Sarah Galloway is an intuitive colorist and stylist. I have been going yo her for years with good…read morereason. I am always very pleased with her coloring and style results every time. She is so good at her craft I can honestly say I have never been to a better colorist and stylist. If you are looking for a stylist who listens to you and delivers spot on what you have described, give Sarah a call and make an appointment. You will not be disappointed!

I have been seeing Kristen at Sway for over a year now and won't go anywhere else! The vibes are…read moreimmaculate. Love the decor and music, and Kristen knows exactly what my hair needs when it needs it. Great location and amazing service! Highly recommend!

Gave my daughter, a great hairstyle and great service. Very clean environment. I would highly…read morerecommend it to anyone in the Kansas City area.

Gloria is wonderful. My two adult sons and I enjoy going because she is efficient, talented, and…read morefriendly. Also, not expensive. We highly recommend.

Emily has been my hairdresser for a year now and I am so thrilled to have found her! She is so very…read moretalented- I get compliments on my haircut daily! She takes her time and listens to what style you're wanting. I not only look forward to my time in the chair, but also showing off my new do! Thanks Emily, you're amazing!

At my previous hair studio, it was nice...until I found out the owners were purposefully coming to…read morework while having Covid. This is not the case here! At Opal & Orchid Hair Studio you can tell the employees and management all care about each other and their customers. I highly recommend you check out Catie and Emily as both are amazing stylists!

I started visiting this salon and the stylist Madi Ahl after moving back to the area. We had…read morediscussed at length plans for my hair/extensions for my wedding, just minor tweaks to current hair color. After 6 months of visiting this salon regularly, my appointment prior to my wedding arrives and we had all new extensions to be placed (which was pricey). Madi mentions she will tone them which I thought great. She turns them a very gray color (which she kept describing as neutral) when my hair highlights were a more golden tone. I pointed out that they don't match and she tried multiple times to convince me it's all fine. She kept taking pictures in different light to convince me it was fine. I felt very gaslit that we weren't seeing the same thing. We finally got to a point where i was exhausted and wanted to go home and I did feel we had it looking better. The next morning, in daylight, I could see my hair and the extensions DO NOT match or blend whatsoever. And my wedding was in a week. I reached out and again got the sense that Madi didn't want to admit her mistake and fix the issue. (Keep in mind I heard her mutter under her breath that normally extensions take longer to process toner and she didn't know what happened- which I've later learned is actually not true). I said I wanted to get the leftover extensions to have them fixed somewhere last minute (given that my wedding was in a week) and she cancels all my future appointments. Nice customer service. I do not recommend this salon to anyone.

I love this salon! I began going to HELM when I lived in the neighborhood. I no longer live nearby…read moreand STILL make a point to only get my hair cut and colored here. These stylists know their craft well and clearly strive to offer a true boutique experience at this salon. They go beyond the simple cut and color and truly cater looks specifically to what would look good on you, knowing the correct questions to ask their clients in order to meet and often exceed expectations. I often find myself zoning out during my longer appointments for balayage because the atmosphere in this refurbished loft building downtown is SO relaxing! At the end of my appointments I always leave impressed, not just with my own hair results but after watching the results of others. You 100% receive what you pay for - as their prices are what you would expect for a downtown salon. It is worth the money as they always deliver a great product and experience. The best hairstyles of my life came from this salon - Thanks, HELM!

Jed took my hair from being lifeless, dull, and very patchy in color to full of life, movement and…read moreshine, and a rich even toned brunette color. I will totally go back and tell my friends. He was also so charming and relatable and just overall a great person to meet. Highly recommend!

I have seen Lori B for my hair for what seems like forever. She is the best and besides the very…read morebrief time that I strayed and went elsewhere, I will never do it again She is working out of this salon now, making her own appointments and moving forward. I would not be able to be a 40+ woman and 'do' long hair without Lori on my team. It's that simple.

Amazing service! I came into this shop looking for a new…read morebarber since my old one moved. Saw a few in the area but decided on Venturemen and I'm glad I did! The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. Something some other shops can learn a thing or two from.

My husband loves this spot! He has been seeing Mitch for years and really enjoys his haircuts. The…read morelocation is right downtown and offers metered parking out front. Alcoholic beverages are included with your hair service. I believe you get a 2 week touch up included with your payment which is a great addition. Mitch is friendly and pays great attention to detail. I love how my husband's haircuts turn out every time. Bring the man in your life to this spot- you won't be disappointed.

I'm extremely disappointed with the experience my brother and I had at this barbershop…read more This was his first haircut in a while, and we gave very clear instructions before the cut began: taper the back, keep the hair long on top, and keep the area around the ears soft to help conceal existing scars. Unfortunately, those instructions were not followed. Instead of a taper, the haircut turned into a high fade that left the top resembling a mohawk and made the scar near his ear significantly more visible. About halfway through the service, the barber acknowledged that she had cut too deeply. Her response at that point was that "the scar needs sun exposure," which was surprising and concerning to hear. Particularly on darker skin, scars generally benefit from careful protection from sun exposure to help avoid further discoloration or potential keloid formation. What made the experience more frustrating was the lack of accountability afterward. Even after we explained our concerns, there was no meaningful apology--only comments that she "just didn't know." Despite the mistake and the significant deviation from the requested style, we were still charged full price. Everyone makes mistakes, but professionalism is shown in how those mistakes are handled. In this case, there was little acknowledgment of the issue and no effort to remedy the situation, particularly given the sensitivity surrounding the scars and the emotional impact of having them made more visible. Based on this experience, I would personally hesitate to recommend this shop for people with textured hair, people of color, or for those who require careful attention around scars or other sensitive areas. Greater training, experience with diverse hair types, and a willingness to listen carefully to clients would go a long way toward improving the service.

Great haircut from Gabriella on my first visit! The shop is very clean, all of the barbers were…read morevery friendly and helpful. Thanks for the quick and professional service Gabriella!

Love this salon! Love the way they treat you with respect & Hear what you tell them you want done!…read moreStaff is incredibly friendly & personable. Pricing is great.. I've been to a lot of salons over the past year due to broken bones & not being able to do my own hair. Finally landed here & This is The place to go!! Five For Sure!!

I am blown away with my new hair style! Joy is an artist! I don't know what else to say other than…read moreI have a perma-smile that isn't going anywhere soon! Wouldn't consider going to anyone else that's for sure! Thank you Joy!