Some years ago I fled a hairdresser whose salon featured a TV tuned to Jerry Springer, and fortunately I found Ted Cortese's Diva Colour Studio. Even though I now live 200 miles away in Nashville, I still come to Diva every month! Ted is an artist whose specialty is color: he listens carefully, advises, consults ... and then the magic begins. Ted and his marvelous assistant Sherita pay special attention to each client, yet manage the day's business with a choreographed efficiency. Diva uses only organic color product, so there are no harsh odors or burning chemicals. The salon has a relaxed, respectful, nurturing vibe - where nice women across all age groups and style preferences can count on looking their absolute best when they leave. Please know that I do NOT have a naturally great head of hair, where any colorist/stylist's work could look good! Yet Sherita and Ted know how to nourish, treat, color and cut my baby-fine locks to best advantage. I always receive compliments from my friends and colleagues. Without Ted and Sherita, my hair would look limp and dowdy and I wouldn't have the confidence needed to project a classic professional look. The salon is nicely appointed. A nail technician is on site for mani/pedis (although I have not used her). Ted keeps up with the best hair products and knows what to recommend from his shelves for his clients' unique needs. In summary, I come to Diva because of years of quality hair care they've given AND the loving relationships with Ted, Sherita and Molly/Kendy who staff the front office and treat me so well! read more

Y'all Im not one to promote and brag for no reason but if you're looking for hands down the best master colorist in Memphis you need to go see Ted Cortese at Diva Colour Studio....shamefully I will admit he asked me my natural color and I didn't know it (I haven't seen it in 16 years!!) but I have never been happier with the color cut texture and overall look and health of my hair. He's taking me back to my natural color, added some highlights and I LOVE it... So go see him and have your life changed. Dead serious! I work on tv and get so many compliments on my hair color and will never let anyone touch my hair again! read more

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I had my hair color with Ted Cortese, and i am not happy with the result. Its nowhere near my expectations. My hair is totally botched! I am traumatized and will not return to this salon. Very disapointed. read more

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I have now been going to Ted for over 8 years and I still love everything about Diva Colour Studio. I am truly blessed to have him not only as my hair dresser but as a friend. I have been going back to my natural hair color and it has been going great. My hair is healthy and is growing out beautifully bc of the techniques Ted has used. read more

Diva Colour Studio - Hair Stylists Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Ted is the absolute best! He listens to what you want and then gets you there! I have been going to Diva for years and never left disappointed. I only wish I had found Diva sooner!! read more

I went in to get my usual amazing blowout by Chris at Diva and while I was waiting owner Ted Cortese hairnapped me and gave me a magical elixir treatment that restored my brittle, over processed locks into a luxurious silky mane! He carefully formulated a color to even out my cotton candy pink into a beautiful balanced pastel! He cut off all the awful long broken ends and I walked away with the best hair I've ever had! As a stylist myself, I'm cautious but Ted immediately put me at ease and did an amazing job. He is a genuine and kind spirit with a real love an talent for hair! I'm a believer. Between Ted's careful work and the blowdry artistry of Chris- I've never felt better! read more

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From the first moment I walked into the salon Ted and his staff made me feel as if I had been a client for years! Ted sat down and listened to what I wanted the end result to be with cut and color. He was able to create a 2 step process with my color instead of a 3 step process which I had to deal with for years. When I walked out my hair was so shiny and the most beautiful color I have ever had! It may have been my first time there but certainly won't be my last! read more

I love this place. I have been coming to this hair salon for almost four years. I always have a wonderful experience. They have excellent customer service. Ted has a wonderful personality and his talent with hair coloring is exceptional. read more

Ted was fantastic! I have naturally curly hair, big curls, and hadn't had a decent hair cut in 15 years since I left Atlanta GA. I drove up from Tupelo MS on the recommendation of my daughter. She was right! I looks fantastic!! read more

David has been doing my hair for 20+ years and he is a master at working with your hair type and facial features. I get compliments on my hair very frequently And I owe it all to his phenomenal talent & expertise. read more

