The Best 19 Hair Salon in Goleta, Santa Barbara Country

Charlene Hunt Went in for a trim. I thought she was very kind and friendly. She did a good job. I was undecided about how much length to take off but she helped me decide on 2 inches. Im glad, cause any more and I would have been too short. Shes located on kellogg not too far from the 217.

Paul Mitchell Great haircut. Sorry to hear they’re moving.

Aarushi Jhatro I got my hair cut and styled by the ladies at a&I trimm for my wedding and I loved the final look! The ladies listened to what I wanted and delivered. They were also very sweet and celebrated my special day with a bottle of champagne! I will definitely be going back :)

Christine Joossens Such great service!!! Color, cut and facial!! Loved it!! You have a new loyal customer!!

Robyn Segal Tracy is an expert hair colorist! She always listens to what I want, and knows the colors that work best. She does a great job giving me a beautiful style, while keeping my hair long. Tracy has an amazing way of balancing my desired look while keeping the health of my hair in focus. I highly recommend her!

ahsha kennedy Tracy is the best and sweetest! She has great attention to detail and amazing experience. Every time I leave her salon I feel more confident and as if I got just what I wanted !!

Julia Drobish Tracy had me hooked from the first time I came in because she is not only extremely talented, timely, accommodating, and responsive, but she is so much fun to talk with. In the handful of sessions I have done with her, we have established an awesome relationship and I always joke it’s a hair appointment and therapy rolled into one. I can tell she truly cares about her clients and puts a lot of effort in to make them feel cared about. I am in school nearby from out of state and I was desperately in need of a hairdresser here and Tracy is a dream come true! Her prices are beyond reasonable and she takes payment in invoices if someone else helps pay for your appointments. I told all of my friends about Tracy and now she sees the majority of my roommates! If I could give 10 stars, I would.

PJ Scrippts I went to see Tracy because of the rave reviews and I was not disappointed. I am in agreement with the other people who said she is the best hair colorist in Santa Barbara. I have been to several other hair salons in Santa Barbara and all were just so so until I saw Tracy. My blonde balayage/highlights are so beautiful and natural. Cut is also great. Her prices were very reasonable as well. For such an impressive color I expected high prices but I was so impressed with her fair rates.

Shay Muneio Tracy is the best! She did an outstanding job on my hair cut and color. The blonde is blended in perfectly. Favorite hairstylist!!!!

RayKate I cannot express enough gratitude for Nicco and Tami at Talk of The Town who have truly transformed my health and well-being. Through their innovative hair follicle analysis, they were able to pinpoint the exact dietary needs necessary to get my health back on track. This precise and personalized approach made all the difference in my journey. Their state-of-the-art hair care and scalp treatments not only helped me heal my body but also resulted in the remarkable regrowth of my hair. The combination of cutting-edge technology and expert care provided by the team has been nothing short of miraculous. What stands out the most is the immense love and support I received throughout the process. The team at Talk of The Town made me feel valued and cared for every step of the way. Their dedication and genuine concern for my well-being created an environment where I felt empowered and encouraged to reach my health goals. Thank you, Talk of The Town, for your exceptional service and for making such a positive impact on my life. I highly recommend your services to anyone looking to improve their health and well-being.

Veronica Mosqueda Tammy is awesome if you want really good, natural, professional extensions and treatment please do your self a favor and book your appointment!! I got extensions and love that I can style my hair and not have to worry about my extensions noticing! Truly awesome!

Valeria Paez I LOVED the work on this place, very friendly and organized. I got hair extensions because I struggle with thin hair and spots on my scalp and I was treated with so much care. Nicolas was who treated me and he is amazing ! Definitely recommend and trust me when I say I’m very picky and delicate when it comes to my hair so I say this with honesty

Vanessa Durik Highly recommend this hair studio. With being new in town and having problems with my hair for years, finding someone to trust can be difficult. This hasn’t been the case with Tami. She’s very knowledgeable and welcoming. She listens and has helped guide me in the right direction for a better hair journey. You can tell she truly looks out and cares for her clients. I’m looking forward to coming back and making my hair better than it has been in a very long time.

Heather Morris Tami at Talk of the Town in Santa Barbara, CA is the absolute BEST at hair extensions and hair replacement. I had originally gone to another stylist who did my extensions and the color didnt even match my own hair color. I found Tami at Talk of the Town and took and chance and she completely blew my expectations. I was nervous to give it a try again but Im so glad that I did. Im a hairstylist myself certified in extensions and this is the BEST quality of hair I have ever found. Tami only uses the best quality of hair. My hair is absolutely gorgeous!!!! I get compliments on it everyday. Thanks Tami! Youre amazing!

