Posted this review to the Eight Five Zero Facebook page, but it needed to be shared here: Absolutely obsessed with my new hair color after booking a last minute appointment at 850. Crystal took my dull, grown out balayage (that never really excited me) and transformed it into an all over gorgeous, buttery blonde. No bleach was used in the process in order to protect my thin hair, and the results are amazing. The other stylists gave both of us compliments during the process and it made me feel more confident about taking the plunge into full blonde territory. So thankful to have found my new favorite hair salon! Definitely recommend Crystal and the salon as a whole. read more

I paid for a service for my daughter. My daughter was unhappy with the toner applied to her hair which made her hair 3-4 shades darker than her blond hair. She did not want to upset the stylist. (my daughter was one of the stylist first clients) My daughter returned to the salon to speak with the manager regarding her complaint. The manger did offer the same service. The offer was declined due to risk of her hair being darker. The manager was rude and condensing verbalizing "you said you can't afford our prices." and proceeded to walk away. i reached out to the stylist via Instragram, to offer a solution to help all parties remedy the customer service issue. (I am the one paying for the service). The solution was to add the service to lighten the darker hair color with a discount for the service with an additional generous tip to compensate Eckley for providing a solution to a customer problem. Eckley was more concerned that my daughter did not reach out directly regarding her dislike for the darker hair color. The solution was to redirect my daughter to obtain services at another salon. No solution to address a customer service complaint. it is disheartening that this salon tells heavily on social media and review for clients. They do not care! very unprofessional results! read more

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I booked a toner and a haircut with Eckly, who has been doing my hair for the past several months. I was a platinum blonde but I had a prominent root line of my natural hair that I wanted blended. Because of this, I asked for a more caramel/ honey blonde and I provided references photos. Well, the result of that was me leaving the salon 3-4 shades darker than what I came in with as you can see in the photos below, my hair was now brunette. I didn't say anything to start because I needed to get home to take care of my puppy. After noticing the color difference I called the salon the next day and they booked a consult so I could discuss with the manager about my issues with my service. I went dark brown about 4 years ago and I have been building my blonde back up since then. Since the salon raised prices to $200 just for a partial highlight, I decided after speaking to the receptionist that the toner would get me through the fall and I can get highlights again for spring. When I came in for the consult this morning, the manager immediately seemed annoyed and basically threw in my face that I can't afford their pricing and said my hair looked exactly like the reference photo. They offered me a gloss and a blowout, to which I asked if I was able to get highlights to bring my blonde back that was completely gone. The manager then said that that's against their policy and that Eckly was not able to provide me with what I was asking for with just a toner. Well how about telling me that at my appointment instead of the stylist saying "Ok perfect, let's do it" leaving me a brunette. I was frustrated and decided to leave and not take their service because they firmly believed that my hair looked perfectly fine. I spoke very highly of the hairdresser that did my hair saying that it was a pretty color just not what I asked for. My mom reached out to Eckly on instagram stating the issues we had with my hair and offered to pay for the highlighting service just for a discounted rate since she messed up but because I went to the manager and not to Eckly directly, that seemed like more of an issue to her instead of my hair being the complete opposite of what I asked for. She stated to my mother " When I did her hair, I was working toward the darker blonde we discussed based on the inspiration picture she showed me, and her hair turned out exactly like the inspiration picture she brought to me"... " I completely understand that she may now be unhappy with the color, but being unhappy with the result does not mean there was an error made on my part". So apparently to the stylist her messing up my hair is not her responsibility. Now I may be not a hair stylist but that doesn't look the same to me. I'm more frustrated over the fact over the managers attitude towards me, them making me pay to get my hair back to what it was before it was brown, and the stylist lack of responsibility. She told my mom that I need to find another stylist that would be a better fit instead of taking in account that I now have to pay a hell of a lot of money to get my hair back to what I actually wanted. read more

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Extremely pushy about emails and reviews while charging me $10 for shampoo which is ALWAYS included in a cut and then additional $45 for haircut. When I entered I was immediately ushered to be shampooed WITHOUT being told I was being charged for it. I'm sure this extra charge goes straight to management and not the hard working ladies cutting hair.. When I called it was not mentioned and neither was it when I entered and asked about pricing again. Do not come here if you want to be overcharged and upheld with predatory sales practices. The woman who did my haircut did an excellent job but I will not be returning due to management read more

