Since I'm feeling lucky, and live in Clint's town, i am announcing there is a new Sheriff in Carmel. You'd think it would be easy to find a great place to get a men's haircut/style in Carmel but the opposite is true. Loads of women focused salons and they will cut men's hair but the reality is it's not their focus."A mans gotta do what a man's gotta do." ( thanks again Clint). And that is getting a great cut not just an ok cut . Patti, owner of O Salon, hired Samantha ( goes by "Sam") to fill the hole of dedicated men's service by bringing Sam -- she's worked over 10 years in men's hair services. I love my haircut today. Lived in almost 5 years and never could fine The One. I am certain if you go you will love it. She asks questions about what you want instead of telling you what you need. Go now and see for yourself. read more

O Salon - Samantha. Definitely knows how to cut men's hair. - Hair Salons Near Me - Carmel, California

If you value your time this is not the place for you . When I called for an appointment the stylist dictated the day and time . No problem for me I could make it work . I arrived at 3:55 for my 4:00 appointment , only to be told by the stylist that she was running late and I would have to come back at 4:30 or that I could come back the following day . I couldn't come back the next day so I didn't have much choice . I returned at 4:30 only to be informed by the stylist that I would have to continue to wait . I looked at the person in the chair and realized that my wait was going to be awhile . I didn't say a word but walked out . I don't know if they have so much business that the loss of a local client is unimportant, or perhaps a case of age discrimination. I am over 65 but not invisible. read more

Not sure why no reviews of late but I love this place and the owner and her team are great. Moved down here and had a tough time finding my lane in the hair salon department. Had a great stylist but she moved to TN. Then found another who wanted to cut but not color and vice versa so for a while went to both. The woman who was doing the coloring thrashed my hair. I got tired of two services anyway. Found another salon and the chemistry was so-so. Found my tribe - great service, wonderful products, price is fair for services provided. Cut and color great and a collaboration. They listen. Can't recommend it enough. read more

Waited for a month with an appointment with Patty. Then yesterday afternoon I had to go to the ER at CHOMP after a bad fall where I had massive bruising on my lower right leg and foot, and it was very swollen. I called first thing this morning and requested to cancel and reschedule. They were very kind and said yes, they would not charge me. read more

I visited Carmel for a wedding. Needed a simple updo. Had no idea where to go. I blindly chose O Salon because it was close to where I was staying and had good Yelp reviews. I couldn't have been happier! The salon and staff are absolutely lovely! So big, bright, clean & professional. I knew immediately I was in very good hands. The stylist swept my hair into shape in 30 minutes! (I'm sorry ...wish I remembered the stylist name) I left ahead of schedule with a lovely updo. I highly recommend O Salon. I made sure to tell our local friends about this gem in their community. If I ever go back to Carmel I will surely go back ! Thank you O ! read more

O Salon - Updo styled by O Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Carmel, California

First off, this review is LONG overdue. O Salon made such a lasting impression that even after almost 2 years I'm still inclined to write this review and send my gratitude. My husband and I eloped in Big Sur, California and the day before our wedding I was scurrying around Carmel looking for a last minute salon to do my hair & make up. After checking a few places that either had no availability, were too expensive or just didn't have the best vibes, I finally found O Salon who met all my needs. A beautiful inviting space with matching warm smiles from all the staff. The manager, Niki greeted us right away and was so sweet! She put my anxiety at ease, reassuring me they could fit me in and do an amazing job. Natalie was my hair stylist and she was an angel. So easy going and a joy to talk to. She made the experience enjoyable and stress free. And not to mention she made my hair look amazing with a loose boho updo, and even added a couple clip in extensions I brought with me. Making it look so natural and full. Lulu did my makeup and gave me the perfect natural look, with eyelashes that I felt I could fly away with. I was hesitant to have my makeup done because I'm not used to applying a lot and I didn't want it to look heavy and unnatural. But LuLu's attention to detail was beyond expectations and she gave me way more than what I had envisioned. A true artist! Thank you O Salon! Can't wait to visit again. From Philly with love read more

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Lucky to get an appointment while on vacation. However, the stylist left something to be desired and the prices were very high.

