I've been coming here for over 20 years, and it truly feels like home. They've been there through so many stages of my life, always making me feel welcome, cared for, and of course, leaving me with great hair! I'm so grateful for the wonderful people, the friendships, and all the memories over the years. Here's to many more! read more

I moved to Ventura a few years ago, and I was on the hunt for a hairstylist who not only does an amazing job but is also friendly and professional. One day, while getting coffee at Palm & Boy across the way, I noticed a charming salon. Curious, I stopped by and was greeted by a lovely receptionist who immediately connected me with Corey. I honestly felt like I hit the lottery! Corey is not only skilled but also incredibly kind and compassionate. It's rare to find such a perfect blend of professionalism and genuine care, and I'm so grateful to have found her at Matiz Salon. Every visit is a wonderful experience, and I always leave feeling amazing. Highly recommend! read more

I should've left this five star review over a year ago when she did my hair, but I am leaving it now because she deserves so much credit. I'm a natural auburn redhead and so I appreciated her. Still keeping my natural color but adding some blonde to it. That is not an easy task. KRESA is amazing at what she does. She made me feel so good after my appointment. To this day, I have not found anyone that can cut and color my hair like her. It's funny because when I first went to the salon in Ventura, it was because I was housesitting for my parents and since I live in a small mountain town I rarely get my hair done and I thought while I was there, I could do it. Little did I know that I knew Kresa from Bakersfield. I used to get my hair done at her salon that she owned, but didn't have the pleasure of getting my hair done by her. I live about five hours away and I am absolutely considering driving that far to get my hair done once I get a new job. If you need your hair done, seriously go to Kresa. read more

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Excellent service, beautiful, very clean, comfortable and tasteful salon. They even have a coffee/tea waiting lounge with a fine selection of teas! My request for an appt. was accommodated even during this busy holiday season. read more

Very cute and quaint salon at the heart of downtown Ventura near and at the same alley as Palm and Boy Coffee. Loved the friendly welcome from everyone as I walked into this lively salon. The wait was only 2 minutes until Aura warmly greeted me. All was a pleasant and amazing experience from the initial pixie hair consult, to washing hair, cutting, and styling. I was very happy with my stylish pixie cut. The hype is real. Aura is brilliant at what she does. Enjoyed the holiday decor of xmas trees, knomes, and more here. Above all, appreciated the zen and relaxing view at the 2nd floor outdoor patio with lots of green succulents and vines near where my hair was washed. Thankful to all and especially Aura who is fantastic. I will return again and again. Happy Holidays and New Year! read more

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Matiz did a great job on my curly hair and I got Bayalage as well. It looks very nice!

Love getting my cut & color at this salon, especially by Claudia Soto. After living in NYC & LA for years, I have very high standards when it comes to hair care professionals. Since I found Claudia several years ago, she has consistently exceeded my expectations! Especially since I used to go to one specialist for cut, another for color. Claudia is brilliant at both. Not to mention her kind demeanor, gentle touch and active listening skills. She's a 5.5 out of 5. Oh and Vibe of salon is super cool & comfortable, too. read more

I've been going to Greg at Matiz for a few years now, and I'm never dissatisfied. Always a great cut and a wonderful experience!

It's difficult to leave a great stylist/colorist, but had to find a new one since I moved to Ventura County. Glad I was able to get an appointment at Matiz with Kresa. She did not disappoint. She listened to what I was wanting to see, knew exactly what to do and delivered. read more

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I feel like I'm going to get flack for this but after having such great experiences elsewhere I really feel like I need to come back to this. I know you can't judge an entire salon based on just a few hair stylists, but I definitely had a bad experience when I went. My stylist was extremely rude. I tried to tell myself it wasn't a big deal but honestly it still bothers me! It made me so uncomfortable. To top it off, my husband actually went here, saw a different stylist, and felt really uncomfortable with her too. He said he felt like she was trying to come onto him based on the conversation they were having. So take that for what you will. It could be absolutely nothing, but deserves to be called out because It feels a bit toxic to me. I'm sure there are some great people who do a good job but I can confidently say our experience was extremely unpleasant and I have every reason to think so. Sorry. read more

