I have been seeing jodi every 6-8 weeks consistently since October 2015. From the very beginnings of APS, Jodi has grown her business and her team with incredible care and attention to detail. If you have hair and you want an educated, passionate, and wildly talented stylist, look no further than APS. Our first appointment, she rescued me from my hair crisis and brought me back to my favorite red hair color after I spontaneously dyed it box black in college. Though I always want my hair to be some shade of red/maroon, Jodi makes each style unique, vibrant, healthy, and beautiful. The other girls at the salon are so nice - they are a big family and when you come in, you're a part of it. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your "me time". After years of stylist hopping my boyfriend finally took my advice and now gets his hair done here by liv and loves her work as well. I can confidently recommend any of the stylists here, because jodi is a phenomenal teacher and boss and makes sure her staff is always learning and growing. After experiencing the customer service and the incredible quality here, I'm not sure why you would want to go anywhere else. #TeamAPS for life! read more

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I reached out to this salon and got a response right away from Jodi. I was looking to have an appointment for me and my daughter at the same time. She was very accommodating and had another one of her stylist handle my daughter while starting on my hair. My hair was super damaged and in need of some love. She recommended some great services and it wasn't outlandishly expensive! I showed her a picture of what I wanted and the color turned out perfectly, I couldn't happier. The salon is really cute and comfortable, I got the best scalp massage on a heated chair! My daughter was very happy with her hair cut as well. We will keep going and I highly recommend this salon!! read more

August Pearl Salon - Style and dye - Hair Salons Near Me - Hermitage, Tennessee

I've gone here for over a year and have never been dissatisfied. It's rare when you find a level of trust in your stylist at the level I have found. Thank you! read more

I saw Areona and had a wonderful experience! I've had a series of curly hair mishaps and Areona took the time to see where my hair is at and where I want it to be! I love the cut and color she gave me! 10/10 would recommend to anyone out there! read more

I found Jodi Stormshak on Facebook where someone had asked for the best place to get their hair done. Then I looked at Instagram to see her work. I fell in love with one particular hairstyle and color and I booked an appointment. I was so impressed by the cleanliness of the salon and the adorable decor. She was so thorough and asked many questions before we even started which put my mind at ease. I don't remember the last time I enjoyed getting my hair shampooed! It was so relaxing. Jodi is incredibly easy to talk to and I feel confident if you didn't want to chat much during your visit, you wouldn't feel pressured to. I will recommend Jodi to anyone I know that's looking for a professional haircut/style/color with a relaxed experience. read more

