I've been seeing Nick for a couple of years now, and I swear he's part stylist, part magician. He…read moretook me from a deep red to a blonde without the slightest bit of damage--something I didn't even think was possible. My hair has stayed healthy, shiny, and somehow even better than when we started. One of the things I appreciate most is how intuitive he is. Every appointment, he checks in about what's going on in my life, what vibe I'm leaning toward, or what "season" I feel like I'm in. He always manages to find the shade or cut that fits exactly where I am--whether I need something bold, soft, low-maintenance, or just something that feels like a reset. Nick has a way of making the whole experience calm and enjoyable. He listens, he suggests without pushing, and he makes you feel like your hair is in the best possible hands. I always leave feeling lighter, fresher, and a little more myself. :)

Found my new hair guy and so timely for my birthday too. Thanks Nick for being patient with me…read moreeven when I didn't know what I was asking for. Love that we got there. And love the vibes as well, like a hidden secret... that you'll be glad you found.

I have been going to Bliss for all my salon needs for a while and love it here. I wanted to say…read morethough, their skincare line, Eminence, has blown me away. They have a huge selection, the products are organic, and very gentle while giving strong results. Just had to share.

Let me start by saying that this is THE BEST salon in Aptos! I have been coming here for over 15…read more years, and I'm always happy with the results. I especially enjoy their organic skin care line- Eminence. I have sensitive skin, and the products are absolutely amazing! My skin always looks radiant and healthy. This salon carries a wide product line, and more importantly, Eminence plants a tree for every product sold!

Beware!!! Booked an apt a week in advance. Wanted a couples massage for our honeymoon trip. We…read morereceived text reminders throughout the week. The day of, we arrive and the guy in front says we are not on the schedule. Our apt was at 2 and no one helped us until 2:25. Horrible service. This was an important part of our honeymoon. I booked the prenatal mmassage, as I'm 8 months pregnant, and my hubby booked the deep titissue. Super unprofessional. Dude at the front was clueless , called the owner and No Answer. Huge waste of time.

Went yesterday for a massage for the third time. Every time the massage has been great. And every…read moretime I've scheduled same-day or day-before. The facility is simple (nothing fancy like a changing room, hot tub, etc.), and the price is what I expected. I really appreciate the consistent quality across different therapists - I need to go more often!

Great barber shop in Aptos, conveniently located with outstanding style cuts and service - "nuff…read moresaid ;-)

I've been going to A Cut Above for years to have my haircut by Alice (husband goes here as well)…read more Great people, clean and well-kept inside. Shawn the owner is professional, friendly and does a great business. The shop is kinda surf-themed, since that's what Shawn's passion is outside of haircutting. A little hard to find unless you know exactly where it is. While there I've heard stylists take appts for walk-ins as well as future appts. The phone does ring a lot so be patient and leave a message, someone will always call you back. I highly recommend A Cut Above, especially Alice, she makes me look so much better than I ever should!!!

Clean, lots of parking, friendly staff, great options and prices. Exactly what I was looking for -…read moreon vacation and needed a good relaxing pedi.

What a gem of a hair salon! The salon's stylists are highly professional and have been practicing…read morefor years. They're the uncontested color pros!! Their prices are impressively reasonable for their high quality services. The salon is intimate (7 stations) and always clean with good background music. But most of all, it's the incredibly caring, creative and intelligent stylists that set this salon apart from its sisters. A cut and color is always a money-well-spent, rewarding experience. Two thumbs way up!

Girls are amazing, sweet and so professional!! My highlights are beautiful. it's the place that i…read morehave been looking for - where i can relax and know I'm in a good hands. :))

Had my hair cut by Piper about 6 months ago and it was probably one of the worst hair cuts I've…read moreever had. She yanked a comb through my long hair repeatedly while combing it out after the wash leaving my head pretty sore, cut way too much off the ends, and used thinning scissors on my hair for I don't know what reason. I'm guessing because I have thick, curly hair it was an easy way for her to get some of the bulk out without doing the work of actually layering and shaping my hair. Since my cut, my hair has been much more frizzy due to her thinning out my hair, and now it will take a few years to grow it out. She is labeled as a "master stylist" but honestly I would not agree. I will definitely be looking for another hair salon.

My cut was perfect. Carolyn is very skilled and professional. Pleasant facility and in a nice…read morerural setting.

