I saw several enthusiastic reviews mentioning April as not only a great stylist, but also one who enjoys talking with her customers, so I booked with her. The reviews were spot on correct. I just got the best cut I've had in years and I also enjoyed talking with April. She an excellent conversationalist as she goes about her work. She is sincerely interested in what you say. Be sure to ask her about herself too, you will find that she's an interesting and multi-talented lady. I wish I could give her more stars than just five. read more

You gotta go to Kitty Hawk and see Amy Bates. Here is why I love having her do my hair: She is really in touch with trends, but is super creative and loves to work in a unique twist, that is inspired by my personal style. :) Color - Last time I was in, we worked with the ombre trend, but she added a few blonde and red pieces that went all the way to my root, with some fire-y red ombre style chunks all over and little peeks of black. Also, the color is a-symmetrical, one side has more blonde, and the other, more red. Turned out so cool! The cut - usually, I think my hair looks better worn up, but since Amy has been cutting it, I love wearing it down. Finally, she is so friendly and a joy to chat with. Amy has been doing my hair for awhile, but she just started at Kitty Hawk. What a cool space, easy to find, easy free parking and the shop is really cute and clean! Get your buns in Amy's chair! :) read more

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I've been visiting April here for years. A very positive space and I always leave happy. read more

Kitty Hawk - I've been visiting April here for years. A very positive space and I always leave happy. - Hair Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

April did a fantastic job with my cut and color- I would highly recommend her services! She took the time to really listen to what I wanted, offered great suggestions, and checked in throughout the cut and color to ensure that I got my dream hair. Thank you April! read more

I've been seeing April at Kitty Hawk for about eight years. I've been in twice for cuts during COVID and have been so impressed by the precautions Kitty Hawk is taking. The 3-4 work stations are all spaced very far apart and, in my experience, often only 1-2 stylists are working at a time. The stylists are sanitizing between clients and there's no waiting in the salon. When I came in, April had me sanitize my hands and took my temperature. We both kept masks on the whole time, of course. Additionally, the fact that I've been seeing April for so long speaks for itself - her cuts are perfect and her color work is exceptional. April has taken me through a billion shades of blonde, with the occasional pastel and one bright blue. April always listens so carefully to what I want, and I've loved every cut. I'm sure you'll feel the same way! read more

Drove all the way from the Eastside to get my hair done because this is supposed to be a great place for a pixie cut. I left an hour early just in case traffic was bad only to get my appointment pushed back an hour. I was informed of the delay via text only 36 min prior to the appointment. Great first impression. read more

Absolutely fantastic color. I brought my daughter to get her hair colored violet. She (my daughter) had some definite ideas that I knew weren't going to look great. Val talked with her about what would look for natural for her style and yet be easily maintained, which I SO appreciated. She did an amazing job and she absolutely loves it, as does everyone else who sees it. Although it is bright purple, she somehow weaved it into her hair in a way that looked very natural. I was very impressed. Val, and everyone else at Kitty Hawk, was fantastic throughout the process and made us feel very welcome and at home. We have a new place for our whole family now! read more

Kitty Hawk - My daughter Violet and her awesome new violet hair. Thank you, Val! - Hair Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I always tell Darcie that if I become rich and famous, I will fly her out to me when I want a haircut. She is that good, and I value the time that I spend with her that much. For someone with seemingly straight easy to deal with hair, it is not that easy to cut my hair. First of all, I always want to look like a high fashion male model or European soccer player, and I demand my stylist to keep up with the current trends in celebrity fashion and styling. Darcie is beyond hip. She is not a crusty old lady. Secondly, I think that I have a malformed head and Darcie is able to cut and style my hair perfectly despite that setback. To top it all off, Darcie and Lorraine are beautiful women with colorful stories. And when they're not telling a tale about their wild pasts, they are good listeners. It's like I get the therapy and a haircut combo deal when I need it. I may go through many cars and jobs, but I will never leave Darcie. She'd kill me. read more

