Salon Circa is an amazing salon located in the heart of downtown Seattle with a team of professional Stylists. Lesly, Gary, Tina and James are truly the best at their craft. They are perfectionists with many years of experience. Salon Circa is a place to destress in a warm, quiet, restful atmosphere. read more

Salon Circa - Hair Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

James He has been taking care my hair needs for the past 20 years. He is the best! I got so many compliments over the years. I moved to a different state and a still fly back to visit him for haircut and color! Hard to find someone to replace his skills. read more

See James! Seriously See James! You should totally go to James!! My Wife and I had our first child during quarantine and while we were wrapped up in everything baby my hair became a pile of garbage jammed under a grungy ball cap. All of a sudden our baby is 3 months old and we decided to get fam photos, great idea right?! It was 3 days before the shoot and I couldn't get in anywhere. James made room and perform follicle fairy magic on my head. He followed all the Covid rules to a T, I felt safe and had a blast getting pretty again. Thanks James aka Coco aka Carmel Beef Pie (cake is too basic) read more

Upscale- Made me feel like Meg Ryan at Saks in The Women. Manicure was well done and lasted a week! Staff was very professional, wish they had been a bit more outgoing... Make an appointment. read more

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What can I say about Drew that hasn't already been said? Who cares, I'll say it again until you're convinced you need to visit him! I've been seeing Drew for nearly 9 years. See that city, under my name? That's right, I fly from OKC now, to see him. Ok, and my family too. But really, mostly Drew. The first time I stumbled across him, it was pure luck, and I'm so grateful. Before, I was a mess of cowlicks and blonde hair that didn't quite work. Now, I have people stopping me on the streets to ask where I get my hair done. (Which is awkward when I tell them that first they need to buy a plane ticket.) Every time I step out of Salon Circa, I have some serious swagger... So much swagger that I've convinced every former roommate, every best friend to go see him. I think I'm up to 9 or 10 people I've sent his way. The color grows out beautifully, the cuts are amazing, I would follow him to the ends of the Earth. Join the Drew Fan Club, you won't regret it! Just don't move to Oklahoma, it makes it hard to pop in for the awesome blow-outs. read more

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I've been going to Tina for over 20 years before she started working at Salon Circa. At first I wasn't sure how comfortable I was going to be about going from a small salon to larger high end, but the change was seamless. I would follow Tina any where unless it was out of state. Salon Circa always feels welcoming and it starts at the front desk with April. She knows the regulars by name and always makes you feel right at home. I've been getting my hair colored long before it actually needed to cover grey. You can tell the stylist are all well trained in color by the amount of people that get color done there. I always walk out loving my hair and get compliments all the time. read more

Still able to get in for cuts and color with mask and safety procedures. The stylist are talented and it's so worth the trip downtown. The garage during the week is great and you don't go to far into downtown for traffic. Lesly is awesome and works wonders on individual style not the cookie cutter cuts and very talented working with hair color. I would highly recommend Salon Circa. read more

Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience at Salon Circa. I went in for a shellac manicure and the results were not great. The technician took over an hour to do the manicure and when the polish was applied it bubbled and wrinkled. She will have you contort your hands in very odd ways to get the polish to cure under the UV light. I walked out praying the manicure would make it at least 24 hours (I am in a wedding party this weekend, so the manicure had to survive the rehearsal dinner and the wedding day), but when I woke up the next morning, my manicure had only gotten worst. I got the manicure at 2pm in the afternoon and didn't do anything other than go out for cocktails, but when I woke up the polish looked really horrendous. Pictures attached. read more

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I like this studio's vibe. It's tucked away in a building away from the busy streets and provides a relaxing and peaceful ambience to step into. The pandora mix in the background playing TLC and En Vogue warranted extra points in my book. Nikky was my stylist and talked with me about what I envisioned for my hair and then did a fabulous job with the cut and blow out, for an affordable rate. Having not been to a hair salon in more than a year I was pleased with what I found at Salon Circa. read more

