I love this salon with my whole heart. They take care of my kids and my husband, 3 very different people all looking fabulous. Can't rave enough about the skill level, heart and compassion that resides in this salon. It's an absolute Chico jewel read more

I got my hair cut here a couple years ago and it was perfectly fine. Just went again and had a pretty bad experience. I showed Daryl pictures of what I wanted and ended up with sides that were two different lengths (even after I pointed it out) and the bangs were shorter than I wanted. He didn't check in and see if I was happy with it at any point. I had to go home and fix it myself so I wasted my money. I like the quirky vibe of the place but it didn't feel very clean and the water hose thing was making a screaming sound when he was washing my hair. Nice guy but yikes. read more

I would give it a zero if I could. States they are LGBTQ+ friendly yet I was misgendered more times than I could count. Daryl washed my hair before cutting and my whole shirt is drenched. Extremely inattentive. Daryl is a bulldozer. Be prepared to fight to get a word in. Shit talked previous employees and called them eyore. Now I have to cut my own hair at home to fix this mess! Don't go here!!!!!! Terrible read more

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They squeezed me in 30 min after I called! Whole staff is super friendly and they have niche products you dont see at your avg salon! read more

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I finally had an appointment at Ultra Beautician today after several unanswered phone calls over the last week. Josh was the one helping me, and I had asked for a simple buzzcut with a slight fade. The service was very rushed and ended up with me not only having more hair on the top than I wanted, but also having an uneven buzz, with about half the hairs still poking out. I felt that I was rushed out very quickly without even being asked if the cut was good, or if there was anything that needed to be changed. I didn't get a good look at my buzz until I was out of the shop entirely, because I was given no time to look it over at the chair. I definitely don't feel that the $30 I paid for the cut was justified, especially given how the process only took 10-15 minutes at most, and because it left me with an uneven buzz that I will have to fix myself. The staff is nice and welcoming, but that unfortunately isn't enough for the price. I am sad to say that I won't be back, and I will be looking for another place in Chico that will at least give me a haircut better than I can do at home. read more

Deryl is the absolute best hair stylist/barber I've ever had! In 2013, I received an incredibly awful haircut from a different shop near campus. It was so bad my wife could not look at me without laughing lol! Considering the severity of the situation, Deryl opened his shop last minute on New Years Eve to fix my hair. From that day until I graduated from Chico State, Deryl was my barber. Aside from the hair cuts- Deryl often provided me with life advice that I literally still refer back to today! Now I live in the Bay Area and I still haven't found a barber that cuts hair as well as Deryl. I have seriously considered driving 3 hours back to Chico once a month to get my hair cut. Do yourself a favor and get your hair cut here. read more

Great is an understatement for this salon. Comfy, cozy, quirky, delightful. I went in with an idea and a few pictures and I got exactly what I wanted and better. Thank you Jake. You are the bomb! read more

Post-pandemic I was in need of some TLC, and all my usual service people were booked. Due to the current political pressures being put on our outside-the-norm alphabet citizens (I can never remember the letters or their order!) I randomly chose this salon simply to show support, and from the description, it sounded like a fun and interesting atmosphere. I wasn't disappointed! The owner was my beautician, and he was such a lovely soul that worked with me to bring a fresh style and sass to my 65 year-old hairstyle! I enjoyed the retro atmosphere and all the other hairdressers comments and suggestions. I was left with mobility problems due to the Camp Fire taking so much of my lungs. They bent over backwards to make sure I was comfortable at all times, from setting up an extra fan to starting my car to be sure it was cool when I got into it. This won't be a salon you'd enjoy if you want a sterile atmosphere and mean-girl gossiping. It's more like the hole-in-the-wall salons you'd find in SF, full of personality and uniqueness while offering a great cut and color at a reasonable cost. I'll be back! read more

Deryl did a fantastic job with my hair - I absolutely LOVE it! I will sing his praises for everyone to hear!! His technique is great, he explains how to style at home - ah, he is terrific. I'd have paid $100+ for a haircut of this quality in Los Angeles - this cut was a bargain by comparison!! And the salon? Absolutely a fun experience. Next time, you better believe I'll show up early for my appointment, just to look at all of the decor! read more

I can't even tell you how fabulous I feel with my new cut and color mike is a genius THANK YOU!!!

