This was a beautiful establishment but the woman who butchered my hair killed my whole birthday vibe . I came in the day of to do a simple layering and style . I had very long thick hair that passed my bottom. I'm 5'll so my hair was long long. I asked to keep as much of the length as possible but to layer it out and style. I was told bc she had another appt an hour after mine & the amount of hair i had she can't get it done in time. That was fine, I just style it myself when i get home no problem. She was very kind customer service was no issue but when i tell you she butchered my hair... She BUTCHERED my hair bad. The layers were uneven I had middle layers that were as long as bottom layers. My hair length is at my shoulders now which is what i'm mostly upset about. I honestly felt like she had never done my kinda hair before so i was nervous about getting the hair cut in the first place and she literally made the worst outcome possible. I will not be coming back here again. read more

Esther and her team are amazing! I recently went through chemo and lost my hair now it's growing back. I wasn't sure what to do with it so scheduled a consultation with Esther. She is knowledgeable, kind, and very professional. I love the friendly vibe of her studio and team. Right away I felt comfortable and I'm very happy with my hair now and ideas for the future. Thank you Esther! read more

Salon 520 Beauty Lab - Hair Salons Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I saw Erika throughout the pandemic. I have wavy hair and she is the first person who cut my hair in a way I really like it. I did have uneven hair after a haircut with her and she was willing to let me come back in and fixed it. She's is good with color. She's also great with kids. I only left her because prices went up. read more

Ester is amazing! I haven't done my hair in almost a year. She did a very thorough job with the highlights and she turned my boring Asian hair into the kind of hair I'm proud of! She also put good quality products in my hair that I ended up buying. My hair kept getting tangled and wasn't smooth, but now it's shiny and soft. She also cut my hair and layered it. I love the results. I'll be a returning customer. Also, here are a few things: 1) new customers get 20% off their first visit. I was happily surprised when I found that out. 2) you get a stamp card that if you get 10 stamps, you get a free haircut or deep treatment. read more

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I hadn't cut my hair in three years because the last time I got it professionally cut, it was butchered, and I had to cut all my hair off to a very short haircut. I was very nervous to find another stylist I could trust. Thanks for all the great reviews. I did book an appointment with the owner and this is the best haircut I've ever had and I am in my 50s. read more

Look good, feel good, do good! You need to live by this motto in life, and Esther at Salon 520 Beauty Lab achieves this truth in life through the most important part of the motto, making you look good! Weddings, weddings are full of beautiful people who need to look good for photos, and being wedding season, I needed someone I could trust with my hair, and that person has over 16 years of experience, Esther. From the beginning, I was greeted and taken care of, and I immediately knew I was in good hands. I have asian and caucasian hair, so it is difficult to find someone who understands the nuances of how my hair behaves and grows. Before we got started, I got a shampoo wash, this was a nice touch. Throughout the haircut, she told me how my hair behaves, this is something that most hair dressers fail to see until they get half way through and realize my hair is different, but Esther knew how to cut it. The attention to detail and making sure that I was comfortable throughout the haircut added to the haircut and experience. Lastly, I got another shampoo wash and style suggestions with styling wax, this came in handy for the wedding and everyday wear. Good haircuts mean so much more to me, they are like a good cup of coffee for the week, if I don't have one, I won't be able to function and do good work, full circle to our motto of feeling good and doing good, live it! Book an appointment with Esther and get over here! read more

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Had a great initial appointment with Sheila today. She gave new life to my abused box-colored hair. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she used her magic to make it happen. I went to this place since I was looking for a regular stylist and was able to book online. This is a great place. read more

I found Salon 520 on Google. I read all the reviews, starting with the lowest reviews. I decided to give this place a try. I haven't had my hair cut in over a year and I usually start hacking at my own hair because of the bad experiences that I have had and I figure I could do just as bad as a hairstylist and have only myself to blame. Anyway, I had Nicole as my stylist. Nicole is wonderful! I wanted a deep conditioning treatment and a hair cut. The deep conditioning made my hair feel super soft. When it came to the haircut, Nicole did a fantastic job. Most often people cut off way more than I want but Nicole cut off less than what I thought would have to come off. The cut is very nice and exactly what I wanted A blunt, straight cut with some face framing. Nicole wasn't rushing or telling me what I wanted. I scheduled for a color next week. I trust this stylist. You can't always let the bad reviews cloud your judgement. Every business has bad reviews as everyone has bad days. I highly recommend this salon. Nice atmosphere. They even offer you something to drink. Give this place a try. I recommend Nicole! read more