This is a very professional organization for hair care. I have been a customer since 2014 and have never been disappointed by the service, nor the punctuality. There is little to no drama at this salon, and it is meticulously clean and kept up. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for an excellent experience For their hair. read more

Very unsatisfied with the pricing was charged $450 however the owner called and explained all the process they did and offered some hair products. I did like the very clean salon and Kasey my colorist read more

A great place ,my girlfriend got the best hair cut ever ! She is very happy and loves the cut . Thanks so much we will be back for sure. Tom.W read more

When I called O Salon I explained that I had gotten a bad choppy haircut. I asked the receptionist who could work with my thin, fine hair texture. I was told that the stylist Luz had 30 years experience so I felt hopeful. What I ended up with was an awful, short and extremely over texturized cut that hurt my scalp! I looked like Chucky! Luz put a bunch of product and tried to disguise how bad it was. I had to ask my mother to personally go to the salon because nobody would return my calls. The owner Patti claims to be the best hair cutter in the entire peninsula, yet she has done nothing but blame me for this disaster! She was upset that I've had to reschedule but it has taken 4 months for me to even have enough hair to cut without looking like I was headed for the Marine Corps. She offered to split the $95 I paid. R U kidding???? Wtf! That was so insulting I couldn't believe it!! If she is that money hungry she can keep it! Even the $120 I paid will not get my hair back. It's been awful to have been treated this way. I'd give this Salon -5 stars read more

Do not trust these women! They do not care about you, or your hair. They do however care about $ and charge a different price each time you visit. They won't even offer you a cup of water for a $500 service, and are so fake they can't even be bothered to converse with you. These people care about $$$ and not you! They are sub par, posers who have been burning bridges in this town for 20 years. No good! read more

For Nails the best place in Carmel. Clean and caring service. I'm a regular here and was soooo happy to find a salon that took "cleanliness next to Godliness" to heart. . $40.00 mani $50.00 read more

On 4/9 I got a great hair cut by Mimi. I was scared because it was supposed to be Druewrie (sp?). But when I arrived it was changed to the newly relocated woman who was nervous, but I love the cut. It's precise, fun and looks sharp. I only wish I'd asked how to use a dryer brush which I just got. I hope she's available when I go back read more

I had scheduled a hair appointment the day before my wedding and I was expecting to see my usually hairstylist. When I got there I was told that she no longer worked there, that she had some family issues and did not want to work anymore. I thought that was really odd and I was a little irritated that they hadn't called me to tell me I was going to see another stylist. The girl that they set me up with was young and wasn't really friendly. She showed me a bunch of color samples and I chose to get some lighter brown (my hair is black) shades throughout my hair and a angled hair cut. It took her 15 minutes to mix up the color (I'm assuming it was color). She came back and put foil in my hair. after about 40 minutes she took off the foil and then told me she was pulling in a glaze because they ran out of the color I wanted. Ummm WHAT? I put on my glasses and saw that I had platium blonde streaks through my hair (so it was pretty much fried). She told me not to worry because the glaze would cover it. (GEE.. THANKS). She puts the glaze in and after about 10 minutes hanging over the sink with glaze (my neck was hurting) I got to see the finished product. I had bright fire-engine red streaks throughout my hair. I looked like some sad EMO or goth chick because of my jet black hair and the BRIGHT red. I could have been Emily Strange. Of course I freaked out and told her "I'm getting MARRIED tomorrow, not going to a goth concert!!!" She said "this isn't what you wanted?" She goes to the back with the owner (I'm assuming the other lady was the salon owner) and they both came back with the hair color samples. The owner said "Isn't this the color you picked out??" "Uh, no, I picked a brown color.." So it took them another 40 minutes to take the color out, and then put a darker brown in. She cut my hair super fast and didn't really do what I wanted. After all that, they charged me for the foil, 2 glazes (the red and then the color to fix it) and the haircut. The total was $215 dollars. My hair looked okay... just okay.. and I'm sorry, with the amount of money I paid I should have looked and felt fabulous. OH, and I just found out that they lied about my hairstylist. She quit working there (maybe because they are all jerks there) and now works at Spa on the Plaza. read more

