I've been going for years now. Great service and quality products. Super friendly and skilled.

Yesterday was my first experience here at Shag Salon. I wanted a color in my hair for the new year (purple or pink) I came across Mel's Instagram account and loved her work so I came to see her. I was skeptical on trying a new salon because I had only put Paul Mitchell and redken products in my hair but I'm soooo happy I tried this place out!! I love aveeda! Mel sat me down and explained everything she would be doing on my hair. She then would explain the products she was using and telling me exactly what was going on! After getting the color put on, I sat down to get rinsed.. usually that's my least favorite part because it hurts my back and neck but the rinse chairs they have are so comfortable! I've never felt so comfortable getting rinsed out. She did a great job & I'm definitely going back to her. Highly recommended. Attached are pictures of the end result! Thanks Mel! My hair now feels soooo soft and healthy. I've gotten so many compliments from the time I left the salon! read more

Shag Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Gilroy, California

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This is my second time at Shag with Mel and both times I've been so happy! I wanted a balayage and she was able to explain to me how light she can get me during each process and kept my hair looking and feeling so healthy. I have gotten so many compliments! I will definitely be coming backB read more

Shag Salon - Aveda stylist, balayage hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Gilroy, California

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In town for work and I love going to Aveda salons ..rarely do the disappoint. The salon is cozy located downtown Gilroy. One thing I look forward to at Aveda salons is the Tea (or wine) unfortunately I do not think they had any as it wasn't offered by receptionist when I arrived. I also look forward to the hand message, or aromatic scalp message with warm towel wrap...this tends to vary from salon to salon. I didn't experience any of these either. However BECKY my stylist was AMAZING! She listened to what I was looking for and far exceeded my expectations! She is why I am giving 4 stars.. had any of the other things happened this would be 5 stars for sure. Maybe it was just an off day. Either way I will return while In town simply to get an amazing cut with great conversation from BECKY :) read more

I heard nothing but raves about this salon so i decided to give it a try. The stylist i was referred to was booked for months (good sign) so i was given an appt with another stylist. My review is based on my one and only visit. I know the basics of doing hair (Cosmetology graduate) and have been doing my own hair for decades. I wanted to try a place that was clean and sanitary, professional, with excellent customer service. This place almost met those expectations. I was greeted warmly and had wine during my visit. Nice treat! I love that they use Aveedo natural products I went in for highlights. The final result was mediocre for the price. There were other issues but in the end I expected more for $175. read more

Dana is the most AMAZING hair stylist. It took many years from salon to salon trying to find a good hairstylist and I finally found my home at shag salon and my gem of stylist Dana. She is sweet,listens to what I want,gives me great advice for my hair,and also seems she genuinely cares about her clients. My first experience there Dana greeted me with a smile and offered me something to drink while I waited. Shag salon is clean,warm,cozy,and friendly. Great customer service and I highly recommend Dana. Glad I walked in to check it out. It's gilroy hidden treasure. read more

I got a gift of a haircut for my out of control hair from my BF :P . I met with Heather and she was awesome!!! She listened to my concerns, the way I style my hair, etc. She gave me some tips and we talked about future ideas (I have lots of them!) Ways to take care of my mess of curls and extremely thick hair. She took the time to straighten my hair (no easy or quick feat) and then gave me a great cut and thinned it out. I was so impressed with her and the salon in general. The salon was amazing and so welcoming! They are a family owned business and make their new and old customers eager to come back! It's like a mini day at the spa! I can't wait to visit again!! read more

After seeing how amazing the girl at Starbucks hair always looks, I finally asked her where she gets her hair done. She told me she goes to Lea Rogers at Shag Salon. I immediately drank my latte and called Shag Salon to book my appointment with Lea. I have a rather difficult schedule which only leaves late evening or Saturday appointments to work for me. I had to book a few weeks out because Lea's schedule was really full. I took this as another sign that Lea was great...she's so busy with clients that you have to book far in advance. My appointment day finally came. My stressed tresses were finally getting a cut after 6 long months. Lea sat me right down and began to massage my scalp with an amazing Aveda oil. She asked me what I'd like done to my hair and then gave her recommendation. I'm always open to an experts advice especially when we're talking about my hair. After the shampoo, she worked my hair like nobodies business. There was zero awkward moments of silence given that this was my first time meeting Lea. She was so easy to talk to, not gossipy and certainly knew what she was doing. I was in and out of there in an hour which I truly appreciate. The salon was very stylish, clean and has a fantastic supply of Aveda products. Shag has a new home on 5th Street in Gilroy as of early November. I'm looking forward to seeing Lea again soon. read more

Ok...this is no ratatattat hair salon!! My girl Tiffany is as good as it gets!! shag salon has a great staff, is very professional and the salon itself is so cute and stylish!! Tiffany is awesome with color and highlights!! She is up front and honest and will not let you leave looking wack!! Everywhere I go I always get compliments on my hair color. I absolutely love Tiff and drive all the way from San Jose to Gilroy just to get my hair done!! Five Stars for my girls at Shag!!! read more