I blew into town with a terrible self hair cut. I was on vacation headed to my dad's 80th bday and had no idea where to go for a fix. My friend recommended Matiz Salon. Though it was Saturday, I took a chance there would be a cancellation. To my amazement, the head stylist Jamie had a cancellation. Jamie spent good time asking what I wanted. They examined my damage and announced they "could work with it" I felt immediate relief. If you want a chatty Cathy, Jamie is not your person. They are totally focused on the job at hand. My hair has not been treated so gently EVER. It was not pulled or blown to the point of burning my ears. I highly recommend Jamie for a hair cut and style. read more

Came in with a botched self- haircut and some family recommended this place to me. I made an appointment with Corey and she did an AMAZING job. She was extremely sweet and made sure everything she did was exactly how I wanted. It turned almost EXACTLY like the pictures I showed her. Overall, the place has a really nice atmosphere and you can tell they really care about their clients. read more

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Spent an exorbitant amount of time researching every single salon in town to get my hair cut for the first time in 7 years. I wasn't looking for color or anything particularly exciting, but I've had traumatic salon experiences in the past so I wanted to feel secure. I tried calling about half an hour after they opened, but couldn't get a hold of anyone. Tried back later in the afternoon and they picked up on the second ring. I explained what I was looking for, was asked if I had a specific stylist in mind (I didn't), and due to a cancellation, was able to get an appointment with Bridget the following Tuesday (called on Wednesday). The salon itself is ADORABLE. There really isn't a reception area so to speak, but they do have a bench outside the front door available. My wait was less than 5 minutes before Bridget came to bring me back to the chair. First of all, she is SO NICE. She didn't scold me for neglecting my hair for so many years, and was very professional and warm. She listened to what I was looking for and really followed through. I'm not the best at small talk as I'm very socially anxious, but we had a great conversation that ranged from dogs to travel. I have a lot of thick hair, and I was shocked at how efficient she was. I did end up losing a bit more length than I had originally anticipated, but I specifically requested for her to cut off all the dead ends and make it look healthy again, which she did. I basically had a wall of hair and now it has movement and life again. I felt beautiful walking out. read more

Had my very curly hair cut by Jaime. He was very certain of what he needed to do to give me a low maintenance, layered ear lobe length cut. I really like it. A lot and he's a lovely guy. Quiet, not Gabby which works great for me. Definitely going back The salon is really charming, stylists all have their own zones inside so it feels calm and seemed quiet. Since I just moved here this was a wonderful find. Price was excellent but mainly I am just so happy with this style and they feature Davines, who's products I love. Very pleased and I recommend him a lot. read more

Kresa is AMAZING!! Everyone at Matiz is so welcoming and friendly. Moving here recently I was worried I wouldn't find a good let alone great hair magician... but I literally hit the jackpot! read more

My husband and I got married this past week and the day before the wedding, he really wanted to get his hair cleaned up. A little back story, we've been together for over 6 years and I have never witnessed him get a haircut that he was happy about so needless to say, I was a bit nervous for him. On a whim, we booked an appointment with Greg: a man we saw cutting hair in the window of a rather charming hair salon. Fast forward to the day of the appointment, my husband could not be happier. Greg understood exactly what he wanted and executed perfectly! He was very friendly and by no means "salesman-y" when asked about products. I've worked in a salon before and it's always a huge part of the close out process. Instead he explained that he prefers two products but shrugged and gave us a short cut trick that you could use from home! It made us like him (and respect) him even more. Will definitely be going back! read more

I was expecting a simple trim and color but Corey turned my hair into a super-chic, super-flattering style with just a tweak of her scissors! I was stressing about the cell phone that I'd left in the car so I wasn't paying enough attention about my hair. When I eventually retrieved the phone, though, I looked into the car mirror. I was surprised and amazed at how flattering Corey's haircut turned out! It was just PERFECT! read more

