Nicole Cerrato at Rise in Ojai is a treasure and just as amazing as the other reviews suggest. I got the best, super flattering haircut, absolutely gorgeous color and adjusted highlights that a stylist at a different salon had done a mediocre job on before. I also got a consultation for extensions that I asked about for an upcoming event and feel confident about purchasing the ones she recommended. Nicole is such a pro who very obviously loves her job and to make sure you end up with exactly what you envisioned - in fact I couldn't have imagined my hair looking this great, so she exceeded my expectations. (Now I won't have to think about letting my hair go gray for a long time!) Nicole pampered me and ended up spending way more time with me than was originally scheduled, which I appreciated. I really enjoyed her company and will be her client forever. I'm thrilled I went with the recommendations I have found here and am sure you will be too. (Photo taken next day, having slept on it) read more

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Had a fantastic experience at Rise today. My first time following my amazing stylist Nicole who is a color and extensions genius!! The salon is a cute cottage on Ojai's eastside, with a porch swing, great interior decor, nice amenities, super friendly stylists!! Parking in a small lot or free 2 hour street parking. read more

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Had a wonderful experience with Nicole. She's very talented with keeping my blonde looking dynamic and natural. I will definitely come back!

Everything was perfect! I love driving to Ojai to see my favorite hair stylist, Ryan. His attention to detail is unparalleled and I walk out feeling more beautiful every time I see him. Rise has a relaxing and chic vibe with a beautiful fiddle leaf fig! Can't recommend it enough. read more

I've been going to Rise for a couple years now and the experience is always amazing. Ryan is my hairstylist and he is just excellent. My hair is naturally curly and he always does an amazing cut. As well as getting glosses and the color is always perfect and his shampoo/blowout combo is unparalleled. 10/10 recommend getting your hair done by Ryan! read more

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Great place to have your hair done in Ojai. The shop is clean and the staff welcoming. Jordan is super sweet and did a great job on my cut and color. I highly recommend this business and Jordan. read more

Whenever I leave after seeing Nicole, I feel like a goddess. Whether it's a cut or color, she is magic. She also cuts my daughter's hair, too! read more

I had a severe chemical burn to my hair and after having several stylist friends look at it all saying to reach out, it was suggested I come in to have it fixed with the person who damaged it. its been beyond traumatic and was also $400. it would have been nice had the stylist who did it and has to know they fried it, offer a refund. I've had to cut 4 inches off to match where my hair broke off and it's still very damaged. read more

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Yesterday I went to Rise to see Angela for a partial highlight and blowout. She took some time to clarify what I wanted done and we discussed blending of natural color and gray as well as my desire to keep my hair a 'cool' blonde. She did an excellent job with a fair number of foils to ensure I got the look I was wanting. She used a conditioning/repairing product(Olaplex, I think) to minimize damage while coloring and I left the salon with soft, beautiful blonde hair! I am very very happy with the results and will definitely be back ! read more

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I love this salon because of my stylist Rachel. She's so cool and easy to talk to. She makes the vibe in the salon awesome and she kills it with the blonde color. Thank you Rachel!!! read more

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Ryan absolutely nailed my curly cut. My hair was down to my butt and totally unmanageable, and my hair stylist is on the East Coast... so I went on the daunting hunt for a new salon. I chose this salon over the "curl specialist" type salons in the area because I really didn't want that cookie cutter curly haircut, the heat damage, or the crunchy curls. Ryan gave me the exact experience I was looking for. Super easy to talk to, beautiful salon with amazing products, and a cut that is completely tailored to my specific curls. They've never looked healthier or more defined and we didn't have to diffuse or scrunch them. Thank you so much Ryan for giving me back my curls! read more

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I've been going to Rise since 2019. I love the energy & atmosphere, they provide coffee, tea, water & snacks. I always feel welcomed with open arms every time I have an appointment. For the past few months, I've been going to Ryan (also known as Steevuhnz on Instagram). He is AMAZING & nails it every time I go to him. I love my bronde hair color, hair cut & the way he blow drys my hair. His blow outs should be famous lol. Thank you Ryan & the Rise Team for being so awesome. read more

Ryan helped me get my brunette back in business and I love it. He listens, cares and is an artist with hair. Thanks for bringing me back closer to my roots. read more

On June 11th I came in for a root touch up but decided on highlights. Angela Clerou put together a mix of beautiful colors that no other colorist has been able to do for me. And the shine! I left looking like a million dollars! Thank You Thank you Thank you Angela!! read more

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I have been going to Marina for the past several years for blonde highlights and cuts. Not only does she do an amazing job, but she is so knowledgeable about hair health and the most effective techniques to capture what her clients want. She always manages to give me that natural, lived-in look that I love. So beachy and light. Even after moving to Denver, I still go to get my hair done with her at Rise when I'm in town. As a blonde, it is SO hard to find the right touch but she has it. And she's so fun to talk to as well. It makes getting my hair done such a treat!! So much love for Marina!! ‍ read more

