I have to write this review. It pains me to do it, but others should know what they are getting themselves into. Background: Natural for nearly 6 yrs, took me 2-3 yrs to grow all of the relaxer out of my hair out, before service at Vasuda I would describe my hair as beautiful, nice length, thick, strong, fluid, soft, silky........ Vasuda experience: Natural hair is time consuming, I decided to go back to relaxers. Ariana put a relaxer in my hair, it was her second time servicing my hair. She did not process the relaxer correctly in my hair. Rather than admitting her mistake immediately, she cut my hair, flat ironed it and sent me on my way. My hair felt dry so I washed it within 2 days. I then noticed Ariana completely fd-up my hair! My hair looked half relaxed half natural! I couldn't comb through my hair. I had a lot of breakage. I rescheduled immediately. She told me, my hair was damaged/dry before she relaxed it, the relaxer exacerbated my hair, but she could fix it. (If it was damaged/dry why relax it? Why not warn me 1st? Maybe because my hair was NOT damaged!) I thought she was saving face, realized her mistake and would correct it. She didn't. She put Keratin treatment on my hair and it did nothing. I contacted the owners. Emmett was honest with me, and I thank him for it. He said, he believed Ariana did not process it completely and or didn't let it take to my hair. He offered me a partial refund and for his top stylist, Brooke, in Tacoma to do my hair (I was out in Tacoma already). She relaxed the bottom half of my hair again, and put another Keritan treatment on my hair. My hair looked good for three days after Brooke did it, but once I washed it, it returned to the horrible damaged condition that Ariana caused originally. I was not able to comb through it, it was hard, crunchy, dry and just horrible. Thoughts about Vasuda: Emmet, Ariana, and Brooke are all very nice. Nonetheless, my hair was damaged, and Vasuda was not able to fix the mistake. Remedy: I went to another salon and the salon was instantly able to fix my hair! Thankfully, my hair is no longer crunchy, dry, brittle and I can run my fingers through my hair yet again, like I have always been able to do. I will not return to Vasuda for obvious reasons. read more

I had only one hairstylist my whole life. When it was time to make a change, while looking online for a new salon/person that fit my needs I so blessedly stumbled upon Vasuda Salon & it's owner Emmett Henley. I am very cautious & research everyone I decide to do business with-especially when it comes to something so important as my hair (I'm a Black female). I read every Vasuda Salon review on Yelp before I called to book my first appointment. It was during the busy holiday season & because Emmett is that phenomenal, I had to wait awhile to get in, but whoever said "patience is a virtue" must have known Emmett personally! The salon atmosphere is refreshing (clean/organized/well lit), Emmett's customer service is stellar (one client at a time), his skill set along with his time management are far beyond anything I've encountered (wash/style/trim in one hour), our conversations are hilarious & last, but definitely not least my favorite part of my bi-monthly visits to Vasuda- seeing Emmett's lovely wife & co-owner Jessica. They have chosen a fabulous salon staff (Irene is the brow queen) & working together they make Vasuda the best salon to be a client. If premium hair care & customer service is what you're looking for, look no further! read more

I really cant stress this enough- vasuda is AMAZING. Like, 'make a yelp three months after your last vasuda cut just to review them' amazing. Which is what i'm doing right now as i sit under the drier after yet another terrible non-vasuda cut. I spent the summer in seattle as part of an undergraduate internship and was referred to them for "the best haircut ever", and BOY was that an underrated description. Ariana gave me the best tapered cut known to man, with minimal fuss and patience in explaining the ins and outs of female cuts (i had dreads for 15 years and was new to short hair). Since then, I am back on the east coast for school and have had a multitude of nightmarish cuts from supposed "natural hair stylists" who pull maneuvers like trying to blow dry my hair before cutting it or chopping my hair into ludicrous shapes because its "hard to cut natural hair". Mind you, i'm going to school in nyc- you know, where harlem and the bx are. I have yet to find a hair stylists who is as great as any vasuda stylist, and if I wasnt a starving student i would quite literally fly from my apartment to seattle just to be able to turn the mirror on another splendid cut. So yeah, i'd say I had a pretty good experience with vasuda. read more

My experience at Vasuda Salon was fantastic. One of the best salons I have been to in the Northwest. It is a rarity to find a salon that offers both quality and affordability. I worked with stylist Erica C and was impressed by her professionalism and styling technique. She was compassionate and caring as she helped me to understand how to better care for my hair. She did not try to up sell me a bunch of products BUT did send me home with the appropriate product I needed. The ambiance and architecture of the salon was contemporary and well kept. All of the other stylists were nice, prompt and so were the customers! It was a great atmosphere overall. Better yet this salon caters to men, women, children and people of all different ethnic backgrounds. They are located right here at Northgate mall so even if you have to drive from south Seattle or even further north, it's not a bad commute! I would highly recommend this salon to any of my friends, family, colleagues and those reading the reviews on Yelp:) My only suggestion is that your book your appointments in advance! They are pretty busy here:) -Jamerika B. read more

I tried out Vasuda on Saturday for the first time when my mom referred me. I am so glad she did. My hair looks and feels amazing. Which I don't normally say since I have naturally curly hair that is pretty damaged from years and years of being a slave to my straightening iron. Diana cut my hair and she and everyone on staff was super friendly. She also did a great job of talking to me about my hair and what I could do to successfully grow it super long and protect it from heat damage. More then anything though, I normally hate getting my hair cut cause the next day i always regret it. They've taken too much off, they style it in a way that I could never recreate, etc...But this is only the 2nd time in my life where days after getting it cut I'm still thinking "Oh my god! I'm so glad I got it cut! It looks SOOOOO much better" I like that she just took off the very dead hair that couldn't be saved and respected that I'm trying to grow it out. Diana also did a good job of looking at a couple photos I brought and recreating it. Very pleased! read more

