Greg-Please be honest to your future clients when they show you a photo what they want done. Let…read morethem know that you can only try but you're not sure if you're able to. Don't tell them when you're halfway done. That's a legit a scam. Don't take clients if you cannot produce results. I only paid because of the time that was done not because of the outcome. I'm very disappointed.

I'll be honest, I found this place after searching numerous online reviews for hair salons. I'd…read morebeen wanting a change and decided to take a chance. Made an online appt. with Melissa. They had all the Covid precautions in place, calling when outside, masks, etc. Anyway, Melissa gave me the best haircut I've had in years. After a short consult, she gave me exactly what I was going for in pics. It's been about 2 months and my hair still looks bomb. I'm going back soon for a trim.

Clean, beautiful, calm space with the best hair stylists in Richmond. Everyone is kind and…read moreprofessional. Feels like a luxury experience. They do an amazing job every time.

Nice people, convenient scheduling, reasonably priced. Great Haircut - quality skill!read more

New to Richmond I was looking for a stylist that would work with me to achieve a rad shaggy mullet…read more It took me a bit but now that I've found Elizabeth at Hair Motif I need look no further.

Highly recommend. Elizabeth is wonderful! Highlights and lowlights. Great experience. Salon is…read moreclean and lovely.

FIRST OF ALL....The terrible review written 6 months ago simply isn't true. Here are the facts:…read more1.That woman was just big mad that she didn't know about the service charge for paying by card. It's not a "hidden fee'; there is a sign on the checkout counter that explains the charge. Come on, hun...put on your glasses. 2. It had NOTHING to do with race or anything of the sort. No racial remarks were made, it wasn't a BLM issue, nothing like that. There were absolutely NO "black mom on Rugrats jokes" made, or anything else derogatory, racial, etc., for that matter! 3. The bad reviewer was banned from the premises after she returned to the salon a couple days after her original appointment (where I have on good authority she said NOTHING about the charge...she did not "leave in tears"), and made a scene in front of other customers and got confrontational and rude with the owner. It's not an "admission of guilt or no community"; there's nothing to be guilty of, and it was protecting those in our community who choose to come into the salon from an unpleasant situation that didn't need to happen in the first place. 4. When masks were mandated, EVERYONE wore one; I would know, I'm in the multiple times a month, have been since everything opened back up! NOTE: She's reviewed 7 places on Yelp. Only ONE "positive" review(for another hair salon), where she even references her "last review on "terrible treacherous shear design in chesterfield across from the police station""! She sees herself as some sort of hero and leader of a "positive movement"...she's not. NOW FOR AN ACTUAL, TRUE REVIEW: I've been going to Shear Design for 2 years now, and bring my family here as well. Nothing but love and kindness from ALL of the staff! Mellone does my hair; cut, dye, undercut, everything. She cuts my fiancé's hair. She braids my sister's hair. There's nothing that girl can't do when it comes to hair! Everyone at the salon is awesome, I've had my hair done by everyone at least once when Mellone wasn't available...I trust them all! Are you ready to try that colorful hair you saw on Pinterest? They can handle it. Need your eyebrows done? They got you. Wanna get eyelash tinting or extensions? Well you're in luck, they offer that too! Seriously, I can't say enough great things about Shear Design and the team there. So kind and welcoming and just AWESOME! If you're looking for a wonderful salon that does it all, this is IT!

I just drove from North Carolina and I did send pictures of my hair however I thought my scalp…read moreissue was resolved. Already emotional about my hair and its state I wanted to look my best for my father's upcoming anniversary of death and just for me finally. I sat in her chair and was told bc I didn't disclose psoriasis of scalp which I do not have a diagnosis of and is actually dandruff however I felt was resolved I couldn't be serviced and was charged 85.00 because of this! I know maybe not a relaxer but wash or shampoo. I do use medicated shampoo but whatever to get out of her seat and not feel humiliated. There was nothing just met with cold resistance that I cannot service you and the services cancelled. 2 hour drive back to NC. She did not even read my message on intake just judgement when you cut your own hair bc you want to be free it's all different lengths bc I'm not a professional and I had said I had not had it professionally done in years and some ppl do have buildup on their scalp so my scalp was not red or was it inflamed. I wish her all the best but myself also being a professional as a nurse I couldn't say in 5 minutes no I cannot service you and 85 dollars later. The very thing women fear happened my depression was judged and my migraines that affected my hair was judged at the most sensitive time of my life. I sent pics and she said I didn't see this I pulled up my phone and showed her my pictures and it was the exact same pictures. Pray her business continues to flourish however you don't know the pain or sacrifice or from suffering migraines a woman carries on her head and shoulders. Show empathy bc after my heart broken of not having this change I shall go on to take care of my patients later today and go look at my husband for a change that didn't come. One day you will never know who you may open your eyes too! Be blessed!