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When the year is as bad as 2020, what can possibly be worse? As in, "Would my year be any worse, if I picked a new Asian hairstylist (in Tucson, of all places) for my unruly and unhappy hair from some random Yelp reviews and had her cut and color my hair?" My hair was a mess. My previous color was transforming into a hue that is reminiscent of the Great Dumpster Fire of 2020, while also suffering from the effects of the hard Tucson water. Esther, the owner of Salon 520, spent about the first 5+ minutes brushing out the tangles in my hair (that's how bad it was), then we discussed what color and style I wanted. I didn't bring any pictures, realizing now, after many decades - that the gorgeous pixie cut on Halle Berry and the cascade of beautifully-coiffed curls that Sandra Oh sports can only be maintained with an entourage of hair stylists and unlimited time and resources. Esther seemed to know exactly what I was looking for in terms of color and style. The hair coloring products she used worked quickly (some Italian quick-coloring formula, she said), without heat, and very little smell. She cut just enough hair off to lighten the weight of the hair and to give it enough volume. She was very careful to explain what she was going to do and what products she was using throughout the 2.5 hours I was with her. We also talked for most of the time, so the hours passed quickly. While the color at first appeared darker than natural, I rather liked the Goth look, and now -several weeks later, the red highlights are coming through.. Esther's salon is spacious and high-ceilinged. She has a strict protocol for Covid (ie. Masks only, hand sanitizer, dirty/clean pens) and will even provide you with a disposable mask, so that you don't mess up the one you're wearing while she's washing/coloring your hair. Esther is recently from California and has worked with Asian, as well as non-Asian hair. The products she uses are quality and her experience comes through with her technique and confidence in styling hair. I feel that her pricing is reasonable for her skill and experience level. In Tucson, it's easy to pay wayy more for a cut and style that is wayy less than what I'd imagined. I am SO HAPPY that (1) there was finally something to be happy about in 2020; and, (2) my hair grows quickly, so I'll be back to see her again in 2021! read more

I had thermal reconditioning done here twice, and I wish I had not done either but especially the second time, when I sustained severe damage due to Esther's inexperience. I only went back to her (even though the first time I felt there was some damage) it because my regular thermal gal left Tucson and I couldn't find another (it's hard to find this in Tucson and I didn't want to go to Phoenix, so I crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. Esther did a perfectly decent job on my color, so i can't say that's not OK to do that with her, but I do NOT recommend her for thermal reconditioning (Japanese straightening). She is not experienced enough and caused damage to my hair. I wish I had grilled her more about her experience. She committed the cardinal sin of thermal reconditioning by letting the solution get too close to the scalp, which causes L-shaped bends at the scalp. This can happen if you apply too close or let the heat of your scalp melt the solution too close. I'm not even a stylist and I know about it, you can read about even as a layperson. Everyone knows you MUST NOT do this tule #1. She let it happen and as a result i ended up with a sensation of "stubble' at the part which grew out to "bends" where the hair eventually broke. Wors,e when I reached to her about it , and told her my regular color gal )who I've seen for years) saw the stubble and bend, she blamed the color/colorist for the damage (color can't do this to your hair! Plus she saw it BEFORE she did anything to my hair, and she was horrified.) She agreed the look at what she had done, then she cancelled and said she was sick and never got back in touch. By rights she should have refunded me at least part of my $340 (ironically she charged more than the person who had been doing it who had 20 years experience and always did it perfectly). Esther does not have the experience. She also washed the left and right sides separately, it was really weird, she did not time it well. Please save your hair and do not trust Esther for thermal reconditioning. I've been gettin this service for 16 years form probably 7 different stylists in three cities and i'v never had someone do the "too close to the scalp" thing. read more

