This is the first review I have ever written, but I need to warn people off of this salon. I was forced to cancel an appointment and gave only a half day's notice. They charged me the full price of a $169.00 service. I have never cancelled on them before--in fact, this was going to be only my second visit. I was also, of course, planning to reschedule this cut and color, but no longer. I am not sure when I gave them my credit card info, but they went ahead and charged it without my permission. I am honestly floored and I think it is unethical. I will fill everyone I know in on this ridiculous policy. I plan to dispute the charge, so hopefully the credit card company will keep me from losing the money. read more

I do and I don't love my new curly hairstyle I give this place maybe 4 stars but a 3.5 on my hair cut I took the stylist quiz and I chose Jes. She's an amazing person. I loved talking to her. She kind of understood what I was looking for but I should've been more direct which is not her fault. My hair looks mostly the same after the devacut except a bit more volume. I also kind of wanted to keep more of the length I had but now it's really short so I didn't like that about it. I was kind of looking for something a lot more different but not short. It looked amazing with the DevaCurl products. I wish it was still longer but what's been has been done. My curls basically look the same as it did before except shorter and more volume. Love the more volume, wish it looked more different, and wish it wasn't so short. I also loved that she gave me a free hand massage which is why I give the salon 4 stars. Except my DevaCut 3.5 stars. It was also really expensive for it to look the same but short. I paid $107 which is not what I was expecting. I'm kind of sad about it. I'll try going again and hopefully it's better and if it's not I'll try another salon. Overall great salon and services, not the greatest haircut lol read more

I've been here twice now and both stylists were fantastic. Each one were attentive and when they wash your hair, they give you a scalp massage. One of the best feelings and work taking the time out for. They also finish off with a hand massage while having a cover over your eyes - to ensure you can relax. Each stylist recommended additional products, this is one time you should not feel pressured to purchase - take your time and decide if it's right for you. They also have free sample product Fridays, i believe it's the first Friday of the month. Take the time out and scope out this place. read more

Go to Nate! He's the best! I'm always happy after leaving here. You get a nice hand massage and they clean your rings so when I leave, my hair is looking fly, my wedding ring is blinging and I leave feeling beautiful! I am definitely not a hair wiz and I've made a ton of mistakes trying new hairstyles and new haircuts. When I go in and see Nate, he knows what I would look good with and I trust him 100%!! He knows the colour that compliments and the length! He has always been spot on. So when you are looking for a hair salon, take that hairstyle matching quiz they offer and get to know your stylist and let them get to know you. Once you build a relationship like that... you'll never be disappointed. Be Inspired is worth the money and the time. read more

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We got our hair and makeup done here for a wedding 2 weeks ago. Most of the girls got makeup but I only decided to go with the hair since I'm pretty good at doing my own makeup, and usually like it more than if someone else does it, just picky like that :) so I showed the girl a picture of the hairstyle I wanted. Se was really nice, fast, she came close to the hairdo but not as I would have liked it. She did a tight side bun, wavy thing, and I wanted more of a looser look to it. It looked a little too prom-ish. Either way it was good enough. It is a really cute place, real clean and modern, we brought in some snacks and they provided mimosas and coffee and tea. Although I didn't get the makeup I was told by a couple of girls that they weren't a real fan of it. So go for the hair do! read more

When you're new to town, it's hard to find your "go-to" salon, and even harder to find a stylist that you like and does a great job. After going to a few other places and not being totally satisfied, I made my first appointment at Be Inspired. I'm glad I did! Everyone is friendly, and the salon itself is nice-sized, clean and modern looking. While you get your hair washed, they also give a complimentary hand massage which is a really nice touch! They also offer a rewards program which I've never seen another salon do. I've worked with Whitney who is super nice and professional. She was very helpful in matching me to another stylist when I wasn't able to make an appointment with her. Brittany most recently did my hair and I came in not knowing exactly what I wanted, and she ended up doing the most beautiful color/lowlight combination which I'm super happy about. Happy camper over here! read more