Monica is my go to lady for all my hair needs. She Has been very personable and professional since the beginning, and continues to be an outstanding stylist every time I come in to see her. I never knew how much science goes into hair coloring..especially with mine. I have very stubborn thick/course/dark hair that requires special attention and time. Monica has been very thorough with explaining the process of bleaching (she is the Queen of Balayage!), and has always made my hair look even more amazing then before! Her knowledge about hair coloring puts me at ease during my appointments, and you could definitely tell she is putting her all into fulfilling your hair request. Salon Circa as a whole is pretty amazing as well. The place is located in such a convenient location, that it makes it so accessible to just walk right on over after work. The staff are all so friendly and helpful everytime I come in, never a negative Nancy in the house. All my past and present experiences at this salon have been outstanding. I can't imagine going elsewhere for all my hair needs. read more

Monica cut my hair a month or so ago, and she did a fabulous job. I hate finding new stylists because I have really thick hair, and not everyone quite knows what to do with that. In fact, there have been a few occasions where the stylist takes one look at my hair and tells me it will cost an extra $20+ because it's so thick. None of that bullshit here. A cut with Monica was $50, which I think is more than reasonable, and she was super friendly and totally unfazed by my hair. I was the last appointment of the day, in fact was still there a little past their closing time, and never felt rushed or hurried at any point. The salon itself is clean and pretty. I really have no complaints. read more

After a really disappointing experience at Rudy's, where I have been getting my haircut for years, I decided I needed to go to a salon and work with someone who understood my intense amount of hair, instead of sighing when they saw they were going to have to spend an hour with me instead of buzz-cutting 4 or 5 people in the same amount of time. Which I totally understand. I wanted to find a salon that would enjoy working with me and not see it as an unfair chore. After checking out some recommendations, I was referred to MONICA at Salon Circa, and I gotta say, she made me feel like a million bucks! She really knows her stuff, and not many people know how to cut my extremely thick and long hair! Monica was professional, friendly, a good conversationalist, but also no pressure on me to chat when I was taking some time to sit back and relax and enjoy the experience. I didn't feel pressure to just get out (I've sometimes felt like I needed to leave with wet hair so that the stylist can get on with the next person), but she really took her time, cutting and blowing out my hair. I felt relaxed, and she was relaxed! Most importantly, my hair looks great! I am totally enjoying it and feeling fabulous. I don't get my hair cut that often...but when I do, I will go to Monica! read more

I got my haircut a few days ago and I proceeded to wash out the dry style (which was obviously hiding the messy imperfections) to then see rushed, poor work done on my hair with several missed, uncut layers. Sad to see how they will rush you out with half done work in a jiffy. Never coming back. read more

This has been the longest relationship I have ever had and plan on keeping it no matter where I may live in the future. I have been seeing Lesly for all my hair care fun since 1995 and have gone from long to short to blonde to red. With the understanding that she has free reign and my complete trust, I just show up, relax and enjoy my time in this friendly, warm and inviting salon. Overlooking 4th Avenue (between Pike and Union) with my cup of tea, I just let the magic happen and concern myself with which magazine I want to read. On my most recent visit, we went a little darker and finished it off with a bit of a curl. In the event you want a brow wax or manicure while you get your color, that can be arranged as well by Julee and even a full make up/make over can be arranged. I have never had bad service and everyone on staff are completely attentive, professional, excellent at their craft and truly concerned with their clients needs. Everyone on staff is amazing, you wont go wrong. read more

My pal gets her hair cut by the owner, Gary Bauer at Salon Circa. She always looks fabulous. I went and got a perfect cut. Gary suggested that I think about leaving the mousy grey life behind and trying platinum. I thought about it for a month and decided he had such good taste, what the hell! What a visionary! My look and outlook has been elevated. I am adorable! Edgey! Modern! I would put a bone in my nose if Gary suggested it - oh yes, he is that good. read more

Gary at Circa Salon is the only stylist who does my hair flawlessly! Thank you Gary for everything. I live in LA now and when I come up to Seattle I make sure to see him. Gary helps you pick the right color and nails the haircut every single time. Love him! read more

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Just wanted to update my review to plug James Thomas' supreme skills for updos and special occasion makeup. On Drew's recommendation, I hired James for my wedding makeup and hair and could not be more pleased. James has years of experience in hair and makeup for theater and film (he teaches hair and makeup courses for theater, actually) and clearly takes great pride in what he does. He is confident, calm and put me completely at ease - I knew I was in good hands! About 6 weeks before my wedding we did a trial run and it was so much fun. I brought pictures of my dress, pictures of Brigitte Bardot, and a few hair ornaments. We talked it through and came up with a look that was exactly what I wanted: glamorous but not fussy, with a 60s beachy feel. James took photos of the 'do from all angles on my phone for reference on the big day. On my wedding day, I was recovering from being sick and worried about things going all right. James brought me a cup of tea and did everything he could to make it a calming experience in the salon. As soon as I was in his makeup chair, I felt 100% better. He did fantastic work again, of course, and helped me put the veil in and take it back out a few times. The prices he charged me for makeup and hair were extremely reasonable for the quality and level of service I received. I really can't say enough about how happy I am with the job James did. read more