I've walked by Matiz countless times over the years and have always been curious about it. I found the relaxed and peaceful setting inside El Jardin makes for both a comfortable and upscale downtown experience. I booked blow dry appointments for my mother and myself, which made for great pampering Christmas treats! Both Morgen and Riley gave us stellar service: our hair looked fantastic and the company was warm and welcoming. Something about supporting a Downtown Ventura business during the holidays made the choice for Matiz the right one! If you're looking for a quick service, this is your spot. read more

Once again I'm back to share why exactly Matiz and my beautiful stylist, Chelsea, is THE only place you need to go in the downtown Ventura area for your next haircut. I've been a loyal customer for over 2 years now and have referred my husband and friends to Chelsea and Matiz Salon for these reasons: the shop staff are always so pleasant and welcoming, they are prompt with appointments, and the stylists are talented and great at what they do. The shop is clean and who can turn down coffee, water, beer and wine while you wait or are styled? Chelsea has a magical way of taking your reference photos or listen to what you want and deliver something greater. She considers your input but I trust her completely to do whatever she feels will look the best on me. I love going to her for color or a cut and from a pixie to helping me grow it out. She does only work part time but it is well worth it to get on her schedule because you'll never leave her seat disappointed! read more

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I walked out of Matiz loving my hair 100x more than I already did. I've always kept my hair long so going in to the salon to get a significant cut was a little nerve racking but Kresa did an amazing job. She cut little by little to make sure I was comfortable with the layers. Her opinions on what would look good with my face shape and hair texture were so helpful. 100% recommend read more

Unbelievable! I try to dye my hair here since I've never tried here before. The employee picked up the phone told me there are 2 appointments to have my hair done. 1st one to estimate how much cost my hair and how long it take to get the 2nd appointment for me to be done. I understand the process. But for the 1st appointment just to let the stylist estimate my hair which i believe that takes her just 5 mins, and I told her I accept to stay at outside the salon, so I will not touch anything in the store to let them clean. Then they can be flexible to give me 5 mins appointment only, then I can have the 1st appointment in same day to have 2nd appointment may be next 2wks. But she said NO. Next 2 wks for the first appointment which just takes 5mins. That means 2nd appointment might be another 2wks. Crazy idea. Do not know how good they are, I ll never try this place. read more

Yaaaassss! Finally someone in Ventura that understands simple is better! Bridget at Matiz made me feel like a superstar with her no nonsense professional cut and dry of my unruly mop. She is so friendly, listens to what you want, and the job is done right! Go to Bridget, stop wasting your time with other people who overcharge and under deliver. read more

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I had a great experience here! I texted yesterday, and easily got set up with an appointment for today. Britney was my stylist, and she was great! She was friendly. She listened to what I said, and gave me a great haircut. I have long very straight hair, and I've never colored it. She helped me find a very flattering and easy style that works with my hair and my personal style. read more

I've been coming here for years! I love this salon and Claudia Soto is a true artist! She's amazing at color, highlights and cutting. She never disappoints. I always look forward to coming in to see her and feel my best when I leave. read more

This is long over due. Aura you are seriously amazing! My husband and I move every couple of years. This becomes very traumatic for me because I have blonde highlights and I am very particular about it looking natural. A great hairstylist/colorist is like a significant other, sometimes you find a keeper and cannot dream of breaking up with them. With that said I have lived in 10 different states and 3 countries so I have seen A LOT of salons. Matiz Salon is quaint yet professional. They offer you a beverage prior to your service and actively listen to what your wants/needs are. Most importantly Aura tells you what is realistic. Just because you see something on Pinterest doesn't mean that is going to work on YOUR hair. So you always walk out feeling confident and happy. I went to Matiz salon 8 months pregnant with hair that had been DESTROYED by another salon (I had been going to the other one for over a year) won't say names but rhymes with foxy ha-ha. I can laugh about it now but I left there in ugly tears after asking to gradually transition from my brunette back to blonde for my maternity photo shoot the following week. I am so lucky that I found Matiz and especially Aura. She did corrective color/ highlights and didn't burn my hair off. I was flexible and open to ideas on how to fix it which including cutting my hair a bit shorter but it came out lovely. She recommended the Davines NouNou hair mask and it has seriously saved my blonde locks! Thank you Aura, as always ;) read more

