I see Emily and I always leave really happy with my color and cuts! She's been kind to my hair while I torture it. The salon is very open, clean and bright. They have a super easy way to book online and always answer the phone when I call. read more

I wanted my usual A-line cut. Brianna didn't do that. The back of my hair has a choppy cut with the top section at least 3/4" shorter. Not blended or anything. The right side wasn't straight and she told me it was because I part it on the side. It was because she didn't cut it straight. I didn't look at the back when I was at the salon. I wish I had. She didn't offer to show me either. Which is usually what happens with a haircut. I will not return to Hairplay. I could have done a better job myself. It looks like I was the first haircut she ever did. Unfortunately it's so short I have to wait to even get it fixed In the back. read more

I booked the Blonde Bombshell with Rachel. She did a great job and was fun to talk to! I highly recommend! The salon itself was beautiful with complimentary snacks and drinks! read more

I've always went to hairplay for highlights and never had a problem until two days ago. The girl who did my hair was really nice but was sent home with brown yellowy hair, when I just wanted the same color as it already was on the bottom. I also showed her pictures. Thinking she might of realized the mistake and was trying to talk me into going darker or a root smudge (after the foils sat) and I said no and wanted to keep my light blonde as always. I won't even mention the haircut that she said she couldn't do (was told to go to Sophie it wanted a choppy look and didn't want to mess up my hair.) I just said cut it. Never have I sat for only half a head of highlights for almost 5 hours ~ on hair below the shoulder that is too long. I called the next day and left a message for a manager to call me back but got zero response. All I wanted was a phone call but didn't happen. read more

This was my first time seeing Taylor and I will book with her again for all of my future appointments! I showed her some inspo pics and without hesitation she knew exactly how to achieve the look I wanted (lived-in blonde with bright face framing highlights). She was friendly, efficient, and the pricing at this salon is fair. Looking forward to coming back! read more

I have seen a few people here and have had a good experience each time. You can easily find someone who matches your style here and the front desk is helpful in guiding you to that person. When I left feeling unsatisfied with my hair (only once!) they were happy to welcome be back for a free touch up. I only wish the online scheduling was more flexible or clear, as I don't always feel I fit into the service categories you must choose to schedule. read more

Emily Williams did such an amazing job and gave me exactly what I asked for! She is such a talented hairstylist and I had an awesome experience. read more

Beyond happy with my experience! I have heard so many good things about Hairplay that I finally decided to make an appointment. I booked with TAYLOR C (check her Instagram for her gorgeous work!) she did absolutely amazing ! I showed an inspiration photo and she did exactly what I wanted !! I came in a brunette and left blonde with some dimension. So happy I found her and can't wait to continue my hair journey with her!! read more

I've been exclusively going to hairplay for the last year or so after a botched balayage from Another salon. I have PCOS and it has cause a lot of my hair to fall out and some of it has grown back, but it is still very thin. I am ADAMANTLY against cutting it super short and not one person in this salon has been anything less than super understanding or accommodating. Sophie has done an amazing job both times I decided I wanted vibrant colored hair, and when I was ready to chop 5-6 inches off... Lexi gave me an amazing cut that made me feel good about my hair again. I highly recommend this salon, and ESPECIALLY Sophie and Lexi. read more

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I went for a three inch trim with Baylee and had my hair chopped at. I knew I made a mistake when I stood up and there were still inches missed. I didn't realize how bad the cut was until I went home and dried my hair and straightened it myself, as I left with frizzy damp hair. When I called and requested a correction the receptionist made it with the same person who messed up my hair. Once I received the text stating it was with the same stylist, I called back requesting another stylist or my money back, which they refused. They stated that they only make corrections with the same stylist, so they know what mistakes they made. I had to argue for another stylist, in which they relented. When I went it in for the correction, the person who was to correct my hair said I can only cut your hair dry or wash your hair and cut it and you Leave with wet hair as the receptionist only scheduled the "fix" for 30 minutes. I had to argue against this wasn't agreed upon. She changed her schedule around, which I do appreciate. She cut the strands hanging down, but cut more into my hair then expected. All in all, I lost years of growth in my hair. I cried to my husband and he said you look beautiful, regardless if you lost your hair to a bad hair cut. He said, even when we sit here, your hair grows. If you want this experience, go to this establishment. read more

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I had the best experience here! Olivia first did my hair cut and was available the same day which was so lucky for me! She gave me a perfect haircut, I left so happy I booked her for a color! When I came into get my color done I explained to her what I wanted and she exceeded my expectations tenfold! She is new to the anchorage area and I think will be booked out here soon! She is a blonde expert, if you need a good color and cut go see Olivia at hair play! read more

