This is a way overdue review of Monique- she is the best of the best - she perfected my wedding hair AND make up in August. I tried two other people during the year while we were planning our wedding day... but there was no comparison to what Monique turned my normally sad flat hair into a beautiful crown. It was exactly as I had imagined it without extensions or fakeness. And the make up not only looked good- it felt good AND stayed on through the hot sweaty day AND sweatier dancing. She even reduced the eyeliner a bit for me when she saw I was a little uncomfortable with it - not a hassle... but a lovely time spent prepping for the favorite day of my life. Thank you Monique for all your effort and skill - I really felt my most pretty ever. Maybe we can recreate for our anniversary date next year. read more

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Monique did my hair and makeup for a photo shoot after another stylist canceled on me last minute. She's a lovely human and did a fantastic job with my makeup. read more

I drive all the way from Oakland to come to see Stacy. I have short hair, and she does an awesome job at cutting it - it's also more affordable for me to drive to Sonoma, see my family, and visit wine country then it is for me to get my hair cut in the East Bay or SF (where it's $80 for just a cut). Stacy is sweet, experienced, and does a great job with short hair - something not easy to find in Sonoma! read more

Monique did hair/makeup for me and my mother (mom's wedding). Monique was attentive and efficient. She listened and offered suggestions when planning out our hair and makeup. I was overall very happy with the end product. One suggestion I would like to give is on punctuality and timing. We were running on a tight schedule and had to drive through traffic to get to the wedding venue after our appointment was finished, so I was a little stressed when our appointment started 15 minutes late. My scheduled hair time went over by 30 minutes. Luckily even behind schedule, Monique was able to finish my mom's hair and makeup around 10 minutes past the expected end time. To be fair, this is my first time dealing with hair/makeup at salons for weddings, and so in the future I will probably make sure to allot more time for preparation to prevent any stress. Thanks Monique! read more

When I began my journey to find a hair & make up artist for my wedding Unique Salon was where I first gravitated to. I continued looking because I was trying to stay within the budget. I set up a hair & makeup trial with another stylist in town (Leticia) and basically it ended up being a total waste of $200(she wasn't familiar with working basic clip in hair extensions into a style), time and brought be back to square one. I knew that doing another hair/makeup trial wasn't going to be possible at this point. Luckily I had an early spring wedding before wedding season was in full bloom and was able to book Monique for my bridal party and myself. She was quite sympathetic to my situation and made it possible for us to get in and stay in our budget. Monique did all of the styling magic you see! Go to someone who truly knows what they are doing like Monique!! read more

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I'd like to rave about Monique, the sweet salon owner who took care of all the bridal party's needs. The whole wedding party was at the salon for 5 hours as we took turns transforming from okay looking to gorgeous. She offered airbrushing makeup for the wedding. For those who have never tried it, it's a miracle when done well. It's light and natural looking. She even suggested to airbrush our necks so that it's all even toned. That's paying attention to detail! In addition to the makeup, she created a half updo and long curls for my hair. It looked full and natural. I got tons of compliments on my hair and makeup. Monique is sweet, accomodating, and makes you look beautiful on a special day. I can't recommend her enough! read more

I live in Las Vegas and was very nervous about having my hair and makeup done here for my 8/11/17 Napa elopement without a trial. The trials I did do in Las Vegas made me even more nervous, as I never really found the look I wanted. However, Monique did an amazing job on my hair, and my airbrushed makeup was light and flawless. I truly felt like a beautiful bride. My husband was so pleased with the outcome. Well worth every penny!! read more

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It's really a shame that the negative reviews go back to a previous owner. I've read some unfavorable comments and have to wonder if this salon's business will suffer because of it. Which has prompted me to write my own review. I've been putting off a much needed color touch up and trim because my own stylist seems to cut way too much whenever I walk through the door - never mind that I've always been VERY specific about wanting to grow my hair LONG. At this point (after nearly 9 months) my hair has grown almost to the middle of my back, and the length I desire seems like it's attainable if only I could find someone that will do what I want. I came to JAC after seeing what they'd done for my sister's hair. I think I can honestly say that I've never seen her with better looking hair! (She had some kind of Keratin straightening treatment) I didn't want a Keratin treatment, but I thought that Monique (the new owner) was intuitive enough to know that my sister's hair would benefit from this kind of processing treatment, and thought I'd give her a chance to work a little magic on my head. So I walk out with new color and as much hair as I'd hoped to leave with. Monique herself has long hair and seems to appreciate and 'respect' my wishes - I don't have a problem going back in a couple months for another trim if need be knowing that she will indeed just trim my hair. The color is really beautiful, and the ends are very nicely cleaned up. I left still looking like myself (perhaps more glamorous because of the styling), and brighter. My daughter was truly impressed and plans to make an appointment for herself. I didn't rate the pricing structure because I think that everyone's scale is somewhat different. For me, it's right in line with what I've been paying, but I'm so much more pleased to leave feeling like I got just what I asked for! read more

