Lori is AWESOME! She is new to Santa Fe but has been doing hair for decades. She *has a great price point* as well! I was in search of a new hair stylist and I was so tired of dealing with drama queens who spent the entire time doing my hair gossiping about clients and telling ME what I should do with MY hair and how I needed to buy products from them... alas!!! I have found a kind, normal person who is skilled and makes my appointment a pampering experience. Lori is very polite, extremely skilled, asks questions and is intuitive when it comes to hair! Here is the gorgeous asymmetrical, A-line, stacked Bob she has blessed my locks with! Thanks Lori, you've got a new regular! read more

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I'm in for a few days from out of town and as Alanis Morissette said, isn't it ironic that I found the BEST hairstylist I have ever had here at Che Bella Salon. Lori is MAD SKILLED and I am so grateful to have discovered her while on vacation. She took one look at my pandemic locks and got a glint of genius in her eye. I feel like a million bucks but the cost of my makeover was definitely not expensive. For the cut, color, and highlights she gave me I would have paid at least 50% more back home, and let me just underscore that the quality would not have been on par with what Lori did for me. Topping it all off, like another reviewer (Avalon W.) said, Lori was the perfect mix of friendly but not intrusive throughout the interaction. Kind and normal, indeed! Also I enjoyed interacting with Kristin who was working next to Lori's station while I was there. She was such a sweetheart and gave me a free bottle of shine treatment which Lori applied for me at the end of my cut and color. I was convinced that I needed a keratin smoothing because I couldn't get my crazy frizz tamed but Lori has proven what I've read and heard but never experienced that with the right cut, I can actually love my crazy curls. Thank you so much Lori (and also thank you for the recommendations for things to check out while in town: Bandelier Monument and Bradbury Museum, here we come!) read more

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just WOW!!! i took in a picture of the color/cut i wanted to Kristin and she did exactly what i wanted! i couldnt be more happy! it looks more healthy, feels amazing! Ive been going to her for years and i always plan going somewhere after my appt with her, i just HAVE to show my hair off! But this time she just blew me away! Best in Santa Fe for sure! read more

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I've lived in Santa Fe for several months and had some not very great experiences with two past hairstylists. Feeling very frustrated and apprehensive with trying yet another salon, I'm happy to say three times the charm! A friend had recommended that I try Che Bella and hairstylist, Lori. I'm so happy that I did. From the moment I sat in Lori's chair, I felt like I found someone who was listening to what I was looking for, and understood what I was hoping to change..Lori has many years of experience, and while she is incredibly knowledgeable, she is not someone who just does what she thinks is best, while acting like she's listening, she really hears you and works with you! I went from a very drab dark brown to a warmer brown, with lovely blonde highlights. I can't say enough how pleased I am to have found such a lovely salon, and finally, an outstanding stylist! Thank you! read more

I have found the best hair dresser in town (finally). Kristin at Che Bella is fantastic. I showed her a photo of what I thought may work for me, and she did exactly that. Chopped off close to 8 inches in a blunt cut bob and I just love it. I have never received so many compliments for such a short hair cut in my life. The 2 dogs in the salon were well behaved and in fact, shy due to the thunderstorms outside. From shampoo, cut and dry - I was out of there in 30 minutes. Super professional and the cut just suits me and my face. Customer service was A+. I will definitely be recommending her to anyone who asks :) Thank you, Kristin @ Che Bella Salon!!! read more

I've been getting my hair done here for the past 15 years and would never consider going anywhere else. I live in Albuquerque and make the trip to Santa Fe monthly because no one else has ever come close to getting my color so perfect! If you want top notch, timely and consistent service, this is the place to go! read more

Lori is AMAZING!! I came to her in a state of desperation after another local salon hacked my hair into a mess of choppy, random and unblended layers. Lori came to the rescue. Lori is a talented, hair artist who was able to create a beautiful haircut out of something that was truly a disaster. She made me feel special and cared for every step of the way! AND her haircuts are super affordable. You won't find a haircut of this quality at this price point elsewhere in Santa Fe. I highly, highly, highly recommend Lori! She was kind and conversational in a super genuine and pleasant way and she literally worked magic! Thank you Lori and for those of you looking for a salon to call home, Che Bella is it!! read more

