Tara did an amazing job with my hair cut! She really listened to what I requested. I've had bangs cut before and this is the best it ever has looked! Go see her. She is awesome :-) highly recommended read more

Alia has been my family's stylist for almost 6 years now. She is amazing, I can't say enough great things about her. I enjoyed her company so much we exchanged phone numbers after my first visit to Haven and have become friends outside the salon. She always makes time to fit us in her busy schedule. She's also specially trained in curly hair, and is a Diva Care stylist and instructor. read more

BEWARE!!! If you want short layers around the crown of your head, then definitely go see Crysdian--that's what he does. But if you want any other look, find another stylist. So far I have spoken to three other women who had the same awful experience I did. In every case, Crysdian ignored our wishes and instead layered the tops of our heads. There are plenty of other stylists in Ballard who collaborate with their clients. Don't take your chances here! read more

Lisa Pekar is back at Haven! Whoooo! I left for South America last year, and got some bad dye jobs while down there (despite my best attempts in Spanish to get them to follow Lisa's specific color instructions). I desperately needed my hair to feel less strawlike. So when I got back, Lisa had just come back to Haven, Crysdian (sp?) had sold the shop and moved to NYC and everyone else at the shop seemed happy to be there. Lisa put in an amazing deep conditioner, recommended a daily conditioner and gel that would smooth over some of the damage to the cuticles, I was so relieved. I really thought she would have to cut it all out, but she cheerfully said I just needed some good product. She is a perfectionist, so expect that she will take meticulous care of your hair, and nothing is left uneven. I love the location, there is street parking, plenty of light inside the salon and they've made it more honey and less industrial than I recall from her first stint there. Crysdian's odious dogs are gone, so the garden is a lovely place to sit with a cuppa tea. I understand now (it's been about 3 months and I've had 2 haircuts at Haven so far in 2011) that the business has been sold to the man who owns the land under the building, and all the stylists lease their chairs and run their own mini-businesses at the salon. Get thee to Haven and ask for Lisa Pekar! read more

Make an appointment with Sarah Kahn! She has cut my hair for over a year now and I am more than happy every time. Consistency along with a suggestion or two is what I like when I get a cut. I won't go to anyone else! Haven is a nice salon too! I really like the patio and accessible location. read more

The service is average and they charge additional for setting up hair at the end of your appointment.

I was very excited when this new salon joined the neighborhood. Not only is it convenient, but I have always been ecstatic with all of my cuts and foils with Christian. This salon has a great atmosphere. I would recommend it to everyone. read more

As someone who is follicley-challanged, but still wishes to look good, I've had some rather hit or miss moments with hair salons. Haven, however, accepted my condition, and Crysdian worked wonders with what little hair I have to work with. The atmosphere is amazing, the staff are friendly, and the experience was well worth it. read more

I looooved my haircut with Kimberly! I went in after getting a gift card at a charity auction and will definitely be back. Kimberly was extremely thorough with my foil and it looks great (and very natural). The cut is perfect. I'm so happy that I've finally found a stylist to keep! read more

I've followed Sarah Kahn to Haven. Trust me ... i travel from Woodinville every three weeks to have my hair or one of my kids done. I'm 100% gray and I'm still in my early 40s! Most salons have had a horrible time covering the gray .. not Sarah. She updates my style keeping me fresh, she colors my eyebrows, she's foiled, done major hair color changes on my very picky teenage girls. She's hip, candid, fun, and very skillful. Sarah really listens, asks you questions about colors, style, maintenance, etc... that's why you always walk out happy. See Sarah if you want a blowout or a total makeover; you'll never go to anyone else. PS: she also is very customer service oriented and the ultimate professional. read more

I just tried out Haven Salon with Sarah Kahn as my stylist. I had two male stylists prior to her and was not very happy with either. I was looking for a female who is fresh and up with the current trends. Sarah did a great job with my hair. She was also a great educator when it came to products and styling techniques. I appreciate her patience and willingness to show me different styles before cutting my hair. Hopefully she'll stay in Ballard and I can make her my permanent style guru. Thanks Sarah! read more

Since 2001, Chrysdian Llemson has been my go-to guy for cuts, highlights, and now color. He is wonderful with foil highlights, and can get me in and out in under :90 when I need to be (hard to do with long hair--others have taken over three hours, time I just don't have). Because I'm so demanding about getting a quality cut and foil in a limited amount of time, I searched long and hard in Seattle before settling on a stylist. I've followed Chrysdian to five different salons, and as long as he remains in Seattle, will continue to do so. He is super-accommodating, coming in on days-off and late-nights to squeeze me in, even when I give him less than 24 hours notice. I couldn't ask for a more talented, reasonable, and efficient professional--he is simply wonderful. read more

Erin has been my stylist for a couple of years. I followed her to Haven in Ballard and I love it! Its quiet and clean & theres a garden to sit near while processing my hair. The other stylists are friendly and professional. Haven gives me a chance to have more one on one time with Erin so she can listen to what I want. She has the time to offer me advice on styling and haircare. Definitely recommend! read more

Loved my cut, color and foil experience with Tara ! Great salon. Products smell wonderful and left my course hair soft and silky.