Saw Chris for a cut and color. Apparently Saturday is the salon's slow day, so I was literally the only client in there, but honestly, I did not mind at all - it was quiet, relaxing, and Chris was both hilarious/fun to talk to and knowledgeable about color. I had spent almost 2 years with my colorist in Knoxville perfecting my hair color and brought my formula with me. Chris did a great job matching it and adding his own touch to it. I will be back! read more

David Zaricor is an exceptional stylist. Very interested in what your are requesting. Very talented in producing style and results, especially with hair color and stylistic haircuts. Very accommodating with appointment times. I receive compliments that I have a great haircut as it grows out and still looks great! Thank you David!!! (He loves donuts!) read more

Ted is awesome!! I will never go anywhere else. My hair is naturally dark brown and I've been trying to go blonde for months now. I've visited 3 salons since March, hoping to find someone who could simply not make my hair freaking orange. I understood I'd probably have to go through a brief "orange/red" phase before achieving the right blonde shade because my hair is very dark naturally. However, I went to three salons before going to Ted at Diva and he is the most intuitive and talented hair colorist I've ever had. He not only removed the brassy golden tones from my hair, he also added gorgeous highlights while not compromising the health of my (very overly processed) hair. I walked in with a frizzy hot mess of about 8 different colors and he transformed it to a healthy, shiny head of lovely blonde hair that complimented my skin tone. He listens and knows what he is doing. I never know how my hair will take certain coloring processes. Being a professional hair colorist is a combo of chemist and artist. I value the time and his artistic expertise that Ted put into my hair. It's nice to finally find someone who I trust with my hair. It sucks walking into a salon feeling excited, and leave wanting to cry. I was relieved when I arrived at Diva excited and was able to confidently leave with a smile on my face. Ted is the best! Thank you Diva!! read more

Ted is phenomenal! I am a natural redhead and it's hard to find someone who works well with redheads high lights. I wanted something natural, something to enchance my natural color. He did that, my hair looks amazing. If you are wanting something that is out there, than he is not for you but if you are wanting something to enchance your beauty-he's your man :) read more

The whole staff here is amazing; and Ted is a miracle worker! I moved to Memphis from southern CA about 5 years ago. I have naturally red hair and had finally found a stylist in CA that could do a decent job getting it blonde right before I had to leave. Knowing this was no easy task, once I got here I did a ton of research before choosing a salon. I ended up going with a recommendation to Capelli, which looked like a nice upscale salon with prices to match...well, to make a long story short it was a nightmare. I've never had such a terrible color job! It ended up a horrible brassy- yellow with super-contrasting chunky highlights. I wish I had taken a picture, because I can barely find the words to describe just how bad it was. I went back to get it toned and that hardly helped. I ended up attempting to get a corrective color at another salon and by the time that was done my hair was BLACK and literally breaking off and falling out! And then finally, I found Ted. I was afraid that he might not even touch the mess my hair was at this point and tell me I would just have to grow it out. I don't know how on earth he did it, but by the time I walked out of the salon that day my hair was a wonderful, very flattering color, shiny, and actually looked like healthy hair again! I've been going back ever since and have never been disappointed. I have a bad habit of showing up way too early but have never had to wait even 5 minutes to get in the chair. His assistant is extremely talented, and the rest of the staff are incredibly friendly and professional. Today I finally had the courage to try blonde again and it's the best blonde I've ever had! Even beats the job from the southern CA salons that probably do nothing but dye hair blonde all day everyday :P Always a fantastic cut too! After having some terrible salon experiences in Memphis, this is the only place I would ever recommend, and definitely the only place I'll let touch my hair again! read more

There is no place for hair as great as Diva Colour Studio in Memphis. Ted is an artist with hair to make it healthy, beautiful and perfect for each person. And Sherita is the best at working in the treatments that are part of the beautifying done at Diva. He also uses lots of natural and organic products, which are an absolute essential for truly healthy hair. It is unquestionably the best salon in Memphis. read more