I cut my own long hair off last week by parting it in the back & bringing over my shoulders. Whack! 5"" inches off. Needless to say I needed some shaping up! Saturday night I looked for hair salons open on Sundays & Instyle came up. I called at 10pm & left a message. Catherine called back & set me up for 1 pm Catherine did a great job cutting my hair. She layered it & many curls popped out. It's usually just straight. I'm very happy with the cut she gave me. I will return! read more

Instyle Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

11/5/2023 I called today to get an appointment for my little sister's 16th birthday, the lady on the phone answered in a very uncaring and annoyed tone. It seemed as though she did not want to be talking to me and even hung up on me while I was trying to set up an appointment as soon as I said 3pm wouldn't work, she didn't even give me a chance to set up a later appointment. Very rude and very discouraging, I do not want to take my little sister to such a rude and uncaring environment, never going there for a haircut. Even Great Clips has better service. read more

Chi is very accommodating! Give them a try for pedicures, nails and a great style Very clean and peaceful, while being taken care of!!! read more

I am thanking every star in the heavens for Chi and this salon! It has absolutely SAVED the hair cut that I got from the Shop down in Petaluma. I came hurrying in on a Saturday night, still distressed and recovering from that depressed and anxious self-esteem free-fall that affects those with bad-haircut-itis. Chi took a look at the photograph that I had brought along, gave me the truth of the matter (that my bangs had been chopped too short at the last place to get the exact same wave effect) and then set to fixing what was a truly TERRIBLE haircut. It took her less than 15 minutes to trim up the back of my hair and texturize my bangs, as well as show me how to style them properly with a curling iron. And she didn't even charge extra! I will be coming back here again and again for my haircuts and styles. Chi is incredibly friendly without being afraid to tell you the truth, which I value in a stylist. She does fantastic work, and she treats you with respect and actually listens to your requests. I will be recommending her to all of my friends in Santa Rosa, and she has just gained one loyal customer who loves to get new hairstyles! read more

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My hair was severely damaged from bleaching it 3 months ago and decided to get it cut, go back to my hair's natural color so it will look healthy again. Chi did an amazing job! As I was explaining to her the kind of look that I want, she talked to me like a consultant and was not afraid to share her thoughts, which I like. She cut off all the damaged parts of my hair without cutting it too short and adding more volume, which I truly love! Now my hair is healthy again, looking good and I get a lot of compliments for it. Thanks Chi! I will definitely come back for regular haircut and I highly recommend her for a job well done! read more

Love the dye jobs they do here. Chi is always friendly I've been coming here for five years now! read more

Instyle Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I came in here as a walk in to get my 20 month olds hair cut and she was able to take fit us in. She worked really fast and did an amazing job with my son and his haircut came out perfect. I'm happy with the result! read more

I stopped in to Instyle to see if I could get a trim without an appointment. It's a fairly large salon. Clean and accommodating. I only had to wait ten minutes and Rita did a very good job. Since I didn't have my hair washed she flat ironed my hair to insure the trim would be flawless. Price was great too. $30.00. This was my first time going to this hair salon at JC Penney's, but not my last. read more

I have never had a horrible haircut before, but this place destroyed my hair! I ask for a trim and layers and thinning since I have really thick hair and it is wavy. The lady who cut my hair literally murdered it! She cut off over 5inches when I wanted 2 and then her idea of layers consisted of a long layer and a short layer! WTH that is not how you layer someones hair ever, especially someone who thick hair. I have never been so upset about a haircut before. I hate my hair everyday and it has been almost 6 months now since I go it cut and it will take forever for it to grow out to a length that I can get another hair cut because my "layers" are so different that the shorter one is really short still. I will never come back here ever! Plus I would never recommend this place to anyone. read more

I came here today last minute and was welcomed with kindness. I am currently going through a hard time, a "crisis" if you will and was so happy with the service I was given. I came in with no vision for my hair and feeling sad and left with new confidence and a smile on my face. The owner Chi and the stylist Katherine were great! I will definitely come back and refer to my friends. Thank you! read more

My boyfriend asked for a trim and he left with NO SIDEBURNS. They completely took them off. He said they didn't listen at all, stay away. read more

Instyle Salon - Who on earth thought this would be a good idea?! This is after he asked for a trim--they took off his sideburns. - Hair Salons Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I have been coming here for a few years now and have always had really good haircuts from Chi and China. I have curly hair and it is hard to find someone who knows how to cut it. 100% recommend!!! read more

Staff gets bothered easily. Its not a kid friendly place. - this salon is next to a kids park area and they called security on 6,7 and eight year olds playing and being loud. I would not recommend read more

