Great Clips

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.

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Parlour At The Point

4.7(76 reviews)

1.0 mi

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.

Girls are amazing, sweet and so professional!! My highlights are beautiful. it's the place that i…read morehave been looking for - where i can relax and know I'm in a good hands. :))

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Pleasure Head Salon

4.4(174 reviews)

2.3 mi

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.

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Femme & Fellow

4.5(30 reviews)

0.6 mi

I was in desperate need of a haircut, so I booked an appointment for Mikayla; I really liked her…read moreInstagram and thought she did a beautiful job with long layering. I was extremely pleased with the results! Not only was she incredibly friendly and personable, but she also transformed my hair, which was dry and damaged, to a beautiful, refreshed cut. I will definitely be going to her again!

Well, I don't know about the whole business, but I went in there just not knowing anything about…read morethe business and I gotta great haircut from a woman named Bella. She was very attentive, good listener gave me a really great haircut. I'm going back.

Fun haircuts!

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After pic with chunky highlights (not what I wanted)

Hendrix and Hue Salon

5.0(7 reviews)

0.1 mi

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.

The salon

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Just received a highlight, gloss treatment, and blowout and curl.

The Co-Artist Studio

4.8(46 reviews)

0.7 mi

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.

Textured lob haircut and soft, dimensional partial highlights on dark hair by Geselle at The Co-Artist Studio in Capitola, CA.

Partial highlight custom color and haircut added bonus mini photo shoot

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Freshly highlighted and glossed long layers for this swimmer!

Surecuts

4.1(172 reviews)

2.3 mi

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.

Kids cut

Haircut by Ricky

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The Nook

4.6(133 reviews)

2.5 mi

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!

rushed me in and out and left my bangs unblown out and to the side, i asked for layers and…read morebasically left with a straight cut. when i was called i told them i had very long thick hair and when i sat down the hair dresser said she didnt know i was going to have this much hair.

Bangs with layers!

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Urban Groove Hair Salon

4.6(132 reviews)

1.8 mi

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

June 22 - My first real haircut!! Love it!!

Bangs

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Seaweed Hair Design

4.6(74 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

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My new 'do thanks to Jacquie!!

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Mamabeav M.

10 years ago

Run far away from this particular Great Clips. Staff is awful. Not friendly, not welcoming, they might as well ask you what the h do you want!?! I see multiple other 1-star reviews. Not surpsieed. Simple services offered and the stylists have low-budget skill. Prissilla was the worst "stylist" I have ever been to. No skiils, no chair manner, not friendly. She splashed me in the face multiple times with water. Pulled my hair while rough brushing. I was appalled. She didn't thank me for the business. Never again. Also beware the charges here....it's a bait and switch deal. Hidden upcharge unbenoced to patrons and their price board isn't accurate. Interesting! Must've their game to squeeze more money out of people. Great clips corporate office is unresponsive and a joke. read more

Chris P.

16 years ago

Came in for a haircut and was rudely greeted by a blond who looked like she didn't want to be there. My haircut was literally finished in 5 minutes, was rushed out the front to pay and out the door I went. Went home and saw how butchered my haircut was and drove to Fantastic Sams to get it fixed. They ended up shaving the whole thing off since it was un-fixable. I am now sporting a buzz cut not by choice but from the horrible UN-GREAT CLIPS experience! DO NOT GO HERE!!! IT'S A WASTE OF MONEY FOR A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!! THEY WILL TREAT YOU LIKE THEY'RE GOING THROUGH CATTLE!!! GO TO ANOTHER SALON WHO ACTUALLY WANTS YOUR BUSINESS AND TAKES TIME ON YOU!!! read more

Kene W.

11 years ago

I have mixed feeling about this store for reasons I won't go into online, but I had a very positive experience with Sabrina the other day.. Very cool, professional, skilled with a good personality, I can't think of anything else better I could expect from a 10-15 min haircut but it obviously motivated me enough to create an account on Yelp.. Your haircut is only as good as the person doing the work, and I have never had bad service at this office, but the recent shifting around of managers has given me second & third thoughts about returning.. **Anyway, regardless - Sabrina did a bang-up job ** Request her if she's avail ;) read more

Chelz M.

