Finding someone who specializes in curly hair is a challenge. Fortunately for me, in 2015 I was…read morereferred to Michaela Veglia and I have not seen another stylist since. When you find someone who can do miracles with your hair, you remain loyal if you know what is good for you and your hair. In 2015, my hair was frizzy and damaged. After nine years of hair care with Michaela, my hair is healthy. Don't take my word for it. Check out the photos of my recent cut, color and style.

Michaela gave me the best, most thoughtful curly hair cut I have ever had. She took time to analyze…read moremy curl pattern and shared how she was going to go about cutting it based on that. My hair has 5 different curl patterns which makes it difficult to give an overall cut - Michaela nailed it. She also did two hair treatments - one clarifying, one hydrating and taught me how to properly care for and maintain my curls. I found my person I will absolutely continue to go to Michaela to keep my curls looking their best and recommend you do too if you're a curly haired person. She is the absolute best.

I cannot say enough good things about my stylist Jenna! I came in absolutely hating my hair. I…read morenever wore it down and had totally lost confidence in how it looked. Jenna completely changed that for me. She gave me the most amazing cut that works perfectly with my texture and face shape. For the first time in forever I actually love my hair and can't stop wearing it down! The second I saw it I was obsessed. She really took her time to listen to what I wanted (and what I didn't), explained what would suit me best, and made sure I felt comfortable the whole way through. She's incredibly detail oriented, checks how your hair falls from every angle, and was extremely patient with me. Jenna is so warm and easy to talk to. The whole experience was relaxing and fun, not stressful like haircuts sometimes can be. I was nervous to get my hair cut but she totally put me at ease. You can tell she genuinely cares about making you look and feel your best. If you've been in a hair rut or are nervous to try someone new, go see Jenna. She's a total pro and an absolute gem. I will definitely be back!

First time customer with Jenna. She is amazing and the service and attention to detail is just…read moreincredible. The place is comfortable and pleasant. I made my appointment at noon and I was helped as I entered. I felt welcomed and made feel comfortable by Jenna. She did my haircut with care and attention to detail. She is also very pleasant and has a great demeanor and smile. I felt pampered and my haircut looks like never before. This was by far my best haircut ever and I will for sure be coming back to Faust for my next haircut. If you want a food haircut, and with excellent service, I would highly recommend Faust, and Jenna for your next haircut or hairstyle needs. Thank you Jenna!!

I live the place and the owner is sooo welcoming, kind and accommodating!…read moreI see Vanessa and been for sometime. Besides a great stylist her personality is awesome!!! She asks questions about what u the client wants and gives constructive advice!! I really recommend her as im sure all the stylists there are good also!!

Huge Disappointment I tried to get an appointment with Shell…read morebut she was in Europe. I've known her for years and does beautiful color. She recommended Vanessa and gave me her number and passed on my two blonde colors. I couldn't get in until Friday before my important weekend with Filoli Gardens. I was to demo watercolors for two days. Vanessa did my hair and she did a beautiful job EXCEPT she used the WRONG COLOR and I ended up with Ash/mousey brown hair! It made me look DEAD! I called her and she wanted me to come right down but I had NO extra time! I quickly put on a Frosting cap and lightened it in sections. Some parts are brassy so I washed it with purple shampoo to soften it. I used to frost for years. I paid Vanessa $174 including tip. Because "I" touched it she would not help me! If she put in the wrong combination she should stand up to it!

Just moved into town and wanted to get my shaggy a*s cleaned up. Leah was great. I tend to have a…read morepretty specific expectation and having my last barber for the past three years - I knew finding someone to match would be difficult. Couldn't be happier with the outcome. Leah did a wonderful job and the salon is clean / open with lots of nice natural light. Highly recommend.

Unfortunately I have to leave a bad review. I went to Leah at pleasurehead salon. I have never in…read moremy life had a haircut as bad as this. This is a SUMMER WRECKER! I asked for a dusting, I am in my sixties with very thin hair... she proceeded to cut layers everywhere when I had asked for a blunt cut with a tiny layering right above the the bottom!!! She was pretty surprised herself! I sent a message telling her how unhappy I was , not a word back! Horrible service and I'm very upset!

I just want to Give a shoutout to Myra for hooking me up…read morewith a cut! It came out excellentl thank you for having patience with me‍

I've been to this salon a couple of times now and I love every haircut that I get from them! All of…read moretheir stylists are very knowledgeable and they definitely can handle my thick hair with curls. If you have trouble finding a place that cuts curly hair I would definitely give this place a go! I wish they had more stores in a Bay Area but I'll definitely keep coming back when I'm in the area :)

Hannah is the best esthetician I've ever had, I honestly look forward to my appointments with her…read morewhich is saying something because I get a Brazilian wax and have never looked forward to that process before. Shes got the touch though, it's as painless as it can be and I always leave feeling great. I've also gotten facials, eyelash extensions and underarm and eyebrow waxes with her and Hannah has always listened to and given me exactly what I want- I really can't sing her praises enough. If you're looking for an esthetician who is warm, friendly and talented look no further.