Another great visit with Heather :) I screwed my hair up (bleached it without her... dumb) and she is helping me get it back to healthy. Not sure what I would do without her. Probably end up bald LOL! They had a grand opening customer appreciation day on 2/6 and all the employees were so cute and excited! This salon has a huge heart. They have shown this many times in many ways. I feel so lucky to have found them through a friend. read more

I've been getting my hair done by Debbie for more than 10 years now. I'm always impressed by not only her skill and professionalism but also by the work ethic of the stylists at this salon. The salon is absolutely beautiful and I've never had an experience that wasn't great. If you're looking for a salon that has it all, Shag Salon is the best. read more

Make no bones about it... these ladies are professionals and know what they are doing. I go to Kim S. and she is absolutely fantastic. She is talented, knows exactly what she is doing and most importantly she LISTENS to what I am asking for (anyone ever had the opposite experience and walk out of the salon wondering what happened)? I will also say that the salon has a great "vibe" in general. I've been to so many salons (when I used to go to Los Gatos especially), that are so snooty and just make you feel uncomfortable. There is no cattiness here. It is like a little family. I can't say enough great things about the salon, or Kim, my hairstylist. If you haven't gone, you must try :-) read more

I absolutely love this place. I started coming to this salon a year or two ago after my regular hair stylist moved. I chose Shag Salon based on the reviews and the fact that it's within walking distance. It's a bit pricey, but you get what you paid for. I see Leah, and she is amazing. One day I said "just go nuts with my hair. Do what you feel best." and she did. It was the best hair cut I have ever gotten. Leah is pleasant to talk to, and one of the only people I feel I can freely talk about myself (usually I prefer focusing on the person I am talking to). The products are very good. They use Aveda. I get my hair dyed red, and the color is still there after 6 weeks, with the help of some color conserving shampoo and conditioner. I would definitely recommend Leah for anyone like me that is indecisive about what they want done with their hair. She won't steer you wrong. You will have to book several weeks out though, as she is very popular! read more

Wow! Bianca calmed me right down with a scalp and shoulder massage with peppermint! This girl rocked! Totally the best cut I've had in a long time! read more

Still lovin' my Brazilian blowout from Lea! Thanks, Heather for my new feather extensions! I love them. read more

I want to RAVE about Dana!! I was a lost soul when it came to finding a hairstylist the last 3 years until I happened upon Shag Salon and stylist Dana. I liked her immediately because of her professional and warm demeanor. I feel like a very appreciated customer by her and Shag salon. She is EXCELLENT in hair color. She has a gift of applying the right color combination every time (I'm quite picky, Ive been through many stylists in the last few years). I finally found a stylist that I feel comfortable and confident in their abilities. I always get compliments on my cut and color where ever I go. Dana ROCKS!! She is an great addition to a great salon. i recommend Dana and Shag Salon HIGHLY!! You will not be disappointed!! read more

Debbie is the best!! I rarely get my hair done (I'm talking once a year) and after today, I want to make it a regular thing (as it should be!) she did such an amazing job and I left feeling so happy & refreshed! The cut was perfect and I LOVE how she styled it! Thank you, Debbie!! read more

Everything at Shag was top notch. The atmosphere, product line, cleanliness, staff were all upscale. Heather, the owner, is amazing she is so great at what she does and is truly competent, sweet and passionate about her clients and business. She also owns an awesome beauty bar that is such a great addition to downtown Gilroy. I was very spoiled there. Her generous nature is evident in the many fundraisers she always contributes to as well to he Gilroy community. Heather's heart, commitment and superb customer service really stood out to me. Megan, stylist new to Shag, gave me a great haircut, really taught me how to style my hair and she texturized it so well. Would definitely recommend going to either of them. I feel lucky to have two classy establishments in Gilroy. read more

I used to go to this salon. Loved my stylist Dana. She is amazing!!!!! Absolutely hate the receptionist she is rude and an embarrassment to this salon. After my last encounter with her I wrote this salon off. Too bad too. I will not return as long as she is there. I sent my husband in there today to buy me my hair product and she was cough and sneezing all over the product. We are not germaphobes but that was gross!!!!! read more

Pricey!!!!!!! Like they are the only Game in Town.... The front of this place should give you an indication.. Cold and uncomfortable setting... Cramped.. The stylists are on top of one another. Noisy! Very Rude and impersonal!!!! Dana... No way!!! don't let her cut your Hair... Worst cut I have every had.. Needs to do old lady roller do's.... read more

Okay ladies look no more! If you want a professional and warming enviorment to transform your hair in to the beauty it deserves, shag is your salon! I have been going to Kim for years now and she is the best of the best. Not only does she have many years of experience under her belt, but everytime I visit her she always has a new vision for my hair, that I would of never even thought of. I use to drive all the way to morgan hill to have her do my hair, so when I found out the salon was moving to gilroy, I was so stoked. I have referred many friends and family members to kim and they have all given the same reviews, that she is an amazing gal that knows what she's doing. She just gave me a blonde ombre and i'm in love, I dont have to worry about roots and it looks natural even. I can't wait to see what she has in store for me in the future, I love changing things up. So bottom line, go to the best salon in gilrory and visit kim, trust me you will not be dissapointed! - Megan :) read more