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This was, hands down, the BEST salon experience I've ever had! I booked Kyerstin for a balayage, not knowing what I needed to book in order to blend my existing, old-as-hell highlights into my sandy bronde natural color, and boy did she DELIVER. My hair looks better than it ever has and Kyerstin is a better stylist than I ever found in my hometown of Denver. Lowlights, toner, an extra gloss, and a haircut was incredibly reasonably priced. Kyerstin herself is a dream stylist, working quickly and easily and the perfect conversationalist. I'm super introverted in day to day life but Kyerstin was so laid back and relaxed that conversation was easy, fun and light. I left feeling like a million bucks, and like I made a new, good friend to boot. I will come back to her as long as she keeps styling! read more

First time ever getting my hair professionally done and I love it so much. I can't stop smiling! I had horrible boxed blonde in my hair and Ashley lightened it for me and styled my hair as well. If you want your hair done; choose this place. Also can't stop smelling my hair. Smells so good read more

Hairplay Salon - Balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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This is an overdue review but I got a brunette bombshell done by Emily Williams and the whole appointment was AMAZING! I was very nervous to go to a salon after a past bad incident (not at Hairplay) but she made me feel so comfortable and confirmed with me many times on what I wanted. LOVED LOVED LOVED the final look! Unfortunately I was moving a couple days after our appointment but I 100000000000% would go back to her and will when I come back to visit AK! Thank you for making me feel so confident and sexy and for making me look like I file my own taxes girl read more

I come down here once a month for my haircut when I have the spare time after work. Hairplay Salon is located on the very busy intersection of Dimond and King St. next to the Pink Mall and across from Costco's parking lot. The employees here are always pleasant whenever I come in for my appointment and I only have to wait a couple of minutes before my stylist is ready. The salon is spaciously laid out with several leather armchairs to relax while you wait to be called. My stylist, Chantelle, is very friendly and a pleasure to talk with on every visit. She has always done an excellent job on my haircut and has been doing so for almost three years. My average haircut time with her is only about 15 or 20 minutes which includes shampoo and washing off the hair clippings. I will not see anyone else. If she is on vacation with her family or taking some time off for herself, I will patiently wait until she is available. Setting an appointment is easy either by phone or online on their website. When you go online, there is a detailed list of services with the prices that are readily offered to you and a choice of the stylist if you have a certain preference or one who has an immediate opening if you're in need of a haircut right away. The only caveat for the salon is the location itself. It can be tricky trying to get to the parking lot if you're coming from Dimond. There is a constant line of cars on King St. coming from Costco and the left turn into the salon may not always be available depending on how heavy the traffic is. It is easier to access the parking lot by going down King St. from 100th Ave. or turning right on Dimond D Dr. from Dimond Blvd. and circling all the way back to King St. The commute for me is well worth it and I find it very rare and fortunate to find a stylist that I can rely on for such a long period of time. read more

I was really hopeful going in. I'm new to Alaska, it had been a stressful move and a rough transition settling. I've also been growing my hair out from a pixie cut and finally have gotten it to where it was touching my shoulders so I thought after so much time I could treat myself to a trim and hair treatment. The stylist was nice but for a full shampoo, treatment, cut AND blowdry... I was only in there for 45 minutes, and I spent a total of $75 for the entire service. She cut my thick hair in only one section then hacked away with the texturing shears after it was dry. That should have been the first and last red flag I needed, but what was cut was cut. It was very rushed, she quickly finished off by loosely curling my hair and rushed me out of the chair before I could really ask to see the back or anything like that. I'd had a long day and was tired so didn't question it much at the time, the very front of it looked decent so why would I think the back would be different? I tipped her $20 and even bought an expensive hair treatment from the shop and I left to meet with my husband, we got in the car and - being someone who is normally not super observant - he was immediately able to point out the huge, weird hole that was cut out of the perimeter of the back side of my haircut... it was COMPLETELY LOPSIDED. I was totally crushed, and whatever was left at this time of my confidence was dropped into the floor. Normally I brush this stuff off and don't bother with it because I don't like confrontation to any degree, and I like to think of myself as relatively low-maintenance. I tried to wear it and see if I could style it in a way that would mask the difference but I felt so horribly of myself after this experience I tried to go and have the situation remedied, even if it meant going shorter after so long of trying to get it to the length it was. I went in a couple days after it was done and tried to see if I could get it fixed, and they told me they wouldn't be able to get me in for another week... a week is too long to walk around in with a lopsided haircut, I asked if I could just get the money back for the haircut alone so I could see if I couldn't get it fixed somewhere else. They said they couldn't refund the haircut because the hair has already been cut... ??? It looked to me only half of my hair had been cut. I still wasn't mad at this point, only distraught because my hair was majorly wonky and I had to wait so long. We asked if we could talk to the manager to see if anything could be sorted out, but they weren't there. That's fine, I understand it was the end of the day. My husband called the next day asking for the manager again, surprise, they weren't available but they took our number and said they would call us back. They still haven't gotten back to us, not for even as much as an apology. I'm speaking from experience from the last 4 years of being a hairdresser up until literally right before we'd moved here ... THAT IS NO WAY TO HANDLE A CUSTOMER. A persons hair is their greatest accessory. It's one of the first things people notice, and is one of the most major things that can really make or break anyone's whole vibe. My hair was left choppy, the layers were uneven by well over an inch of length on either side and I honestly don't really even know what happened to the back.. I was too baffled to even be rightly mad. I could never imagine butchering a clients hair and making them wait a week wearing the cut. That's something I would be working overtime to fix, or at least have the decency to give their money back so they can get it redone somewhere else. Talk about adding insult to injury. Anyways, I ended up just fixing the cut myself. It looks fine now, but there was probably a good 3-4 months of hair growth that had been lobbed off during this whole silly thing. I had to cut a good inch and a half off from the right side of my head to get it matched up to my left. If you aren't comfortable cutting medium/short hair - JUST TELL THE CLIENT SO THEY CAN FIND SOMEONE WHO IS. PLEASE DONT RUSH IT AND KICK THEM OUT. read more

