1st time here and I was a bit nervous! Lauren was fantastic, she listened to what I wanted and did a fantastic job! She is super sweet and friendly! Highly recommend this salon!! read more

Outstanding- simply the best!! Wonderful people and service. Always a pleasure to go. Great location as well.

Do yourself a favor and book an appointment with Nick Miller. I was scheduled for a blowout this Saturday with Nick and after seeing the disaster state of my hair color he made time for a partial balayage that came out fabulous! He was attentive, kind and when I was in a huge pinch he was reliable. He did such a wonderful job with the color I'm getting a ton of compliments. I usually pull more of a yellow tone and he was able to pull a cooler blonde effortlessly. This was my first time at this salon and it was very clean. I'll be returning because I'm in love with my color!! Thank you so much Nick! read more

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Downgrading my review after my latest experience. Between having a baby and quarantine I have been without a haircut or color for nearly 4 months. After reopening was finally announced, I booked as soon as possible and completed the questionnaire as instructed. I was excited to finally get my hair done and regain some sense of normalcy and self-esteem after the roller coaster of the past few months. I'd even chatted with my stylist briefly, who was also excited to return to work and catch up with one another after so long. Why then did management call me on a Wednesday to cancel a Sunday appointment? Judy, an owner, explained to me that my stylist, who had been at this location for 15 years (which is saying something in an industry that seems to benefit from ample competition) was suddenly "no longer with us." This seemed very peculiar to me, since my stylist seemed genuine in her eagerness to return to Studio 921 and her clients. In their defense Judy offered me a spot with another stylist, however, it seemed wrong to deny my regular stylist much needed income and gratuity during an unprecedented time for small businesses, especially since I suspected that it was not her choice to end the relationship, based on the suddenness of the cancellation and my stylist's seeming readiness and willingness to return to work. Surely, management should have been able to arrange for longtime clients and backlogged services to be rendered before ending the relationship. I understand if unprofessional or dangerous behavior necessitates swift severing of affiliations, but I highly highly doubt my stylist would have done anything of the sort. I could be wrong, but it seems unlikely. I am on the schedule with another stylist but resent the awkward position I've now been put in as a client. And it will be another month until I can get a cut and color. Very questionable. --- I'm still getting cuts and color here and I'm still very happy with Rachael P's work. I always look forward to visiting 921. The front desk is still too tall to see behind when you come in, but I'm happy to report that it's been much easier to book appointments than it was in the past. When I look around the salon, things are quite clean and the other stylists seem to be doing high quality work as well. I don't see other clients leaving unhappy or quibbling with the front desk, from what I can tell. I really appreciated the 15% off I received after checking in via Yelp. Best times to come are Sundays and mid-week mornings. Oh and the lighting in here is great for se read more

Studio 921 Salon & Spa - Full highlights and cut by Rachael P. - Hair Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Erik spent almost 5 hours on me for my color correction. I never thought I'd cry over my hair, but Erik took his time to figure out how to correct someone else's work. It turned out amazing, and I don't have to hide my hair in a bun anymore! I'm new to Baltimore and have been trying out a few hairstylists without any success, and the last color job was a total wreck. I was nervous but Cheryl made sure I was paired up with a stylist that could help me. She was amazing . I love this salon and I'm glad I found this place. read more

I strongly recommend this place! I've been coming here for a while and I'm so happy I found Studio 921; upscale, friendly staff & fair prices. Valerie is my hair stylist and she is the best! She takes great care of my hair and she does an amazing job with Hair Extensions. If you need great quality Hair extensions this is the place to go! read more

Hair: NICOLE! Hands down. After experiencing a few mishaps when I first moved to Baltimore, I am so happy the universe brought me to Nicole as she is the only person I trust with my hair. I've had my hair cut, styled, colored- long hair, short hair- and I always look forward to my appointment. Nicole listens and understands the look you're going for and is able to recreate it beautifully! Highly recommend! Esthetician: I've had problem skin my whole life and was completely taken care of by Ronni! I had the oxygenating facial and not only do I feel radiant, but my skin looks healthy, and full of life.. something consistent acne meds steals from you! I barely felt the extractions and truly almost fell asleep on the table- some of us who have had painful facials know this is not a thing. Ronni is exceptionally knowledgeable on skin care, products, and tangible steps you can take in the care of your skin. I booked my next facial right after and cannot wait to see her again in December! HIGHLY recommend! read more

Studio 921 Salon & Spa - For the best color, cut, style- make an appointment with Nicole now! She's the only person I've trusted for the last four years. - Hair Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place was a random search but I'm so happy I happened upon it! Amazing service and warm hearted workers, my new go to! read more

