Sarah always gives me great haircuts that last almost two months! Great stylist! Nice quiet peaceful salon

I've been coming to The Banyan Tree for about a year and half and absolutely love Maytee! She is the greatest! The service is so good. Love the location and it's just so warm and relaxing inside. Super cute place. read more

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Heather did an amazing job breathing life back into my flat, thinning postpartum hair. She listened to everything I wanted, gave me lots of great styling tips, and was super fun to talk to. I'm really happy with how much more bounce and volume my hair has now and feel totally pampered. Definitely recommend Heather to anyone looking for a highly experienced and talented stylist! read more

I'm really grateful I found Megan! She's obviously very skilled at what she does and also knowledgeable in how to take care of textured hair well. I recently started my curly girl (wavy hair) journey and was in dire need of both a haircut and some guidance on what the heck I was doing. Megan listened to what I wanted (wash and wear + taking some bulk away) and gave me helpful advice when I wasn't sure. She did a dry cut and rehydrated to style, and didn't rush or cut corners. She also took the time to make sure I understood how to care for my hair going forward, and redemonstrated to me some of the things she did to my hair so that my hair "self-care" didn't just stop at the salon. I walked away understanding more about where my hair was at and what its needs were. I love that her priority is getting hair to its best health/to a good equilibrium. I also really appreciate her professionalism. I have some haircut anxiety (just sensory sensitive in general) and she was very respectful and never forced conversation. When we did talk she's a great conversationalist! Very chill, on top of that. I would say, it took a little bit of reaching out to connect with someone here as they don't have "front desk"/scheduling type staff. Don't let that discourage you from a good cut, though. Thank you for my cut! I'm glad I have a stylist I can trust in the area. read more

My first experience at the Banyan Tree today was pretty great! I was a tad nervous about getting a wolf cut (or shag cut with a fringe) for the first time, AND with a new stylist. But Megan did a really great job at putting me at ease with her wealth of knowledge in cutting "naturally-textured" hair, her commitment to being thorough, and just her overall chill vibe and demeanor. Just so you know what to expect, she took the full 1.5-hour time slot to do a "dry cut". There was no washing or drying, and did minimal styling for that "natural" look. She asked me a lot of questions on how I usually style my hair -- even down to what products I use -- to get a feel for how to cut the layers, see if my routine needed any modifications, etc. Since I air-dry it with some product, she styled it similarly. I like that she took the time to pay meticulous attention to getting each layer right, and her focus was on making sure I can get the desired result when I style it at home. She also took the time to educate me on how to style my new fringe. It IS a tad pricey ($130 w/ tip), but I found that's the standard rate with other curly/wavy hair specialists I've inquired with in the Sacramento area. Also, I'd rather have someone take the time to make the layers even, so you have a better quality hair style in the long term, rather than being "glammed up" for a day. This also ensures that they DON'T end up cutting it too short, which is what often happens, and it's given me trust issues over the years lol. I will be back! read more

I've been trying to get a hold of someone for a week and no one had got back to me. Just want a cut and style. I wish they would at least contact and say they are too busy. read more

The salon vibes are very good. Not just with the people but the space is super cute. It's airy and clean with plants and eclectic furniture. Heather cut my hair twice. She listened and interpreted my needs especially when it came to concern areas. Conversation was super easy with her and she made me feel welcome as a new client. If I wasn't moving out of the area, I would continue to see her! read more

I had the best experience here! It was my first time getting my hair cut here and I booked with Samantha Manuel. My sister also gets her hair done by Sam and recommended her to me. Sam was an absolute delight to talk to and I felt like she really cared about my preferences. She did exactly what I asked for and transformed my hair that I hadn't cut for over a year. I also loved the smell of the products that she used. I will be coming back for sure! read more