I've been seeing Jes for around 5 years now. I used to jump between hair stylists but she's so good that she's never getting rid of me. She's so nice, and talented (and realistic for all my ideas, which I'm very thankful for). Conversation and experience are great every time. Be Inspired is a beautiful salon, very modern. read more

I've been going to Be Inspired for two years and have worked with several of the stylists, all of whom I've really liked. My first review on Google from two years ago (see below) holds true, although I now work with Amanda and have further experience of the salon's level of expertise and customer care. [From 2013]: I visited Be Inspired after reading the mass of positive feedback on the web, and I was totally validated in my choice. I had a pretty specific vision, going from long hair to a medium graduated bob with bangs, and my lovely stylist Kailee understood immediately what I wanted and made it happen. She was pleasant, friendly, and made my visit a complete joy--and I even found out that she had gone all day (9-5) without eating, she was so busy. I couldn't believe the level of service I got, being one of the last clients in a very long and lunch-free day. I will absolutely continue to go to Kailee at Be Inspired, and I feel very confidant recommending the salon. read more

I adore this salon. It took me 6 years of living in Madison and getting sub-par hair cuts and colors from stylists who I didn't really vibe with to find this place. I have been so happy with everything here for the past 3 years... so much so that Anna was my wedding stylist 2 years ago and Hailey is still my regular stylist even though I have moved to the Milwaukee area. It's that good here, that I will travel from out of town just to get my hair done. Everyone is so professional. The perfectionism and attention to detail has been just what I'm looking for. You can tell that all the stylists here are passionate and knowledgeable about what they do. read more

I've been seeing Nate for about 2.5 years now, and he's the best. He's very good at getting to know you and your style so that he can recommend the best hair for you. Be Inspired may be a bit more pricey than some of the other salons in the area, but you get what you pay for, and when it comes to your hair, why would you want to have a cheap job done? I have curly hair and it's the only salon I've ever been to that I've left with a hair style I was 100% happy with. Most stylists at other salons don't know how to properly cut curly hair, but they are trained in it at Be Inspired. read more

Thank you so much to Tara at Be Inspired Salon for the wonderful color and cut she gave to me. I appreciate the way she listened to what I wanted and used her expert experience to make me happy. I know I am sometimes high maintenance -- but she never made me feel that way! The salon atmosphere is unbelievably clean and organized and all of Kati's staff is great. It is very important for me to work with other businesses that show appreciation for their customers. I feel that Be Inspired Salon honestly appreciates the fact that I choose them. They take great care of me and I would highly recommend others! Thank you again for providing this awesome salon here in Madison! Marianne Gariti 608-395-1821 read more

I love my hairstylist, Erin, she does a wonderful job with my hair. She's personable, patient, and really listens to what I want done. She also does an excellent job with my 3 year old who has curly hair. She's very sweet and patient with her and her hair turns out great! Erin is my go to girl for my hair that's for sure! I also love the online booking which makes it easy to schedule an appountment. read more

I had a hair appointment to fix a bleach mishap and the hair dresser I was with was completely rude and took an hour and a half just to do test strips on my hair. i made another appointment for a month later to come back and finish, I ended up having to call and cancel the appointment and the woman who I spoke to on the phone was rude as well. do not go to this salon if you want to be treated well! read more

I love this salon! The staff is amazing & not to mention, Every time I come to visit Madison, I get my hair colored & styled by darien ! I highly recommend this salon. read more

I started going to Be Inspired Salon earlier this year and couldn't be happier. My hair has always been a challenge (read thick, fine and weird texture all at the same time). I have been in a few times and have been thrilled. My color and cut now work WITH my hair, not against it, and they really took the time to understand me and how I would best work with my hair. I've been so impressed with their services and their customer service that I have made this our family salon. From 2 years old to 46 years old, we are very happy with Be Inspired Salon. read more

