I used to hate my hair. I would buzz it all off and that would be that. Now my hair is long, and…read morehas gone brunette to blonde! I had been seeing my stylist Niki at one of the salons in Capitola for some time. After years or buzz cuts I was ready for change! I started to grow my hair out longer. Niki was able to consistently give me a clean cut and style with every in-between clean up until we achieved the desired top length. We stuck with the shorter on the sides and longer on top look and I love it! Recently I had wanted to go from brunette to an ashy silver. During the between stages Niki made my hair a beautiful blonde that I just could not let go of! I didn't think I would ever want to be blonde, but I feel like it just my hair color now! I get so many compliments and the first thing everyone asks me is, "Who did it!?" "Where did you go?" Niki is incredible! I always tell everyone this is my spot and I highly recommend this Salon. The whole crew is absolutely wonderful, the shop is kept very clean and has a fabulous Santa Cruz, relax by the ocean, feel to it. Awesome product knowledge and recommendations. My blonde has stayed platinum, I thought it would have faded but it's staying a beautiful almost ivory color. Niki really helped in showing me what products to use to keep my hair healthy and a vibrant blonde! Cannot recommend this local gem enough!

A pleasant shop to go to. I like going to a low-key place. That's not too busy. It's always nice to…read moreget a new haircut. I definitely will go back.

Best salon ! Nicely nice , clean, awesome environment good vibes.Steph Sanchez, has been taking…read morecare of my hair needs. I love their new website easy to navigate , best hair products !!! kudos to all hairstylists excellent customer service !!!

Love this salon. From the moment I called to make an appointment, Stephanie was very knowledgeable,…read moreasked me a lot of great questions and NAILED this haircut. Oh and, the products are amazing!! I'm going back for more services soon.

Angie is so sweet and amazing at what she does! She did a great job with my daughter who what 10 at…read morethe time and wanted a little color. She was very patient with mixing her the exact color that she wanted. I really recommend Angie!

I've been to Pleasure Head (PH) four times now and had amazing experiences with Jennifer (who I…read morebelieve no longer works there, but you can see a photo from my last review!) and Shawna. They were incredibly personable and made sure to check in with me throughout every step of the haircut process. They both delivered amazing results. Jennifer gave me a super edgy look and Shawna later gave me the blunt cut of my dreams, hence why I had kept returning. Now, there's A. I first went to her when my edgy look had grown out and wanted to get it refreshed. Everything was going pretty well, until the point where she accidentally used the wrong scissors and chopped off a section of my bangs. It was hard to recover from that but accidents happen and she expressed deep remorse and tried her best to fix it. It wasn't the best, haha, but it eventually grew out after several months, and I didn't want this experience to deter me from returning to my fave salon. :) Then, I went to A for a chocolatey brown balayage. We had a consultation beforehand. My hair is virgin and very dark so what I was looking for was a very subtle change to add dimensionality to my hair since I had just gotten a blunt cut by Shawna. But... what I got was not what I asked for. I have gotten balayages before and one key component is teasing the hair before applying bleach. Yes, it was being teased, but by the tiniest amount. This led to pretty much my hair being bleached solidly rather with the quintessential natural blending of the highlights which define a balayage. On top of that, the bleach application was all over the place. In some sections, it was applied so close to my roots. In others it was 3 inches away. And A decided to give me money pieces because she thought they would look cute. When I noticed the heavy bleaching, and pointed it out, she mentioned that it would become darker with the toner. I was anxious, but I wanted to trust the process. When the hair was finally done, I was devastated. It was patchy, brassy, and bleached in such a way that doesn't even come close to the definition of a balayage. I told A that I would need some time to get used to it. After several days of staring at my hair in the mirror, I reached out to A. She agreed that it wasn't at all like the inspo pics and she was willing to redo it for me. At that point, though, I was too anxious to go through another round with PH, especially after my previous experience. So, I made the decision to reach out to a hairstylist in Santa Cruz that is known for his balayages and I sent the pictures of my hair and he immediately took me in (thankfully!!) bc the hair had truly destroyed my self-esteem. After the botched hair, I literally canceled all my plans for the next week because I didn't want anyone to see me like that. He called it a hair emergency, haha. Well, that appointment went wonderfully, and he was able to color-correct the hair and achieve the results I wanted from the start. One major pro about A is that she does a great job at maintaining the health of the hair during her work. It was actually really cool and impressive to see that when she was taking off the foils after the bleaching process, little to no hair came off with it. Even though she brought my natural hair color from one of the darkest shades to such a light color. That is definitely one of her incredible strengths!! I let A know I went with another stylist and canceled my redo appointment. I also asked for a refund, considering the results were so far from what we discussed. She was completely respectful and remorseful and mentioned that she wished she had an opportunity to fix it herself. She reached out to her manager to ask about the refund, and the request was denied bc I went to another stylist and didn't let her redo it. I am not sure if that's a common policy, but I felt saddened that accountability by the salon wasn't taken in that regard. You wouldn't hire the same plumber again if their work caused your pipes to burst in the first place. Twice. Honestly, I am deeply saddened by this and it pains me to even write this review because all of my other experiences at PH have been SO positive before this. I don't think I will be visiting again, unfortunately. That being said, A is an amazing person (her hair is also SO cute!!! which already is a testament to her skills; also, she does a great job at matching the vibe, and I /STRONGLY/ believe that these were rare occurrences, especially considering all of her previous positive reviews. You can check out her work on her instagram page. Lots of people have had amazing results from her, especially with haircuts. So please don't let that deter you from hiring her. But maybe not for balayages, LOL.

