YUP, Bo is my girlll!! I moved here from the south bay two years ago and honestly hadn't been able…read moreto find my new hair girl until today. She's super cute, so sweet, and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hair color. She also helped fix a not-so-great haircut and color situation I had going on, and my hair turned out amazing. The vibes were immaculate lol, the salon is beautiful, and I genuinely felt so cared for and taken care of the entire time. I'm so happy I finally found my person here. Highly recommend Bo!!

This was my second time with Bo, and I am always very happy after each appointment. The first…read moreappointment was a bob cut and I loved it! This appointment was a slightest trim with chocolate lowlights! I've tried other places to get this look and it has always comes out lighter than I wanted. She listened to what I wanted and it came out great! We were chatting the entire time and amazing head massage while shampooing! I highly recommend Bo!!

I had been a returning client of Alchemist Hair Studio and previously saw another stylist there who…read moredid my blonde successfully for over a year and serviced my hair overall since April 2025, but she moved, so I booked with Khammy. During my consultation, I explained that I wanted to maintain the cohesive blonde I already had, bring the same neutral tone underneath, and bring the blonde closer to my root. At first, with my hair freshly blown out, I thought something looked a little off but assumed I was just adjusting to the blonde being higher. Once I got home, looked more closely, and later washed and styled it myself, I could see the actual result: patchy, non-cohesive color with warm and cool tones throughout that did not blend together. It honestly looked more like an at-home color job than a professional salon service. When I initially reached out to Khammy, I was upfront that I did not want her doing my hair again based on how it turned out compared with what we had discussed. I had previously told her I planned to return for a haircut since there had not been enough time to do both services that day, so I wanted to be transparent about why I would not be coming back. I also contacted the salon separately through Instagram asking whether another stylist could correct my color and provided clear photos. I did not initially ask for a refund because I respected the time spent and product used. I then went days without a response from Khammy, and when she did respond, she repeatedly said she needed time to "process" the situation. The salon's Instagram never responded at all. Instead, I was blocked from their Booksy booking platform while their social media account continued actively posting. I ultimately decided to have my hair corrected elsewhere at my own expense. That is when I requested a refund. Khammy then pushed for a FaceTime or in-person appointment despite the documentation I had already provided. I declined and said I wanted to keep communication in writing. After I declined the FaceTime, Khammy maintained that the color looked fine, attributed the result to the state of my hair, and then said the photos I provided were "heavily filtered" and at that point, all she saw was me trying to "get free service" out of her. The photos I provided were Live Photos of my actual hair. I found those accusations insulting and unnecessary. Her response only reinforced why I did not want her working on my hair again. The blonde I was asking for had been achieved successfully on my hair before. If she felt during our consultation that the condition of my hair, the time available, or her ability to achieve what I wanted would be an issue, I would have preferred that she decline the appointment. I genuinely tried to be reasonable throughout this process, but the dismissive communication, lack of professionalism, and accusations made an already disappointing service significantly worse. I have the full history of the communication, including where there was no response, and I'm attaching before (with the wine glass) and after of my hair so people can see the result for themselves.

Highly recommend! Emma is a gifted stylist and the shop has a lovely vibe. I am always nervous…read moreabout going to a new stylist as I have had some bad experiences. I usually wait till I travel to Portland for a cut with my regular stylist. It's been months though and my hair was in dire need. My experience with Emma at Alchemist could not have been better. She listened to what I wanted, applied her magic, and I left the studio with my hair and spirit shining from the experience. The result was what I had envisioned only better. I didn't know my hair could look so good. Thank you, Emma!

Dallie did an all over color for my hair. She worked closely with me to ensure the shade matched…read morewhat I wanted, added in extra product as needed for shine and conditioning my hair and the results were great! I highly recommend her and will definitely be a regular client moving forward.

I got my hair done by the lovely Sami! She has the sweetest personality and easy to talk to! I came…read morein to get my dead ends cut and get more layers in the front which she SLAAAYED!! Please come and get your hair done by her she will take care of you!

Overall an awesome experience…read more I went in for a cut, showed Peter a couple photos of what I want, and he did a wonderful job. He really listens to what the client wants and I left incredibly happy. Next time I'm in Monterey area I'll come back for another cut and also a color. They know what they're doing here.

I Would Go Anywhere Else...... The owner Pete is arrogant,…read moreand he can't cut hair well. My hair is now shorter on the right side than my left side, Uneven, and when I pointed it out, he tells me it's because he is right handed. He didn't fix it. He is over priced, $155 for touching up my roots and I bring my own Goldwell Color & Developer, because I have allergies to Loreal products that are full of toxic chemicals. When I told Pete I would not be coming back, he raised my price on my way out the door on my last visit. He lied to me and said he raised his prices in January, I have been here three times this year, and he lied to my face. He is a very passive-aggressive jerk..... I would Never Trust Pete..... Supercuts can do better than this..... All of my reviews are 5 Stars - You are my only 1 Star Review!! Well Deserved.....

