DISCLAIMER: I followed my favorite stylist here, so I planned to be thrilled in advance…read more This is a really quaint retreat in Downtown Hopkins, an area I'm not readily familiar with. The space is cozy and feels like everything is placed properly (is that 'good flow?'). I love the services that are offered and may have to try something new. Meanwhile, this is where Erika, my Style Goddess, is working her magic. If you want a terrific haircut (bonus: She's a certified Deva Stylist!) and the VIP treatment, get in her chair! She'll take great care of you and you'll leave looking like a zillion bucks. It's totally worth learning how to get to Hopkins!

I can't believe I just found this place! I've lived in Hopkins for my entire life, and I just had…read moremy first haircut with Kat at Sozo Salon last week! I have wavy/curly hair, and Kat spent so much time dry cutting my curls to perfection. This is my first and only yelp review, because I loved the haircut that much. The prices are unbeatable and the service was amazing! I will definitely be returning in a couple of weeks for a full highlight.

I loved my experience at Hour Rose Salon! I typically do not stray from my regular stylist because…read moreI have had really bad haircuts in the past, but this salon looked cute and reputable so I gave it a try. I drive past it all the time, so it's a great location for me. This salon has a total "cool girl" vibe. I have been to other salons that felt more "cool" and "exclusive", but those environments were not welcoming. I grew up getting cuts from my mom and going to places like Supercuts. I am extremely low maintenance with my hair and normally maybe get it cut once or twice a year. In the past, other stylists at nicer salons have looked down on me for that and made comments that made me feel like I wasn't doing enough or that I was less than. Hour Rose Salon and Duffy made me feel very normal, welcomed, and accepted for exactly who I am. I can't say how much I appreciated that, especially in an environment where it would be so easy to make people like me feel like we're not doing enough. I booked online and chose Long Haircut. I like that the services are listed by length and give clear descriptions as to what you'll receive. It was also really easy to get in, I booked an appointment for less than 24 hours away. Before you choose date and time, you can select a stylist. All the options for stylists are given with a quick bio and typically also show their Instagram name so you can check out their work. If you don't care about who you get, you can also pick "any stylist" and just choose your date and time. I ended up selecting Duffy because I liked the photos on her insta and she mentioned specializing in curly hair (I think!). There's a great variety of stylists at the salon and I'm sure you'd be in good hands with any of them. Parking was extremely easy and free, and I was welcomed like I'd been there before. So sweet! The salon is clean and smells really nice. I was offered a drink of my choice (mint tea!) and showed to my chair to start my pre-haircut consultation. My consultation was quick (not too quick) but thorough. I showed some pictures of myself and pointed out what I liked and didn't like about certain haircuts I'd had in the past. Duffy asked clarifying questions and was extremely careful and listened to me. As the haircut went on, Duffy checked in on me to make sure I was liking what was happening, like length and certain techniques. She noted some qualities about my hair that no other professionals I've seen before have called out, which was so interesting! My hair has a very different texture beneath and on the top layer, and nobody's really pointed that out before. It was really nice talking to someone who knows curly hair. Duffy walked me through some care for my hair and shared some tips on how to book if I'd like to come in for trims and maintenance. I didn't feel like I was being sold to or like I was a number - it was a lovely experience overall. I am so happy with my hair and can't wait to come back.

Loved the vibe of this place, it was easy to book appointments and my sister and I both loved our…read morestylists. Rizzo did amazing for my cut and was so nice!!!

I have been seeing Sandy at Martin's Hair Design for 11 years. She is phenomenal!!!!…read more She ALWAYS does a beautiful job and intuitively understands the look you are trying to achieve. She not only does a fabulous job on hair, but she cuts WIGS better than anyone I have ever tried in the last 25 years. (And I have even had my wigs cut by celebrity stylists in Hollywood.) She improves the look of any wig, making it look real and customizing the cut to your face shape and syle. If you have to wear a wig at all, you really owe it to yourself to have Sandy cut and shape it. I told her I have never felt so good about my hair until I found her to cut my wigs. I just can't say enough good things about her talents as a stylist. Oh wait, I can, she is affordable too!!!

Best Wig cuts! Ask for Sandie Lee Larson. If you are in the need of a good wig cut, go to the…read morebest! Sister going thru chemo and needed wig that worked for her, was recommended to use Sandie to style a synthetic wig. She knew exactly how to work with it to make it look real. Gave her a very modern style, exactly what she wanted. Also had great tips for purchasing and styling a wig. Cost was very reasonable and worth it. Was a relief to have this taken care at a difficult time with breast cancer.