15 years ago

I recently came to Great Clips to update my hair, and I was helped by a girl named Sarah. I'ts been years since I've actually had a "style" to my hair, let alone had it cut at all, (my hair was below my waist) so I was sort of nervous about cutting my hair into layers. There was no reason for me to be nervous with Sarah though! I got layers and now I can't stop looking at my hair in the mirror and feeling how light and healthy it feels now! She's awesome! read more

Luis F.

9 years ago

This location is awesome the staff is very friendly and professional. They always greet me with a smile and as soon as you walk in the door they acknowledge you. I continue to return because of the experience and service I receive. Lorena is awesome very friendly and my kids always leave happy with their haircuts! Definitely recommend top notch service I will continue to be a client! read more

Jessica S.

16 years ago

I've been getting my hair cut by Erika for the past few months and she does an amazing job! She is a sweet girl, definately easy to talk to, and does a fantastic job with making my hair look healthy and sexy! She knows how to rock it no matter what type of uneasy hair you may have! If you want a great haricut for an amazing price go to Erika!!! :D read more

Scott K.

11 years ago

Hi My is Scott, I walked into the Great Clips in Capitola and was greeted so nicely. The wait was not long and my stylist Samantha did such a awesome job that I will always have her cut my hair from now on. Thank for such as great experience I would recommend this place to anyone. Thanks Samantha and Great Clips Capitola. read more

Juancarlos G.

8 years ago

Lisa and staff gave me the first class treatment for my much needed haircut. This was such a great find for Travelers in need. You have a great thing going here in CAPITOLA!!! Your salon is Welcoming, Fabulous, Skilled, Clean, well decorated, air conditioned, and you have a lot to offer. Thank you so much!!! the Best!! read more

Amy A.

15 years ago

Took my kids to get hair cuts, 17, 16, and 6, I was so impressed with an employee, Sara, with her professionalism, the way she communicated with each of my children, het personality, and skill. I know not only hav3e made her my children's stylistic, but mine as well. Sara, your amazing! read more

Gabe L.

11 years ago

The service at Great Clips is fantastic. I only get my hair cut here because the personell is more personable than other shops. I just received a sweet fade from Sabrina today. Im more than pleased with her haircut and I will be back soon expecting nothing less than perfection! read more

Nicole Z.

14 years ago

Sarah had great customer service and we were visiting all the way from Sacramneto,Ca and she gave my son a fohawk for his birthday and he loves it!!!! Also she gave ballons to my younger child which showed she cares about the entire family.great job sarah!!!!!! read more

Maria C.

11 years ago

hi my name is Jeffery Alvarez I was visiting from San Jose so happened to walk into great clips and atmosphere was really nice and calm my stylist mijinia did an amazing job and I was so happy with the experience I had read more

Ben A.

1 month ago

Super convenient, easy to get in and out of, get to know your stylist to find someone who knows your hair. Once you get a haircut they remember what you got and put it in the notes app to save it for the future. read more

R S.

8 years ago

The Great Clips in Capitola is awesome. When you walk in, you can feel the love as the staff give you a big welcome. They do great haircuts and the price is right. You should try them. read more

Julissa R.

11 years ago

I was on vacation with my son, they recomended Maria Cruit and she was awesome with my son and we loved the haircut. Thank you very much i will be returning when we visit again. read more

Sandi C.

11 years ago

Had my hair cut by two stylist here Sam and Vanessa both amazing! Salon is clean, staff is friendly and I didn't have to wait because I used the online check in! read more

Brian K.

11 years ago

Got my haircut by Samantha at the Capitola location and got a great one. Very friendly personable service. Would highly recommend them for your hair care needs! read more

Francisco R.

11 years ago

Sabrina did a great job with my haircut!! I was on lunch and she was quick, accurate and very friendly. I'll be back here again.

Trevor L.

11 years ago

My favorite hair stylist is Mijinia, perfect cut everytime. My 6 year old son loves her as well, very patient and professional.

Ray S.

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174

11 years ago

These folks do LOTS of haircuts. Nice people there with lots of experience. Great value for the price too.

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