I loved my experience at Hour Rose Salon! I typically do not stray from my regular stylist because…read moreI have had really bad haircuts in the past, but this salon looked cute and reputable so I gave it a try. I drive past it all the time, so it's a great location for me. This salon has a total "cool girl" vibe. I have been to other salons that felt more "cool" and "exclusive", but those environments were not welcoming. I grew up getting cuts from my mom and going to places like Supercuts. I am extremely low maintenance with my hair and normally maybe get it cut once or twice a year. In the past, other stylists at nicer salons have looked down on me for that and made comments that made me feel like I wasn't doing enough or that I was less than. Hour Rose Salon and Duffy made me feel very normal, welcomed, and accepted for exactly who I am. I can't say how much I appreciated that, especially in an environment where it would be so easy to make people like me feel like we're not doing enough. I booked online and chose Long Haircut. I like that the services are listed by length and give clear descriptions as to what you'll receive. It was also really easy to get in, I booked an appointment for less than 24 hours away. Before you choose date and time, you can select a stylist. All the options for stylists are given with a quick bio and typically also show their Instagram name so you can check out their work. If you don't care about who you get, you can also pick "any stylist" and just choose your date and time. I ended up selecting Duffy because I liked the photos on her insta and she mentioned specializing in curly hair (I think!). There's a great variety of stylists at the salon and I'm sure you'd be in good hands with any of them. Parking was extremely easy and free, and I was welcomed like I'd been there before. So sweet! The salon is clean and smells really nice. I was offered a drink of my choice (mint tea!) and showed to my chair to start my pre-haircut consultation. My consultation was quick (not too quick) but thorough. I showed some pictures of myself and pointed out what I liked and didn't like about certain haircuts I'd had in the past. Duffy asked clarifying questions and was extremely careful and listened to me. As the haircut went on, Duffy checked in on me to make sure I was liking what was happening, like length and certain techniques. She noted some qualities about my hair that no other professionals I've seen before have called out, which was so interesting! My hair has a very different texture beneath and on the top layer, and nobody's really pointed that out before. It was really nice talking to someone who knows curly hair. Duffy walked me through some care for my hair and shared some tips on how to book if I'd like to come in for trims and maintenance. I didn't feel like I was being sold to or like I was a number - it was a lovely experience overall. I am so happy with my hair and can't wait to come back.

Loved the vibe of this place, it was easy to book appointments and my sister and I both loved our…read morestylists. Rizzo did amazing for my cut and was so nice!!!

Great salon. I highly recommend Ashley. She listens well what I want and delivers results. The…read moresalon is always clean.

Michelle Bridgeforth is truly the best -- incredibly gifted, talented, precise, and always up for…read moreanything I want to try. I've been seeing her for 14 years, and in that time I've had long hair, short hair, medium hair, brown, black, gray, blonde, red, auburn, strawberry brown, and even maroon -- and she has nailed every single one. No matter what idea I bring in, she rolls with me and executes it with a level of professionalism that is extraordinary. Her haircutting skills are absolutely top-notch, and she always makes me feel confident walking out the door. I always joke that she is one of my longest successful relationships -- and I'm not kidding! She's amazing at what she does, and I appreciate her so much. Highly recommend Michelle Bridgeforth at Flagship Salon! ‍

Love the atmosphere, cleanliness, happy people and great cut by Nicole! My go to every 5 weeks. Go…read moretreat yourself!

I saw Alex for the first time today and received a perfect haircut.....and I can be pretty fussy…read morewhen it comes to my haircuts. She provided plenty of tips in handling my hair issues (ever changing the past few years) and great styling tips for my current cut. It was a very successful first appointment and I felt very satisfied with the outcome (first appointments with a new stylist can make me feel a bit nervous). Not the case here. I knew I was in good hands! Alex made a few small changes/corrections to my current cut that were just what I needed. I left Merite HOB feeling very happy that I chose to book with Alex!! It's a lovely salon and I found the front desk friendly and exceedingly helpful.

I went here to get my hair cut after a particularly bad experience. Scheduling online was easy and…read moreseamless. There was the caveat of cancellation, and needing a bigger window of time in order to avoid late fees (which is good for others to be aware of). I wasn't concerned about this as I scheduled this visit yesterday and had full intention to go in although i can see this being a challenge if it's scheduled out and something comes up. My stylist was Veronica, and she took ample time to ask me about what I wanted, how I liked my look and asked about a lot of nuance to ensure I got the look I wanted. She took her time and was willing to modify when I noticed I wanted it shorter. She was knowledgeable about fine hair, the products and different things likely impacting my hair. I appreciated this. The atmosphere of the salon was sort of bustling, many bodies moving about, a lot of chatter and noise. This isn't unexpected nor was it a bad thing but could be good to note if noise levels are hard for some people. The aesthetic of the salon was airy but chic. I appreciated the decor and the products used were interesting. I'm excited to see if they irritate my scalp (as some do) or if these will be products I'll be able to purchase and begin using regularly!

Graham is an excellent stylist. He also does a great job. I highly recommend Graham and this salon.read more

DISCLAIMER: I followed my favorite stylist here, so I planned to be thrilled in advance…read more This is a really quaint retreat in Downtown Hopkins, an area I'm not readily familiar with. The space is cozy and feels like everything is placed properly (is that 'good flow?'). I love the services that are offered and may have to try something new. Meanwhile, this is where Erika, my Style Goddess, is working her magic. If you want a terrific haircut (bonus: She's a certified Deva Stylist!) and the VIP treatment, get in her chair! She'll take great care of you and you'll leave looking like a zillion bucks. It's totally worth learning how to get to Hopkins!

