I recently came in to get a balayage from the stylist Caroline and the results incredibly surpassed my expectations !!!! I have very very thick curly hair and am always hesitant to go to new places bc of this. But WOW, i definitely will be returning. My hair came out so beautiful i truly feel like an entirely new person. Caroline is the most radiant and gentle hair stylist. I felt so much comfort and peace being with her for the hours it took with how much hair i have LOL. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend that everyone get their hair done by Caroline. She is a real life angel with some of the best talent with hair that i've ever seen. Thank you with all of my heart for such an incredible experience. You truly rock Caroline read more

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I LOVED my results with Caroline. She did an incredible job at getting me the tone I wanted and my hair looked pretty light for a good 3-4 weeks. The only thing is just for a partial highlight with no trim it was $290 after tip, which is just incredibly out of my budget. But I wish it was cheaper because I felt so pretty and the results were amazing!! read more

Monarch Hair Studio - Caroline W - Hair Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

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Honestly, I think I got one of the worst haircuts I've ever had in my whole life at this place. I've been there a couple times before and everything was decent, but this last haircut has somehow made my hair look stringy - and I have a very full head of long hair! I've been considering chopping off the bottom 5 or 6 inches just to get rid of the damage done even though I always wear my hair long. Really dissiapointed -- I know other people have good experiences there. Maybe its just the stylist I got. read more

Let me just start off by saying, not only is Emily Thomas the sweetest person you will ever talk to, but she is also a HAIR MAGICIAN. I know this is cliche but if I could give her 10 stars out of 5 l would. Emily has taken me through 3 hair transformations and she has nailed every single one... haircut, highlights, and a hand painted balayage. If you are in Santa Barbara or the Goleta area please choose Emily to be your stylist, you will not regret it! read more

Monarch Hair Studio - Full balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

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Carol is the best! This is by far the best cut my fine, curly hair has ever received. The salon is open and relaxed with plenty of parking available. Definitely found my new salon/stylist. Thanks again, Carol! read more

Carol Thomas brought this hippie grandma into the 21st century with a cool haircut My first time ever with short hair and I love it. read more

Monarch Hair Studio - New hairstyle - Hair Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

I called yesterday to see if they were able to fit me in today, and I'm so glad they were. The woman on the phone was very understanding and accommodating about budget and timing. When I came in this morning there was a small hiccup with scheduling, but I didn't mind too much because the ambiance was great and relaxing while I wait for my stylist. I was with Emily and she did a great job on my hair! I normally spend 1.5 to 2 hours each time getting my haircut because I have long and thick hair, but she was pretty quick without sacrificing quality! She was really attentive and helpful during our consultation as well and I trusted her with my hair! Overall I will definitely book my next appointment here if I'm in town. read more

Emily is amazing! I've been coming to her for years and she always goes above and beyond. Whether I'm doing a color touch up and trim or trying something completely new, she knocks it out of the park. The salon always has such a welcoming and calm energy to it. I definitely recommend monarch hair studios! read more

Carol has been styling my hair for over 20 years. She always listens to what I want and does an amazing job on my hair. Her daughter Emily has now joined the salon, and she is such a valuable addition. I have never seen such camaraderie in a hair salon - if one stylist needs an extra hand, the other stylists jump in to assist. I always feel well taken care of. In addition, the selection of retail products such as shampoo and conditioner is extensive. The atmosphere is clean, warm and comfy. I would recommend any of the stylists at Monarch - Carol, Andrea, Nancy, Emily and Sylvia - they are all great. read more

GLORIA! I came in a mess, over stressed and losing hair. I needed highlights and a new style. Gloria pulled it off, again! The color is beautiful, the style we both chose is perfect but low maintenance. She is a magician and just a great comforting person. Love my Gloria! I alway get the best, and have total confidence in what she does! It was a great self-love day, which has been missed. I even went home and put on make-up! read more

I had a great experience with Monarch Hair Studio. Carol was my stylist. She was very receptive and understood exactly how I wanted my hair to be cut, and she was very lovely to talk to. I also had a delicious cup of coffee while I was there. Most importantly, my hair turned out gorgeous, I am in love with my layers, and I got exactly what I wanted. Will absolutely be going back. read more

I came in over Christmas break for a trim and color! Emily did an amazing job!!! She was attentive, listened and took her time. My hair can be difficult for a lot of hair dressers but she handled it perfectly! My layers look well blended and great with the color! I had a great experience and will be coming back! read more

Monarch Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

I went in because it was time for a new haircut and I got booked with Sylvia. I immediately hit it off with her. She nee exactly what I wanted and worked perfection. Will be going to her going forward. read more

I highly recommend this lovely salon. It is clean, calm and friendly. Pricing is reasonable for the skilled service I received. Sylvia was my stylist and took the time to listen to my wants and concerns and evaluate the condition of my hair before transforming my unruly locks. I am so happy with the results and the experience I had with Sylvia. Can't wait to book my next visit! read more

Great cuts, affordable prize and amazing people. Thanks Monarch!

Silvia is an outstanding hairstylist! Upon arriving, I showed her a picture of what I would like my hair to look like when she finished doing her "magic." After root touch up, partial highlights, cut, blow dry, and style, she actually did it! I love everything she did to my hair! It was the best haircut I've ever gotten! read more

Love Marcie, the owner, and have gone to her for over 11 years and followed her to 3 salons. I've lived out of town for the past 7 years, so I don't get my hair cut and highlighted at Monarch as often as I used to, but I make every effort to combine a trip to Santa Barbara with a visit to Marcie. Marcie always listens to my concerns and requests, and she always seems to be able to intuitively gauge my comfort level when change is involved. She's honest, no nonsense, and still manages to be warm and friendly, too. The salon is clean and bright, not pretentiously styled. I always seem to be able to get an appointment within a couple of days of my requested day/time, if the day I'm looking for is booked up already. I don't think walk-in is ever an option, although I'm sure it's not against policy or anything. They are just busy folks. read more

Amazing stylists very patient and will get you to desired cut/color. I had Emily and she was amazing I'm in love with the results and had a great overall experience! read more

I took my daughter in for a 1 inch trim, it took 8 minutes with a shampoo. No blow dry, no style, just a quick trim. The woman charged me $35! For an 8 minute trim? I got ripped off. read more

Monarch is a bright, and sunny salon with easy parking. The stylists are experienced, talented and fun to be around...they've been working together for years. Carol is my stylist, but Marcie, Nancy and Andrea are great too. I've seen people of all ages here...kids to seniors. On a typical day, the salon bustles with laughter and conversation...and I always leave looking and feeling great. If you are looking for a casual, unpretentious salon, Monarch offers a great experience for a very reasonable price! read more

Great place for a color, trim, and style. Also they were super helpful to my boyfriend who wanted a different lower cost avenue and were friendly when they directed him to another business that more suited his needs. read more

Monarch Hair Studio is the place to go if you want a great cut, style, color, whatever at a reasonable price by friendly, professional stylists. My stylist is Carol but have also used Marcie. Been seeing these ladies for 20+ years. I'm a no frills kind of gal and they let me be me which keeps me coming back year after year! Plus they gave both my kids cuts for years, and still do even tho my kids are college grads. read more

Great service and wonderfull hair totally recomend. Also it gave us a great food and drink

The salon is sunny and inviting and all the girls are great! I go to Ajira and she is talented,takes her time and is young and fun I've found my stylist and salon read more