Haircut was .. okay. My stylist Lauren and I reached an agreement to do subtle layers, got zero (0) layers. Hair looked the EXACT same as when I walked in. :/ Service was good, Lauren was rly nice. Also I thought Id get my hair styled nicely at the end, but it just got blowdried straight down and just looked ehh. I was very much underwhelmed and a little disappointed because there was no visible difference at all. I paid $85 for pretty much no change, lol Vibe was nice though, cool atmosphere. Overall from my experience, my cut was extremely mid. read more

Lava has always been on my radar...this salon opened in Avondale YEARS ago. I happened to be in town for the week and decided to book a haircut to try it out! The salon booked me with level 4 stylist, Amie. She is very personable and we chatted the whole time. All of the employees that work for the salon seem to enjoy the work environment and culture, which always makes the experience pleasant for customers. I was the only customer in the salon for the majority of my cut--wouldn't have minded if it had been slammed. Amie gave me the best "wash before cut"! TBH can relax myself just thinking about the head massage. All of the hair products used on me were up to standards. The hair cut itself gets a 10/10...just the right length and amount of layers. Thanks Amie :) I will be back! read more

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Alex was amazing! I have had some really bad experiences in the past. Such as last year I was trying to be a redhead and they lady made it a cool ash blonde with a purple undertone? I had a consultation with Alex, mentioned my concerns, had pictures and the formula my previous hairstylist had. (I moved so I needed a new place for color and cut). Obviously every salon is different and so are their color products so there is still a gamble that it could go wrong. Alex really knows color, she brought out a swatch book and copied down the formula. The red came out exactly how I wanted it. The location is incredibly clean, they really care about keeping it COVID-friendly. The haircut was great too. I have truly no issues to report. read more

Just moved to Chs and was looking for a new place to get hair done. Love this place, the inside is so cool and funky and got a good haircut (from Alex). Will be going back, only thing I didn't like was making a first appointment is pretty difficult, I wish it could just be a phone call. read more

I was visiting from out of town and made sure I stopped by to my have friend from college Amie cut, color and style my hair! Amie did an amazing job mixing a custom color for my hair and getting my cut just right! I am so happy to have experienced the fun atmosphere that Lava Salon has! The staff all had a smile on their faces! They have cool tools that set them on the cutting edge of hair salons! They even have a pull down photo area to get just the right Facebook of your new do to share on social media! I would definitely recommend the salon to anyone! Oh and prices are great! read more

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My experience at Lava was horrible. My hair is damaged beyond repair. The photo where my hair is blonde is to show the difference in damage and thickness. The blonde was also done at lava and I was happy with that, but my experience went down hill from there. My next two appointments, the color wasn't what I asked for. There was never any acknowledgement by the stylist of the damage to my hair (or shirt). I didn't want to leave a bad review because they did try to color correct my hair to what I asked for (free of charge) at the other location, but they can't put the hair back that's missing from a third of my head... I did reach out to the owner via email a week ago to share my experience, but I still haven't received a response. By posting this review, i just hope to save others from having the same horrendous outcome. read more

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I'm new to the area so this was my first time at a new salon in over a decade! I went by online reviews and proximity to my home when making this decision--and I am sure glad that I did! Casey cut my hair and she knocked it out of the ball park! Her friendly and funny demeanor made her a pleasure to be around (ask her how she got her boyfriend to put the toilet seat down lol), and she gave me exactly what I showed her in pictures! I did have to wear a mask (sadly I'm one of those people with a history of severe vaccine reactions so my physician has me waiting), but that was not a hinderance. If you're vaccinated and can prove it, no masks are required! I have a color appointment with Casey in a month and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Chris did a jam up job on my haircut today! I have super textured and curly and haven't always got the best cuts, I trusted chris and it was perfect! Great conversation as well and he made sure it was perfect before i left. I'll also add add the vibes at lava are grooves and laid back. -Satisfied Customer, Michael. H read more

I went to the Avondale location and had such a good experience. Lauren was my stylist. She was so great! I did a pretty drastic hair change from really long to very short, and Lauren did such a good job--would def recommend. read more

Love the chill vibe here . No pressure to buy products and helpful staff . Most important , my stylist Jackie is an awesome colorist. She's funny and easy to talk to but doesn't talk your ear off and focuses on doing the best job , instead of being overly social. I appreciate that because in the past I've been to stylists that wanna be your bff and then end up messing your hair up because they aren't paying attention! I also like the eclectic and retro decor here. I will be back in 12 weeks! read more

