Charles did my hair. I had more than 3 inches of regrowth and my hair was extremely brassy. He's a…read moreliteral hair magician. He somehow revived my hair and made it look 20 years younger. Perfectly blended and the perfect color . He brought back my natural color, only classier and richer and the shine with his expertise. I cannot wait to see him again. He was the most lovely person and a true expert in what he does. I highly recommend Charles at Strands!

Strands is a fantastic salon and the location may be off the beaten path, but it is a primo…read morelocation. I'll cover that later. My stylist Cate relocated from a salon that closed in Clayton. I've been with her for over 15 years, so why not follow her. The reason I like Cate so much, is that she hand scissors my hair and only uses a clipper to trim up my neck line. So many stylist use clippers with attachments when doing a mans hair and I do not like that. To get a quality cut, my hair has to be cut with scissors. Why I said it was a primo location, it is located next to Louie and Sasha's, so you can have lunch or go to a relaxing Happy Hour. On the other side, you've got Kaldi's for a good cup of coffee.

I went back to Kink to see Grace. I told her what I was having trouble with blending and that I…read moreneeded a few more extensions put in. She took a look at my hair and checked out how I had been taking care of it and gave me some tips on how to untangle the existing strands. She was so laid back during my visit with her and I am loving my hair. She is by far the most open and understanding stylist I have had in many years. I dig her vibe and the relaxed atmosphere. Grace is the best!

Tori is the best hair stylist I've ever had, and due to distance, I have to find someone else and…read moremy heart is broken. Tori is brilliant, and gave me the best cuts! She took me from long to short and helped me grow it out, and my cuts always looked fresh and not too new or too grown out, even if much time passed. I'm dragging my feet to find someone new bc I keep hoping I can somehow make the distance work. Truly, the best place ever, with the kindest folks. Go here. Be nice. Support Kink!

I read all the reviews so I made an appointment with Chelsea the owner. We discussed my hair and…read moreshe did a beautiful job cutting it. I will go back. Sondra

The five star reviews ARE TRUE!…read more First, the ambiance was so relaxing. Im talking essential oil diffuser, low chandelier lights, candles for sale, fun couches, with a maximalist-esque decor vibe, and even a little library! Second, I came in to get a bad color fixed from another salon and believe me when I say that she went above and beyond. I didn't expect much since it was in pretty bad shape coming in, but she blended it so well and did exactly what I wanted. Going back to the relaxing environment, at the shampoo bowl, I nodded off THREE times because I was so relaxed. THREE TIMES! That's never happened with uncomfortable shampoo bowls being at odd angles, but the bowl was what all shampoo bowls everywhere need to be! It's by appointment only so you'll want to book in advance if you want to get in. After I booked, I went to look for another time and she was already booked a month out. (Not surprising!!) Great conversationalist, wonderful treatment, took her time on me, and just.. what a lovely experience. I would say this place is definitely a Maplewood gem.

If you have curly hair, Kyra is That Girl!…read more I have been wanting a curly shag forever and my past stylists have either been too afraid to do it or thought it would look mullet-y, so I thought I'd try a curly hair expert. Multiple reddit threads and FB groups later, I saw enough recs for Kyra that I was ready to give her a shot. The salon itself is so cute and eclectic--the coolest thrifted decor! And I was greeted with an offer for a drink and gladly took a hot coffee on a freezing day, which was a great way to get started. Then I met Kyra who was SUCH a good listener and she continued to educate me on what she thought would work for me, told me we could always get more funky at a future appointment so I wasn't too shocked, and walked me through all the steps of styling so I could recreate her magic at home. When I tell you that she gave me the cut of my dreams, I mean it! 70s vibes with defined curls and a routine that won't take me three hours. I genuinely can't wait to go back. GO TO KYRA!

