Rafiel&#x27;s Studio

Been coming to The Beauty Box for many years now. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and love the…read morestaff. This visit was for a pedicure. Katie always does an amazing job. Absolutely love her. Picked out a cool polish too for the beach! The Beauty Box is located in the Olde Towne East neighborhood on Columbus' Near East Side and has been a staple for many years. You can book services in the Vagaro app. They do great hair here too. www.beautyboxcolumbus.com

WOW, WOW!! I met Anna Marie at the 2026 UPLIFT HER 8th Annual Wellness Expo! She was giving out…read morehand & arm massages. WOW and I was in love I then booked a massage service in July! Katie had rave reviews, so I selected her! She was amazing!! I recommend the head, neck and shoulder massage! Thank you, Katie!! You are phenomenal!

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Studio Fovero

4.4(59 reviews)

5.5 mi•German Village

Was the best in the city-until acquired by Green Opal(old Studio Fovero location) Dont be fooled…read more All of the stylists and estheticians that made Studio Fovero great are gone! Green Opal has terrible business practices and ruined the best salon in the city.

I was debating between one and two stars. I am so unhappy with how my hair color turned out. It…read moremakes me so sad I paid over $170.00 and am totally disappointed. I understand that if I show a stylist a picture and I am trying to achieve that look...and it's not possible...tell me. Don't say you can achieve that look and then give me color that is not even close to what I was inquiring about. Balayage? Don't think so. I can't even describe what color(s) my hair is now. Ugh. Someday I'll find a hair stylist for me in Columbus...someday.

Photo from http://www.studiofovero.com/default.html

Bridal hair done by Brandon Perrigo

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Gifted Hands Hair Touch

4.8(25 reviews)

7.0 mi•Eastmoor

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The name of this salon speaks for itself. James is extremely talented and passionate! You won't…read morefind a stellar hair stylist like him in Marin County. My kids are multi-racial, and this county is not as diverse as other Bay Area counties, so we were thrilled to find this hidden gem, which is no longer on "A" Street behind Safeway btw. James is also a perfectionist. He also works on Sundays, which is hard to find in Marin. Actually, he works seven days a week. He ensures all his clients are satisfied with their hairstyle. My daughter was ecstatic to find James through word of mouth. She made an appointment to relax her hair before going back to College in the East Coast. The outcome was natural silky smooth hair, only a professional has this kind of finesse. I wouldn't even know where to start if I purchased hair products from a store; I barely brush or dye my own mane. James is super patient with all my questions, and I ask many questions. James will give helpful advice to my daughter on how to maintain the silkiness. She is a very satisfied customer and will return on her school breaks. If you're looking for an excellent stylist who's honest, willing to listen, communicate effectively, reliable, creative, feasible, and skillful, I highly recommend James. His work is truly impressive! 'Til next time ~ happy roots & see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

If you like waiting for an hour for a hair cut then this is your place. I think the hair style was…read moregonna be good, but he needs to speed up his hair cutting skills, otherwise nobody has time to just sit and wait for a simple haircut. Maybe I'm not the right customer for this place, but be aware the time commitment. Edit: I changed my review to 4 stars from 2. Nothing has changed, I just don't want to discourage people from paying a visit. Self starting a business is hard and it takes a lot of commitment from the owner. I think this place has potential, but communication can be better.

4.2 mi•Discovery District

My regular client who knows exactly what he wants. Unfortunately, I took the pic after he put the hat on. Its a nice hat though.

Me! Face groom with color

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Studio 33 Salon & Spa

4.5(26 reviews)

I joined a friend here to enjoy a morning blowout and manicure, and had such a fun time. From the…read morefront desk to the stylists, everyone was super welcoming and non-judgmental. There are a lot of products, plants, and service options, so you could spend an entire morning here! Emma did my blowout, and I felt totally taken care of. My hair hadn't been washed in about a week because I have it colored & am waiting for my new shower filter so that my hair doesn't get brassy from my bad water. She was so sweet, asked me what products I usually use, and I left with my hair looking as good as it did the day I got it colored. I loved the curls she added. Then I went to get my nails done, and they look better than they have in 2+ years! The quality of my French tip is amazing. I went to the store right after, and the man at the checkout counter told me he loved my nails & that they looked so clean. Thank you, ladies! I need more Saturdays like this.

Every time I leave after services- I feel great. Many years- hair (Tammy), brows (shout out to…read moreShannon), products... and when my daughter visits from NY - she books an appointment with Tammy or Lindsay!