It is very disappointing to have to write this review as I would rather not have to but I don't know what else to do. I have been a licensed stylist myself for 24 years and I am certified in some types of extensions. The main stylist I saw was Randi-Ray. I originally wrote her a good review but after a few people commented on my hair and how much blonder it looked (not the crown) I noticed how different it was to when I originally came in. I am providing 7 photos. Photo #1 is of my gorgeous hair/extensions that I came in with and all I wanted was for it to stay exactly the same with my extensions moved up as they were. The only difference was I just needed a couple of my highlights on the top blended a little more but they all went much too dark. Photo #2 is what I show a stylist and my hair is based on that photo. Multiple times throughout my appointment, Randi cut down my stylists work from CA that I had paid $1600 for and my original stylist from Santa Barbara, CA Talk of the Town by Tami did an amazing job as can be seen in photo #1. Randi decided that her way was better but I did not get a better result as I ended up very blond and Randi did try to redu the extensions, but then they ended up too dark as you can see in the photo number 3. I tipped her as well when she redid them. I paid Randi, August Pearl salon $800, within that was a generous tip. I needed to add a few highlights back into the top/crown so I offered to pay to have it redone. She booked me with her assistant. I believe her assistant is a good stylist, however she put the foils in going the wrong direction so my hair still looked dark. I had showed her the photo #2 that I model my hair after and described exactly what I wanted and result was photo #4. I paid another $100. I messaged Randi, sent a photo showing how dark my hair was still and it didn't even look like it was highlighted. Randi sent me back a text saying that there is a lack of communication as to what I wanted and she fired me as a client. I called the owner, Jodi and told her what happened. Jodi agreed to put in a few highlights. When I got there, Jodi was very nice and I showed her the photo #2 of exactly what I wanted. I thought for sure this time I would have highlights that would show up like the photos #1/#2. After it was dried, my hair was still hardly any different (see photo #6) She said that she wanted it to blend with the bottom but that again was not what I asked for. I then showed her photo #1 as that is how I walked into her salon and she could see that there was a clear difference and she said that she would talk to Randi. I messaged Jodi to get an update a few days later. See photos of Jodi's text messages to me. There was not enough room to type them out so I had to do screen shots. I could not believe it. I again re-explained that I walked into her salon looking like photo #1 and now I look like photos #3-5, nothing like what I came in with or what I wanted and now my hair had been bleached and processed 3 times at her salon. I also paid fairly. I also explained that my extensions were coming out as you can see in photo #7. She completely ignored me. Unbelievable! I was very specific as to what I wanted with photos and how I came into the salon. I was in NO WAY difficult to work with as Jodi saw for herself. I was no different with her than the other 2 stylists. It's very obvious that her other stylists were gaslighting me to save their reputation with their boss Jodi and making me the client look bad. Also, if they took anymore time to fix it the way I paid for, then they would be losing money as time is money for them. The photos are clear, I paid almost $1,000 to August pearl and now I have to pay another stylist about $500 to fix my color for the 4th time and my extensions in terms of color for the 3rd time and the fact that they are coming out. I would not recommend this salon as Jodi stated they make you sign a form stating that they do not do refunds, yet they won't fix what you pay for. Photo #1 Hair I came in August Pearl Salon with Photo #2 The photo I base my color on that I show all stylists Photo #3/4 After Randi redid the extensions because it was overly blond Photo #5 Color/Highlights redone by Randi's assistant (where are they?) Photo #6 After Jodi attempted to highlight my hair as a showed her photo #2 (Still can barely see any highlights) Photo #7 Extentions coming out that Randi did. All photos are time stamped and correspond with my appointments at August Pearl Salon in Nashville, TN. read more

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Found this place in a desperate moment needing a whole hair overhaul. I searched online for a place with solid reviews and pictures to back it up. Jodi rescued me in the best way. Not only did she fix my sad graying & tired 40'ish yr old hair but she gave it new life with a hair treatment that strengthened & nourished it and worked some magic with beautiful color shades. I have super fine AND thin hair & she treated it gently, gave me some truly helpful aftercare/self hair care advice, & a cut that had even me believing it wasn't as limp and lifeless as I'd walked in believing. The salon is chill and even with me being quite an introvert Jodi is easy to vibe with and makes it an enjoyable session. I've now been a couple times, will continue to go, & definitely recommend. I don't see how anyone could go wrong here! They've got a great thing going & I'm here for it! read more

Alyssa is a magical faerie or you can call her a hairdresser that fixed my hair. Before her, my hair had a harsh grow out of two different lines of red near my roots & everything was choppy; not cohesive at all. We first did a consult which was super helpful to figure out what was doable and what I wanted. Plus we talked price & things no other hair dresser ever discussed with me before like what I want it to look like pulled up and half up. I was so hesitant with getting my hair done by someone else after a bad experience from another salon. Alyssa made me feel at home & she felt like a friend I've had my whole life. That is how easy our conversation flowed. Highly recommend her 100/10 and make sure you add on a conditioning treatment! They have snacks, drinks, a heated chair for the shampoo bowl. It was such a relaxing experience. My hair turned out better than I could have ever expected. I am obsessed! She is magical, very knowledgeable & you can tell she loves what she does. If you're looking for red or any transformation, she can without a doubt do it! read more

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CURLY LADIES - I have lived in a few cities in the last 10 years, so every time I move it's a long journey to find a stylist that can work and love curly hair. Nashville, was no different. I did research and tried a few places, but found a home with Liv! (view the instagram - your.mane.witch - my cut is on there too). She not only gave me a great color (while caring for my curl in the process), she also gave a fabulous cut! I was scared to go short, i never did it, but had the idea to go for a big change, and she executed better then I imagined. She is now Devacurl certified, but even before that, she was awesome! #CurlGirlApproved read more

