Love this salon! The very first time I came, I was anxious. I have tight curls, and LOTS of them, and in the past, going to salons has been a hit or miss. But I walked in as they were finishing a girl's hair that was very curly, and it looked amazing! That was definitely a great first impression, and I felt more comfortable after that. But once my hair was done, I was certain that I'd found my spot. This salon is run by a father/daughter duo (which is the sweetest thing ever!), and they both are incredibly skilled. Not to mention friendly! Olivia is my stylist, and I will be returning as needed. I love that there's no pressure on you buy products like some salons, that I will not name! This is a cozy little safe haven for curly haired people to get their hair beautified, and it's also very affordable!!! They also help you cover parking fees when needed as it is downtown, which is too sweet! I walked out of this salon on my birthday looking like a rockstar, and feeling like one too! read more

Love! Love! LOVE! Olivia did an amazing job on my very first curly haircut ! She talked me through the process and gave me tips on how to embrace the curly hair life :) Olivia also colored my hair to a beautiful dark red to bring out the perfect vibe i was looking for! First time here and I already booked my next appointment with Olivia!! read more

See all

Olivia was great. Deva curl cut and style and was very responsive to my suggestions / edits. Thx Olivia!

Ivan has been cutting my 18 year old son's curly hair for 3+ years now. He is excellent at helping him figure out what he wants & then make it a reality. He's had both long and short haircuts and both look excellent. Michelle makes scheduling super easy, too. read more

Ivan listens and truly knows how to cut and care for curly hairs. I highly, highly recommend Ivan to those with biracial curly hair. He study and pays attention on how curls move. My daughter and I came out of his salon very happy as if we won the lottery! As for the vibe? LOVE IT! read more

I had a fantastic experience at Salon Ivan. I was initially nervous because I've been to a lot of fancy salons with pretentious stylists who make me uncomfortable and don't know a thing about cutting curly hair. Ivan put me at ease right away, and he understood exactly what I wanted when I said I was hoping to grow out my hair but needed to fresher up the layers. The conversation was very pleasant and easy. He's such a nice guy. I look forward to my next visit. read more

I'm surprised to see that there aren't more recent reviews of this location! I've been seeing Ivan for five or six years now, and I can't imagine going anywhere else. The haircut is great, but what really keeps me coming back is his way of doing highlights on curly hair. I tend to be pretty low maintenance, even though I'm a curly girl, and he does highlights in a way that they look amazing as they grow out. After about six months, my hair will usually hit that weird, awkward phase and I'll need another haircut, but when I was getting cheaper haircuts, it would look funky after a month or two. Totally worth the money, and the 1.5 hour drive! read more

New to CS area and needed a Deva Curl cut! Was recommended to Salon Ivan by a fellow curly girl that I follow on IG. Ivan was awesome and cut my hair the proper curly way, dry! He is well versed in the curly girl method and gave a great cut and styled my hair very well. Price was just right and I felt great when I left! read more

Salon Ivan - Letting my grey grow out. Ivan was very helpful with getting the old color out. - Hair Salons Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

See all

Got my third haircut from Ivan today and I must say he is the best stylist I have ever had. I used to go to salons and leave hating my hair and pray it would grow out quickly. I have gotten many curly cuts from different stylists from around town and none can hold a candle to Ivan. Every time I have gone to see Ivan I have left absolutely loving my hair. If you've been looking for someone to trust your curls to give Salon Ivan a try. You won't be sorry! read more

Salon Ivan - Fresh haircut! Ivan cutoff the dead ends and have my hair shape and lift. I love it!! My curls look so healthy. - Hair Salons Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Listen up, curly girls. For the past 28 years, I've been struggling with out of control curls. To date, my styling regimen has been to wash my hair, moosh in some product that says "curly" somewhere on the label, and hope it looks okay. If that works, then I try not to touch it or move my head, avoid rain or wind, and offer up a prayer to the hair goddess. If it doesn't work (362/365 days per year), then I lock it up in a curly ponytail/messy bun thing. I haven't cut it in a year, but happened by Salon Ivan and their curly window posters while walking through downtown Colorado Springs. I made an appointment on the spot. Ivan was fantastic. For starters, he really understood curls. He and his wife (who also works in the shop) have curly hair themselves, and he's a Deva Curl specialist, which means he gets to know your curls, cuts them dry so he can see how they bounce around, and then washes and styles your hair from start to finish. I wasn't made to feel bad about my current regimen (the aforementioned prayer ritual + Walgreens sale products), and he really listened to what I wanted and delivered. My hair hasn't been this curly since I was 4 years old. It's big, bouncy, and it's not hanging in my face making me nuts. And he didn't have to cut off 10 inches of hair to give it bounce, which I've done before, and has left me looking like a Q-Tip. Ivan didn't push the products (although he and his wife were both really helpful when I decided to purchase some), and he took the time to show me how to style it so that I can replicate this look at home. And he and his wife even taught me how to not fear my curls. All for the right price. Go there, ladies. (And curly men, I suppose.) You'll be happy with the results! read more

I've struggled with my curly hair my entire life, mostly because I'm mixed race and the parent that used to do my hair doesn't have hair like me. I've been told that curly hair shouldn't have layers in it, shouldn't have bangs, 1 million things that I shouldn't do. Finally I went someplace and Ivan told me what I should do. My curls have never been as defined as they are now, after I've gotten a haircut there. I will definitely be returning and sending everybody with curls, this way. read more