I wish I could give negative stars I'm a bride who lives in LA and have to work hard to coordinate everything for our wedding in Sonoma and make special trips to Sonoma to meet vendors. I scheduled a make up and hair trial through Alli at Unique Sonoma for today at 9:30 and no one showed up! I called and emailed Alli and she has not returned any of my messages. We planned our engagement photos for after my make up and hair trial and am in tears and at a loss on what to do. I didn't bring all my make up and hair products thinking that there was no reason to since I had an appointment which I even confirmed the week. In tears, so upset and disappointed... Can't believe anyone or any business would do this. read more

Yesterday Sharyn Pacquette gave me one of the best haircuts of my life. My hair is wavy and has a mind of its own, and so many other stylists get it almost--but not quite. I was starting to despair that I could find anyone who really got it. I brought Sharyn about a dozen pictures because I couldn't decide which way to go. She looked carefully at all of them and was able to create a plan for the cut that incorporated pieces of them all. Sharyn is very thoughtful, meticulous, and detailed in her approach. She seemed to cut my hair one lock at a time, checking constantly whether the cut was true to my hair, the shape of my head, and my desired outcome. The appointment was much longer than I expected, but the result was worth it. I'm so thrilled with my cut and feel like I've reclaimed my "cute" after feeling like it was hopelessly lost. Thanks, Sharyn! read more

Monique is friendly and gave me a beautiful up-do and makeup job for a friends wedding, which I got lots of compliments on! I came in with a picture of what I wanted and she made it happen. read more

I recently had my hair done by Jessica and I couldn't be happier! My hair had too much Blonde and no dimension. Jessica added highlights And low- lights and made my hair look Great! Thank you Jessica, you have a new customer :-) read more

I had anxiety about getting my Hair "done" for my wedding. I've seen Bride Hair and have always been less than impressed with Prom-like Up Do's. I made an appointment with Caysi, who first of all, is so gorgeous & super stylish. She had the look I was going for, natural yet glamorous, and that was exactly what I wanted. Soft and Natural but with that old Hollywood glamour look. She was spot on. And I felt so stunning on my wedding day! I would highly recommend her! Thank you Caysi! read more

Nadia came to my hotel the morning of my wedding for airbrush makeup. She was awesome, very fun and gave me a great experience. Everyone thought it looked amazing. Next time I'm in Sonoma (regardless of the ocassion!) I'd like to pay Nadia a visit and have it done again. My photo is the with the lady in the blue dress. Please note: Nadia did not do my hair, that was a different company. I wish I would've had Nadia do it instead! read more

Unique Sonoma Salon - Hair Salons Near Me

Stay away from this wedding chop shop! I'd give them NEGATIVE stars if I could I recently got married in Sonoma wine country. While I was really pleased with everyone else I hired, I had an awful experience with JAC Hair Gallery (also known as Blush a day spa). Even though I had a signed contract, tried numerous times to reach them by phone, and sent confirmation emails to the owner, there were huge mix ups. To make matters worse, she acted in a very unprofessional manner. I'll spare the gory details, but suffice it to say it was the only stress factor in the days leading up to my wedding. I can only conclude she figured that she had little to lose as we were out of town customers and we were locked into the contract. I ended up having to book a second stylist, who did an AMAZING job! As far as JAC, we paid for everything, including for the services we never used. We tipped 15% as the stylist himself did a reasonable job. Even he told us later that the owner had made a mess of it. I rarely do this but I was shocked by their unprofessionalism, and I want to make sure this doesn't happen to other customers. My other vendors were great, total pros and I had zero complaints with them. read more

