Hair By Marissa

Hi Marissa! I wanted to ask what are the days that you usually work? Is it only weekdays or do you have weekends available as well?

Hi there! I’m in the salon Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday but since I work by appointment there are some other days and times I can be available with notice.

Hello, I recently decided to cut layers to my hair and it was long past my bra strap almost 1 length, but got a I hate my hair is so much shorter and stringy can you help? I'm thinking I need it cuts a bit more possibly?

Yes of course I can!! Without seeing it my best professional guess is that yes you probably need to cut some of the length to thicken it up a bit

What do you recommend for thin and virgin hair? Do you think it could handle an ashy color?

Hi! Ash toned hair is speaking only to the over all shade of the hair as opposed to the level of hair so it all depends. Meaning ash can be applied to any level from darkest to lightest. The lighter you want your hair, the more damage is possible.…

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Review Highlights - Hair By Marissa

“She turned my what used to be rachet ombré into a beautuful, beautiful balayage and for a good price!”

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For first time clients...a must read!!! Besides Marissa having an awesome personality...she is an AMAZING hairstylist!!! I highly recommend her! MUST TRY!!! I had a hairstylist for years and never got the results I was looking for. I wanted a new modern look & I found Marissa on yelp based on her high reviews! I decided to try her. I was hesitant and nervous to try a new hair dresser, but it was the best thing I could have ever done! She exceeded my expectations by far. Gave me the best bayalage hair color and haircut I ever had. My husband absolutely LOVED it! Marissa is highly professional, knowledgeable, and amazing! She will recommend the color/style/cut that goes best with you and make you BEAUTIFUL! Thank you Marissa! read more

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