Nick is fantastic. He took his time looking at the reference photos I brought in and hit it out of…read morethe park. He's also so nice and friendly and has such a positive vibe. Very happy to have found Stowaway Studio. Thanks Nick!!!!

Stowaway is my new favorite hair salon. I always get compliments on my haircuts and I love the way…read moreit looks and feels after. The location and studio are equally amazing. It's tucked away in a cozy part of Aptos and its stylish decor makes the experience feel fun and unique. Highly recommend!!!

Luckily, I found Bliss 20 yrs ago and am impressed w the professionalism, cleanliness and overall…read moregreat vibe at this salon. As a bonus, I'm able to get premier products for my hair and skin. Bliss carries Kerastase and Eminence merchandise. These are quality, planet friendly items that I can grab and go after my hair appointment. Competitively priced and well stocked. Bliss is a jewel in Santa Cruz County!!

I can't say enough about every time I come to Bliss hair salon...For one, the vibe is wonderful and…read morefeels so uplifting and warm. But the kicker is how great every operator is that the owner employs. I have never walked away without feeling like I had the best hair cut, the perfect color and we all know how moods can change when we feel our hair is good. It's a winner.

My new regular spot for a massage. It's in a really peaceful area in the redwoods, and all of the…read moremassage therapists are really skilled. The environment is calming and exactly what you'd want in a massage. It's very reasonably priced, as well! No complaints whatsoever, hugely recommended!

Beware!!! Booked an apt a week in advance. Wanted a couples massage for our honeymoon trip. We…read morereceived text reminders throughout the week. The day of, we arrive and the guy in front says we are not on the schedule. Our apt was at 2 and no one helped us until 2:25. Horrible service. This was an important part of our honeymoon. I booked the prenatal mmassage, as I'm 8 months pregnant, and my hubby booked the deep titissue. Super unprofessional. Dude at the front was clueless , called the owner and No Answer. Huge waste of time.

Five stars in every way: cut, vibe, friendliness, reasonable pricing, available parking,…read morecommunication, availability. I think this is the most comfortable place I've ever had my hair done. I'm guessing that's because, as a one-man shop, David's personality seems to infiltrate the whole place. Absolutely professional, but with music, decor, color, and even tool storage that I suspect reflect David's personality. In any event, it works. None of that would matter without a great cut, and I'm happy to report that that's exactly what I got. David asked questions, made suggestions, and got right to work. He clearly knew what he was doing and was comfortable doing it. Thanks, David, for the quick responses, revived hair, and lovely visit.

This was such a good experience . What a lovely place …read more David gave me a really nice hair cut and I loved the music , decor , all of it . It would be kind of sad if you didn't get a haircut here ; you're missing out .

Great barber shop in Aptos, conveniently located with outstanding style cuts and service - "nuff…read moresaid ;-)

I've been going to A Cut Above for years to have my haircut by Alice (husband goes here as well)…read more Great people, clean and well-kept inside. Shawn the owner is professional, friendly and does a great business. The shop is kinda surf-themed, since that's what Shawn's passion is outside of haircutting. A little hard to find unless you know exactly where it is. While there I've heard stylists take appts for walk-ins as well as future appts. The phone does ring a lot so be patient and leave a message, someone will always call you back. I highly recommend A Cut Above, especially Alice, she makes me look so much better than I ever should!!!

Clean, lots of parking, friendly staff, great options and prices. Exactly what I was looking for -…read moreon vacation and needed a good relaxing pedi.

What a gem of a hair salon! The salon's stylists are highly professional and have been practicing…read morefor years. They're the uncontested color pros!! Their prices are impressively reasonable for their high quality services. The salon is intimate (7 stations) and always clean with good background music. But most of all, it's the incredibly caring, creative and intelligent stylists that set this salon apart from its sisters. A cut and color is always a money-well-spent, rewarding experience. Two thumbs way up!

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. :))

My cut was perfect. Carolyn is very skilled and professional. Pleasant facility and in a nice…read morerural setting.