Hope did an amazing job!! I'm very pleased with how she did my hair. She was very kind and nice!! When I tried to book the appointment, the front desk lady couldn't answer a single question. All she said was "I'm not a hairstylist so I'm not sure but you can come in and talk to someone", when I asked what was the treatment that they offer to first time clients. The day of the appointment, I called to let them know that I was running late and the front desk lady hung up on me. read more

Always great service, nice touch with the scalp massages, hot mint tea and sample sized products to buy and try out before committing to a big bottle. read more

Held my sister's hair she ordered for extensions, over $500 worth, hostage after the stylist that was suppose to do her hair put her two weeks in. When my sister went to retrieve the already paid for $500 of hair, she was given the run around, never offered a refund but eventually was given four boxes of hair in which one box was already opened and turned out to be the wrong color! The owner, Tanya is refusing to resolve the issue and does not care that she receive the incorrect order. I do not wish this level of unprofessionalism on anyone!!! What a joke!!! read more

Been coming here for a while and always have an amazing experience! Unfortunately my usual stylist is no longer going to be with the business but the staff was very efficient in letting me know and helping me find a new stylist that will fit my needs. Clean environment and friendly staff! read more

Eight Five Zero Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Nikki is an awesome hair stylist...Especially if you have curly hair. It is obvious that she really cares about her clients. Nikki made me feel absolutely at ease. She talked to me about what I wanted and she took her time to carefully cut each curl. She gave me an amazing scalp massage during the shampoo and she shared a few helpful tips with me. I am so happy that I came here today! read more

I have been wanting my own look. I wanted a calmer spider-girl (Gwen Stacey) for work, but a little edgy for myself. She did an awesome job. I have made a switch to 850. Now, getting pink hair is next. read more

Canceled my 3 p.m. appointment at 9 a.m. and was charged a $25 cancelation fee even though I'm a first time customer. Such a turn off. Not going to reschedule. read more

I got my hair done here for graduation and I can't express how much I loved both the experience, the prices, and the service provided. My hair felt so natural, you wouldn't think I had any product in it, no sticky hairspray aftermath. My hairstyle lasted the whole day, and was just as soft the next day too! I would recommend Tanya, she was such a sweetheart ! read more

Don't recommend this business or Mallory for her color. She can cut hair pretty good. She needs a refresher on the color wheel for sure though. She didn't listen to what I was asking for and ruined my hair color and I had to spend 300$ at another salon to fix it. read more

Okay, so this salon is now called Eight Five Zero Salon, but I don't think it's updated in Yelp! yet. It's an AVEDA salon and it is the effing bomb. My best friend recommended this place to me after I came here. I was very nervous because as anyone knows who has a bad haircut or a chop job, you get very particular about who cuts your hair. I looked all over Tallahassee and I picked Katharine based on her video on their website. She seemed super chill and down to Earth. They also send you little reminder emails about your upcoming appointment and I got a text as well which was appreciated. Ya'll, when I say this haircut gave me life...yes. I'm obviously not a stylist, I don't know the lingo, but I just know I want it to look nice. I talked to Katharine for a bit, we vibed some, and she got an idea of what I wanted. I get so nervous about certain words because like I said-Idk what half of them mean. I just knew I didn't want a lot of length off and I wanted it to be healthy and happy. She explained everything really well, conversation flowed, and wasn't at all awkward which I appreciate. They do like a little should rub, some essential oil action, hot towel, scalp massage. I don't know if I can ever go back from AVEDA after this experience. All together it was about 2 hours because I have a full mane, but it was lovely and very relaxing. I can't recommend Katharine enough- she is amazing and super chill. I love the interior of the place also and a big fan of the massive, free parking lot on the other side of the building. She also hyped me up and let me selfie with their ring light so I was living for it. Thanks again. I will recommend this all day long. The price is a little on the higher end, but you get so much for what you pay for and you walk out feeling beautiful and relaxed. read more