The cut and color was perfect! Unfortunately, it's growing too fast! Will get in again!read more

Great location. Hallie did a wonderful job on my haircut listening to exactly what I wanted.read more

I've been here twice before, and undoubtedly I have had the best hair experience of my life here…read more Having curly hair is hard, especially hard to trust stylists with, but Jacob at the Hair Lab worked his magic and I will return definitely. He listened to exactly what I wanted with cut and color, asked questions to make sure he and I both knew exactly what I was asking for, offered tips and recommendations, and taught me how to take best care of my hair. He truly knows what he is doing and he is extremely talented at bringing to life his art. I also really enjoy the atmosphere at the hair lab, as it's very moody and elegant and clean. The staff are extremely kind and helpful and it was pretty easy to make my appointment. The price is well worth the service as well. I look forward to trusting Jacob with my hair again soon - which is a huge deal for me having grown up in fear of trusting hair dressers with my curls.

Absolutely could not be happier with the cut I just got, and at these prices I'd be a regular here…read moreif I wasn't moving out of town next week. These guys are pros - I needed a cut bad and had a couple hours to kill downtown, so I jumped on yelp and found these barbers just a couple miles away. I rolled in with no appt (I know I should've called) and was able to get in after a short wait. Classic barber experience quick cut and I was out the door about 20min later. Serious 5star deal. Thanks!

Service is horrendous. I was seven minutes late, and even after apologizing both by text and in…read moreperson, the barber still seemed pissed like I disrupted his entire day, despite the salon being completely empty. Once I sat down, I showed him a picture of the haircut I wanted. He mentioned that product would be needed to achieve the texture, which I acknowledged. I told him to just try his best. After he was done the result looked NOTHING like the picture I showed him, I asked him about it. Bro was triggered so bad and started throwing these at me: "This is a professional salon not a kids salon go to your old barber" "I have plenty of WashU clients" "Zip it" WHEN I WAS SAYING NOTHING and the best one yet "never come back again I don't want to see your face" On top of that, he got irritated that I was occasionally looking in the mirror and at my phone to check on the process as if monitoring your own haircut is somehow offensive. At the end, he applied some powder to shape my haircut and to be honest this was not a super terrible haircut, although I thought my curtains could be more choppy like in the picture. However, I think my stylist lacks basic respect and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who expects to be treated with basic decency. Also, as my barber mentioned, the salon has a camera so if the owner sees this, feel free to check if this review is real(ensure nothing is edited out of context/no manipulative or deceptive editing). I had my haircut on aug 23 1pm.

SCAM ALERT! I…read moreinvested over $10,000 in lifetime laser hair removal packages at the spa. After notifying them I would be late to a hair appointment (with advance notice), all future services were abruptly canceled without explanation. Despite multiple good-faith attempts to resolve the issue, communication was one-sided, and I was not refunded for the unused portion of my services. I'm sharing this to help others make informed decisions before committing to prepaid or "lifetime" packages. Be sure to ask about refund policies and cancellation terms in writing.

I've been looking for a place for a good facial. I went here for the hydra facial and it was GREAT!…read more Very relaxing atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful. They explained everything to me. I was very comfortable through the entire process. I highly recommend it.

First time in the salon and had a FABULOUS experience. Blue Element is an Aveda salon, and I was…read morestopping in to get products. The gentleman who helped me was knowledgeable about product and also let me test out some hairsprays so that I could make an informed decision about what would work best for my hair. And all this at closing time! He didn't rush me one bit. In fact just the opposite, his friendly demeanor welcomed me and encouraged me to take my time. I'll definitely be going back!

A great place for hair care. Tyrone is great as is the rest of the staff. Great appointment…read morereminders. Appointments are kept on schedule and the prices are competitive. A very comfortable and friendly place.

Allison is a fantastic stylist! Great cuts and a fun environment every time. She had a wealth of…read moreknowledge and can create whatever look you're going for - from edgy to classic. Highly recommended!

I absolutely adore Allison!! I found her randomly when I needed a TERRIBLE haircut fixed and I have…read morebeen loyal to her ever since. She does an amazing job on my hair every time and is also just a fantastic person to spend time with for an hour! Highly recommended.

Sara was welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly! She listened to what I was looking for and what I…read moredidn't like about previous services done at other salons. She had great recommendations and I couldn't be happier with the end result. My hair looks shiny, healthy and refreshed! I love the color and cut and felt so confident leaving the salon. I will definitely be back and can't recommend her enough!

I asked for layers and curtain bangs. My hair is ruined. My shortest layer is to my nose. My…read morecurtain bangs are thick and uneven. Im disappointed