Studio 921 Salon & Spa - AFTER - Amazing work done by Alexa hinely, such a cool person too! - Hair Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I went with my girlfriend and waited hours for nothing. They couldn't dye her hair and that's time I'll never get back. They also made me get up from one of the two waiting chairs because I wasn't a "costumer" even though I was paying for my girlfriend. I had to wait outside in the cold because I couldn't stand being in there. read more

The two hardest things when moving to a new city is finding your go-to Chinese take-out and finding someone to cut your hair. I'm still working on the former, but a year and a half later I finally found my salon in Baltimore. Once I got an appointment with Kasee I knew she would be my girl. She was super easy to talk to and was very helpful with suggestions to fulfill my need for (small) change in my hair style. A few hours and a balayage treatment later, I am a satisfied customer. The salon is pretty big and I love the urban warehouse look it has to it. It's a one stop shop for all beauty needs: hair, nails, waxing, you name it. They also offer wedding services on and off site. Bring cash for your tip! They will happily accept credit cards for services but prefer cash tips so come prepared. read more

Had the best experience here with Fatima! I mean, can you really beat having a glass of wine with your highlights? www.chasing-chelsea.com read more

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My daughter and I came in for a last minute facial with Jill. It was a wonderful experience. Not only did she give us the best facials, she also gave us both very solid advice on how to maintain our skin. I can't wait to come back. Worth the drive from DC. read more

Susan Vasko has been my stylist for more than 10 years. Seriously! She has taken me from light to dark and back again, all with expert ease. My highlights and balayage always look beautiful and natural, and her cuts and blowouts help my curly, thick hair look polished and pretty. Can't recommend her enough. The salon itself is gorgeous and modern, there's plenty of free parking, prices are in line with other salons in the area, and they are open on Sundays. What more could you ask for?! read more

Studio 921 Salon & Spa - Before and after of Susan Vasko's beautiful work, after my new baby kept me away from the salon for waaay too long. WOW! - Hair Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have been going to Sylvia for 13 years for color and cut. She does a great job with both. I had been to other salons here in Huntsville and could not always rely on my hairdresser being there. Another problem I had was having to wait after my appointment time or during my appointment time. This does not happen with Sylvia. She has never missed an appointment and there is no waiting after or during my appointment time. Emily Mettler read more

I had my second session of highlights and I feel obliged to say, I am pretty disappointed (I waited a little over a week to write this review to see if my thoughts would change on my session...it did not). With the first session, I was excited because I felt everything went well. I did notice that there was a nice chunk of my natural hair (I have jet black hair) that was left alone, but I figured that with the second session it would be taken care of. For my first session, I paid $163 excluding tip. Note: I did not pay extra for a blow out because I have pretty thick hair and after sitting in a chair for a few hours, I just wanted to go home. I also asked to have my roots addressed (I have quite a few grey hairs) and was told that the highlights would cover them. After my hair dried, I noticed that the grays were still there. I shrugged it off and decided to wait until my next session to ask to have these bad boys covered again. Here's how my 5-star-review went down to 2 stars: With the second session, I was thrilled to be working with the same stylist. Everything seemed to be going well and when she dried out the first bit of hair framing my face, I was like "YES!" Again, I did not have my hair completely blown out because of how thick it is and I was exhausted, so I did not see everything until I went home. What bothered me (and still bothers me) is how much this session ended up costing: $318 excluding tip. When I went home and double checked the receipt from the first session, I sent an email to the salon kindly asking the cause of the huge jump in price. Their response: my stylist added additional highlights to the bottoms of my hair and added a treatment (I assume Olaplex). However, I fail to see how this would cause an increase of $155. I waited for my hair to dry, though, and noticed that my grey hairs were still there and that chunk of natural hair was still left untouched. If all of my hair looked like the first bit of hair framing my face, I wouldn't have been so upset. I also kind of feel like I was taken advantage of because I disclosed that this would be the last appointment before I relocated. Because it has been past 7 days, I unfortunately can't have this corrected before I leave. TL;DR Get a quote before you allow your stylist touch your hair. You might go from $163 to $318 for full highlights that aren't actually "full" highlights. :( read more

