and what I didn't like with my inspo pictures, checked in for feed back throughout the haircut and left my hair feeling super healthy and beautiful! I feel so confident. I was new to the area and really nervous about going somewhere new. I will definitely be returning and will likely try her for color another time. 100% recommend- kind and great to talk to. read more

It's probably unfair of me to give this hair salon a low grade, particularly when businesses are struggling. However, I will say that the service over the phone is what initially gave me a negative impression - many months ago, pre-Covid. I'm certainly willing to give it another chance. The space is nice, bright, clean, modern. And maybe now that businesses are in need, their customer service and policies are better. read more

I have visited this salon/spa for highlights, haircuts, brows and massage. All have been great experiences so far. The staff listen and take into account what you're looking for and they explain their process and what products they're using during the services. The Aveda products are great and are available for sale in the salon/spa. I'll continue to return for all of these wonderful services. read more

Only gave one star because zero stars is not an option. Federal law prohibits sale of any gift cards with expiration dates of less than FIVE years from date of purchase. Despite this, they attach a one-year expiration date to their gift cards. Due to this I had a large gift card that "expired" but should still have been valid/honored as it was less than 5 years old, but they refused to accept. Despite multiple communications with "guest specialists," and with manager Heather, they flat out refused to honor the gift card (as required by federal law) and offered no other options for resolution. They stopped responding to me, ignored an inquiry from the BBB, blocked me on all social media, and only finally addressed it when they were contacted by the KY Attorney General's Office & told that it was, in fact, federal law, and that they are required to either refund it or issue a new card. After 4 months of back-and-forth I finally was issued a refund, which I'm happy to use to pay for services elsewhere. As they've been in business for over 10 years, they should know the laws they need to abide by. They might employ great stylists & estheticians, but their unprofessional management and questionable business practices outweigh any of those benefits. I highly encourage anyone considering spending (lots of) their hard earned money on salon & spa services or gift cards to such services, to consider other local salons. read more

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I've had a couple pedicures with Clara and today I had my haircut by Jensen. All of my experiences have been great. My first pedicure was a learning experience for me as I'd never had one and didn't quite know what to expect. Clara was patient, explained what was happening, and was very gentle. I went back and was more confident and therefore more able to relax and enjoy it even more. I had a bet with a coworker that I would not get my nails painted; it's been more than a month and I still have dark navy blue toe nails. Clara was all in on painting them and I suspect that even if I hadn't explained the bet she would have done it without judgment. I went to see Jensen today for a haircut. She's new to the salon but not new to the industry; she took time to listen to my concerns, explained her approach to my hair, and provided me with suggestions for what we should do today and for next time to get my desired result. She was friendly but not overly talkative which I appreciate. It was a natural conversation, not forced. I enjoyed this experience very much and look forward to seeing her again for another cut. Great, relaxed, and friendly space! Highly recommended. read more

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My experience is solely with getting massages and my personal experience with my massage therapist - however, the salon itself is very clean, cute, and the staff are very polite and friendly! I cannot speak to anything else in terms of services That being said, if you're looking for somewhere to get a massage that is a healing experience and not strictly a physical one so to speak, I recommend Marrow. Marrow truly offers an enhanced experience that helps the mind and the body. They are gentle, caring, and quiet - checking in when necessary with clear direction. They ask questions that show they care about the client and providing a holistic experience. I have noticed calmness afterwards that goes beyond the physical benefits of the massage. It is a very different and positive experience. I'll be back again and again to see Marrow and I hope you do too! read more

I really really wanted to love this salon. I'm new to the area and was so looking forward to having a convenient & cool place to get services done. And the gals who did my services were awesome. Clara on nails and Al on my facial. The stopper for me is the service at the desk. I arrived home and was entering receipts but hadn't received one for my facial. I called to get it but also wanted a break down in costs. According to their website prices, I was being charged $10 too much. The gal on the phone was very impatient, not helpful and turned rude. I wasn't trying to be difficult. I just wanted to understand my charges since I had extras tacked on that I didn't know cost extra. My last place didn't charge like that. I said I wanted to hold off on the next appt. until I understood the pricing. She curtly said, "fine, I'll cancel them". And bam, that was that. I even had to call back AGAIN to get a receipt because she still hadn't emailed it to me. I think they have some great gals working there but I'll have to take my business elsewhere. I'm chalking the $10 off to lost. Sad. It's a very cute place. read more