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Lauren is so nice and friendly, easy to talk to. But, best of all, my hair looked so amazing after she finished. I look forward to returning again. read more

I have super long, black, virgin, asian hair and I am very picky about who cuts it. Moving here and having to find another hair stylist was stressful! Luckily I trusted my gut and other reviews and booked a cut with Casey here at Lava Salon. Not only is Casey super sweet, engaging, and straightforward, she made me feel very comfortable and didn't cut off more than I wanted. I did get a good bit off but it was very much needed. Thank you thank you Casey! My mom even said she loved it hahaha read more

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Adorable salon, vintage trendy atmosphere. Staff is welcoming as well as the salon puppy who is super sweet. They have gone all out with decor, when getting washed you can watch a ceiling mounted tv with a slide show of the staff. Looks like they have great parties and enjoy eachother as a team. My ONLY complaint is that I had some sticker shock on price. Probably wouldnt have done it over again just due to the expense but enjoyed my time there. Very knowledgeable staff experts in color. read more

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I love lava. It's the only place I've been that has been able to deal with my thick, curly, unruly hair. I wish when I move around I could bring them with me!! read more

I love this salon so much. The atmosphere is fun, the products they sell are great, and Alex Tamburro is AMAZING. Not only do I love talking to her, she has literally given me my two favorite haircuts of my entire life- and she has only cut my hair twice. One was based on Winona Ryder's hair in Reality Bites and she nailed it, and then for the next cut I did a boyish grown out pixie for the first time ever, and I cried. No hair touching my neck felt so freeing and I now understand what gender euphoria from a hair cut feels like. Never have I cried after getting a haircut (except once when I was 12 and my mom took me to great clips- that was not a happy cry though). It was everything I wanted but had been too scared to try for years. She knows how to work with your specific hair texture/type, bone structure, and style. She also cut it so that now that it has grown out, it still looks so cool and I still get compliments. It's magical. Check out her Instagram! If she ever moves I will cry (again) read more

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The best way to find a great salon is to ask someone with a great haircut, "Who cuts your hair?" That's exactly how I found Geoff Richardson of Lava Salon in West Ashley. When I arrived for my appointment, I was greeted warmly, offered a beverage and given a cute satin wrap to slip on in this cool, laid back and decidedly hip salon. Geoff made me feel welcome and immediately comfortable as we chatted about my style, my Pet Care business, and the best color options for my skin tone. He then mixed up a batch of color and got to work. Geoff worked effortlessly and created a fun, fresh and modern cut that is in a word...wonderful! I can honestly say that this is what makes a great stylist! He used his wealth of knowledge, vast talent and imaginative vision to create an look ideally suited to me and my lifestyle. I'll tell everyone I meet about Lava Salon, and I can't wait to go back. BTW...The Shampoo Bed is the bomb!! read more

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I had a great hair cut from Spencer. She was nice and artistic person. She made sure we were on the same page and guided me through the process. She gave me tips on how to style it and selected products for me from the product line they sell/advocate. It's supposed to be good for you, good for earth kinda stuff, but I haven't tried or read about it yet. The place is cool and hip. Someone put lots of creativity into designing it. Atmosphere is laid back. Good fit to Avondale :) I cut my long hair short (incl. shampoo and styling) and paid $50+tax&tip + hair products that were recommended to me. I don't know if it's the salon's deal, but Spencer told me if I referred three friends to her, my haircut would be free. I am not good at referring people, but I thought I'd share my experience with Charleston Yelp! community. Good work must be heard of. Stay pretty, ladies and gents! read more

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Grace is amazing. She is kind, really listens to what you want and is just so pleasant to be around. I really enjoyed my time at the salon and was so happy with my results. The salon has such a cool vibe and they give you lava-mosas which are the coolest mimosa I've ever had. Troy the receptionist is also amazing. He is so nice and really makes sure you enjoyed the experience. Will totally visit again! read more

