I am a seven-year-old client. That is how long that I've been enjoying this welcoming, happy, kind, hardworking, and skillful staff at Union Hair Parlor. No dress codes or pretense found here. Just love and appreciation for you and your business. Oh. You might get some hugs, too! I see Jessica Zaremba. Book early and often so as to enjoy your stylist's expertise on a regular basis. read more

I scheduled an appointment with Denise as she's listed as a Master Stylist. She also has curly hair like mine, so I figured she would be able to do a good job. When I got there she seemed okay, just a bit distracted. She began with washing my hair, where she gave the Lightest "scalp massage" and I'm not certain that she put any conditioner in. Then when I got into her chair she put it all the way to the ground, so that I could only see from my eyes up in the mirror while she cut my hair. To the point that she was literally on her Knees to do her job. She barely asked what I wanted, then didn't even follow that. I asked for layers to round the shape of my hair out, for it to sit about shoulder length, and my bangs to be cut at cheekbone length. Instead hair was past my shoulders in the front and long and Mullety in the back as if she didn't cut that at all. My "bangs* were down to my mouth and there were Zero discernable layers to be found anywhere. When she asked if I wanted her to do anything else I asked for it to be cut shorter, she trimmed the front 2 pieces a tiny bit and that's it so I decided not to ask for anything else, as she already wasn't doing what I asked. Not once during the total of Thirty minutes that she spent on my hair did she check if the length was ok, what I was thinking about it or anything. She spent most of the time making my hair frizzy AF then fluffing it around than she did taking time to cut my hair. She also did not offer me a mirror at Any point to see the back. I feel like she was distracted the entire time, did not actually want to cut my hair for some reason, and left me looking ridiculous. I walked out of the store with a fluffy, frizzy, mullet and paid almost $100 for it. I absolutely will Not be back and Highly discourage Anyone from going to see Denise. I ended up going to my friend's house afterwards, waking her up, and together we did a Significantly better job than Denise. read more

My fiancee is so incredibly particular with his hair, so coming to a new place was already a task lol. Everyone there was phenomenal, so incredibly kind, and professional. My fiancée's stylist will now be seeing him more often, because he is absolutely obsessed with his haircut. Jessica knew all the right questions to ask, and made him feel comfortable. Thank you Jessica and Union Hair Parlor! read more

I came in for an all over color with Kale. It was a wonderful experience and they made me feel so welcome and heard! I'm a curly girl and I felt so appreciated how they were so interested how to work with my curls and make me feel confident. Not to mention what a nice space it is to be in. I enjoy that you can be yourself in there and connect thanks so much Kayla! read more

kale did a fabulous job cutting my hair! they're a great conversationalist and made sure i loved my look before i left. i'm growing my hair currently but i'm definitely going back for a trim:) read more

I needed to find a new hair stylist after moving to Madison so I decided to give Union Hair Parlor a try and I'm glad I did. Denise was my stylist and she did a fantastic job! I was pretty vague with what I described and just showed a picture of what I wanted (Amelia Shepard's cut from Grey's Anatomy season 15), and Denise definitely understood the assignment!!! Super pleased with how this cut turned out. Overall the staff were friendly and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone who's looking for a haircut and/or a new stylist. read more

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Relatively new in town, I needed to find a person to cut my hair after it had been almost a year since getting my last cut. Thank goodness I landed upon Karlijn at Union Hair Parlor. I was greeted immediately upon walking inside, checked in for my appointment and offered a drink, which range from water to sparkling water to coffee to Champaign. I sat down and within a couple minutes, Karlijn was ready for me. Karlijn made me feel comfortable from the get go and asked the right questions to ensure a perfect cut. I'm relatively picky about my hair, because it's long and curly, but she did a great job. She even styled it at the end in a way I didn't know was possible with my hair. I absolutely love it! She also waxed my brows, which were in dire need of some maintenance. Karlijn shaped them wonderfully, and just how I asked. I booked another appointment because of how pleased I was with the service and Karlijn's skills. Highly recommended!!! read more

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I've been here twice and had a great experience both times. Valerie did a fantastic job with my hair each time. Definitely recommend.