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Square One Salon & Day Spa

4.1(84 reviews)

5.5 mi•German Village

I was on my way to park near Dayton, and had to redirect myself to downtown Dayton when I realized…read morethe park was closed. Decided spontaneously on a spa day. I chose the 30min facial and 30min massage. For having 0 expectations and not sure what I was getting into - the entire experience was exceptional. I loved the space! Loved the waiting area and parking was easy to find. Overall quality service and very much enjoyed myself

Colby is amazing and the staff is so friendly. Highly recommend their products as well.read more

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Moss Hair Co

4.4(14 reviews)

4.6 mi•Downtown

I actually found out about Moss Hair Co. through someone I struck up a conversation with at the…read morenail salon. She mentioned that she found her go to salon that specializes in dry cutting. At the time I have never really heard of such technique but I was intrigued because she said it was great if you want definitive layers and texture (which I did). I looked them up on Instagram and booked a spot with Marissa immediately. I went two separate times. Once for a cut, the other for balayage two weeks after. Both times I walked away extremely happy and feeling like a new woman. Marissa is extremely knowledgeable and will walk you through her thought process. Never have I felt so reassured to give someone full artistic liberties during my first visit. If you're in the market for a new salon, I would definitely recommend Marissa at Moss Hair Co. Tip: The lot on Main St and 4th Ave has $6 12 hour parking. Plenty of time for you to get your hair colored and not have to run out with foils in to add more money to the meter.

Don't waste your time on this salon. They did not even remotely achieve the correct hair color…read morerequested and even turned my hair red (I am blonde). The owner turned the blame around on me, the client and didn't offer any resolution, other then to pay the salon more money for a mistake that they did twice. Horrible customer service, steer clear!

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Headmaster

4.7(23 reviews)

5.5 mi•German Village

The real test of a stylist is how the haircut grows out. And by that measure, this salon's owner…read moreDarren is a Jedi warrior of hair. He gave me an American Balayage, which is like an ombré on steroids, in March at his precious salon location in Clintonville. The color grew out so beautifully and naturally that I didn't get my hair re-colored until December 1. And I only got two haircuts in those nine months because the haircut, too, grew out so nicely. I'm a graduate student, and Darren is always mindful of my budget. But because his haircuts last so darn long, I can afford to get fancier color. Also, I thought Darren was exaggerating when he said that a Brazilian Blowout would change my life. I have really frizzy hair, so a promise of "no frizz, and you'll roll out of bed every morning looking like you walked out of a salon" sounded impossible. But omg, it has seriously improved my life. No frizz, not even after CrossFit workouts in the summer humidity. I roll out of bed looking like I just had my hair done, and I have no split ends. It's ah-maze-ing. Darren is also a real sweetie, always fun to talk to and fun to watch while he's working. He works at the quick, efficient clip of someone who really knows their craft. He's the best!

Darren is a genius and a true artist. You walk out feeling great about yourself…read more He has moved into his own shop and brought a couple friends with him. The shop is open and fresh, bright and airy, sleek and modern.

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Awesome headrest in shampoo bowl = not having to crane and strain your neck! Feels like you're laying on a pillow.

Strut the Salon

4.7(22 reviews)

5.2 mi•Schumacher Place

I can't even explain how great this haircut is, I got what I expected and more!! Mlou is a genius,…read morehighly recommend

M'lou and Josh are both terrific stylists as well as really nice people. I've been going to M'lou…read morefor years and she has always done a wonderful job. She is very long hair friendly and won't try to talk you into a pixie cut or even cut above what you specify. They both also love to play with color and are highly creative. Recently I collaborated with her on some photos for a bridal fashion editorial. And she blew me away! The retro inspired updo she created for our redheaded model was simply stunning (see photos).

5.4 mi•Schumacher Place, Driving Park

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Mezmerize BNB

5.0(3 reviews)

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The greatest and most professional the result is always amazing. The consult is always amazing Mrs…read moreKeisha is wonderful

God bless Neci! I struggled to find a salon when I moved, honestly that's the hardest part of…read moremoving. Neci really cares about my hair and the health of my hair. She is very flexible with times and I am very grateful

Full head highlights

Blow out

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Chris T.

11 years ago

The ladies that run the salon I believe have a lot of knowledge on how to cut hair and provide different services you may need. I was a client for about a year and i have met some very talented individuals there. However, this is underscored by how poorly the staff is treated. The staff is constantly berated by the owner "Rafiel" in some of the most unprofessional manners. I am surprised that someone hasn't called the Better Business Bureau on him. The first incident came when a stylist was coloring my hair and rafiel stomped in and started yelling at a stylist for not washing towels while she had a client in her chair. He called her very inconsiderate names and then continued to rain down hate on her and say that she is cutting the clients hair wrong - he takes the comb and scissors from the stylist and said this is how you do it - making A. the client feel like the stylist doesn't know what she is doing B. making the stylist feel like trash C. the whole salon was quiet afterwards. Another incident, I witnessed Rafiel slam the door open and accuse an employee of stealing....WHY would you ever do that in front of clients and in front of her co-workers? I just went back to the salon today and my stylist said that he fired the stylist in question just simply from an accounts receivable error. BUT to top it off, rafiel was not present to fire this stylist. He left a note for one of the stylists co workers to tell her she was fired and he had already boxed up her stuff. 2 stylists have come up to me saying that if Rafiel does not like you or if you do not do what Rafiel asks you to do then he will find a generic way to fire you. He wants his stylists to worship him. This man is a menace, this man has no dignity and he is simply a horrible business owner. You do not treat your employees like trash. I have informed my stylist that I will not be coming back in protest of his trashy business tactics. I apologized for her loss in business but I just cannot support this. read more

Mariah E.