I worked with Monique, the salon owner, for all of my wedding beauty needs. Monique is AMAZING - so glad that I found her! My sister-in-law recommended her, because I was looking for someone local in Sonoma who was willing to travel to our venue and do both my hair and my makeup onsite. Monique did just that - and she did it flawlessly! I saw her in August for my hair and makeup trial, which sealed the deal for me. I didn't have a real good idea of how I wanted my hair styled, other than that I wanted to showcase my length and thickness. Monique was creative and skillful, and she styled my hair in such a way that it was down in the back, but secured so that it didn't blow around at my outdoor wedding. After my trial, I decided to come to Monique for a cut and highlight before the wedding - turned out to be a great decision. She gave me a shape cut and the best dye job I've ever had in my entire life! Then I went ahead and scheduled my nail appointment with her too - shellac manicure and a pedicure. The nails were pricier than I anticipated, but for the convenience of one stop shopping, it was worth it! Monique uses natural products in her salon, and her airbrush makeup is mineral-based (better for your skin!). I was fearful that I'd end up not looking like myself on my wedding day because I rarely wear makeup in regular day life - I expressed this to Monique, and she kept my makeup very natural looking. She also did a great job with my individual fake eye lashes - they looked so real and natural! My hair, makeup, and nails all photographed BEAUTIFULLY, and most importantly, I felt like myself! Monique is a sweet, genuine, and talented person - I highly recommend her hair and makeup services, whether at the salon or at your venue. There is a travel fee to have a stylist come to your venue (industry norm, I believe), and her prices are middle of the road for bridal hair and makeup - but WELL worth it. You could skip nails and do them someplace that specializes in nails...but Unique Salon is a fabulous choice for hair and makeup - and not just wedding hair, go see Monique for a cut and highlight! She has a tremendous talent, and you will not be disappointed. I will be posting pictures of my hair and makeup to the Yelp page very soon... read more

I have gotten many blow-drys in LA before and the wash prior to the blow-dry has always been part of the service. In fact there has been times that although I washed my hair, the stylist would rewash to get the hair prepared for the blowout. Monique did my hair, she initially insisted to do my hair without washing it to save time as washing it would be a second service. I wish I was told ahead of my appointment time that with a standard blow-dry the hair needs to be washed prior to going to the appt. When you make an apt (specially with a friend or family) to pamper for a special event, you want it to be a happy pleasant experience to begin with; the last thing is being stressed out by your stylist that the blow-dry will have to be done on dirty hair to save time. I eventually got my hair washed but I wish that Monique was understanding and did not repeatedly question my request or make me feel guilty for requesting a wash prior to the blow-dry. I was quoted on the phone that a blow dry could be anywhere from $50-$90. we were charged $100 per person per service although we were both in and out within an hour. I had a friend who's hair is much shorter (she came in with washed wet hair) and she was also charged $100. The quoted price range was not accurate; our appointments were made for 12-1:30. The stylist was so concerned about the time, after washing my hair she rushed through the curling to get my hair done in the same amount of time she normally would and yet she charged me extra for it. I found the prices to be very unfair for the services received specially since she was working on another costumer's color while doing my hair at the same time read more

I booked with Caysi last minute, I decided to have my hair done for a wedding I was attending instead of doing it myself. She was awesome, I brought in a photo of a loose up-do on Jessica Alba I wanted and she nailed it! Plus she set it so it lasted late into the night, exactly what you need if you plan on doing any kind of dancing. Highly recommend her services, she's amazing! read more

I came here and got my hair cut by Monique. I really enjoyed my experience there. It's a cute salon and Monique was very attentive to how I wanted my hair cut and she explained to me what she was doing to achieve the look. I've had my hair cut by a lot of different stylists within the past few years because I haven't found someone who can cut my hair the way I want it. Monique definitely has done the best job than any of the other stylists I've seen. I will definitely be coming back to her in the future. read more

Tyler Street did my hair last week and he is sooo amazing! He did exactly what I envisioned and he was such a delight! I usually dread having my hair done because it takes most of my day but Tyler was super quick and had great conversation! This guy is super talented and quite the gem! I highly recommend him and visiting Sonoma is always a delight! Check him out! read more

Monique goes above and beyond what a typical cosmetologist would provide with her services. She really listens to you and is so careful to make sure she is doing exactly what you want. She will even teach you how to do your hair and make up on your own and how to use the products correctly. She has a lovely personality and is a beautiful person inside and out. If you want to look beautiful on your special day or any day Monique will make you look like a celebrity. You will have fun at her salon and really enjoy your experience! I highly recommend! read more

