Emerson Salon

Andrea has been my hairdresser for over a decade. She is an artist, quite aware of her client's…read moreunique hair. I have short hair, so a precise haircut is most noticeable. I highly recommend her.

Great salon in the heart of south lake union with many stylists to work with. I enjoyed my short…read morebob haircut with Mel. The hospitality and friendly staff were noticeably positive in my end to end experience.

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Salon Voda

4.1(46 reviews)

0.7 mi•South Lake Union

I have been coming to Silvia for over 10 years! I come all the way up from LA and she is the ONLY…read moreone that I let touch my hair. She has the best technique, if you want, she will help you push your boundaries or if you want to play it safe, she will give you a comfortable and stylish cut. But the main reason I have stayed with her for so long is because she is good for the soul. I come out of Salon Voda with a new hair cut and a new positive outlook on life. I know, it sounds cheesy, but Silvia has one of the most positive and realest outlooks on life. I can't tell if I enjoy our conversations more or my new hair! My mother, my sister and half of Magnolia goes to Silvia. Call Salon Voda and ask for her. She is amazing.

Made an appointment for a hair donation I double checked with registration if they're really ok…read morewith someone coming in at 11am on Christmas Eve. They told me there was an appointment at 10am already scheduled. I come here at 10:45am, it's closed. And now it is 11am. No one there. Kind of not cool. Was looking forward to donating my hair. I didn't receive an email or phone cancelation either. I confirmed my appointment in the email as well. My advice, if you can't show up, call me or email me. Also, it's especially not cool when it's a hair donation for a kid. I understand life happens, but I drove 1 hr for this. The least you can do is inform me of a cancelation. Also, just to add, I was also getting charged for the cut too. So the stylist was suppose to get paid/tipped.

Blonde Balayage done by Brooke

Beautiful Copper balayage

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Mixed Brunette Balayage done by Brooke

Salon Refine

4.6(229 reviews)

0.8 mi•Denny Triangle

Emily did an outstanding job on my cut and color. Plus she is a delightful person! I certainly…read morerecommend!

I had a appointment with salon refine mid March 2026 with Phoenix winters it was at 11:30am and…read morelasted over two hours for him to mangle my hair using a razor from start to finish I tried contacting the salon but they just threatened me with police they did refund me but they didn't care for a apology

Styling chairs at Salon Refine

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Front desk team member -Bernisa Pohara

Red Chair Salon

4.5(300 reviews)

0.4 mi•Capitol Hill

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Amy gave me the perfect highlights today. She me so the right questions to give me what I wanted…read more The atmosphere was super comfortable, casual, and professional.

The people who work here are angels. I had a hair emergency that kept getting worse because every…read moresalon I contacted couldn't book an ASAP appointment and didn't seem to care. My hair had gotten so tangled that it was matted, I had really long hair that was difficult to manage. I was devastated by the thought of losing all my hair- I felt that mu femininity was wrapped up in having long hair. The empathy of the receptionist and stylist blew me away. They got me in for a consult the next day, showed genuine care and concern that made the awful situation seem less dire. I was reassured that I would not need a Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta haircut. I ended up really, really liking the cute cut they gave me- it made me not mind having short hair! The ladies at Red Chair rescued me from Hair Hell, and I am so grateful to them! Will be coming back for other services!

Photo on the left is what was requested. Photo on the right is what was received.

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Exterior at night

Industry Salon

4.5(343 reviews)

0.1 mi•Capitol Hill

Such a cutie salon and very LGBTQ+ friendly! My partner and I are both nonbinary, and Ava created…read moresome truly slay, gender-affirming haircuts and colors for both of us. I have to mention that Ava is AMAZING with curly hair. I spent over a year searching for someone who gets it, and now I've been going to Ava for over a year and still get compliments (even from random strangers on the street/in Costco). The whole staff is so kind and the vibes are immaculate: not chaotic, not too loud, just perfect. Highly recommend!

This was my second time at Industry! Great location with immaculate Cap Hill friendly neighborhood…read morehipster vibes. It's been a while since I've written one of these for a haircut but this one was awesome. Andy helped me work out a plan for it and did a cut that gave my fine, very straight hair lots of movement, texture, and style even with my super low maintenance daily routine. It's been a week now since getting it cut, and sometimes when you do that first week (or even first wash) you have a moment where you're like "hey where'd all the cool haircut go, it's just mush again?" NOT SO. This one maintains great movement and texture even with just blow drying it the night before and tossing texturizer in it in the morning (which I got at a discount thanks to their welcome package). I also loved seeing all the different types of neighborhood people around--not just like fancy people getting their hair done but a really wide spectrum from older dudes to younger NB folx and femmes. TLDR: Great experience with a haircut from Andy (pic attached if you're interested) and really enjoyed the salon itself

Before appointment #2: asked to remove copper tone and return to blonde.

