My hair type is naturally blonde, thin, wavy and coarse. I like to wear it longer as I feel I am…read more"hiding" in it. I have always been very self conscious of my hair. I have also not been a very good owner of my hair with use of box dyes and (I can't believe I'm publicly admitting this) SunIn (yes, even as recently as the summer of 2020...I'm almost 40 here people...). Carrie was highly recommended to me from several friends and co-workers in and around the area. As long as I'm going all out in admitting my self inflicted hair disasters publicly to the world, I also suffer from chronic anxiety. One of my anxiety "tics" is picking. 90% of this picking tic occurs on my scalp. So now I'm also adding to more hair distress with my medical condition as well as my self destructive hair behavior. I'm really a fun person, I promise. Since the first moment that I sat down in Carrie's chair, she never made me feel embarrassed or self conscious about my hair, my scalp or even how I viewed myself in her mirror after getting my hair washed and comparing myself to Golam from Lord of the Rings. Since going to Carrie, my hair AND scalp have become intensely healthier and happier (minus my SunIn self disaster, which is important to know for this review.) Carrie recommended the best type of professional hair care products for my hair type, my scalp type and what to avoid. She has become so close to my hair that she can tell when I have had a lot of anxiety in my life just by my scalp. I have even begun to openly start a conversation with "HEY!! No anxiety for the last six weeks! Look at my scalp!" or "girl, watch out for the area around 10:48 and 4:23 on my head...let me tell you whats going on..." How AMAZING is it to have a hairstylist that HELPS you physically and mentally?! The SunIn fiasco...you guys remember that stuff from the early 90's? Well, I apparently remembered it and thought it was a good idea. Using this for a full day in the sun was not a good idea, nor did it bring the Sun In to my hair. In fact, this product fried the every loving crap out of my hair so badly I had to lose several inches of length to reach the healthier potions. Carrie knew that this would cause me to become anxious and prior to the inches coming off, we sat and talked about why it needed to be done and the process of getting my hair back to the healthy state that it was pre-self demise. What I'd like you take from my review are several things. I have openly admitted, publicly, for strangers to read for years to come about my chronic anxiety and the tic it comes with. This is embarrassing for me but I really want others who are coming here to read a review and make a decision about being styled be Carrie to know that she is naturally comforting, sincere and genuine. She has helped me get my hair back to the length I love, with hair that is so healthy and beautiful that I FEEL beautiful. I love the atmosphere of her salon, it isn't overpowering but rather comforting. The stylists who rent her chairs are amazing people as well. Listening to them talk to their clients, you can tell that they have been with them for years. If you don't want a stylist who cares about the health of your hair AND you, then don't go to Carrie because that is exactly who you're going to get. **the picture is the first cut post SunIn, loss of 3/4 inches and you can tell I feel AMAZING!!! All because of Carrie!**

She says her name is Jennifer, but to me, she's the Hair Wizard. I came in a hot mess and left a…read morebeauty queen! Highlights? Spot on. Cut? Flawless. Vibes? Chill and fun. And the price? So good I did a double take--total steal! She really listened to what I wanted, asked all the right questions, and brought it all to life with total confidence and finesse, taking her time where it mattered. It was like watching magic happen all while feeling at ease--she nailed every single detail without missing a beat. Trust me, your glow-up is waiting--go book her!

absolutely terrible work i came in w blue hair asking for brunette hair and came out w fucking…read moregreen hair and she charged me $200 for this and i let her know i fuckin hated it and she still made me pay. dont go here they dont gaf abt how u feel when u walk out save ur money and go somewhere else bc my god this was fucking dumb

By far the best salon I've been able to find in the area! Lori is amazing at taking what you're…read morelooking to achieve and doing it with a few personal tweeks. She was so sweet and professional the entire time, definitely will be going back.

WARNING: I KNOW TOO MUCH! I rolled the dice a few weeks ago and booked the next available stylist…read moreat Moods for a haircut. I'm a former stylist, with some barber training, which makes finding someone to cut my hair a challenge. Just as surgeons maybe shouldn't perform their own surgeries, I know when to let someone else cut my hair. 9am on a Thursday I walked in to Moods to a friendly sign asking me to put shoe coverings on (and mask up of course!). I liked this a lot. COVID has butchered the salon industry, so anything that a salon can do to up the sanitization game is huge. Moods Salon was spotless. Then I met Amber. Stylist roulette handed me a beautiful, friendly and enthusiastic ray of sunshine. (No really... you cannot ignore it.). From just a haircut perspective: once I stopped talking about "my hair" (we ALL do it..) she chimed in that she had originally attended barber school and was just shy of finishing when she transferred to cosmetology school to finish up. Oh Universe! Her skill showed this truth. I sit here writing this with the best grown out haircut I've ever had. Amber is going to be getting a call from me today, and I cannot express how good it feels to know I can count on another amazing haircut by an incredible woman.