I really really enjoyed my experience at Union Hair Parlor. Karlijn was really great at building rapport with me, as a new client, which I appreciated. I consider myself low maintenance as far as hair is concerned, and I generally am open-minded about making changes to my hair. I went in for more or less of a trim but wanted to decrease the bulk on the bottom of my hair as my layers were growing out. One question Karlijn asked as she worked on my hair that really impressed me was: "What was it about your last haircut/stylist that made it great?" This allowed her to get to know more about what makes a quality haircut for each client, and that is an invaluable skill. Instead of pushing product, Karlijn provided some good hacks for working with my new bangs using blow-dry styling techniques. I can highly recommend Karlijn as a stylist! Aside from my haircut experience, the waiting area was awesome. Lots of fun books and games, including a tabletop version of bean bag toss. I can see children and adults of all ages enjoying their time at Union! read more

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Same location as the old KODE salon, but with a new name and attitude! My girl Rosa is still there and she's awesome! Friendly atmosphere with free soda, coffee, and...wait for it...BEER! Stop on in, grab a cold one, and kick back and get pampered! read more

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I'm extremely attached to my hair, and I'm very very picky who gets to cut my hair. I wanted to keep my hair relatively the same length and get my hair back to looking healthy. Maddie, who did cut my hair, did a wonderful and fantastic job. We had great conversations during my cut, and she did everything I asked for during it. My layers and face framing are perfect. We also talked about how I may want to dye my hair in the future, and Maddie mentions how the first time you dye your hair with her it's 50% off. In addition, Union Hair Parlor is a cute little shop. The staff is friendly, and they seem to work great as a team. They have an adorable little waiting area with complimentary coffee, teas, and sodas. read more

My boyfriend just got home after getting a hair cut here. It was so bad I had to shave his head for him. He did as the woman to fix it but after realizing she didn't know what she was doing he just gave up asking. read more

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I managed a next day appointment via the scheduling system on the website, and got in for my first appointment. Although the wait was long, my stylist was amazing, and worked to fix the bad hair cut I received from another place the night before. The atmosphere is fun, stylist are young, and obviously well trained. For $30, I was extremely happy, and I have a new Madison stylist. read more

I wanted to find a new place to get my haircuts from, I've been trying different places for years trying to find a spot where i could go regularly. I decided to look at a lot of yelp reviews and i found this place! I read lots of reviews before i decided to come in. I am not extremely picky about my hair but lately i have been trying to grow my hair out and my hair was a little damaged so i needed to fix it. I loved this place! Camille was super sweet and friendly! The place has a nice welcoming experience, they even offer you drinks while you wait. The place is extremely cute and clean. They do offer a lot of services for everyone. I only needed a trim for my hair but the service was great! Camille made sure i got the haircut i wanted, she then washed my hair and gave a great scalp massage followed by styling my hair. I will definitely be back for my next haircut! read more

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I made my first trip here a couple months ago and had a lovely experience. I'm always impressed when the stylist can interpret my indecision and hand motions into a haircut that looks nice, and that's what happened here. The location is super convenient for me, which is what led me to Union, but the quality haircut is what will keep me coming back. Thanks Union! read more

What an amazing group of hair magicians. Everybody is warm and friendly. I feel like family. My stylist is Jess and she is an artist. I love every color and style she's done. Jess does a great job! Everyone there does great hair. If you need a change and want to feel like you are at home, you need to come to Union Hair Parlor!!! read more

FIRE THE RECEPTIONIST. The stylists at this salon are probably good at their jobs since there are so many good reviews, that is also the reason I called. However, the receptionist is so rude, talking in a way like the customer is owing her something or begging to make an appointment. Without answering questions, she pushed me to make an appointment. While talking to me, she still talked loudly in background with someone else. Without any doubts, i would give one star. I will never go to this place because of her. The hair salon should find someone better especially if her only way to get paid is to talk to customers. read more