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My daughter has curly/wavy long hair, so we booked with Salisa, as she claimed on the website to love working with curly hair. We asked for some face framing layers in the front, and to keep the length in the back, but to give it a trim since this was her first real pandemic cut. Salisa spent an hour and a half working on her hair. She appeared to be thinning the back while working it with a fine tooth comb (literally). We did not ask for thinning. In fact, we didn't ask for much in the back at all. I was unsure when I saw that, but figured that maybe after 20 years in the business, she had some old school technique that the stylists I've been to with my curly hair don't use anymore?? Typically, with my curly hair, the standard is they dry cut it while curly/natural, or they wet and then cut. In this case, it was dry, then brushed out with the comb undoing the curls, and she cut into the back in a scraping fashion with scissors. When it was done, she did not style it, and instead asked for my daughter to air dry it. After it was finally dry, I wanted to cry. The front, looked almost the same. Mind you, I let my kid cut her own bangs during quarantine, so that's not a compliment. The back is a disaster. The thinned out sections dried into scraggly strands. There is a bulky middle section with curls underneath that puff it up around her shoulders. It's still fairly flat with no layers on top. Her hair looks virtually the same from the front, but much worse in the back. She said that Salisa had told her that she would have layers in the front that she could see if she pulled her hair up in a ponytail or bun, and we kept trying to find them, but nothing. We were so enchanted with the pretty atmosphere of the salon, and we were hopeful that Salisa had heard us and knew what she was doing. We showed her pictures and discussed what we wanted before she started. Honestly, a long style haircut with some layers in front does not seem too hard. We had a very reasonable bar. If she had any concerns about delivering on that request with my daughter's curls, I expected her, as a professional, to say so. Instead, she left my daughter looking worse than when she walked in,. Such a disappointment. PS - the salon owner did offer a refund, so I'm adding a star for that gesture, although I did not accept it since I'm not interested in taking their money. I do wish I didn't have to invest the time to try to find someone new with enough skill to fix this. All I wanted was for my kid to feel cute after a rough year and a half of pandemic life. :( read more

I've been searching for a curly hair specialist for months. I haven't let anyone touch or cut my hair in about 7 years. Needless to say my curls needed help. MEGAN ACOB is who I ended up choosing and trusting and I'm so glad I did. She listened to all of my concerns, talked me off the ledge of anxiety multiple times, didn't push me to overdo my comfort levels, and seriously soothed any apprehensions I had. Megan worked with my schedule, helped teach me how to care for my curly hair, and gave me the cutest bangs and a light trim. I've never properly valued a hair artist like I do with Megan. She let me ramble about my interests and hobbies without missing a beat. Seriously so pleased with my new hair. Thank you again, Megan! You're a true hair-texture sorceress. I can't wait to get to know my new hair! Pics attached read more

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Maytee did an awesome job on my hair! She stayed within my budget while executing a look that was both beautiful and natural looking. I love the placement of the highlights and how it blends well with the rest of my hair. I also had natural redness at the ends of my dark hair caused by sun exposure and dryness, but she flawlessly blended the new colors and my nasty ends don't look gross anymore! I was also worried about the look not being noticeable considering my natural hair is already dark, but the change was beautifully there and I'm excited to go out with my new look! My hair now looks healthy and shiny, and has that perfect amount of "oomph" and sexiness! Another thing I was concerned about was cost, and all of this was well within budget! Thanks, Maytee! read more

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Not sure if my experience with my stylist was a reflection of the salon as a whole or not but I had not the greatest experience there. I went in over a year ago for a balayage look. I knew it would take time and multiple sessions to get the look I wanted and that was something I was willingly to do. When I was initially texting with my stylist the desired look, she told me balayage wasn't even a thing. I got confused and sent her inspo pics and she just said no to them. I went in anyway... she gave my three massive strips of highlight; one in the back, one behind my left ear and one straight down the front of my face. She charged my $200 for it. I, stupidly, made another appointment becuase I thought it was a part of the process. When I went back, she just rebleached and retoned the previously bleached sections and once again charged me $200. Not once did she cut my hair or add any new sections of highlight. I didn't want to review and rate in hopes that this was a stand-alone incident and not a reflection of the business at a whole but I truly hated that hair and the amount I spent on it. I spent $400 on something I could have easily butchered at home. My hair was super damaged and breaking off after going there and I finally decided to just cut it all off. read more

Serene environment with talented stylists. I got my hair cut for my wedding by Holly and she did a lovely version of Bridgett Bardot's haircut, thank you read more

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The salon is really nice and has been totally reconfigured for distancing. I felt very safe. Shout out to Holly Pinto, who gave me the best haircut ever. My hair is so easy to manage now. Who knew it could look this good? read more