Studio 921 Salon & Spa - This is not worth $318 + tip. Literally only half of my head has highlights. I paid for full highlights and got partial. - Hair Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Omg I cannot love this place anymore! Everyone was so Friendly from when I walked in to when I left! I was recommended by Judy and Rachael did my hair. I'm so in love with how my hair turned out and the customer service from Rachael! I feel like I've known her my whole life and truly makes me want to go get coffee with her haha! It was so clean and bright inside, Rachael listened to what I wanted and delivered such amazing results! I honestly cannot wait to go back! Thank you again to Rachael for the amazing look & making me feel so welcome!! read more

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I love Studio 921! The best in South Baltimore! I always leave feeling refreshed and have always been so happy with what I get done! AP is super personable and fun to talk to. I always recommend her to friends for hair!! Studio 921 is a modern and classy atmosphere with drinks and coffee too! It is a truly pampering experience! The people at Studio 921 are super friendly and flexible. 10/10 recommend. read more

I am not a person who goes and gets their nails done. I work with my hands and they're constantly in water and getting roughed up so I don't see the point. But my birthday is coming up and I wanted to treat myself. My boyfriend almost took me to a place that had horrible yelp reviews so I looked for a different salon because I was apprehensive. I saw this place was close to the questionable one so I called to see if they could squeeze me in. The front desk staff were really friendly and said they'd be able to fit me in in a couple of minutes. The whole salon is clean and everyone there was super nice and friendly. But the real star of the show was Charlene. As I said I don't like getting my nails done. I've had a lot of bad experiences and it makes me leery. She was amazing. She was patient with my color selection and didn't hurt me even once. My nails look fabulous and she told me how to keep them up. I'll be going back to her again and again. I even trust her to do my pedicure which typically scares the pants off of me. Do yourself a favor and go see her read more

Studio 921 Salon & Spa - Amazing job by Charlene. - Hair Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Overall impression of 921 after experiencing multiple services: *Vanessa is a fabulous stylist and I will likely consistently go to her for my haircuts! *I will never ever get a manicure/pedicure here again. *I will consider going back for a massage but prefer the Four Seasons (but can't always afford it!) read more

Rachael is absolutely AWESOME! I wrote the appointment time down incorrectly, like an idiot, and Rachael was still able to work me in. She was easy to talk to, absolutely hilarious, and I LOVED what she did to my color. I'm hooked and I'll be back to her time and time again. Super fun side note: The building is ridiculously clean (not just for a salon). Super trendy space, and not a cockroach to be seen! read more

I love this salon, and I'm only sad I didn't discover it sooner. It's truly a gem, and the stylists are absolute rock stars. I've gotten a haircut and balayage done here, and I've been thrilled with my terrific tresses each and every time. Rachel W. helped bring my hair back to life with some great layers and tips and tricks re: keeping my hair voluminous, shiny, and healthy (argan oil, a miracle worker!). The shampoo and conditioner they use smell so good, and it's such a nice little treat (you may have to tip the shampoo lady separately if your stylist isn't the one washing your locks) to be tucked away in the back and relax for a few minutes. Nicole C. brought some amazing depth and dimension to my hair with the most beautiful, natural-looking caramel balayage. It's like she read my mind! I showed her literally like one or two photos, and said I wanted an easy-to-maintain look that would help me survive being in 3 weddings and attending 2 more this year... and she knocked it out of the park! Plus she was fun to talk to, and just so gentle with my hair... believe all the reviews: she's the best! Studio921 really has it all: incredible hours (open on Sundays!!!), friendly staff, and amazing stylists. Color me impressed (ha)! read more

I got an amazing facial with Kara and couldn't be more pleased. The session started promptly, if not a little sooner since I was early. We started with a consultation with Kara asking me about my home skin care routine and informing me of the treatment process she would do. She did extractions and the microdermabrasion and gave me a charcoal mask; while the mask dried I got the most amazing massage!!! I usually cannot relax during massages but Kara put me completely at ease. Kara is clearly passionate about what she does and was very helpful in addressing my concerns and providing me information on skin care maintenance. I will definitely make this part of my regular maintenance and I can't wait to see her again! read more

I would come here all the time if I could but unfortunately I travel a lot for work so it's not always consistent. I managed to get in last week with Angela T. I just wanted to give her a shout out for not only fitting me in late, doing my color, but also managing to fit in a cut and style. You are wonderful! Thank you again Angela T! read more

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I couldn't be happier with my results from Nick! He knew exactly what color would look best and the cut really was what I was looking for. Looking forward to seeing him again! read more

Charda is AMAZING!!!! I'm not from Maryland so I was very nervous at first to get my hair done by her. But she's super sweet, super professional and does an amazing job!!! She is really good with textured hair as well!! Thank you so so much for doing my hair I will always come back to you!!! read more