Julianne Gianetto Sierra has done my hair a couple times now and I cannot rave about how great she is! Recently I wanted a re-adjustment on my color and they got me in right away and worked with me to get it exactly how I wanted it (Im pretty picky with my hair, so definitely deserves recognition). Really great customer service, and everyone at Salt is so kind and accommodating. I will definitely be returning :)

louisa J Always love going to Salt; Its super easy to text Sierra and book appointments quickly without the hassle of the app which is also easy to use but of course shes so customer-focused and responsive shes great at texting; rare in this day & age! Super conscientious about getting back to you & getting you in. I go in for my color which is always great but today booked a quick haircut and she completely accommodated me by letting me leave without the blow-out and discounted it off which is incredibly helpful because I dont need the blow-out (my hair is up all day for work) and it makes it into an affordable luxury which I love. Everyone at the salon is friendly and sociable and you always feel like youre part of the Salt fam. Its a new gem in town and the salon has a unique feel with super modern & clean minimal set-ups which actually make a lot more sense than the tried and true stations that most salons op for; I love their re-imagining of what a salon station should be - its great. Free waters and drinks while youre there and its easy to get in quickly. Great spot - give it a try!

Natty Bhumnugkij Literally trust Sierra with my life. You will not regret

Joelle Winicki Chartwell Escrow My favorite ever salon. Jade is the best !

Jessica Moskowitz The best hair salon with the sweetest stylists! I loved my cut and color with Mikayla and recommended Salt X to all of my friends

Stacey Jones I got a scalp facial here and loved it! I felt so well cared for during the entire appointment. I loved the professional and high quality products used throughout the whole process. My hair is now performing so much better (with less product) than it did before my scalp treatment. A gem of a salon, would definitely return.

Shannon Sweeney Shanna is by far the best hair stylist I have ever been to. As an on going client of hers for four years now, I have never been more satisfied with the natural blonde color of my hair — if youre a blonde I know you know nailing the right natural color is hard (seriously). Not only has she mastered the perfect blonde color for me but also keeps my hair healthy & undamaged. I am so impressed with not only the services she provides but also her absolutely amazing customer service and loyalty to her customers. I feel lucky to have found her. Thank you, Shanna!

Maya Singer I love getting my hair cut a colored by Shanna. She listens to what I want and asks the right questions. She is a joy to chat with and I leave feeling so revived and stylish with my new looks! Highly recommend Shanna!!

Katy Magnani I have been seeing Shanna for 14 years now and can not recommend her highly enough! Shanna facilitated my wedding day hair and make up, as well as my wedding party, I have referred many friends (and strangers) to her, and would never hesitate to do so in the future! Shes professional, shes kind, conversational, and and wonderful human being.

Mackenzie Watt I have been going to Shanna for years for haircuts and I recently went to her to have my hair and makeup done for a holiday party. She is always very helpful when I ask for her professional opinion about what will suit me and she always makes sure I leave feeling gorgeous. She also humors my desires for before and after pictures. Shanna is great and professional but still friendly and you will feel happy you chose her.

Kassey Chacon I have been coming to this hair salon for about a year and a half now and their service is really good and quick! Great customer service, friendly, and professional. The salon is cute and cozy. I always get my hair cut and highlights. My stylist, there is Ede, and does my hair amazing. I love this cute little salon! Highly recommend!! :)

Sara Gibase Squeezed me in same day and my trim was done in less than 30 min. They don’t wash your hair or anything but for the price (cash only btw) I’m not complaining and will be back!

Frederick Kiessling Best Hair Salon option for UCSB students: not only is it a more affordable price, the hair stylists will give you exactly what you ask for. Id highly recommend coming here for any students.

Michael Ramirez Cozy establishment with great customer service. The stylists are very nice and accommodating. The inside of the locale itself could use a little tidying up but it is a great neighborhood business.

Ryan D Very friendly and accommodating staff and environment. My girlfriend and I came in for hair cuts and not only were they quick to service us but also they did a fantastic job! The staff there were very helpful in giving me the haircut exactly how I wanted. Would come back again!

C J Vera is good and also reasonably priced. Its a good combination. She has colored my hair, done highlights and also cut my hair. She has done a great job with everything.

Joan Gresh LOVE the way my hair looks every time I leave this salon! Vera is a true artist (maybe magician, in my case!) with scissors. :-) The entire staff is friendly, and the salon is clean, easily accessible on Calle Real near Fairview, and there is ample parking in the shopping center lot. Beauty Salon V is truly one of the best finds I made when I moved to Santa Barbara.

Elizabeth Bates Freed I highly recommend this business. Dafne and Vera are excellent at hair styling/cutting and perms. They are lovely people as well. Both my husband and I are long-time customers and are consistently very impressed.

Mathew Miles This place is really a nice spot. Its over on Calle Real, across from Walgreens near Fairview. Shes a great stylist and i always love the way my hair looks after my appointment. I get a lot of compliments. Shes very friendly and professional. I think the prices are very competitive especially nowadays. So happy to have found a good stylist that cuts my hair well. Thank you!