I think i have been with Kristina for about a year now. and of course i am still here and staying with her ;) Kristina has got me through blonde, and then me stubbornly wanting to go back to dark, and then bleaching it myself because i could not wait, and then getting my color corrected and going to blonde again.. she kind of got me through all of this, and my hair has looked amazing everytime i walk out of the banyan tree. I sort of like to ask her for opinions and she always help me make great hair decisions. I actually switched my part from one of my visits to make my hair look fuller. love love love. Even though i can only speak for Kristina, the other stylists are great as well and all very nice. Also, their salon is just so cute and so relaxing when you are there. I think that is a win in itself. i THINK pricing is different for each stylist, but it's reasonable! I will def post some pics now :) read more

TL;DR: The Banyan Tree is awesome and all the stylists are ARTISTS! Rest assured that if you get your hair done by Kristina or Chelsea, you're going to get amazing results! The salon takes extra precautions to make sure everyone is safe during this time while still consistently providing fantastic results. I have been coming to this salon since 2017, and it truly was life changing from the moment I first got my haircut and balayage(d) here. I started out with Kristina and was blown away. She revived my curl pattern and her coloring technique is beyond! Although she hasn't been available this year, I highly recommend booking her for hair services in the future. She knows her stuff and her level of talent and care inspires me. Kristina recommended I get my haircut and highlights and lowlights from Chelsea and a couple other coworkers during the time she is out of the office. I went with Chelsea and I'm so happy I did. I now have two beyond talented hair artists to turn to whenever my mane of curls needs to be zhuzed up. Chelsea is a godsend! In my time of need after my hair had grown out beyond my waist, I booked an appointment with her wanting an artist that can cut curl patters for my big chop. She exceeded my expectations and took the time to understand the color story and haircut I wanted. She literally took me outside so I could take off my mask to make sure my face shape was complimented by the cut and color. I gave her creative freedom and took her recommendations, and tbh probably got the best damn haircut for my face shape that I've ever had. Not only did it highlight my cheekbones and eyes, it's been growing out beautifully. Not only that, my highlights, lowlights, and money pieces were done in a way that allowed everything to grow out and fade beautifully. It doesn't look like I need a touch up yet, it all looks intentional and it's been about two months since my appointment. The Banyan Tree is chic, clean, and has a repertoire of hair artists that will take your hair to new heights. Level up and book an appointment! read more

I've been to Heather a couple of times now, and have loved both experiences. I wanted quite a drastic change, and after looking at the reference pictures I brought in she sculpted something that both worked for my hair, and executed what I wanted. She's honest, helpful, and a true artist! read more

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Could not love this place more than I do! Absolute gem of a spot. Came in for the first time to get a long put-off haircut today after doing some Yelp research for a salon... beyond glad I went with The Banyan Tree. First of all, street parking is a breeze and who doesn't love that? Secondly, it's such a great space just to walk into. Lots of plants, a sweet sitting area, and plenty of handmade pieces decorating the place; nothing uppity or cold about it. Also, they offer water in a glass not a plastic bottle and I appreciate that minimization of waste! Really makes your experience welcoming and cool from the get-go. My cut was with Megan and simply put: she's f'n awesome. Really took the time to talk to me about what I wanted (a lob kinda), how my hair behaves in general, and what I tend to do with it. She was super supportive of me doing a big chop (around 12 inches) but made sure to remind me to keep in mind that my hair will behave differently than some of the trendy lob images online. It was a breeze to chat with her during the cut as well; I appreciate organic convo! Literally talked about everything from food to star signs to cultural themes and then back to food again. Alongside the fab experience, I ended up with a haircut I absolutely love. I have NEVER had short hair in my adult life, I was honestly a little nervous but I'm super stoked about my short hair now. Megan hit the nail on the head as far as what I was picturing. I genuinely couldn't be more happy with where it ended up!!!! Anyway, love it. Love my hair. Love Megan. Go here. Ok bye. read more

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This review is long overdue. Holly is a miracle worker with cuts and color. Seriously, she is the best colorist I've ever had. My hair is a pain in the rear to color, but she never complains, is so nice and patient with me, and my hair always looks great and grows out well (the sign of a real pro). She isn't just a pro, she's an artist. read more