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My name is Craig... I am in Baltimore working on a TV project and was highly recommended to Studio 921. My hair was cut by Joe. Beyond being an excellent Hairstylist he is a great person with an engaging personality. I met Judy, she is one of the salons owners. She is very friendly and I could not thank her enough for booking an appointment for me with the current COVID-19 concerns currently creating difficulties for all of us...I highly recommend Studio 921 read more

Great experience with Vy, who did some wonderful artistry on my nails and toes. The atmosphere at 921 is relaxed and I had a great chat with two fellow patrons during my 2 hour visit. All the amenities are offered (and gratefully accepted). Highly recommended. (Guy toes need love, too) read more

Studio 921 Salon & Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I LOVE the eyelash lift & tint that was done by Kara. She is AWESOME! Very professional, nice conversation and explained step by step what she was going to do. I previously told her I didn't like my eyes being touched...well, I think I almost fell asleep! The outcome is great! Not only do I have great looking lashes, I don't have to curl or wear mascara. Bonus for me:). Thank you so much Kara. See you soon. read more

Went here today as a 22 year old who has never added any color/highlight/etc (a "virgin" as my hairstylist called it) and willing to experiment and try something new. Came in with a couple Pinterest pics of balayage hairstyles I liked but knowing next to nothing about the process or varying results. Jade took the time to inform me of my options, offer advice and encourage. She did a fabulous job making a tired social worker feel beautiful and refreshed. When she blew out my new "do" we were a bit hesitant with how my bangs turned out and she was the first to say she wouldn't take "okay" and fixed them instantly- love them now and they blend with the rest of the hairstyle. I couldn't be more excited with my new hair and loved Studio 921. The environment & staff can't be beat. Definitely will be back! read more

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My fiancé just came back with the BEST haircut FROM Joe!!!!!! What a huge difference, he's had it buzzed-cut for the past 8 years, and due to COVID, it became overgrown. (What a thrill to watch!) With all this hair, we were so excited to have an appointment to have a true hair cut, rather than another buzz cut. It is PERFECT, and we could not be more excited!! The end result is the best we could have ever imagined and so happy to live next to Studio 921!!! HIGHLY recommend them in the COVID, they were very professional, and Joe is a miracle worker! We highly recommend him!!!!!! read more

I I used to go to Studio 921 frequently a year ago, as a friend worked at the spa. Let me tell you a lot has changed; not in a good way over the past year. I had my hair colored: one color easy enough---right? Wrong--- the color bleed all over my pillow case, when I called to speak to the manager, Judy she never returned my call. I tried again a few days later to reach her, and again, she simply ignored my message. After spending 128.00 for my hair, shampoo, and a wax, I would think I would warrant a return call. However, Kara the waxer is good, if you must go. The salon doesn't seem really focused on customer service anymore and has a attitude when they do make a mistake....aka..the color bleeding the receptionist acted like no biggie. When you wake up and have dye on your pillow cases, it is very annoying. If you want a half-ass experience that is over priced at best then go to Studio 921. I would recommend going down the street... read more

I am a new client of Salon 921 who learned about them via groupon (http://www.groupon.com/r/uu1803785). When I called to make the appointment they told me you can't use groupons on the weekends and the women (sounded like an older woman who didn't seem to be there when I actually came in) was super rude. She had 2 appointments open that I could pick from- both during the day while I was at work. I really was apprehensive thinking they would be rude to me because I was using a groupon, that is how poorly she treated me on the phone. I also had to leave a credit card number and would be charged if I didn't cancel 24 hours in advance. I received no appointment reminder. Once I got there the girl at the front desk was VERY nice. The girl (Emily) who did my nails was very nice and friendly. I got the OPI no chip manicure and she explained it to me very much in detail and it looks great. I'd never pay $60 for this manicure even though it is supposed to last 2-3 weeks without chipping. There are other area salons that are more competitively priced in the area and I suggest checking them out. However, if you are going here I would see Emily again she was very good at what she does and is a nail polish junkie so there was plenty to talk about. Emily told me they sold 400+ groupons and over 1/4th of them had already been used and it was bringing a lot of new clients in, which is the point. I guess it just really rubbed me the wrong way when I called and the tone of voice of the person who answered did a total 180 when I mentioned the groupon. Don't offer them if you don't want people to use them. They gave me a 15% off my next service coupon, but I'm scared to call and make an appointment with a *gasp* coupon! Overall- the actual service that I received from Emily and the OPI nail product I give excellent reviews. The other stuff, well I probably will go somewhere else for my spa needs. read more

