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    Illusions Color Spa

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    Angelica H.

    UPDATE: they don't care to listen to me or their regulars about OUTRAGEOUS prices. Also, I didn't say this before but if you are going to them, and have deposited 50$ (they told me they make everyone do that for appointments), MAKE SURE IT GETS TAKEN OFF YOUR TOTAL AT THE END!!!! Or just don't go. And ask what PH balance # to look for on products, then find them cheaper somewhere else cause again, outrageous prices. They deleted my shared post on Facebook because I commented a picture of my hair faded and said "not goals" to a reply that read "goals" because people should know what they're in for. After the deleted it, I made my own post, of course tagging them, and also made a complaint to BBB. I don't know why they think they can do this to sooo many people.

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    Carol B.

    If you want a color or cut and want compliments everywhere you go then go here and ask for Stephanie or Ariana. These gals are amazing with all the latest color combinations and on point hairstyles! I have had a facial, pedicure and a massage here and I was blown away with the service I had. This IS THE place, people.

    Elma H.

    If i could give the salon zero stars I would, with the exception of a few stylists there. The owner is very greedy, I came in on Tuesday March 6th for a color and cut. I wanted to go blonde and already had blonde highlights in my hair. What i got was highlights in silver, blue, orange, yellow, brown. The owner made me pay for the "hard work and the products they used on me" I walked out before they had a chance to fix it, and the following day (Wednesday) I went back in and got it corrected and I'd rate the correction average still have (bright yellow color in my hair) I was promised a hair mask to help me with my damaged hair that was damaged by them having to color correct and bleach, the owner wanted to charge me for that as well. I will never return this place, they "act like" a high end salon but don't deliver high end service. Their prices are average but for the service they provide, way overpriced! I usually do not take the time out of my day to rate someone but considering the fact that they messed up so badly the week of my birthday, made me pay for the awful service, owner wanted to charge me additional for my fix and charge me for a hair mask. I wouldn't rate this salon even a 0. I have seen a couple of bad reviews about clients going into the salon and asking for a service, and them delivering a completely different look. Best word to describe the owner GREEDY! She yelled at the girl who fixed my hair for trying to give me gratis a mask. I regret paying the first night $140 when they charged me for bad service.

    Cut with highlights and lowlights.
    Michelle W.

    Went in for a cut and color after not having my hair professionally done for over a year. In love with the results. My hair had been all one color of blonde with no depth or dimension at all, so my stylist Lisa, suggested highlights and lowlights and I am in love with the results. I have gotten many compliments. As for the salon and the visit itself: the place was very clean and well decorated. The staff was very attentive and friendly. I was offered water and magazines while I waited for the color to process.

    Brandi S.

    I drove almost 3 hours based on reviews and after speaking with this salon. I was assured they could "fix" my daughters too dark hair. The blonde is how they "fixed" it. I was charged 280.00. I don't recommend this salon as Mary is very rude. Moreover I never asked for money back ect but when Mary called she left a rude voicemail saying my child's hair looked great after they did it. Well look at my pictures and you decide. The brown is how it was before it was "fixed" by illusions. The blonde brass what ever is how it is now.

    Brenda Y.

    I've been going to Illusions for about 5 years. I went there because of a bad dye job at J.C. Penny in W. County. My hair came out really dark and I'm a med aubrn. I knew they were expensive but I was desperate! If my hair doesn't look good I don't feel good! I just happened to get SUE,,,, and she is AMAZING!!!! Everytime I go I feel like a Movie Star when I leave Ask for SUE she is Mega Amazing!!!

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    Elizabeth was absolute amazing!! I will definitely be back! Two people blow dried my hair. Thank you for a relaxing afternoon

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    I had concerns about my hair extensions and they listened to me and helped solve the problem

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    Awesome color, so so cut, really expensive. Ultimately decided to go somewhere else. I wish they would disclose prices prior to services.

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    Had a full body massage done today by Lori Cichacki. It was SPECTACULAR!! I highly recommend her.

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    The Hair Lab

    The Hair Lab

    5.0
    (21 reviews)
    10.4 mi

    I really wanted to love my experience here because the salon is beautiful and everyone was warm and…read morewelcoming. Unfortunately, my initial appointment was disappointing. I booked and paid $90 specifically for a curly haircut after explaining that I wanted more curl definition, styling guidance, and a cut tailored to my natural curls. Instead, the service felt more like a standard haircut than a specialized curly service, and I left unhappy with both the styling and overall result. Anna was very sweet and did try to correct the styling when she realized I was unhappy, which I appreciated, but ultimately the experience did not feel like the specialized curly service I had booked and paid for. UPDATE: The owner reached out after my experience and offered me a complimentary appointment with another curly hair specialist. I decided to give the salon another chance, and I'm very glad I did. My second experience was completely different. I was extremely happy with my hair and, just as importantly, I left feeling educated about my curls and confident that I could recreate the results at home. My stylist took the time to explain the techniques and products that worked best for my hair, which was exactly what I had hoped for from the beginning. I really appreciate the owner listening to my concerns and making an effort to make things right. While my first experience was disappointing, I'm very happy with how the salon handled the situation and with the service I received the second time around. I would definitely return for another curly hair service.

    Great location. Hallie did a wonderful job on my haircut listening to exactly what I wanted.read more

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    The Boulevard Hair

    The Boulevard Hair

    4.2
    (191 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $$

    Honestly, I have been to so many hair salons -- some great, some...not so much -- and The Blvd. Is…read moreBY FAR my fav of all time. The vibes are immaculate and my stylist Caitlin is so talented and is able to decipher my every whim and request. If you're looking for a place that is super friendly, fun, and trendy with talented stylists and awesome playlists -- this is it!

