Started with Mel when she first opened the Salon and went to Taylor, now see Audrey and have had…read moreamazing results with all of them! Always feel great leaving the salon and they ask a lot of questions to make sure they give me what I'm wanting.

Store is clean and tidy. Employees working here are knowledgeable and very friendly. Always happy…read moreto shop here

Idk what the matter is with the rest of these reviews because good gravy this place is FABULOUS!!!!…read moreSuper helpful workers, wide selection of product, love the smell of the store. Would give 10 stars if I could.

Claudia has been my "Beauty Goddess" (inside joke from years ago) for over 32 years since 1988…read more She once joked that we've been together longer than a lot of people have been married. My updated review may be a bit long but it is extremely necessary at this time. In 1990 I started dental hygiene school at University of California, San Francisco so I temporarily moved from Orland to San Francisco. At that time Claudia also saw clients at a salon in Palo Alto on some weekends so it was really convenient for me to see her there. In 1998, my late husband and I permanently moved to San Francisco when he started physical therapy school at UCSF. In 2001 Claudia got married and we attended her wedding on Kauai to a sweet guy I went to high school with. Eventually life got too busy for regular trips up to our hometown and my husband and I found stylists here in SF. But, we were never really thrilled and old photos confirm it. In 2006 my dad was diagnosed with a terminal illness and was hospitalized taking us back up to Chico every Thursday night through Monday morning for about six weeks. We had to cancel our hair appointments in SF and were looking at bit scruffy. Knowing that Claudia is generally booked solid for months and doesn't ordinarily take new clients, I took a chance anyway and reached out to her letting her know that we were in Chico and of our situation. She said, "Oh. Can you come in at 6pm tomorrow?" I thought that it was a miraculous turn of events and someone else must have cancelled. Turns out she stayed late just for us!!! My husband commented the next day that, "She's the only one who can ever get my hair right." He wasn't wrong. (heehee). My dad passed away a few hours after I saw Claudia five weeks later. Knowing that we would be going up to Orland more often to see our elderly parents we made the decision to break up with our SF stylists and get back together with our Beauty Goddess. Sadly, my husband passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly two years later in 2008. Claudia was there for me then just as she has always been, and worked hard to keep the vibe of the salon quieter and more relaxed & anxiety-free the first few times I was back in after he died. So here we are in 2020. On March 13th I had to return early from a month-long vacation due to Covid restrictions. I was in the middle of selling a house in Orland and had to be in the area on March 17th to finalize it. Again miraculously Claudia was able to see me that day with both of us assuming that a shut-down was eminent. And of course it was. In mid-June my hair was looking pretty funky so I reached out to ask what over the counter hair color would be the least damaging. Claudia responded by sending me my hair color formula and then talking me through the application process. I don't have the patience for the detail regarding my hair that she does but the outcome was presentable. I told her that I would promise not to color anyones hair if she promised not to clean anyones teeth. In July, state regulations allowed Claudia to open her salon but for numerous reasons I was hesitant to schedule. I was so grateful when she called letting me know that she had had a short-notice cancellation and offered the time spot to me. I happily drove up to see her and especially enjoyed having the luxury of being the only client in the salon. But it's important to note that at Mecca Salon, each stylist has their own room with a door that closes. When I left, I jokingly said something to the effect of seeing her in another four months. Well, not surprisingly Butte County closed salons just a few days later. When the restriction was lifted recently, Claudia reached out to me. Again, I was not comfortable scheduling in advance. Fortunately, Claudia reached out to me with an opening today. Turns out she came in just to take care of me and once again I had the luxury of being the only client in the salon the majority of the time. As a dental hygienist I have a solid grasp of proper infection control and Claudia's sanitation protocol is very thorough. She cannot use her blow drier at this time but so what. Yes, the appointment takes longer without the use of the large hair dryer to process my hair color. Again, so what. I truly appreciate all of the steps she's taking to ensure client's safety. Cheers to another 33 years together, Claudia!

Waited over 5 months to get a call back to book an appointment so I could use a gift card. I…read morefinally got tired of waiting and went to use it on the shop thinking I could at least get some good hair products, except I couldn't find any. I struggled to find things to use the gift card on actually. I did see a couple people leave really happy, wish I could've been one of them. Oh well at least it was a gift card and now I don't ever have to worry about trying to book with them again, or ever stepping foot back into that weird smelling salon.

Tiffany was excellent and very professional! We had to make a last minute change to plans and she…read morewas able to accommodate our needs on short notice. Highly recommend!