Words can't express how much I love Kitty Hawk. When you're a guy, it's tough to find a decent hair salon, since an unfortunate majority of your gender tends to go to barber shops or those walk-in places in the middle of shopping malls. I read the awesome reviews on here (before Mikey posted), and decided I'd drop Lorraine a line. Does she do haircuts for men? (Always have to ask, since people raving about their hair salons tend to be women). Yes! Does she have an appointment this week? Yes! Will she cater to my anti-social nature by letting me book an appointment and ask all my questions over email? Yes! And does she know what she's doing? Abso-f'ing-lutely. It's unfortunate that, upon getting a bad haircut, I tend to look like I'm going bald. I'm not, in fact, going bald, but my hair is thin enough that a very short cut makes it look that way. Lorraine gave me an awesome cut that's just as great for doing nothing to it in the morning as it is for styling it. And no false perceptions of baldness! Score. read more

I've had the pleasure of seeing Val Arras for cut and color for my past four visits. Yesterday, Val did a Keratin treatment (my first) on my hair and WOW. My hair has never been straight and I cried (twice) with how beautiful it looks. We also did color and a cut yesterday and to say I feel like a new woman is an understatement. Val listens, is incredibly talented, fun and kind. She also has a number appointment options, so despite my insane schedule I can get in to see her. Additionally, APRIL is super, duper amazing. She also is a great listener, creative and has always done lovely, creative and frankly challenging cuts on my hair (sometimes I ask for the impossible and she makes it work)! You can't go wrong with either of these gals. I love 'em both. read more

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Lovely little salon, hard to tell it's there from the outside but once you enter, it's a stylish little sanctuary with great products and great hairstylists. (I assume everyone is great, considering that I had only seen April.) I'm growing out my hair (again) and April made it look like I had an actual style, instead of an unruly mop. Thank you so much for rescuing me from myself! Also, if you like dogs, this is the salon to go to. They have a cute little house pup! read more

Just over a year later and I hope I never have to find another hair salon. I make the commute from the Eastside right past all those fancy over-priced Bellevue salons just get my haircut here. I did end up getting that pixie cut late last spring and it looks amazing. April knows just how to cut my hair to give it a great shape that's both cute and manageable and grow out nicely. She's also a great colorist - her color mixes have been spot on what I'm looking for and the color stays vibrant for weeks on end - something hard to do with red. There are now four rocking stylists here and they all seem to have fairly busy schedules. You can book your appointment online, which is awesome. Additionally, April has always been pretty responsive to emails and she's gone out of her way to juggle some appointments for me a few times. While April was on maternity leave I got a color and cut with Darcie (the owner), who is also very talented and did a terrific job. I've seen the work of all four ladies and I can't imagine anyone ever leaving here unhappy. The stylists are all great listeners, very communicative, and will even consult with each other or give suggestions when asked if a client has a question about a cut or color, etc. The atmosphere is always warm and cozy and Darcie's Boston Terrier, Ruby, is sure to give you a friendly greeting when you come in. read more

Love this place! Easy to make an apt online, the vibe is very relaxed and not remotely pretentious, and their products are effective and affordable. Val has cut my hair twice now and did an excellent job! Lots of attention to detail and fun to chat with. read more

walked in for my first visit planning a pretty big change in both length and color - i probably should have been more cautious on a first visit with a new stylist, but i'm impatient and it 100% paid off here. Val was so wonderful - she wasn't fazed in the least by my ambitious plans + loads of hair, she listened well, asked good questions, and delivered such beautiful color AND a great cut, not to mention she was so fun to talk to for the half a day it all took to do. plus, the space is adorable and comfy and parking was a breeze. i think i've finally found my go-to salon in seattle. and ruby the receptionist dog is just the (cutest) icing on the cake! highly, highly recommend. read more

Today was one of those, "wow I love my hair" days and it made me realize....oops, I've procrastinated on reviewing the person who made this possible. Thank you Amy Bates for being an AMAZING stylist and wonderful lady! I highly recommend Amy to anyone who is looking for a very talented stylist/colorist. Amy really takes the time (and it did take some time with me) to listen to what you want, analyze color options and make recommendations based on the look you want to achieve and maintenance you are willing to do. She's not afraid to be honest and give direction either and this is why I respect her as a stylist. Amy is not only passionate about doing hair, but about continuing education and staying at the forefront of current trends and fashion (without being snobby or pushy about it). I moved to Seattle two years ago and have bounced around from stylist to stylist. For me, finding a great stylist is about much more than just a good haircut/color. It is about finding a person you feel comfortable with, respect and trust your hair with. Finally, I found my stylist...Amy Bates! Amy, I will see you in January for another round of hair fun! P.S. Amy took my hair from a dull/boring mousy color and heavy layers to a stylish do with depth of color and a cut that worked with both curly and straight hair (something that takes finesse to achieve). read more

