First of all, thank you to Kristin for the best haircut I've ever had. It's been a few weeks and…read moreI'm still getting compliments. My previous person raised their fees 8-9 % last year without notice and for a haircut I never got compliments on. Although Vakkar's fees feel a little high, the difference between the two is negligible (about $20.00) so the switch was a no brainer. TY again to Kristin and the staff. Will see you soon.

David is both the salon owner as well as our stylist. He is the greatest stylist I have ever seen…read more He is a so meticulous in his cuts. I briefly started getting my hair cut by a curly girl specialist but I always came back to David for the shape. I have been seeing David for over 10 years. I met him when my hair was down to my waist. He carried me through the emotional roller coaster of a pixie cut and back to a perfect curly bob. He can literally do anything and do it well. I always find myself enjoying the music and I appreciate the quality products he both sells and uses. I appreciate his work so much that he now cuts everyone's hair in my family! I have also found David to be a genuinely fabulous human. I enjoy his company during my cuts and always appreciate how easy it is to talk to him. I feel like he would actually be a great guy to hang out with and mountain bike. I appreciate his passion, strong work ethic, and personality. David truly has it all!!

This is one of the best places in Ladue. Maggie gives the best Facial treatment. Ashley is one…read moreof the best for cuts. This place is warm / welcoming. I can't wait to go back. ​

Such a Fun event! ÉLAN SALON SIP & STLYE…read more Hands on class! These ladies had no IDEA they had curls. They were taught techniques to have gorgeous ribboned curls.

Honestly, I have been to so many hair salons -- some great, some...not so much -- and The Blvd. Is…read moreBY FAR my fav of all time. The vibes are immaculate and my stylist Caitlin is so talented and is able to decipher my every whim and request. If you're looking for a place that is super friendly, fun, and trendy with talented stylists and awesome playlists -- this is it!

I genuinely do not like leaving bad reviews, especially because I've been coming here for almost…read moretwo years, but today was quite literally my final straw. I've gone here consistently since moving to St. Louis for haircuts, root touch-ups, color, all of it. I also truly do not care who I'm assigned to. I'm not one of those clients who needs one specific stylist every single time. I just expect basic communication, decent service, and for my appointment to actually make sense when I arrive. Coordination! Unfortunately, the vibe here has always felt off The front desk is rarely welcoming. Half the time, no one greets you, acknowledges you, or makes you feel like they are happy you're there. The energy can feel very cliquey, dismissive, and honestly kind of performative. It gives "we're all a family here," but somehow the client is not included in the family. I've overlooked a lot because I liked the actual hair services. I've waited 30 minutes past my appointment time before. I've had appointments moved around. One time, I was sent to the Webster Groves location, got there, and was then told I actually needed to go to Des Peres because they could not take me. Like...okay gas?? But today was what officially did it for me. I booked a root touch-up before a photo shoot tomorrow and a trip next week. I sent pictures and a description of what I wanted directly to the stylist beforehand. I've also had this exact type of service done through this salon multiple times, usually for around $250, so this was not some random mystery appointment. I arrived and waited around 30 minutes to be assisted, only to then be told it would cost over $400. And to be very clear, I am not asking anyone to lower their prices, undervalue their work, or change their hourly rate for me. Charge whatever you charge. That is fully your business. My issue is: why was none of this communicated nor coordinated before I showed up? You had my appointment details. You had the pictures. You had my description. You had my client history from the past two years. If the service was now going to cost almost twice what I normally paid, or if I had supposedly booked the wrong category, somebody should have figured that out before I arrived, waited 30 minutes, and left with absolutely nothing done. Even the stylist seemed surprised by how I had apparently been charged or categorized during previous appointments, which honestly just made the whole situation feel even more disorganized. That is an internal coordination issue, not something that should suddenly become the client's emergency while they are sitting in the chair So now I have a photo shoot tomorrow, a trip next week, and no hair did or done because this salon could not communicate beforehand. After nearly two years of being a loyal client, I'm done overlooking the rude front desk energy, the scheduling confusion, the long waits, and the constant lack of coordination. The actual talent may be there, but the overall experience is not. I will not be coming back. Respectfully, the vibes are not worth $400+.