Alyssa was phenomenal! My service included brow tint and elemental facial, and it was my first for both. The tint gave a nice, natural look which I so appreciate not having to apply brow liner daily. Also, the facial...so relaxing!! Lastly, Alyssa makes you feel like you're one of her girlfriends having a girls day! I highly recommend her! read more

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Went in for a style for my son's wedding. I asked to have my bangs shaped up/trimmed because they were a bit shaggy. They were just below my brows. That was July 13 and it is August 6 and my bangs still look ridiculous. I will NOT want one wedding picture I am in because of my ridiculously short bangs that looked like a 5 year old cut. I had some bangs an inch long. On a positive note, my daughter also got a style and her hair looked beautiful. Thankfully she didn't need anything cut! read more

We've lived back in the area for around a year, and 501 is where I go to get anything "beauty" related. I lived in Louisville for a while and loved my esthetician there (I get my eyebrows and eyelashes tinted because without it they are invisible) so I needed to find something up here. I also have not gotten a proper haircut since middle school because a classic 7th grade curly haired traumatic experience. HOWEVER if you are in the area and have curly haircut needs, go see Andrea! I've been to her twice now and loved both times. Latest haircut for the summer I showed her a couple pictures and told her I wanted to live my curly puffball dreams and this is probably my favorite haircut I've ever had. For my invisible eyelash and eyebrow situation I have also gone to see Emilee several times and she gave me exactly what I was looking for on the first visit. Everyone who works here that I've interacted is super kind and friendly and doesn't inspire that "oh gosh someone is providing a service to me" anxiety that I (and I know many others) get. read more

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LOVE this place for facials, dermaplaning and waxing. Alyssa Jones does a great job and is super knowledgeable about skincare. My skin has never looked better, seems not nearly as dry with consistent bi-monthly facials. read more

Great atmosphere-Vintage & bright. The staff is attentive & kind. My stylist Jordan was professional & ton point. My cut was exactly what I wanted. I also have an anaphylactic allergy. Jordan went out of her way to be thorough & ask questions so I wasn't exposed. Highly recommend & looking forward to my next appointment. After I I get my hair done next time. I want to try another service too. read more

I see Alexandra for my brow tint/shape and she is amazing! Never have my brows looked so good! Highly recommend.

I followed my stylist, Mary Ann, here from her previous salon. She does an incredible job with complicated cuts, like my asymmetrical bob. She's a great listener and knows exactly what I need when I bring in pictures or say things like "can you make this more edgy looking... and the taper more pointy?" I always get a ton of compliments on my hair after I'm in her chair. This was my first visit to 501 and I was impressed with the salon. Clean, modern, and fun without that stuffy spa feeling that you might get at chain establishments. Good price points too. Will definitely be back to try out some other services when I schedule my next haircut! read more

For a spa this one is a little uninviting. It is a combination of a very old facility and the unconnectedness of the staff. Massages and facials are done upstairs and you need to be an athlete to handle those stairs. The first thing you encounter when you walk in is someone saying "please sign in, please wash your hands and wait here". I am not a big fan. There is just no ambience at this place! I have had multiple services there to include haircuts, massages and facials. So if it's this bad you ask why did I go because it's right around the corner from where I live, we just moved here and it was the dead of winter so out of convenience I tried to like it. Since then I have found other venues I appreciate so much more and they actually welcome me. read more

I'll admit that this partially a mess up on my end, but I lost a ($125) gift card I received to this place. I found it and noticed there was an expiration date listed. Of course, when I found the gift card it was beyond that date. Well I had called and asked if I'd still be able to use it. I was then instructed to send an email. 2 days later I received a response telling me no because their "system doesn't read beyond the expiration date", and they offered a 10% discount. Hope they enjoyed that super profit they made. It should also honestly be illegal for gift cards to expire considering gift cards are essentially like a bank. read more