Great service, prices are little bit high but I can survive :) It was great to hear "you look nice" next day in the office :) Thank you and I'll be back for sure ;) read more

Well, Heather has done it again. She is AMAZING. She knows my hair better than I do! I have had long hair (below my shoulder blades) since the 8th grade - I'm 30 so that kinda tells you how long I've had long hair. I've been wanting to cut my hair short - about to my chin, but I've been too scared to do it. I didn't really like how my short hair looked in 8th grade, but knew that I wanted to try something different. In one of my previous appointments with Heather she told me something that I had thought about for awhile after- it was that in each picture you have of yourself you should be able to tell what year it was by your hairstyle. What an amazing idea! I thought, "You know, she's right!' and so on my next appointment with her I had her cut my hair short. She cut my hair about an inch below what I thought would look good on me (silly me, I should have known that she knew better than I did with what to do to my hair). The length was longer than I had anticipated and I really had my heart set on my hair being up to my chin. Well my hair is naturally wavy and she had straightened it. I went home thinking that I should call her up to just get it cut shorter a little more. Um, wrong! Heather knows what she is doing! When I finally washed my hair, my natural wave bounced back to the perfect spot that I had wanted and my hair looks amazing! So much so that I don't think I'll ever have long hair again. It's easy to manage and it looks like I spent so much time on my hair when all I did was put in the Aveda Be Curly gel (that Heather gave me a tip on - she ALWAYS has great tips and tells you how best to take care of the hair she so lovingly cut) and let my hair naturally dry. Lesson learned - never second guess her work. She knows what she is doing. And she does it SO well! Thank you Heather! read more

Just had my first experience here at Shag and left completely satisfied. Tiffany is truly a master stylist and did an amazing job. Her skills and her loving attitude made my whole experience. She listened to what I wanted done and did exactly that. Mel the receptionist got me in quick and helped me book my next two appointments for the holiday season. Can't wait to go back! read more

I have been going to Dana for fifteen years and I can't say enough good things about her. From the first time she did my hair I felt comfortable and confident she had my best interest in mind. She always asks what I want done prior to starting. If I'm not satisfied, which has maybe been twice in fifteen years, she will redo it without charge. I have always found her to be very upbeat, positive and attentive to my personal beauty needs. Dana is focused professionally, always keeping up on the latest styles and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone. read more

I've been a loyal customer for years and my hair always looks fabulous! Love this place!

dana has always done a wonderful job on all my friends hair and she definitely is a master in coloring and cutting ive never seen much better shes new to shags but has over 25 years of expirence so i would recomend her any one thats looking for good quality hair styles and colors i know once you have her do your hair you will always have her do your hair shes the best read more

I recently went to Shag for the first time and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I got the best color and cut that I have had in years from their newest stylist Becky Mah! I have really thick hair that can be difficult to cut/color. Becky took her time, asked me exactly what I wanted and made sure I was completely happy with the end product. I have gotten many compliments over the last few weeks and I was happy to tell them "Becky at Shag did it!". Becky is amazing, and the whole staff is very professional and friendly. The atmosphere and the staff are warm and inviting. I left not only with a great haircut but also feeling spoiled and pampered. I can't wait for my next appointment! read more

I love this place. I've always had long hair so I was kinda scared to get a short hair style. I love my short hair and I am definitely going to become a regular! read more

Let me start by saying I LOVE THIS SALON! :) If you are on the fence, call now and book an appointment with Megan. I moved to California 3 years ago from New York, and was lost looking for a new hair stylist. One of my friends recommended Shag Salon, and after my first visit, this is the only place I go! Every person I have met at this salon has been lovely, but if you are looking for blonde highlights, Megan is incredible! She has such a wonderful personality, and no matter how long my color takes, it always goes by quickly because she is so easy to talk to. I am notoriously picky about coloring and cutting my hair, and I have never left Megan without feeling beautiful and loving my hair. I have also never been asked more times in my life where I got my hair done because- the color looks so natural and healthy. Seriously, I rarely write reviews - but I genuinely wanted to write a review about how much I love this salon and Megan! read more

I absolutely hate to write bad reviews but I will not be going back to this salon. The first time I went, the stylist they scheduled was not notified she had an appointment that day, so I waited over an hour to get my hair done. The second visit was great. The third visit I waited 35 minutes to get seen and no one notified me that the stylist was running late with a client. The stylist did not even seem really bothered that she was running late and it was obvious she did not know what I had scheduled. I wanted a full foil and a haircut but I ended up with a partial foil and a haircut. I think this may have been the direction she went because of the time aspect. They seemed apologetic about all the waits but I definitely got the feeling because I was not a part of the local crowd my business was not as valued as other customers. Sorry Shag Salon, 3 strikes you're out. I will not be recommending you to any friends. read more