Walk in HEINOUS, walk out FAMOUS! I have been a client of Ultra Beautician for over ten years. Deryl Northcote is a wizard of hair. From the contemporary to the avant-garde, Deryl is able to work some serious magic. They also have recently added stylists that specialize in color and other non-traditional requests. Much more than just a hair shop, the UB is a gathering spot where you can feel comfortable taking in the eclectic decor and catch up on the latest dirt from the seedy underbelly of society. LGBTQ friendly is an understatement as it is not uncommon for drag queens to make an appearance. Every visit is a unique experience, the only constant is fabulous hair. read more

I went here for the first time yesterday. They were so kind and wonderful and invested-- it was remarkable. I really couldn't be any more impressed than I am, and I definitely plan to keep going. Chico needs more businesses like this. read more

I'll start by saying I have some major hair anxiety from past experiences - one in particular was my 'Rambo do', I've never cried over my hair until that day. I'm so happy I entrusted Mike with my hair, he gave me a simple but very flattering cut and an AHMAZING color... I've already received numerous compliments. I'll be a repeat customer for sure! read more

After reading the reviews and my initial conversation with Deryl, I had a feeling this was the place for me. I am a 30 year old married woman, mother of two, insurance professional, blah blah blah... My hair looked the part, but clashed with my personality. Deryl listened to everything I told him about my hair; how much I hated my current look, how my hair behaves, and that I wanted something to fit my personality and be pro in the office. He dove in and made my hair his bitch. After the best f'ing haircut I have ever had, Deryl passed me off to Mike who styled me so sexy I wanted to do myself. Side note: The atmosphere and conversation was super. I would pop in just to hang out and chat for a bit. I'm obsessed with UB. read more

The last time I received a haircut from the good natured Mike at UB I got laid. Therefor, I cannot recommend UB highly enough. Lovely folk, reasonable prices, and quality work. read more

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Love, love, love Mike. He cuts my hair to perfection every time! Before I found Ultra Beautician, I had gotten so many horrible cuts. One girl butchered my hair so bad people thought I had really bad hair extensions. There were actually holes in my hair where she had over thinned it with a razor. I've come to the conclusion that the b must have been high. For fear of getting another bad haircut that looked like it had been trimmed with a lawnmower, I didn't let anyone touch it for almost a year. When I started looking like Cousin Thing I started looking for another hairstylist. That's when I found Mike. (Through Yelp!) I love my hair now. Mike has restored my faith that there is such thing as a good haircut. All I can say is the man has magic fingers. read more

A fabulous, friendly, fashionable place for an amazing haircut. Deryl was incredibly sweet and made me feel very comfortable in the chair. I've never had good luck with haircuts, but this one turned my fortunes around. I went in with super long, no-shape hair, and came out with a cute and sassy shoulder-length cut and killer bangs that grew out beautifully. In addition, the shop atmosphere was kitschy and full of cool stuff. All the stylists seemed to be in good spirits, but Deryl was especially wonderful. He told me about a great book sale in town and even gave me relationship advice. This experience is what I thought haircuts should always be like, and I'm sad I didn't find Ultra Beautician earlier in my college years! read more

Went in without an appointment and had Mike cut my hair. The inside of the salon is a bit crazy and a little messy - but that's what makes it unique. While you are getting your hair cut, there's a million things for you to look at and read. Definitely worth the price, and I loved that he didn't use thinning scissors. He did cut my hair after smoking a cigarette which kind of smelled, but overall, I would return for another haircut from Mike. read more

Mike & I used to go to school together, so when I heard through the grapevine that he was cutting hair at Ultra Beautician these days, I wanted my manfriend to get a Mike Flicker-cut. ;) We came in without an appointment, and Mike was able to squeeze my manfriend in (although next time we're definitely making an appointment to be courteous). Not once did Mike take clippers to my manfriend's hair, even the back of his neck was razored. The time and effort Mike put into the haircut was wonderful, and I now know my manfriend has an original cut that didn't break the bank. I'll definitely be sending my manfriend to Mike from now on! read more

I used to dread getting a hack job haircut, from some random butcher, then I found Ultra Beautician, and Magic Mike Fletcher. Mike is super mellow, kind, and very good at his job. I was happy with the first cut he gave me, but since then he's only dialed my haircut in. He's easy to talk to, and doesn't talk about himself too much (Standard). He doesn't rush, but also takes care of business. It's nice to get in and out in 15 min. I highly recommend going there. Look so good, you'll want to slap your mama. read more

Oh Michael, MICHAEL I DO LOVE YOU! Ultra Beautician is a Chico staple for a reason. For a hundred reasons! Lovers of kitch & quirk all know this place well, and will gush about Darrel and Mike unequivocally. The atmosphere feels perfectly balanced with Darrel's witty quips delivered with endless energy tempered by Mikes sweet & calm demeanor. Oh, and these boys have TALENT TO SPARE! I've asked Mike for some pretty challenging color and styles and he's nailed it every time. Every Single Time! Jet Black to Targarian blonde plz! Rattail extensions blended into a super short angled cut plz! Graduate black to dusky grey plz! Oh an make sure it looks even when its teased and standing straight up! BAM! DELIVERED! Never a problem, never even a hesitation from this man! He has an invaluable wealth of experience doing artistic, daring hair and it shows. read more