My hair stylist moved out of state and I was a bit flummoxed about what to do. It took me several…read moremonths to gather the courage to try someone new, and after a lot of online research, I finally settled on Kuva. I am SO happy with my choice. I wanted a place that looked nice, like a place where I'd like to spend hours of my time. I wanted a salon that seemed like they had a beat on current styles. And I wanted a salon where they did amazing color work (both fun funky stuff and more traditional) because I've reached the age where that is a thing I need, apparently. When I called to make an appointment, I had my first introduction to Dean, and I'm going to pause here now to just say that Dean is the *insert good four-letter word.* Friendly, helpful, positive and genuinely kind, Dean is the perfect front man for Kuva, and he makes a wonderful first impression for the business. Dean helped me find an appointment slot, and when I had to reschedule at the last minute, he continued to be friendly and helpful, without any trace of annoyance or frustration. It made me feel good about my choice before I even walked in the door, and when I DID walk in the door, Dean was the first person to greet me and set me right at ease. I will admit, the only thing that gave me pause was the location. Right off of Hennepin in Uptown can be a nightmare for parking, especially when you need to park for say four hours when you have a full-blown color appointment. I made sure to get there a little early in case I had to scout a spot but was pleased to find that the salon is far enough away from the main intersection that there is free street parking and a neighborhood right next door with even more free street parking. So no worries about feeding the meter at all. In addition (HUGE BONUS), the salon is right next to the Black Walnut Bakery, which makes the most fabulous pastries should you want to treat yo'self after you get your hair done. So actually, the location is great. The salon itself is very welcoming and it has some super cool features including a living wall covered with plants and a water wall. It was clean, I liked the plexiglass dividers and the safety precautions and staff was all wearing masks. A+ there. Also bonus points for the cool light fixtures. My appointment was with Tami, who I learned is one of the owners of the business. Boy did I get lucky. Tami did a wonderful job of really listening to me when I explained what I wanted and what I didn't want, how I generally care for my hair, how far I wanted to go with the boldness of the color, etc. She checked in with me several times throughout the coloring process (highlights + color so it took awhile) to ensure we were still on track and she asked again right before she did the final color about where I wanted to be in terms of the brightness of the hue. In the times when I had to sit and wait for the dye to do its thing, she checked in with me there too to make sure I didn't need more coffee and was comfortable. I appreciated the care she took with my hair and also with little things like making sure she rinsed around my ears and got every single root. It was very clear to me she has been doing hair for a long time and is very good at it. I could tell even when my hair was still wet that I loved it, and I loved it even more when it was dry. Tami was fun to talk to and answered all of my questions about caring for colored hair, maintenance, etc. And, judging from the reaction of my Facebook friends, I am not the only one who thinks very highly of Tami's work. I will most certainly be back. I've already made my next appointment!

When I pay $85 for a haircut at a new salon, my expectations are understandably pretty high. I have…read moreshort, fine hair, so the precision of the cut is especially important. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the result that Jennifer did. The cut did not seem tailored to my hair type, and overall it did not meet the level of quality I expected for the price. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this salon.

I love Burley's and will not forget that Rob also helped us out of a hair emergency one day just…read morebefore they were about to close. We had no appointment. I think Rob is a true hair professional but also appreciate that he treats my pre-teen daughter with great respect and she listens to him. He gave us both some excellent tips on hair care between cuts (to avoid future hair emergencies. It's also a fun, informal shop and staff is knowledgeable on the right products for specific needs - no over-sell. My daughter looks forward to hair cuts and more important, she is now better with her hair care between appointments. I do think Burley's is great for the whole family. I have referred others who are also pleased with both service and hair results from Burley's.

Im usually super nervous about getting my hair cut, bad experiences, however I felt very at ease at…read morethis salon. All of the staff is friendly and very nice, they have the cutest little yorkie that belongs to the owner and Daniel did a great job on my haircut. He listened to exactly what I wanted then made some good suggestions. I was very pleased and plan to return.

could not get an appointment. It seem they wanted more money then what I had paid for the groupon.read more

Mia did an amazing job! I love my hair more than ever. Definitely recommend her! She is very…read morefriendly and experienced :)

I went here to get my hair cut after a particularly bad experience. Scheduling online was easy and…read moreseamless. There was the caveat of cancellation, and needing a bigger window of time in order to avoid late fees (which is good for others to be aware of). I wasn't concerned about this as I scheduled this visit yesterday and had full intention to go in although i can see this being a challenge if it's scheduled out and something comes up. My stylist was Veronica, and she took ample time to ask me about what I wanted, how I liked my look and asked about a lot of nuance to ensure I got the look I wanted. She took her time and was willing to modify when I noticed I wanted it shorter. She was knowledgeable about fine hair, the products and different things likely impacting my hair. I appreciated this. The atmosphere of the salon was sort of bustling, many bodies moving about, a lot of chatter and noise. This isn't unexpected nor was it a bad thing but could be good to note if noise levels are hard for some people. The aesthetic of the salon was airy but chic. I appreciated the decor and the products used were interesting. I'm excited to see if they irritate my scalp (as some do) or if these will be products I'll be able to purchase and begin using regularly!