I was looking to get my haircut before my graduation pictures but didn't want to spend a fortune as I only wanted a slight trim. I made an appointment with Ivy and her price was $30 (cheaper than most competitors around town). I was nervous to go to someone new as I have been visiting the same hair dresser in South Florida for years. When I sat down in Ivy's chair she took the time to educate me on different hair products and methods I could be using to benefit my hair and it's health. Ivy was very pleasant and took her time and dedication to give me a great hair cut. I am very happy with the result as my hair looks much healthier. I would definitely recommend Ivy if you are looking for an affordable and great haircut! read more

Had the best experience at Eight Five Zero! HIGHLY recommend Ruby for her wonderful work! I have kept my hair at a long length throughout the entirety of my time at FSU and she gave me the cutest layers. She was extremely professional and gave me a helpful consultation prior to the styling. The salon itself is extremely clean and well-kept. Loved the decor as well! I will be returning to my girl Ruby next time I need a cut! read more

Elizabeth is so nice, we had a great conversation vs. other various salons where the stylists either talk your ear off or don't say anything at all (awkward). She is a new stylist and when I asked for a very specific cut, she got a more advanced stylist to assist her to make sure she was doing exactly what I wanted. The only complaint I have is, she recommended I should take 2-3 inches off my hair and I very explicitly told her I want only 1 inch taken off (i am growing my hair out), I ended up with 3 inches of my hair chopped off.... That's 6 months of growth that I now have to wait to grow back. At the end of the day I'm so glad that I got a great shape and style, and that hair does grow. read more

I just had the worst customer service experience with the manager "Journey ". She was extremely rude to me and talked down to me. I literally never write reviews but if you want terrible customer service and to be talked down to then go to this salon! The worst part is that I love my stylist but I won't go here again out of principal. read more

Oh my gosh, how am I the first person to review this place? This chic little salon is located in the Manor at Midtown plaza, which is my favorite part of town. I wanted to set up an appointment with Audrey since she came highly recommended from my sister, but Audrey books up crazy fast so I set up an appointment with another stylist, Emily. I walked in and the second I did I felt instantly welcome, the receptionist was so sweet and offered me water, coffee, whatever. I sat for only 10 minutes before Emily came out and brought me back. I showed her pictures of the style I wanted and we talked about it and got really excited about how good it was going to look once finished. She brought me back to wash my hair and *oh my god* best head massage/hair washing of my life! It was awesome. She cut my hair pretty quick, I mainly wanted a trim and a different style of bangs. She also used some nice Aveda products in my hair and I was very happy with the end product! I am definitely going back, I already have my next appointment set, and they even give you a free bang trim to hold you over until your next appointment. Also, every person you recommend to go gives you $20 towards your next cut or style. So if you decide to go...let them know who sent ya! read more

The name of this salon triggers me to this day. 3 years ago, I got my hair cut here. I showed them a picture of Taylor Swift. The girl who cut my hair chopped off SOOO much. like 3 inches shorter than I wanted! And it was super unbalanced!! :((( I've been growing it out for 3 years Don't make the mistake and get your hair cut here unless you're going for a trim. read more

I have never enjoyed a hair cut more! Last week was my second time coming to Dream State - all in all, this place works wonders! The reception is always very friendly and offers something to drink upon arrival. I have seen both Krysta and Claire - who are both wonderful. The customer service here is unlike any other! After Krysta gave me my hair cut which I was obsessed with, I did notice some strands were longer on one side of my face than the other. I went back the next day to have it fixed (complimentary) and someone called me the day after to make sure it was 100% how I liked it and Krysta even mailed me a card herself apologizing (even though there was no need to!). If I could give this place/customer service/atmosphere a 10 star rating I would. This place DOES NOT DISAPPOINT :-) read more

I had the worst experience of my life at this salon. The people were incredibly nice until they ruined my hair. I asked for a dirty blonde toner and they turned my hair black which then faded to red and then pink. When this happened everyone I spoke to was so rude. It took me 4 days to get someone to tell me what they put on my hair so I could have someone else re-do it and I wasn't even asking for my money back. read more

I love this salon!!! It was my first time dyeing my hair and I decided to go from blonde to really dark. My stylist was Mal and she was amazing! She helped me choose the exact color. I was really nervous it was going to be too light or too dark, but it came out perfectly. I'm so excited to go back for my gloss! I've been recommending them to everyone! read more

