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Hairplay Salon

3.4 (67 reviews)
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Cut by Lexi

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.

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Jamie B.

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.

Sierra H.

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!

Balayage
Hannah P.

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

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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.

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Matthew M.

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!!!

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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.

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