This was my first visit to Lisa who listened to my concerns and offered a lot of good information…read moreand then a great haircut. The salon itself is comfortable and welcoming. Will be happy to return!

Paid over $400 plus tip for services I didn't ask for and didn't get what I paid for…read more Kevin the owner was my stylist and an apprentice did my color. Long story short, I asked for a toner to fix the warmth on my blond job plus a trim, received PARTIAL HIGHLIGHTS in a chunky Avril Lavigne red and was charged approx $400 before tip. Kevin was visibly uncomfortable but didn't offer to fix anything. Didn't even realize how bad he was until I went to get it fixed at a better salon and was charged $190 for the toner I wanted and a more drastic cut that took twice as long (Kevin's color faded after a week and I decided to cut my loses). Don't waist your time or money.

What an incredible experience! I'm a very low-maintenance girlie who gets my hair done maybe once a…read moreyear. I wanted a refreshed new look, and Dominic Michael gave me exactly that and more. Booking my appointment online was super easy. They had lots of time slots to choose from. I showed up to my appointment, checked in at the counter, and not long after, Gena gave me a warm greeting. The inside of the salon is super clean and welcoming. I appreciated how the floors were constantly getting swept throughout the time I was there. I'm indecisive about most things, including my hair, but Gena was very patient with me and helped me narrow down what I want. We decided to do highlights and a haircut. I have very long hair, and I have a lot of it. Gena blew me away by her thoroughness and precision. It's clear she's an expert at what she does! She applied a gloss to my hair, then Keaton took over and finished washing my hair. She was so friendly and sweet! Then, I headed over to Olivia for my haircut and blow dry. Once again, very friendly and sweet! When I was almost finished with my haircut, I thought it was so kind how Gena came back over to see me and make sure I liked my hair. She made me feel so special! I'd been looking for a new salon for awhile now, and I'm so excited that I found this place! Can't wait for my next visit!

I had recently just switched over from Christina White salon to Dominic Michael. I had previously…read morepaid 2.8k for my Bellami hair extensions (2 rows) and got a move up with Nicole and took one of my rows out. I quickly started to see a ton of hair loss in chunks and was quick to reach out to her. She told me it was because she took out my second row and that it should get better- It didn't. I saw a new hair stylist today and she took out all my extensions and come to find out- Nicole had cut the end of two of my extensions (i have 6 in a row) making them not reusable bc of how bad the hair was falling off. Knowing how much I paid for the extensions I couldn't understand why she would do this. It ruined my extensions that I paid SO much for and were in great condition before I saw her. Needless to say I will not be back.

Got a haircut here for the first time yesterday afternoon. Parking is a little hard to find, you'll…read moreprobably end up paying to park on the street. Download the passport parking app first so you don't have to use the machine. The salon is very pleasant inside. Nice, chic interior and waiting area. I booked with Lexi and she is AMAZING!! Super friendly and did such a great job on my hair. She was also helpful in telling me about how I can take better care of my hair and was knowledgeable about the products they keep in the salon. Prices are very fair too! I really enjoyed my time with her and I will definitely be back!

I paid $780 for extensions + $700 installation and left with the wrong curl pattern entirely. My…read morehair is 4A, the extensions were 3B (a noticeable mismatch) that the stylist and salon owner insisted "blended well." Rather than fix it in the salon, she told me to wet and scrunch them at home. They did not improve. When I had dinner with my grandpa the next day and he saw how awful my extensions looked said my hair looked like a "mop." Everyone who saw my hair was appalled at how awful they looked. After sending photos, neither the stylist nor the owner could acknowledge the obvious problem. The owner admitted the curl pattern wasn't an exact match but offered only a perm + reinstall, no refund. I was never shown the extensions before they were ordered, and Michelle the stylist told me that she had the "perfect extensions" to match my curl pattern. On top of the wrong curl pattern, the extensions were installed too heavily for my fine hair, leaving my scalp red, irritated, and scratched by sharp adhesive edges of the k tips . Given the damage, I declined further work and still received no refund for either the hair or the installation. No one at Kink Hair salon took accountability. If you have 4A curls or tighter, please save yourself some money and go to a curly extension specialist. I ended up buying 4A clip in curly extensions myself and they look like a perfect match, proving there's no excuse for licensed cosmetologists to not be able to find the proper curl patterned hair for my extensions.