I am not one to leave reviews but this sure deserves one. After looking at previous reviews, I noticed many customers experienced the same thing I did from the same stylists. In September I made an appointment to get a partial balayage (just a touch up) and cut a couple inches off my hair. I was taken care of by a young and friendly stylist named Kasey. I was very excited to get my hair done and was recommended to this salon by my mom who had been going there for years. It was discussed that as they didn't have a lot of time during my appointment, I would only get a few strands touched up for my balayage and just do my cut, which I was fine with. As the appointment went on Kasey was trying to figure out what my hair needed and took it upon herself to add a gloss to my hair. I didn't know what a gloss was (I thought it was to make your hair glossier and shinier, turns out it's to blend the color). She never asked me if I wanted a gloss, she just did it without asking. Then she said she didn't have enough time to cut my hair herself so she had Kate help dry my hair and cut it. I was very stressed during the cutting part because Kate didn't seem sure of what she was doing, kept asking me questions about how I wanted my cut which made me think she didn't understand what I wanted at all, and just didn't seem confident in the process whatsoever. Once my hair was dried, I realized my balayage had been toned down to a brown instead of a honey blonde like I had showed Kasey. It looked pretty but was certainly not what I had asked for. Least to say, I was not very happy and relaxed once the process was completed. Then came time to pay... Kasey started adding up the prices of everything, charging me $170 for a touch up/partial balayage (I can only imagine the price of a full balayage), $80 for the cut, and $80 for the gloss, for a total over $330 with tax. I was so in shock I didn't dare say anything... After years of working in the food/customer service industry, I didn't want to leave her without anything so I still tipped her 15% (silly me... smh) for a total of $408! I walked out disappointed, dissatisfied with my hair color, and in absolute shock at the ridiculous amount I had just spend on something I didn't even like. After seeing my mom that day and explaining the situation, she was in disbelief as well. She knew the owner Patty so she offered to call her for me. During their call, Patty proceeded to explain that her prices were completely reasonable for the area and that they didn't do sloppy work (almost insulting my tastes talking about what I had requested). My mom explained multiple times that I had never agreed to the gloss and that the color was not what I requested. To that, Patty and Kasey responded that I had clearly agreed to it and that's why they did it, restating that it was necessary for their work not to be sloppy anyways. This is when I found out that a gloss if used to tone down the color and blend it, making it exactly what I didn't want! After a long phone conversation (over 30 minutes), Patty agreed to refund me 15% of what I had paid, which is the amount of the tip I left Kasey. I told her that I would rather get a refund for the gloss that I never requested and truly had a problem with (the money she would be keeping), but she said no and requested that I come in to do a refund in person the next day. When I went there the next day with my mom, Kasey acted like nothing was wrong and she had no idea why I came to get a refund. She went to get a manager/stylist who could issue a refund. My mom's usual stylist Nikki came to get me a refund and all but refused to look at us or talk to us. Once the refund was completed, we left and got in the car as Kasey, Nikki and Patty stared at us through the window. Bottom line is: you might not do sloppy work but you sure have sloppy customer service skills and a sloppy attitude. Patty would rather keep money for herself than to give her stylist the tip she earned or rectify a mistake that was made. O Salon lost 2 clients for sure!! read more

I went to the other side where O Salon did nails and makeup. I got lucky and they had an opening for walk-in pedicure. I loved how they use plastic throwaway containers for your water soak instead of filling the water basin. Very clean and beautiful facility. The staff were super professional and pretty ladies. The chairs are not their typical roller massage chairs, but they give a nice vibration to the body (no neck or shoulders). I felt very calm and peaceful there. There was only me and another customer there with her child, who played quietly on the couch by the front desk. They use the best products (Zoya polish, high quality lotions and scrubs) so I expected the high price of $57 for a basic french pedicure. The lady took her time and made sure she clipped skin off my poor bunion. She took care of my small bit of ingrown nails too. I felt pampered, and since it was my birthday, I didn't mind the price. They also let my husband sit in the massage chair while he waited for me. He loved it of course. All in all, a great experience and when I come vacation here again, I would go back. read more

We were at the Crossroads in Carmel, stepped into the "O" Salon to look at their products. It was a fortunate moment because the owner, Patty, was close by and offered her help. She was very lovely and most caring. One of her right-arms, Kennedy, was nearby and offered her expertise as well. After all, each head of hair is different. My husband and I made our purchase and left but couldn't help feeling that we had just been in the presence of someone genuinely conscientious, sincere. Living here, I have to say, I have only heard the best reports regarding Patty and her team. Very talented, indeed. MCH, former Host for Clint Eastwood PBH, former Head Pro/GM for Pebble Beach read more