RACHEL did am amazing job on my cut and color! I'm in my 60's and exploring going from brunette to blonde. She really listened to me and did the BEST color leading me in that direction. Thank you, Rachel! I look forward to seeing you at the salon again soon. read more

Marina at salon rise is amazing! She really listened to what I wanted and made it happen. Being a mom of a 9 month old and 7 year. I wanted to be blonde but not something that took hours to accomplish. She made me look and feel beautiful again now being a low maintenance blonde. 10/10 I would recommend! read more

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Love this salon!!! Every stylist is wonderful and beyond talented I must mention my stylist, ANGELA! She does color and cuts with such perfection ... I'd go no where else! Angela also does special extensions which are beyond amazing!!! The whole crew are amazing! read more

I feel so lucky to have found Rise a few months back after moving from San Francisco and navigating through a few very mediocre haircuts at other spots in Ojai and Ventura. I just got my second cut today with Heather - hands down the best haircut I've ever gotten (both times!). I have never received so many compliments from friends, colleagues, and complete strangers than I did when I first got my haircut with her. I have bangs and hair above the shoulders - and both times my hair has looked flawless after. Heather is kind, friendly, listens, and is extremely talented. I couldn't recommend Rise or Heather enough. I'm looking forward to trying their other salon services soon - nails, brows, etc.! read more

Heather at Rise is wonderful, she listens, she cares and above all she wants you to leave happy! Thank you Heather! read more

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I went here for the first time this week and had such a great experience. Ryan was helpful and attentive, I received the best blow out ever! left feeling beautiful and refreshed 10/10 recommend! read more

This is a fabulous new hair salon in Ojai!!! Great stylists, state of the art salon! Everyone working there is a pleasure, always willing to do whatever they can to make your experience special ! I have had a great experience with Heather and Victoria ! Hope you all can visit this salon! read more

Okay, first off --- the salon is gorgeous. Bright and beautiful, and with the most comfortable seating to get your hair washed that I've ever experienced. And every single person that I interacted with was just lovely --- from the girlie at the front desk, to the assistant who gave me an amazing scalp-massage, to the co-owner Heather --- everyone had such a great energy. It really is just an amazing space. I could grab some tea and a good book and just curl up in a corner and stay there forever... But the star of the show for me has and always will be the ah-mazing Jen Keeler. She is the reason I drive 3 - 4 hours round-trip instead of just finding someone else in LA. Her cuts are divine and her colors are absolutely edible. She gives me exactly what I want --- except when it's crazy and not possible --- and then she gently steers me away from what I think I want and to something far more flattering and even better than I could have ever even hoped for. I trust her implicitly. And I don't know what I'd do without her. So if you actually have the luxury of living in Ojai --- I cant imagine why you'd go anywhere else. And if you live anywhere else --- trust me when I say she is worth the drive. read more

This new salon is amazing. I love coming to Ojai for a day visit and now I have another great excuse. The salon is owned by two kind and talented women. They listen to their customers, get to know them but don't demand a life story, and it's evident that they truly care about their clients' happiness and wellbeing. Heather did my hair and I love it. Have you seen those cheesy signs that say, "I'm a beautician, not a magician"? Heather didn't have that sign, but she should have. Great cut, amazing highlights, sophisticated styling. Oh, and for all of you Instagrammers, this place is for you, too. The decor is simple, clean, bright, California chic. White walls, wicker, and a Smeg teapot. In short: if you need a haircut or color and like genuine people who work in a Instagram-worthy salon, then go here. read more

Kelsey is awesome! I just got a cut and style by Kelsey. I am Japanese and my hair was past my waistline and very thick. Now it's above the shoulders and feels lighter and has great long, gradual layers that I can wear straight or curled. Not a lot of stylist can deal with thick Asian hair so I was pleasantly surprised by Kelsey's technique and efficiency! Great salon too!! Nice boutique home and great hospitality. I will post a pick after I dye my roots lol! read more

Ashley, Ashley, Ashley If you have curly to wavy hair it is time to see the queen of all curls Ashley! I lived in Santa Barbara and she cut my hair for 10 years! I moved to San Francisco, where hair salons are a plenty, and deva curl specialists are everywhere. I have gone to many high-end, famous on Instagram, hyped hair dressers for the past 5 years and have not been satisfied. I now drive the 5.5 hour treck to Ojai to make my hair and myself happy and have returned to my hair wizard. Not only will you get an amazing haircut but you will have a great time too! Ashley herself has curly/wavy hair so she knows what you need. She shapes you in all the right places. I can't give her enough stars and am so thankful for her magic ! read more