I recently moved to Baltimore and was shocked to discover there are no drybars! But 921 stepped up to the challenge. I had a terrific blow out from Susan Vasko on a Sunday afternoon--better than drybar even, and free parking too! Highly recommend. read more

"The customer didn't SAY anything was wrong, so therefore the CUSTOMER is wrong." No. Absolutely not. Buisnesses who make their patrons feel they need to defend themselves or their reviews are avoiding the problem. There are others out there performing these same services. Better product = better review. read more

* Spa review only * Stumbled upon this great spa while visiting and now I understand why they call it Charm City...the venue was tastefully styled (modern), front desk staff professional and courteous. My esthetician Nilam was friendly and instantly made me feel like I was one of her regulars. She gave me great recommendations for my facial and a product (without trying to push services/products). Nice touch on facial and massage. The coolest thing was when she went out of her way to pretty me up after my hour and a half session. Also looks like a great place for hair. I am happy to be the first to review! read more

We were in Baltimore just for the weekend and decided to get massages while here. We called a few days in advance and we were able to get a couples massage. I hadn't been to a salon and day spa before so I had some concerns. Those concerns immediately left when we checked in. When you check in at the front desk for the spa they take you through a door to a completely separate area from the salon. You then go into a nice waiting area to fill out some paperwork before your therapist comes in to meet with you and take you to your room. My masseuse was Annie. I HIGHLY recommend her. We had mentioned on the phone that we were looking for something in between a Swedish and deep tissue. She was perfect! Just the right amount of pressure in all the right spots. We live a couple of hours away but we will definitely be back. Also, don't forget to check out The Wine Market there too. It's the perfect place for an elegant but casual dinner. The two combined make for one amazing day! ENJOY! read more

Went in on a whim to change up my looks. Had a slight idea of what I wanted, but I'm pretty clueless when it comes to beauty so I'm glad I was booked with a knowledgeable stylist. Susan was very professional and friendly really helped me walk through different photos of the low maintenance blonde I was looking for so I could brighten things up, but not look like I was trying to be Norwegian. Needless to say, her work totally lived up to my expectations and my vision of what I wanted! My friends and family love the new look and so do I! If you're looking for a lovely blonde baylage, she is your girl. read more

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Obviously, it all depends on who you are seeing at a salon. For a while I had my hair cut and sometimes colored by Joe. On our first appointment, Joe was great. He sat me down, looked at my hair, checked everything out, and told me what he thought would be great on me. I was very happy with my first few cuts but became bored after a year. I kept getting the same exact haircut over and over- it was never changed at all. I'm one of those people who trusts my stylist- I usually give them a vague idea of what I want ("not too short, something different") so I stopped having Joe cut my hair just because I needed something different. I only go to 921 for waxing and massages. I've been very happy with both of these and usually just ask for any appointment- I don't have a specific massage therapist that I see- and have no complaints. read more

I was gifted a mani/pedi at Studio 921 for my birthday, and the experience did not disappoint. The salon itself is gorgeous; it seemed to be adequately staffed, and all the employees seemed friendly and professional. As far as the treatment itself, it was pricey, but satisfying. I liked the set up of the nail care area, and the spa chairs were super comfortable. There was a rainbow of what seemed like a hundred OPI nail colors to select from! When you are paying good money, it's always nice to have high quality products being used. The mani was pretty basic, although they did give a decent hand massage. My favorite part was the pedi! The whirlpool jets were extremely relaxing, and the leg/foot massage was lengthier than I'm used to at other places. One thing I will recommend is to inquire about booking your services with an apprentice. You get 15% off the listed price, which makes the service a little more affordable. My normally $70(gasp!) spa service ended up being only $55. I had Zaneika as my technician and she was absolutely fabulous. Overall, I would return to Studio 921 as a splurge, but I don't know if I could afford to go there regularly. read more

I went to Studio 921 after a friend told me about this gorgeous salon. I am not a regular client, but when I am looking for a place to get a superb haircut, I will always go to Studio 921. The stylists are very knowledgeable and helpful! Not only do I get a great haircut, but I also get a lesson in haircare and styling each time I visit! You aren't just sent home with a new hair cut, you are sent home with ideas and skills to help keep the cut looking great! I am on Studio 921's email list, and they are always offering specials for different spa, skin or hair services. I look forward to seeing what they will offer next. The salon is gorgeous as well! Its modern and very appealing. If you want to be pampered, relaxed and beautiful, try this spa-licious oasis! read more