Salon Ivan - The only time I've ever left a salon feeling comfortable with my curls, instead of with blow dried and flat ironed hair. - Hair Salons Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ivan is a masterful stylist! He has a great eye for what works for each individual, takes his time to ensure your happiness, and is super friendly. The experience at Salon Ivan is pleasure from start to finish. EVERY curly girl should come here. I feel so refreshed and will definitely be returning! read more

Salon Ivan - Hair Salons Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

I am over the moon about finding Salon Ivan. He was so attentive to how I was anxious about cutting my long, curly hair and explained exactly what he was doing through the entire process. He immediately knew how to work with the texture and density of my hair and went straight to work. He took the time to coax the curl out and was a great conversationalist to boot! Ask him about personality types and he'll give you the low down. He didn't try to sell me anything and he gave me great tips on how to manage my hair as is, without a lot of styling like I normally would. I cannot get over how grateful I am for this experience. Us curly girls know how hard it is to find a stylist that knows what they are doing. You can stop your search now and make your appointment. You will not be disappointed! read more

Salon Ivan - Day after! Still looks great after continuing my usual routine. - Hair Salons Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ivan is the first stylist I've been to who knows how to cut curly hair. Everything about the way my hair looks has changed for the better since I started going to him. read more

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Olivia at Salon Ivan. i have NEVER gone into a salon and actually been happy with the way my hair looked after I left. I have not stopped smiling since I left the salon my curls are defined and bouncy and Olivia gave me some great advise on how to maintain my hair. If I could give 10 stars I would but 5 will just have to do. Check them out and change your life! read more

Fourteen years ago, I moved here from the East Coast and my curls turned into desiccated frizz! After several years of experimenting with different products, I managed to get them in a slightly reasonable condition, but they were still lacking in terms of definition. I finally decided to make an appointment with Ivan, and I am over the moon! My curls are bouncy and defined - even with my minimalist approach to styling! I will never go anywhere else again! read more

Ivan was amazing! He made me felt welcomed and had a very interesting and comfortable conversation. My hair never looked so healthy. He kept my length with getting rid of all the dead ends as well! My curls are a lot more bouncy and look alive lol. Will definitely be returning read more

I visited Colorado last month and spontaneously wanted a new look for my hair. I haven't gotten my hair colored, cut, or styled by anyone in the past 2 years and I decided to look for potential places in Colorado Springs. I ended up making an appointment with Olivia at Salon Ivan. It was the BEST decision I have ever made. I wanted an entire new look. Olivia first offers me the colors that are best suited for me without damaging my hair after offering me tea and coffee. She then explains the process of how she will dye my hair so I know exactly how it will look. After she dyes my hair and rinses the color out, she skillfully cuts my hair in the layers that I wanted. She held a professional conversation with me while explaining how my hair will look. After she shampooed and conditioned my new hairstyle, she delivered some shocking news. My entire life, I thought I had straight hair. Turns out, I'm a 2b or a 2c on the curly hair chart. I have "swavy" hair!! This was definitely exciting news, especially since I have always wanted curly hair. Turns out, I have not been styling it correctly. I have just been brushing my hair out after my shower (that along with earth's gravitational pull can really straighten my hair, which made sense to me), but I just never thought that could make a drastic change to the way my hair can look. It really takes a professional to see this, which says a lot about Olivia's passion and knowledge of hair! She thoroughly explains the process of how I should correctly take care of my kind of hair and the different ways I can naturally style it. Overall, I had an amazing experience. The salon is comfortable and the pricing isn't bad! I also bought some Devacurl products and Olivia's handmade perfumes for a good price. Definitely going back whenever I'm in Colorado again! read more

See all

Olivia did an amazing job with my curly hair. She was very nice and super informative. I'll definitely be going back to see her for my unruly curls from now on! read more

Salon Ivan - Hair Salons Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ivan was so kind, open and helpful. He embraced what I wanted to do and was honest about what would really work for me. I had anticipated a pretty expensive cost for the very professional service, but was pleasantly surprised that such a great service didn't have to cost me a fortune. His salon is a definite hidden gem. Highly recommended!!! read more

What a nice couple running that place. Ivan is great! if you have curly hair and live in Colorado Springs look no futher! Thank you Ivan :)

I LOVE this salon, as well as Ivan. I don't have curly hair, but I still will not go anywhere else. A few months ago, I went somewhere else with my mom, and was reminded why I only go to Ivan. I'm trying to go blonder, which is a process with dark hair, and Ivan knows how to work with my fine/thin hair, without damaging it. For a young woman (I'm 28) I have a lot of fine hair, and its pretty thin to say the least, so its easy to damage it. I've been going to Ivan for years, and I've never been let down by him. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone, doesn't matter what hair type. ALSO, i forgot to mention, for such a professional/fancy place, and five star+++ work, the prices are VERY reasonable! read more

Fantastic fantastic service! Ivan knows his curly hair and he is absolutely amazing. Any curly girl with bad experiences in the past needs to come here. I have been coming for a few years now and would never go to anyone else. Recommend!!! read more