I met Kelsey when she was still working in New York. She is truly the best stylist I've ever known!…read moreI'm sure I'm not the only one who feels very protective about their hair- I try my best to keep it healthy and beautiful, so previous bad experiences left me feeling anxious about going to get a haircut. I've gone to stylists who lop off more than I've asked, who've forced a look on me that I didn't like but they insisted on, who burnt or damaged my hair by not trusting my opinion. Kelsey is a stand out in all regards. Kelsey is friendly, welcoming, and super professional. She listens to your opinion to help you achieve your vision. She's incredibly skilled, so I was more than happy to go with her direction and trust that she wouldn't steer me wrong with her suggestions: I was 1000% correct! I'd never dyed my hair before I met her, but she helped me slowly ease into fantasy colors- I never received more compliments on my hair than I did when she helped me sport pink and lavender hues! After I had my fun with those tones, I wanted something more natural. Kelsey nailed it! I feel so confident and happy about my look thanks to her expert styling! Whether you want something subtle and natural or you're looking for something bold and beautiful, you really can't go wrong with her!

My wife and daughter have been going to Kelsey for years and she does a super job so I thought I…read morewould have her cut my hair too. I was impressed with the amount of time she took looking over my hair and asking lots of questions before even starting. My hair get's pretty shaggy and I loved how she thinned it so it lies better. I've been combing the same way for decades and she styled it a new way that made me feel younger. Kelsey is a Cedar Rapids native with several years experience specializing in cut and color in New York City. We are very fortunate to have someone with her level of skill right here in the NewBo district. I suggest you book her now before the word gets out and her client list fills up!

I have a hard time trusting just anyone with my mane. I don't color or otherwise treat my hair, but…read morewith curls it can be tricky to find someone who really knows what they're doing. I wasn't overly thrilled with the salon I'd been frequenting since I moved here so when my friend mentioned he'd had a good experience here at Moods, I figured I'd give them a try. I made an appointment a week in advance through their online booking, which was super helpful to view the stylist bios and pricing before committing plus it sent me a few timely reminders via text. I arrived roughly 15 minutes ahead of my appointment and scored a parking spot right out front. Sammy was with another client so I had a short wait while she finished up and reset her station. After a quick chat to establish a game plan, I was off to the wash and back in the chair for what felt like the quickest haircut of my life. I swear it was about 30 minutes from chat to checkout! I really appreciated that she styled my hair how I'd be styling it at home so I was able to get a good sense of the cut before I left the salon. Again with curly hair, this makes a world of difference! Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Moods. Whatever happened in previous Yelp reviews, that was nowhere to be found on my visit. The space was inviting and the staff seem to be very experienced. I also thought my haircut was very affordable compared to other salons I've been to. Glad I took my friend's advice and will definitely be paying it forward if anyone asks. I even booked my next appointment as I left (something I never do!)

WARNING: I KNOW TOO MUCH! I rolled the dice a few weeks ago and booked the next available stylist…read moreat Moods for a haircut. I'm a former stylist, with some barber training, which makes finding someone to cut my hair a challenge. Just as surgeons maybe shouldn't perform their own surgeries, I know when to let someone else cut my hair. 9am on a Thursday I walked in to Moods to a friendly sign asking me to put shoe coverings on (and mask up of course!). I liked this a lot. COVID has butchered the salon industry, so anything that a salon can do to up the sanitization game is huge. Moods Salon was spotless. Then I met Amber. Stylist roulette handed me a beautiful, friendly and enthusiastic ray of sunshine. (No really... you cannot ignore it.). From just a haircut perspective: once I stopped talking about "my hair" (we ALL do it..) she chimed in that she had originally attended barber school and was just shy of finishing when she transferred to cosmetology school to finish up. Oh Universe! Her skill showed this truth. I sit here writing this with the best grown out haircut I've ever had. Amber is going to be getting a call from me today, and I cannot express how good it feels to know I can count on another amazing haircut by an incredible woman.

She says her name is Jennifer, but to me, she's the Hair Wizard. I came in a hot mess and left a…read morebeauty queen! Highlights? Spot on. Cut? Flawless. Vibes? Chill and fun. And the price? So good I did a double take--total steal! She really listened to what I wanted, asked all the right questions, and brought it all to life with total confidence and finesse, taking her time where it mattered. It was like watching magic happen all while feeling at ease--she nailed every single detail without missing a beat. Trust me, your glow-up is waiting--go book her!