Yesterday I got my hair cut by the owner Deryl and I had fun!! He gave me a totally different look. I love all the interesting vintage things he has in the salon. If ya love antiques and vintage art this is the place to go. Plus the conversation was fun. Definitely a bright spot in chico read more

Ok this is a bit late in coming, but still, better late than never. First off, the atmosphere is very irreverent and fun. All three stylists seemed very cool, but my appointment was with Mike....WHO WAS AMAZING! It was my first time seeing him so I told him about all the nitty gritty details of my hair (color, it's quirks, what I was looking for, etc) and he absorbed it all and then told me his plan for my hair. He took his time and did an amazing!!! precision hair cut. I was blown away at how I looked when he was finished, it was exactly what I wanted. I was VERY pleased and am planning to return soon to re-fab my hair. read more

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This salon is fantastic. The staff are all highly skilled, very welcoming, they have affordable prices and everyone always looks FABULOUS after going here. Kristy gave me the best haircut! I recommend this place to all of my friends when they are looking for a hair stylist! I'm getting a haircut tomorrow and I'm so exited! Treat yo self, and go here for your next cut or color. You won't regret it! read more

Not what I expected.... I was looking for funky and fun and what I got was dirty and distracted. New to Chico, I have been looking for a salon equivalent to what I had in my home town. I searched yelp and found all the rave reviews for Ultra and Mike. So I booked an appointment. Let me preface by saying that I have been on maternity leave and was returning to work soon, so I was looking for an hour of indulgence before I went back. I booked the babysitter and was ready for some pampering. When I arrived, what I should have done was keep driving, but I had already paid the sitter and needed my hair done badly - so I gave it the benefit of the doubt. The owner and the stylist were outside smoking, and when we entered there were a few people hanging out and getting ready for a party that evening. I have never had anyone start cutting my hair before shampooing it since I went to super cuts when I was 10. The entire experience lasted about 15 minutes and when I left I ran home to shower and shampoo. The salon needs a good cleaning since there was hair everywhere and I left smelling like smoke. After shampooing and styling myself I am left with a hair style that is choppy, uneven, and unprofessional. To sum it up, it was not my kind of place and now I will be looking for a salon to fix what I ended up with. ; ( read more

So.....I went there looking for something "different" and I read all the reviews that it has had in the past. Everyone said it's "different"...Yeah...that's one way to describe it. It's definitely strange inside. The people were talking about very innappropriate stuff while i was getting my hair done...Very unprofessional. I told the hair dresser (not naming names, im sure they're all the same) what I wanted, and I got something EXTREMELY simplified, and horrifying than what I asked for. Very sloppy with their colorings. My cut was ridiculous. When I went home I immidiately called a new hair dresser and got an appointment the next day to try and fix what had happened. In all honesty, the people there seem "nice" so I'm not knocking on their personalities or what not. But if you're going to open a salon, at least listen to what the people are asking for. read more

I chose UB because of the yelp reviews. It just sounded like my kind of place. I'm from LA where good hair stylists are very common. The girl I've gone to here in Chico does a good job, but she is very busy and seems a little limited when doing more difficult types of cuts. Anyhow, it's been over a year since I've had my hair cut. My hair color was fresh because I do it myself, but it was a little boring so after discussing it with Mike and showing him a photo of the cut I wanted, he told me his idea and got to work. He explained everything he was doing as he was doing it which I thought was awesome. In the end, he nailed it. The cut is exactly like the photo and the dimension he added to my existing color is absolutely fabulous. What a talent and a total sweetheart. The price of the cut and color was also amazing. I couldn't believe it when he said $85. I was expecting it to be about $120 so this was a great addition to an already perfect experience. I also enjoyed listening to the conversation Darrel, the other stylist was having with his client...he is so funny. In summary, I'm sooooo happy I chose to go to UB. As long as I live in Chico, I will be having my hair cut and colored by Mike. I found my salon and I'm thrilled. Thanks UB. I'll be back! read more

The Ultra Beautician is more than a hair salon, it is a vintage beauty parlor with extraordinary decor and vibe. Deryl is the bee's knees! He is extremely talented and will not give you a hairstyle that does not match your overall look and personality. He puts a lot of work and thought into each and every cut and color that he does and leaves you feeling like a model when he is finished. I have never received the amount of compliments that I have since getting my hair done by him. In Deryl's hands I trust! He is funny and best dressed of Chico too! It is a huge WIN at the UB! Don't miss out! read more