If you're nervous or distrusting of stylists working with really curly hair like I was - you'll be in good hands, trust me! I'd never found anyone to cut my hair who I could trust to know how to work with curls, so I was so excited to see that Haven had multiple stylists with DevaCurl training. I was looking to switch salons anyway, as my recent colorist had completely damaged my hair and left me with a chemical cut that looked a total mess. In my first appointment, Ingrid did an amazing job foiling & toning my hair to a cool silver/blue which I LOVED - she really understood what outcome I was going for & explained the process to me thoroughly. We didn't have enough time to do a cut then, so I made another appointment to do a big chop & get bangs - neither of which I've ever done before! I was so nervous but Ingrid again talked me through it & explained how I could style it myself too (even days later via text when I had a panic moment). I'm so glad I found Ingrid to take care of my curls!! read more

I was on time for my 6PM appointment. After ten minutes of waiting the stylist informed me she was "running a little late." By 6:30 she was still with her client. That's not acceptable. If she had been honest and said she was half an hour behind, I would have waited or rescheduled. If I have to dish out $60 or more for a cut, I want to be seen on time. read more

I got a DevaCut from Alisha a few weeks ago. This was my first time at Haven Salon. I am new to Seattle and needed a new place to get a haircut. I felt very welcomed when I first came in and was immediately offered something to drink. Alisha and I talked about how I wanted my hair to look and she gave me great advice for the future to obtain my hair goals. Now that it's been a few weeks I can gladly say I am still satisfied with my haircut. My curls look great. I will definitely be coming back for another cut :). read more

Crysdian is amazing! He took my blah prematurely white hair and made me look fabulous! He added several colors to what had previously been done elsewhere and gave me a great cut. He even told me to come back the following week and he'd add more color at no cost if he thought it still needed it. Of course, it was already perfect and didn't need a thing. My hair is shiny, bouncy and youthful. And this is all on the first time he did my hair! I can only imagine it's going to get better from here... if that's even possible! read more

Simply the best. I just got another fantastic haircut from Crysdian. I called him just to thank him. Not all hair dressers are created equal, and with a full head of fast-growing dark hair, I really value that he does such a great job every time. And the best part is that even after traveling for the next two months, I know when I finally do get back home to see him it will still look good. And that is why I have gone to him for 6 years. read more

I have to say that I absolutely LOVE Sasha, whom is the new owner of the salon, Haven. When I moved to Washington almost 5 years ago she was the first stylist I found and I have stayed with her since. Her new salon, Haven, is a fantastic little piece of a dream. I love the open atmosphere and comfortable furniture. I have had so many hairstyles and colorings. Sasha is wonderful with my "mood" changes when I decide to change my hair completely. Whether it is grow it out past my shoulders or cut into a pixie (I have done that and everything in between). Please take some time, go visit her and find out that she is the PERFECT stylist for you! She is for me!!!! read more

Liz is my wonderful stylist at Haven...I like her so much I followed her to Haven from a previous salon. I have crazy naturally curly hair and I have had so many bad experiences with stylists who would ruin my hair. Liz has always made it look good and is a pleasure to chat with which is important if you are going to spend an hour one on one with someone :-) I certainly recommend trying her out! read more

If you're looking for neighborhood feel with customer service that so many of the other salons have long forgotten check out Haven -- but more importantly book with Libby Sirius! After serving me a cup of tea she took the time to listen to what I wanted as well as a hands-on assessment of some trouble areas (read: what the prior stylist most likely messed up) with insightful suggestions on ways to correct. Don't overlook the shampoo bowl where she had me at scalp massage...Hello Relaxation! Throughout the service she was friendly and personable while still focusing on the reason I was there - a great cut. She kept me informed along the way of what she was doing and at the end I couldn't believe how she had transformed me...is THAT my hair?? Yes it is! While I only got a cut we talked about some of the color woes I'd had in the past and a few ideas on some fun, hip options for summer. Needless to say I booked my next appointment and can't wait to let my color process in their adjacent outdoor garden...I'll keep my fingers crossed the weather plays along. Thanks again, Libby - YOU ARE THE BEST!! read more