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What I went into Industry Salon with when I thought all hope was lost

Bowie Salon and Spa

4.3(280 reviews)

0.6 mi•Capitol Hill

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Women-owned & operated

Consultations available

Hair stylist and colorist Sukie is incredible - she takes me from dark brown to beautiful natural…read moreblonde without damaging my hair like other places I've experienced. So grateful I found this place. She give a killer short haircut to. Classy! The salon vibe is modern, clean, friendly and it's like getting a hairapy session every time.

Went elsewhere for a Senior haircut, but I'm certain Bowie Salon and Spa could've done just as good…read morea job, according to other reviews.

These loose beachy waves go perfectly with a lob haircut- by Stacie Bowie

This look features blonde Highlights with a summary and face frame technique. Hair by Karie

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Highlights, Balayage, Full Foil we can do all of these techniques to get a beautiful blonde look for you. By Stacie

Sensa Salon

4.7(625 reviews)

1.4 mi•Downtown

I have found my girl! Went to my first haircut appointment…read moreat SENSA SALON with Taylor this AM. She listened to my requests & comments. I also learned some new styling techniques from Taylor also. I opted for a deep conditioning, will last for up to 12 washes. Taylor really knows her stuff and this is what I've been trying to find! And the light rail made it easy peasy to get there too.

Been here twice now. Over a year ago a woman cut my hair that no longer works here. I like that…read morethey have you ring a bell and then they buzz you in for safety. Beverages are offered and they use great products. However my second visit was just a few days ago with Sarah. What I asked for I got the complete opposite. She gave me a blow out so my hair looked beautiful leaving but the next day washing it seeing my natural waves and curls and really inspecting the cut. I look a bit chopped. The front was not face framing instead she gave me 4 steps. The front is uneven and choppy as heck. My hair is gone so no way to fix that and wouldn't trust her to fix it tbh so I have to take an expensive loss. I cried all night yesterday just looking at the front pieces. Just embarrassing. I paid a lot and tipped very well just for it to look like an amateur cut my hair. Don't come here. I regret coming here as I looked better with my dead ends. I could've cut my own hair better which I have. This was supposed to be a pick me up to make me feel beautiful now 2 days later I am in regret not feeling like how I should and wanted. Sooooo expensive and terrible results. Also they could've been friendlier. I felt she got tired blow drying my hair. They are supposed to be knowledgeable in long, thick hair, curly hair, wavy hair. I wanted to choose this stylist due to her good reviews but I really cannot recommend her or this salon. I don't like leaving bad reviews but I am distraught. Don't come here as you will cry tears of sadness not joy.

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MUCCI ROSE

4.8(17 reviews)

0.7 mi•Denny Triangle

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I'm so glad I found this business! Mucci's style and techniques are what I was looking for, but…read morecould not find for years. Mucci is attentive, fun and does a great job! Her coloring is par excellence, she's a pro who asks about your hair goals and breaks things down so you understand the process. She's a good human, and makes the experience very pleasant each time. I greatly appreciate Mucci and highly recommend!

I often get questions on who did my hair when I get haircuts at other salons. Its not every artist…read morethat can get you to go 6 months between colors with no harsh grow out line. She is passionate about her craft, and pays attention to details. She always has some show or documentary line up to keep you entertained while she works her craft!

1.7 mi•Chinatown, Chinatown International District

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Falali Hair Salon

4.6(76 reviews)

My go-to and the best hair stylist in Seattle! I've been going to Olivia for 4+ visits now at…read moreFalali in Chinatown, and she never disappoints. She's incredibly detail-oriented and especially great with Asian hair and cutting layers. She consistently makes my hair look voluminous and healthy. Olivia is also super sweet and speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. I really appreciate that she takes the time to teach you how to style your hair with a straightener, which is very convenient for everyday styling. The salon is also very affordable for a cut, wash, and blowout. I've recommended Olivia to three friends already, and they all loved their haircuts. Just a heads-up that it's a busy salon, so be sure to book an appointment in advance and expect a bit of a wait. Highly recommend!