I needed to get my hair done for an important event and my stylist at another shop couldn't fit me in. She recommended Be Inspired Salon for my curly hair and I was very please. The receptionist was very knowledgeable and Jes was perfect. I came in for the DevaCurl treatment that week and returned the following week for a style. Both were a great experience. read more

So about two months ago I decided to go short. Maybe a pixie, maybe a bob, all I knew is I wanted it off my shoulders. I feel like a change and wanted to try a new salon. Checking reviews I found Be Inspired. Tons of great reviews. I picked Anna but it would take six weeks to get in because of my schedule... I was fine with that since I didn't know what I wanted yet. few weeks before my appointment I got a call saying I had to pick a different stylist. I let her know that I wanted to go short so she said Brittany would be a great fit. First time at the salon and I go through the wrong door. I'm sure it's annoying I was about to turn around and a stylist (who was super nice about it) let me in. I did apologize but she just brushed it off : ) I was surprised that 4 girls in the salon that night had a rubber band in their hair. none were really a ponytail per say but with such great reviews and all the updos they do I was surprised. I get it, that's why I wanted to go short because it's so easy just to grab a rubber band and be done. within few minutes I'm back with Brittany - she's asking lots questions : ) and so I show her 22 pins. All short, from bob's to pixies. for her to look at and I honestly wanted to see what she would go with for me. She didn't like any of them - let me know do to my thin and fine hair those cuts would not be a good fit. She then was searching for a picture of what she thought would be good cut. I then showed her my other pinterest board with 200 pins in it (almost)... nope, she didn't like any of them. she found the picture and it was a cut I had done in the past. it was... to me...a mom bob. simple, straight, flat basic bob. Not bad. just I guess not what I was hoping for. When she got ready to start cutting, she told me she did not want to take it up much past my shoulders ... sort in the middle. I should have just got up and walked out at that point. I really regret it looking back. I wasn't sure if she was done cutting yet but she asked what I thought so far... and I nodded yes.. I didn't know what to say. As she styled it it just wasn't me. it was long and cute. she put curls in it that made the ends turn up... and by george it was cute! Very cute very very cute. She also showed me a product that helps I assume with clients that are losing hair because it adds brown (my hair color) to hide your scalp. I think she used the can up showing me how great it worked on me : ( As I got ready to go I told her I wasn't happy with it. I regret it now. I made her cut it shorter. She then made it into a bob. This time she just brushed out the curls she had put in it and started cutting. (It took a few days before my husband told me... I think your hair cut if off. just the one side in the back is longer :(I was really unhappy.) When she showed me I just paid $42 for this cut. and I debated about tipping my old waitress days hit me and I put $8 tip. I also regret that but I remember those tipping days. Brittany and I are not a good fit. I got the haircut on wednesday Oct 7, on Oct 10th I called and said I needed it fixed and I would take whoever could get in in the soonest. I was told that since Britteny cut it she has to "fix it". The soonest is Oct 20th at 7:30. I did try calling again on Oct 12th, and asked again, said I could come in by 5:30 and would take anyone. No. they keep asking for me to come in earlier but unless my husband takes time off work or I pay to get a babysitter it makes no sense to me to do this for them when they messed up. So for almost 2 weeks I will own this $50 haircut that is not straight in the back. Every day I make sure to try and wear it messy with hopes others don't notice. I'm debating if I should even go back. read more

Do not go here if you want to feel respected by the staff! I was really hopeful that this place would be my new go-to hair salon. However, when I went here to get my hair colored before a wedding this summer, my stylist completely ruined my hair color and left me looking like a zebra while charging me hundreds of dollars. Worse than that, when I tried to contact the salon manager about it, she ignored me for a whole month. Finally she had me come in to talk to one of their "master stylists" who disregarded everything I had to say about how I disliked my experience. I left feeling disrespected and cheated by all the staff. I really liked my hair cut and would love to return, but after such a horrible experience I would never trust them to listen to my concerns in the future. read more