I am so glad I found a stylist who listens, tries to educate you about healthy hair and always does a great cut. Very skilled, timely, friendly and always happy to see you walk through the door. Lori is my go to stylist and has never let me down. I highly recommend her, she will make your hair and your week beautiful. read more

Great haircut, perfect color, good vibe. Highly recommend this place. Kristen is truly outstanding. First time I came in, I was recovering from a terrible color experience and a badly grown out haircut. When she was finished with me (very quickly, BTW), I had fabulous color and cut -- both of which lasted a long time. Second time around was just as good. I'll be back for sure. Note: if you don't like dogs, this place may not be your cup of tea. :) read more

A friend recommended Kristin several months ago and I have to now recommend her to you. I've had two colors and one cut and she does really good work. My friends from home tell me my hair looks great. And better than all that, she did this great work while I was on chemo and lost half my hair. She was sensitive to my worries about my hair and took good care of me. She was also encouraging without being too over the top about the whole cancer thing. Now that I'm cancer free, she's giving me tips on how to get my hair back in shape. It's difficult to move to a new place and have to hunt up a decent hair stylist. Compounded by my health issues, this was really a tough search. But thank goodness I found Kristin! read more

I needed a last minute haircut for a conference. Laurie squeezed me in and did a fabulous job. I will be back on my next visit.

Kristin does wonders. I'm telling you there's no stylist out there that can compete. Unfortunately for my hair, I moved to Eugene, Oregon and am only able to have her fix my hair (from all the other bad cuts and color I've been through since trying to find a replacement) when I make it to Santa Fe for vacations. I'm beginning to think that having been spoiled by the perfect cut and color by Kristin, the bar has been set far too high and I may need to move back or find more vacation time and stop trying to find a replacement stylist. I've been seeing Kristin for 12 years. She's a true professional. Her New York style + training and caring personality have made her an amazing business woman and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone living in or just passing through Santa Fe. But be forewarned, you won't ever find another stylist to measure up. read more

When I'm in Santa Fe, Che Bella salon is the place I go. Kristin is busy but you know that she hires only the best because she sets a high standard at her salon. So, I recommend making an appointment with Lori if you can't get in with Kristin. She's a good listener and I trust anyone Kristin hires. read more

Santa Fe RUDE! Yes there are stylist out there that can go all Diva on you, but this is Santa Fe for G*d's sake, not New York! So 24 hours in advance of my daughter's appointment, I left a message that I needed to change her cut and color to just a cut. So later on I answer the phone and said "Hello" and Kristen starts yelling at me! Not kidding here. I wasn't canceling the appointment, I was CHANGING it and she was having a cow! ONE - were dealing with a teenager who's never had a color before, was undecided, and Kristen knew this. TWO - Her time is JUST as important as MINE. I just don't care that she now has 30 minutes open. That's part of doing business. (And who colors in 30 minutes anyway? Does that mean she rushes through it while taking care of two other customers? Probably.) I guess I need to find someone who understands what Customer Service means, as it doesn't seem to mean anything here... Especially for $150! read more

Well, there's no one to answer the phone (called 6x over 48 hrs), they don't return their voice mail messages, and their 'website' is a joke, so I think not. read more

I have only been in Santa Fe a few months and my first haircut here at another salon was a disaster. Read about Kristen and decided to try her and see if she could fix my mess. She is the best! She immediately knew what she had to fix and my hair looks fantastic, even better than when I had it cut in my previous home, LA. I have had so many compliments and have been spreading her name all over town! I will never go to anyone else. read more