I can't say enough good things about my experience here. I have been regrowing my hair after…read morechemotherapy-induced alopecia and was very anxious to have anything done to it, but Megan made me feel so calm about the entire experience. My hair had grown back curly and crazy and I had no idea what to do with it. I didn't come in with an idea of what I wanted done, just that I wanted to feel more like myself on my upcoming wedding day. Megan advised a Keratin treatment and extensions, neither of which I had done before. With these options, I was able to style my hair without having to cut any of it off (something I really didn't want to do). I feel more like myself than I have in over two years and it truly is Megan's expertise to thank! I can't recommend her enough to anyone going through something similar.

Nick Saporito at Kinship Salon in Santa Cruz cut my hair, and I'm amazed at the new look--I'm in…read moremy 60s but feel like I'm in my 50s when I look at my new cut! He's prompt, professional, polite and courteous, and it's no wonder he's booked up 2 weeks in advance --he's simply that good. What impressed me most was his foresight: he thoughtfully looks at your facial structure--your forehead, jawline, the length of your hair you're considering, and the look you want to achieve. Nick can give you an image. On top of that, he's kind, open-minded, compassionate, and a great listener. He's also incredibly creative--I've never had such a haircut this great. Thank you, Nick. You can't fake fabulous! Ron

Unfortunately the only way to schedule is by providing a third-party your name email and phone…read morenumber and then beginning to receive spam emails (and one unnecessary text message trying to get me to confirm that I want to start getting spam that way too) even before you can see availability. The salon may have fantastic people, but there's no way I'm going to be able to find that out.

Is it cheap? Yes, incredibly…read more Can you walk in and get a last minute cut? Absolutely. Will you love that cut? Who's to say. I loved mine and I was in and out quickly. Tip well! The cuts are below the going rate so if you can, let them enjoy your appreciation! I'll be back for a trim soon.

I've been looking for a good haircut spot in Santa Cruz when I can't go back to the Bay for my…read moreusual spot. Luckily I found Surecuts which happened to be across the street from my gym, so it was an easy hop over after a workout to get the hair managed. The salon is small and well maintained. I came in October and they were definitely feeling the spooky Halloween vibes. They have a restroom available for use and an arcade machine to burn some time on if you are waiting for your turn. I made an appointment (and they do 30 minute blocks) but was able to walk in early when they opened. Men's haircut is $25 which is a very reasonable price. I worked with Yareli who was very sweet and even offered some life tips while getting my cut done. She was intentional in asking to make sure what I wanted was happening, and that I liked the end product. In about 20 minutes, I was done and dusted with a new fresh cut. You can pay with your digital wallet, card, or cash. Don't forget to ask for a stamp card - your 5th visit will be $5 off! Small parking lot out in front so easy to drop in and get the business done.

Booked a consultation with Ashleigh to talk about getting some magical hair and we did a strand…read moretest to see how my hair would respond to the bleaching process (I've had dyed hair in the past and then box dyed it black, yikes!). The strand test gave us a lot of info and she told me about how it may take a while for us to get to the fun pastels I was dreaming of but if I stuck with her she'd get me there! She showed me some other color options that could work for now that I was super happy and excited about then we talked about the cut and I just absolutely can't wait until our appointment at the end of the month to see how things turn out. This shop is absolutely a dream, so magical and welcoming!! Everyone there is so kind, such a one of a kind space!! You can really tell this is a shop made with love and the stylists truly enjoy being here and working with their clients. I had a really great experience and highly recommend it to anyone interested in getting the hair of their dreams

The quality of service was horrible. My hair was burnt after having it done here. I did not want to…read moresay anything because I feel like they would be easily offended at criticism. I had to go to another salon to have my hair repaired after having them done at this place. Save your money and go some place else with better service and atmosphere.

I've been getting my hair cut at Stranded Beauty Bar for over a decade, and I can honestly say…read moreJason and the entire staff are incredible. Walking into this place feels more like visiting family than going to a salon. The ambience, the warmth, the conversations, the energy -- it's always welcoming and genuine. Jason's level of precision and consistency is unmatched. Every single time I sit down in his chair, he takes his craft seriously and delivers an exceptional cut. That kind of attention to detail and care is rare these days, and it's why I've stayed loyal for so many years. 10 stars if I could. Highly recommended to anyone looking for not just a great haircut, but an experience that actually makes you feel valued and at home.

I last minute decided to get a haircut while in Santa Cruz and got Bryanna as my stylist. She was…read moreso attentive in hearing what I wanted and did a nice blowout on my hair after. Highly recommend her for women's haircuts - can't wait to come back!