I live two blocks from here and this is the second time I have booked an appt that has been cancelled on me. Super annoying. I just want my haircut. The convenience aspect was exciting to me. Oh well! read more

Woooweee ladies!! This is the spot if you're looking for adorable coziness, brilliant hair stylists and competitive pricing! I saw Heather who was a sweetie. She listens to what you want and is very informative on what your hair abilities and constraints might be. She is a color wizard and is lovely conversation to boot! As far as the cut goes, I've had a really hard time finding someone to cut my hair well, I have fine strands but a lot of them and it's not very forgiving with layers. She framed my face and gave me the perfect blend of layers so my hair falls just right. Go see one of these girls, you won't be disappointed! read more

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The online booking system was very simple and straightforward for new customers. Plenty of street parking on Wednesdays. The atmosphere was very serene and everyone was spaced out nicely. Samantha Manuel was super sweet, attentive and personable! She followed all of my requests, gave me suggestions and double checked my reference pictures so my haircut turned out the way I wanted. She also kindly showed me how to style it afterwards. read more

This is my 2nd haircut with Holly P in the past year & I highly recommend her. Even after being in Sac for 5 years- I hadn't found my hair stylist who can help amplify my unique South Asian black wavy/curly hair. But Holly actively listens to what I want about my haircut and provides her amazing insights and suggestions. I'm glad to have found this salon and stylist. read more

Not sure what has happened... maybe Covid. But the customer service from the stylists is terrible now. They are rude and don't seem to care much about giving a good customer experience. Wanted to love this place, but I will be moving on to another salon. read more

Samantha did my balayage and I'm so happy. I'm a pretty simple girl with the laziness of a jobless dude living on his moms couch when it comes to doing my hair. The world would be lucky if I comb my hair for the day. Not an an exaggeration Samantha gave me a low maintenance color and cut. The whole appointment was almost 3 hours because I have black hair. The time flew by because she was so pleasant. She has great conversations and gave me the most relaxing head shampoo. At one point I dosed off while she was styling my hair. Ambience: this place is tucked away on s street and it's too stinking cute. The decor is just my style. Intimate, boho, greenery and friendly. I love that everyone was there focused on their clients. No obnoxious gossiping, or unprofessionalism. Everyone is there to work. Anyways, I scheduled my next appt and I'm even thinking about a scalp treatment so I can go back sooner. It was such a treat. Price: omg sooo good for 3 hours of work she charged me $140 for cut and color. read more

Samantha Manuel is hands down the best hairdresser I have ever been to. I was recommended her by several friends with long, thick, wavy/curly hair, and she gave me the best haircuts of my life. I saw her for five years, from shorter hair to long. I need my hair to be wash-and-wear, and I just asked her to do what she thought was best and I came away with an adorable, light, wearable haircut that really showed off my hair's beauty every time. She even came in at 6 am to style my hair for my wedding! Samantha knows pretty much everything about me and I have so, so missed her since I moved away from the area. She is worth every dollar. read more

Unfortunately, I really wanted to love this place and my hairstylist, but yet again I was failed. I did my research and read all the great reviews on this and picked a stylist I thought would listen to what I wanted. I asked for a basic cut of long layers and face framing. My face framing was uneven as one side of my bangs was longer and thicker than the other. Same with the bottom right side of my hair, which had a strand way longer than the left side. I also specifically asked for a smooth blowout and left with a puffy mess as if I had just half dried my hair. I could tell my stylist was rushing the blowout because her next customer was waiting, but I just felt you shouldn't rush when your current client is paying you $100 total for a whole cut/blowdry/tip. I truly felt my $100 was down the drain and wanted to reach back to my stylist to fix the unevenness but wasn't sure if she would. I give it a 1 rating because of my personal experience with my stylist, not the studio as a whole! I'm sure other stylists there may be great. read more

Heather is amazing! I had a not so good experience with a different salon from which my hair is still suffering from and Heather has been able to make it work and produce amazing hair! She also explains every step she's doing in detail and the science behind everything to make sure you also know what she's doing. I highly recommend her :) read more

Samantha is amazing! It was such a joy to have my hair done with her today. I will for sure be going back as she did exactly what I asked for. I'm always very hesitant to have my hair done, but she made the process easy and enjoyable. read more