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All I can say is WOW!!! Bridget Bridget Bridget! You truly are an artist! You took your time. Like... above and beyond. (4 hours to be exact;) and made sure my blondes were flawless and my baliage was perfection! All my clients, friends and family LOVE my hair. I'm so glad I waited 8 months.. and then found YOU! read more

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Wow, Bridget works miracles! I couldn't believe how great I looked after she did my hair! She's a wizard with color and the cut is perfect. Not to mention the charming location and just how sweet Bridget is. A picture tells a thousand words, so I've added a before-and-after. read more

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I recently moved to Ventura from the Bay Area and am so thrilled to have found Bridget. She does an awesome job cutting and coloring my hair. I have a lot of hair. Some would call it difficult. Bridget makes me look like a dream. She's given me great product recommendations as well. And Matiz salon is just the cutest. Super ideal location downtown Ventura and adorable, airy, pleasant space. And don't even get me started on their second story patio where you can sit and let your color set. Seriously want to move into that patio. Can't recommend Bridget and Matiz enough! Professional, easy going, awesome. Including a photo of the patio! read more

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Aura is totally awesome! Not only does she do a great job with beautiful layers, but the last time I went I got the Balayage highlights and got so many compliments from my friends! She always do a fabulous job, and also gives a great scalp and neck massage after shampooing read more

I stumbled up Matiz Salon when I was waiting for my butter açaí bowl at Stoked. It is located right across from it in the same plaza so I instantly checked out the reviews on Yelp & their website. I needed a trim, color, & style so I was able to book an appointment for the following week. Shout out to Elaine! Such a sweet stylist. Unfortunately she was unable to color my hair how I wanted because I still have certain chemicals I straightened my hair with from abroad. With her honesty & asked another stylist, she had to break it to me that she can only cut my hair under her comfort zone. It was bittersweet because I was looking for a new hair style/color, but I chose her honesty over taking my $$, which I appreciated! $45+ for relayering, cut, wash, & blow dry I still would recommend this salon considering they have a lot of professional stylists & the service was very welcoming (they serve you drinks while you're waiting). From the front desk to the cut, I would go back here. read more

I recently moved to the area and was in search of a new stylist. Scary for me because I've had poor hair-cuts and care in the past. I found Matiz Salon on Yelp and went in on a whim to make an appointment. The owner Molly greeted me immediately, was kind and quickly helped me set up an appointment with a stylist she suggested that works often with blondes. When I came back for my appointment the salon was very busy, but the nice woman at the front desk immediately checked me in and offered me a complimentary beverage (water, coffee, tea, WINE, CHAMPAGNE, or MIMOSA). I thought it was so fun they offered wine! Not to mention the atmosphere of the salon is so cute, antique-chic, but honestly kind of homey which I loved. My stylist Britnie quickly sat me and got started. She took the time to talk to me and understand the vision I have for my hair. She is a really genuine person and easy to talk to and really took care of my hair, giving me the look I wanted and kept my hair healthy. Matiz Salon itself is amazing and without a doubt choose Britnie as your stylist because she is really talented! read more

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I love Ms. Limon!! Corey works her magic every time regardless of what I'm asking for and I get a chance to relax in a beautiful salon! I always leave happy!!! read more

Aura is awesome!! She listens, and knows a lot about hair and is extremely honest in your needs as a client for your hair and lifestyle. I have had a couple cuts, color etc and it looks and more importantly feels great. I will continue being a client at this awesome salon, with a cool vibe, great products and services, and a stylist that really puts your best interests at heart. read more

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Jaimie is fantastic! He really listened to me and cut my hair exactly how I asked. So refreshing to be heard like that. I am going next week for my first color experience and I'm really looking forward to the results. Did I mention the adorable little enclave where the shop is located? I felt like I was in Paris! For my shampoo I was guided up a small stair case where I over looked the charming rooftops of downtown Ventura! Montmartre has nothing on this place! The staff is lovely, the ambience is great. Park behind the building and walk down to Main Street. After you come out looking fab, get a coffee across the courtyard at Stoked! Tres Chic! read more

Bridget is the best!! She really listens and gives me exactly what I want... but better than I even imagined! She's given me the best cuts and colors I've EVER had. She's also the sweetest, and makes getting my hair done such a treat! So glad I found her!! read more

Went a few years ago so I don't remember my stylist, but they did the most amazing color correction for my outgrown home-bleached job!