Nashville Curlies. GO. SEE. LIV. I've been to two other Deva Curl stylists in the area and have never had as good of a cut or style as I did today. She worked with me on sensitivities to the Deva Curl cleansers, asked tons of questions before the cut, and gave me lots of tips as she styled my hair. She is my go to curly hair girl now and I'm already looking forward to my next cut. She was awesome! I had to take a picture before I even left the parking lot of the salon! read more

August Pearl Salon - I've never had curls this great or volume this amazing! - Hair Salons Near Me - Hermitage, Tennessee

Moved here from Chicago and it has taken me 6 months to finally find my salon after a few fails but I am so glad I found August Pearl! I received a cut and color from Liv and she is honestly one of the sweetest, down to earth people. She is very educated about the products she uses and you can tell she takes prides in continuing her education to learn about new haircuts, styles, coloring, etc. She takes the time to talk with you first before any service is performed and goes above and beyond to ensure a satisfied client (including fixing your makeup after hair dye removed it :))Everyone at the salon has been super friendly and it's an overall great atmosphere. Can't wait to continue my hair services with Liv here! Update: Got my brows done by Randi Rae and they look incredible! read more

Katelyn has brought so much life to my hair that's has been constantly bleached since I was in high school. I've never have had such soft, healthy hair! Katelyn is seriously the blonde queen. If you're blonde, you definitely need to go to her! The salon itself is warm and welcoming. Their entire staff is incredibly kind, and super helpful! If you need some top quality hair treatment, go to August Pearl. I have to move in a few months out of state, how I wish I could bring my girl Katelyn with me!! read more

I came in with color that was crazy bad- no more trying to color at home!! Katelyn came to my rescue and was a color correction SUPER STAR! She was such a trooper and so so nice. I was so scared to try a salon I had never been to or knew anyone that worked there. Katelyn was so welcoming -and informative!! She gave me some good tips to keep the beautiful color she gave me bright. I will never ever go anywhere else. Kate rocks read more

August Pearl Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Hermitage, Tennessee

Finding what I call a "hair partner" is always a journey when you move to a new city. After visiting a few other people, my coworker suggested that I visit Jodi. Honestly, I won't bore you with the details considering my before and after is the header of this Yelp page. She took my tattered hair and gave me the bloody vampire fantasy red that I begged her for. I could not be more thankful for Jodi and the girls at August Pearl. Katelyn is fantastic at cuts and Erin is blow out master! I know I could walk in and any of them would take care of me and my hair. I finally found my home salon! read more

August Pearl Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Hermitage, Tennessee

wow! Cozy and chic atmosphere with a touch of flair! I love it! Stylists are so professional, fun to be around and truly are "hair artists!" I love my cut, color and style, the attention to detail, hair treatments, products used, the scalp massage... everything has always been superb! Thank you to Alyssa and Jodi and staff as you do an amazing job making us ladies feel even more beautiful than when we came in! read more

I have been to 3 different salons in the last month trying to find someone who could handle my blonde! I FINALLY FOUND THIS AT AUGUST P! Katelyn is amazing, is an understatement. She really listened to me, and helped me turn my orangey yellow hair into a beautiful blonde. I could really tell she was passionate about her profession, taking time and pride in her work. I am so relieved I have finally found a stylist! Thank you Katelyn!!! You are definitely worth the drive from east Nashville! Before & After Photos for proof!!! read more

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I was one of jodis first clients at APS and I will be a lifetime client. She has transformed my hair in every way I've wanted, kept my price range in mind, and home above and beyond with educating me on keeping my style and color fresh. She is kind, brilliant and extremely genuine. She and her team will give you 5 star treatment and amazing hair. read more