Loved my haircut and color today! I'm embracing some style and color changes to match my natural…read morehair and Amy Green was fantastic about helping me figure out what to do this visit. I love the color, the cut, and the style so much! Thanks Amy for always being patient and listening to what I want with my hair, and for giving me options to try, and fun styles to leave with! And the conversation was great too! Y'all need to come see Amy at The Hair Studio! And the studio is super cute, peaceful, and conveniently located too. Grab yourself some lunch afterwards at Big J's Pizza or the taqueria, or 1 block down at the Corralitos Market and stroll over to the park for a picnic.

Haven't been to a salon since covid and had a special occasion booked last minute so the search was…read moreon to find a place for highlights and a trim. This place came recommended and had good reviews and they happened to have a spot open in time for my event. Upon arriving, I was pleased with cleanliness and layout of salon. I communicated with the stylist that I wanted to blend some minimal grays that were just at the hair line ( a treat from pregnancy) and get more gold highlights and take out any red. Showed the stylist a photo of myself with the hair I wanted (pre-pandemic hair). I thought she understood. I've been having my hair professional done for decades...and this is the first time I've spent 4 hours in a chair...even when getting the "works". For those of you who've had your hair done, you know it's not like you can just get up and walk out half way through....you sorta have to just deal with results and hope for the best. Which is what I did.. The stylist was knowledgeable about the steps and communicated but I knew she had gone down the wrong path with my hair when she herself expressed it came out darker than she had intended but "not to worry" she'd fix it with the highlights. I didn't see how that was possible but I had already been there 2 hours and I wanted to trust in the process. Fast forward and I ended up with reddish / rusty highlights on the caramel side. A far cry from my photo and my ask. The stylist even remarked that it was NOT what I had asked for but at least it looked better than when I came in. I didn't find the remarks comforting. While she tried to get me excited about how great my hair looked all I could see was this dark streak/line about an inch wide that wraps around the back of my hair where she tried to do a 2 color process which she admittedly had said it didn't work out the way she wanted but again not to worry..( this is in my new hair growth area). Needless to say, I was just over it. My hair was darker and redder than when I went in! *I did have to take a couple calls while in the chair (and she was patient with that)..but they were max 10minutes total combined so I really doubt that impacted results. The stylist did say she guarantees her work but I don't want to give it another try. $240 later ( I left $40 for tip)...overall disappointed... l I could have spent $20 for an at home out of the box coloring that I would've been much happier with. Giving 3 stars for cleanliness, friendliness, haircut, price and availability.

Daisey Leal is a master of her craft. She can keep all long haired women looking tight, regardless…read moreof hair type. Excellent ethics all around.

Ashley absolutely exceeded my expectations for wedding hair and makeup! She did my hair and makeup…read morefor both the Rehearsal Dinner/Welcome Party and the wedding day, and calling her amazing would be an understatement. From our very first conversation, I knew she was going to be perfect! She was a genuine pleasure to work with from start to finish, and her care for her brides really comes through in everything she does! I can't stress that enough! It wasn't just my experience that was incredible, either. The team she brought in for the wedding day was wonderful too. With 15 women needing hair and makeup done (30 services total!), I of course expected some chaos, but everything ran smoothly and right on schedule. Every single person walked away thrilled with how they looked!! If you're looking for a hair and makeup artist and team for your wedding, Ashley is hands down the best choice you could make!! 10/10!!

I couldn't be happier with Ashley and her team! From the moment we met during our trial, she was…read morewarm, inviting, and had such a calming presence. She opened the door for feedback very early on to make sure I felt comfortable with making any tweaks to my hair and makeup. I wore extensions for the first time ever during my trial for the wedding. She understood exactly how to work with my hair (that hardly ever holds a curl) to extend the life of the curls over a long period of time. My makeup was perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I wanted it to feel warm, but not glammy. I wanted to enhance my natural features and feel like "me." She pushed me a little outside of my comfort zone with a tone of lipstick during the trial that I ended up LOVING and it went so well with my dress, so we went for that color and it looked fantastic in all of the photos. Most importantly, on the wedding day, Ashley and her team were the first ones there setting up, and she was such a calming presence throughout the morning and helped make getting ready so much fun. Thank you so much, Ashley and team!