I wanted to find a place to get my haircut that didn't result in me wanting to cry afterwards. Like many customers I walked in with pictures and unrealistic demands. Lucas was very personable, professional, and knew what he was doing . He talked me through every step. By the end of it my hair was much shorter than what I anticipated but 3 weeks later I'm still loving my hair and getting tons of compliments. I anticipate that when I get the courage to cut my hair again I will go back, and in the future when I decide to color my hair I will definitely will choose this place. read more

I had an embarrassing "Covid cut" (self-inflicted) and my stylist stopped working during the shutdown so I was really desperate. Union looked like a nice place so I tried it. The person I first saw, who was great, moved out of state. She recommended Camille, who has been cutting my hair ever since. Camille does a fantastic job with the short styles I request, working miracles to make the many cowlicks on my head work with the style rather than against it. When I want to tweak my cut, she always gets it and produces an expert cut that lasts. She is also darn pleasant. I highly recommend her! read more

This haircut could be okay for cooler weather, but won't work with my thick head of unruly hair. The stylist was personable, the style pretty good except for a little hair wingage, and the price was very reasonable. Sadly, I'm going to have to get it recut elsewhere before I go mad and shave it all off. read more

I've been coming to Union for a good year now, and I LOVE it! I almost always see Jessica, but everyone I've gotten my hair done by is just great. I came originally to get my hair balayaged and dyed red/purple, and Jessica did a great job and was very patient and understanding when my hair just didn't hold the color. I came back a couple of times to re-dye and she was very sweet and just charged me for the supplies! I've gotten balayage and my hair cut here since and I have a great time every time. My hair comes out smelling great, looking great, and easy to manage. The team there is so nice and I love chatting with every single one of them. The location is also so comfortable and they have tea and drinks! They used to have beer but I don't think that's a thing anymore. Either way, I love them. They have my loyalty! Also, I don't know how they do it, but it smells so so amazing in there every time. Related, I can tell when my roommate gets her hair done here because of the scent! Unique and so pleasant. read more

Jamie. That is all you need to know. If you read my reviews, I am one of the MOST picky (not sure if that is proper English) hair person ever. I have heavy curls and my hair is really difficult to cut. She did an amazing job. She listened to what I said but also added suggestions. I obviously appreciate this as she is the expert. I was SO happy with her and I finally found a new hair place. Try this place out. You will not regret it. read more

Every time I walk into Union, everyone seems so happy to work there. Everyone greets me with a smile, and I love that they have ginger ale. Karlijn is the best stylist -- she's a great conversationalist, and my hair always looks 110% after she's done. I recommend this salon to everyone! read more

I started going to union hair salon recently and I couldn't be more pleased! Hannah does absolutely amazing work... I originally went in for a balayage (please excuse my spelling) and Hannah helped me get the results I wanted, the healthiest way possible. My hair doesn't hate me with all the coloring done. We did a wonderful color melt going from red at the roots, a nice orange in the mid section and some awesome blonde ends. The parlor itself is just adorable. They have the best music playing every time I go in there!! They are always really great about promptly asking if I need a beverage or anything else to make me feel more comfortable. I used to be a "dye at home" kinda gal, but after the fantastic customer service and amazing results I received, union hair parlor has earned my loyalty! Thanks Hannah :) read more

Jessica just saved me from having to walk around with a haircut that I hated. I had gotten my haircut at another salon by someone I know is very good. However, he ran out of time and left me with a haircut that just was not what I wanted. It was not bad, it just was too long and "classic" (i.e boring) for me. I called Union Hair Parlor and it went to voicemail. I received a call back from them within 5 minutes. I talked about making an appointment a few days from now. As I explained how unhappy I was the owner of the salon told me that Jessica has an opening 15 minutes from now because of a cancellation. I hurried on over. I got a coffee from their keurig and got seated. Jessica talked with me about my hair - what I wanted and what I didn't like about the haircut I got the previous day. She got to work and I could see an improvement within minutes. She was very patient and receptive as I pointed out little things that I wanted thinned out and textured more. My hair is pretty difficult to work with because it's very fine, but there's a lot of it. So getting volume without density can be a challenge. She was able to do that and I left feeling much much better. She saved me from bad graduation photos. I highly recommend Jessica for short hair. read more