Kristina is fantastic. So I have bad Asian hair and grew it out for a couple of months to see if I could style it or do something else other than to shave it short. Kristina's cutting technique and ability to give ideas was great. Ultimately we changed how I part my hair she blended it in a way that it doesn't have to be as short but has a clean and edgier look. I'd definitely recommend her and plan to go back myself. read more

First time at the Banyan Tree! My stylist Holly was amazing!!!! I chopped my long hair into a bob and was slightly nervous to be honest but could not be more thrilled with result. Service at the Banyan Tree was awesome from the start. When you open the door you step into an inviting space with warm wood tones and lush green living plants. There is gorgeous macrame hanging around the mirrors and monstera leaves decorating the wall of the wash station. Holly really took the time to talk about the type of cut and style I wanted. Getting my hair washed felt so relaxing and when it came down to the cut and style she paid attention to every detail. Thank you! I have found my new favorite salon in Sacramento. read more

If you are looking for the sweetest and most talented hair stylist around, please do yourself a favor and book with Samantha at the Banyan Tree! Not only is so kind and personable, but what she was able to do with my hair is unbelievable! I'm notorious for throwing my hair in a bun/ponytail 9 times out of 10 but I love my haircut so much, I'm going to start wearing it down way more often! Thank you so much, Sam! You are the best! read more

After moving here from NC, I've had a hard time finding a hair place that makes me feel comfortable. This place goes above and beyond that. I chose Megan as my stylist and I'm so glad I did. She sat down with me and got a feel of who I am before even getting to business. She listened to what I wanted and told me what would work and what I could do with the style. She didn't hesitate when I wanted to make a slight change to the original plan and was down for it as much as I was. The Banyan Tree itself is a beautiful and cozy little spot, Megan is the whipped cream on the warm mug of hot cocoa. Trust me. read more

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Sarah Scherer did a great job on my haircut. She is funny and smart. It was a pleasure spending an hour with her recently. This salon is a breath of fresh air! It is quiet, low key, with big beautiful windows. Bonus it is right in my neighborhood so I can walk! read more

Super dope spot with good vibes! Heather cuts my hair beautifully, and I love our conversations. She makes great artistic suggestions that compliment my face and I deeply appreciate her opinion. I leave her salon feeling and looking real good. Thank you Heather for doing what you do! read more

Such a special salon! The ambiance is amazing and they treat you like a queen! Heather made my hair dreams come true!

I saw Holly this past weekend for my first cut at The Banyan Tree (I have previously been a couple of times to another popular Sacramento salon and wanted to try a new place). She knew pretty intuitively what I wanted and I feel like I now have the hair I've been dreaming about since I started growing it out several years back - kind of a romantic, textured shag with bangs that highlights my hair's wavy texture. In terms of vibe, the salon itself is super cute and has a mellow 70s feel that's still hip and modern. I'll definitely be back to The Banyan Tree - I like the smaller size of the salon, the mellow vibe, and of course, the awesome cut! Thanks, Holly! read more

Got a haircut from Samantha and I absolutely love it! The salon is open, bright, and full of beautiful plants, and my stylist was lovely company. I will say that I wish prices for services were posted online. When I called to inquire, no one answered the phone or returned my call, and I never received a response to my question on their website form. $75 for a shampoo and cut/style isn't bad, but I wish I knew the price prior to the appointment. read more

I saw Holly Pinto for a haircut today and she was so great! She definitely takes her work really seriously and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with my hair. Everyone in the shop was following COVID precautions and I felt really safe. read more

Maytee did a great job on my hair! I had about 24-26" length hair that was becoming very ratty and she turned it into a voluminous, blunt modern lob. She was skilled and lovely to chat with. The location has a small parking lot, which is awesome, and street parking is ample. She took her time; it never felt rushed or pushy, and was completely comfortable and relaxing. The place has an earthy, welcoming vibe, full of natural light and plants. Loved my stylist, my haircut and the atmosphere of this place. Other staff that were present were pleasant and fun to chat with. Nice selection of products available, and no one pushes them on you. I loved how sleek my hair looked with a heat protectant she used before blow dry and just had to have it. Highly recommend this place!!! read more