This review is for Olivia~ the Queen of haircuts! I absolutely love my new haircut! This is the…read morebest I've ever had and I'm slightly upset it took me this long to find Olivia! She is so kind, gentle, listens to what style you'd like and takes time to teach you how to style your new do. I came in with very long- more than ultra long hair today. It was thick, coarse, dull and full of split ends. I came across great Yelp reviews and thought I would make an appointment to try out a new place. Surely, i was not disappointed! Olivia began thoroughly washing my hair, with a nice scalp massage too. Once done and in the chair, we then discussed the style being I was looking for: long u shaped with lots of layers and face framing pieces. She used only scissors, no razors. Hair was wet and she sectioned off the hair to blow dry and cut. After she was done cutting, she used a flat iron to show me how to style the layers to make it look fresh and full of volume! It looks absolutely beautiful. I look so much younger too! Thank you so much Olivia! I highly recommend her for your haircuts and all other hair needs!

Door front of Falali Hair Salon

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Kitty Hawk

4.9(73 reviews)

0.8 mi•Capitol Hill

walked in for my first visit planning a pretty big change in both length and color - i probably…read moreshould have been more cautious on a first visit with a new stylist, but i'm impatient and it 100% paid off here. Val was so wonderful - she wasn't fazed in the least by my ambitious plans + loads of hair, she listened well, asked good questions, and delivered such beautiful color AND a great cut, not to mention she was so fun to talk to for the half a day it all took to do. plus, the space is adorable and comfy and parking was a breeze. i think i've finally found my go-to salon in seattle. and ruby the receptionist dog is just the (cutest) icing on the cake! highly, highly recommend.

You gotta go to Kitty Hawk and see Amy Bates. Here is why I love having her do my hair: She is…read morereally in touch with trends, but is super creative and loves to work in a unique twist, that is inspired by my personal style. :) Color - Last time I was in, we worked with the ombre trend, but she added a few blonde and red pieces that went all the way to my root, with some fire-y red ombre style chunks all over and little peeks of black. Also, the color is a-symmetrical, one side has more blonde, and the other, more red. Turned out so cool! The cut - usually, I think my hair looks better worn up, but since Amy has been cutting it, I love wearing it down. Finally, she is so friendly and a joy to chat with. Amy has been doing my hair for awhile, but she just started at Kitty Hawk. What a cool space, easy to find, easy free parking and the shop is really cute and clean! Get your buns in Amy's chair! :)

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Yep it's amazing by April

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My daughter Violet and her awesome new violet hair. Thank you, Val!

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J A.

15 years ago

Have you ever walked out a hair salon feeling like you got exactly what you wanted? Have you ever gotten a haircut so good you began to suspect every other stylist and barber who ever touched your hair of--I don't know, padding their resumes, fabricating their certificates, having terrible taste? Neither had I until I went to Emerson. I'm a guy with medium-length (comes more than halfway down my face), very thick, very coarse hair. When my hair was short, I was content to go to Rudy's, but as I grew it out I found it was too much for the barbers there: they gave me competent but consistently unsatisfying cuts. I tried some of the nicer spots in town - Capelli's, Gene Juarez; each hit a different sour note (barbers/stylists didn't listen, didn't know how to handle my hair, atmosphere made me instinctively cross my legs). Things to like about this place. First, there's no contrived atmosphere. Most salons put me off with their salonness, that sort of delicate, deliberate polish meant to complement the unbearable dance music they pipe in at happy-hour volume. None of that here. Also none of the theatrical, mahogany-heavy touches the higher-end barbershops (places that cater specifically to men) affect; no stacks of Boat Magazine Monthly, no big screen TV screaming sports and man and man, no caricatured sense of masculinity. Emerson's a nice-looking place in handsome building; that's all. Nothing about the place makes me feel uncomfortable. Second, the haircut is some kind of voodoo (and you were all, 'What's that headline mean; what's this squirrelly business?' *That* is what this squirrel is about.) I've been to John several times now, and every time the haircut is punch-a-wall-for-joy good. He listens attentively to everything I say. He looks at my hair, messes with it a bit, gets a sense of what it can and can't do. It's hugely important for the person cutting your hair to be honest about the limitations of the cut; you have to work *with* the stylist to come up with a cut. Huh, that's a novel concept. Every time someone cut my hair in the past, when I told them what I wanted, they'd just go for it, even if what I wanted was totally unachievable with my hair. Once you've fully discussed how you want your hair to look and how to achieve that look, he goes about doing exactly what you wanted him to with such precision you're left wondering whether he's the only person in the world who ever went to school for this stuff. From techniques so basic it's dumbfounding no one else used them on you to incision-like snips, he was able to achieve the cut something like five stylist/barbers (some of them much more expensive [thank you sister's old gift card]) weren't. He goes through the hair section by section, cutting each bit and comparing it to the overall cut. Did you know that Top, Sides and Back aren't the only sections to your hair? I didn't. I mean, I did in that I knew parts of my hair looked ridiculous (like the top of the back), but I was never able to get the person cutting my hair onboard with this idea: when I said, 'Cut the top of the back of my head,' they would cut all the hair on the back of my head. John understands the words that I say with requisite specificity. If what you want needs a tweak, John knows and gently suggests it. You wind up getting exactly what you want within the bounds of possibility. $40 is more than I have historically paid for a haircut, but I think of it this way. Rudy's is $25 now; it's as though a genie said, 'Either you can torch 25 bucks for a disappointing haircut, or throw in an extra 15 and learn that you are in fact a decent-looking human being a woman could someday love. What's 15 bucks to look like a million?' That's cute, right? That's a cute tagline. Seriously, though, I've never written an online review for anything before, and this thing is a monster. Doesn't it piss you off to get a bad haircut? So stop getting them. read more