I had a horrible haircut almost 2 years ago and it grew out kinda weird, Olga helped me bring my hair back to life!!! She fixed my bangs that I had got cut twice before seeing her( the two stylists did a weird cut from the picture shown) she's very sweet, explains what she's doing from the shampoo bowl to the style. Best haircut I have had, thank you Olga!!! read more

Went on a Saturday. Made a reservation that day. Was greeted politely and promptly. Covid precautions were taken, my daughter and I highly appreciated that. The salon is beautiful inside. Very clean. Minor wait time but, was approached by hair dresser and given an estimated time and an apology, which we found very considerate. There are refreshments and comfortable seating. My daughter received a drop dead gorgeous haircut from Blue. I had confessed how I hacked off my daughters bangs and Blue was able to fix them 100%. My daughter and I were also talked out of the particular haircut at other salons in the past. So I was impressed to see Blue take on the cut with out question. Simply nailed it. She's definitely a hair artist. I did watch a few people get their hair done while I was waiting and from what I observed all the hair dressers that day seemed to do really nice work. I'll definitely be returning and would recommend this salon. read more

So I moved here around last year, and I haven't been able to find a good enough salon to cut my hair. I'm SUPER glad that I took the courage to call in and ask if Esther could do my hair. Right from the moment I walked in she was super sweet and friendly! She consulted with me about the length I should cut my hair, because I actually wanted a bob, but she said I should safely cut it a little longer just in case. GOOD DECISION! I am IN LOVE with my hair and everyone who saw my new hair was also loving it. I just have to say go to Esther! She's amazing and WILL take care of you :) You can tell she really cares about her clients! First timers get 20% (I think till the end of December)!! Which is really cool! Also, the studio is soon going to have a red curtain backdrop for a little photo session!! How fab is that?! Go to Salon 520 Beauty Lab and you will not regret it!! read more

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Been here twice the first time the lady cut my hair the way I wanted. I was excited to return but she wasn't there anymore : (. So I went to another girl and well she cut my hair like the last salon I had stopped going to and unfortunately she gave me some attitude but I brushed it off. I'm a hairstylist myself so I try to be as polite and very clear as to how I would like my hair cut. read more

I came in for a much needed haircut and Esther did an amazing job! The salon was very clean and seemed pretty sanitized, which is extremely important in the midst of COVID-19. Esther was gentle with my hair and gave me the long length layers that I asked for. Overall, my first visit to Salon 520 was satisfactory and I will be back for future haircuts. read more

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LOOK AT THE PICTURES!!! & then come back and read this review. I asked for balayage. Blonde balayage but we don't even need to worry about the color issues because the dye job in general is so shit. I started with dark brown hair. I asked for blonde balayage to give my hair a little step up before I start at a new school and meet a bunch of people. You know when you see hairdressers or any other service providers assessing their job, realizing OH NO they screwed up and then they try to tell you very enthusiastically how good it looks? That's what happened. I asked for a color job that would look good with my natural hair but also straightened. DAY 1- (cheetah shirt) I knew the dye job was shit but I paid anyways amidst tears because I felt bad. She did her best right? And the color of my hair, the ORANGE color of my hair was my fault? Not to mention the blonde in the very top is not even supposed to be there. There's giant chunks on one side like it's 2002 and then super thin streaks on the other. it is not blended AT ALL. CHUNKY AF. NO SHAPE. JUST BLOCK OF BLONDE, BLOCK OF DARK. NO BLEND. I googled bad balayage and pictures similar to my hair popped up. It should NOT look like this all over. It looks like I asked my 6 year old sister to take a bottle of bleach to my head bc I thought I could do balayage on my own. IT'S ORANGE!!!! HOW CAN YOU EVEN SAY THAT IT LOOKS EVEN OKAY? I'm embarrassed to leave my house or even be seen by my family members. My dad is also pissed bc it cost so much money and looks like total shit. Next day- (purple tshirt) I want it fixed (not further balayage bc it's clear that's not happening at this salon unless Esther does it from what I've heard) back to plain brown or something less fugly AND I want at least a partial refund because this is not a $170 job. And that's what I ended up with. She still tried to say it looked good. It looked better and good. It was fixed. So I got up mid blow dry because I was about to cry and spoke to Esther and received a partial refund. That's where the one star is coming from. They were kind but also still trying to sell me on this SUPER SHITTY hair color job. To be fair, all the reviews on here were for Esther. But if a hair stylist can not achieve (EVEN CLOSE) to the picture they show you, they should communicate that and be honest and have some freaking integrity and discuss options. Not shoot for the best and then try to sell off shit work as good work. Maybe my stylist was blind, idk. But anyone who thinks that hair looks good and professionally done is a wackadoodle. Here's to me deciding whether I should have my 2007 Britney moment or what my partial refund of wasted fucking time can get me from Sally's. Thank god I have experience dyeing my own hair. Edited a day later removing all the anger-fueled F-bombs. read more