Basically, as all curly girls know, it's nearly impossible to find someone who can cut our hair. Well I had filtered through many of the self proclaimed "curl experts" in Nashville and was still disappointed, and one night I stumbled upon Liv's instagram. I booked an appointment a few weeks later and I love her. SHE CAN CUT CURLY HAIR. And she HAS curly hair (very important). Guys, she just gets it. And she is fun and easy to talk to. She's super responsive if you have a question on maintenance or styling and really walks you through the process so you can replicate it at home. She is the best! read more

This is a cute little salon. I almost drove past it but it's actually easy to find. I saw Liv and she was great. She asked me a lot of questions about my hair and what I do to it. She knew her stuff and that made me feel comfortable. I don't really do much to my hair other then trim it. But I wanted to go a bit shorter and she gave me exactly what I wanted. Overall it was a great experience and I'll be back! read more

I have read wonderful reviews. Everyone in the salon was pleasant and nice. I did a consultation, looked at photos, and we selected a color. Later, after 4 hours in the chair, my hair came out a completely different color than that selected. I went home and cried. Real conversation: My mother (two weeks later): When are you going to get your hair done? Me: I just got it done. My mother: Seriously? Me: I'm going to grow it out. Then I'll start over. My mother: Did you pay for that? Me: Yes. My sister: I got better color at Walmart. Me: Apparently it was hard to work with my old color. My sister: I can make you an appointment with my stylist when you come to see me. Mother: Maybe your sister can get something at the drug store. read more

Update: Still coming back to Randi-Rae for all things dreadlocks! We've moved on in our journey and I now have a full head of locks with extensions! So grateful for all of the assistance she has given me along the way! read more

I've debated writing this review for 2 months. I really don't like leaving bad reviews because I understand the implications it can have on a business. But after lots of consideration I think it's important for others to know what I experienced to better prepare when choosing a new salon. Without going into too many details, I had my hair done at August Pearl a few months ago and after 3 visits and 22 hours in the chair I left with two tone, yellow/brassy blonde hair. It looked like I used boxed hair dye. People at work asked me if I dyed it myself. It looked unprofessional, it was bleached twice in one week due to color error and it really looked horrible. I went to another salon and paid for a color correction and have had to continue visiting the salon for treatments and cuts because of the damage. I reached out to the owner, Jodi, and asked for a refund (at least for the color correction) and she denied this request and ignored my follow up email. I sent her photos and explained the situation in detail. She said she was shocked because I offered to tip the stylist after my third time there and seemed pleased. I explained to Jodi that this is because I felt bad for her, I know she spent a lot of time on my hair and lost money not working with other clients and thats just how I am, I want to make sure the stylist is earning enough to survive (which is why I tip well and often). I also explained that because the stylist was so sweet I didn't say anything on my third time being there (all in one week) because I realized it was not going to be corrected in August pearl salon, and I didn't want to hurt her feelings. Here's what you need to know: August pearl will have you complete paperwork before they work with you so read the fine print. You will never be refunded- not even if there is damage They are a very expensive salon. I purchased product (which Jodi said I could bring in to exchange, but I'm not going to do that) and with product and cut, color, treatments and tip I spent $550 dollars The color brand they use appears to look very yellow when trying to go blonde. When I visited the other salons and sent pictures to multiple stylists of my hair that was done at August pearl they said it was not well done and the color was terrible. Owners of other salons suggested I request a refund. I cannot stress enough that you read the fine print on everything you sign at this salon. After my experience I've lost so much money. Starting with the $550 there followed by color correction and having to cut a lot of my hair off because of the damage. Again, I hate to leave this review but I really feel it's needed so other people know what to expect from my experience. read more