I have had my hair done here twice, and used a separate stylist each time (because I'm a poor planner lol). Both times were wonderful. I have very long, baby fine hair that isn't always easy to manage. But each time They gave me exactly what I had hoped for! (Cut, highlights and style) The ambiance is modern and cute, and the service is excellent. My last cut I had to book 4 weeks out because they're so popular! Very happy here. read more

I was highly impressed with 501 Salon and it's in a cute area with fun things to do. I had derma planing and a facial by Alyssa Jones. She did such an excellent job that I don't plan to go anywhere else ever again. Alyssa is very knowledgeable, and friendly, she made it such a nice, relaxing experience. I also love how my face looked after the procedure, it felt very moisturized and glowing. I will definitely be going back to Alyssa for any facial and waxing. read more

I will be totally honest, I started coming here purely out of convenience as I live a block away. I am in LOVE with the historic building, they have restored and renovated in a way that shows off its beauty while letting the old bones show through. The massage/facial area upstairs is a great example with the beautiful (and looks like original) flooring. My favorite area is the mani/pedi room in the back, the pops of gold are so beautiful. Now that said, I have *never* gotten a manicure to last so long before. Kim and Clara do an excellent job, my nails last forever. My nails looks so much healthier now, I was so embarrassed of my hands before. Jordan has been doing my hair for almost a year and picked up right away on what I like and what my goals were with my former stylist before I moved. She always explains what to expect and asks for my input before we get started. I most recently had my eyebrows waxed and tinted with Kat, but I've also seen Al and Emma. All three were amazing. I was definitely nervous to try somewhere new, but I have been really satisfied. Like with anywhere, you have to find a stylist you really click with but everyone on their staff seems very knowledgable and friendly. read more

Multiple attempts to charge me for a canceled message despite never informing me on their cancellation fee.

Having had the best massage of my life a few weeks ago I introduced my mom to this little gem for manis and massages last week. Joy is fabulous at her craft and wins the massage therapist award in my book. She takes time to find out what your goal is for your massage and anything you love/hate. At $60-80 for a 50-60 minute massage (depending on which massage you choose) these massages are a steal. Salon 501 offers the quality and natural products and philosophy that you can expect from aveda. My only complaint is parking as the salon does not have its own designated area but there is street parking and it's not a bad area for a little walk! read more

Booked an appointment same day and they were able to fit me in for a 30 minute express facial last minute! I can say it was one of the most relaxing facial experiences I've ever had! Kendall is amazing! I'm excited to try the 60 minute facial next visit read more

I've been getting all my skin care services done by Alyssa. My skin is glowing and I have a lot less wrinkles. She's taught me about products to use at home and an easy daily routine. I couldn't be more satisfied with the facials and dermoplaning services I have received. read more

I decided to splurge on a good haircut. When I got there I showed her the picture I wanted and she proceeded to butcher my hair. Not even close to the pic. read more

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I saw Al for a plant peel facial and it was an amazing experience. She made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. The spa room was so warm and cozy. First we discussed my areas of concern, my current skin regimen, and what I hoped to accomplish from my visit. Al described each step of the process as she performed them. The products smell so nice and since they are Aveda, they are gentle. I loved my results so much, I booked again for two months later. That visit was just last week and again it was everything I hoped it would be. My skin looks so refreshed, hydrated, and smooth afterwards. Highly recommend! read more

Zara was my stylist and she did a phenomenal job!! I showed her pictures of what I wanted and she delivered effortlessly. She walked through her process of how to achieve the hair that I wanted. Very caring and attentive. She listens to what you have to say and will make any changes that you dont like. read more

Gwyn is THE best! She's an incredibly talented stylist. I appreciate someone who's honest and someone that wants to exceed my expectations. I have never waited for an appointment. She is always on time and prompt with my appointment time. I also appreciate being her only client when it's my time. She's not hurrying to work on other clients in between, she focuses on me and I love that. I'm telling you, you will not be disappointed if you come here. I drive almost an hour to come because they're that good. The vibe is amazing and it's just what you need after a long work week. It's a one stop shop from getting your nails done, to your hair, to your eyebrows, and so much more. I can not say enough good things. So great! read more