As a curly girl, the pain of finding a stylist who can work with my fine, naturally curly hair is real. After being ghosted by my regular stylist and in dire need of a cut, I took a chance and booked a Diva cut with Jes. She is wonderful! She took time to understand what I was looking for, talk to me about what she thought my hair could and could not do, brought shape back to my hair and worked with all the challenges natural curls bring (my cow licks and straight areas unfortunately are right up front). I love my new cut! It was a great experience from start to finish. My only regret is that we don't live in the area. I will be scheduling another cut with Jes whenever we are back in town. read more

I recently moved to Madison and was looking for a new hair dresser. Front desk staff were friendly and welcoming. They start off by asking to complete a Par-Q form, which I thought was professional. Since I had never been before, I asked for a recommendation for long cuts with layers for thick hair. Brittany ended up working with me. She was very friendly, but seemed to be a bit timid. I asked for long layers and for it to be thinned out since my hair is quite thick. She did keep the length, which I was very happy about since I have experience with stylist chopping it all off, however, I do not think she has experience layering or thinning. My hair was all the same length and felt very choppy. I was pretty upset. Another turn off was that I could clearly tell this hair salon encourages their staff to push product. It was uncomfortable and unforgiving. read more

Good online booking experiences. Good hair cuts. Nice to drink a glass of wine while getting a cut. Great head massages with washing. HOWEVER, the wait time got worse each time I had an appointment. If I have an appointment I should never have to wait over 30 minutes. I won't be going back. read more

Demi was amazing-- I get my hair cut in Chicago where I live but was in town and needed to get a cut/color and could not wait-- I paid HALF of what I normally pay in Chicago and even though I go to a top salon in Chicago, Demi's color and styling was superior to what I typically get. She was also very sweet and asked a lot of questions about what I wanted-- really impressed and I will somehow be back to get another cut at Be Inspired. read more

I have wavy hair and had just switched over to DevaCurl products shortly before moving to Madison in 2012. I wanted to find a salon that was trained in the DevaCurl haircut method, and luckily found Be Inspired Salon. I love the rewards system and the online appointment booking system! My only suggestion would be to allow clients to purchase products through the website. All staff members I have interacted with have also been incredibly friendly. I have had my hair done by Amanda, Anna, Diana, and Jena, and they are all fabulous! They are great communicators, and ask all the right questions so they can recommend a style to suit your needs. I would sincerely recommend each of them to anyone. read more

Friendly service, clean modern space and my stylist, Erin, does a great job. I like all the extra amenities like the shampoo, hand massage, and that they offer a complimentary trim two weeks after your haircut. I'll be going here from now on. Gotta stay fresh! read more

Nate colored, cut and styled my hair- and it looks beautiful!! The color is even better than I thought it would be, and the cut finally feels stylish. I am pregnant and he was mindful to make sure I was comfortable. You should probably budget about $200 if you are getting a color, cut and style. I was a little surprised at the price at the end, but overall I am very happy. read more

It's hard to find a good haircut in Madison. It just is, at least for men. I tried several places... some dude who did hair out of his house... a few salons that were expensive and didn't provide good results... Supercuts, even... a place on the west side specializing in men's haircuts (I could have done a better job with a Flow-Bee). My friends in Minneapolis were asking me what was wrong with my hair. It was bad. I was referred to BeInspired, and have been happy so far with the quality and value of Amanda's work. I've been three times, and each time has been consistent. I don't know of anyplace else in town where you will get a wash, cut, hand massage, and a glass of wine for such a reasonable price. Also, it's a locally-owned business, not some joyless chain. I'll be back. read more