hope L.

17 years ago

I discovered Emerson when i was visiting Seattle and needed a last minute blowout. Most stylists would (and have) cringed and handed me to someone else...My hair is really long, really thick, and really color treated; a nightmare to some stylists, a fun challenge to others. Rusty was available and gave me a great blowout. He was also great to hang out with. A couple months later I moved to Seattle (from L.A.) and needed to find a good colorist. It had taken me years to find one in L.A. that i was happy with. I like to keep my waist length hair various shades of fake (it's gone from goth black, to cherry red, to blonde-ish and now back to red) I thought i was in for quite a challenge to find a colorist i could trust and who wouldn't be scared off by my great abundance of somewhat abused hair. I read many reviews on yelp , planning to interview various colorists...But Rusty, the sweet guy who gave me a last minute blow out was in the back of my mind. So i went back to Emerson and Rusty colored my hair. That was about 7 months ago, and i've never looked back. Rusty is THE best colorist i've ever had work on my hair. He has taken my hair from a damaged, very dry state to hair that feels healthy, is shiny, and can be combed through with a fine toothed comb while wet! That is a miracle for hair that is as long, color treated, and thick as mine. Really. And about the color itself. Rusty really is one of the best. What first impressed me was that during our first consultation he looked at my skin and eye coloring, as if he actually cared about the specific color he would put in my hair. Many stylists don't do this; i've seen enough to know. Rusty's one of the really good ones who knows color and actually cares about how an individual client will look with the color they want. If he thinks a color will look bad on a person, he steers them towards something he thinks more suitable. He's done this with me. Right now he's been doing my hair red, and i think every incarnation has been great. The man knows color, and if he can make my mass of evil hair look and feel good, i think he can do it for anyone. Highly recommended. Also, rusty's great to hang out with during the 2+ hours it takes to color my hair. The salon itself has a great, non- prissy attitude and neat steampunk design. The other stylists that work there are sweet to be around and also seem to know their trade quite well. If Rusty were ever unable to do my hair, i'd definitely trust one of the others! Everyone is very friendly in a genuine way, and there isn't any awful snobbery that i've experienced in other salons. It's a nice, welcoming atmosphere; the best i've ever found (and that includes many high end/ punk rock los angeles salons!!!) Rusty and the other stylists at Emerson are treasures!!! read more

Mike G.