I have a hard time trusting just anyone with my mane. I don't color or otherwise treat my hair, but…read morewith curls it can be tricky to find someone who really knows what they're doing. I wasn't overly thrilled with the salon I'd been frequenting since I moved here so when my friend mentioned he'd had a good experience here at Moods, I figured I'd give them a try. I made an appointment a week in advance through their online booking, which was super helpful to view the stylist bios and pricing before committing plus it sent me a few timely reminders via text. I arrived roughly 15 minutes ahead of my appointment and scored a parking spot right out front. Sammy was with another client so I had a short wait while she finished up and reset her station. After a quick chat to establish a game plan, I was off to the wash and back in the chair for what felt like the quickest haircut of my life. I swear it was about 30 minutes from chat to checkout! I really appreciated that she styled my hair how I'd be styling it at home so I was able to get a good sense of the cut before I left the salon. Again with curly hair, this makes a world of difference! Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Moods. Whatever happened in previous Yelp reviews, that was nowhere to be found on my visit. The space was inviting and the staff seem to be very experienced. I also thought my haircut was very affordable compared to other salons I've been to. Glad I took my friend's advice and will definitely be paying it forward if anyone asks. I even booked my next appointment as I left (something I never do!)

Five stars for Megan. I was visiting the Midwest from the West Coast and I found out that I had an…read moreimpromptu meeting at the end of the week. She moved her schedule around to accommodate for me and did an excellent job dealing with my 2B-2C curls . Fun personality, the the key thing is she did a hella good just removing the triangle shape out of my hair. She connected the layers too as you can see in the pictures. Thank you Megan :)

Samantha was amazing! It was her first time doing my hair and I wanted a big change, I am so…read moreimpressed with the result!! The environment is clean, they have great products for your hair and all the girls are really friendly. Samantha made me look so beautiful and I definitely will be back again. Also free eyebrow wax with my dye was a great bonus!

Jill is awesome! Friendly and efficient. She does a great job! I don't normally enjoy getting my…read morehair done but she makes it so pleasant.

Jill messed up my soon to be husband's hair and when I spoke to her about it she told me she didn't…read morethink it looked bad and told me she didn't care we were unhappy and hung up on me. She didn't charge for the haircut but she also did not care for her customer's experience. I would not recommend you go here for a men's haircut.

I have been going to Heather for my haircuts since my first years in high school, and I still come…read moreback whenever I'm home from college to see her again and get my hair cut. I only ever have the vaguest ideas of what I want to do with my hair, and Heather always manages to fashion them into great haircuts. She's cut my hair at every length - long hair, bob, pixie - and I've always loved it. We always have great conversations also - I highly recommend!

Stay away! Salon would only schedule me for an appointment 3.5 weeks out, and then when I showed…read moreup for the appointment no one was there and they were closed. I had desperately needed this appointment and had finally arranged child care for my daughter to make this appointment. They never called me to cancel or reschedule before the appointment. I called and left a message at the time of the appointment and they never bothered to call me back to explain why they didn't keep the appointment. This is inexcusable customer service. No matter what would have happened to cause this, it's still a business that needs to be run and it should have been handled accordingly, and it was not. Once they finally called me back, the owner was belligerent and extremely rude. I was told "Honey, it's just hair." Apparently that is this "hair salon's" customer service motto. This is not the way to run a business. So much for the customer is always right. HORRIBLE customer service.

