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4.8 (140 reviews)
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Before & after color correction by Denise
Nicole S.

I found Denise's salon account while searching for a local color specialist to do a color correction for me. I have long hair which I had been dying black for a decade. I finally stopped dying it & had been growing it out in an attempt to go back to a more natural shade of brown, but eventually I got impatient. So I reached out to Denise for a consultation. She was confident that she could give me the chocolate, caramel color I wanted while maintaining the length & strength of my hair. So we promptly booked my next appointment for her to begin working her magic I think these photos speak for themselves! In addition to being wonderful at her job, but she is a shining & beautiful person inside & out I am so happy with my hair & I am even more happy that I met Denise. Thank you for boosting my confidence & my spirits

Newly revived hair!
Kandis P.

I absolutely adore Denise and her work of magic! Her studio is very comfortable and well decorated. In addition, while you are there (appointment only), she gives you 100% of her attention. Which is great, because I'm constantly laughing and sharing stories with her. I've been traveling a ton for work and my hair was TRASHED after too many nights in hotels with hard water (I'm looking at you, Arizona!). Even though I'm diligent about products, the hard water was no match. Denise recognized the challenges right away and made a significant difference in a couple of hours. Leave the hard work to professionals like her! We can keep doing what we do best, looking good. Thank you, Denise!

My hair

She is sheer magic with your hair. The best stylist I ever have had. I highly recommend

golden blonde
Colleen J.

I have been been a client of Denise's for quite a while now. She is informative and knowledgeable about hair products and styles. It's a relaxed environment and I never feel like the process is rushed. I get a full weave with multiple shades of blonde, and I tend to change with the seasons. I always walk out feeling fabulous. Couldn't ask for a better hair care specialist to keep me feeling beautiful.

Hair before and after!
Amanda S.

Denise has been doing my hair for over 12 years! I have not lived near Reno for 5 of those. Most recently, since COVID I have not had my hair colored because I do not trust anyone else! Fast forward 3 1/2 years, my hair has grown over 20 inches (including trims) it's the first time in over 15 years I've had my hair 100% natural and I live over 500 miles away! I was finally able to visit Denise again and she of course worked her magic and made me a blonde again! She will be the only hair dresser to do my hair! If I can't have her do it, I won't have it done! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Christina M.

Denise has been doing my hair for 8 years and is the absolute best! She is a pro at blonde highlights and keratin. She is a very positive and hard working stylist and I always enjoy our conversations. Her prices are extremely fair given the value. Don't bother researching further for your blonde - book with Denise!

Harsh lines and patchy. You can't tell me this looks good.
Tasha B.

I was texting with Denise prior to our appt and told her that it has been at least 7 months since I last had my hair done, and that I wanted a balayage/babylights and wanted to go as light as reasonably possible. She responded and said she would give me some options but never did. When I got to her studio, she never once mentioned or asked any further about what I wanted to do with my hair. Every single person has always asked before starting. I guess she didn't care to know what I wanted. But she had great reviews so I trusted her. Since I'm a first time client with at least 7 months of growth, one might think it's like practically starting from scratch right? I was prepared for it to be like that of a first time appt because that's what it was. Denise, however, did not prepare and winged it. I could tell she was already rushing halfway through and it was honestly making me nervous. Needless to say, my hair was fried, more than it had ever been after any bleach job in the past and I looked like a hyena with different shades of bleached, patchy spots and harsh lines. It was a botched job. Sure, she offered to fix it, as she should, but gaslighted me in her response as if it was my hair's fault that she did a poor job or that she had no idea prior that it had been that long. Would you let that person touch your hair again? No thank you. She never responded to my request for a refund. She admitted herself it should have been a 4.5 hr job. How do you miss the mark by 2.5 hrs though? Her after pictures might look decent on the surface, but if I put my hair half up like I like to do, that would have been embarrassing. She would have known that though if she asked before starting and saved us both the trouble. I had to pay someone else $300+ for Denise's negligence. She even kept the tip.

Highlight?
Anna S.