Loved my haircut and color today! I'm embracing some style and color changes to match my natural…read morehair and Amy Green was fantastic about helping me figure out what to do this visit. I love the color, the cut, and the style so much! Thanks Amy for always being patient and listening to what I want with my hair, and for giving me options to try, and fun styles to leave with! And the conversation was great too! Y'all need to come see Amy at The Hair Studio! And the studio is super cute, peaceful, and conveniently located too. Grab yourself some lunch afterwards at Big J's Pizza or the taqueria, or 1 block down at the Corralitos Market and stroll over to the park for a picnic.

The excellent colorists and friendly but fast service is why I drive over two hours to get my hair…read moredone here. I have even converted some other friends to do the same, amazingly! SOCORRO and GABE are the tops!!! I love the way I leave the salon EVERY time! Also, they are so darling and remember you and talk - just how a salon should be! Thank you Highlights!

Haven't been to a salon since covid and had a special occasion booked last minute so the search was…read moreon to find a place for highlights and a trim. This place came recommended and had good reviews and they happened to have a spot open in time for my event. Upon arriving, I was pleased with cleanliness and layout of salon. I communicated with the stylist that I wanted to blend some minimal grays that were just at the hair line ( a treat from pregnancy) and get more gold highlights and take out any red. Showed the stylist a photo of myself with the hair I wanted (pre-pandemic hair). I thought she understood. I've been having my hair professional done for decades...and this is the first time I've spent 4 hours in a chair...even when getting the "works". For those of you who've had your hair done, you know it's not like you can just get up and walk out half way through....you sorta have to just deal with results and hope for the best. Which is what I did.. The stylist was knowledgeable about the steps and communicated but I knew she had gone down the wrong path with my hair when she herself expressed it came out darker than she had intended but "not to worry" she'd fix it with the highlights. I didn't see how that was possible but I had already been there 2 hours and I wanted to trust in the process. Fast forward and I ended up with reddish / rusty highlights on the caramel side. A far cry from my photo and my ask. The stylist even remarked that it was NOT what I had asked for but at least it looked better than when I came in. I didn't find the remarks comforting. While she tried to get me excited about how great my hair looked all I could see was this dark streak/line about an inch wide that wraps around the back of my hair where she tried to do a 2 color process which she admittedly had said it didn't work out the way she wanted but again not to worry..( this is in my new hair growth area). Needless to say, I was just over it. My hair was darker and redder than when I went in! *I did have to take a couple calls while in the chair (and she was patient with that)..but they were max 10minutes total combined so I really doubt that impacted results. The stylist did say she guarantees her work but I don't want to give it another try. $240 later ( I left $40 for tip)...overall disappointed... l I could have spent $20 for an at home out of the box coloring that I would've been much happier with. Giving 3 stars for cleanliness, friendliness, haircut, price and availability.

I couldn't be happier with Ashley and her team! From the moment we met during our trial, she was…read morewarm, inviting, and had such a calming presence. She opened the door for feedback very early on to make sure I felt comfortable with making any tweaks to my hair and makeup. I wore extensions for the first time ever during my trial for the wedding. She understood exactly how to work with my hair (that hardly ever holds a curl) to extend the life of the curls over a long period of time. My makeup was perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I wanted it to feel warm, but not glammy. I wanted to enhance my natural features and feel like "me." She pushed me a little outside of my comfort zone with a tone of lipstick during the trial that I ended up LOVING and it went so well with my dress, so we went for that color and it looked fantastic in all of the photos. Most importantly, on the wedding day, Ashley and her team were the first ones there setting up, and she was such a calming presence throughout the morning and helped make getting ready so much fun. Thank you so much, Ashley and team!

Ashley is AMAZING!! I was so nervous about my hair and makeup, especially for the most important…read moreday, my wedding. I usually don't do my makeup and my hair is always in the same style. She put me at ease starting with the hair and makeup trial. I was obsessed after my hair and makeup trials and I just knew I had made the right decision to have her booked as my hair and makeup artist. I told her I wanted a natural look that wasn't too heavy for makeup and I showed her a few hairstyles and she made the perfect in-between that fit my entire look perfectly! The entire time she was an angel of a person and made me feel comfortable. It was seriously like we had been friends for years! Not to mention the amazing team she had with her, Camille and Tanika were so kind and attentive to all my bridesmaids and family members. Each one of the HMUA did better than we could have all imagined! We all felt so pampered and listened to. I can't express the positivity they brought to each one of us girls. I can't recommend Ashley enough. My wedding day hair and makeup were so perfect. The makeup was natural but made my face light up and my hair was amazing and even stayed in all night!! She's fantastic with her communication, she goes above and beyond to make you feel beautiful beyond words and she is such an uplifting person to be around! We all are obsessed with Blush Hair and Makeup Design! They are truly the best!!!