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Serene Salon

5.0 (16 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

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Kayla T.

Sidney always takes the time to listen to what I want and provide expert advice on what would look best for my hair and face. The level of attention and care is outstanding and I receive so many compliments when I get my hair done by Sidney. Today I needed highlights and a haircut and the end result was beyond my expectations! I highly recommend Sidney if you are looking for a hair stylist that goes above and beyond and makes your hair look vibrant and healthy!

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Kial T.

Came in today to get my hair toned by Sidney. I've been going to her for over a year now but this was my first time in the new suite! First off; Sidney's work is amazing. Each and every time I go to her, she exceeds my expectations and leaves me feeling like a new refreshed person. She's very accommodating and communicative on what we're able to achieve or reach with my hair goals. I've gotten baby-lights done a few times now, but have very minimal damage or breakage. Next the space; I love the new space. It's intimate yet spacious with two large mirrors. The hair washing station is comfortable. The area itself is very clean and minimal. Sidney also made the directions to get to the suite very clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend going to Sidney for your hair needs and goals.

Haircut with long layers & face framing

I had such a great experience here! Sidney gave me a long layered haircut with face framing layers and styled it with a curl blowout. I love the result! My hair feels so much lighter, healthier, and bouncy. On top of being super talented, Sidney was so funny, sweet, and friendly the whole time--she made the appointment fly by. The salon is very clean and tidy, with a fun vibe. I left feeling super refreshed. Definitely recommending Sidney to anyone looking for a stylist who's amazing at what they do!

Britney T.

Been going to Sidney for years and will follow her to any location she goes to!! Super friendly, clean, and very chill! She cut my hair exactly how i wanted and i'm so happy with the results! Def recommend to anyone looking for a new stylist!

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Gannon G.

She's AMAZING!!! I mean you can tell from the photos how much she transformed me. She was so kind, offered free snacks, and had great consulting advice about what I wanted. The salon was so cute and clean, the vibes were IMMACULATE! My sister referred me, and I referred my best friend right after the appt. I'm very choosy with who touches my hair and she treated it with nothing but respect. Ugh can't get over how great my experience was. 10/10!!!

First session dimensional highlights

Omg where do I even begin with this review.. Sidney is literally the best hair stylist ever. My coworker recommended her and I am soooo glad I listened to her. Getting your hair done by Sidney is an EXPERIENCE! My first time going to her, we were laughing and talking like we knew each other for years. She's so personable and friendly, it's like I've known her my whole life! She's so funny and sweet as well. I told her about my previous experiences with another hair stylist who basically damaged my hair and it took me 4 years to convince myself to get my hair colored again. I told Sidney how this hair stylist complained about my hair - how it's so difficult to work with, complained about combing my hair because it got so tangled after bleach/toner, etc. This other stylist also commented on my personal health and said some really nasty things about me and I never felt comfortable getting my hair done after that.... Until I met Sidney!!! She took care of me and also kept the integrity of my hair. Always asking if I'm comfortable or to let her know if she's hurting me when she combs my hair, if the temp of the hair dryer is too hot, etc. You can tell she LOVES what she does and that she loves her clients as well. The proof is in her artwork! My first session we did dimensional highlights which didn't take long at all. In total the whole process took about 3-4 hrs! I loved it because my hair looked very sunkissed and was easy to upkeep. However, I wanted to go lighter and I booked a full highlight service with Sidney this time around. She did warn me that the appointment would be a LONG one. I'm glad she starts her appts super early because it still gives me enough time to run errands since there's so much time left in the day. I showed Sidney a few inspo pics and omg. The results literally blew me away. I never thought in a million years that my hair could ever turn out how it did. I've been feeling super sad about my appearance for the past few years (thanks COVID pandemic lol). So I never treated myself because I thought I didn't deserve it however 2024 is the year that I started to pick myself back up and get my health back together and work on my appearance... Sidney made me feel so beautiful after I got my hair done. I already received so many compliments and I'm just so happy to have Sidney as a hair stylist! Also, her salon is so cute. So clean and chic! Literally SPOTLESS. I love how her salon is bigger than the usual studio suites so it does not feel cramped at all. There's a ton of space and I told her I love how it sets the vibe for a "calming/relaxing" experience! If you're looking for a sign to book with Sidney - just do it. You WON'T regret it!

i've been getting my hair done with sidney since september and i love her so much!!! the times i've got my hair done with her, i've left more happy than i could have ever imagined with my hair. shes such a sweetheart, and always makes me feel comfortable in the chair. after coming to sidney ill never go anywhere else, she never disappoints!!! book with her!! she's absolutely amazing at what she does!!

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As a returning client, I have to say I am so lucky to have found Sidney to style my hair. Her new salon is so clean and refreshing and the whole vibe was comfy! She is one of the sweetest stylist I've known, and one thing that I like about the whole experience is that she really care about your hair and she would educate you on the aftercare routine. All of the hair products she recommended are great products and they actually make a huge contribution to your hair. Thank you, Sidney!!!

I love Serene Salon!! I've been going to Sidney for quite a while and she never fails to make me look my absolute best. She always makes sure that I achieve the hair I want, whether that be more highlights, a tone, and even just a haircut. Her new place is absolutely amazing too! It's so clean and put together. Very welcoming atmosphere! Not only does she care about doing hair, she makes sure I am taken cared for! She has snacks, place to do work, and even just there to chat too. Sidney is just the best!

this is my current hair and i love it so much. i sent her a few inspo photos and it literally looks exactly like the inspo photos
Christine Lou J.

sidney is such an amazing hairstylist and she hands down has the best personality ever! i've gone to her a few times now to get my hair colored and every time i had the best experience. my first time coming to her i was very nervous because i've never had my hair bleached, but she was so nice and talked me through all the steps, so i understood what was happening. she did the same talking through the steps the next time i went to color my hair as well, so i felt very comfortable throughout the appointment. she communicates well through the phone, is very easy to talk to, very precise with her work, and she uses amazing products. her salon has a nice ambiance, is well cleaned, smells super good, and she even stocks drinks and snacks, which is just going above and beyond for her clients. i 1000% would recommend her to anyone wanting to get their hair done, whether it be a coloring, bleaching, or haircuts, she can do all amazingly!

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“I have been going to Sidney for years for my hair needs, but it has been a while since I last visited her.”

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