I started seeing Jodi at August Pearl Salon a few years ago and I'll never go anywhere else! Like, I'm talking, I would come back to see her if for some reason I ever moved away, style! She is always up for the craziest ideas, constantly expanding and evolving her knowledge and technique, and I have seen her work some absolute magic on color corrections. She's a master at balayage, blending, and vivids. You name it! Seriously go check the salons instagram and look at the literal art these girls are capable of! She's taken me from rosé to balayage to babylights to blue/green/purple tips, and several colors in between! She will always talk through your wish list and give you realistic expectations, and she will never make you feel rushed; all while ensuring your hair stays healthy, and providing you all the tips and tools you need to get the most out of your color or style. Hair care, for women especially, can be very time consuming and expensive. At APS, products are never pushed as an up-sale; they're described and recommended, only because they want you to love your style and keep your hair healthy and fresh for as long as possible. Because of that business mantra, and their amazing personalities, appointments are booked months in advance, and there are many, many, regular clients. The salon has grown, and several new stylists have come on board, and they are all absolutely awesome. The energy and vibe in the salon is fun and inviting--I mean, if you're going to spend hours together, it should be fun, and it definitely is. I highly recommend the Malibu & chem shot treatments. My hair has never been healthier and my color has never looked better! read more

August Pearl Salon - Bonnaroo style! - Hair Salons Near Me - Hermitage, Tennessee

I'd been looking for a new sylist for about 1.5 years after the salon I went to for years and years closed due to COVID. Long story short, it took me four stylists to get the look I wanted even though I showed each lady the same photo I found on Pinterest of a nice strawberry blonde. August Pearl is the salon where I finally found Paige, the amazing stylist who gave me that look. They encourage new customers interested in color to do a consultation beforehand to make sure you gel with your stylist and ensure you're not shell shocked by pricing. In my first appointment, I got root color, highlights, a deep conditioning treatment, bang trim and styling. The price was in line with what I expected and I very much appreciated the care with which Paige gave to ensure I was happy with the end result. I feel I've definitely found my new place and I've received so many compliments it's been amazing! read more

Roxy was AMAZING. She really took her time, listened to me (I was SO indecisive!) And made suggestions according to the several ideas that I had. God bless her. We came to a mutual agreement about my cut and she talked me through the whole process. She showed a genuine interest in me, made me feel comfortable, and my haircut is incredible! I left feeling beautiful (man, I needed that) and she was just so SWEET through the whole process. If you need someone to listen to what you want(even if you have multiple ideas) please trust Roxy. She cares, and evaluates everything in such a professional manner, while making conversation that makes you feel like she's an old friend. I would recommend her to my nearest and dearest. Thanks, Roxy!!!!! read more

Jodi is amazing! She does an amazing job with color and you can completely trust her with your style!! I can't imagine going to anyone else ever again. read more

Jodi is the absolute best! The salon is clean and decorated nice - it's a time when I get to feel pampered! My cut and color always are exactly what I ask for and look great! I would never go any where else! read more

I went in to get a hair cut and I loved it! I was serviced by Randi-Rae and she is so lovely and sweet. She was so informative about the products she used on me and what's good for my bleached blonde hair. Will definitely be going back to her next time! read more

I've been going to Jodi/APS for over 3 years now, she completely saved my hair. Never left there unhappy with the work she's done. From color, cuts to Brazilian blowouts this is the place to go!! read more

One of the single worst experiences of my hair blonde coloring for 20 years. I found stylist Katelyn on instagram with a hashtag looking for baby lights in Nashville. She represents her self as a blonde specialist. I went in with about 1 1/2" root and a previous blonde baby light job done by a stylist from L.A. that I loved. I explained I prefer a very light hi light without gold and no ashy toners. My hair regrowth to my ears was in silky condition considering its naturally curly and hi lighted. I was proud to have grown out most of the underlayer the last year and bragged about this to her. I showed her multiple pictures of my hair the previous 2-3 times I've had it done before moving here. Anyway, she insulted me multiple times with a very condescending attitude about everything to with my hair and what works for me. I find that strange in a stylist because at the end of the day, the client is left with the hair style and damage to care for after the fact so the clients opinion should come first or at least matter. She over hilighted my hair to a brassy shade of gold and then over toned it grey to try to compensate for the brassiness still peaking through. My hair was overlapped down to my ears and is still cracking to the ears where my old damage was as she bleached over those areas even after I had specifically asked her not to and bragged about how long I'd grown those areas out. I have spots and am waiting to get it fixed as soon as it stops breaking. read more