I am new to the Curly Girl phenom and had been using DevaCurl products and haircare methods for about a month when I decided I would get a cut by a certified DevaCurl stylist. This is the only DevaCurl salon in the area and it came recommended by a co-worker, so I thought I would try it. I looked at the website, where cuts are listed as starting at $40+. According to the website, all cuts include a cleansing and conditioning. I called and explained that I was new to the Curly Girl thing and wanted a DevaCurl cut. She scheduled me with a lead stylist and warned me that it would be a long appointment since there would be a consult to start the appointment. The cut was fine; it was cool to do the cut dry. My stylist was perfectly fine, quite nice. The final cut was not much different than what I walked in with but was a decent cut all in all. When I went to pay for the cut, I was horrified to hear that it would cost $78.00. I knew it would be more than $40, as it was a lead stylist and a long appointment. That said, the cut wasn't anything difficult, edgy or super creative; it was a good cut but certainly not a $78.00 cut! I swallowed hard, calculated the tip and paid up, and asked if that was her standard price. It was for the DevaCurl cut, she told me. I'm thinking what the heck cost so much more? The consult, cleansing and conditioning are all listed as being complimentary or included in the price, per the website. Holy Cannoli!! I was horrified that I paid $78.00 for a cut that wasn't much different than what I went in with. I should have asked the receptionist when I scheduled the appointment what the cut would cost. That's completely my bad. That said, the website is misleading at best. It makes no mention of this cut being nearly twice the price of a regular cut and the receptionist made no mention of it either. I will not be going back and I cannot recommend this salon. I could have gone to my regular stylist for half the price and been just as satisfied with the cut, if not more. There won't be a next time for me at Be Inspired Salon. read more

What a Great Experience... If time matters to you as well as experience and quality, go see Erin at Be Inspired Salon. I saw her for the first time this week. She washed and cut my hair, gave me a hand massage and a hot towel, and did it all in only 30 minutes! I'll definitely be back. read more

My hair stylist moved and had to look for a new stylist so I had searched for hair salon and Be Inspired stood out! Drinks and hand massage, why not! I had an amazing experience. It was my first time at this salon and everyone was really nice and the service was excellent! The stylist was very knowledgable and professional and friendly! I didn't want anything specific and he knew exactly how to cut and style my hair to my face shape. I found my new favorite hair salon! Thank you! read more

Brides Beware. Serious Bridal Tax here. I had been a loyal client and because my stylist was awesome, seriously fantastic, and actually gave me the inspiration for what I wanted my hair to look like on my wedding day. I wanted to see what it would take to get my hair and make up done. Strike 1: You can't just make an appointment. You need to speak to their "bridal consultant first. (DON"T DO IT.) This would not be an issue if this person cared about serving you an an individual bride, but that isn't what it is. This is the beginning of being on the bridal assembly line. You are not an individual here. You are a bag of money in a white dress. Strike 2: You have to pick from the bridal packages that start at $600 dollars. I found the prices for their special occasion hair and make up. Even with a practice run it's under $300. There is no difference in the price if you have short hair and want just a little natural glow, or want them to weave a basket on your head. Strike 3: The justification of the doubling of the price, they'll give you a tube of lipstick, mimosas, and you get to keep the false lashes they put on your faces whether you said you wanted them or not. Strike 4: ZERO talk about actually using the wonderful stylist who actually made me want to use their service in the first place. Strike 5: If you notice the discrepancy in the pricing and want to speak to someone about it, don't hold your breath. The front desk told me someone would call me twice. It did not happen. I loved my stylist, but I will not give this place another dime since they rip off brides on their big day. read more

Two words: Bourbon & hand massage (okay... three words). They won't tell you at the counter when you check in, but you're welcome to some bourbon or a glass of wine while you wait for your stylist! I've been getting my hair cut at Be Inspired for about a year now and I love it. Anna is my stylist and she does it right every time. A lot of my coworkers say that Nate is awesome too, thought he's never cut my hair. I also have me the owner, Katie, and she is solid and does right by her staff. read more