6 years ago

This was my second time at Rafiel's. My beloved hair stylist of 3 years doesn't do hair anymore and I wanted to try out Rafiel's again as it's decently close to my home however the experience kind of went from not-so-great to worse. My stylist was incredibly kind and welcoming and the procedures taken to maintain safety during the health crisis were definitely appreciated. I have no issues with those aspects, it's more so about the results that were achieved and the poor customer service that was offered as 'compensation'. I wanted my roots lifted and toned to match my platinum mids and ends, leaving me with an all-over consistent bleach blonde look, but instead left with multi-tonal hair and inconsistency. My roots were very warm and the line of the regrowth was still visible while some parts around the face ended up pulling a cool almost blue tone that didn't match anything else either. Naturally I was apprehensive about going back after having poor results and spending a lot of money to get there, so I ended up booking with a stylist at another salon recommended to me by my former stylist. The second salon fixed everything and it's beautiful and even, however the color correction cost about $200, so it was a painful fix. When I called in to let Rafiel's know about my experience and ask about the possibility of at least a partial refund I was told that they normally do not do refunds and was told I'd be called back after the manager spoke with the owner. Upon calling me back I was notified that the best they could do is a $50 gift card to their salon for services and goods. That's barely a fraction of what I paid for a service I was not at all satisfied with. I even felt a bit scolded about going elsewhere to get my hair corrected. I never complain as a customer ever, so it's gotta be pretty bad for me to speak up, but I just felt the way they handled the refund situation was pretty unacceptable. It left a sour taste in my mouth and will definitely keep me away in the future. read more

Judy G.

122

10 years ago

I want to share my experience at Rafiel's Studio on 2927 N High St.....When I arrived I was warmly greeted by staff and especially Rafiel the owner...I was asked what I wanted to drink , coffee, tea, and even a relaxing glass of wine...Now I have to say that I had been neglecting myself for the last few months and it showed....after my stylist BECCA finished with cut, color, hightlights and a deep conditioning treatment I felt like I was on vacation. I look for quality in a service and Rafiel's Studio delivered above my expectations.....I was EXTREMELY happy leaving the salon....I strongly advise giving them a call ,make your appointment TODAY and get PAMPERED....you deserve it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Chaz V.

6 years ago

I needed a haircut while I was out of town in Columbus, Ohio. I did a google search and found one place that had a good rating. I was able to go online and make an appointment for a cut. I showed up the following day and was greeted very politely when I walked through the door. The stylist heard me checking in and walked over and introduced herself to me. She asked if I would like something to drink, and I got a glass of water. She then took me over the the massage chair and game me a head and shoulder massage to relax me before my haircut. Next came the washing of hair then she asked how I wanted my hair done. Skipping to the end, I had a great cut, and tremendous customer service. Thank you Michelle. read more

Kelly J.

8 years ago

I have been going to Rafiel's for a few years now. I made the mistake of getting a cheap haircut at another salon because I thought with curly hair, you can't really mess it up. I was terribly wrong. I called Rafiel's to fix it and went back to Jesci who saved my life. I have not gone to another stylist since only a magician could have saved my hair from the terrible predicament I put it in. I live in Canal Winchester, work in Westerville, and I make a special trip to Clintonville just to go to Jesci. She's a miracle worker and worth every penny! read more

William H.

8 years ago

I (a dude) was new in town and had a friend refer me to Jesci. I hadn't had a haircut in about a year and a half, so I was skeptical as to whether or not anybody could tame that wild horse. However, much like Michelangelo carved David from a slab of stone, Jesci snipped me into a new man. I didn't use the bathroom, so I'm not sure how much room there is to juggle in there. read more

Jessica M.

11 years ago

I've gone to Kelley twice now for a cut and she will be my forever stylist! She is so personable, professional and makes sure she knows exactly the cut I want! You know your hair cut is good when people ask where you got it done! read more

Zach S.

11 years ago

Audrey did an amazing job today! If I lived in the area, I'd go to her every time. I even got a back and head massage with the haircut, come on. Go pay her $ to cut your hair!! read more

Nathaniel F.

14 years ago

I have recd great service & great hair cuts. I will not go to any other place to get my haircut. The Owner & Staff make you feel at home. Great place!!!!!! read more

Logan S.

11 years ago

Good work

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