They were able to get me in quickly and I will say as far as doing fun stuff to your hair, this is…read morethe place you want it done. I've lived in LA, Nashville and Dallas before moving to Iowa, and the salon is something I would have expected from a larger metro area as far as capabilities, atmosphere, and whimsy. I had my hair touched up with a single color and trimmed as I am growing out a shorter bob. The hair turned out a little more red than I hoped, but knowing red often fades quickly, I went on my family vacation thinking it would be more auburn/brown when I got home. Over the next two weeks, the red in my hair did fade, but I had hot roots, so my new growth that was colored over was almost orange. The day after I returned, I sent a picture of my roots explaining the situation. At first I was told it would be $100 to fix (they do have a 7 day guarantee, and yes, I had been away for 2 weeks). When double checking, stating it was only my roots, they said they would be able to do it for $50. I understand color is expensive (as is time, overhead, etc.), but after paying the initial cost for a cut/color (way more than I expected for Iowa...definitely what I paid in LA/Nashville), I just couldn't justify it. I went to Walgreens and bought Clariol Root Touch Up (I have not touched a box of home hair color in 15 years) and used it at home and it totally toned out the hot roots and blended it perfectly with the rest of my dark auburn hair. Total cost: $9 and about 15 minutes of my time. I have received tons of compliments on my cut-it really works well with my wavy hair as it grows out, so I am debating whether or not to return. You do get what you pay for, and I am completely for supporting local businesses and young entrepreneurs. However, I do have a slightly bad taste in my mouth in regard to the cost for the area for basic hair services. I guess time will tell.

I really, really love it here. Jess is phenomenal and works her magic with a quickness! She has a…read moreway of making you feel like a rock star both in and out and I can't say enough great things about the amazing hair they do here. The salon itself is beautiful and I love the funky art and the whole vibe of the place! However, I feel like I need to be honest for those looking to other reviews when choosing a salon for their next service, because I would want to know this before making an appointment - this salon is incredible, maybe one of the best in all of Cedar Rapids, but man alive they can be expensive. They're a little vague about their prices - everything starts at a reasonable price range (newer stylists?) but then there's a plus sign to which it seems there's no end. I'm not upset that I had to pay so much and I know I'll return, I guess I just wish they'd be upfront about how much the services will cost without me having to sheepishly ask... even just asking if there's a budget you need to stay within or having the receptionist confirm prices when the appointment is made would be so nice! I know from my experiences, Jess made it so exciting to be there and get made over that it was impossible to remember to tap the brakes to then embarrassingly ask about costs involved. Anyway, you get what you pay for, and I love my look, but my last 2 visits were the most I've paid for my hair at any salon, ever, even at some pretty freakin' incredible salons in the past (NOT in Iowa!). I love it here so we'll just have to rearrange our budget and maybe I'll get my hair done 3-4 times a year versus every 6-8 weeks.

Newly opened by veteran salon owner! I have been her client for close to 10 yrs and will follow her…read morewherever she goes. Katie is fantastic! Great cut, color and style everytime. This particular visit I brought my nearly 4 yr old daughter for her first haircut and Katie was great with her. Now my daughter keeps asking when she can go back for Katie to style her hair lol. Comparative pricing to other salons. Katie is the only stylist at this time though so not sure how booked up she gets.

I met Kelsey when she was still working in New York. She is truly the best stylist I've ever known!…read moreI'm sure I'm not the only one who feels very protective about their hair- I try my best to keep it healthy and beautiful, so previous bad experiences left me feeling anxious about going to get a haircut. I've gone to stylists who lop off more than I've asked, who've forced a look on me that I didn't like but they insisted on, who burnt or damaged my hair by not trusting my opinion. Kelsey is a stand out in all regards. Kelsey is friendly, welcoming, and super professional. She listens to your opinion to help you achieve your vision. She's incredibly skilled, so I was more than happy to go with her direction and trust that she wouldn't steer me wrong with her suggestions: I was 1000% correct! I'd never dyed my hair before I met her, but she helped me slowly ease into fantasy colors- I never received more compliments on my hair than I did when she helped me sport pink and lavender hues! After I had my fun with those tones, I wanted something more natural. Kelsey nailed it! I feel so confident and happy about my look thanks to her expert styling! Whether you want something subtle and natural or you're looking for something bold and beautiful, you really can't go wrong with her!

My wife and daughter have been going to Kelsey for years and she does a super job so I thought I…read morewould have her cut my hair too. I was impressed with the amount of time she took looking over my hair and asking lots of questions before even starting. My hair get's pretty shaggy and I loved how she thinned it so it lies better. I've been combing the same way for decades and she styled it a new way that made me feel younger. Kelsey is a Cedar Rapids native with several years experience specializing in cut and color in New York City. We are very fortunate to have someone with her level of skill right here in the NewBo district. I suggest you book her now before the word gets out and her client list fills up!