I found this salon because it had some of the best reviews online, and after going there now for two years I certainly understand their high ratings. Mike is a very talented hairstylist and he is AMAZING with color/cuts! He really listens, and his easy-going demeanor make it very enjoyable to visit. I always walk out feeling great! The atmosphere (as others have mentioned) is very different, but I look forward to my next appointment cause the guys are all really nice and funny. I should also mention that I've had other hairdressers who hurry through the washing process, but Mike will thoroughly wash and condition, and he gives his clients head massages that are very relaxing. I almost fell asleep during my last visit. I recommend Ultra Beautician with confidence. read more

Mike Flecker ... can I just say absolutely amazing. My hair was down to my waist and the plan was to do Locks of Love. I brought a cliché picture of Jennifer Aniston's long bob. Mike looked at it and started working. The color looks so incredibly natural, all I could think is that this is the hair color I had (naturally) when I lived by the beach years ago in high school. I just don't understand how he got the color and the cut so perfect. There is a gift that he has in making you think... why didn't I go to him sooner? I have over the years used many different hairstylists and he seemed to capture the true me. If that is what you are looking for... do not hesitate, you will regret it. I highly recommend Mike Flecker...local in Chico. His personality is warm and easy going and whatever makeover or simple cut/color you might have he's the one you want working with your hair. Sheri H. read more

Mike is a perfectionist with talent. I am very impressed with his attention to detail and skill - no "number two's" buzzing in my ear just great scissor and razor over comb artisanship. What can I say... I walked in heinous and walked out famous!! I highly recommend. read more

Since I moved to Chico I had been looking for a new place to go get a hair cut. I have thin, short hair and if I get a bad hair cut, I'm screwed and key looking like I'm balding. I started going to Daryl and he is always really fun to talk to. He ALWAYS has something interesting to talk about and always has something fun going on in his life. He definitely makes the experience much more enjoyable. Now I see Mike and he does an amazing job too! These guys are both very talented and a pleasure to hang out with. Going on to the shop is always fun and there is so much fun stuff to look at. They definitely stand out from all the other places I have gone to. I recommend Ultra Beautician to everyone. read more

I had my first haircut by Kristy yesterday and I couldn't be happier. She really listened to what I wanted and created a great new look for me. It's the best cut I think I've ever had. Thanks so much, Kristy! read more

I am so incredibly happy with my haircut that all I can think is to gush that Mike Flicker is AMAZING . The irreverent atmosphere and casual demeanor of the employees made for a very comfortable experience, and I am thankful for the previous review that stated this was the place to go for a short haircut as a female because that combined with the other reviews here gave me the courage to go in for a drastic change. Seriously, this is not only the single most versatile haircut I've ever had, but it is the BEST haircut I've ever received without a doubt. With just a rough idea in mind and no example pictures on my end, Mike felt things out a bit and then, as he put it, went in and "fucked shit up" -- and while still checking with me each step of the way, he managed to come up with an absolutely perfect style that I couldn't have ever imagined possible would work with my appearance and personality. The staff at Ultra Beautician clearly have a passion for what they do and especially when it comes to crafting alternative hairstyles. read more

Mike has been doing my hair for the past year or so, and does an amazing job. I have fine/thin/wavy bright blonde hair and he makes it shiny and beautiful. He always fits me in as quickly as possible; I've never had to wait longer than 4-5 days which is awesome. All of the employees are sweet guys with crazy flare and wild personalities. I would absolutely recommend them!! read more

This place is great for anybody. I'm pretty introverted, and I don't like dealing with my hair. For years after the military I stuck with high and tights and they usually came out "heinous". My first cut with Deryl I went against his better judgment and got another high and tight, It came out great. Over time I've let go and let him do his thing with little input of my own. I always leave with a nice professional cut I'm happy with. I always feel comfortable at the UB even if I stick out like a sore thumb in their environment. All of the employees are really friendly. I've been going for over a year now and they really deserved a positive review sooner. read more

I got a cut and color by Daryl and it looks great! My hair cut was perfect, he didn't take too much length and it felt and looks so healthy now! I also got lavender highlights which he went to extra care to get the color right. Super happy with my hair! Best part was how enjoyable the company was. Took four years but I finally have a great salon to go to in Chico! read more

After a recent "cheap" quick cut- my hair was a MESS! I happen to be in Chico, visiting friends when I came across Ultra at a booth (for Chico Pride). The stylist saw my hair was destroyed and sprang into action! He gave me one of the best styles Ive ever had. He made it very easy to style in the mornings, even for someone with NO style like me.....Thanks Ultra and Team! read more

Michael cut my hair & I'm super happy!! Best haircut I have gotten in years! And very reasonably priced! I felt very comfortable in this quirky little salon close to downtown Chico. Since Michael has been there for 8 years & Daryl has been there for a lot longer (I think 20!) it's so nice to find a hairdresser you love that should be there the next time you need a haircut, color or perm! read more

I was looking forever for a decent hairstylist in town. Thank God I found Michael at UB. He did a wonderful job to my hair. I'm definitely coming back. read more