I got my hair trimmed and highlighted by Jamie at Union yesterday and she did a great job! I didn't really know what I want and she stayed true to what I truly wanted just by listening to me talk about what I kinda wanted. I'm not sure if you'll get what I mean, but I will definitely go back. Side note: This is my first trip to a salon in over a decade. I didn't trust anyone to touch my hair after getting two bad haircuts at another location, but I'm really glad that I went to Union. read more

I've finally found it! I've been living in Madison for 2 1/2 years, and I finally found my salon. I've been everywhere; Be Inspired, Paisley Hair Design, Alan Koa, and while all of those other salons were good, they just weren't "me." Union is so welcoming, open and bright, and just a genuine, chill place. I don't feel like I have to be a glamazon or a hipster to feel comfortable. The cut I got from Jessica on Friday is my favorite haircut I have EVER had. She took her time, was pleasant to chat with, and worked WITH my hair texture. I've already gotten so many compliments. I also got my hair done here a few months ago and really liked it, and my sister got her hair done here for her wedding and has a color appointment next week. I highly recommend Union if you're looking for a down to earth, quality salon with reasonable prices and great staff. read more

I've been seeing Daisy & Rosa at Union hair parlor since I moved to Madison about 2 and a half years ago. I came in with pretty dry & damaged hair & a pretty rough set of blunt bangs. Every time I go there, it's the best part of my week... maybe even month. I have tough hair to style, as it's a few different textures throughout and I'm ALWAYS completely satisfied. I've had my fair share of bad haircuts but not once at Union Hair. Plus they have a mini fridge filled with craft beer. If you want to fall in love with your hair, do yourself a favor & visit these talented women. Just be sure to plan ahead- they're usually booked out a month or so in advance. read more

Not what I asked for Over the last 2 years, I've been going to Union Hair Parlor and haven't requested any drastic changes, so it was always okay, just a trim or a couple of inches taken up. But my last hair cut, I wanted and asked for bangs and a few new longer layers, what I got was a David Bowie mullet. Too much hair was cut to make my bangs, something which I said in the middle of my haircut that she was doing. She was so consumed with talking about her personal life, that she was NOT paying attention to what she was doing or what I was saying. That was 6 months ago and after many tears and 3 months of pulling all my hair back in a ponytail and then growing it out, I will not be going back. I shouldn't ever have to ask a hairstylist to pay attention to what they are doing, I'm paying to have my hair cut, not catch up on someone's personal life and drama. read more

I got a last-minute appointment with Jessica and she did a great job on my basic mid-length cut. I have very thick, curly hair that can be hard to deal with for the uninitiated, so I could tell right away that Jessica knows what she's doing! She was thorough and talented, taking a lot of time to double check her work, and it shows - my hair looks fantastic! Very pleasant staff, everyone was friendly and helpful. My mid-length cut (they price by length of hair, not gender...YAY) was $32. The only note of caution I have isn't about the establishment at all, just the parking: I parked nearby and got a ticket because I wasn't careful about where I was parking. Just be careful. I'll definitely be going back to Jessica! read more

I travel 72 miles one way to have my hair cut and colored here, that should say enough about how awesome this place is. I had my hair destroyed by a local stylist and decided to give this place a try due to its rating here on yelp! Liz picked up the day I called so that is who I went with! She is amazing! She is fixed my cut and has since made me into the fabulous redhead I am today (something previous salons had told me they couldn't do to my dark brown hair!). She is funny and friendly, but clearly is talented at her profession. I love that I can get an excellent cut in a laid back, friendly atmosphere. There is always great tunes and plenty of beverage cold beverage choices. read more