Solid choice of Aveda salons. The reception is always quick and friendly with an offer of tea or water. I love the scalp massage and neck rub that come standard with a cut. I've been to many Aveda salons in many different cities and I trust their products and training and 501 does not disappoint. My first experience was a cut and color with Maureen, which turned out great. I went from blonde to very dark brown so it was dramatic but I love it. I've been back for a cut and had another great experience. The only slight negative I'll give is for waxing, I got my brows waxed and asked that she not make them too thin but then she stripped half of them off! I won't go back for waxing (check out House of Brows or Heavenly Bodies for that!) but other than that I really like this salon. read more

Kim K was so wonderful! I normally like to get the same person every time when I get my hair done but I decided to switch it up & I'm SO GLAD I did. She gave me a perfectly timed massage before getting started on my hair & gave me exactly what I was looking for in the end. Thank you 501! read more

I could write about the multiple perfect and problem-free visits I have made to this beautiful salon, but I'd rather write about the time things went sideways. I decided to take the plunge and go for a purple balayage; this was quite the undertaking as my hair was very dark brown and virgin. What I didn't understand during the first 3-hour session was that I was not going to be able to get the rich purple color I dreamed of in one session. When I left that night, with rose-pink hair, I was so disappointed and upset. I didn't know if it was my failure to communicate or if the salon wasn't clear with me. After every visit they send out a quick questionnaire about the services given and I was completely honest in my review. I was contacted my management within 24 hours and a week later my hair was fixed and GORGEOUS!!! Like I said, it's great when you have a perfect experience with a business where everything goes smoothly. But I think how an establishment takes care of their customers when issues arise speaks volumes. I appreciated how I was treated during the first visit and the follow-up visit. Whether or not it was my mistake I was treated with respect and value. I can't wait to come back here for a facial...or massage...or mani/pedi. read more

This was my first time at this salon. I found it online with a generic search and feel fortunate that they popped up! A spa morning me and my daughter. The facial left my skin feeling soft and smooth! The technician was professional and friendly. We also had a hair repair and style! Wonderful results and so relaxing. I can't rave enough about my experience with 501 Salon and Spa! Next time I am in town, I'm going again. read more

I had a really great experience here, and was so glad it all lived up to the hype. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted, and the host offered to take my jacket. I was offered a drink, while I waited the 15 minutes for my appointment time. I already had a drink with me, so I declined, but I saw other drinking water and coffee, and I think they supply tea as well. After discussing how I wanted my hair cut, as it had been about a year, and grew out a lot ... Ashly gave me a quick but nice neck and shoulder rub with a pleasant smelling oil. She then washed my hair, telling me about the products that would be good for my time of hair. She told me what products she used, and others that she recommended. I also told her how I was going to be dying my hair soon and she explained how to make sure it comes out right with red hair and using red dye. A whole bunch of awesome tips! Including that my hair will grow faster if I come in for a trim about every 4 months or so. All in all with a wash, cut, and blow dry it and a generous tip it was $60. I was extremely happy and can't wait to go back. read more

Awesome first time experience at 501 salon. I got a plant peel, brow wax, and a pedicure. The staff was wonderful and friendly and it was a great experience. I left feeling refreshed and energized.. I will definitely be back! read more

Had to write a new review for 501 Salon & Spa after two more recent visits: a massage appointment and a haircut. The massage was magical; the therapist was so expert and methodical that it was the massage equivalent of tai-chi. She really listened to my requests and concerns before the massage and I got a lot of pain relief afterwards. There is just one massage room (upstairs) and it's a private suite with attached bath. You change right in the room so no wandering around in a bathrobe. The only unfortunate thing is that this salon only has one therapist so the available times are very limited (only select evenings and Saturdays). I also had a haircut there for the first time today. I haven't styled it myself yet (the true test of a great haircut), but it looked awesome coming out of the salon! My stylist was very attentive to what I wanted and seemed to understand how to work with curly/wavy hair. She also worked with me, doing several further "edits" to get it exactly how I wanted it. I felt the price was very reasonable as well for a boutique salon. I still need to get another pedicure there at some point to be able to potentially bump this place up to 5 stars (since my last/only one there before was so bad), but so far, I am getting to be a huge fan! read more