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I walked in for a consultation expecting to come back for an appointment. They told me to wait a second and a stylist met me at the front desk. I have grown out a lot of gray and wanted to know her opinion on Bleaching versus highlights etc. And what would go with my skin tone I was also expecting this to be expensive because I knew this would be a color correction if we decided to bleach. She quoted me $110 per hour and said to plan on five hours and that was just for a bleach bath. I still wasn't opposed To the price but I did ask her her thoughts on what color would complement my skin tone cover the gray and if my highlighted color around my face would look good because I've gotten compliments that it matches my eyes. She proceeded to tell me in front of everyone that checked out at the register that the highlights that I had framing my face for the color that nobody ever wanted. Those were her exact words " nobody wants that color". I have to say not only did I think it was a poor choice of words but also embarrassing that we were still at the front desk while she was giving me a consultation and said those things in front of other clients leaving. I feel like I want to say her name was Amy but not 100% sure. I had no intention of booking the appointment I just politely said I would call back and the receptionist followed me out the front door. She was very nice a young pretty blonde girl and she asked about just scheduling a haircut. However they do you require that you pay the full amount of the haircut upfront and you also do not have an option of not getting a treatment. When I asked what the treatment was they could not tell me she said it would be whatever the stylist recommended. So I'm guessing if my hair was dry it would be something for moisture etc. I also am not opposed to paying half upfront so that a stylist is not sitting there when people don't show up. I did not expect to pay the full price upfront especially when I really could not get an appointment date that was anywhere in the near future. I will say that the receptionist was extremely friendly very nice and her hair looked great. She may have been a stylist I'm not sure. The stylist that gave me the consult had brown wavy hair. Unfortunately because of the rudeness of the stylist and poor choice of words and embarrassment I will not be going back ever. This is extremely sad due to the fact that I thought the prices were a bit high and I was willing to pay that but I'm not going to pay that kind of price to get insulted. I have attached a picture of the color of my hair with the money piece highlight. Since there are high reviews I'm thinking there are better stylists in that place But I will never know because I don't ever wanna see that woman again.. read more

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Casey is AWESOME! super fun! Shes very knowledgeable in what she does and able to give you the look you want! I went in with a side part and wanted to leave with a middle part, shorter around the face and clean cut on the back and she absolutely did a great job! Love my new look! Made an appointment with her for a gloss! read more

Amazing haircut! I have medium length hair and Chris took his time to learn what I wanted done and was very meticulous. If I was in town permanently he would be my go to guy for a fantastic cut. read more

Casey is a magician! My hair is stunning. The color is exactly what I was looking for. Great salon, love the atmosphere and all of the staff. First time there and it definitely won't be my last. read more

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Amie did such a great job! I have curly hair with a mind of its own and I have loved the cut and color I received from her! She heard exactly what I was asking for and gave me just what I wanted! She used a really cool technique of cutting layers under my curls to give my hair more volume which I thought was genius, and it really worked! I definitely recommend Amie!! And Lava Salon is awesome :) read more

I have been a loyal client of this shop since the beginning of 2019. I have seen Grace, who came highly recommended, each time. My experiences at this shop over the year were hit or miss. Grace would do a good job one visit, then not so great on a subsequent trip. I saw her five times. Everytime I saw her, she couldn't even remember if she used clippers or scissors. Every visit was like my first visit and I had to explain how I liked my hair cut every time. On my last visit, I became somewhat irritated that Grace still didn't seem to know the basics about my hair. She then proceeded to give me the worst haircut I believe I've ever gotten. For a straightforward haircut, it's hard to believe how bad it looks right now. After finishing I was told at the front that Grace got some sort of promotion and now my haircut, which didn't change in any way from precious visits, was 20% more now. Because she's a level 2 stylist now. The work, however, remained the same. I made a payment to this shop and left. The shop called me later telling me my card was invalid. I had used my card several times since my visit. The shop attendant asked if I wanted to speak to the owner. I said I really didn't care. She then told me she would get the owner. 2 hours later, nobody reached out. I once again called the shop to clear up the payment after calling my bank. After making the payment a second time, I was told to provide my email and a receipt would be sent. None was. For the third time over two days, I had to track down the shop to give me my receipt. I responded indicating I was extremely disappointed with the service and was considering writing a bad review. That's when things got interesting. An hour later, the owner of the shop called me. At first he seemed to want to apologize. I tried to explain the various ways the shop lost my business and the owner, irritated that the apology wasn't going to win me back, then proceeded to issue threats directly at me if I went through writing a bad review! He accused me of trying to sell drugs in his shop! Unbelievable! I don't like being threatened by pushy owners and I am a man of my word. The owner of this shop is very rude and petty and wanted to continue to call me long after I told the shop I was done with them, in an effort only to harass me. He couldn't just apologize and let it be. If that had happened, I probably wouldn't be writing this review. I literally signed in to Yelp for the first time ever just to share my experience with Lava. For any men looking to get your haircut at Lava, here are some other points to consider. 1. There is a value assigned to work. This shop does a lot of fancy dying and cutting procedures and your basic men's haircut is going to be more expensive for no real reason. Also be prepared to have your haircut price get raised intermittently. 2. The parking at Avendale is a disaster. You can park right next to Hwy 17 and try to get out if your car or take your chances in the tiny gravel alley behind the shopping plaza. The shop will cancel your appointment on you at the 5 minute past mark even if you can't find parking. 3. On a completely separate occasion, I was heading into this shop for an appointment and they called me en route to tell me my appointment needed to be pushed back an entire hour because they mismanaged their appointment times. I had to go back home, then return. When I arrived, I had to wait an additional 20 minutes beyond the original hour delay. This shop wants to get by because of its decor and it feels very trendy. But ask yourself if the haircut is worth the price because the art inside is nice. The owner is also petty. Don't do business with petty people. read more