I found Chi 20 years ago and it was the luckiest day of my life. Before she owned Instyle Beauty Salon she worked in a high-end salon and she was the best stylist there. Then she opened Instlye and now my husband goes to her, my daughter, my son-in-law, and my daughter's best friend. She collects raving clients. It's the best cut for a fraction of the price, convenient, and all of the stylists are experienced and reliable. I have naturally curly hair and she is so helpful. She is also an expert in Color. Very lucky to have this salon a part of my life for going on 2 decades. read more

I stopped in on a Sat a for a haircut of my dry mop of summer hair and left with an excellent cut and new look-- for 20 bucks!! Melissa was quick, clean, and listened to my instructions. She also offered suggestions, but only because I asked--very professional. You could get both hair and nails done, but better call ahead on a Sat. That's my plan for next time! read more

Melissa is my official hair dresser anywhere in Sonoma County. I have been a resident for a few years now and had disastrous results finding a suitable person to deal with my hair. I've gone from cheapie hole-in-the-walls to high priced salons and could never find someone who can cut and color my hair correctly. Finally, I came to InStyle near to tears and Melissa fixed it all with one appointment. I have been a loyal customer ever since. Melissa has done every thing from bangs, to touch ups, to coloring and she hasn't disappointed me. Very heartwarming and friendly! I wouldn't dare go anywhere else! read more

I was so nervous getting my hair cut by someone other than the girl i have been going to for 9 years. But I didn't have time to drive back home to get it done. so I read other reviews here on yelp about Chi. And scheduled an appointment. She did so great at cutting my hair it was exactly how i wanted it. She really listens to what you want and knows what she is doing. She also critics here own work and checks multiple times to see that the length is matching. She will not let you leave there until as a customer your satisfied and she is happy with her work. I think i just found my new hair stylist locally. read more

I've been going to this place for years. Chi always does a great job on my hair...!

At April.... As I stylist at InStyle Salon I have to back up this place with when Tracy cut your hair she didn't take off 4 inches I was standing two stations down and instead of asking Chi nice to come look at your hair u yelled for her to come over. I had a client as well as Chi and both of our clients looked at each other trying to figure out why you were demanding chi to come over. I'm sorry but as a stylist we can't please EVERYONE. As far as paying for the cut you only had to pay 16 dollars. Normally for your hair it's 21 dollars so we are giving you a deal. Instead of saying all the negativity towards the salon why didnt you bring up when Chi did your waxing for free. Sorry we didn't satisfy you but again we can't please EVERYONE! read more

Chi I hope your business continues to grow. Thank you for making it right.

Charlie does such a great job I don't go anywhere else. He's the best, ask for him at the Farmer's Lane location. No special cut is needed for me, so most mall cuts are okay. I started getting my hair cut at the Coddingtown location after a terrible cut I wouldn't let the original offender "fix" for me. Charlie's been the only one I now let touch me for a couple of years now. When Charlie moved to his new location (same business) I moved with him. He really is the best, nice guy too and works all the time. read more

My hair was uneven and she didn't cut my hair the length I requested. I also requested an a-line cut but there is none it's just longer on one side of my face than the rest of the hair. She also burned my scalp with the blow dryer and almost burned my ears with the straightener about 5 times. Also for the majority of the time my hair was put in front of my face so I couldn't see what she was doing until it was done. She also got easily irritated and halfway through a lady came around to sweep near my chair and hit my knee with the broom. I have never had a worse haircut in my life and they charged me 40 bucks for the dang thing. I have also never been scared while getting my hair cut but this place be scary. read more

They are very rude and unprofessional. Absolutely not reliable at all, how can you just randomly cancer someone appointment, considering that people are planning to attend dinner functions. Do yourself a favour and find somewhere else. read more

I walked in without an appointment and was seated within a few minutes. Chi was very friendly throughout my haircut, engaging in comfortable conversation. I didn't have to spend long telling her what I wanted and she did exactly what I requested. It seems like Santa Rosa either has cheap places with questionable reviews or really expensive places. For $20 I received a really good haircut with a pleasant experience. The haircut didn't take very long, but not because she rushed it. I would definitely come back again. read more

The staff at Instyle are always so friendly. I'm pretty lazy about getting my hair cut, I usually only come in for a cut when I have a wedding to go to. The staff knows my name, knows my son's name and always asks me how work is going. Melissa is simply the best. She is so very accommodating especially when I call for last minute appointments, which is pretty much the only way I roll. My son hates getting his hair cut, he's got a Chia Pet growing up there and will pretty much only let Melissa cut his hair. Affordable as well! read more

Great haircut, friendly stylists. Chi cut my hair. Went from long hair to a long bob and she did a great job. I didn't do color, just a basic cut, but it was high quality and well worth the $20. read more

Melissa did a beautiful job with my cut and blow out. I'll be back next time.