Best vibes and talent in town! You won't be disappointed my hair has never looked betterread more

Abby did an amazing job! I haven't gotten a haircut in ages and honestly I didn't really know what…read moreI want other than something shorter and neater. It turned out so clean and crisp and she was able to accommodate all my requests (U-shaped back, shorter bangs, etc). Highly recommend her if you're ever in Monterey!

Susanna is a truly amazing hairstylist. She was so gentle with my hair, even throughout the…read moredetangling process. As she washed, cut, and styled my hair, she told me what she was doing and checked with me before doing anything. At other salons, getting my hair washed can be an uncomfortable experience for me sometimes, but Susanna went out of her way to ensure that I was as comfortable as possible each step of the way, providing extra towels for my neck and checking if I was okay. When it came time to style my hair, I showed her a photo of how she styled it the previous time and she recreated it perfectly, spending extra time to add gorgeous waves. My hair was beautifully bouncy, voluminous, and healthy by the end of our appointment. I always feel so confident and refreshed after visiting Salon Beija Vu, and this will definitely be my go-to hair salon on the Monterey Peninsula for years to come! The salon itself has a beautifully-decorated interior, and it is on one of the cutest streets in downtown Monterey. There are many unique art/antique pieces in the salon, a beautiful chandelier, and big windows that let in plenty of natural light. It feels like a movie set!

I went to see Diana for the first time yesterday after reading that she is particularly adept at…read moredealing with curly hair. I'm so glad I did...I have been to quite a few stylists before who said they were good with curly hair, even one who had the Deva training, but not one of them gave me an education on how to deal with my curls at home. Diana told me things I've never heard before and even sent me home with a cheat sheet. My hair went from an untamed lion's mane to a cute curly cut that makes me smile when I look in the mirror...I haven't felt that way in ages. She also didn't put pressure on me to buy products, which I greatly appreciate. I have a new hair stylist!!!

So for the first time ever I tried box-dying my hair. I really wanted a dark color with a little…read morebit of a red undertone however, my lovely hair ended up purple!!!! I probably could have made it work because it really wasn't that bad, but it definitely wasn't something that I wanted or intended for. So now how I ended up at Vanity: I looked around on yelp and after reading everyone's reviews and visiting the salon it seemed super clean, relaxed, very nice just all around well kept. I was greeted right away by who I later found out was the owner and she was super sweet and helped me book an appointment. My stylist and overall experience: had Johnnie as my stylist and he is my life saver. He was so understanding of the purple mess that I was calling hair and worked with me to find the best option to tone down the purple/red and still get me a look/color that I actually wanted. He was so helpful and after we decided a color, he wanted to do a strip test to make sure I would like how the color would actually turn out. He was just so friendly, considerate and knowledgeable in how to fix what I had done and we talked the whole time so there was none of that awkward silence. He taught me so much about my hair and explained things to me so that he knew I understood exactly what was going on throughout the entire process. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely be returning here and recommending it to everyone!

New favorite salon! Self care at its finest, get pampered and go shopping. Super cute boutique,…read moreGreat selection of clothes and gifts, friendly staff. Highly recommend!

I saw Alyssa for color, cut and blow out during Car Week. I felt so comfortable going there for the…read morefirst time bc of her Yelp reviews!Her place is all hers. Not a big busy loud salon. It is very purple (her fave color) and her doggies are soooo cute. All services were perfect and great conversation from a life long local.

Alyssa is awesome! I loved how cozy the vibe was and she gave me a great haircut for my hair type.read more

Best haircut and styling I've had in years! She was sweet and personable. I enjoyed the experience!read more

I don't get my hair cut often because I tend to have negative experiences, and I don't usually…read morewrite reviews, but I am disappointed with my experience at this business. I just moved to the area and was excited to have my first haircut in a while. Jay is an experienced hairdresser and gave me a great haircut. That being said, she was complaining that she didn't know my hair was long prior to the appointment and ended up charging me $155 for a simple layered haircut, no color. I even came to the appointment with my hair washed and still wet, and she insisted on washing it before cutting it. I was happy with my cut and asked the total, and she wouldn't say it while other clients were present. She handed me a calculator with the total on it (155) and wouldn't look me in the eye as I paid her. Again, it was a good haircut but very sad to leave the salon feeling like I was taken advantage of. I wanted this to be a place I could return but sadly I won't. I hope others can have a better experience.

Wow! That is all i can say about my hair. I was blessed to be hooked up with Carrie as she…read moretransitioned to her new "home" at Gail's Salon (located at the Travelodge near the Monterey fairgrounds). She was so warm and friendly. Easy to discuss what I wanted. She listens and most importantly SHE DELIVERS! She is super skilled and talented. I showed her a pic of what i wanted in a cut, then in a color and she gave me the best result. My hair is a big chore for any stylist and her pricing was super reasonable. She is now my new hairstylist as i transition to living full time in Monterey.

Just got my hair cut and dyed by Carrie. I absolutely love her work! She understands what I want…read moreand gives me something better than what I imagined. Her mini salon makes me feel at home. I didn't feel any discomfort being there. She's a great stylist and a down to earth woman! I wish I had better words to describe her and her work. :-)