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Update: I got a message from Esther and she offered to fix my hair. This time, my experience was awesome. Not only Esther pointed out what happened last time to my hair, but she also fixed it perfectly. She added more layers and addressed my concern about how my hair would turn out and it looks way better now, less cliche cuts and less pointing out. Thank you Esther for saving my hair and highly recommend an appointment with her because her service was top notch: careful and thorough!!!! Would come again for sure read more

I asked for my hair to be refreshed. I had brown hair with some caramel highlights and just asked for my hair to be a little more blended and some blonde balayage to be added. I have attached a picture of the hair I asked for below and what I have now. My hair was in great condition, and now after my first shower and a hair mask, my hair is frizzy and burnt. I am not happy with what I was given and can not understand how I asked for brown hair and received bleach blonde. I will not be going back to this salon. read more

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I have been going to Erica for some time. She is a sweet person and a good beautician. The decor in the shop is unlike other beauty salons, very sophisticated. I would recommend this salon. read more

I've had shoulder length hair for a few years now and missed having long hair. I started looking into extensions and had a consult with Esther. I had consultations with others also but I loved that Esther answered all my questions but also had a few of her own to help her understand the look I wanted. Even so I was so nervous but I didn't need to be, she blended them so well! I've gotten so many compliments! read more

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Esther at Salon 520 Beauty lab was great! Her attention to detail was very appreciated and she took the time to make the cut look how she wanted. She was also easy to talk to. The atmosphere at the Salon was really cool - as a designer I really appreciate the look there and the consistency. I was looking for someplace to get a more trendy men's cut, and I found the place. I will definitely be returning! read more

Erica gets ten of five stars. She knows what she is doing and she is very professional. Erica is the reason that I stayed when I learned that everyone was required to wear a mask. Where is the science? Viruses can penetrate the masks. No matter how much I like Erica's work I was only able to stay and don the mask because I had not worn one for a few months and my body had been able to recover from the adverse effects that I got while being masked. I understand that there are people who have not had the vaccine, and there are others who are at high risk. If they choose to wear a mask that's great. Me wearing a mask too does not further their protection. However, being a responsible and educated adult I should have the freedom to choose whether or not I want to wear a mask. Free people take calculated risks. Some members of the population worked hard to maintain a robust immune system to avoid COVID 19. There is ample evidence of masks causing harm and even death to people who wear them. If the current mask policy is still in effect when my hair needs attention again, I have decided that I will not go to Salon 520 Beauty Lab. I have suffered because of masks. Free people take calculated risks. Masks are not effective. If someone else wants to wear one I support their right to do so. Free people take calculated risks. read more

I don't like this beauty Salon she didn't good job to my hair I want she charge me 45$ for hair cut and 95$ for my hair color she didn't do good job I show the picture but she did different color on my hair read more

Erica is really nice and I love my hair so much! Will be back next time and really recommend it to everyone. read more

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HONESTLY was the best experience! A fun girl named Blue took care of me and made my experience the best, and reasonable pricing of course, but really great place overall! read more

I'm new to the Tucson area so I decided to try a new salon in town. I was pleasantly surprised with the pricing and attention to detail that my hair stylist provided during my appointment. And as a military spouse, their 10% military discount is awesome - plus I always love supporting veteran-owned businesses! read more