Not a very good experience with Julie. My appointment was at 10:30. I arrived five minutes early she made me wait a good 15 minutes before I was ushered into a room saying that she didn't know that she had an appointment at 10:30, so she proceeded to let me wait and stew for another 15 minutes so in total I waited for 30 minutes for this woman. I'm visiting Seattle and I really did not appreciate it, my time is valuable...I'm here for a wedding wanted a simple mani-pedi, long story short ... I left!!!! read more

DREW!!! oh drew! when i first started hanging out with my friends/roommates, they spoke of drew nonstop. they would refuse to get their hair done anywhere else. any time they styled their hair they talked about what drew recommended or a technique drew showed them. i avoided this drew character for a while, assuming he wouldnt live up to his reputation in my delusional friend group. but then we met! and drew REALLY is that good. i can go in with an exact image of what i want and he will do it. or i can leave it up to him and know i won't be disappointed. sometimes i will ask for something (like a perm on colored hair thats already been chemically straightened) and he will be honest with me (it will trash your hair). he is really just great at LISTENING TO WHAT YOU WANT and making it work. he knows im intent on growing my hair out so he is really good at making trims just a trim. he knows im lazy with styling so he makes my style as low maintenance as possible. he knows i slack in scheduling my next appointment so he makes sure everything can grow out a little without being garish. we have those quintessential salon conversations where i SHARE everything. this is my first true hairstylist bond i have ever made. now that my hair is red, he is really good at helping me maintain it or alter it slightly when i am feeling bored. BUT this man does the BEST HIGHLIGHTS EVER. they are SO subtle. everyone i know has their highlights done by drew but they look unique on everyone. he does them really well dispersed and thin so they look fantastic but also grow out nicely. drew teal is magic. thats all there is to it. read more

Drew is the best. I've been seeing him for four years (or so). He does amazing work. I've gone from short to long hair during that period and he knows how to handle both varieties, and everything in between. I normally get a haircut, but before my wedding I also did color (to cover my greys, yikes!) and he was able to match the color perfectly. He listens to what I'm going for and also understand a persons face and style and helps create a look that is most flattering. I love Drew and I would follow him anywhere! Overall the salon and staff are super nice, but Drew is what sells the place for me. Price to value is also awesome, and that reminds me I should book my next appointment.... read more

Gary always take such care in cutting my hair. It is perfection! The decor, fresh flowers and the reception make me feel like I have been on an exquisite vacation. read more

I read Drew's great reviews online and made an appointment. I was able to go on my lunch break and get in and out in an hour. Drew was great! I have long super straight hair and he gave it a beautiful shape! I will be going back frequently!! read more

This review is for Drew. He's been doing my cut and color since I moved here 4 years ago and I couldn't be happier. I am so happy I found him! read more

I echo other's love for Drew! I'm so happy I found him. I've had short hair for a long time, and have never had a cut that I was able to manage growing out to a longer length (I could never get past the weird mullet phase!). Drew totally understood and gave me a GREAT cut, and now my hair is longer than I've ever had it before. He does a great job giving you a great cut for your hair type and how you maintain your hair. Can't recommend him more! read more

It's been awhile since I last reviewed Salon Circa and thought I would give an update. I've since lived in Paris and I just cannot get my hair done like Lesly does it. She nails the color every time, makes sure I don't look goofy and at a price that doesn't break the bank. I have made a point of making sure I time my visits to Seattle to include a stop at Salon Circa. It's been wonderful seeing this salon expand with Seattle's best stylists and if for some reason Lesly has been unavailable, I have trusted other stylists to make me look fabulous! read more

Highly recommend! I was so fortunate to find Gary Bauer when I moved to Seattle. I came to Salon Circa on a recommendation and have been an advocate to others ever since. Professional and classy establishment focused on customized service. It's all about the CLIENT here. read more

Not sure how the other services are, but the manicurist is the worst. Went in after seeing the high ratings, but ended up going elsewhere afterwards to get it redone! What a waste of money and time... read more

