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    Studio 480 the Salon

    4.4 (99 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Studio 480 the Salon

    Bridal hair services

    Blowout

    Chemical treatment

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    Color only

    Haircut

    Cut and color

    Applying hair extensions

    Hair extension coloring

    Reapplying hair extensions

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    Hair styling

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    Victoria M.

    Studio480 is the best salon in Mesa, from the stylist to the receptionist! They have great quality products and all the stylist do a wonderful job. You could book with any of the stylists and walk out happy, the vibe in the salon is one of the best I have ever been in. They all get along and you can tell they all like working together, they are helpful with one another and that's hard to find at a salon full of women!! But they all have such fun personalities and seeing the work they do is fun and up to date, from beautiful highlights to fun pops of fusion colors everyone will be happy walking out of studio 480. Highly recommend this salon if you are looking for good quality this is your new hair salon!

    First cut and blow out

    I used to go to Studio 480 years ago, but couldn't remember who did my hair - that was during a very stressful period in my life and things are a little fuzzy. I went back this summer to have layers added to my long, all one length hair. The stylist did a beautiful job. I went back 6 weeks or so later for a trim, and it was night and day - this time she left my hair partially damp, the layers were choppy, the styling non-existent - by the time I got to my car it was a shapeless, frizzy mess. A couple of months later, I decided to have my hair cut in an inverted bob. I went to a salon that my friend recommended, who butchered it. A week later, I went back to Studio 480 to have it fixed, and chose a different stylist. This person corrected the bad cut, did a beautiful blowout, and while she stacked the back (which I specifically asked her NOT to do), I was overall very pleased. Went back on 12/7 to have it trimmed, and the stacking removed. This experience ended up totally different from the one just before. The cut went fine, the stylist and I were talking and laughing, nothing unpleasant. Then she went to style it. She left it damp (huge no-no for my hair), so the blowout looked NOTHING like the one she did 6 weeks prior. As I was sitting in the chair, it was getting frizzy, waves, and bends. I told her I wasn't happy with it, and instead of blowing it out properly, she asked if I wanted it flat ironed. Sure. So she flat ironed it, and left the pieces framing my face very blunt. I told her I didn't like that, and that when I flat iron at home, I use the iron to softly bump the ends under. She took a big piece and created a HUGE kink on the one side. At that point, I was done. She just said "Well, that's what it did". Honstly, I was shocked. I went to check out and go home (instead of running the errands I had to do) and rewash and fix my hair. Reception asked if I wanted to schedule a follow up, and I said no, I was not coming back. She asked why, I pointed to my hair. It looked as if I had two totally different styles - and not good ones at that, plus the top of my hair was so frizzy it wasn't funny. Who sends someone out looking like that?! Reception offered to get a manager, but I didn't want to raise a big fuss there - I figured she would notify a manager and I'd get a phone call early in the week, but apparently, an upset customer isn't a big deal? Two weeks out, the front of my hair is fine, but the back is cut unevenly, and lays poorly. I don't know what is going on with this salon, but it's pretty sad. I uploaded pictures. The picture with the white shirt was the first cut in October that was blown out so nicely. The rest of the pictures are from 12/7. And I tipped 20%. What an idiot I am.

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    Ask the Community - Studio 480 the Salon

    Do you cut curly hair? if so, what techniques do you use? I have long, fine, thin curly hair. Thank you!

    Thanks for the question Robin. While there are salons that specialize in just curly hair or are curly hair-centric, we cut all types of hair. If you have a specific technique you prefer or works best with your hair please let the stylist know.… Read more

    Would you be able to do an ash grey balayage?

    Hello! As with any balayage we require a consultation. We can do a variety of colored balayages but would need to see the current condition of your hair. Consultations are FREE so please call the salon directly at (480)985-2369 to schedule one.… Read more

    Can you dye someone's hair blue?

    Hi Madison! Yes, please call the salon directly to schedule a free color consultation. (480)985-2369

    Do you cut curly hair?

    Yes we do!

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    Review Highlights - Studio 480 the Salon

    That is the first time I went to Studio 480 I needed a haircut and Ashley did such a good job I left happy with the results !

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    Leekaja Hairbis - $45 haircut (no washing or styling, very rushed)

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    I was recommended Thanh, a male barber at this salon, by my cousin who's been a loyal customer of…read morehis for YEARS! She texted him personally to make a Saturday afternoon appointment for me and sent pictures of the wolf-cut I desired. I arrived on time for my 2pm appointment and was greeted by Thanh and seated immediately. I showed him the pictures again. Then he asked me if I wanted to shampoo my hair, which I agreed to. Then we got straight to work. At the end of my cut, he made sure I liked the result, to which I asked for my bangs a bit shorted and he readily obliged. I paid $45 (excluding an additional tip) in cash, but I didn't inquire further if they also accept card or if there's an additional fee for paying by card. I looked around the salon for a menu of costs of services, which he said there wasn't one. No problem, I plan on coming back for haircuts only anyway which I know are $45! Otherwise, I'll text him personally asking for other services if I want them! All in all, I was in and out the door at 2:00 and 2:30 respectively, literally (I looked at the clock). I was so happy with my haircut, especially for the price AND quick in/out time. Thank you Thanh for your amazing work!!!

    Honestly very disappointed in my haircut. I was initially enticed by the $45 price but it felt…read moreextremely rushed, mediocre, and hardly like the inspo photos I showed the stylist. I would rather go a salon that actually cares about their customer service and attention to detail at a higher cost - you're getting what you pay for, if not less. Firstly, my stylist was on her phone for a full 4 minutes in the middle of my 18-minute (fast? or rushed?) haircut without explanation; I would be more understanding if I were given a heads up about a personal emergency or something, but to simply step away from your client and text nonstop at the front desk without saying anything, is unacceptable. Secondly, I've never been to a salon where my hair was not washed prior to it being cut; until I came here. My hair was not even styled at the end (see photo of when I got home right after my appointment). Thirdly, it's the bare minimum to ask your customer if they like their haircut, or smile at the end. When I was paying at the front desk kiosk, my stylist went straight back to texting with the click clack of her fake nails on the phone screen. I stood at the desk for a good minute or so after payment was completed before she looked up, and quickly said "bye thank you". There were no other customers in the store except for the nail artist and her client in the shared salon space. I would NOT recommend this salon to any of my friends and advise you to get your haircut elsewhere if you care about professional service and a good haircut.

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    Studio 480 the Salon - hair - Updated May 2026

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