How can you not love this place? Funky furniture? Check. Cool art? Check. Awesome shop dog? Check! Great cut and color?? Yes please! I've been going to Kitty Hawk for quite some time. It's a small salon with 3 chairs and I was given a gift certificate to try them out years ago. I am glad I did! Darcie is so great, and I always enjoy my visits. I also have a TON of hair that is naturally curly and it is hard to find someone that is not only willing but able to cut a style into my mop but also takes the time. The prices are reasonable too and the atmosphere is great. Thanks Kitty Hawk! read more

I am remiss in writing a review for Lorraine. She's a great listener, fun to chat with, gives an awesome scalp massage, and absolutely knows her stuff. I've had my long hair cut super short into a very edgy/stylish cut, that even when growing out continued to get compliments on. I strayed away, wanting to budget and have been underwhelmed with other stylists. She's the triple threat. Intuitive, fun communicator and talented. Finding the right hair stylist has been like finding a needle in a haystack. She now takes care of my long hair. Keeping it easy for me to style under 5 mins. She gives me sexy hippie chic haircuts with gorgeous fringe. And always nails my color. I get more compliments on my hair whenever she does it. I'm hesitant about letting the cat put of the bag, because she already is tough to get appointments with. I'm confident that whomever works with Lo will treasure her as much as I do. read more

I have been getting my hair cut by Darcie for at least a year and I have gotten everything from long layers to a short bob with bangs and it always looks great. I have come in on a number of occasions without knowing exactly what I want. She always asks the right questions to figure out what I want and what will work best. I came in right before I was going backpacking in Europe for a month. I told her I needed a haircut that I could wash and go. I have frizzy/wavy hair so I was a little worried this wasn't possible but she gave me a wonderful layered haircut. It totally worked out! I could put it up and it looked great when I just washed it, after I got rained on, even when I hadn't washed it in a few days. I totally trust her and I know if I walked in and told her to do whatever she wanted it would look wonderful. Darcie is the best! read more

IN LOVE! I moved to Seattle a couple of months ago and was in serious need of a hair change! Val is INCREDIBlE. This review is really just going to me gushing about how amazing Val is, not only a stylist, but also as a person! She spoiled me beyond belief, and has the passion and skill set to give you want you want but better! She is so so so kind and honestly transformed my hair! I went from long, dead bleach blonde/green stained hair to a beautiful brown bob! (I will post pics!) She truly listened to me, while also knowing exactly what I needed. I don't think I realized how big of project this would be and I felt bad taking up so much of her time. With that said, Val was so graceful and spent nearly 5 hours making sure it was perfect. I expressed my guilt on how long the process was taking (and only because again, this really was a transformation and she spoiled me!), but she expressed how she didn't mind how long it took, as long as it was done right! This is a woman who loves what she does and I truly felt honored to be a client to someone with such passion. The cut is so precise and more amazing than I could have hoped for. The color is gorgeous and she even took the extra time to treat my damaged hair. Seriously, amazing. I have never ever had this great of an experience EVER. Val, thank you again! You are undoubtably my go to girl now! I haven't had the pleasure of working with the other stylists, but I met April, and she was super nice as well! This place is amazing! +Thank you again, Val! read more

Kitty Hawk - I couldn't find a before pic that actually showed my hair before, but believe me, this is SO much better! Thank you again, Val!!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I owe Lorraine a review! Every time I finally drag my lazy butt into the salon I leave feeling like an idiot for not coming back sooner. Lorraine is NOT messing around. I'm pretty indecisive and finicky but she always seems to interpret my rambling into something beautiful. It's a little different every time in the most wonderful way. I get compliments all the time. Let's leave it like this: A co-worker told me today that he couldn't stop staring at my hair.... "it's just so mesmerizing" Enough said. read more