Lovely salon and my stylist did a great job. That said...having just moved from a large city to Tallahassee I had a bit of sticker shock at paying $400+ for cut and color. Think I'll keep looking for my new salon. read more

I have been coming to Dream State when it was called the Green Periot (or something similar). I used to love it and would work with the same person for over 10 years. I use Aveda products and my hairdresser would give me the best hair massage in the world. When they changed to Dream State and new management everything fell apart. First, the entire staff changed which I did not appreciate as I was familiar with by now. Second, my hairdresser left and tried 3 times a new person. It was horrible. She was so incompetent and expensive that I just could not believe it. This person was not trained whatsoever but she was considered an experience stylist. I asked for brown hair showing a picture and she gave me platinum bleach hair. Another time my roots were bloody red and the rest bleach blond. I will never go back. read more

HAIR- Amanda Blass is an incredibly talented, gifted professional. She did my hair on my wedding day, which also happened to be her 30th birthday, which was absolutely perfect! I LOVED my hair on the day of and continue to enjoy Amanda's work when I look at my wedding photos. Amanda met with me before the wedding to do a trial. She patiently talked me through and tested different options, looking at photos of my dress and accessories and making sure she understood the style I was going for. On the day of, and on HER special day, she met me bright-and-early to do my hair. She worked on my hair until everything was perfect, including the bangs, the curls, ratio of hair up to down, and the flowers in my hair. Amanda is a total perfectionist and I really appreciated that on my wedding day. My hair looked fantastic all day and all night, without looking over done or overly structured. She totally nailed the half-up, rustic-chic, not-too-cas-not-too-formal look. I would highly recommend Amanda Blass for your hair, either for your special occasion, or just because you need a hair cut. She is wonderful and generous and totally sweet. You'll love her, just as all her clients do! MAKE-UP- Audrey is a talented, patient, and experienced professional. She did my make-up on my wedding day and it looked amazing. She has a great command of make-up and a great sense of style. She knew exactly the right color combos that would look good on my olive skin, and she accommodated my wishes not to look overly done. Audrey is excellent at applying eyelashes. I never would have thought that I would like them, but she made them look natural. I loved the look--it was perfect for my wedding day. Last, Audrey was patient with me. I was very worried about having too much make-up on, but she talked me through the necessity of needing additional make-up for photos. I highly recommend Audrey for your wedding day. She is truly a talented make-up artist, who is wonderful to work with. read more

My regular salon was closed and I was having photos taken and wanted to get my hair styled so I made an appointment here. I saw Katherine (I think?) and she was really nice and did a great job. I did not like how she kept trying to sell me products and insisted that my hair was damaged. I have dyed ombré hair, but I do not heat style my hair ever, and I know it is not *that* damaged. I don't think it's all her fault, the excessive selling is a "thing" at Aveda salons, but still it's pretty annoying when visiting a salon is supposed to be relaxing. They do offer $20 off for their first time clients, which is a nice gesture, my wash + style was only $5! read more

This place is always filled to the max with serious fumes, which makes it very uncomfortable for people who don't dye their hair. Also, the prices are absolutely insane. And they go by levels of stylists, so don't get attached to a certain stylist unless you want to have a very very significant jump in price each time you go. Started with $40 haircuts, and tried to make an appointment today and they told me it was $118. Hell no. Not for a moderately decent haircut in fume hell. And I was lucky that they even told me this time. Last time I went my stylist had just been "promoted" and my haircut was double the price unexpectedly. I'm all for getting what you pay for, but I don't feel like you do. read more

From the moment I walked in, to the moment I left, I had the most amazing experience at Dream State. Katie gave me the best consultation I have ever had in my life. She listened to all the details as I explained to her what look I wanted to achieve. The stress relieving scalp massage and the shampoo experience made the whole visit even more amazing. The entire staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this salon to anyone and everyone near and far. I would give this salon 10 stars if I could. read more

Take extra cash, they insisted on charging me $17 more for a cut than my appointment confirmation email said. I won't be back.

