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April 2024 by Jan S.
Although I always see Michelle, I'm impressed with every style I see leaving the shop. Everyone is super friendly and hospitable!
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November 2023 by Sarah P.
Diana gives the best facials and is so knowledgeable about all things skin! She had great skincare recommendations that I'll definitely be trying! She also includes a great neck and shoulder massage with her facials. I highly recommend going to her!
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July 2023 by Rebecca G.
So I've waited a long time to share this review-Nice salon, great location (beware-parking is difficult). While I had several great experiences with Sherry, 4 or 5 appointments...it definitely took a turn for the worse. Evidently she had an epiphany that I was a difficult client and fired me! I was never difficult with her.. after many appointments with her, and after the last one, I desperately tried to schedule a time to come in as soon as possible to fix some of my tape extensions...She was struggling to squeeze me in anywhere. Finally we nailed a date down and I was so grateful!! She must've been stewing over the process/texts etc. and felt annoyed with me? Because the next day she calls me and lays into me with this long rude rant while I just listened in total shock!? And fired me! Said "I've been struggling with you for a long time now and can't deal with it anymore " ??? WTH? This came as a total shock! I would have never thought "she'd been struggling with me"?? She was always so nice-I'm super easy going-low maintenance. In and out within an hour. When she first started working with me, she told me "if you ever have any problems with the tapes just call me and I'll get you in real quick." The time came where I needed her!! A few of the tapes were coming apart (that never happens) I think she was on the defense because I needed her to "fix" a few" ?? And as soon as possible. Now let me make this clear, she does not normally do extensions but took a couple/few clients to help them out because our stylist (a friend of hers) moved out of state. Our appointments always went well, always great conversation and she seemed to like me? I definitely liked her... She even prided herself over the fact that she was getting better and faster at changing the tapes and replacing the extensions. I thought she did a great job! She reminded me that "she doesn't really do extensions" it's not her thing. I was grateful she was willing to do mine. Between the scheduling issue and the time I inquired about how much she was charging me to get me new hair (the one time I asked her to) she failed to mention she would be marking up the cost on the hair. My previous stylist always only charged me for her cost for the hair (which I came to find out is not the norm) +tax and shipping if applicable...I also compensated her for her time/travels etc... I was unaware of Sherrys fees and the next day after paying her for getting my hair, I couldn't stop thinking about how much she charged me so I texted her and asked if she might've been overcharged for the hair? She said no... I pressed her because I knew how much the hair costs from all the prior hair purchases I've paid for-Her response was quite rude! She snipped at me, telling me she didn't even charge me what most stylists charge, that she's giving me a deal, and then says "I can return the hair and refund you minus my cost". Oh goodness! I told her that was not necessary and I needed the new hair and will keep the appointment. I was little taken back by the way she spoke to me? Then when I went for my appointment, she was nice to me didn't seem bothered? We didn't talk further on it. FAQ: I always paid $154 for a 20 piece pack of hair and $109 for a 12 piece pack + tax and shipping if applicable and extra $$ to compensate my stylist... this was just how my previous stylist did things. And I'm sure it would shock anyone to be told "your total is $458.00" when you're expecting it to be around $285 She clearly was frustrated with my questioning her about the price. ...she explained the reason for her fees, I understood this was her markup according to her business. Thats fine. And I assured her that by no means do I ever expect to get something for nothing!! A heads up would've been nice as well as a less emotional/more professional response. The beauty service industry has become quite the lucrative business and Salon 81 is
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June 2023 by Brenda Ulery
I've been going here for several years. Never disappoints.
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August 2022 by Claudine A.
Ms. Paula did a wonderful job on my hair! I am very satisfied with her work. I had haircut and haircolor. She is super nice and her attention with details is superb :)
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May 2022 by Tom Clark
Michelle there has been doing my hair for years.Top notch.
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June 2021 by Ben E.
Donna gave my hair a Brazilian and I decided she is not just a hair designer but a miracle worker! She took her time and did an excellent job. Donna is also a very personable lady who is fun to talk to. I think she should get six stars! Dee
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March 2020 by Room Fifty Two
My mother and I have been getting our hair cut (my mom cut and colored) by Sam for over 2 decades. I've been asked my entire life who does my hair and I always let them know that we don't trust our hair to anyone else but Sam. Could not recommend enough! (We also love the entire staff at Salon 81!)
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January 2020 by Katelyn Raney
My hair came out flawlessly :)!!
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August 2019 by Sherry Willard-Paniccia
Call for your appointment today!! 805-482-7505
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December 2018 by Aspen W.
The owners were extremely rude when I walked in laughed at my face because yelp says that they're open till 10 PM I will never go here again
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July 2018 by Rosie C.
Go see PERI she is so wonderful. Has a beautiful personality. She is so knowledgeable with hair and coloring (her specialty). She still trains and takes advanced classes to stay on top of her game with the newest hair trends, etc. She will talk to you and plan out what she will do to your hair if its a good idea/ bad idea. Example, I wanted to do silver hair and she explained how my hair would be like horses hair, yikes! She is very big on natural and keeping your hair as healthy as it is when you go in. She is so fantastic I can not even explain it all! Go see her!
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July 2018 by Rebeca E.
STOP...going to the Four Seasons...Ojai Valley Inn...START your facial with Diana. Unassuming little piece of heaven tucked in the center of a hair salon. I've gone to Diana for many years - she's by far the finest with skin care. You won't be hammered with sales pushes for product (although she is knowledgeable about individual skin needs.) The treatment starts with hand and feet moisture wrap and While your face is being cleansed and masked , Diana is kneading your shoulders and upper arms. Diana is very sensitive to her clients needs. Sometimes I'm "Chatty Cathy" _ other times I need to fall into twilight. If you're even thinking about a facial or waxing...start here!
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June 2018 by Kelly Ryan Lindberg
I use to get my hair done by Samantha for years until I moved too far away. I loved her style and definitely recommend her and her beautiful salon.
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June 2018 by Brenda Bellini-Ulery
I love this place! I've been going to Samantha for years and highly recommend Salon 81.