The WORST haircut I've ever had. I had been growing my hair out for a while and stated this to the stylist many times, I asked her to take an inch off the top, and bring down the sides, she looked confused and annoyed and asked for a picture. I showed her a picture of a style I liked, the hair in the picture was a little longer then mine so I figured I was safe. I hate it so much. The WORST haircut I've ever had. She cut off soo much more then I asked, did a sloppy job, and didn't even trim around both my ears! Im literally lopsided as I write this. I want to cry whenever I look in the mirror. I'm sure some of the stylists there are good but I don't think its worth the risk. Save your money and go somewhere else. Super cuts would have done a better job then this "salon." I honestly wish I would have just cut my own hair, I mean it couldn't look worse then it already does thanks to 520 salon. read more

I had my hair ruined a day before an important event. I was shocked to see the lack of quality in knowledge and in service from someone who claims to be an expert with nearly 2 decades of experience. I'm absolutely heartbroken and you should be ashamed of yourself and all the shortcuts you took. Even 1 star is too much. read more

Salon 520 Beauty Lab opened in November, I discovered it today! I love supporting locally owned businesses, so I was pleased to find them! The owner is Esther who is also a military spouse! She was incredibly friendly, made me feel welcome in her salon and did an AMAZING job on my hair! I have had horrible luck in the past, so I feel blessed to have found her! If you're looking for a beautiful color, or even just a cut you should go see Salon 520! These ladies are amazing and one of a kind! read more

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Claudia did an amazing job on my hair cut and color!! I am in love! My hair feels so much healthier and fresh.

This is a great place for a relaxing hair service!! Alexis has always cut my hair and always will!! Salon is very clean, quiet and very friendly!! Remember to ask for Alexis!!!! read more

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I've found my new salon in Tucson! Esther (owner) has cut my hair twice. I plan to continue going to her for cuts and potentially extensions. She's very personable and professional. Her expertise in hair trends and products/services are the best I've seen in Tucson. She has experience working in big cities like NYC. She also has a great studio! I like the music and layout. The location is a little far, but it's worth it for me to see her. The space is handicap accessible and there's plenty of parking. There's a business instagram account to view her work. read more

The woman who did my hair was super nice but she did my hair so different than what I wanted. I wanted a balayage and now my hair just looks like roots and yellow hair. Throughout her doing my hair I kept asking questions trying to reassure it would look like the photo I wanted and in the end it looked nothing like it. read more

So, I have been a client of Erica's for years and I read this insanely inaccurate review posted today about her... I happened to be at the salon when that person was there and this review below is ridiculous. Erica is a WONDERFUL hair stylist and GUESS WHAT, when you are HONEST about what you do or did to your hair, you get the results you want. As a long time client of Erica's, happily so because she knows what she is doing, I felt compelled to once again write her a good review as well as offer my two cents on the IGNORANT review written today. It's unfortunate when you have to deal with clients like this, but she is a wonderful stylist and positive, amazing person. I highly suggest reading the negative with a HUGE grain of salt. read more

Happy to have found a stylist and salon that feels comfortable. I feel like I'm in good hands with Claudia!

Esther is great! As a fellow Asian sister, she understands how to handle my heavy and straight hair. Layers baby! My grey hair is going out of control and she recommends glossing (not as invasive and expensive than coloring) and I'm very happy with the decision. Support this new East aide salon. read more

This salon is so nice! Very clean and organized, met Karol and Esther today and both are very friendly. Karol is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. I will definitely be going back for a trim in a couple months. Thank you so very much for a welcoming experience! read more

I absolutely recommend this salon! The owner- Ester is seriously the sweetest. Great atmosphere, clean, good music, and friendly staff! Highly recommend this salon! read more

I called in for a last minute appointment last time I was in town to get a hair cut and touch up. The salon is very inviting and no one was pussy about add-ons or buying product. It was very easy-going. I even inquired about extensions and the process and they were willing to go over it with no pressure to do it. Love that it's on the east side and something I'd come back to (definitely thinking about when I am back to visit Tucson). read more

This is a great place to get a hair cut. Super clean, modern, and friendly. I have curly hair and it's hard to find someone who understands curly hair and how to cut it. I will be back for sure. read more