I had a great first time experience here. I'm usually terrified of anyone touching my hair, but…read moreSavannah patiently listened to my concerns and she exceeded my expectations. I asked for a cut and curtain bangs, and as a Level 1 Service provider, Savannah was hesitant/nervous to cut my bangs, so she asked Nicholle, a Level 5 provider, to come over and handle the bangs instead! Nicholle showed her how it was done and the bangs came out exactly how I had hoped! I thought this was a thoughtful, professional, and collaborative effort handled well by Savannah. The salon is clean and well kept. In a small strip mall right in Staples Mill with plenty of parking. The owner was quick to respond to my emails and schedule my appointment. At $38, it was one of the lowest priced haircuts I was able to find, with the highest ratings on Yelp. I'll be returning!

So I've been here before at the recommendation of my mother. I tend to get more outlandish bright…read morecolors in my hair and she simply colored in grey. When she decided to start growing out her roots she communicated that clearly to her stylist. Unfortunately her stylist decided she knew better (I wish I knew the name but I don't). She arrived to her allotment with all the commotion tools already out and when she asked why, the stylist said that she needed to either get the color treatment, or she would be charged for canceling part of her scheduled services. Keeping in mind that she had not scheduled colouring services, I was incredibly surprised by this kind of reaction. While I have not had a bad experience myself (the reason for 3/5 instead of 2/5) and they color and style hair quickly and well, I won't be returning based on the duplicitous practices. I would recommend this location for color updates on a one visit at a time basis only, not creating a lasting stylist relationship.

The salon is super cute decorated. Owner has two of the most well behaved, cute dogs there. I just…read morefell in love with them! My regular hair dresser got sick and I had to go "cheat" on her, that's how I ended up at Studio B with Nora. I was amazed on how easy it was to get an appointment such last minute. The friendliness and the flexibility of making arrangements were super appreciated by me. I walked in with my hair needing attention, walked out looking like a Queen! Nora did an outstanding job on my color and cut. I'm super happy!

After 4 years of having my hair cut here, I'm looking for another place. You have to wait weeks to…read moreget an appointment with Mark and the other stylists there, who were good, have left. I find myself getting stuck with Nora, who is not as talented as Mark. They only have 2 stylists listed to book with. I am no longer happy with my hair.

Ronnie expertly cut, highlighted, and styled my hair for years. I'm usually now out of state but…read morereturned briefly after my parents died. Ronnie was on vacation, but Michelle highlighted my hair. She impressed me as a talented, artistic stylist, and also with her dedicated work ethic and communication/interpersonal skills. Ronnie is not only a highly skilled, talented, expert stylist, but he's obviously an astute manager and business owner, in the stylists he has working for him. Michelle did a great job with my highlights. I sadly live out of state, but this salon is a reason I do miss aspects of living in central Virginia. My hair is long and one length, but my sister and friends have more complex hair, and they also receive outstanding cuts and color from Ronnie and this salon as well.

Ronnie is the best!! He has been doing my hair for many years. I've moves out of the area, but I…read morestill come back for him to do my highlights. Nobody else has his expertise with color.

The girls here always do an amazing job, no matter what service your looking for!! My #1 choice for…read moresure!

I have been getting trims here for a few years now, and when I first started going, it looked like…read moreit hadn't changed in decades. They're finally starting to make some updates, which may be because Tony has retired. I can usually get an appointment easily. It never takes long to get in the chair, or to get the services I need. I made the mistake of getting an appointment for a trim, and was surprised when they didn't wash my hair first and cut it dry. I've never had that happen before. You actually have to ask for a shampoo, cut and blow dry, or they will just give you a cut. Prices are great, and my trims are always done well.