I have been going to Chi at InStyle Salon for 12 years! (Minus the 5 years I lived in Southern CA and missed her dearly!). She is AMAZING! I wouldn't trust anyone else in the area with my highlights. Somehow my hair always feels healthy after my appointments... I trust her to use the best products and not over bleach my hair. read more

Awesome place for a haircut in Santa Rosa. I'm sure there are other great places in town, but this place gets extra points for kindness, service, and location. I normally try and make an appointment, but I've NEVER been turned away for walk-ins. I do this quite often because I shop the mall a lot . I definitely recommend this place to everyone. A+ read more

I've been coming here for ten years. Melissa does an awesome job with color, touch ups, highlights. I had no one else touch my color for ten years, that says how much I like her. She is also one of the very few in the North Bay who can do a great blowout. That is RARE in this area of the world! Nga is an amazing mani- and pedicurist. She is detailed, clean and fast. Love them both! read more

Well, AMAZING JOB! And it was pretty quick too! Got my hair done in a pinch to take my Senior Portraits, but it ended up being I wasn't able to take them do to the studios lack of employees.. but either way AMAZING JOB! I'll be in again soon :) read more

Chi I believe is the owner she's extremely rude she doesn't greet you when you come in she speaks to her employees as if she is superior to them. Some of the workers seem to have just gotten out of school my husband had his haircut took over an hour and left it really bad. I hope she learns how to run her business better extremely dissatisfied would never go back. read more

Chi is an outstanding hairdresser and person. I had an early appointment last Friday and left with a beautiful haircut. Chi is quick but very precise and cuts to highlight your best features. She's also one of the nicest people ever. She's truly an asset at this salon. Thank you, Chi! read more

Melissa... Thank You! I had been running all over the mall for the past hour and I had 30 minutes to fit in a haircut. My usual place was across town so I decided to stop by. First of all the back of my head was drenched in sweat since I was up and down trying to hit all the spots. I told her about the sweat and she proceeded to wash up my hair before the cut - which she mentioned was included in the price. I had never had my hair washed at a salon before and it was great! She was so personable, cool, and attentive it had me at ease. Once the wash was done my hair was clean, refreshed and it smelled oh so great! She noticed that my side hair grows faster than the top and she made that section shorter and higher without me having to tell her. She said "I knew it since I saw your hair- your sides are way longer so I knew it grew like that." Wow! The cut was even, clean and very nice. She also trimmed my beard a bit and even pulled the back of my shirt out a bit and trimmed some of my shoulder and back hair! That threw me off and it felt a bit invasive, but again, she was so talkative and told me her son had the exact same hair and the routine seemed normal- it was new and I appreciated it. After we were done I was expecting a high tab since it was wash, cut, beard (and back trim), and it was $20! You cannot beat that! It was all new and Melissa made it a great one. I will definitely be back. read more

Lol this place is a joke. If I could give it no stars, I would. The lady who actually talked to me was rude and seemed like she rather lounge around and talk to her coworker, than talk to me. She was completely disrespectful and I'm glad, because looking at her, I wouldn't trust her with my hair even if it's just to flat iron it. Thanks lady, I dodged a bullet. read more

I love this Salon and my Hairstylist! The Salon is very clean, in both style and literally clean! It's very nicely maintained and classy and the staff is very friendly. My Hairstylist is Sandra I refuse to go to anyone but her from now on. She is a Hair Guru! The stylists I tried before were always afraid to cut my hair because I have long Native American hair and its really very simple and never needs any chemicals added to it. The stylist I had right before I found Sandra completely ruined my hair! She told me she was going to add a "conditioning treatment" because of the damage to my hair from blow drying/straightening so I agreed trusting her judgment and assuming she knew what she was doing because she was the professional. She actually put a relaxer in my hair and my hair was never the same. I didn't do anything to my hair for a year hoping to grow it out and slowly trim off all the damaged hair. Then I was recommended to Sandra and she fixed my hair!! All of the damaged hair is gone and my hair is the same as before it is a miracle! She always gets my cut perfect, to say the least. And any recommendations she gives about the cut or the style you want LISTEN! She knows what she's talking about! Now here is the icing on the cake; the price! My cuts and styles range from $20-$45 which is a steal now a days, especially for the care and precision they show your hair. I'm so thankful to have found this salon and to have found her! read more

I went there three weeks ago and the first blonde Mexican girl in the window her name is Miriam if you ever go there do not let her touch your hair my hair almost fall off I wonder if she has a license because first off all she doesn't have customer service skills and she is not a good hair styles either my best friends husband had to go to super cuts to fix her haircut after she did it read more

I have been going to Kim to have my toenails done for several years now. I've never had better pedicures! She is experienced, careful, efficient and friendly. I have never had even a hint of a problem with her work. She has high standards and her prices are very reasonable. She's a gem! read more