Angi gave me color, cut and frizz treatment. Expensive but my hair looks better than it has in a couple of years. Good experience

I had an issue with my hair absorbing the color formula, but the salon owner got back to me to rectify the problem the same day. I call that a serious positive. read more

I had the best experience at the Elevate Salon and Spa today. It is truly a hidden gem. I went there to get my eyebrows shaped and tinted (which I've never gotten done before) for a Yelp event and left making a appointment for a mini facial in a couple weeks to try and a new favorite place. So let me start from the beginning. Getting there was really easy and they have a sign you can't miss. I love the fact that they have a parking lot by the building so parking was super easy. Next, I walk into this gorgeously laid out salon and spa and was greeted at the little reception desk by Anna (who is the owner and the one that did my eyebrows) and another teammate. Everyone was super nice. Anna took me back and told me all that would happen and then proceeded to tint my eyebrows and then wax. While she was doing my eyebrows I asked questions about the mini facial (which she was super knowledgeable in) and just about the overall spa (which is a neat story). After my appointment was over I went to the receptionist and made my appointment for the facial because Anna sold me on it and I felt super comfortable wanting to try it (I have SUPER sensitive skin). Overall, I would highly recommend trying out Elevate. I can't wait to try out other services they provide. read more

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Angelia gave me a fabulous haircut. I literally received several compliments when grocery shopping for Thanksgiving after my appointment! She was lovely to talk to and the shop is very nice and was served a latte upon arrival-bonus! read more

The salon is extremely clean and all of the staff members are very friendly. Their online scheduling platform makes creating or rescheduling an appointment easy. It's evident that attention to detail was considered when designing the new space. They go above and beyond here to make you feel at home and comfortable. Justin is an AMAZING stylist- he listens to my needs and helps me figure out exactly what I want. His cut and color are always phenomenal and grow out nicely. They just started their own line of products which is exciting because they can curate products with the most beneficial ingredients and omit anything unnecessary or harmful. I highly, highly recommend Elevate and Justin in particular! read more

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Very expensive but beautiful salon. I went in for a mid length cut with Angie, I told her specifically that I have been growing my hair out since buzz cutting it and I would like for it to be mid length to get rid of all the weird layers it grew into but for it to absolutely not be chin level. I showed her a picture showed her what I liked about it and trusted the process. I came out with a literal bowel cut. I was mortified. She knew I didn't like it and tried to fix it by cutting it shorter. There was nothing we could do and she didn't take responsibility for not listening to me and what she had done to my hair. The total was around $80 and after advocating for myself a few times they were able to bring it down half. I'm wearing a headscarf until it grows out now. Also, I'm 22 years old and to me this is an older women's haircut, I wonder if her age impacted her decision as she had a really short haircut. Maybe not but either way I absolutely wasn't listened to. The manager got in touch with me later and was kind but In the end I paid for a haircut that I did not ask for. I will not be back and will truly be cutting it myself next time. If you go here please be aware of the prices as I misunderstood their pricing page on their website. (This is only my experience with Angie) read more

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I have been going to the same stylist for years and got in a bind when she was booked an I needed my hair done for an upcoming work trip. I had a friend who told me about Mei-Leigh and I am so glad they did. Of course, I was nervous, but when walked out of the salon I literally felt like a celebrity! I could not have been more happy with my color, cut and overall experience. Mei-Leigh took her time, really listened to what I was looking for and used her expertise to advise me. She is very detailed and thoughtful in everything she does. I will absolutely be going back to Mei-Leigh and I am convinced one day she will be a stylist for the stars! Seriously amazing! read more

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Things started off bumpy to say the least. So I made an appointment. I was then contacted informing me I need to put a credit card on file to maintain my appointment. I responded to all texts and was unable to call as I was at work. They agreed to let me call the next day. So I called as agreed upon, and was informed my appointment was cancelled. She was quite dismissive of the situation, and unapologetic. She offered to reschedule, and I declined. Shortly thereafter I was contacted by the owner. She apologized for the situation. She was able to maintain my appointment as initially scheduled, and offered a discount for the misunderstanding. FYI there is limited street parking, and only allows for a couple of hours. The place is small and quaint, but I here they are moving to a new location in spring/summer. Masks are required. They do temperature checks upon entering and request you use hand sanitizer. I worked with Niko. He was very detailed orientated and worked extremely hard to fix the disaster of my hair that was inflicted by another place. The owner was kind enough to come and apologize in person about all the confusion with my appointment. Getting started was pretty rough personally, but things smoothed out. I do believe I will be returning! read more