I've seen Erin at Haven twice and I absolutely recommend her. I initially went with Haven over other salons because they have an easy online booking process which made selecting the dates/times I had available simple. I'm always able to get in when I need it, even when I decide I need a haircut RIGHT NOW. I love that. Erin herself is great. She helped me keep my growing pixie-to-bob in check and it looked lovely and got many compliments as it continued to grow out. I recently went in and got an Amelie-type style and when I decided halfway through I wanted something else, Erin modified it to my liking - without making me feel bad about being difficult. She gave me exactly the haircut I wanted, and when I decided I wanted something else, she changed it for me. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Best salon in Seattle, for sure, and I've tried many (and paid more.) Thanks! read more

Sarah Kahn I recently moved here from NYC. My first cut in Seattle was really, really bad. A couple days later I went to someone else to try to get it fixed with disasterous results. Then I went to someone who was recommended to me to no avail. After the 3rd cut I cried for the 1st time in my 39 years of life over my hair. For weeks I hated looking in a mirror. I went to Sarah after she was recommended to me for hair color. After discussing my color, Sarah asked me about my cut as she noticed the obvious mess. She advised me of what she could do & I accepted. I left her that day with great color AND she fixed the mess the others had made. I was comfortable looking in mirrors again. Not only did the cut she gave me look good that day but now my hair has grown out and into the cut and looks even better. I'm really impressed and will be going back to her again for my next color and cut. Sarah also cut my friend's hair recently & it looks so cute. read more

As I'm sure many of us curly girls have experienced I've had my share of bad haircut experiences. From wetting my hair to chopping most of my hair to above my chin, the struggle has been intense. I have very thick, very curly hair that is incredibly dry in some areas and is difficult to struggle. I'd heard about the Devacurl products and the Devacut so I decided to give it a go. Found this site, found Alia, saw positive reviews on yelp, and booked my appointment. So I washed my hair the day before and walked in with my mane. Usually this is the point where stylists' eyes go really wide and they look slightly scared. But Alia just smiled and looked SO excited. As a curly girl for once I'd like a stylist to see my hair and be excited rather than intimidated. Once I got in her chair she asked me what I wanted. I told her I didn't want to go too short (my hair was a bit past my shoulders), I wanted to avoid the 'triangle look' and I wanted hair to frame my face. We looked at a few pictures and decided to just go for it. The first snip of hair was a little scary but it's also really great being able to actually see how your hair is going to turn out after you wash it. Throughout the hair cut/ wash Alia explained exactly what she was doing, why she was doing it and gave me some tips as to what I could be doing differently/what products to use. After the initial cut she washed and conditioned my hair using the DevaCurl Decadence line (which I went out and bought it was that good). She styled my hair (I'm now styling it the way she did because again-the end result was awesome.) She set me up under the defuser afterwards and after about 20 minutes when the majority of my hair was dry Alia cut it a little bit more. This is BY FAR the BEST haircut I've ever had. Never have I been able to go out after a haircut because I've had to come home and restyle it. I can't wait to come back to Alia! She is AMAZING. She understands curly hair, encourages her clients to embrace their curls, and knows how to style them. I am absolutely coming back for all my future hair cuts! I would definitely recommend her to my other curly haired friends. read more

I found Alisha Riff (a stylist certified in the DevaCut and a stylist at Haven Salon) on Instagram and I am so glad I did! She gave me a DevaCut and my hair has literally never looked this great! She sat me down, gave me the cut, then washed, conditioned and styled my hair amazingly! She used the Micellar Water Buildup Buster as shampoo, then Heaven in Hair as a conditioner, and styling cream, ultra defining gel, spray gel and Mirror Curls to style. She was gentle yet thorough while de-tangling my hair too! She really knows what she is doing. After that she put me in a hairdryer to dry, then diffused my hair a little. My hair looked great immediately after I left the salon, and looked amazing after I washed it and re-styled it. I will definitely be going back to her for my next DevaCut, and will be buying more DevaCurl products soon too because all the products made my hair feel so soft, moisturized and defined my curls so well! I have 3c/4a hair and because I have such curly hair, I have literally never had a great experience with a hairstylist before now. I couldn't recommend Alisha more! read more

Ms. Lisa will get you right back to your hair goals curly girls!!! She has a really great sense for what will flatter your face in addition to being an expert in curl care. She immediately identified my curl types and knew how to bring out their polish. I definitely struggled to find a good place to go for my curls and now I will make the trip from Cap hill to Ballad every time for the fantastic results! The salon its self is full of charm and positivity. If you have curls of any type do yourself a favor and make an appointment. read more

I saw Tara Q. for a Deva Cut. My shoulder length hair is naturally wavy, and I usually beat it into submission with various products and heat. Now I have a beautiful, curly cut, and my hair feels soft and natural. Tara is fantastic - explaining how I can achieve the same style at home. I have now styled my hair 3 times since the appointment, and it still looks great. Next time I'm in Seattle, I will return for sure. read more

Ingrid is excellent with curly hair! She gave a great deva cut and a great color!! I highly recommend her!