Tiffany is amazing. She did my make up for our wedding, which was a Covid wedding in our parents'…read morebackyard. She understood perfectly what I wanted, was willing to try new things, was so flexible, made me look beautiful. I would highly recommend. So grateful she made me look beautiful on my special day.

I've had my hair cut by Theresa, and had body sugaring done by Brandi. Both experiences were very…read morenice, professional, and comfortable. I believe that Brandi is the only person in Chico to offer body sugaring. (For those unaware, it's less irritating than waxing.) Both Brandi and Theresa cared about my experiences with them, and I never felt like I was just a "customer." They have all kinds of local crafts and homemade scrubs available for sale, too. Great experience, and I've already booked my next appointment!

I just had lash extensions with Brandi, she is so talented! It's a lengthy process but Brandi made…read moreit very comfortable and easy. My lashes look amazing and her sweet nature made me feel at ease the entire time. She specializes in natural skincare and uses the best products with pure ingredients. I plan to come back for a facial soon. I would highly recommend her for all your skin and beauty needs! They also have a really cool beauty bar where you can design your own product including your own personal scent using their huge essential oil selection! Super cool!!

I have been seeing Aneta for close to a decade and will follow her wherever she goes!…read more She has done my hair for formal events, taken me from bobs to long layers, and she will be the ONLY person to ever color my hair! Not only is she talented, she genuinely cares about the happiness of her clients. Her prices are fair and she takes her time to ensure that every client that leaves her chair is comfortable and satisfied. The salon itself is small, but considering that there are only two stylists it is comfortable. It is always kept neat and clean. I'd recommend AFresh to anyone!

I have followed Nancy from other salons, and I love this cute little place they have opened up in a…read morelittle strip mall. Very conveniently located (for me), and easy to get in and out. It is a very clean and friendly little shop. Make an appointment, the gals are good and the clients come in like clockwork, so not a pick for a walk-in appointment unless it is your lucky day.

Stepping into Hannah Wing's studio is more than a routine appointment; it's a bespoke experience…read more The moment you enter her salon, you're surrounded by an ambiance that speaks volumes about her meticulous attention to detail, warm hospitality, and unwavering commitment to excellence. I've been with Hannah for two years now, and truly, she's not just a stylist--she's an artist whose expertise and genuine care consistently shines through. She dedicates time to listening, educating, and delivering personalized hairstyles (specializing in color, blonding, and extensions) with effortless precision. And her vibrant energy makes every visit memorable. She is attentive, personable, and just a lot of fun--I simply adore her! I guarantee you will, too.

I booked my appointment over a month in advance and I was so excited to have my hair done here and…read morefinally try getting lash extensions. But instead I left humiliated and having wasted $160+ for eyelash extensions that didn't even last the day before they started falling out. I was told that the stylist wouldn't touch my hair because I have dark bumpy skin on the back of my neck and her "insurance doesn't cover that". Saying this OUT LOUD in a salon full of people and even wanting to pull the owner over to look. I was mortified. I've always been heavy, so I've always had social anxieties and coming here I was already stepping out of my comfort zone because all the photos they decide to share are of beautiful thin women with perfect hair. But with being heavy, that includes the issue I have with dark patches of skin on my neck, arms and other places. It's normal and I've grown to accept it. I arrived with my hair up so I'm sure she saw the skin when I entered and I'm sure that's why she wanted to do my eyelashes first, because she knew she wouldn't be doing my hair. 90 minutes of laying on that awful table, I immediately told her there was something in my eye but she didn't believe me. My eye was incredibly sore for the next day or so because there was a lash that made it's way above my eye somehow. Had to have fallen in when she removed the tape and I could finally open my eyes. When I went to sit in the chair she walked into the back, came back, wanted to put my hair down from the bun then as soon as she lifted it all into a clip she asked me "are you aware of what's going on back here?" Then proceeded to tell me she just looked at her insurance and it's not something thats covered. I was mortified. Tears started rolling not only from the irritation in my eye but now this, too. As you can see in the photo the extensions have barely made it into day 4. I'm afraid to brush them because I know more will just come out. I didn't shower until 2 days after my appointment, I haven't been pulling on them or over brushing them. I've been home, not doing anything but loafing around in a depression and sleeping. No reason they should be falling out like this. So yeah, like I said.. complete waste of $160.

Heather and her team were amazing! We had 7 bridesmaids and the bride, and they finished everyone's…read morehair with time to spare! Everyone's hair turned out perfect. Heather is so kind and brings such a wonderful calm to the wedding morning. I couldn't recommend her enough!

I am so glad I found Heather for my bridal hair. She was amazing, so accommodating and…read moreprofessional. I was so happy to have her there for our special day.