I was lucky enough to find Patti and her beauty salon, Salon O, when I moved to Carmel, CA...The best haircuts ever and due to Covid I had not had a haircut for 11 months..Her haircut looked great after 11 months! read more

I have been going to O Salon for many years. The facilities are beautiful. The staff is lovely. I have recently been impressed with the measures the staff is taking during this time of COVID. I felt safe and cared for on my last visit. I had waited a bit longer this last visit. But my haircut kept its shape and my highlights were still bright. I appreciate the way the staff always listens and makes suggestions. Thank you Patty and your lovely staff for your kindness and your expertise. I love visiting O Salon and always feel refreshed and exhilarated when I leave. read more

Beautiful modern salon located at the crossroads in carmel. I have seen several different stylists for hair(all excellent) the fabulous Daija for spray tans, and both lulu and marissa for nails. Go you will not be disapponted. read more

Beautiful and spacious. My only constructive feedback has to do with the receptionist. Please allow a caller to give their approval when putting them on hold, be attentive to the caller--don't answer the phone as you're wrapping up a conversation. Other than that, the services provided were good. read more

Just had to write about one of the best hair salons in Carmel by the Sea and it has to be O Salon hands down. I've had my hair both colored and cut by Sarah and she is wonderful. She has the skills to allow me to be able to tell her what style and color I want, and do it to perfection. She does beautiful French Braids and extensions too! read more

very good haircut but quite expensive. basic cut $85.00 Yes I said, basic. before tip. read more

Was in town and wanted my brown color updated.it was not cheap. It lasted TWO WEEKS. I called to complain and they said they'd redo it again and I HAD TO PAY!! The place seems shady and snobby. It's a hair salon for gosh sake not the Four Seasons! I should have filed a complaint with my credit card. Instead, they've lost my business. read more

I found myself walking into this beautifully appointed Salon with the hope they could fit me in and correct a haircut that I'd received at another Salon that had gone very wrong! Niki greeted me and put me in her chair and proceeded to give me the BEST cut and color I'd ever had. I have been returning there every five weeks for a few years now. I receive compliments galore on both the cut and color and encourage all to make an appointment and have the best hair experience of their lives! The entire staff and their attention to every detail, make this something I look forward to! read more

Best salon in Carmel! I'm a frequent vistor from Los Angeles and I was so tired of getting my hair "done" by the many inexperienced stylists in the Carmel area (not a slight on Carmel - just the truth). Finally I hit it! O Salon is fantastic. Cutting edge (no pun intended) salon. Best blowout in this area and believe me - I've tried just about everyone in the area - (O stylists are not the usual flat iron and send you on your way crew)! I've had my hair cut there twice with remarkable precision. Excellent service, contemporary clean space. Wonderful, helpful staff. Go - you'll be happy you did! read more

Alexis gave me my top 5 fav cuts. Better than any I've gotten in NYC.

Great Salon, I love Kerastase, the products are amazing. I also enjoyed my experience so much they are on time, friendly and have a highly trained staff. read more

I LOVE O Salon!! I have been going to O Salon for a few years now, and do not have one particular stylist...because they are ALL amazing and consistent. The nail salon is amazing, the spray tans are amazing and they are always up to date on the best products. I will be moving this month, but will make to drive because it's so worth it!! read more

Hi, I had my hair colored, cut and styled by Sarah. She was remarkable! She was slow and meticulous in which I felt like I was a special person. Most are like in a hurry to get to the next person and I feel as if I am in an express car wash. The color of my hair is perfect and style suits my face. I'm from SoCal but if I lived here, she would be my go to hairdresser. R.Maasch read more

I have been going to Patti for 15 years and could not be happier! She is a true professional, has dealt with my challenging hair type (curly) and has seen me through many hairstyles over the years. I always get asked "who does your hair?" She and her whole staff are the best anywhere! Highly recommend! Patty R., Carmel read more