I can't believe I just found this place! I've lived in Hopkins for my entire life, and I just had…read moremy first haircut with Kat at Sozo Salon last week! I have wavy/curly hair, and Kat spent so much time dry cutting my curls to perfection. This is my first and only yelp review, because I loved the haircut that much. The prices are unbeatable and the service was amazing! I will definitely be returning in a couple of weeks for a full highlight.

Jaynee Studer For…read morethe past seventy - four years, I have been getting my hair cut about every five to six weeks. In that number of years, I have been to many barbers and stylists. The reason I am writing this review is to say that Jaynee Studer at Sakada is the best stylist I have ever had. I have been going to her for over two and one - half years and she is superb in every respect. She is an exceptional stylist and has found a way to cut my hair (with all of its cowlicks) so that it always looks very nice when she is finished. For over ten years, I went to a stylist at another salon and, after ten years, she could never even remember on which side I parted my hair! Jaynee is exceptional in her techniques and I would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a stylist. Besides being excellent at her profession, Jaynee is also very friendly and personable and a good person with whom to have a conversation. I always look forward to my appointments with her.

I went to Sakada at the beginning of the new year, had a nice Balayage, and cut with one of the…read morestylists there. I returned to get a nice new look for date night; unfortunately, I had horrible service this time around. I did bring in a reference photo for inspiration. I was open to talking about colors if there was a need to. I was a golden blonde on the parts that were balayage from last time. After some discussion, Melia asked if I looked like the reference photo and if I would be happy. I said yes. The service started fine, but she didn't get a lift from my hair. She said she feared damage, but I don't know why she didn't do a strand test if that was the case. Either way, she went through it again, and this time, it lifted very yellow. I was pretty concerned when she was drying it and not noticing that it needed some correction. She kept saying there were light issues, but being next to a big window, I didn't feel that was the case. I asked her if we could put some toner or something to help it. She did this, but it left blue spots in my hair, and I felt my blonde pieces were inconsistent in tone and application. She styled me before I really had a chance to look it over and as we were over time she had me pay her. She gave me her card and kind of awkwardly said if I needed anything to contact her. When I got home, I looked at my hair closer, but it didn't look good. I went to straighten it to get a better look at the issues; it was apparent that this was a bad outcome. I'm extremely disappointed in the lack of honesty. I understand mistakes happen, but professionals note when things don't turn out well and schedule customers for a fix before leaving. I sent my photo to get an opinion and was advised this would need some big color correction. I do believe in giving people another shot if I think they can do it. However, I already made many comments of concern about the color to which I felt wasn't validated when it should have been. I also didn't feel we had enough trust if she let me walk out looking this way. My hair already went through a lot and I don't have the confidence that she has a solution to get me where I want. I did ask for a refund as I would need to pay for a corrective service. It's one thing if this was about a matter of taste, but this was technically a bad job. In a text, she said she didn't do refunds and would do a corrective treatment followed by recommendations of foils. I don't want foils; I want blended pieces. Right now, I have harsh lines in my hair that shouldn't be there. There was back and forth about whether she thought this was a good outcome and about consistency/patterns. I have had multiple balayages over the years, and I know what is expected, so it was pointless to argue further. At this point, I think the pictures speak for themselves. It sucks when things go wrong, but I would have hoped that it would have been acknowledged at the time of the appointment or at least in the end. I did get my tip back after I sent pictures to push my point further, but this experience was beyond disappointing. Lessons I learned: 1) These people are independent contractors, which means their work is not guaranteed. Make sure you discuss bad results and alternative solutions if they are not nailing the look they promised. A good stylist stands behind their work and cares about your happiness. If you have any doubt, go somewhere else. 2) Be your own advocate. If you are too shy to say something, go somewhere else that has a manager in charge. 3) Always tell them to do a test strand if they have any concerns about lifting or hair integrity. It's better to do a test than doing a service again and running out of time. 4) If you are in doubt, ask another stylist in the salon to come over and give feedback. That way, you will know if your concerns are valid.

Everything went well . I love Chrystal. I always love the haircuts she gives me!! She is very nice!!read more

She was very rough and kept slapping my face when she waxed my eyebrows. I asked her to do an ash…read morecolor in my hair. Tell me transition to gray. She said she couldn't do. It didn't even try. I still don't know why she said she couldn't do it.

I've been coming here for a few years now and had a chance to meet several of the stylists. I've…read morealways been happy with my haircuts, and the professionalism, cleanliness, and upbeat attitude of the employees. I find it humorous to read some of the negative reviews on yelp (one guy had to wait five minutes after walking in the door with no appointment and gave one star, another review the stylist got sick and had to cancel the appointment before it started and some guy gave that one star). That is just pathetic, waiting five minutes is the worst thing that could happen, the worst possible rating??? smh. Honestly, I have nothing I could come up with negative about this place. If I was super picky I'd say maybe the parking lot gets a little full during lunch rush sometimes, but it just means it takes 45 seconds to find a spot and that is if I'm being super picky. It's sad to me that a business like this that consistently goes above and beyond and does a great job isn't rated higher. I see Jessica as my stylist and she is wonderful but that's not to say the other stylists aren't too, they are. I do HIGHLY recommend this place.

Elliot is a good listener. Great haircut. Friendly place and cold drinks in the refrigerator.read more

Excellent upper scale hair salon with Royal Fit services to match for a Queen . Visiting from…read moreMiami and wonderful Eufora color. I will return on my next visit to Minneapolis

Inna did a fantastic job on my hair. I went from a brown to a very light blonde with some low…read morelights. I'm so excited, it's not fried, and looks great. She really knew what she was doing and had some great ideas and recommendations. As for the shop, they have excellent customer service, everyone is very friendly, and they are very hospitable (asking if they can get you anything to drink, etc.). I don't think I will go anywhere else. Definitely recommend going here.