I don't like hair salons. Not that I don't appreciate a sharper looking me or someone carefully shampooing my hair while I ponder some non-problems. What I don't like are salons that remind me of toothpaste ad labs and where the perfect hair and make-up seem the only things in life worth striving for. Kitty Hawk is different. It's completely and utterly unpretentious. The salon's interior resembles a relaxing, coolly furnished living room. There's no smell of chemicals. It's not loud, not crowded. And then there's is Lorraine. She is calm, lovely, and talks about the coolest places in town. Her cuts are meticulous. There is no rush, ever. She thoroughly examined my hair at my first appointment - and I pointed out that a stressful time last year showed up in my hair (I had no idea). My hair is wavy to curly, rather thin and a bit difficult to handle. When I leave, it's bouncy with a smidge edginess - just the way I like it. read more

April is amazing. Not only is she easy to talk to and smart and interesting - she gives incredible haircuts. I have boring straight hair and I have no time to deal with it - I brush it in the AM and that's it, no styling, no hair drying. April gave me a cut that makes it look like I blow it dry to curl in. It frames my face perfectly and requires no work. She listened carefully to what I wanted and my realistic time frame and worked with me. I've had several cuts in the past that looked great on the day I left the salon but I couldn't make it look that way again - no April's cuts. My hair looks great every day even with my low maintenance style. On my 2nd visit to April, she highlighted my hair and did a superb job. I've had my hair highlighted lots of times but April has done the best, most natural looking job that I've ever had. I HIGHLY recommend her! read more

I had my first appointment with April yesterday afternoon, after finding the salon on Yelp. I'm really pleased with the way my cut and color turned out. I am not great at doing a lot of styling and upkeep, and also wanted to keep enough length to be able to tie my hair up for the gym and on days when I don't feel like dealing with it. April gave me a cut and beautiful highlights that make me feel stylish, but simple enough I can manage on my own. The salon itself is a warm and welcoming place, with the bonus of having an adorable dog running around. read more

Lorraine is a rock star...she's been cutting my hair for awhile now, and she always does a great job. She recently did foils for me (first time!), and I thought I would update to say that she is a terrific colorist as well. I really can't recommend this place strongly enough: terrific location, completely unpretentious while still being unique, good product selection, and the ladies are absolutely hilarious. Love it! read more

Before I moved to Seattle from across the country, my old stylist said "Find someone at the office whose hair cut you like, and ask them for a recommendation". Luckily enough the hair cut I liked most was my boss' and she pointed me straight to Lorraine at Kitty Hawk. Since then Lorraine has been my stylist and my number one recommendation to other friends in the area. She is super knowledgeable, calm, funny and down to earth. Each appointment seems more like a check in with a friend. She listens to my whacky ideas and recommends something that will work best with my hair and my lifestyle. She is very honest (but never mean!) about styles, colors, and products and I've always walked away looking fabulous. The greatest testament to her skill as a colorist and stylist is that after months between appointments, my hair still looks great and maintains its style as if I just had it cut. I wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

Lorraine was my stylist for about a decade and oh how I miss her! I live in Tn now and if I could afford to fly back to see Lo every six weeks I would! Over ten years there was a lot of trust built up and I could tell Lo to do what she wanted as long as she didn't make me look stupid. And I always loved the results. My hair went all over the map from short to super, super long and color galore. Lorraine is smart, witty, and the real deal. Her prices are great and well worth it! The salon is clean and simple and very inviting. And no BS sorta place that focuses on quality service and great hair. read more