I recently got a relaxer with Michelle. She was nice and so were the other people in the store, however the relaxer did not go well. Before starting the relaxer, I mentioned I had a very sensitive scalp and that my whole hair needed to be relaxed (it was essentially a virgin relaxer), but she insisted she'd focus on my roots first. She based my scalp heavily, and started to apply the relaxer at a slowish pace. By the time my scalp started burning (which was about 15 minutes in) there was still a lot left to do, and the rest of my hair was rushed (even another stylist had to jump in and help). My scalp was sore for days after and I now have two different textures of hair; bone straight roots and texturized ends. It seems from the reviews that Michelle has a lot of experience and does a great job with other styles, I just wouldn't recommend a relaxer. read more

This place is goin down hill!!! (And fast!) Have been comin to Vasuda for over 3 yrs. Saw Alexis first, she was nice but her cuts weren't great. And then she became more and more sporadic. Would show up late or cancel on me, (once the day of as I was already on my way!) So I switched to Arianna. She was rude (and also late to our appt!) Finally found Kate and man, she's by FAR the most skilled stylist-wise but even just relationally and professionally. The couple times I've been with her Arianna and Alexis were late to their clients, I was tempted to talk to them while they waited and say "switch to Kate!" but I just found out she's LEAVING! (That's my luck). I don't know if ownership is changing or the shop is closing or what but don't go here!!! Best believe I'm driving to Tacoma to see Kate, let's get a carpool goin! read more

I LOVE this salon, the whole team are amazing. Black or White, straight hair or curly, then this is your place. They know everything about hair. I've got unruly natural bi-racial hair, some of the salons I've visited in the past couldn't handle it and I'd be in there for 4hrs, just for a wash and blow dry! When I first saw Emmett he washed, dried and flat ironed in an hour and I felt a million dollars!! I saw Irene on Saturday and she gave me a Keratin treatment. AMAZING, I've just washed and blow dried my hair in 20 mins, a job that used to take me nearly 2hrs! Seriously life changing! read more

Vasuda Salon is a great place to get your hair done and everyone that works there is so great! They take your coats and gloves as soon as you enter the door and offer you a drink for whatever mood you are in, from coffee to a soda! The whole atmosphere of the place is really nice and the music is great too. Emmet is a wonderful stylist who knows a lot about your hair, what would look best, how to maintain it, and how to keep it healthy. All of the staff is really helpful and friendly as soon as you enter until the time you walk out the door! read more

I have curly hair and it was down to my hips last month until I cut a foot off and it was just to my waist, that's when I decided to take the plunge and cut it to just barely above my shoulders, I've never had short hair before so I was a little scared it was going to look bad on me or that my hair dresser would cut it too short, but no! Lenny did a wonderful job with my hair and I'm soo happy with it! It's so easy to manage and wash now, I'm definitely keeping it short for a while, and definitely coming back here for my next trim :) read more

I'm always a little nervous trying a new salon, but from the moment I walked in the door at Vasuda, I knew I had nothing to be nervous about! The entire staff at Vasuda is not only professional, but friendly. I must give a special "shout out" to my stylist Rebecca. She has a way of making my every vision with my hair come to life - even the visions that I didn't know I had yet. I always walk away feeling like a million bucks! Thank you Vasuda and Rebecca for being the best. I will recommend you to everyone I know. read more

I've never written a review before, however, I feel compelled to write one now. I'd give this place negative stars but cannot, hence the one star. I went to this salon after reading the reviews on yelp. What a mistake. I wanted a "shaping", I left there with my hair dramatically shorter and still no shape. I have naturally curly hair and now I look like a poodle. I've never had a haircut look so bad in my life. Not only was this not what I asked for but now I want to hide in shame. Advice: think again. read more

I have lived in many cities, large and small, and Vasuda and Emmet are the first salon that I would consider traveling to for his services (I am moving to San Diego). Actually, the salon is not only professional but it is very comfortable. And I especially like the fact that they do not "double book" so you have your stylist's full attention. It is a wonderful place, especially since finding a place for African-American hair can prove difficult. I woulld recommend it totally. read more

After living in Seattle for 5 years I have finally found my hair salon and stylist! Alexis has been super accommodating, flexible and I always leave with my expectations exceeded. She recently helped me go platinum with my hair and I love it!! She never pushes product on me unless I ask or unless she strongly recommends it, and their prices are very reasonable. Thank you! read more

Irene did a wonderful haircut for my 8 year old daughter. Her hair was slightly damaged from a poorly done relaxer. Irene conditioned and trimmed her hair and, importantly, listened to my daughter's desires for her new look. My daughter left with a huge smile--her hair was full and shiny and she felt like Irene was her newest friend. read more

All I can say is that Emmett is incredible. His knowledge about hair is very impressive. He actually took the time to listen to what I wanted and made suggestions. The salon has a very comfortable atmosphere and they didn't try to sell me a lot of products like other salons. read more

From client Keisha: My hair is the healthiest it is ever been and it's finally growing! Julie and Joan the new stylists from Oklahoma are amazing! I cannot believe I finally found my salon in my stylists! They are so good with all hair textures and updos! Vasuda Tacoma read more

Ariana was AMAZING! I haven't had a haircut in several years because I've been trying to find a stylist in Seattle that knows how to handle biracial hair. Ariana did a fantastic job with cut & color, and I'm so happy I found my new salon & stylist! :) read more

Emmett is wonderful. I always walk out smiling about my haircut. Four stars because the younger staff are very unprofessional in their behavior. It's never a serene experience but the cut makes it worth it! read more