Graham is an excellent stylist. He also does a great job. I highly recommend Graham and this salon.read more

Reliable. Low wait time. Competent professionals. Great deal. Good service. Ever since I got my…read morefirst child, I had to cut down on pampering myself with $30 haircuts. Under $20 gets me a decent haircut and shampoo. It's a la carte, so a simple cut is 14, you can add shampoo for additional 4. You can also save $3 on the next haircut if you check in online (at their website) and bring in a past receipt. Also, they keep an electronic record of your last cut. She told me the clipper setting they used on last cut. Cool! Look for deals on their site. I've had 3 different people cut my hair. Satisfied with all of them. Location is right next door to a nail salon. Lunds and liquor wine store share parking lot. I do miss the free coffee, soda and pool table at my last place. However, daddy gotta buy diapers and save for colllege.

This location is fairly busy most of the time and you will save a lot of waiting time if you check…read morein advance. They have a nice band of staff who make who are trained for the task and keep you engaged while they get you done. Have not had any bad experience with them much.

Jaynee Studer For…read morethe past seventy - four years, I have been getting my hair cut about every five to six weeks. In that number of years, I have been to many barbers and stylists. The reason I am writing this review is to say that Jaynee Studer at Sakada is the best stylist I have ever had. I have been going to her for over two and one - half years and she is superb in every respect. She is an exceptional stylist and has found a way to cut my hair (with all of its cowlicks) so that it always looks very nice when she is finished. For over ten years, I went to a stylist at another salon and, after ten years, she could never even remember on which side I parted my hair! Jaynee is exceptional in her techniques and I would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a stylist. Besides being excellent at her profession, Jaynee is also very friendly and personable and a good person with whom to have a conversation. I always look forward to my appointments with her.

I went to Sakada at the beginning of the new year, had a nice Balayage, and cut with one of the…read morestylists there. I returned to get a nice new look for date night; unfortunately, I had horrible service this time around. I did bring in a reference photo for inspiration. I was open to talking about colors if there was a need to. I was a golden blonde on the parts that were balayage from last time. After some discussion, Melia asked if I looked like the reference photo and if I would be happy. I said yes. The service started fine, but she didn't get a lift from my hair. She said she feared damage, but I don't know why she didn't do a strand test if that was the case. Either way, she went through it again, and this time, it lifted very yellow. I was pretty concerned when she was drying it and not noticing that it needed some correction. She kept saying there were light issues, but being next to a big window, I didn't feel that was the case. I asked her if we could put some toner or something to help it. She did this, but it left blue spots in my hair, and I felt my blonde pieces were inconsistent in tone and application. She styled me before I really had a chance to look it over and as we were over time she had me pay her. She gave me her card and kind of awkwardly said if I needed anything to contact her. When I got home, I looked at my hair closer, but it didn't look good. I went to straighten it to get a better look at the issues; it was apparent that this was a bad outcome. I'm extremely disappointed in the lack of honesty. I understand mistakes happen, but professionals note when things don't turn out well and schedule customers for a fix before leaving. I sent my photo to get an opinion and was advised this would need some big color correction. I do believe in giving people another shot if I think they can do it. However, I already made many comments of concern about the color to which I felt wasn't validated when it should have been. I also didn't feel we had enough trust if she let me walk out looking this way. My hair already went through a lot and I don't have the confidence that she has a solution to get me where I want. I did ask for a refund as I would need to pay for a corrective service. It's one thing if this was about a matter of taste, but this was technically a bad job. In a text, she said she didn't do refunds and would do a corrective treatment followed by recommendations of foils. I don't want foils; I want blended pieces. Right now, I have harsh lines in my hair that shouldn't be there. There was back and forth about whether she thought this was a good outcome and about consistency/patterns. I have had multiple balayages over the years, and I know what is expected, so it was pointless to argue further. At this point, I think the pictures speak for themselves. It sucks when things go wrong, but I would have hoped that it would have been acknowledged at the time of the appointment or at least in the end. I did get my tip back after I sent pictures to push my point further, but this experience was beyond disappointing. Lessons I learned: 1) These people are independent contractors, which means their work is not guaranteed. Make sure you discuss bad results and alternative solutions if they are not nailing the look they promised. A good stylist stands behind their work and cares about your happiness. If you have any doubt, go somewhere else. 2) Be your own advocate. If you are too shy to say something, go somewhere else that has a manager in charge. 3) Always tell them to do a test strand if they have any concerns about lifting or hair integrity. It's better to do a test than doing a service again and running out of time. 4) If you are in doubt, ask another stylist in the salon to come over and give feedback. That way, you will know if your concerns are valid.