Blond Highlight Review. (Pictures Attached). The blond highlights I requested turned out yellow, brassy, and a few spots completely white. While she did not seem to interested in asking me how I wanted my hair, I did ask for simple partial blond highlight. I was a first time client. The outcome left banding throughout my hair. This resulted in fragile, broken hair, with burns on my scalp from the bleach. I can speculate what happened but that doesn't really matter. What matters is the results and her response to said results. I did inform her how my hair turned out. She did offer to fix it. I considered having her fix it but after consultation with two other stylist, I did not feel comfortable retuning to someone who destroyed my hair and scalp so badly on our first meeting. She blew out my hair before I left, therefore she KNEW that the bleach had bled out of the foils causing the banding and spots. She knew and didn't say anything to me. To me this is a very dishonest way to run a beauty business. Again, I could speculate why she didn't say anything but that is a moot point. I did ask for a refund as the service requested was not delivered. She did issue me a partial refund. I paid $198 for this service, including a 20% tip (total without tip $158.40).  She returned $133, citing she was subtracting $65 for the haircut + tip. I did not ask for a haircut but she stated to me she includes haircuts in all appointments. At the time I interpreted that to mean the haircut was built-in the highlight price. Apparently it is not and a haircut is $52 plus the 20% ($13) tip I left equaling $65. Had I known a trim was going to cost $65, I would have forgone the haircut. I did inform her I thought refunding only a partial amount was petty considering the destruction of my hair and she did not respond. Perhaps I am being unreasonable or perhaps she needs the money....  Whatever the case, I received very poor results, damaging in fact. This is my experience. But the good news is from the math above, her price of a partial highlight is only $106.40. So my suggestion to future clients is to forgo the expensive haircut and get some inexpensive partial highlights, I'm sure not all of her work is bad (in fact I am sure she does decent hair sometimes). I hope this does not happen to anyone else.

Lauren P.

I tried once and I'm hooked! The hair that was delivered was exactly what I asked for, and I almost can't wait to go back!

Cora D.

I've been going to Denise for over 6 years now! She's the only hair stylist I trust to keep my hair blonde and fabulous. She still has one of the best personalities of any stylist I've been too. She takes her time and makes sure your hair perfect before walking out the door.

I love when I have a hair appointment with Denise. I count down the days like it's Christmas morning when I have an appointment scheduled. She always makes my blonde dreams come true. She is truly the BEST blonde specialist. So thankful to have such a wonderful and talented blonde professional. Not to mention she's hysterical and the sweetest!!

I can only put 5 stars but id put 1,000 if it let me. Before finding her I had struggled for years and years to find a hair stylist that could achieve the color I've always dreamt of. After just one session with Denise my hair had been the color I never thought I'd get. Denise's talent shines through in every piece of hair she lays her hands on. She's honest about your hair goals, products, and maintenance of this kind of color. Selfishly I wish I could gatekeep her all for myself. However, I think everyone deserves to feel as beautiful as Denise makes you feel by reaching your hair goals. Love her, the salon, and atmosphere. No awkward conversations or having to stress out in the chair if your hair is gonna turn out how you'd like. Every appt I can finally sit back, relax, and always have a great conversation with one of my favorite people. Denise, you've been a godsend thank you

Men's cuts too!
Andrew K.

Denise does men's hair and does it best. She is also incredibly efficient. Make an appointment, show up on time, get the best haircut. I've been traveling for two years and the hardest part is getting a good cut that manages to keep my swirling cowlicks under control. Denise sets the gold standard by which all other hair stylist/barbers are judged. Some have come close, most fail by simply doing their version of my request. Now I have photos of Denise's work to help them.

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So good with silver and white hair!! Friendly, knowledgeable, expert care for the mature woman.

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Denise did a great job! My hair looked so natural when she got done . My family loved the color and cut. Highly recommend.

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Ask the Community - Studio 1221

Who's your most experienced men's stylist?

There is only one Hair stylist @ Studio 1221 it is Myself,Denise. Everyone else provides other services. I no longer have the availability to take male clients. I just have a… Read more

I have homecoming and I want to get my hair done.Can I show them a picture of what I would like my hair to look like?

All up-do's and hairstyles vary a little from stylist to stylist . If you want a specific look it is best to schedule consultation with your future stylist in advance and maybe have an up-do trial. This way the stylist can give you an accurate… Read more

I have a picture of a silver blonde I've been trying to get and I want to go back to a pixie, my hair is already blonde, is this possible?

Denise is legit the BEST silver blonde stylist I have ever been too. When I came to her we had some work to do because previous salons always seem to mess it up, but I was patient and followed her professional advice and within 2 visits we were able… Read more

How much would it be for an ombre?

You would need to schedule a consultation to discuss your hair goals. It depends on length, product, time and how technical the end goal is.

What are prices like for a women's cut and balayage?

I think that would probably be about $160 or so, depending on your hair of course.

Would you be able to do highlights for men's hair?

Yes, I know Denise does highlights for men, and she is an excellent colorist!

How much for woman's hair cut?

$55 to $75

Does this salon do hair extensions?

Yes, I tip extensions.

How do you make an appointment? I've called and texted and no response!! Any ideas?

This salon is basically wait list only, because it's so popular. I'm not surprised.

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Review Highlights - Studio 1221

Denise has many years of knowledge to make sure your hair is at its best both in presentation and in health.

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