Bria really listened to what I wanted, and to what I didn't want, and made me feel totally comfortable. I was very specific, I wanted the long textured Michelle Williams cut from the Louis Vuitton ads. I've had a few bad experiences recently with stylists using a razor on my fine hair and having it turn out way too thin, frayed and limp. Bria explained her training with razor cuts and her technique and she absolutely knew what she was doing. She used it sparingly to get texture at the ends and didn't take out too much bulk, so the end result is a short cut that is still vey full and piecey but it has a beautiful shape. Bria nailed it, and she's super fun to chat with, the whole experience brightened my day! I will be back & I will send friends your way. read more

I've found my hair salon! I visited Jessica for a summer look and she managed to take my vague "kinda know what I want" description and make my hair look exactly how I pictured it. I went for a cut that was really dramatic for me, but she did a really great job of helping me understand why the cut is flattering. This was the first hair salon I've been to where the stylist actually styles your hair the way you would. I've told countless stylists that I use no products in my hair and can't even maneuver a hair dryer, yet I always leave with my head covered in gunk and with styling that I'll never be able to recreate. Jessica styled my hair exactly as I would and I've been able to maintain my look! Going back today to get my bangs trimmed up. Can't wait! The beer while you get your hair cut is a bonus, too. read more

I can't say enough great things about the staff, the location, the QUALITY of service and my girl, Alice. So, I'll let the rating speak for itself. This is THE best place in town to get your hair done. read more

I've had 3 appointments at Union in the last year. I've had highlights and cuts from both Nikki and Karljin. I've been super happy with all three styles but Nikki hit the last one out of the park so i wanted to shout her out! My usual approach is to take in a picture or two of a style I'm looking for and then let the stylist adapt it to fit my hair. So far at Union I haven't been disappointed. All I can say is you can trust Nikki with your hair. Letting someone take over is terrifying. But Nikki is totally honest and realistic about what will work with your hair and what won't. And she has amazing ideas for color and styling. She listened as I explained my hair routine and pointed out small changes I could make to keep my hair healthy. She even gave me a full flat iron tutorial to help me achieve the look I was going for! And I couldn't be happier with my new style. Thanks Union! read more

Daisy is doing an incredible job with growing the salon and building a most excellent staff of stylists. read more

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I was a previous client of Jessica's, so when she started at Union I thought I'd check it out. First off, what a great salon and location! The salon was well organized, aesthetically pleasing and had plenty of space. The staff was extremely friendly, zero cattiness here! I explained some issues I was having with my curly hair, Jessica listened and then consulted another stylist that had a similar hair type to me. We added some layers, and she recommended the VERB line of products. They said a lot of curly haired folks swear by this line, and it's at a median price point. My cut looked great, and I felt such positive vibes with my experience there. Then I got home and tried the VERB shampoo and conditioner - YOU GUYS... this stuff doesn't mess around. I have extremely hard to deal with oily scalp/ dry ends which is a mess for curls. VERB keeps my scalp under control and feeling fresh and I now have the best curls I think I've ever had in my life. I'm so thankful to Jessica for recommending a product that actually works, not just selling me something. So, in summation, go get your haircut at Union. Buy VERB products at Union. The end. read more

Another wonderful trip to UHP today! This time I brought my 15 year old brother with me for his first ever "real" haircut. He was pretty nervous to change up the style he's had for so long, but Jessica put him at ease, listened to his concerns and he had a huge smile on his face when everything was done, which is what I was hoping for! He had FUN at a hair salon! I'm so impressed. And of course, Jamie was great once again! She knows how to work with my thick hair and gave it a much needed shaping boost today. Thanks so much, ladies. We'll be back! read more

I love my hair dresser! She listens to what I want and is very helpful. They are very safe; takes your temp and wears mask with social distancing. read more

Nikki cut my toddlers hair. She did a fantastic job listening to exactly how I wanted his cut to be done. He got the perfect cut. I loved how Nikki engaged in a constructive conversation with him without baby talk. I liked how she showed him what she would be doing from the spray bottle to the buzzer to the scissors. She really made both of us feel comfortable and safe. He's had some disastrous haircuts before with getting cut. He was given a couple toys to hold onto during the cut. He still talks about the disco ball! We will definitely be returning. Nikki has a new client in us. read more