Whoa! Monique made me look really regal. I am always worried about looking like I have 'prom hair' when I get it done. But, it really looked classy. I decided to opt for makeup also. That was worth it. She uses airbrushing and it made my skin look like a magazine cover! I feel really lucky to have found her. read more

I have been getting my hair done with Judy for 15 years. I would not let anyone else do my color, she knows her stuff. This salon has recently changed owners, but the same great stylists and service remain. read more

I have been getting my hair done here for about a year with Jerica and I have not one complaint! Not only does she give me a great cut every time but she is always friendly and professional and is easy to chat with. I also like the fact that the salon is on the small side and is never loud like some places tend to be. I feel very relaxed when I visit. read more

I came in for a haircut and highlight with Sharyn Paquette, who is new to the salon. She rocked it. She ended up talking me into lowlights, which was a stroke of genius I had never considered. Everyone has raved about it! Sharyn understood my skin coloring, my eye coloring and knew what I needed. She has a great sense of color and style. Her haircuts are precise and easy to maintain. I also had her do my makeup one night for a special night out. It was so natural and pretty with my new cut and color. Stoked. read more

Monique recently did my wedding hair and makeup, as well as my bridesmaid's and mom's hair and makeup, and everyone looked absolutely amazing!! Monique is so awesome to work with and I HIGHLY recommend her for anything and everything :) read more

I had the pleasure of working with Caysi for my wedding. She is just the sweetest person - so easy to work with. She's creative and edgy. She gives really great suggestions and knows how to make a bride feel beautiful. If you contact Unique Sonoma Salon, ask for Caysi! The salon also has a coordinator named Alli who is completely on top of her game. She's organized and responsive. She also helps follow up with the stylists if you can't reach them directly due to being onsite at another event. Alli was a joy to work with as well! read more

My sister and I got our nails, hair and makeup done for my sister's wedding. Our hair and makeup did look really good, as did the rest of our group's, and the ladies at the salon are very nice, but overall we would not recommend this salon. I made all of the appointments ahead of time and confirmed a number of times because of the importance of the events. I made clear that we needed to leave by a certain time because of the rehearsal dinner and wedding and that we were on a schedule. I arrived on time the day before the wedding for my 2p.m. mani-pedi appointment. My sister, who had arrived on time for her 1 p.m. appointment, was still getting her pedi. She was an hour in to her appointment time and they had not started painting her toes yet. They only have one pedi chair so I had to wait. My sister's pedi finished at 2:35 p.m. and mine started, so I was already running 35 mins late, and my sister who was supposed to have been done with her mani AND pedi by 2:30 so she could start her hair and make-up trial still had to get her mani. So her hair and makeup trial started late and, of course, ran late. My pedi took AN HOUR. Then after 45 minutes of my mani, we had to leave for the rehearsal even though the nail tech had not yet painted my nails (yes 45 minutes and she had not started painting yet.) I had to come back the next day to get my nails painted and even though I was told that it would take 15 minutes, it took AN HOUR for the nail tech to paint them. So overall my mani-pedi appointment took 3 hours and 15 minutes, which is just absurd! Also, I got a shellac manicure and the general consensus from my husband and family was that it looked terrible. All of the hair and makeup appointments started late and ran late, which was very stressful as we were on a wedding day schedule. Also, we asked if they had false lashes to apply and were told yes, but were not told until after we paid that we were charged $25 for each person (a full set of lashes costs $20 at Shu Umera). So overall, despite the fact that we were happy overall with the hair and makeup results, it was just incredibly stressful to have to keep reminding the ladies that we were on a schedule and have them not respect that. And I have never heard of a mani-pedi appointment taking 3 hours and 15 minutes. How is that even possible? read more

Jerica is unequivocably the rising star of young stylists in Sonoma. She has the poise, maturity, confidence and most importantly, the technical skills that qualify her as a total pro. I would not hesitate to recommend her to all of my friends and even strangers! Jerica tole me that she often has guest referrals from the hotel properties in town and I feel especially fortunate that I live in Sonoma and will be a regular of hers for many years to come. I walked in cold and she assessed my needs instantly, did an exceptional job of color and the cut was oustanding. She modified a style I saw in a magazine to suit the shape of my face and height and truly understands the individual wants and desires of her clients. We also talked about the merits of a Keratin vs. Brazilian smoothing treatment (I've had both) and she was well-versed on all the nuances of each treatment and sold me on returning to the Keratin process under her capable hands. I felt like a million bucks when I lef the salon and ready for my gala event this evening. I am very impressed with Jerica and also appreciate her flexibility in scheduling my future appointments. I am gagga over this girl! read more