My stylist, Chris H, has been responsible for giving me the best haircuts for the past 24 years! I first met him when I needed a color correction and went to a salon in Milwaukee and the girl that was helping me kept asking him for tips. His answers were in stylist code because he was telling her exact product names to use to correct it! "Use b26 and then c 43". The man knew his stuff! I decided then and there that he would be doing my hair from now on. I have followed him wherever he has been and when he made the move to Madison, I had to follow him there as well. Honestly, I get the best haircuts with lots of compliments from colleagues and friends from him. He is always open to suggestions, has ideas for things to try to stay current, and is an amazing man. As long as he is within traveling distance, he is the guy who I see. He makes me look good and I am eternally grateful for the past 24 years of friendship and looking good!! read more

I had my hair colored with lowlights. I was very disappointed. I called to see what could be done to fix the problem. I received a less than polite call back. I decided to go elsewhere, where the problem was taken care of. I absolutely love my hair now and it was a third of the price!!!! read more

Great salon, super professional, and overall great experience. Free drinks (including bourbon), hand massage, and a perfect fade. Wha more could a guy ask for! Anna is extremely talented and I will definitely be returning read more

Went to this salon to refresh my layers and get a bang trim. I worked with Whitney, who did an awesome job with the bang cut, hair cut, and blowout. Until now, I had never found a hair stylist in Madison that knows how to deal with my hair (kind of wavy and very frizzy). Every time I have had a blowout done at other salons I end up walking out of the salon with a frizzy mess because no one knows how to deal with my hair. In addition, this is the only place where I have gotten a good bang cut that looks nice and even. It was refreshing to finally get to work with someone that knows what they're doing when dealing with hair that is not straight. Would highly recommend working with Whitney and will definitely be back in the future. A+++ read more

I cannot speak to their actual services, this review is just of their customer service and pricing, which ultimately made choose not to use their services... I called looking for a place to get my hair done with my wedding, which will be on a Sunday. We set up an appointment to get more information. When I got there all she did was talk pricing. She couldn't answer any other questions, like "do I have enough hair to do this hairstyle?" I had several questions like that, and all she said was "you'll need to speak to a wedding specialist for that". What did I come here for? They could have given me pricing information on the phone or in an email, I didn't need to waste the time it takes to drive out there. I'm in school, working two jobs and planning a wedding - time is precious! And speaking of pricing! An extra $200 just to have a Sunday appointment?! The price for the hairstyle (not counting the $200 Sunday fee) in the range I found other places offering, but at the very top of that range. She also really tried to sell me on getting my makeup done, which I did not want. The woman wasn't rude per say, but the whole experience of not getting my questions answered, being sold stuff I didn't want, and the huge price tag, I left feeling awful - and I worried that would be the feeling I would have on my wedding day. I kept looking, and found 4 other salons that would provide services for me on a Sunday, the one I went with was so incredibly nice, seemed so knowledgable, answered ALL my questions, and was less than half the price when you factored everything in. read more

What a great experience! Just had a scalp facial done yesterday. 45 minutes of relaxation. They started by offering me a white wine. What a treat! Then shampoo, treatment, and a head and hand massage. The "facial" finished off with a blow dry and style. Diana, my stylist, was attentive, friendly, and professional. I will definitely be back! read more

Not only was my curly girl hair cut an experience unlike any other, my stylist went above and beyond expectations. The hand massage I received was a welcome relaxing additional touch and then when my stylist offered to clean my rings I was completely surprised at the "out of the box" detail they were providing. read more

I was in desperate need of a cut and Be Inspired Salon was just what I needed to update my look! The stylists there are professional, curtious, and have reasonable rates! read more

I love Be Inspired. I have naturally curly hair and I have never ever been completely satisfied with my haircuts. I would get really nervous before getting a haircut which in retrospect sounds ridiculous! But after visiting Be Inspired I have never had any qualms about my hair style. It is the best place in town to get a curly hair cut. my hair actually looks great, whether I wear it curly or straight. Booking an appointment is really easy. Everyone is very nice and they always email me and call me a few days before the appointment to remind me of the time. I have made considerable changes to my hairstyle with help from Amanda. I have never been led astray and my hair looks and feels great! i have been complimented a lot on the color and the cut. a very satisfied customer! read more