I had a wonderful experience with Jess! I just moved back to the area and am extremely nervous when it comes to going to a new salon/stylist and Elevate assuaged all my fears! You can book online which is super convenient and they texted me prior to my appointment to make sure what I booked aligned with my hair goals. I could send pictures of my current hair and inspo. You can even customize if you want a quieter or more talkative experience. This prior contact made me feel at ease even weeks before my appointment. The day of my appointment I was delighted to see a neat and well decorated salon, and there were even complimentary drinks and snacks which was most welcome. Since you book online, pricing is transparent, and I got exactly the service and cut I asked for. I am delighted by my hair, and Jess checked during multiple steps to make sure we had the same vision. She did not cut more than I asked which is a BIG fear of mine. I also felt educated on aftercare and products afterwards. Can't wait to go back! read more

This salon delivers on everything its website promises. They even texted me to say my stylist was running fifteen minutes late! I've never had that courtesy from any service provider. Rachel is a miracle worker with short hair like mine. I couldn't believe how good I looked. They have their own parking lot...a real bonus in crowded Belmont. read more

First visit to Elevate and Dannie gave my beard a long overdue reshaping and trim that is exactly what I wanted. He was very precise and defined the shape I was looking for. Highly recommend Elevate and Dannie. read more

I was excited to find this new salon so close to my home, in the Belmont neighborhood, right on Carlton. I booked a facial and it was just lovely. I liked the products and my face has been glowing all day. I even got compliments on how nice my skin looked and I wasn't even wearing makeup! Just a lovely experience. read more

DO NOT RECOMMEND Justin! I'm in from out of town for a few weeks and needed a cut and color from my COVID quarantine. I found this place on yelp and saw great reviews. When I called to make the appointment I explained that my hair was shoulder length, extremely thick and I would need extra time. I also needed someone that could do a "BOB" haircut. I was first offered one stylist that they assured me would be perfect but then that quickly changed to someone else. Not being from the area I took the recommendation of the receptionist. When I arrived for my appointment a week later I needed to complete some COVID paperwork before I could enter (which I thought was great). Once finished I got my temperature taken and could then enter. I meet with Justin and showed him how I wanted my hair colored (just a touch up on my lowlights and highlights). I then showed him a picture of how I wanted my haircut with a side bang. I get this cut ALL the time so I am very familiar with it. After the color was completed he explained we were over our time, which in hindsight I should have rescheduled for the cut but I didn't. He assured me he could still do the cut no problem. After he said the cut was finished i felt my hair because I was never handed a mirror to see the back (only the most important part of this cut). I could tell it was still to long and needed to be taken up a bit. His response was rude "I'm not sure how mush more I can't take it up". At that point he picked up his scissors and cut into the center of the back of my head then called it a day. At this point I still couldn't see it and was hurried off. $235 later and I wasn't happy. I went home to work with it and just wanted to cry! I called and returned to the salon later that week to sit with another stylist to try and fix it. Needless to say there isn't much you can fix at this point. read more

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Had a haircut with Natalie to reshape some previous unideal cuts and she was awesome! She communicated all the steps that could get me closer to the desired cut and checked in throughout. I felt that she really listened to my request and then adjusted as needed to best suit my hair. Salon itself felt professional and welcoming. Best cut I've had in Cville! read more

terrible my hair is not blended at all and it was $300 i dont even walk to go back and have them potentially fix it because i dont want them touching my hair read more

I just went back to Cutting Edge at their new location in Belmont, which is adorable and has PARKING. Anna truly is the master of color. So nice and attentive to detail. I loved my balayage results It takes a long time to get an appointment with her but it's very worth it. read more

This place was amazing! The staff when I came in was so nice! Niko was just wonderful! I had a big task to take on abd he worked miracles! He was so nice through the whole process. Even though it took multiple appointments! My hair it still so soft and shiny. This is the best salon I've been too in years! I will be back! read more

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I am SO happy I chose this salon for my first haircut in Charlottesville! The facility is so cute, lots of natural light and gorgeous décor. All of the staff I interacted with were so sweet. Parking is a little confusing, so call ahead for specific instructions! I got my haircut done by Jessica, and she is a MIRACLE WORKER. She absolutely respects clients who want to keep as much length as possible, and is incredibly reasonable with her rates. I really enjoyed talking with her and will absolutely come back to her with any hair needs I have! Seriously cannot recommend this salon enough. read more