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They're not playing with my hair anymore... I'll be looking for somewhere else to get my hair cut and dyed.

Taylor C cannot cut or dye hair! she dyed my hair black and said it's because it was wet. Spoke to a manager who said they can't do anything about it since I left with a different hair color and that's what I came in for. I DID NOT ASK FOR BLACK HAIR. THIS PLACE IS NOT WORTH IT. LOREAL BEFORE HERE! read more

Fantastic, Friendly service Awesome hair dresser! ANNIE thank you! Looks great! Birthday haircut right on point! Love this place. Every time I'm in anchorage I make it a point to get my haircut here. I'd say pretty decent for someone to plan a stop here after a 365 mile road trip! You lady's are amazing!!! read more

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I have been looking high and low for a hair dresser that I could latch on to forever (seriously, I'm a loyalist!). Kate Sandys was referred to me by friends over and over so I finally got my butt into the salon and met her. I wanted balayage and from what i understand, that's a large portion of what she does. She has top notch equipment to with her services as well. Not only was she super sweet and easy to explain what I wanted, she was very professional as well. I now know where I'm going for hair services from now on, no doubt about it! read more

Hairplay Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I came into the salon with long, healthy hair just looking for more of a style and clean up. I asked for curtain bangs and layers and I now have split ends at every section of my hair. my hair is ruined and I will never be returning. do not recommend. read more

I booked with Emily for a hair cut and she did amazing! She was so nice and listened to everything I wanted. My hair cut is perfect and she made sure that I got the hair cut I was looking for. I'm not very good at communicating exactly what I want, but she worked with me and made sure that I got what i envisioned. I asked for layers, long curtain bangs, and little to no length taken off. Its hard to come by hair dressers that don't end up taking off a lot of length when you ask for a trim. Emily didn't take off hardly any length and still made my hair look so healthy! Thank you so much! read more

I had an appointment with Alicia yesterday and she is amazing. This review in no way reflects on her. I was disappointed and a bit angry to find that hardly any of the stylists or customers would wear masks. (Alicia and I both wore them the entire appt). I find this unacceptable for a business with so much long time personal contact to flaunt the mask rule eclectically in this time of rising COVIDnumbers. Unless you want to take a chance do not use this salon. read more

Alicia spent maybe 20 min on my daughters haircut. She had beautiful long hair and wanted to go short, she didn't take the time to do a good job considering what a big change it was going to be. She cut it several inches shorter than my daughter asked, the ends looked hacked, and it's uneven. Not a stylist that cares whatsoever, very disappointed. read more

Had a great time I went in to chop off all my dead hair from dying and bleaching it over the years. Now I have short hair but it's what I wanted. The shampoo and conditioner they used my hair really LOVED it feels very healthy now. If your looking to get a hair cut I would very recommend. The vibes were nice nice and I would definitely go again. :) read more

Terrible hair trim, terrible and extremely expensive "lightening" which did not work they told me and questioned my own ability to assess the hair I wanted and have. LIke I'm some criminal who has a thing for skimming bad hair stylists. As a fashion veteran fashion stylist and fashion model for the past 26 years, I have never seen such a rip-off. Colorist you should be ashamed. And the owner needs to be more experienced. Never trust them with you hair. Incompetent customer service and zero apologies for their mistakes. And then was threatened if I post this so screw you- it should be no hair salon. Who pays $250 for this ineptitude. the whole experience was a nightmare. read more