I'm so happy with the work Monique and her team did for my wedding. Her talent really showed through. All of my bridesmaids, and other family members were done right on schedule, and everyone looked beautiful. She was super accommodating during a stressful time, and made us all feel comfortable. If only I lived closer to her, then I would have her do my hair all of the time! Thank you again Monique! read more

I had the most amazing experience with Nadia. I had her do my make-up and hair for my son's wedding. She took time to really understand what I wanted. She air-brushed my make-up and it looked fantastic. I felt wonderful for the wedding. I highly recommend her!!! read more

I'm really shocked to read the previous reviews of Jac Hair Gallery. They recently accommodated 12 bridesmaids and myself on my wedding day. I had to keep changing the number of girls interested in getting their hair done days prior to my wedding. Both Dolores and David were quick to call me back, and assured me it was no inconvenience. They were so eager to work with me, and really went out of their way to make us all feel so comfortable. The entire staff was extremely professional and made our experience relaxing and fun. Everyone who attended our wedding commented on how wonderful all the bridesmaids hair looked. I have recommended Jac to several people and not only did they all have a wonderful experience, they called to thank me for turning them on to such a great place. read more

Monique is amazing! She is what I would call a "holistic" beautician in that she looks at the whole you and reflects that instead of making you into a style that does not fit you. I got a cut, style, and make up done for a photo shoot and she knew just what to do! Amazing work, good energy and a lovely chat. Thanks, Monique! read more

This is who you should have for your wedding party hair and make-up. Professional and talented, complete peace of mind on your wedding day that you will look perfect. read more

Monique is amazing !! She made me love my curly hair again!!!! I highly recommendl If you've got curls Monique's your girl! read more

I've had my hair done by Shelley for 11 years. She is incredible. I have to say that this salon is by far my most favorite establishment she has been at. The salon is cute and has everything you can think of for your beauty needs. Makeup, hair products etc. Being that I am a hairdresser myself I am VERY picky about my hair and where I spend my time while getting it done. Everyone in this salon looks professional and is friendly. I give Shelley 5 stars and Unique salon 5 stars because I am happy while I am there and I leave happy with my results. read more

Jerica is a total life saver! I've been coming to her for about a year now, and she has managed to each time give me a cut and color that exactly matches what I've asked for, and is reasonable to boot. She executes with the skill and demeanor of a confident professional, but one who is down to earth, friendly and easy to talk to. The salon is small, clean and calm- there's no in-house drama that distracts the employees from focusing on their tasks at hand. I'm usually there for an hour or so, and end up leaving feeling like I've had a mini realxing vaca. The products they use are also delicious, I've got hooked on the Morocan Oil and keep coming back for more. I'm a repeat customer!! read more

Unique Sonoma salon staff I contacted Monique about coming to my hotel for bridal party wedding prep. The planning went back and forth for a few months and Monique was very accommodating to all of my requests. The day of the wedding we had 3 stylists which made everything run smoothly. Everyone was extremely happy with the results! All of the girls were friendly and talented. We finished right on schedule. Everything was perfect! read more

Genevieve McGuire New Stylist, Genevieve did an excellent job on my cut and color and I only needed to give her a brief description of what I wanted and it turned out flawlessly. The color has lasted and lasted! She was fun to talk to and easy to work with, made sure I was happy with the final result, and gave me a few styling and product suggestions. During the wash her touch was so relaxing and I really appreciated that she let me doze off for a bit instead of insisting on constant conversation. Genevieve is good at reading her customers and provides an enjoyable experience for her client as well as the staff around her. I have had so many complements on my A-line cut with textured edges and vibrant red hair. I would definitely go to her again! read more

I visited Sonoma for a wedding on July 28, 2012. It was suggested by the bride that I try Unique due to closeness to the Lodge. I spoke with Monique over the phone about a month or two prior to the wedding to schedule an appointment. It is my experiences that usually make me hesitate about going to a hair tech that isn't your normal stylist but Monique was excellent. Not only did she understand and perfect the look I wanted she also did my eye makeup. It was bold and beautiful and fit everything about the look I was going for. I found the prices to be comparable to the area although in Michigan an up do is around $50 but for the way I felt about how I looked after I left was worth what I paid. My one complaint was that Monique seemed to be the most friendly and outgoing with the customers. Worked for me but it wasn't to inviting when we walked in. read more