    I genuinely do not like leaving bad reviews, especially because I've been coming here for almost…read moretwo years, but today was quite literally my final straw. I've gone here consistently since moving to St. Louis for haircuts, root touch-ups, color, all of it. I also truly do not care who I'm assigned to. I'm not one of those clients who needs one specific stylist every single time. I just expect basic communication, decent service, and for my appointment to actually make sense when I arrive. Coordination! Unfortunately, the vibe here has always felt off The front desk is rarely welcoming. Half the time, no one greets you, acknowledges you, or makes you feel like they are happy you're there. The energy can feel very cliquey, dismissive, and honestly kind of performative. It gives "we're all a family here," but somehow the client is not included in the family. I've overlooked a lot because I liked the actual hair services. I've waited 30 minutes past my appointment time before. I've had appointments moved around. One time, I was sent to the Webster Groves location, got there, and was then told I actually needed to go to Des Peres because they could not take me. Like...okay gas?? But today was what officially did it for me. I booked a root touch-up before a photo shoot tomorrow and a trip next week. I sent pictures and a description of what I wanted directly to the stylist beforehand. I've also had this exact type of service done through this salon multiple times, usually for around $250, so this was not some random mystery appointment. I arrived and waited around 30 minutes to be assisted, only to then be told it would cost over $400. And to be very clear, I am not asking anyone to lower their prices, undervalue their work, or change their hourly rate for me. Charge whatever you charge. That is fully your business. My issue is: why was none of this communicated nor coordinated before I showed up? You had my appointment details. You had the pictures. You had my description. You had my client history from the past two years. If the service was now going to cost almost twice what I normally paid, or if I had supposedly booked the wrong category, somebody should have figured that out before I arrived, waited 30 minutes, and left with absolutely nothing done. Even the stylist seemed surprised by how I had apparently been charged or categorized during previous appointments, which honestly just made the whole situation feel even more disorganized. That is an internal coordination issue, not something that should suddenly become the client's emergency while they are sitting in the chair So now I have a photo shoot tomorrow, a trip next week, and no hair did or done because this salon could not communicate beforehand. After nearly two years of being a loyal client, I'm done overlooking the rude front desk energy, the scheduling confusion, the long waits, and the constant lack of coordination. The actual talent may be there, but the overall experience is not. I will not be coming back. Respectfully, the vibes are not worth $400+.

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    Literal hair magic after picture
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    Salon One Six One

    Salon One Six One

    4.9
    (72 reviews)
    10.7 mi
    $$

    Wow Kai did such an amazing job on my cut and toner it made me rethink my standards going forward…read more Super detail oriented and really took their time to feel out exactly what I wanted (even when I wasn't sure myself at time lol) while providing a relaxed atmosphere where I felt comfortable asking for small adjustments or advice. My hair looks fantastic and the whole process was a great time!

    If I could give negative stars, I would…read more I came into this salon with healthy hair and a simple request. Highlights. What I left with was a chemical war zone on my scalp and hair that looked like it had been through a haunted car wash. The stylist completely botched my color. It was patchy, uneven, and flat-out fried. I looked like a spaghetti squash that had been left out in the sun. Worse. I went back to give them a chance to fix it and it somehow got even worse. The stylist acted like they had never seen a toner in their life and honestly seemed like they were not in a sober state to be handling bleach or scissors or any other living creature for that matter. I ended up going to another salon just to undo the damage and they were horrified at what had been done to my hair. After spending over six hundred dollars and enduring two appointments from hell, my hair is still damaged beyond repair. Think straw with commitment issues. Do yourself a favor. If you value your hair, your time, or your dignity, run in the opposite direction. This place should come with a warning label and a fire extinguisher.

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    Salon One Six One
    Salon One Six One
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    KINK Hair

    KINK Hair

    4.5
    (126 reviews)
    12.4 mi
    $$

    I paid $780 for extensions + $700 installation and left with the wrong curl pattern entirely. My…read morehair is 4A, the extensions were 3B (a noticeable mismatch) that the stylist and salon owner insisted "blended well." Rather than fix it in the salon, she told me to wet and scrunch them at home. They did not improve. When I had dinner with my grandpa the next day and he saw how awful my extensions looked said my hair looked like a "mop." Everyone who saw my hair was appalled at how awful they looked. After sending photos, neither the stylist nor the owner could acknowledge the obvious problem. The owner admitted the curl pattern wasn't an exact match but offered only a perm + reinstall, no refund. I was never shown the extensions before they were ordered, and Michelle the stylist told me that she had the "perfect extensions" to match my curl pattern. On top of the wrong curl pattern, the extensions were installed too heavily for my fine hair, leaving my scalp red, irritated, and scratched by sharp adhesive edges of the k tips . Given the damage, I declined further work and still received no refund for either the hair or the installation. No one at Kink Hair salon took accountability. If you have 4A curls or tighter, please save yourself some money and go to a curly extension specialist. I ended up buying 4A clip in curly extensions myself and they look like a perfect match, proving there's no excuse for licensed cosmetologists to not be able to find the proper curl patterned hair for my extensions.

    I went back to Kink to see Grace. I told her what I was having trouble with blending and that I…read moreneeded a few more extensions put in. She took a look at my hair and checked out how I had been taking care of it and gave me some tips on how to untangle the existing strands. She was so laid back during my visit with her and I am loving my hair. She is by far the most open and understanding stylist I have had in many years. I dig her vibe and the relaxed atmosphere. Grace is the best!

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    Example of how the extensions were the incorrect curl pattern and did NOT blend
    Example of how the extensions were the incorrect curl pattern and did NOT blend
    Bought my clip-ins from Bebonia website
    Bought my clip-ins from Bebonia website
    Example of the difference between curl patterns

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    Example of the difference between curl patterns

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