I cannot comment on the quality of the stylists here but can comment on their lack of customer appreciation / service. I booked my appt. online and got a confirmation email. It was my first time to the salon. My husband took off work early to watch the kids so I could get a haircut. I arrived on time, let another stylist know I was there to see Alia. She looked over at me, said "hello" and continued to cut another customers hair... for 20 more minutes (after my scheduled appt. time, without acknowledging me any further or commenting that she was sorry she was running late). At the 20 minute mark, I finally walked out, was taken at Habitude Salon in Ballard as a walk-in and walked out with a fabulous hair cut! read more

I am a new client at Haven and saw Michelle. She was awsome and spent time talking to me to see what I wanted done first and discussed what would work for my hair type. I received the best shampoo, color and cut I have had! The salon was clean,friendly and I loved the garden space. I highly recommend Haven and Michelle !! read more

Catherine gave me the best haircut I have ever received. I was in town visiting a friend and I was long overdue, so I booked an appointment last minute. Catherine was super kind and helpful. She listened patiently as I stumbled around in my description of what I was wanting. She definitely delivered. read more

Had my first appointment at Haven yesterday with Sarah Kahn. Sarah spent time talking to me and really listening to what I was saying about how I felt about my hair - the cut and color. She totally understood where I was coming from and was able to create exactly the color I was going for. My hair feels amazing and the cut is great. She is very knowledgeable on products and will recommend the best products for your particular type of hair and hairstyle. Haven is very relaxing. It was nice not to have loud music blaring or a lot of gossiping and chatter around me. I would definitely recommend Sarah and Haven. read more

I had an appointment with Ingrid, and she gave me the haircut I've been waiting for my whole life. I have thick, long, unruly curly hair that I have never known what to do with. Ingrid gave me a Diva Cut, and brought my curls back to life with improved volume and lightness. She recommended an undershave to get rid of the hair near the back of my neck to reduce thickness and help keep my head cool during the summer. I honestly don't know why it took me this long to get rid of that under hair! If anyone reading this has thick, curly and tangly hair - go talk to Ingrid about some quick fixes! Now that I can feel the breeze on my neck with the same shape of hair, I'm never going back. Thanks, Ingrid (and Haven)! :) read more

I went in for a consultation, and told them that I was interested in silver hair. The stylist told me that it was and "ugly trend" and it was a waste of money, and that I shouldn't get it. I told her I was sure this was what I wanted and she continues to tell me that I didn't know what I was talking about. Not going back. read more

Any blond knows that having your hair look natural is hard to accomplish unless you have an amazing stylist like Sasha. Sasha's attention to detail and passion for hair is evident when she is done your hair looks like you just walked out of a hair commercial. I have never written a review but finding a gem like Sasha warranted writing a review. The salon is welcoming,inviting and the courtyard is so relaxing. If you are looking for a great salon look no further, Haven is the answer. read more

The best hair salon I've found for my curls! I was so excited to find a salon that really knew what they were doing with my curly hair. I left not only feeling great about my new look, but confident that I would be able to keep up with the easier routine I learned. read more

Been going here for a few months now and have not been let down! I LOVE Alia! She is not only a great hair stylist but also so friendly and fun to talk to. She really takes the time to make sure she cuts your hair perfectly and listens to what you want done. I have been to salons in the past that will completely disregard my suggestions, but Alia listens and does exactly what you ask. She also hooks it up with samples and always has ideas for products to try. The salon is so comfortable to be in, and has a garden with seating area out back. I have heard great things about the other stylists as well, but my allegiance during my time here in Seattle will remain with Alia! read more

I love Haven! If you are reading this review, you should check out the reviews yelp has filtered. They are all great including the one I wrote about my last experience at the salon. I took a lot of time to write the review because my experience was so awesome with Kim. But yelp filtered it. So all you reviewers, beware! It seems if you write to good of a review you get filtered and that is so lame. I am really saddened by this. read more

After my friend went to Tara for a hair cut, she recommended I go see her too. So, living in Kitsap County, I drove over an hour to visit this new salon. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my hair. I have been sticking with the same hair cut and wanted to try something news. She and I discussed a bunch of different styles and I loved that she was not afraid to say No to styles that woulnd't suit my face. When she was done, my hair looked great!!! I scheduled my next appointment . At my next appt., I had her add some highlights to my hair. The highlights looked really natural and again my hair cut was terrific! I highly recommend Haven and especially Tara!!!! read more