12 years ago

This review is for D'arcy. I'd never been to a fancy salon before...as a guy, I've traditionally just gone to Great Clips, tell them "same as last time", and call it good. Sometimes it turns out alright, sometimes it just doesn't look right the next day. But I figured I'd just get used to it. I went to D'arcy at Emerson this last time, as I was in a theatrical production and needed to get my hair cut a certain way, that would work for both of the characters I was playing, and getting my "same as last time" haircut...wasn't going to work. Several friends recommended D'arcy as an excellent hair stylist, and assured me she could supply what I needed to find the right balance between the two characters I had to play. And they were right! I made my appointment, and she was incredibly flexible with timing, making it possible for me to get in after work, but before rehearsal started. I told her about the different characters I was playing, and that I needed something different than what I usually get. She asked specific questions, to make sure we were both on the same page, and turned my "fro-mullet" (I hadn't had a haircut in a little over 3 months, which is ridiculous) into something sleek and professional, yet stylish, which worked perfectly. Lord knows, I never would have been able to describe specifically what I needed, but she was smart, and knew the right questions to ask. She totally held up to the recommendations of my friends, without a doubt. I rarely get compliments on my haircuts (usually, I just get a "oh you got a haircut!", which noticeably omits a positive comment), but this time was much different, with many co-workers--even males ones--noticing and complimenting the work done. As an added bonus, she washed out all the loose hair bits and let me brush it like I normally do, so I could 1)not go to rehearsal with itchy hair bits poking at me, and 2) avoid the whole "woke up the next morning, and it didn't look the same" problem that frequently can happen. I walked out of there with my hair ready to go, and it looked great for the entire show run! D'arcy is great, and I'm looking forward to going to her again. I trust her to make my hair look awesome. read more

Google U.

12 years ago

This review is for D'Arcy and I really want to say that I have never been SO DISAPPOINTED with my hair before this, that too after paying $76.70 (18% tip). As I had just shifted to Seattle so I booked whatever was available for my function. The minute I walked in, I felt like an UNWELCOME CUSTOMER. I wasn't even offered water or coffee, have never seen that in any salon and the weird part is that the lady whom Darcy attended right after me was offered both, so it was a clear message that I WAS NOT WELCOME THERE. I was around 7 minutes late and the appointment for hair styling was for an hour but the whole time she made me feel like an UNIMPORTANT AND INFERIOR customer. I had already told her over the phone the previous day, when I was making the appointment, that I am not sure if I would wash my hair and come, but when I reached and told her that I need hair wash it was almost visible on her face that she didn't want to wash my hair. I really didn't expect that reaction when I am paying extra for hair wash. The WORST part was the blow dry. I had really really BAD HAIR FALL after the visit as she used the blow dry at such a super high temperature. I could almost feel my scalp burning. Even after I told her that it's too hot, the only thing she had in reply was that "Ya, it's hot", I mean really?? I guess if you tell anybody that it's hot, the person will obviously understand that the temperature has to be reduced. I knew right then that my hair style is going to be a disaster. I had expected to get a really nice hair styling done after reading good reviews on Google and Yelp but my hair style was so AWFUL that my husband said, "I guess you paid to get a bad styling done". It was a total waste of my time and money as I had to open my hair completely and guess what, I was so upset that I didn't even attend the function. The thing which I hated the most was her BEHAVIOR towards me. I am never ever going to go back there. Really really disappointed. I guess she really does not want to have new customers, as I can see no other reason for such behavior. read more

Jeremie W.

15 years ago

I've lived in Seattle for about 7 years now, and I've been the victim of cheap haircuts. This was the first experience in an actual salon. I made my appointment with Franz for Tuesday. I was there about 40 minutes early and greeted by Andrea, who was super sweet (she also took my appointment). I told her I was very early and would just chill. She offered me a cup of tea and I read magazines. I didn't even realize i had been there as long as I had until it was about 30 minutes *past* my appointment time, and Andrea was letting me know my stylist was still with his previous client and offered to reschedule. I was a bit sad, but I understand some people need more help. So i rescheduled. My appointment was on Thursday the 23rd. I met with Franz, who sat me down and had a conversation with me. What do I like about my hair, what don't I like, what have I done before and why, what am I looking for now. After the consultation, he told me what he wanted to do, how he'd do it, and what it should end up like. He then opened his Macbook in front of the mirror (was that there the whole time??) and showed me some examples. He was enthusiastic and seemed genuinely interested in making my hair styling experience a positive and rewarding one. Wash, cut, and style, Franz was up front with what he was using and why ("Not many people know this is a volumizing shampoo, but it definitely gives more body to work with and works great with your hair") and even went so far as to show me how to style it different ways to add versatility to the style. I have never been as impressed with a haircut in my life. In addition, the entire experience from scheduling to the post haircut glamour shot for his portfolio (and the website) was gentle and warming. So much so that the star I would have taken off for rescheduling was completely regained by the positive experience. I'm sure someday I will have to get my haircut somewhere else for some reason, but I hope it's no time soon. read more

Jasyn B.