Been here a few times now for my boyfriends haircuts and mine. It's always been a pleasant experience! We've gotten haircuts done by Ripleigh and she's always so nice and she does a great job! Also have gotten color done by Emily! They're both so nice and listen to what you have to say and listen to what you're looking for and they actually keep that in mind! It's not difficult to book although they are pretty busy. read more

I just moved here and was nervous about starting with a new hairdresser. Emily (@emilysscissorhands) was AMAZING! Talented, hard working, and motivated. She nailed it. So glad I found her! read more

I was nervous to try a new hair salon but someone had recommended I see Kate here, she ended up being out of town at the time I was hoping to have my hair colored and cut so I booked an appointment with whoever was available a few days from booking. It was extremely risky but I'm so glad I went! I had my hair done by Hannah and I can honestly say I've never had that great of an experience with my hair before. Hairplay Salon does have an Instagram account with plenty of pictures to show everyone's work. It all looks great, so I recommend checking that out! read more

Nice interior. Nice owners. Most of the staff there seem friendly. My hairdresser there is Jessica and she's a sweetheart. I refuse to go anywhere else. I always leave there feeling like a new woman and I feel so pampered. It is a bit pricey but I have long hair so it's to be expected and I feel it's well worth it. read more

Smelled like poop when I went in last week and it wasn't me. Made it a very unplesent haircut. read more

Hairplay Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This is the worst color experience I have ever had. Not only did the stylist keep offering to get her boss ( which she should have just done). She said there was nothing she could do except reschedule me because she had another apt. I still dropped over $200 and my hair is now grey, piss yellow and blue read more

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My previous hair stylist switched careers so I've been searching for a new salon and I think I found it! The layout and design is very unique and open, fair warning though it is pretty chilly in there during the winter because of those gorgeous windows. The girls are are very sweet and welcoming. Kyerstin did my hair and I absolutely love it! She was so friendly and easy to chat with. I'll definitely be coming back here. read more

After recovering from surgery I was unable to wash my hair by myself so I went to Hairplay for a blowout. I left feeling amazing, clean beautiful hair was exactly what I needed to get to feeling better! I was so happy that the stylist took her time and was understanding about my limited mobility. So happy with Hairplay! read more

I have the best hair dresser Kate at Hairplay Salon whenever I need a color or cut she fits me in,and I always come out looking great! My teenage boys also see her and they love the way she cuts there hair (they won't see anyone else). When I arrive at the salon the girls at the front desk are so friendly especially Austyn. I would totally recommend Hairplay Salon! read more

They have a strict cancellation policy. But it only works for the client, not for them. I was literally parking when they called to cancel. I was kind enough to understand that those things happen and made another appointment. The day of the appointment, I had a burst pipe, my house was under water. I called 4 hours before the appointment to cancel it and was told that I was going to be charged $50. I had to yell at the phone for them to drop the charge. It is not a friendly place, it is impersonal and unwelcoming. Last but not least... very expensive. read more

Hands down the best hair Salon in Anchorage! Hannah does my hair and I've never had a bad cut or color. I drive all the way from Palmer to get my hair done by Hannah. Their Blowouts are perfect for special occasions! read more

I am always apprehensive when I go somewhere new for my hair, for more times than not it turns out to where I am grateful that my hair grows faster than most ... so I may begin anew. This morning was my first experience at HairPlay, and I must say that I am truly pleased with the outcome ... this is all due to my stylist Jessica Murphy, and I thank you. read more

I hate going to the salon because of past experiences. But I had to fix the blonde mess that my hair was. So I went to have it toned down to a medium brown (natural color). The lady was very nice and she toned my hair twice then did a spot tone... styled my hair and I left. The lighting in salons never really show me what's going on with my hair so I was excited to get home and look at it. But sadly once I got to my car I knew I was going to be unhappy. The front was DARK like a crazy dark brown. And the blonde patches she said she got she didn't. I don't think she saw them but they are EVERYWHERE. There's blonde patches, dark brown, and light brown randomly thru out. It looks horrible. I'm so disappointed. This is just another reminder of why I avoid the salon at all costs. read more

It's hit or miss but mostly a hit ~DeAnna and Cara are my favorite. Those two haven't messed my hair up and both are sweethearts. I would recommend this place if you've had bad luck elsewhere. I usually end up coming back here. Only other place I would recommend is the Beauty Room. They're my top two picks in town. Cost can be expensive for coloring, that's my only complaint. read more