Well, the stylists are great. But no one is ever ever on time. Waiting is not a problem but the…read moreowner never ever acknowledges I'm waiting. Frankly it's incredibly rude. A simple courtesy acknowledgement that I am there waiting or a text that he's behind would be client friendly but he has never ever done that. I've waited up to one hour frequently with no apology. It's unreal. Maybe that's why he sold the business- either the games made him enough money to retire or the games hit his business hard enough he had to. FYI-the new owners price list is 1/2 of Salon Prive's!

I am blown away. Jewels was my hairstylist and I could have not asked for someone better. I had my…read morehair cut at Ulta in March and it was awful. The guy used too much mousse, it wasn't what I wanted, and it was over $100!!! I've been growing my hair out but by bit for the last three years and thought nervously that it was time for a chop. I had pictures ready and everything, but when I saw her, I just gave her an idea. Medium length, highlights my eyes and waves, with volume and minimal styling. GUYS. It was only $60 and considering the look of the place I thought it was gonna be so much higher. She washed my hair, cut it with absolute precision for a whole hour, made wonderful conversation, stayed past closing time to style and blow dry it, and she DESERVED that tip I gave her. Wow. Go here and ASK FOR JEWELS!!!

Great experience. Fast in and out and loved my hair. Easy process and parking. Friendly staff.read more

dont arrive on time. 90% of the time, the staff runs 15 minutes or more behind. Make sure to…read moreinclude that in your schedule. Other than always being late, the stylists are good.

I read all the reviews so I made an appointment with Chelsea the owner. We discussed my hair and…read moreshe did a beautiful job cutting it. I will go back. Sondra

The five star reviews ARE TRUE!…read more First, the ambiance was so relaxing. Im talking essential oil diffuser, low chandelier lights, candles for sale, fun couches, with a maximalist-esque decor vibe, and even a little library! Second, I came in to get a bad color fixed from another salon and believe me when I say that she went above and beyond. I didn't expect much since it was in pretty bad shape coming in, but she blended it so well and did exactly what I wanted. Going back to the relaxing environment, at the shampoo bowl, I nodded off THREE times because I was so relaxed. THREE TIMES! That's never happened with uncomfortable shampoo bowls being at odd angles, but the bowl was what all shampoo bowls everywhere need to be! It's by appointment only so you'll want to book in advance if you want to get in. After I booked, I went to look for another time and she was already booked a month out. (Not surprising!!) Great conversationalist, wonderful treatment, took her time on me, and just.. what a lovely experience. I would say this place is definitely a Maplewood gem.

I'm surprised there was not an existing business listing for this retail outpost of K. Hall…read moreDesigns, the local maker of candles, bath and body products, and purveyor of striking home accents, jewelry, clothing (the list goes on). K. Hall's flagship is located in Brentwood, on Manchester Road. The location is also home to K. Hall's corporate headquarters. Don't get me wrong....the Brentwood location is vast, boasting eye-catching product displays of the range of K. Hall products and hosting at least one massive, elbow throwing sale yearly. Originally envisioned as a pop-up retail outlet, the Plaza Frontenac location has been open since 2013. Whoever is in charge of merchandise does a consistently excellent job; I want one of everything. This location is heavier on women's clothing/accessories but still offers a wide range of signature fragrances. When I visited, there was a promotion on fragranced soaps. I ended up buying a soap, along with a necklace and beautiful cheese tray. The store is an oasis within this upscale mall, and one can rest assured of walking out with an unexpected find or, at the least, a calmer head after sniffing the soothing fragrances here.

Great find! I wanted to do some shopping on my first trip to STL and it led me to Frontenac Plaza…read more This store is very easy to find and full of fun things. Even better it's just presented well, the displays are very nice but not overbearing. Find gifts for your friends and family or for yourself. Lots of testers to small and try. I really spent a lot of time in the candles section as the tall votive were amazing but I will have to order online. All of the K Hall items in there can be ordered from their website. There's plenty of soaps and other personal care items but also some home décor too. Staff is great, awesome store, will definitely buy from their website!