If you have curly hair and need someone you know can trust with your hair, Chris is your guy. He's professional yet personal and wants you to have the best experience possible, all while listening to what you really want so he can make it happen. As guy who's literally never gotten a good haircut due to having curlier hair, this place has really saved how I feel about going out & getting it done. Plus the salon is an overall fun, welcoming environment. This will be the only place I let work on my hair. read more

4 hours, $220, and a $40 tip later... didn't even get what I asked for. I don't mind spending money on something that I want, but I didn't even gMy hair is now Carmel and I just want to cry. Never going back. Update: One week later, I emailed them directly and did their survey they provided and the salon has yet to contact me. I guess they just really don't give a single care about their client after they have their money. Just demoted them from 2 stars to one. - I'm telling you, if you appreciate good customer service and paying for what you want; don't go here. read more

Went to see Ryan for the first time. I have curly/wavy hair and the one stylist who could cut it moved away. She gave me one of the best cuts I've ever had! She spent a long time with me reviewing the cut and teaching me how to use various products to get the look I wanted. She is truly an artist. The price was a little more than I expected but still in a very reasonable range given her talent and the amount of time she spent with me. I now consider her "my stylist" and am looking forward to seeing what ideas she has for my hair color. read more

Lava Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My service was incredible and My stylist Grace made the experience delightful. I have ongoing issues with anyone in the scope of my head. Health issues cause migraines and cloting. The expericence and atmosphere was sensational. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND LAVA TO ALL OLD AND YOUNG. Splendedly thrilled with the tender nature of all whom work there and how one can feel content. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK GRACE FOR CALM SOOTHING CUT . read more

Had a fantastic corrective color service by Katie. I'm really impressed with her flexibility and approach to my hair and how dark it was. She did an amazing job bringing me from very dark to a much softer light brown. She made sure to preserve the length and integrity of my hair, all the while providing great customer service and listening skills. I can't wait for my next services with her, as we tackle going lighter. The salon offers a laid back and eclectic vibe, is very relaxed and made me feel right at home. Thanks guys!!!! read more

Lava is amazing. I can't believe I haven't left a review before now. I moved back to Charleston early last year and fully expected to be as frustrated by my search for a stylist as I had been years ago. Not so this time. I was a little wary of going to Lava because other similar salons in Charleston have always struck me as overpriced and snooty. I was pleasantly surprised by the laid back, fun atmosphere and the lack of any kind of pressure to buy or add on. I did not request a particular stylist for my first appointment and I'm so glad! Micaela colored and styled my hair and I have never looked back. She is extremely talented but also practical, a great combination for a stylist. You cannot go wrong with Lava Salon. It's absolutely the best hair salon in Charleston. read more

I went here to get a haircut and showed the lady cutting my hair a picture of what I wanted my hair to look like and a picture of what it used to look like and she then cuts it 2 inches to short and does not even thin out one side of my head to where I had to have it thinned out the next day. She also had both sides uneven and I had to get that fixed too. The woman cutting it had us come in early too because she had to leave early and it was vey obvious she rushed it. Had very poor touch when cutting and was just cutting straight along. Very unhappy with the results. read more

Jackie works wonders with hair. When you describe what you want, she will make it happen. I always find parking right outside on Savannah highway. They use Lanza products which I love. It is a cool, laid back vibe inside, with lots of good conversation going on! The hair washing "tables" are amazing, your neck doesn't go back and hurt, it rests flat. Love Lava! read more

