Want to get your hair cut while holding a dog on your lap? No problem. You can do that here! More…read moreimportantly, though, the artists and staff at Salon Sage are so welcoming, attentive, and skilled. The two ladies working the front desk greeted me with genuine happiness, and expressed interest in my answers to the questions they asked about what I do for work and that sort of thing. They also brought me tea while I waited! Diel is amazing. She really understands how to cut and layer curly hair. I cannot tell you how many times I have had my hair cut by someone who does not understand my hair type. It was a relief to have my haircut by someone who really knows what they're working with and was able to help me fulfill my style vision. Diel also helped me find a conditioner that protects my ends from breaking. It's kind of weird-- it comes in a tub and is a thick purple substance that you massage into your hair. I've never had a conditioner like it, and I love it! My husband also loves coming here. And I have to say, they did a fantastic job cutting his hair as well! He got a very cute chin length cut, that took his shaggy surfer look to the next level!

Recently tried out this salon after moving to Charleston and I am gravely disappointed. My stylist…read moreBrayden fried my hair beyond belief. It looks horrible and is breaking off. He also seemed to be on drugs during my service and was talking to another salon employee about how he was up all night the night before. I wished I would have stopped him or alerted management right away. I cried when I got home and examined my hair. Upon looking at his social media, it seems that he thinks it's funny to ruin peoples hair while on drugs.

I forgot to update my review based on Studio XO's new location. The new studio is located in the…read morestrip mall called National Crossing. It also houses the State Armory & Ziggy's Dog Parlor to name but a few. It is located across 17N from Mt. Pleasant, Roper Hospital and very near the main entrance to Park West. What a beautiful well designed, chic salon. I would expect nothing less from Damien & Alex. It's really relaxing and beautiful in here, with parking right outside the door. They also have a beautiful space/patio outside to sit & enjoy the sun. And as per usual Damien does a fantastic job with my hair color. I've been using him for years now and he never disappoints. He listens, pays attention to detail and does a phenomenal job. I love this salon and am very happy I found them.

First, if I could give 10 stars, I would. Get ready for details, folks. I want you to know exactly…read morewhy this was an exceptional experience. In the many, many years I've been augmenting my hair color (I started going gray at 16), I count myself fortunate to have only required two "fixes." This was one. I share this because when a color experience goes bad for me, it's really, really bad. And I had a big event. In TWO days. Thanks to other trusty Yelpers, I was able identify nearby salons with customers' experiences specifically addressing color (People! Share your reviews!). I drove to make an appointment, because I wanted 1) who ever I spoke with to physically see my hair (& show pics of what I "should" look like), and 2) to be ready on the off chance I could be seen right away. At Studio XO, I met Damian Gaskins. He took time to look over my hair, feel the condition, and listen to my concerns. Damian was able to get me a time slot for the next day, allocating plenty of time for what we were going to need to do. When I arrived (early!), he was finishing with another client. I was given options for a beverage, and chose the red wine. The Studio XO has wifi for guests and the space for waiting is clean and inviting. When I was seated in the chair, Damian had obviously given my predicament thought and crafted a plan that he walked through. He was going to use a multi-layered approach with a base, high-lights, and low-lights to approximate my natural look. After answering questions, Damian got to work. Over and again, he wove his tool through countless layers of hair to grab TINY sets of strands to create the color layers, demonstrating supreme attention to detail and care. You know that distinctively unpleasant smell that some professional products have? Well, folks, that was notably absent. What Damian used smelled good. And you know how many salon rinsing bowls tend to be horribly uncomfortable, with sometimes painful pressure on your neck? Also absent. The sinks were evidently carefully chosen to support the back of the head in a way that was actually restful. This was not a quick fix. Damian set aside two and a half hours. The entire time he was attentive, thoughtful, gracious, and unrushed. When he completed the color and dried and lightly styled my hair, I saw me. This was color magic (aka "highly skilled") at it's best. Even better, my hair felt silky soft and smelled awesome. Now, just in case you think my experience reflects a one time data point, let me share my observation regarding Damian's immediately prior client. That individual appeared to be a regular, was clearly delighted with the results, and the interaction was also a professionally caring and friendly engagement. Watching, I felt good about what was coming next for me. I also had a chance to see another highly satisfied customer check out. Studio XO is a cozy, thoughtful, and well designed space serving any gender. Deep, rich grays, contemporary lines, and a balance of wood and metal create a clean, attractive, well-lit, and comfortable space with an array of details to serve both client and staff needs. While you can't see the salon from the street, trust your GPS and head back towards McCanns' Pub. I highly recommend Studio XO.