What a fantastic salon and spa located right in the heart of the historic Belmont neighborhood of Cville! I was searching for a new salon and found this one had great reviews and now I know why! Their website is so user friendly and has a new guest section to a help you figure out which direction you need to go in to get the best haircut/style for you. The process is as easy as completing a virtual consultation through a form online in which you can explain what type of cut/color, upload a current pic of your hair cut/color and any pics of what you hope for! Then, you have the option of choosing a stylist or having them select one based on their areas of expertise and skill set and what you are looking for. You are then contacted the same day via text or email (which ever you prefer) with someone who pairs you with the right stylist and you can make your appointment via text. So easy! I had no trouble finding parking and it's located in a beautiful home converted to a business surrounded by trees. You are immediately greeted with a smile and they offer a seasonal menu of fun drinks and a gorgeously decorated reception and waiting area. I didn't have to wait long at all and Rachel greeted me with a big smile too! She did a wonderful job on my cut and I look forward to going back for my next visit! The payment process was easy too as they take Apple Pay. Well done, Elevate! read more

I have gone to Cutting Edge Salon for a couple years and have had great experiences up until last week. The stylists are excellent at what they do. During my latest appointment, the stylist told me that while she wouldn't charge more this time, she would charge more for my hair in the future because it's thick. It was clear that she was frustrated because she was running behind on her appointments, and she had moved very slowly during the first 1/2 of the appointment. I felt uncomfortable and it felt inappropriate because it was not 100% my fault. I think the thick hair policy, while not intentional, affects minority individuals more, and Cutting Edge should reconsider the policy. read more

Someone who's job was at the concession stand stopped to help me !!!!!! ThankYou Lord for sending Sharonda to help me !!!!!

Another 5 star experience with Niko! Looking forward to checking out the new location on my next visit. Everyone in the shop seems excited about having ample parking, increased space, and the addition of services. read more

DO NOT COME HERE WITH CURLY HAIR. I called. I SPECIFICALLY ASKED for someone who had experience with curly hair. At the time of my appointment, i was 13 days away from my wedding and needed a simple trim and all-over dye. I decided to try this place because of its reviews and proximity to me. I sent them PICTURES (at their request) so they could see what they were dealing with. They knew what to expect. Someone called me the day before to confirm my appointment for an all-over dye...but no cut. What? Whatever, they took me in for both when I corrected them. I don't know if this had anything to do with my experience. I come in, they see my hair, and I immediately sense the panic. The manager, or owner, or whatever his name was that's in charge, starts talking to the stylist about my hair texture, thinking I can't hear him, and his tone doesn't inspire confidence. Whatever. I sit down and try to give them the benefit of the doubt. The stylist came over and told me there would be an extra 20 bucks for my texture and length. At this point I'm getting annoyed. I knew I would never be back when she draped me and handed me a comb and told me to begin brushing my hair out myself. What? You're charging me an extra 20 bucks and you can't even comb it. Whatever. Just want to get this over with. She begins the dye job, it goes smoothly enough. But that doesn't earn her much extra points. I wanted it dyed all over black. Hard to mess that up. She also trimmed me, which from what I can tell is also fine. But we'll see how both of those really turned out once I have had a chance to wasH out her HORRID styling job. I'm including a picture. She didn't know how to properly blow out textured hair, I guess, because my previous stylist would've never let me leave with this. And to add insult to injury, the manager or whatever had the NERVE to tell her to charge me extra for using the flat iron, which she used for about 4 seconds and it did nothing. Luckily it was waved. And like I said, we'll see if the 100 bucks I paid for the dye and cut will be satisfactory. I already see brown peeking through the black. I will not be back. The entire experience was BS. read more

Elevate Salon + Spa - Horrible blowout. We'll see if the dye and cut were decent, I already see brown peeking through the black. - Hair Salons Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Anna is magic! I've seen her twice now for color and cut. The first time, I went for a vibrant purple, which looked amazing! I just went back, 6 months later, to remove the purple and do a "sort of balayage ombré-ish thing," and she nailed it! In all my years of doing highlight and balayage etc (about 15 years), this is the most perfect color I've ever had. I feel like a super model! read more

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I love this Salon! Anna is so creative and talented, and wise beyond her years. She has a terrific and supportive staff. They go above and beyond to make clients feel comfortable, from offering drinks and snacks, to taking time to assess what it is the client wants. Yes, prices have gone up but so have prices in every other arena in our lives. Lately, I go there for medium length cut, color and gloss. It takes 3 hours but I enjoy the time I am there! read more

