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Pursuit Salon

4.5 (62 reviews)
Ultra High-EndHair Salons
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Applying hair extensions

Chemical treatment

Color only

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the best of days are spent at pursuit salon. i know i wil be surrounded with the most caring professionals. they each take pride and joy in the hours they share. you will know the vibration shared is high energy and dedicated excellence.

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Nancy S.

I absolutely love this salon! Alex cut my hair and Ashley did the color design. Both listened to what I wanted and the execution was a fabulous cut & color job! Thank you so much!

Michelle B.

Summary: I had a poor experience with Vincent, who was cold, dismissive, and uncollaborative during what should have been a simple pre-wedding haircut. However, I want to highlight that management was extremely warm, professional, and quick in responding to my concerns. They took my feedback seriously, offered to fix the haircut free of charge, and made me feel genuinely heard. Service: I booked this haircut to prepare for my wedding, with a very straightforward request: keep my hair long with a softly rounded shape in the back (no visible layers, just light internal weight removal), and maintain long face-framing layers no shorter than my chin, with enough length to curl into soft side pieces for a half-up style. Unfortunately, from the moment I sat down, Vincent was disengaged and cold - no smile, barely any words, and minimal eye contact. He didn't clarify anything beyond 2 questions, didn't check in at any point during the cut, and stayed silent through most of the appointment. When he finished, he didn't offer any styling or even a mirror - I had to ask to see the back. The haircut itself was not what we discussed. The back was cut mostly straight across with only slight rounding at the far sides, and the front layers were cut almost all one length, about an inch above my chin, making them awkward and harsh - especially for wedding photos. When I tried to clarify by showing him an example of a softly rounded long cut, he didn't try to understand or collaborate - he was combative and dismissive, and clearly not interested in helping me achieve the look I needed for my wedding. Afterward, I shared my experience with management, and I was honestly impressed by how they responded. They were thoughtful, professional, and sincerely apologetic. They offered a complimentary re-do with another stylist as soon as I was available, and I truly appreciated their care and willingness to make it right. Location & Atmosphere: The salon itself is beautiful--modern, clean, and in a convenient area with a calm, boutique feel. My disappointment was entirely tied to the service, not the space or ambiance. Final Thoughts: This was the least collaborative and perhaps the rudest haircut experience I've ever had, and I've had my hair cut in NYC, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Miami, and SF. That said, Pursuit's management demonstrated real integrity, and their thoughtful response gives me confidence in the salon overall - just with a different stylist.

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Amazing work done by Emily ! She did amazing with my hair that needed help! The place has a nice feeling, very clean and kind staff around.

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Yuseira J.

I have been here twice before and had my hair done by Macey. I really loved how she cut my hair. I had stopped going to her because it got a little pricey for me but it is honestly worth it. I recently had my hair cut by someone else and I hated it the second I saw it. I asked for blended layers and I got very choppy layers. I kept my hair in a pony tail the whole time until I came to see Macey again. I was scared that I had to cut my hair very short to fix it but she was able to salvage it and make it look beautiful again. I will never go to anyone else. Here are my before and after pictures.

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This salon is amazing everyone is so friendly and welcoming I would recommend this salon to my friends

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“I have been a client of both Diana & Whitney for years, and am so happy for them that they've been able to open Pursuit.”

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