Sally Melvin is my stylist. She is fantastic with color!! She also styles my hair so I leave feeling beautiful each time. She gives THE MOST AMAZING head massages when she washes my hair. Sally never keeps me waiting for my appointment. She is friendly, kind, and down to earth. I highly recommend Sally at Matiz salon. The salon itself is super cool! It's in a beautiful location off of Main Street. There's an upstairs/rooftop balcony that is a great spot to sip your coffee/mimosa/or wine depending when your appointment is. So relaxing! read more

I had my hair cut and colored by Jamie and recommended him to my adult daughter based on the good job he had done with my hair back in late August 2018. In early November 2018 after an appointment with Jamie, my daughter (who has long, thick hair) came home with a straight-across chop cut that was uneven - not even close to something a 20-something with gorgeous hair would want. No consideration of how thick it was and how it needed layering - it looks really bad and my daughter was super upset. So because of inconsistencies in Jamie's abilities, I cannot recommend him. Our search for a competent, consistent hair stylist continues because now we do trust him with our hair. read more

Matiz will be my permanent hair salon as of now. Let me start off by saying found this salon on Yelp, noticed the incredible and numerous reviews, so I drove 40 minutes from UCSB and check it out. My hairdresser was Aura! I loved her! She is so honest, sweet and looks out for your hair. I went with a brassy bleach blonde hair with out grown BLACK roots. I wanted to do a root touch up and go less bleach blonde. She informed me that color corrections take multiple steps and time was an issue ( I didn't know so I didn't say it when I made my appt). She spent 30 minutes trying to figure out what to do with my hair because I was very depressed and my graduation was coming up and she didn't want to damage my hair. Finally we came to some solution. I DON'T KNOW HOW AURA DID IT, BUT SHE DID IT! I must have gotten 8539302 compliments on my hair color! This color she gave me is the blonde I always envisioned I'd be. My risk paid off. Aura's the best! She gives great hair washes! She's nice funny, and recommend the most amazing leave in conditioner. To top it off the day of my appt, my school, UCSB was struck by a mass shooting killing 7 students. Aura texted me sending me positive energy and kind words.! I don't even know how she got my number in all honesty but I don't care, she's a sweetheart. Worth the drive. read more

Okay so I literally *just* got back from my hair appt! I'm new around here and decided to visit Matiz after reading all the wonderful reviews. So Charles (or was it Charlie?) was my hairdresser. He is a hot young guy, about 21 years old. While he cut my hair, I fantasized about the things I'd like to do with him..lol..maybe I've been a little too lonely recently! Anyways-- the salon. It was tricky to find, since they are in a promenade of sorts..So while driving down Main St, you just see their address but nothing about the salon. Parking can be tough-- but I found a free parking area within one block. The salon is further into the promenade, away from the street. It is actually 2 stories tall, with some hair-washing bins upstairs. Beware of those stairs--very thin and tricky! Charles taught me lots of new tricks and ideas about how to style my hair..which I appreciate. He is very soft-spoken however, which made it difficult to hear him with the blow-dryer on and outside noise. The salon itself is rather small, with lots of seats in a small area. I used the bathroom upon arriving there, and found it very similar to the itsy bitsy bathrooms in an airplace...So if you need to use the bathroom, I would recommend popping by another place before your appointment. Also-- they have a nice balcony area upstairs, where you can chill while getting hair colored...which is neat for the claustraphobic's out there. :) My haircut itself is okay-- I'm not thrilled, perhaps next time I'll fork up the $65 to see one of the owners (his fee was $45). If you're new, ask to see this hottie...rawr! read more