If you're looking to go lighter without compromising the health of your hair, look no further. I…read morerecently decided to transition to a brighter look, and once again, Brooke (the owner) made absolute magic happen! I am head over heels in love with my new look every single time she has ever done my hair. I walk out and immediately start getting the best compliments from everyone I meet. Beyond the hair, the experience at her new salon is top-tier from the second you walk into the space you can tell it was designed with style in mind. It absolutely is immaculate. The atmosphere is the perfect amount of chill and professional, making you feel pampered and well taken care of the entire time. I cannot recommend Brooke and Hendrix & Hue enough. If you want to walk away, looking at feeling amazing this is the place to be.

I've been going to Hendrix and Hue (Brooke) for years now. She is consistent and there are never…read moreany surprises. She is a great listener, never pushy, and my experience is always a 10/10. Absolutely love my results every single time. Her new salon is gorgeous! She is meticulously detailed in her work, and I genuinely cannot recommend her enough!!! She is up to date on all the new trends in hair care and style and offers valuable advice/services.

We are so fortunate to have Geselle's talent right here in the heart of the Santa Cruz community!!…read more After two years of dreadful home color/cut, I needed a complete do-over and she definitely delivered. Fresh brightly toned highlights, demensional color, and a crisp sexy cut was the perfect remedy. Best of all, she developed a real-life strategy with me for salon and home upkeep that won't put me back in the chair every other weekend! No one has time for that... From consult to execution, she's a pro. I can't remember the last time I walked out of a salon with my exact desired result. Thank you Geselle!

Absolutely the best vibes and excellent professional work. I always enjoy to have my hair done…read moreusing the best products.

My daughter and I went to Surecuts for the first time after a co-worker told me about it and we had…read morea great experience! Lisa gave us both haircuts and we love them. I especially loved getting a dry cut because I was able to able to see what my hair would look like as it was being cut. Lisa was kind, professional, personable and even shared tips on caring for our hair. The atmosphere was sweet, with music playing and video games to play while waiting. You can make an appointment or show up as a walk in, it was very affordable, so we'll definitely be back!

Is it cheap? Yes, incredibly…read more Can you walk in and get a last minute cut? Absolutely. Will you love that cut? Who's to say. I loved mine and I was in and out quickly. Tip well! The cuts are below the going rate so if you can, let them enjoy your appreciation! I'll be back for a trim soon.

I drove 3 hours from just so Amy could do my hair and was not disappointed. My color and cut were…read morebeyond my expectations. I appreciate that Amy took her time and answered all my questions. Her suggestions and advice were very appreciated. I see another road trip in my future!

I had really high hopes for this place and tbh I still do. Before going I looked at the reviews and…read moretook a chance given how many 5 stars there are. I've been here multiple times and every time I felt like what I wanted wasn't fully understood, like I would explain what kind of cut and color I would want and then it would be interpreted in a way that wasn't what I exactly asked for. Overall it seems the timing is off as every time I felt like my appointment was rushed/the stylist wanted to quickly move on to their next client. Overall really disappointing but I still feel like this place is worth considering depending on who you book your appointment with. Still in search for a salon that is thoughtful and takes their time with each client.

I've been seeing Gina for 20+ years and she is the sweetest and most talented lady! The salon is…read morealways full of friendly and welcoming people and in a great location to boot. Highly recommended!

absolute worst!…read more went in for a simple trim and ended up with a hack job. Would have been better off with a barber or my husband cutting my hair with garden shears in the backyard

This is such a lovely salon. It is welcoming, clean, bright and everything a hair salon should be…read more And my hair stylist, Marissa, is seriously the best!

Always excellent hair color and beauty products. I am…read morealways happy to have found this high class Salon.