Hadn't gotten a haircut in Santa Fe since I moved from NYC, 10 months, and thought I'd finally get over my fear and try my luck in Santa Fe. Steve (I think), cut my hair. Very nice guy, but quickly became evident he had no clue how to cut men's hair. Maybe I'm just unlucky, but am scared again to ever cut my hair in Santa Fe read more

Love getting my hair done here! Kristin is awesome! Always a great color and cut! She cares about how your hair looks and always takes the extra time and steps so you leave feeling great! read more

Was in Sante Fe on my way to LA and needed an appointment to accommodate my travel schedule--no problem! Steven greeted me at the door, the shop had a hip and warm vibe. I wanted a men's hair cut where I felt comfortable knowing the stylist (Steven) listened to what I was looking for, I got that, a great hair cut and a great experience! read more

Got my first haircut today with Kristen. She did a great Job, just what I asked for. So glad I found her on yelp. I see why she is a five star stylist. Would highly recommend her read more

I was vacationing in Sante Fe and my hair was looking pretty drab. I called and was able to see Steven. He was friendly, took the time to find out what I wanted and then did an awesome job highlighting my hair. He was a joy to chat with and gave us lots of options for places to eat. Only wish I lived in Sante Fe so I could go to him on a regular basis. read more

I came in to fix a bad cut that I didn't really know what to do with, and Kristin listened very closely to me, offered some insightful suggestions of her own and gave me a cut I feel really good about. I like stylists who are straight with you and will tell you when an idea just doesn't look right. She was patient when I didn't know exactly how to fix it and spent extra time with me until I left feeling super confident and happy. She seems to have an intuitive sense of lines and shapes in whatever style. read more

I love when a bad thing turns out GREAT! I have trust issues with my hair, really I do. I had been totally loyal to my stylist in LA for years, so when I moved to town recently I tried to be very cautious about finding a great salon. I had been going to another salon in town that I wasn't totally thrilled about, but I was still willing to give them another chance. That was until they completely bailed on my appointment that I had booked a week in advance. No phone call, no email, nothing. I showed up at my time, and the door was locked and the lights were out. I was peeeeeeved, as I had scheduled my day around that appointment and had rescheduled my own clients. Well I wasn't giving up. I live right by Che Bella so I decided to give a shot in the dark and SURE enough, Steven was kind enough to give me a full color treatment and a sexy bang trim on the spot before his next client. Not only that, but I ADORE the color, it is beyond perfect and exactly to the caliber that my stylist in LA does. He is new in town, from Los Angeles as well. Also, I am sensitive to Chemicals, and the Salon did not offend me at all. I did not leave with red eyes, to the contrary I left feeling relaxed, happy, and pampered. And I fell in love with the beautiful dogs, so that's a plus! I will be back, thanks Steven! read more

I've been going to Che Bella for over ten years. I'm very particular about how my hair looks and Kristin and her staff have always tuned in to what I want in terms of color and style/cut. More than that, recently I had a health reason to switch to all natural products and Che Bella immediately went the extra mile to find the best products for me. This kind of caring personal attention is pretty wonderful. Best of all, my friends tell me my hair looks the best ever! read more

Fairly new in Santa Fe, and looking for a good salon. I found Che Bella on this web site and booked an apt. with Kristen for my "future" daughter in law and myself. We both just LOve our cut and color!!! Yes, don't hesitate to book an apt., you won't be sorry! I'll be back, and thank you Kristen!! read more

My friend and I were visiting Santa Fe recently and I needed to find a Hair Salon because I'd been traveling for weeks. My hair needed a cut and color. I only use Goldwell color and carry my formula with me; you might say i am particular about this. With the right Google search and lots of luck. Kristen and Che Bella were listed as a possibility. Since the salon was on the same street as the hotel, i decided to make an appointment there. So very very glad I did! Kristen is great, the salon is great, my cut is great and the color is what i have come to expect. My friend decided to make an appointment with Isabel for a mani-pedi and she came out all shiny and bright, fingers and toes. Isabel did a fantastic job and my friend was so glad she came along with me. Thanks for a great Santa Fe experience - we'd love to return! read more