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    The Collective

    4.1 (101 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Hair by Carissa at Vanity Salon, makeup by Jesse at Mac
    Leah S.

    Hair really makes a statement, It's easy to see why hair extensions and hair implants are multi-million dollar industries every year and only continue to grow (no pun intended). It's also why people everywhere find a competent hairdresser/stylist/barber, and remain loyal for decades. Thus my insecurity with trying to find someone in Monterey who I could trust with my hair for a very important occasion, and I did find that person here at Vanity; Carissa. The salon is modern, gorgeous, and classy. The quality of the products speak for themselves, Kerastase, and Shu Uemura for example. I showed Carissa the photos of the look that I was hoping for, and she was confident that we could achieve it in no time. Sitting with her for the hour while she styled my hair was fun, and I was comfortable with the way she worked. At the end, the grand reveal was shocking. I seriously looked like something off a magazine cover, bouncy curls everywhere, volume, shine, and all sorts of diva-ness. I'm excited to see the professional photos, because just looking at myself in the mirror, I knew that the time and money was well spent in Carissa's talents. I walked out of the salon feeling like a million bucks, and overly thrilled in the outcome. I will likely return to try a blowout, as this was one of the best hair salon experiences I've ever had.

    Nicole D.

    Booked a hair appointment with in-demand owner/stylist, Nicole Eldridge, for highlights and a hair cut. She did a wonderful job and exceeded my expectations. I wanted to go for a new summer do and Nicole helped me create a fun summer style and tame my locks with a wonderful deep conditioning treatment. She really took her time framing the layers around my face and spicing up my new do with some blunt-cut bangs. Love em! San Francisco-trained stylist/owner Nicole brings cutting-edge hair styling to Monterey. Vanity specializes in luxe hair and skin care and is home to the only blow dry bar in the area. This beautifully appointed salon uses high-end professional hair care products, including Shu Uemura, Kerastase and PCA skincare. I love all the wonderful touches and design accents. Cozy contemporary couches, pretty lighting fixtures and inviting green plants and orchids. I enjoyed the complimentary coffee and bottled water upon my visit and the warm reception from the staff. I can't wait to come back in soon -- I gotta book an appt at the blow dry bar. Be sure to come in to this relaxed and friendly salon near downtown Monterey for all your pampering soon.

    Hair by Johnnie
    Emely C.

    Vanity Salon & Blow Dry Bar was absolutely stunning! I was in love with the salon since the moment I walked in. As soon as you walk in you can feel a cool, relaxing vibe and it's decorated so nice ! Johnnie was amazing ! And I love the way my hair turned out ! Will definitely be going back .

    My hair after trying to box dye it
    Gabriela Q.

    So for the first time ever I tried box-dying my hair. I really wanted a dark color with a little bit of a red undertone however, my lovely hair ended up purple!!!! I probably could have made it work because it really wasn't that bad, but it definitely wasn't something that I wanted or intended for. So now how I ended up at Vanity: I looked around on yelp and after reading everyone's reviews and visiting the salon it seemed super clean, relaxed, very nice just all around well kept. I was greeted right away by who I later found out was the owner and she was super sweet and helped me book an appointment. My stylist and overall experience: had Johnnie as my stylist and he is my life saver. He was so understanding of the purple mess that I was calling hair and worked with me to find the best option to tone down the purple/red and still get me a look/color that I actually wanted. He was so helpful and after we decided a color, he wanted to do a strip test to make sure I would like how the color would actually turn out. He was just so friendly, considerate and knowledgeable in how to fix what I had done and we talked the whole time so there was none of that awkward silence. He taught me so much about my hair and explained things to me so that he knew I understood exactly what was going on throughout the entire process. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely be returning here and recommending it to everyone!

    Tiffany M.

    Top notch salon. The colorists/stylists are the best I've found in Monterey. Everyone is so friendly, professional, and personal. My first appointment, I had the pleasure of having Andrea do my color and cut. Beautiful job and gave me the exact deep "coca cola red" that I was in search of. Beautiful cut. My second appt was with Jessica who did a root touch up and cut because Andrea was out of town. She did a beautiful job of making sure my virgin roots blended perfectly with my already colored hair. She gave me the perfect trim and did exactly what I wanted. I love Vanity. AND they're a kerstase salon. They also carry shu eumura. If you're in need of a beauty transformation or just a great hair day, visit these girls. They're fantastic!!

    Hair by Jamie Powers
    Natalie M.

    Went in to Vanity to get a quick color and cut before going out of the state to me my future-in-laws. Jamie managed to squeeze some time for an appointment for me and managed to make blue look so effervescently beautiful.

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    Johnnie is a lifesaver!! Just amazing .. thank u for fixing my hair when I needed the most..

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    Hair Studio 104 - Barbie me, after performance and my husband.

    Hair Studio 104

    4.4(245 reviews)
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    I got my hair done by the lovely Sami! She has the sweetest personality and easy to talk to! I came…read morein to get my dead ends cut and get more layers in the front which she SLAAAYED!! Please come and get your hair done by her she will take care of you!

    An Ode to Sammi Mount: The Artisan of Hair and Heart…read more In a world filled with stylists and salons, there are a rare few whose craft transcends aesthetics and becomes something deeply personal, transformative, even sacred. Sammi Mount is one such artist. To call her a hairdresser would be to simplify what she truly offers. She is a master colorist, a precision cutter, a visionary stylist, and most of all, a soul who pours her whole heart into every client she touches. I have entrusted my hair to elite stylists in Paris, Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, global capitals of beauty and fashion. And yet none have come close to Sammi's level of artistry and care. I now travel and fly just to see her because once you have experienced her work, anything else feels like a compromise. She is without question the best I have ever had. Her color is otherworldly. Sammi does not just apply color, she understands light, tone, texture, and identity. Each highlight, lowlight, and blend is placed with intention, as though she is painting a living, breathing canvas. Her haircuts are sculptural yet effortless, tailored not only to your face but to your movement, your energy, your life. But what sets Sammi apart even beyond her technical brilliance is the soul she brings into her space. Her presence is grounding. Her kindness is palpable. Every appointment feels like a safe haven, a time not only to feel beautiful but to be heard. The conversations you have in her chair are as nourishing as the transformation itself. She listens with real curiosity, speaks with honesty and warmth, and somehow always knows just what you need, whether it is a bold new look or a quiet reset. As much as I would love to keep her a secret, to guard her name like a hidden gem only the lucky few know about, Sammi deserves to be celebrated. She is the best at what she does. She is meticulous, intuitive, soulful, and generous beyond words. Sammi Mount is not just a stylist. She is an experience. A ritual. A rare kind of artist whose work lingers far beyond the mirror and deep into the heart.

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