15 years ago

I have had unmanageable hair for the majority of my life. I have tried every product I could find and every stylist I could to tame what I would term, a "rat's nest" of hair. I've even gone as far as to dredlock my hair just to deal with it. I had all but given up on my hair until I had the opportunity to visit the lovely Katherine Kalnins at Emerson Salon. She was the first stylist that I had ever been to that really listened to me and made me believe that it was even possible to make my hair work in a way that I would find to be attractive on any level whatsoever. I was stunned by what she was able to accomplish and I also learned a great deal at the same time. Katherine recommended some products that made my hair look amazing, and believe me, I thought I had tried EVERYTHING. I was wrong. I had always wanted to have a very close fade on the sides and previous stylists were unable to do this. In addition, she was able to cut my hair in such a way that eliminated the "poofyness" that had plagued my hair for much of my life. She explained to me what she was doing as she was doing it and she didn't bother asking me the proverbial questions that all stylists ask just to make small talk when you know they don't really care about the answers you would give. She made me feel as though she really cared about what she was doing and that making me look good was the ultimate goal. I'm proud to say that that goal was achieved and then some! Next time you need your hair transformed, give Emerson Salon a call and book an appointment with Katherine Kalnins, you won't be disappointed! read more

Kaleena C.

16 years ago

I moved to Seattle in February and began facing my biggest fear that comes with relocation, finding a stylist. I have super thin, fine hair and enjoy trying new things, but am very picky about how it's cut because the smallest screwup is HUGE for my little bit of hair. I tried 2 other people in and around Seattle before I found Emerson on Yelp. I called and got a same day appointment with Ellen. I believe the first time she did my hair was in April? and I can't even begin to describe how happy she makes me every time I go in! She listened to everything I described, I told her about my weird quips and my hair history and she was so very careful that first time that I couldn't wait to go back and really let her be creative. In Sept, for the first time in my bleach-blonde life, she convinced me to try being a brunette, for fall. I am 28 years old, have never thought I could even attempt having dark hair and I am absolutely in LOVE with it!!! Everyone, including my family, tells me how great it looks and honestly, it's going to take some convincing to go blonde again. I've been a brunette for 2 months now and actually went even darker today. I kept meaning to write a review for Ellen, but I wanted to wait until I had some history with her...and I think 9 months of awesome hair is worthy of an awesome review! I live in West Seattle and my ONLY issue with Emerson is it's a little pricey...but the short drive (depending on traffic) and extra $ is worth it for Ellen to do her magic. read more

Kevin P.

16 years ago

I am a creature of habit, and I've been going to Emerson Salon to have Rusty cut my hair for years now. The experience the fellow had who had his "hair cut off" would be pretty anomalous, as far as I'm concerned. Can your favorite restaurant put out a plate of food you don't like? Sure, and that's a pretty good analogy. Rusty doesn't claim to be infallible, but he is talented and consistently so. For me, finding a great haircut is the first thing I do in a new city; nothing is more important than making a good first impression. I'm pretty finicky too -- especially for a guy. I won't see anyone a second time if they make me look like a clown the first time. The fellow who negatively reviewed Rusty here makes several references to being made to look like an '80s gay porn star (Um, there's only one way I know of to have an accurate image of what gay '80s porn stars look like, chum. Is there something you'd like to let us know?), so I'm thinking that homophobia plays some role in this guy's disdain. Either way, I'm sure it has grown out to some length considered straight enough for the wearer. Next time, just put it in pigtails and tell people you're related to either Willie Nelson or the chick on the sign at Wendy's. Meanwhile, I'll be stylin'/profilin' because Rusty makes me look like the kind of porn star that has both men and women turning their heads. ;-) read more

Perky P.

11 years ago

I love this salon! It was my first time and it's hip and cozy at the same time. As soon as I arrived I was warmly greeted and offered tea. They were all fun and chatty and it was a very pleasant place all around. As for my hair, my hair! I LOVE DANIELLE! My balayage, sombre to be exact, was perfect. I had it done twice before in a little place called Gene Juarez. and it does not compare to the work Danielle did on my hair. She asked for pictures regarding the look that I wanted and set to work. It was a struggle to get my balayage done at Gene cause all I heard was my hair's too dark, what I want isn't realistic, or chunky looking and in the end my hair was OK. But with Danielle she immediately understood what i wanted and said no problem and she carefully worked on my hair for 3 hours and it came out beautifully. And it didnt even feel that long cause shes so much fun to talk to! She truly enjoys what she does. My hair brings me joy each time i look in the mirror. Even my husband who is usually politely complimentary really raved about it several times. So yeah. She's amazing. Please go book an appointment with Danielle now and you will not regret it. I'm recommending her to everyone I know!!!! read more

Kati S.