I had a curly cut with Julia today. I am so thankful for her expertise and kindness. Julia listened and really knows how to cut curly hair. I am extremely pleased with my hair cut. If you need your curly hair cut, please come to Rise. read more

Ashleigh at Rise is amazing. She is super experienced, provides suggestions of you are not 100% sure of what you want, or if you do know what you want she excites whatever you are looking for! Very sweet and fun to hang out with while you are getting done up! read more

Heather and Jen are absolutely incredible. They are masters of their craft and have created a beautiful space that's both inviting and high end, relaxing and invigorating. I'm so happy to come here for my cut and color, trusting their expertise and vision, KNOWING that I'm going to leave happy. Amazing experience from start to finish!!! read more

I moved to Ojai a year ago, tried a couple places in town and wasn't happy with my cut or color. A good friend of mine worked with Jen in Los Angeles and said I had to go to her. So happy I did and now I have my hair spot and stylist in Ojai! She listened to my requests and the result was perfect. Her assistant was great, I almost fell asleep while she washed my hair, it was so relaxing. I never felt rushed and it didn't take forever. She was a true professional and you can tell she knows how to time her clients well. This salon will do very well once word gets out. Plus the decor is amazing! I want to redo our bathroom to look like theirs. read more

I learned that price does not automatically result in satisfaction. I have never paid $280 for a cut and color, so I was expecting to be more than happy with the results. I am only disappointed, frustrated, and confused. Kelsey offered me a free re-cut after living with the cut for a couple days, but 3 times during my original appointment I communicated to her my concerns and she never did what I wanted, therefore I had no confidence that it would be any different if I went back. I wanted the crown and front of my hair thinned, texturized, and layered, but she only worked on the back even after the 3 times I tried to communicate my wishes to her. While Kelsey is a very nice person, I felt unheard. read more

I had such a great experience this afternoon! The staff was all amazing and Jen was gracious enough to fit me in last minute for a balayage. It was exactly what I wanted! The color is perfect, very natural - just what I'd hoped for. The salon has a great atmosphere and everyone was so accommodating and friendly. I will definitely go back again! Highly recommend!! Thank you! read more

I took my 2yr old to get his first haircut. Ashleigh did an AMAZING job. She was so patient and made him feel completely comfortable. This was all new to him and I was a little worried that'd we would leave with half a haircut but she guided us through and I absolutely love his cut! The space was beautiful and I'm looking forward to getting my hair cut there soon :) read more

Today I found Ashleigh. I never have to drive back to LA. The best short hair cut ever and I am REALLY hard to please. Funky chic perfection. And I made a new friend. What a good day. Thanks everyone over there. Really. read more

I loved my first visit to see Heather at Rise! Previous to visiting Rise, I had a stylist at a different salon leave me with a mullet-style cut that I was really unhappy about. Heather was able to feather and blend out the previous cut and I'm so grateful! Very excited to have her highlight my hair on my next visit. Also, I love that she's a talented, young entrepreneur and the salon is beautiful. read more

Love Rise Ojai!! Heather gave me one of haircuts of my life. Rarely do I walk of a hair cut loving it!

Rise is truly the best place ever. After countless years of hair stylists ruining my hair and not listening to my wants, Heather has made it healthy and beautiful. I came in around October of last year with bleached and damaged hair, and Heather has been able to give me beachy, natural blonde hair. It is even growing longer since going to her! Many of my friends now want to go to Heather, despite us all living an hour away in Santa Barbara. She's worth the trip. The salon is clean, beautiful, and serene. All of the women who work there are kind and lovely to talk to. Booking is easy and organized. Just overall the best. read more

I've always just let my hair do its own thing until I met Heather. I trust this woman with my whole heart. On top of being an incredible human, Heather is MAGIC with your hair. I drive from LA to come and it is beyond worthwhile. The entire Rise salon is everything you've been searching for and then some. With a beautiful design, talented stylists, and an overall welcoming and loving energy, RISE raises the bar. read more

Heather and her team are just great! I had a straightening treatment done for my long curly hair. It was a fantastic experience and I will be back! I booked my next visit the same day!. A great gem in Ojai. read more

Rise is the best! I was fortunate enough to have Ashleigh style my hair for my wedding in May 2019 could not have been happier with my experience. I was searching for a salon/stylist for my wedding day that would steer clear from what I think of as traditional 'bride hair' and give me a more natural look for my outdoor wedding. From the moment we met at the trial a few months before the wedding, I felt like I could trust her and she understood what I was going for. The entire team at Rise is so welcoming and it's a great, calming atmosphere. I live in LA but plan to be back for other services in the future. I highly recommend Ashleigh if you are getting married in Ojai. read more