Not worth the $$$!!! Spent over $400 for highlights & a haircut & the highlights on the underside of my hair were so bad..I was unable to put my hair up in a ponytail or bun. I called & complained & they had me come in to fix it. They fixed it at no charge but sadly I am now even more disappointed then I was before. They now used a different color instead of the ash blonde that I had originally requested so it has now messed up the highlights they did the first time. And to top it off, as Kacey was in the middle of blow drying my hair, the owner(Patty)interrupted & said I would have to pay for the blow out or I can leave with wet hair, unable to even see if the color was accurate at that point. Such poor taste as I had already been incredibly inconvenienced with all of this...the least they could do was dry it to make sure the color was accurate(which it was not!). Kacey is so super sweet & personable..but should not be working in a salon of this caliber. I have previously had my Keratin done at this salon as well..but will now be taking my business elsewhere. read more

I have been a customer at O Salon for over eight years. I would have anyone there cut, color, and/or style my hair. The atmosphere is warm and beautiful and the Kerastase products used at O Salon are the best! The products are what led me to Patty Olson and her gorgeous salon in the first place, and I keep going back, recommending it to everyone. read more

Nikki is absolutely one of the best. It's hard for me to find hair stylists that I genuinely have a loyalty to especially being a blonde, but I'm genuinely sad to be leaving her when I move. Over the year and a half that I have lived in the area she has transformed my hair and I could not love it more and be more thankful! I fondly refer to my hair appointments as "foil marathons" since I have so much hair and we foil the entire thing, but Nikki is so unbelievably patient and good at what she does. She takes the time to do it right! If Nikki is booked, I also highly recommend Sheila, she's a blonde genius! read more

I have been going to Vidal Sassoon salons for the past few years and I really swore by them. I went to Vidal Sassoon in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. for cuts, blowouts and color. Then I discovered O Salon at the Crossroads in Carmel. I am getting cuts, blowouts, color and service here there than I ever got at any Vidal Sassoon salon. O Salon is a beautiful salon that is clean and bright with a warm atmosphere. The owner, Patty, and her staff go to great lengths to make each appointment you have very special. They are worth every penny - and less expensive than Vidal Sassoon! read more

If your in search of a new salon, THIS IS THE ONE! I have so many good things to say about this salon!! All of the girls are so sweet and kind and it's very evident that all of the stylist are there to work together to ensure happy customers. I've had my hair done a few times now here and every time my wonderful stylist Kacey asked for multiple opinions from her coworkers to make sure she was doing the absolute best job with my hair. That's what I love most about this salon, it's not a competition between the stylist. Their goal is for you to walk out feeling confident and beautiful. Something else that I appreciate is that they are very upfront with cost so for someone like me who is young and money is more of a concern, I can decide exactly what I want and what I can afford. I highly recommend requesting Kacey as your stylist . She's is so fun and bubbly, it makes the time in the chair fly by! Kacey made my hair look amazing, so worth the money!! Thank you Kacey, can't wait to see you again! :) read more

This place works miracles!!!! Every stylist here is amazing as well as the owner. The salon is spotless clean, has amazing customer service and the most talented and friendly stylists around. Lately I have been seeing Lila, she is young, adorable and always keeps my mom and I's hair looking as healthy and fashionable as possible. She does exactly what you ask! Prices are very reasonable for there unbelievable talent. It's so convenient getting my hair and nails done perfectly at the same time in the same place! read more

I absolutely love this salon! The cut by Patti is done with such wonderful precision and it's always a perfect cut. She is a master hairstylist. Hair color is always incredible at this salon and gorgeous. The color and shine is just heavenly. The ladies at this salon are perfectionists. read more

I believe I definitely fall in the category of the "salon picky." I too have driven hours to another city to stick with a salon/stylist I knew and loved. I found this salon actually through my stylist, Ember, and both she and the salon are fantastic. The lack of a fifth star is mainly because they are expensive (if I could do four and half I would). But I wouldn't go anywhere else, especially for color. The products they use (Kerastase) are fabulous. I insist upon being able to sit in the chair and say "Make me beautiful" (wink) and then just trust that the stylist will give me a cut that looks fabulous on me. Ember is wonderful and can do just that. A little out of the way down in Carmel Valley but absolutely worth the extra ten minutes on the road. read more