I LOVE KITTY HAWK! GO SEE AMY! I waited months to do anything with my hair after getting the worst haircut of my life at another salon, so by the time I got to Amy, my hair was in pretty rough shape. Amy is amazing. First of all, she's the loveliest person. She listened as I explained all of the things I hated about my last haircut, mixed up perfect blond highlights, and simply transformed my hair. Gone were the grown-out disaster bangs and layers, and in their place was a sophisticated, yet fun style that flattered my face. The color was spot-on, and Amy is the first stylist I've ever had who actually took the time to apply partial highlights so well that it doesn't matter whether I wear my hair up or down - my natural color and my highlights blend wonderfully, so there's no awkward difference between the underside of my ponytail and the top. I cannot compliment Amy enough. Everything about Kitty Hawk is fantastic. It's in a great little residential area with plenty of free street parking, and the salon itself is small and welcoming. It's the kind of place you walk into and immediately know you're going to get personalized service from people who actually want to make you look your best. The decor is cheerful, there are plenty of magazines, and there's a shop puppy!!! Really, just go to Kitty Hawk. It's so worth it. read more

This review is for a service provided by Amy Bates back in November. (I am technologically inept and also forgetful). If you are interested in getting top of the line, Nordstrom grade hair service, then look no further than the beautiful Miss Amy. She is not a hairstylist; she is a hair kung-fu MASTER! She knows hair and all of the latest trends, especially when it comes to color. I saw Amy for the first time in November and was interested in trying an ombre look on my hair. Of course she knew all about ombre and whipped up hair color magic, leading me to walk out of the salon door with not only the beat color experience of my life but the overall best hairstyle experience as well. Don't waste anymore time! Get your butt into Amy's chair and let her transform your look. read more

I just went in for a hair cut yesterday with VAL ARRAS at Kitty Hawk Salon. She is an AMAZING hairstyling artist. I have been with her for over 6 years and every time I get a killer cut. read more

Kitty Hawk - Feb 2016: Rosie got another AMAZING cut from VAL ARRAS - Hair Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Every time I see Lorraine I leave thinking "Now, this is the best haircut I've ever had!". She does great hair and is a blast to spend time with. I like the quiet neighborhood location and the small salon is relaxing. Can't recommend her strongly enough! read more

This place is awesome. I was getting increasingly fed up with the service I was getting at my former salon, and was looking for a change. I read some reviews for Kitty Hawk on Yelp and I couldn't have come to a better place! It's a charming little salon with a very warm and relaxing environment. Bonus: As soon as I arrived, I was greeted by the cutest little Boston terrier! So I had scheduled my first appointment online, which was easy as pie. And like a total jerk, I ended up missing my appointment. April was super understanding about it all, and actually got me penciled in for an appointment the very next day. It was so nice of her, considering I wasn't one of her established clients. About the service: April is a hair GENIUS. I came in for a cut and color and came out with something way better than I had expected! She did a great job of meshing what I wanted and some of her own suggestions. My color turned out amazing. And she accomplished a near impossible feat of taking the heaviness out of my long and thick hair. Also a huge plus: They don't use any of those harsh chemical products that smell and feel awful. I ended up walking out of there with a head smelling like vanilla bean! Worth every penny. read more

Lorraine at Kitty hawk cut my hair for many years. She always did a great job even though i changed hair-dos many times and even though i have stupid thick wavy hair. Lorraine doesn't ever rush you, lots of times she looked at magazine pics with me to decide what my new hairdo should be. She's also lots of fun to talk to. Did i mention her salon is totally cute and comfy and in a great location? Oh, she also has an adorable mellow little dog who will hang out on your lap while you get your hair did if you want. I would still go to her, but i moved away :( read more

I'm a week out from the best haircut I have ever had. Thank you April! April did an amazing job of listening to what I had in mind and providing input on what could work with my hair. I have slightly wavy hair, with a lot of volume. I don't know how many times I have explained that to a hair stylist, had them nod, and then cut and style my hair. It usually looked good coming out of the salon that day with the product and expertise of the hairstylist. But one wash, and the next day I was Hermione from Harry Potter. April gave me a great haircut that kept the length I wanted, with long layers, and a side bang. I can wash it, air dry it, and wear it out. The layers somehow de-frizz the hair so well, and it naturally dries with these great waves and flips. It looks even better flat-ironed. Kitty Hawk itself is a great space, very clean and artistically decorated. It is unique and personalized, so that you don't feel like you are walking into a hair cutting machine. I highly recommend April at Kitty Hawk!!! read more