I hadn't been in for a real haircut before yesterday in about 8 months. My old hairdresser had closed up her little one woman operation a few months back and I felt uncomfortable trusting anyone else enough to let them cut my hair. In this time I, shamefully, indulged myself in growing out my hair and attempting the "Manbun" look. Randy Evans from Salon Circa saved me and my hair from myself. His work reminded me why you pay money to have someone cut your hair. Randy is a true professional and based off the results, I'd say one of the best. I love my brand new doo. Not what I would have asked for on my own. Not so out of my comfort zone that I feel like "it isn't me". Any men (or women who care about my opinion) out there who are looking for a place to get their haircut, I recommend this establishment fully. read more

I came to see Monica as a newbie to Seattle. As someone who has a hard time trusting stylists with my hair, I can say she quickly put my fears to rest with the best cut and color I've ever had! I've been back to her twice since then and always leave happy. Monica is professional, personable and patient. She does a great job in her consultations and makes sure I'm confident with the plan before she gets started. If you're searching for a reliable stylist in a relaxing downtown salon, Monica is your girl! read more

Corinne ,thank you! You are mad talented! Best hair cut , best color ever. Very professional and super fun. Everyone treated me with warmth and professionalism . read more

James did a fantastic job - really took the time to understand what I wanted and what my hair could do. Looking forward to going back.

I am in Seattle for a job interview and needed a haircut and blow dry in the morning before the interview. The owner of the Salon, Gary, took me right away and did a wonderful job. Great haircut and service. They try to please and succeed! read more

I love this Seattle gem! I am a hair stylist myself and extremely picky. I came in to this salon on a whim and I was pleasantly surprised! The front desk is friendly and prompt. I am hooked on Monica madina's expert services! She gave me an absolutely wonderful hair cut and detailed finished style. I come in regularly for blow outs and she give a great head massage at the shampoo bowl. I can call last min and get a reservation with her, and she is so friendly and personable! I would refer anyone to see her! I was paying $120+ to get cuts at salon 7, and I was not always happy with my service. My hair cut with Monica was $50 and it was AWESOME! I can't stress enough for a picky person how pleased I am with her dedication to her craft. I have very log thick hair, and I have never felt rushed, or nervous. She really took the time to give me a great style. read more

Visited Salon Circa for the first time last Friday and saw Corinne. She was fast, friendly, and the super awesome color she did was UH-MAZING! Thanks so much for the fantastic service, Corinne! read more

Great salon! Really talented staff. Randy asks a lot of questions and listens to what you want. I have fine-really baby fine hair--and he can make it look great! Thanks Randy. Great with color, too. Monica and Austin are also very good. I don't think you can go wrong with anyone there. They do a great job! I don't think anyone likes finding a new stylist, but they make it easy and they get it right. As a salon they do some great and kind work with charities and events. Enjoy. read more

Monica Medina is amazing! I've been following her around for almost 3 years and I'm glad she finally has her very own chair at Salon Circa! She really pays attention to what I want to do with my hair and is honest when she feels something really won't work for me. I highly recommend her for an A+++ experience! Oh, and her scalp massages....ahhhhhh! read more

I've been seeing Corinne for almost six years now and I am always more than pleased with my haircut. Seriously, I always get compliments, and that's saying a lot for a guys haircut. Corinne's professional, yet fun, and very easy to talk to. And when you don't feel like talking, or are in a hurry, she's fine with that and can focus to get you finished without any compromise on quality. And although I don't personally get color, I've seen the results of her work and the ladies' color always looks great. Look no further, this is the stylist and colorist you need! read more

All I can say is I love this place! Randy swung by my restaurant one day and he is seriously the man! Got invited to come by for a haircut. Beautiful salon and really friendly staff. Randy did a great job and his story for his salon is amazing and inspiring! Looking forward to my next cut! read more

I've been getting haircuts here since they've opened and will not go anywhere else! See Lesly or Gary, they're awesome...and prices are great. They also have other services (nail, facials, makeup, etc). read more

Randy is my go-to guy for haircare, and has been for the past 7 years. He's such a great guy, and excellent at his craft. I followed him here from Robert Leonard, which I actually liked better than Salon Circa, but he could be cutting hair in an alleyway and I'd follow him there! His assistant Monica is also a complete doll and fun to chat with. read more