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    Bowie Salon and Spa

    4.3 (278 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndHair Stylists
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Services - Bowie Salon and Spa

    Bridal hair services

    Blowout

    Chemical treatment

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    Color only

    Haircut

    Cut and color

    Hair styling

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    Chelsea M.

    This is honestly the first bad review I've ever written. I have spent the last couple weeks trying to communicate directly with Bowie salon and my stylist Karie but my experience has gone from bad, to worse, to inexcusable. New to Seattle, wanted my hair done for drivers license picture and birthday this month. Made the mistake of calling Bowie Salon, and they offered me a consultation. Went and paid $30 for a roughly 10 minute consultation with Karie. The appointment they offered me was 3 weeks away, one day before my license picture. (Note:Getting dmv appointments isn't easy these days!) Almost 3 weeks later I'm in the chair almost 10 minutes before Karie brought a piece of paper to sign with the price on it: $458 (minus the $30 from the consultation). I was shocked, but felt that I had no time left to figure out another solution in the next 24 hours. I also figured the job would be well done since I've never paid close to that, even at high end salons. Clearly I should have asked the cost before then but I have been to so many places I thought I had a rough idea. Either way they should have let me know ahead of time, since I came in for a consult. Also she said it would take multiple sessions to "fix" my hair. I now see that would be roughly $1,000- $1,500 for something I've had done in one session most of my life? Seems like a scam. Once the process was done I saw it didn't look right but figured I'd see it dry before panicking. Already over the 3 hr time she blocked for me, I asked if she was going to trim my hair. She told me she didn't know I wanted a haircut! Thought I'd made that clear when I was there the first time. Also never had someone bleach my hair and not want to at least trim it. She told me her next client was there so she wouldn't have time. She and another girl blow dried my hair and as I got up she asked if I liked it. I half heartedly smiled, I never had a chance to look at it. She ushered me to the front and they offered me a haircut the next day with a different stylist for $95. I asked if it would have been that much on top of my color today to which they replied "Karie is a master stylist and her haircuts are $115". I've been wondering if Karie would have alerted me to this before trimming my hair, had she had time. (Had she cut my hair the total would have been $573 BEFORE tip! Making the tip $114. That's $687 for a cut and color). I told the girl I would not like to make another appointment and I paid and left, feeling horrible. I tipped less than 20% which I would never normally do, hoping that at least my color was okay. When I got home I looked at it in the mirror and started crying !! My hair looked awful. Streaky, uneven, patchy, tacky..she only "felt comfortable" pulling the bleach part way through my hair, creating three clearly different colored sections. I could go on but the pictures I've attached speak for themselves. Friends (some of whom are hair stylists themselves) urged me to call Bowie immediately, I did. They told me I'd have to speak with Karie who was busy. She called me back the next day but I was busy. I called her back the next morning and she was busy. Next Wednesday it had been a week and my call was still unreturned. I called again, she called me right back. She gave me some cliche lines that she "cares about her work and wants her clients happy" but went on to argue with me. Saying things such as "you should know I did many foils I mean they were on YOUR head", "I didn't know you wanted a haircut, you said you were growing it out and haven't been good about getting consistent haircuts", and "if money was an issue you should have told me and I could have made you an appointment with one of our many other stylist for much cheaper". So you mean to say that I just happen to get the most expensive "master stylist" yet the salon felt no need to inform me of the price even though I came in ahead of time for a consultation. Based on Bowie Salons price list a full foil is $128+, but my "double foil" was $205 EACH. And I was just supposed to assume that? Had I loved my hair, things would be different. At the end of our short phone call Karie asked what I want done, and I said I'd like to send her the pictures and then talk about what to do. I sent them and NEVER GOT A RESPONSE. I called two times over the next week and was told she was busy. It's been 10 days since we spoke so it's clear she's just hoping I go away. After all this, how awkward (and unprofessional) would it be to have to go back to a stylist that did a terrible job on your hair and then argued with you about it ! At this point I really just would like to ask for my money back because it will take a lot more of my time and money to fix her work. But when I asked if I could speak to a manager or owner they said no I would have to deal with Karie. This entire situation has been a nightmare and I hope I can save someone else from experiencing what I have.

    Beautiful airy space - very quiet and comfortable.
    rachel l.

    I came here for a special blowout and for full makeup by Shoka. Her sweet and delightfully attentive focus helped put me at ease. She gave a great shampoo and head massage. At the end upon my request she used a curling iron to give me the right volume I desired. The makeup was very elegant and subtle but just perfect. It was very beautiful. I was thrilled with the result. I left and went to take some headshots for my company website. I was beyond thrilled with the outcome. Five stars for Shoka for a blow out and makeup.

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    Kimberly did a great job with cut and color! I'm glad I got an appointment with her. I recommend her.

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    1 year ago

    Danielle gave me the prettiest balayage. I didn't have a picture, we just went off vibes. I think I found my forever stylist!!

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    Stella is amazing. I have been back several times and she always does an amazing job with color and cut

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    Great service very talented stylist. Color is great and haircut is perfect. Prices are reasonable.

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    Ask the Community - Bowie Salon and Spa

    Does the blowout service include heat styling?

    Blow dry starts at $55 and Flat ironing and curling are extra, typically $15-25.

    How much is it usually to bleach hair that is medium length? And is toning included or is that extra?

