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The Head Shed

4.9 (79 reviews)
InexpensiveHair Salons
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Kelati A.

The is my favorite place to get a haircut. It's literally a shed but the space was remodel to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. John does such a great job with my hair. He understands curly hair - which is a rare find! I highly recommend the Head Shed. They book up fast but it's so easy to schedule an appointment through the Vagaro app.

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Dana G.

I've been going to the Head Shed for a couple months now. Kelsey and John are a welcoming duo and always up for a lively conversation. I see Kelsey for short haircuts and she's totally open to my ideas (even when they are vague). She's made some awesome hair designs like fade line work and faux hawks. I get lots of compliments after a cut here. It's affordable, and online scheduling is easy. You can tell they put a lot of heart in their craft.

Maria A.

I had such a great experience with Kelsey & Jon from start to finish. I have been wanting to transform my hair with shades of purple & pink for so long & Kelsey finally made my dreams come true. She took into consideration the texture of my hair & we were able to get it to a lovely pinky/purple hue without bleaching it. Kelsey was kind, detail oriented, and overall incredibly pleasant. Even though Jon didn't work on my hair, he sat down in between his appts to chit chat with me while Kelsey worked on my hair for almost 4 hours. I enjoyed the conversations I had with both Kelsey & Jon and the overall experience felt like I was getting my hair done by a close friend in a really comfortable setting. I will be returning to Kelsey & Jon from now on for all my hair care needs. I also really love that they are a certified sustainable salon which means that they recycle containers, aluminum foil, paper, etc & they even donate the cut hair! Highly recommend this awesome duo!

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Ninja A.

Going through the reviews, I decided to give The Head Shed a shot at my hair. Honestly, at that point, a huge disaster was almost close to impossible and if it did happen, I'd just shave it off; I was over my hair. Just about two months ago, I decided to cut my mid - back length hair to an edgy asymmetrical pixie style. I'm mixed which means I have mixed hair and according to charts, my hair texture is 3b/c. I don't have a "regular" hair stylist so I just went to a salon after another yelp reviewing and long story short, it was a complete failure and I was extremely upset and disappointed with the outcome. I found a way to "style" my awful chop and once it grew enough, I researched again and found The Head Shop. I explained to Kelsey what happened, showed her a couple of pictures, we talked about the cut, and she started her work. I had scheduled a scalp treatment and a pixie cut and as she went through the treatment process, she gave me tips and advice for my scalp and styling, and we talked about Devacurl stylists and products. (I've never bought their products o r experienced a Devacurl cut but hear they're amazing for curlies.) Once she was done with the treatment, she blotted my hair and started the cut on damp and moisturized hair. The most impressive part of my experience with Kelsey is that she took SO much time on my hair. She literally took every curl and cut them the way I'd imagine a deva stylist would. When she was done there was nothing but perfect black Cs all over the floor. It was amazing and also the pixie was awesome. I've done a "big chop" when i was in college but it was literally a chop. What Kelsey cut and styled is really fabulous, I was SO happy when I saw my new cut. If I can keep Kelsey as my stylist, I know I'll have this look to upkeep for awhile instead of growing out my hair. Thank you again SO much!!

Laura N.

This was the first salon I have been to as an adult to get my hair cut. I got there early so I drove around for a bit. When I came into the shop, Kelsey greeted me with a bright smile and so did John. Right away we got to working on my mess I did with my hair and she cut it to a length I desired and was manageable. Our conversations were great as well. Can't wait to go back soon for my haircut.

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Had a great experience going from long hair a pixie! Jon asked me several questions about my hair before he started and listened when I said I wanted it a bit shorter. The salon was a fun small space - I was the only one there. Easy to schedule. Nice ppl. Offered to fix anything if I felt like I needed it after getting home and got used to it.

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“They've got great vibes at his and Kelsey's little shop, good conversation, and of course, great haircuts.”

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4.5(343 reviews)
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Such a cutie salon and very LGBTQ+ friendly! My partner and I are both nonbinary, and Ava created…read moresome truly slay, gender-affirming haircuts and colors for both of us. I have to mention that Ava is AMAZING with curly hair. I spent over a year searching for someone who gets it, and now I've been going to Ava for over a year and still get compliments (even from random strangers on the street/in Costco). The whole staff is so kind and the vibes are immaculate: not chaotic, not too loud, just perfect. Highly recommend!