Lorraine you are the best! I came in after being over two years to get my hair done, busy mom with two kids. I decided I wanted get a long bob haircut longer in the front shorter in the back, and ombre hair color blonde with my natural black hair. My haircut turned out absolutely amazing loved it, my hair color I wasn't to happy because it wasn't a lighter blonde, but Lorraine let me know I can come back to get it redone, try it out for a week and if I didn't like come back, she is super nice! I came back today and it turned out better than the picture I originally showed her. Thank you thank you I am complete satisfy. read more

I've relinquished all control to Darcie. This started about 15 years ago and I have never looked back. Darcie is a true talent, super creative but also an excellent listener. She's also become a great friend. Do yourself a favor, check out Kitty Hawk salon and put yourself in capable hands. I'm moving to San Francisco next week, and true to form Darcie fit me in for a last-minute hair color/treatment. Don't know what I'll do without Kitty Hawk in SF :-( read more

I came to Kitty Hawk last week to get my first true salon haircut since June 2012. Having thought this out, I had picked out some pictures of what I was looking for. I had long medium brown hair extending at least 12 inches from the nape of my neck. My appointment was at 9am, and I was the only person in the salon with my stylist, April. This could be an uncomfortable situation, but April was incredibly friendly and relatable. She made sure the coffee she made me was perfect. The ambiance of the salon is very friendly and welcoming with fantastic local art hanging on the walls. What I appreciated more than anything was her concern for making sure I was on board with everything needed to happen to give me a cut similar to the pics I showed her. It meant taking off a decent bit of hair, which was great because upon her inspection the hair needed to be taken off (it was dead). It also included cutting some bangs, which I had not had in about 8 years. The haircut was beautiful when I walked out the door, but I've taken a week to write the review to see how it settled in. It still looks amazing and is very easy to style! I have received numerous compliments from coworkers and friends. I have no doubt that I will continue going to see April as long as I am living in Seattle. read more

Lorraine cut my hair in early August, and I cannot recommend her enough. Three things happened 1) my husband commented on it right away--he didn't just like it, he loved it. Like LOVED it loved it at which point 2) I got lots of sweet attention and 3) I felt like a new and improved version of myself. Lorraine is so thoughtful, intuitive, and, honestly, an artist. If a man can't quit talking about a woman's hair--especially a bald man who hasn't used shampoo in over a decade--you know you've found a good stylist. Not good. Superior. Mount Olympus. She is the ur-stylist. The best ever. Go see her! go! Go do it! read more

I love April! I've been going to her for several months- I initially went to her because I'm a natural blonde that had always wanted to try a dark red look. I had never gone dark and she gave me such a wonderful and dynamic color and cut(I have shoulder-length thin hair that is awkwardly between straight and wavy- it can look super weird with a bad cut) I gave her an idea of what I wanted and the results were better than I had hoped for. Somehow even as the color naturally faded between visits it still looked good. And each visit since has been just as great! Also, she's an incredibly lovely person. Easy to talk to, funny, generally delightful. The salon itself is really cute too. And they offer online booking which is convenient! read more

I've been going to Val Arras at Kitty Hawk for my color. She does an absolutely amazing job blending my highlights so they look natural! I recently got married and she did my hairstyle for my wedding! I had been toying around with different ideas, showed her pictures, etc. She came up with the perfect look and I couldn't be happier with the outcome!! She has such an amazing energy and she takes her time making sure things are done right rather than just rushing through to get onto the next customer. I love how she really wants to make everyone feel great when she's finished, and that's how I feel every time she does my hair. I look forward to my next appointment! I also, love the vibe at Kitty Hawk, its environment is cozy and really relaxing! read more

The space on 19th is a great location in a quiet part of Capitol Hill. It's easy to get to on foot and there's plenty of street parking. Lorraine takes her time to give a proper cut and her prices are reasonable. I LOVE that I can make appointments by emailing her and she gets back to me right away with several options time options based on my requirements. If you don't have a lot of time for phone tag, this is a great scheduling alternative. Darcie has also cut and colored my hair and she is great as well. Added perks: a variety of good magazines, coffee, candy, good music, and sometimes there's a very adorable and well-behaved Boston Terrier on location who will come say hi. read more