16 years ago

Emily is THE BEST hair stylist I have ever had. She actually cares about each client as an individual! I have had her call me on numerous occasions and tell me she's scheduling an appointment because she has envisioned a cut for my hair specifically. Guess what? She's always right about what she envisioned and my hair always looks incredible. I literally don't even have to tell her what I want her to do because she knows my hair so well that I can sit in the chair and trust that whatever she does will be amazing. She has always answered all my questions about hair care and cut/color and she explains all of the steps she goes through to make me look like a rock star by the end of the appointment. :) My hair has never been healthier, nor has it ever been as stand-out as when Emily has been in charge of my tresses. People constantly ask me if they can take pictures of my cut, where I get it cut and who does it. They also compliment on Emily's impeccable use of color. Emerson Salon is truly blessed to have Emily working with them. Go get your hair done by her and enjoy the ambiance as well as the other kick-ass people on staff. You'll never want to get your hair done anywhere else! read more

River C.

18 years ago

What a lovely redo of the salon! It's comfortable, peaceful, and has a Steampunk theme. However, I would rather focus my review on one of the two stylists, Lancer Forney. Lancer is the reason I will keep going back to the Emerson Salon. He's been doing my color and cut for years. I have difficult hair; it is fine, wavy, and there is a lot of it. It will turn pink from improper coloring fairly quickly. I have medical conditions which have made my hair like straw, fragile and brittle. I also like to wear my hair red, a natural-looking dark auburn red with lighter red highlights. Lancer is the only person I trust to work on my hair and the only person I trust with my color. Even when it is at its worst due to medical issues, he keeps me looking good. He is a superb colorist and stylist and I would recommend him to anyone (and have, many times). I sent my husband to Lancer to get his ponytail cut, his hair cut and styled, and his 100% gray hair colored. He came home looking ten years younger with a very natural dark brown head of hair. The next day, he applied for and got a job in IT, and we think it helped that he didn't look his age. read more

Hadley H.

16 years ago

Ellen at Emerson Salon ROCKS! I moved here 5 years ago from Santa Barbara, and left behind my hair designer of 10 years. I went to 15 different salons before I found Ellen at Emerson. - Yippee! Happy Day! I have really fine, thin hair, and very definite ideas about what I want in a haircut and color...so definite that yesterday I brought in pics of exactly what I wanted done to my hair, or so I thought.... After the cut and color, I got home last night and decided I really needed more highlights, and maybe a little more off the bangs, so I called today and spoke with Ashley who squeezed me in with Ellen at 12:00. Ellen listened to my requests and an hour later I walked out with a hair do that I absolutely love! I like the atmosphere at Emerson Salon-cool big windows, really great on a sunny or rainy day. Everyone there is extremely friendly and capable. I've always lucked out with the parking, so that's never been a problem. Overall, I am enthusiastically pleased with Ellen,Emerson Salon and the service I receive there. I would highly recommend Ellen to anyone who wants a fabulous haircut and color. read more

Taylore K.

14 years ago

I have unusually thick, course hair that is extremely difficult to manage. I have had problems finding a good stylist for this very reason. MIT takes some serious artistic ability to tame my hair. I moved to Capital Hill and made an appointment with Paul. He talked to me for quite a while and told me he could help. He did a FANTASTIC cut that took tons of bulk off and still kept most of my length. It was the hippest cut I have ever had as well! I was so excited to find a stylist that could actually STYLE my hair! As far as color goes, he nailed that too. I have gone from blonde to dark to lighter blonde, blah, blah, blah. He was able to blend it back to my actual natural color (no one has ever been able to do that) so all we had to do was touch up the highlights occasionally. Now, here's the kicker. I'm taking off to Bali for a few months and needed to go short. I have NEVER done this. Paul gave me a short style that rocks! He spent about 3 hours originally, making sure to go a little at a time, and the another hour yesterday fine-tuning. I cannot say enough about Paul. He is truly an artist!! read more

justine w.