This was my second time at Industry! Great location with immaculate Cap Hill friendly neighborhood…read morehipster vibes. It's been a while since I've written one of these for a haircut but this one was awesome. Andy helped me work out a plan for it and did a cut that gave my fine, very straight hair lots of movement, texture, and style even with my super low maintenance daily routine. It's been a week now since getting it cut, and sometimes when you do that first week (or even first wash) you have a moment where you're like "hey where'd all the cool haircut go, it's just mush again?" NOT SO. This one maintains great movement and texture even with just blow drying it the night before and tossing texturizer in it in the morning (which I got at a discount thanks to their welcome package). I also loved seeing all the different types of neighborhood people around--not just like fancy people getting their hair done but a really wide spectrum from older dudes to younger NB folx and femmes. TLDR: Great experience with a haircut from Andy (pic attached if you're interested) and really enjoyed the salon itself

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4.7(622 reviews)
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I have found my girl! Went to my first haircut appointment…read moreat SENSA SALON with Taylor this AM. She listened to my requests & comments. I also learned some new styling techniques from Taylor also. I opted for a deep conditioning, will last for up to 12 washes. Taylor really knows her stuff and this is what I've been trying to find! And the light rail made it easy peasy to get there too.

Been here twice now. Over a year ago a woman cut my hair that no longer works here. I like that…read morethey have you ring a bell and then they buzz you in for safety. Beverages are offered and they use great products. However my second visit was just a few days ago with Sarah. What I asked for I got the complete opposite. She gave me a blow out so my hair looked beautiful leaving but the next day washing it seeing my natural waves and curls and really inspecting the cut. I look a bit chopped. The front was not face framing instead she gave me 4 steps. The front is uneven and choppy as heck. My hair is gone so no way to fix that and wouldn't trust her to fix it tbh so I have to take an expensive loss. I cried all night yesterday just looking at the front pieces. Just embarrassing. I paid a lot and tipped very well just for it to look like an amateur cut my hair. Don't come here. I regret coming here as I looked better with my dead ends. I could've cut my own hair better which I have. This was supposed to be a pick me up to make me feel beautiful now 2 days later I am in regret not feeling like how I should and wanted. Sooooo expensive and terrible results. Also they could've been friendlier. I felt she got tired blow drying my hair. They are supposed to be knowledgeable in long, thick hair, curly hair, wavy hair. I wanted to choose this stylist due to her good reviews but I really cannot recommend her or this salon. I don't like leaving bad reviews but I am distraught. Don't come here as you will cry tears of sadness not joy.

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My go-to and the best hair stylist in Seattle! I've been going to Olivia for 4+ visits now at…read moreFalali in Chinatown, and she never disappoints. She's incredibly detail-oriented and especially great with Asian hair and cutting layers. She consistently makes my hair look voluminous and healthy. Olivia is also super sweet and speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. I really appreciate that she takes the time to teach you how to style your hair with a straightener, which is very convenient for everyday styling. The salon is also very affordable for a cut, wash, and blowout. I've recommended Olivia to three friends already, and they all loved their haircuts. Just a heads-up that it's a busy salon, so be sure to book an appointment in advance and expect a bit of a wait. Highly recommend!

This review is for Olivia~ the Queen of haircuts! I absolutely love my new haircut! This is the…read morebest I've ever had and I'm slightly upset it took me this long to find Olivia! She is so kind, gentle, listens to what style you'd like and takes time to teach you how to style your new do. I came in with very long- more than ultra long hair today. It was thick, coarse, dull and full of split ends. I came across great Yelp reviews and thought I would make an appointment to try out a new place. Surely, i was not disappointed! Olivia began thoroughly washing my hair, with a nice scalp massage too. Once done and in the chair, we then discussed the style being I was looking for: long u shaped with lots of layers and face framing pieces. She used only scissors, no razors. Hair was wet and she sectioned off the hair to blow dry and cut. After she was done cutting, she used a flat iron to show me how to style the layers to make it look fresh and full of volume! It looks absolutely beautiful. I look so much younger too! Thank you so much Olivia! I highly recommend her for your haircuts and all other hair needs!

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4.9(73 reviews)
6.9 mi•Capitol Hill
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I saw several enthusiastic reviews mentioning April as not only a great stylist, but also one who…read moreenjoys talking with her customers, so I booked with her. The reviews were spot on correct. I just got the best cut I've had in years and I also enjoyed talking with April. She an excellent conversationalist as she goes about her work. She is sincerely interested in what you say. Be sure to ask her about herself too, you will find that she's an interesting and multi-talented lady. I wish I could give her more stars than just five.

You gotta go to Kitty Hawk and see Amy Bates. Here is why I love having her do my hair: She is…read morereally in touch with trends, but is super creative and loves to work in a unique twist, that is inspired by my personal style. :) Color - Last time I was in, we worked with the ombre trend, but she added a few blonde and red pieces that went all the way to my root, with some fire-y red ombre style chunks all over and little peeks of black. Also, the color is a-symmetrical, one side has more blonde, and the other, more red. Turned out so cool! The cut - usually, I think my hair looks better worn up, but since Amy has been cutting it, I love wearing it down. Finally, she is so friendly and a joy to chat with. Amy has been doing my hair for awhile, but she just started at Kitty Hawk. What a cool space, easy to find, easy free parking and the shop is really cute and clean! Get your buns in Amy's chair! :)

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