    At our salon, we invite you in for a consultation to give us a chance to see you hair and give you a written quote. A Bleach and Tone start at $150 and may take more than one application to get the desired look. We can give you accurate pricing and… Read more

    Hello! How much is it for a woman's haircut?

    Starts at $55

    Do you Olaplex in your color or hair treatments?

    Yes we offer Olaplex treatments and other treatments from Kerastase, Shu Uemura, Rene Furterer amd Keratin Complex.

    Do you do Balayage here? What is The price

    Yes we do offer Balayage. May I help you book an appointment? You can text us at 206-568-3300. Thank you Scott

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    Review Highlights - Bowie Salon and Spa

    She is an artist for sure and I will be going back to Karie for sure as my hair continues to grow back.

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    Berry Berry

    Berry Berry

    4.7(25 reviews)
    0.9 miChinatown International District
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    Tomoko is AMAZING. I've been to Tomoko twice so far, once for a haircut and once for hair color and…read moreI was extremely satisfied both times! She is very talented with what she does and very very attentive to make sure to get you what you want. We always have fun conversations as well. I'm Asian and our hair isn't the easiest to work with. I usually get my hair done when I visit Korea (but then COVID happened) or choose to find a Korean salon here, but I wasn't able to find one in Seattle nearby that lived up to my expectations. I also don't change my hair much - last time I got it chemically treated was almost 3 years ago, which I think makes chemical treatments tricky. Bleaching prior to coloring took a VERY LONG time but Tomoko was very patient with me and made sure we achieved the color I wanted. And despite bleaching for quite a while, I don't feel like my hair was damaged much (if at all). Oh, and oh my god, the head massage while washing my hair was A M A Z I N G. I think it was the best head massage I've ever gotten and I sort of wished I could stay there forever. The salon isn't big, but very well prepped for the pandemic (they check for your temperature prior to entering the salon, ask to wash your hands, everyone wears a mask and currently they don't use a blowdryer to dry your hair to minimize risks - they used a bonnet hood attachment for me) and I felt safe during both my appointments. As for pricing, it definitely isn't cheap but I think the salon lives up to the price and everything is transparent and as listed on their website.

    I went there 3 times. Last time I got a hair looked exactly the same as on the fashion magazine!read more

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    GLAM by Sassy - Jess doing the final touches!

    GLAM by Sassy

    5.0(15 reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown
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    I am so appreciative of Jess and her amazing team of makeup artists! They did my bridal makeup a…read morefew months ago, along with my best friend, mother, sister, mother-in-law, and two sisters-in-law. Everyone loved their makeup and enjoyed the overall experience. As someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup, I was thrilled with how Jess made me feel beautiful and glam while still looking like myself. A special shoutout to Caleigh, who did my autistic sister's makeup. She was so sweet and understanding, allowing my sister to take breaks when she felt overwhelmed, and I am sincerely thankful for her patience. I highly recommend Jess and her team for your wedding makeup!

    I'm a mother of four daughters and I cannot express what an amazing and talented Makeup Artist and…read moreHair artist Jess is. Jess not only caught and perfected the beauty and personal style of each my daughters, she gave them service which made them feel the way you want your daughters to feel on that all important day. Their wedding day. They felt totally served, they felt so special, so beautiful. They had not a care and had the most amazing experience. Thank you Jess We had all our daughters married within a couple years, wedding season, and Jess was our go to for the best experience we could ever hope for. When you find the right person you who fills all your needs and leaves you no worries and great results you rely on them for all your special events in your life. I cannot thank you enough. Terri

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    GLAM by Sassy - The make up done for my Wedding !!

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    The make up done for my Wedding !!

    Sensa Salon - Hair by Michelle!

    Sensa Salon

    4.7(611 reviews)
    0.8 miDowntown
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    I got a repair curly cut today from Ashely, and I can't recommend her or the service enough! Ashely…read moreis incredibly kind and easy to be around, and she truly listened to each of my specific requests with my hair (like not taking off too much bulk here, layers there, etc.) and personalized my haircut with my preferences, style inspos, and hair type/current state of hair health in mind. I also appreciate that she held off on cutting too much off on layers at first, then let me decide if I wanted to take more off later. She is a stylist that I truly trust. Also, I asked her SO many questions about curly hair, products, my hair type etc. and she was very helpful and had great recommendations. As far as this service, it is so worth it and feels luxurious. Especially if you are new to curly hair, don't know how to style it, or have never had a curly cut before (this was my first one). You start with cutting your hair (dry of course), then washing, treatment, wet styling, diffusing, and then additional cutting as needed once it's dry and styled and you can see how everything lays. It was so relaxing to sit under the bowl diffuser (they give you free beverages too), and she walks you through exactly how she's wet styling your hair as you go. She did a great job and I highly recommend!

    I can't say enough good things about Sensa Salon in downtown Seattle! Danielle gave me the cutest…read morepixie cut I've ever -- seriously, perfection. I have wavy hair, which can be tricky, but she absolutely nailed the shape and movement. It's exactly my vibe. Danielle is also incredible with color. She really understands what will work best for your hair and lifestyle. You can tell she's both highly skilled and genuinely passionate about what she does. The salon itself has a great aesthetic and the whole experience felt professional, comfortable, and fun. If you're thinking about going short, changing up your color, or just want a stylist you can fully trust -- book with Danielle. She's amazing!

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