Lava is incredible. The salon is very cool and down to earth and the staff is even better. I've been going to Casey Bramhall for years and i can confidently say that she is the only person i ever want to trust with my hair. She took me from a basic brassy blonde mop to a sexy ice queen khaleesi dream (or the occasional purple rain unicorn) and does so with the best care imaginable. Whether you're getting a dye job, haircut, blow out or completely changing your vibe, Casey always delivers flawlessly and does so without unnecessary damage; I can rely on her to nurture my hair and give me a few pointers to make the color and cut last without breaking the bank or damaging my precious tresses. If you find yourself in Charleston and need a change or want to embrace the a more colorful side of life, go to Lava salon and make an appointment with Casey. I promise you, you wont regret it read more

I gave this salon and one particular stylist 3 visits to match the target color and cut I showed without success. I have a "3 shots, you're out" policy with stylists, which I'm rethinking since this experience, btw. The last visit was the worst, unfortunately, and I had to go to another salon and stylist to fix both. My hair looked terrible after my last visit to Lava and I will not return. $300+ later, mind you. This salon was the most expensive I've ever been to. Also, I'm not sure what the purpose of requiring a new client consultation is if the stylist isn't going to give you what you ask for - or even come close - after 3 visits? I do not recommend Lava, unfortunately. read more

Just moved (back) to Charleston and was looking forward to checking this place out. The haircut was OK. I have a crew cut: clippers on the sides and trim on the top which took 30 minutes max. I knew there was a chance that just because I'm female I would be paying a higher priced cut based on this, but I thought maybe they would see the silliness in this since my haircut is for all intents and purposes masculine. They charged me $55 and I asked them "even though I have a crew cut, you're going to charge me a ladies haircut?" they said yes. I didn't argue. Which brings me to my suggestion to Lava Salon: Change the way you charge for haircuts. In my opinion, charging people a different price based on their gender is a trip back in time. I'm queer and I don't particularly identify myself as a "lady." If you charge a standard price on the type of haircut it will be more inclusive. I do hope you'll consider what I've said. Thank you. read more

Not only is the atmosphere fun, quirky, and interesting, the stylists clearly know their stuff. Usually when I go in for a hair cut, anywhere, the experience is nothing to write home about. But at Lava, the decor alone is something that makes the experience fun. More importantly, my stylist talked me through exactly what she was doing and the products she was using. As someone with extremely curly hair, having a stylist who knows their stuff is CRUCIAL. And I can safely say Spencer understood how to cut my curls to avoid what all curly haired girls fear: triangle syndrome. Furthermore, she did a color to offset some two-tone issues I had from some some underlying dye from a long time ago. Again, she knew how to ensure my hair would safely come out even and one color. Plus, due to her knowledge of appropriate product, my curls stayed non-frizzy and in perfect shape while still feeling soft and silky- even through a nap! No small feat. I felt safe in her hands, and enjoyed the many screens, wall art and quirky decorations at Lava. It was an all around great experience and I left with better hair. I think anyone would walk out of Lava not only satisfied with the hair styling, but glad they chose such a fun, unique salon. And for all my fellow curled haired girls especially- be sure to ask for Spencer! read more

I've been going to this place since they opened, and still love it. Talented staff!

At my first visit to this salon the stylist was 15 mins late for my appointment. The stylist reeked of cigarets and booze. I should have walked out on the spot but stayed against my better judgement. The stylist didn't listen to what I asked for and cut my hair way too short in the back. I asked for a graduated bob, and specifically said, but not like Kate Gossling- something softer. The sytlist also rushed the end of my appointment because the next appointment had arrived. I will never go back and do not recommend this salon. They may have some decent stylist, but you never get a 2nd chance for a first impression. The stylist that cut my hair no longer works at this salon. I'm changing my review to 2 stars. I still stand by my original review. read more

This was the first place I got my hair cut when I moved to Charleston and I never left nor even contemplated for a moment I'd go elsewhere. Lava came very highly recommended by people in the community and it lived up to it. I got to know Geoff and his wife quite well and consider them friends, even though I live just outside NYC now. Geoff is a great stylist that will work with you, not robotically but as a skilled consultant. A couple times i sat down and said "do whatever" and I was always 100% with the result. Lava is great, the people are fun and friendly and you will leave a happier, more handsome/beautiful person! Guaranteed!!! :) read more

Ashley is the S**T!!! She did such an amazing job with my pixie cut! I have weird cowlicks and fine hair that make cutting and styling my hair pretty tough, but she has me looking like a rockstar! I love my new cut! Thank you! I will be back! read more

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