My hair type is naturally blonde, thin, wavy and coarse. I like to wear it longer as I feel I am…read more"hiding" in it. I have always been very self conscious of my hair. I have also not been a very good owner of my hair with use of box dyes and (I can't believe I'm publicly admitting this) SunIn (yes, even as recently as the summer of 2020...I'm almost 40 here people...). Carrie was highly recommended to me from several friends and co-workers in and around the area. As long as I'm going all out in admitting my self inflicted hair disasters publicly to the world, I also suffer from chronic anxiety. One of my anxiety "tics" is picking. 90% of this picking tic occurs on my scalp. So now I'm also adding to more hair distress with my medical condition as well as my self destructive hair behavior. I'm really a fun person, I promise. Since the first moment that I sat down in Carrie's chair, she never made me feel embarrassed or self conscious about my hair, my scalp or even how I viewed myself in her mirror after getting my hair washed and comparing myself to Golam from Lord of the Rings. Since going to Carrie, my hair AND scalp have become intensely healthier and happier (minus my SunIn self disaster, which is important to know for this review.) Carrie recommended the best type of professional hair care products for my hair type, my scalp type and what to avoid. She has become so close to my hair that she can tell when I have had a lot of anxiety in my life just by my scalp. I have even begun to openly start a conversation with "HEY!! No anxiety for the last six weeks! Look at my scalp!" or "girl, watch out for the area around 10:48 and 4:23 on my head...let me tell you whats going on..." How AMAZING is it to have a hairstylist that HELPS you physically and mentally?! The SunIn fiasco...you guys remember that stuff from the early 90's? Well, I apparently remembered it and thought it was a good idea. Using this for a full day in the sun was not a good idea, nor did it bring the Sun In to my hair. In fact, this product fried the every loving crap out of my hair so badly I had to lose several inches of length to reach the healthier potions. Carrie knew that this would cause me to become anxious and prior to the inches coming off, we sat and talked about why it needed to be done and the process of getting my hair back to the healthy state that it was pre-self demise. What I'd like you take from my review are several things. I have openly admitted, publicly, for strangers to read for years to come about my chronic anxiety and the tic it comes with. This is embarrassing for me but I really want others who are coming here to read a review and make a decision about being styled be Carrie to know that she is naturally comforting, sincere and genuine. She has helped me get my hair back to the length I love, with hair that is so healthy and beautiful that I FEEL beautiful. I love the atmosphere of her salon, it isn't overpowering but rather comforting. The stylists who rent her chairs are amazing people as well. Listening to them talk to their clients, you can tell that they have been with them for years. If you don't want a stylist who cares about the health of your hair AND you, then don't go to Carrie because that is exactly who you're going to get. **the picture is the first cut post SunIn, loss of 3/4 inches and you can tell I feel AMAZING!!! All because of Carrie!**

I had a great experience, as always, getting a hair cut. I have ethnic hair and they actually do a…read moregreat job with it. I really love chatting with the students as well.

Love the massages. If you haven't had one before, it's a little scary stripping down and getting on…read morethe table, but they make you as comfortable as possible and are very respectful of your modesty. I have yet to have a bad massage there, and they are 1/2 the price of anyone in town. Book your appointment early though. They fill up fast. I recommend and hour. Half an hour is too short and an hour and a half would be too long.

Laura is amazing she treated me amazingly and she worked miracles on my hair! I'm in love with the…read moreresult and I don't think I've ever been this happy with my hair! I'm definitely coming back when it's time for a touch up

Great experience!! Very friendly, Perfect haircut . They really care !!! Will definitely…read morereturn!!

Great environment, got highlights fixed from a previous flop at another salon and only took a…read morecouple hours.

Great convo, make you feel welcome & definitely know what they're doing. Do highly recommend!read more

I've been going to Inspirations for over 13 years & I can't imagine going anywhere else! I drive…read moreover 45 minutes to get my hair done, it's totally worth the drive. Ann does exactly what I want her to do with my hair. She has so many up-to-date ideas with colors & hairstyles. I totally trust her with her ideas & absolutely love my hair every time I get it done. The facility is absolutely gorgeous & fun to visit, and every single hairstylist is so sweet & polite to me when I visit. I get so many compliments on my hair & my response to people is, "I have the BEST hairstylist!" Thanks Ann! If you're looking for a great Salon, this is the best!!

Loved my experience at Inspirations last weekend! Staff was super welcoming and accommodating. When…read morethey consulted on my cut and color, they really took into consideration my facial features, skin tone, and daily routine and were able to create a style that felt like a new look but is easy for me to maintain. The salon is modern and clean, and I love their product line selection that includes organic and vegan product lines. Would definitely recommend them.

Great service n excellent people! Just moved up here from Atlanta and called n they got me in later…read morethat week. Very reasonable prices. I highly recommend this business.

I'm from Chicago so I'm very particular about my hair. Sam did a WONDERFUL job making me look…read moregreat; I will return to him in the future. He is very talented and kind. I'm leaving this as a 4-star review only because I have an expectation of longer hours (I was told everyone was fully booked, but Sam was the only person working on Saturday at 2 PM; I walked in fully expecting a bustling shop full of stylists and patrons), quicker call-back for an appointment (I got a text a day after I called for an appointment; my expectation is within an hour of inquirty), and a tidier shop (the shop is clean but kind of messy). Please don't get me wrong, I appreciated the kind responses to my inquiry and was happy Sam was able to accommodate me on short (3-day notice) and make me look great. Curiously, when I went to book online Sam was not an available option with whom I could book an appointment. I hope the person responsible for the portal will ensure they can schedule time with him. Please go to see Sam. Thanks for making this Chicago girl look and feel great.

After moving back to Iowa from AZ, I was concerned I wouldn't find a hair stylist to highlight and…read morecut my hair. Thank goodness I took a chance and scheduled an appointment with Chelsea. She's smart, sweet, talented and very hard working! My hair was a mess, dried out and way overdue for a cut and color and she performed a miracle. So happy I found her!

From the owner: I am a private studio suite owner and Hairstylist in the NewBo area. I specialize in lived in hair…read morecolor, extensions. I love my job because I get to make people feel good, look beautiful and be creative all at the same time.