Rebecca gave me the best haircut I have ever had....incredibly attuned to what I needed and…read moreexecuted my hairstyle flawlessly.

Awesome hair salon!! Janet did both mine and my daughter's cut, color and highlights and she knows…read moreher stuff! I got sooo many compliments on my hair from people since she did the work! It's very clean and everyone in the salon has a smile! Great vibes!

Mara, I just wanted to tell you how impressed I am with today's cut and gray blend. The shape is…read moreclean and tailored, and the blending is incredibly natural -- it softens everything without hiding the gray completely. It looks polished but still effortless. You really paid attention to the details, and it shows. Thank you for such great work

They overbook appointments, don't finish styling - even though the service is paid for, and even…read moreforget their customers. People should not be in tears when they leave a salon.

Simply amazing vibes and service! Will easily be hitting up this spot in the future, was booked for…read morehair and makeup along with my boyfriend's two daughters. Every single stylist was so accommodating and did a wonderful job on all three of us! Wish I had more photos but trust me: you will LOVE Canvas on King! Thank you again!!

Last minute hair stylist hero's! I had a function literally that night and I was unable to book…read moreanything sooner so these ladies saved my day and did it so fast! I looked absolutely lovely that night and my date couldn't believe how I did it in time. Thank you Carli, you are a lifesaver girl! Hit these ladies up for your next function if you happen to need a stylist on King Street.

Adrianna did a fabulous job on my curly hair! She listened attentively, provided feedback about the…read morepicture I had brought in, and explained exactly what she thought would be a great compromise. Curly hair is not easy and she knew it is best to cut it dry so she could take the individual strands into consideration. We both agreed a gloss would be a wise finish. She washed my hair, glossed it and then it was lovely! She gave me one of the best haircuts I have received and it is the perfect wash and go! I was the only customer and we got to know each other a bit while she worked. Super chill. Great prices. Have already recommended her to several people!

I've been going to this salon for 2 years! Its a woman owned business and the owner is always…read morefriendly and welcoming. She does an excellent job on my hair and her prices are reasonable. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great cut!

It's nice ans close to my house that I can walk to. Ana run to get food and get coffeeread more

If you want to waste your time and money go here! Also if you want to be totally disrespected and…read moreinsulted this is your place! Here is a picture of my hair AFTER a full set of highlights and toner. Looks the same as before.... still dark. When I asked for a refund or for Celeste to lighten it she was extremely rude and insulting and accused me of "Salon shopping and wanting free things." To be CLEAR. The hair stylist I went to for 13 years retired and I have been in the search of another one. I had someone color my hair from a previous salon orange and shared that with Celeste which is where her "salon shopping accusation came from". It was so insulting, especially because I paid her $350 for the two previous times before this and tipped her even though I wasn't very happy with the results and decided to keep giving her a chance because she is a friend. After realizing this is how she treats "friends" or unhappy clients I will not be returning. She didn't offer to fix it. She immediately came back with rude comments and insults after just expressing to her it didn't look light enough and I had taken a half day at work and paid a lot and was disappointed. I have sent this picture as well as the texts from Celeste to two other stylist friends and they both agree along with everyone I have told and shown it doesn't look different or like I just got my hair highlighted at all and that anyone in the service industry would have handled that a lot more professionally.

Got my hair done here in January. Sadly it was so burnt afterwards that it went from waist length…read moreto up near my shoulder blades. I called and the only thing offered was to get it redone but my hair was breaking at that point and before you say well what did you get done or demand be done I never demand anything I always allow the stylist to do what they think will leave my hair in good condition. I've never been picky. Make sure when you go you get a stylist that's been there a good while.

My young adult daughter when it for a mini partial advertised for $140 on their website. She has…read morebeen several times before and always been happy. This time she was with a dofferent stylist, Rylie, who decided to do a "root smudging" treatment without informing her or telling her it would bring her total to $290 including tip. When I called to discuss the person on the phone said no one was there to remedy the situation. She said she would get back to me before the end of the day and she did not. My daughter was totally taken advantage of and this was very unethical. They advertise transparency on their website but that was definitely not our experience. Buyer beware. Very disappointed in their lack of attention to make this right. Instead a received a text saying that she consulted my daughter before doing the root smudge. Never were these words used and never did Rylie tell her this was an additional cost to whatever she supposedly did. Her hair doesn't even look different from when she went it. Crooks.