I had such a great experience at this salon! Natalie was my stylist, she was so kind and I love the balayage highlights she gave me. She was so gentle with my curly hair which is something I've struggled with at other salons and Natalie gave me great recommendations for products to help keep my hair healthy! Will definitely be going back here, worth every penny. read more

Maizie is excellent. A careful listener with an artistic sense. She is meticulous and takes her craft very seriously which means you will be the beneficiary of a great look! I highly recommend her! read more

I absolutely love stylist Jessica - she is so professional and nice. I recommend her for short bobs and fringes

I went to Brett and she was amazing! I had 6 months grown out balayage that was turning slightly orange. She completely fixed it, and gave me a beautiful golden light brown color, eliminating the reddish undertone. Highly recommend! read more

Got a super fantastic cut from Leanne today and have had my hair styled by the best in both NYC and LA. I'm new to the Cville scene but don't hesitate to call her out! She's the dope and look forward to pushing the limits in styles with her! read more

I got my hair dyed here by Justin who did a great job. My hair is black and hadn't been dyed in ages so it was really difficult to get it the silver blue balayage i wanted but he kept working on it until it was light enough. He and Anna got all the warmth out of my hair and recommended silver conditioners to hold the color for longer. Overall, great service and very friendly atmosphere. read more

Niko did an AMAZINGGG job with my hair! I had grown my hair out for about a year so it was getting way too long. I was very unsure what I wanted my hair to look like. I've had a challenging time in the past figuring out what kind of hairstyle suits me but I think I found the one! He was super helpful and very informative. As well as just supportive and hyping me up!! I could tell how passionate he is about his work and wants the best for his clients. I would definitely recommend Niko!! read more

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Came in here for my first visit with Justin, he listened out my admittedly vague request and gave me the perfect cut!! Planning to come back later for a color, he already seemed to have a good combination of reds in mind! read more

Jess is great! I have gone to her for haircuts in the past, and have been extremely happy. I went in today for a cut and balayage (my first ever!). She did a fantastic job, and I'm very happy with it! read more

What I love most about this salon is that they are transparent about their prices, which they post online, and that they are open on weekends (including Sundays!). I went in for a color after I mistakenly tried to highlight my hair from a box. Justin was somehow able to get my hair COMPLETELY back to its natural color and added a few super natural looking highlights. No one pressured me into buying any products, and everyone was helpful and kind. I would strongly recommend this salon to anyone, particularly if they are looking for color correction. read more

LINDA FOR THE WIN! My boyfriend got the best haircut here!! She was extremely jovial and professional and honestly, I'm just glad I didn't have to hear him complain about another Bubbles haircut. Linda... you're the real MVP! read more

Leanne is simply fantastic. She listens carefully and offers great input. And then she delivers top-notch work. Check her out! You won't regret it. read more

Made my mom an appointment here because she wanted to get some balayage and a cut. This was our first experience here and we will back. She was very impressed with the outcome. The owner took care of her and did exactly what she wanted! read more

I've been going to Anna for balayage for the past year and a half. She always gives me the perfect cool blonde tone. When I couldn't get a pre-holiday appointment with her, I chose to go to Leanne. Leanne did a beautiful job! She is friendly and professional. A few days later, I decided that my blonde was a little too "warm." I reached out to Anna, and she squeezed me into her schedule the next day for a quick tone and shampoo, at no extra charge. It is worth the drive from Richmond to keep coming back... not to mention the newest and sweetest salon pup, Weller! I highly recommend! read more

If you're kind of snobby brat like me (montgomery county represent) and you usually have to wait awkward amounts of time to schedule haircuts/ highlights over break around holiday and family plans because you wouldn't trust anyone but Esteban in your overpriced salon in Georgetown/Alexandria/Bethesda with your hair- stop. Just go here. I just got the best haircut ever (literally) from ESTHER, and paid 2/3's of what I do in DC for it. She spent a lot of time on my highlights, making sure they were thin and that they blended in well. The color she chose for me was perfect, and the cut looks great. I had a very nice woman here before (I don't remember her name), but I prefer Esther's work over her's. The previous stylist made my highlights WAY too thick; they looked like tiger stripes. So, this isn't a blanket endorsement for everyone who works here. I would read the reviews on Yelp carefully and go with someone who is known to do good work. I lucked out with Esther so if you get the chance, definitely go with her. read more