17 years ago

I first went to Emerson when we had just moved here---my little boy (7) was in desperate need of a haircut and wanted to try a "real salon." He has beautiful curly hair and was a little afraid of getting too much cut off. D'arcy was very patient and gave him a great haircut for a reasonable price---and we didn't have to endure any of that insipid kid stuff that dominates kiddie salons. She understood that he was nervous and listened to what he wanted-----and she didn't talk down to him. So, I went to see her recently and walked out with a fantastic haircut! I, too, have a curly mop and D'arcy did a wonderful job of giving me a short style that suits my face, doesn't fight my curls and allows me to grow it out a little. The price was right and she didn't pressure me to buy a bunch of products (though I did by the Moroccan Oil and I love it...). I love the atmosphere---no frou frou, but lots of style......a delightful change from the spare, zen, spa style of so many salons these days. I will definitely return to D'arcy and this time I will take both of my boys! read more

satin t.

18 years ago

Chic, elegant decor, rich without being ostentatious. Love the high ceilings, monochromatic scheme is restful and the music relaxing and uplifting at the same time. However, that is NOT why I would come to Emerson Salon rather than anywhere else in the world. (and I DO travel the WORLD, as our business takes us on the road more than 25 days a month). The reason I choose Emerson Salon, is because I am GUARANTEED to look fantastic following my visit. Lancer gives me the BEST color, and the best cut I've had, from Venice, Italy to Key West, Fla, to Montreal, Canada. NO one is better in my books. And the knowledge of product for my finicky hair is well appreciated. I recommend anyone who wants the best of the best, call him. (wait, does that mean I might not get an appointment??? )!! Great job, guys! satin AKA globetrotter-ette read more

Etoile P.

15 years ago

I have never been loyal to any hair salon let alone a single person. To be honest I never had such a haircut that I loved so much that I sought out one specific person. But I have been going to D'Arcy now for several months and love her! In these past months i've seen her i've gone through several different looks. She has given me awesome bangs (something I always wanted but never tried) and taught me how to train them. Cut off 13 inches to donate, and given me a very stylish bob (random people would compliment me on the street). And now is helping me grow out those bangs. --yes i cant seem to keep the same look for more than a week! I sincerely recommend D'Arcy. Best of all she listens to what you want and then tells you what will look good. Afterall SHE is the professional! read more

Emily I.

17 years ago

I have been to Emerson Salon several times now. Marissa is amazing. I quickly gave her free range on my hair and she has always done a wonderful job. She will cut your hair to fit you. I went from being a red-head to a dirty blond by her handy work. She matched the hair color with my skin tone so well. (A rather difficult thing to do w/ my skin). I have had sooo many people compliment me on my hair (people have stopped me on the street)... and I have been able to refer several people :-) The environment is very laid back and everything is very clean and well kept. Also, I never felt pressured to buy any product. (This has happened in almost every salon I've been to before and I find it rather annoying). I will be sticking with Marissa for as long as possible! read more

Amanda H.

18 years ago

Emerson Salon is by far one of the best hair salons I have been to in a long long time. The stylist who fixed my very "scary" hair that had been touched by 3 other salons, did such an amazing job. She was sweet offered me something to drink, made sure I was comfortable, had something to read. I felt like I was there for a spa day. The stylist also had great recommendations for me, which was extremely helpful. The salon was amazing as well, wonderful furniture and great vibe. I actually live in the hawks pririe area down south a good 45mins to 1 hour away, I was visiting friends and decided to try a new salon, Emerson, and it was definitely worth it. I am now dedicated to driving every few months up to see my friend and have my hair done by Emersons salon! read more

Whitney B.

17 years ago

I love Emily! I never thought it mattered what I did with my hair, since it is fairly wavy. I've had friends cut it, gone to nice expensive salons, and most often, done something like Supercuts. However, due to a promotion I tried out Emerson, and booked an appointment with Emily, whose description says she likes long wavy hair. The only haircut I have ever been impressed with. Seriously I had SO many compliments, even straight guys I knew who never said much about how I looked tell me I was a "new woman" with this haircut. I love it, and have been back twice now to have it done again. Emily is great, friendly, easy to talk to, and so talented!! Highly recommended! read more

Rachael B.

15 years ago

I recently had my second visit at Emerson Salon with John and I am a fan. The first time I went to Emerson, I got exactly what I asked for (haircut the way I wanted). I was hoping that my second visit would also be just as satisfying--and it was. Besides being super friendly and laid back, John listened to my needs and asked all of the right questions to ensure that I would walk out of the salon satisfied with a new do. Well, John-thanks for your awesome skills. You are the only hair stylist that I have returned to consecutively since moving to Seattle. The salon itself is pretty unique, with an antique/hip vibe-very appropriate for Capitol Hill. I will be back! read more

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