A friend told me to go here, but failed to mention how mush cash I should bring for my haircut. Wow was I surprised when I was checking out, this place was pushy trying to get me to buy product and made me feel cheap for not wanting to get anything. My haircut is simple and I don't know how It turned out as bad as it is for $95. I should have checked out a few other places online before going here. seems like I will be looking for a different place next time. read more

Seriously disappointed with Dream State's customer service. I had an appointment (made five weeks in advance and confirmed via text two days ago) and showed up, after driving almost an hour just for this appointment, to be told, "Oh we're sorry your appointment got accidentally removed from our schedule". I was told I could have my service comp'd with another stylist. I've actually been working with my stylist for a specific look, so no thank you to your "whoever is available" policy. I guess I'll be looking for a new salon if this is your idea of customer service read more

My entire life I have avoided salons! In my opinion, they are awkward, often catty and rarely did I ever get what I wanted (or even close to it). A friend of mine handed me a referral card and told me if I got my haircut at Dream State she would get a discount the next time she got her hair colored and my first haircut would be $2. I really didn't want to go but I did, and I am so glad I did! These people are amazing! I got a warm, friendly smile from everyone in the building! I was offered drinks, cupcakes, and a head massage which I normally wouldn't like.. I'm not a fan of people touching me but it was done during the shampoo and was wonderful! The young lady cutting my hair seemed to be genuinely excited about changing my look for me and although she was an "auditioner", I had more confidence in her than I've had in $80 haircuts in other salons. This salon has solved my "salon anxiety" and I wish I had visited years ago.. never have I had so many compliments on my hair. PS. Ask for samples! My stylist gave me three for free and they lasted me over a week! PPS. When they ask, say yes to the tea. Trust me. read more

I go here and get my hair done by Claire. She does a great job texturizing hair and doing layers for someone with a lot of hair. She is also easy to talk to. Prices are a little high, but you can just do a cut without the shampoo/blow out and it is not too bad. I may go get some highlights in the future and see how they turn out, but I'm sure they will do a good job! read more

Just had a great experience getting a blunt bob from Angie. She was very meticulous and listened to what I wanted. I'm super happy with my new hairdo and look forward to going back for maintenance! Great location in Midtown, and the salon was super cute and smelled amazing. read more

I told the stylist I am a professional and asked for strawberry blond hair. Instead I got very loud red hair. I am now embarrassed to show up at work. read more

I have been going to Green Peridot since it was a tiny 2-seat salon. It is much larger now, but still quirky, inviting, and excellent quality. I used to have my hair cut by the owner, who is one of the nicest people you'll meet. She is hard to get an appointment with though, so now that I live outside Tallahassee, I just take whoever I can get when I know I'm going to be in town. I have never been let down. The cut I got yesterday--from a random top-tier stylist--is easily the best one I've had in a year, beating out four stylists at three salons in Gainesville. He really took the time to understand what I wanted, then execute it really well. All the little quirks of my hair that usually trip up stylists, he either just got right, or asked me about. In the end, everything was absolutely spot on. It looks great, and unlike with a less skillful cut, I'm confident that it will still look great in a couple of weeks. I'm listing the price range as moderate, because it can be. I paid $52 with tip for a men's wash and cut, but I had asked for a top-tier stylist. There are also second-teir stylists who are less pricey. The salon staff are very up-front and accommodating about making sure you get a stylist who satisfies your needs, including being in your price range. Last, getting a haircut at Green Peridot is just a fun, relaxing experience. The design is funky but not kitschy. When you check in with the receptionist, you're offered water or tea while you wait. Your stylist takes you back to their station and talks over what you want, what works and doesn't work in your hair, any quirks or hang-ups, etc. After any dry trimming that might be needed, you head over for the shampoo/condition. This is my favorite part. It's an Aveda salon, so the products smell great, but the staff really goes the extra mile in terms of giving a great scalp massage, complete with a hot towel for your forehead. Absolutely relaxing. After you're washed and conditioned, you head back over for the cut and style. The stylist will talk to you a bit about what products to use, but they are totally not pushy about trying to sell product. In all my years of getting my hair cut here, I have only ever had one product particularly recommended to me, and the recommendation came with a sample. I still use that product every day. So, to summarize: Green Peridot rocks. It isn't cheap, but it it totally worth it, and they can usually accommodate your affordability needs. read more

Went here for the first time recently. Come to find out first timers get $20 off! I went to Judy, she is awesome! Best cut in a while! She did what I said and didn't get too shear happy with my head! Love it!!! read more