Marlene Gomez I never really go to salons for hair cuts because I’m always scared they’re gonna get too scissor happy. Decided to get over my fear and visit beauty salon V and Omg they’re amazing! I’ve never had such a beautiful hair cut! Totally recommend them (:

Janna Crocker Ive been going to the Edge 805 for undercuts for a year now and every time I go Im amazed by the cut! I get a freestyle design each time and show my stylist Xanthia an image and she does an incredible job of replicating that in my hair. I love getting such intricate undercuts at this shop and always get so many compliments about the design. I also get the longer parts of my hair cut here and its a super relaxing experience as well. If you want to go for an adventurous undercut or are just looking for a trim, I cant recommend this shop enough!

Princess Puddin My last haircut was in 2015.. I had been wearing hair extensions for several years so I never felt the need to cut it. For the last few months, I had been wanting to have my hair colored and of course I knew I was long overdue for a cut... I was referred to Emilyne, for cut and color. I wont lie to you, I was anxious, and nervous at the same time. I myself know how picky I am, and I also have hair trauma from years ago. I put that aside, and went with the referral. I reached out to her, sent her photos of what l wanted, and she was able to get me in the same day, which I thought was very kind. I already knew that meant she was going to be working very late that evening. When I arrived for my appointment, she was very personable, and very warm. We had a brief consultation, we spoke about the cut and the color and I of course showed photos once again. While I was in the chair, it felt very comfortable. There were a few others working as well, and everyone was very friendly. They offered me refreshments, they offered me popcorn, and it was nice to just be able to relax and watch a movie they had playing on the TV. One thing ! noticed that I really loved was all the teamwork. Its really refreshing and nice to see that positive energy in a workplace amongst colleagues. After Emilyne cut my hair, she then proceeded to do a full weave. While I was processing, she was very engaged and asking me about my time in Santa Barbara, what I did for work, and my family, It was nice that she cared to ask. Once I was finished processing, she put a toner and let that process for about 30 minutes. She then took me back to the shampoo, bowl and washed and conditioned my hair, which was lovely. Back to the chair I went for my blow dry and style. As she was curling my hair. One of the curls dropped down to my face, and I got a glimpse of the color and I was so excited I couldnt wait to see the whole thing. When she turned me around, tears fell from my eyes. I couldnt believe how beautiful my hair looked, and how everything I asked for was achieved by her. She is nothing short of talented, a true artist. It has now been a week since I had my appointment. I get stopped at least 2 to 3 times a day with compliments in regards to my hair. Many people have said its the best theyve ever seen my hair look. If youre looking for a professional establishment that does quality work I recommend booking an appointment at The Edge.. The owner is also incredibly knowledgeable and talented. Prices are competitive.

Jeremy Miller I needed a last-minute haircut in town for a funeral, and they were able to fit me in immediately. Julio did an excellent job on the haircut and trimming my beard. I was really satisfied with the results and his attention to detail. He and Melissa were both kind and caring people, and made it a great experience. I cant recommend this place enough.

Christian Vences Melissa is an amazing hairstylist! She’s professional, energetic, and always reliable. I’ve been getting my haircuts from her for years, and she never disappoints. Highly recommend!

Delia Ramirez I needed a last minute haircut today and I was able to get in with Melissa at The Edge. I’m very particular on how my hair looks but wanted to try something new. Melissa listened to what I wanted, she offered suggestions on what would look better due to my fine and thin hair which I am so happy I listened. I love my haircut and I’m thankful for her professionalism and expertise. I will be coming back, thank you Melissa and The Edge

BreAnna Church Beautiful salon with great staff and service. Diana matched me with a great stylist, David, who is amazing! He’s really friendly, knowledgeable, and cut my hair exactly how I wanted. I love it! Highly recommend.

Liu-Yen Kramer Just got a fantastic haircut from Charlotte. She asked lots of questions to make sure that she had a good understanding of what I was looking for, and then gave me exactly what I wanted! I went in with long hair and came out with a stylish and beautifully cut asymmetrical short do. Im super pleased and will definitely be returning.

Michelle Williams I had an amazing experience for my first visit at Shear Artistry!! I had a hairstylist who was skillful, open to learning, and communicated using a team effort approach. We shared uplifting perspectives getting through this pandemic even found and discovered we have mutual friend! Beautiful gift Molly!! Praising Jesus for you!! Today my day is filled with Joy!! I feel confident! I love looking at the new me!!!

Alexia Mendoza David is the best! First off he’s really polite and asks if I would like water, tea, or coffee. When my drink is almost gone he asks if I want another. Great customer service! Another thing is he asks me what I want done with my hair and what my goal is. I brought him examples and let me know if it could be done or not. He suggested what you see below and we went as light as possible for my hair color. He did an amazing job! As you can see the colors blend nicely! Wow! Totally going back to David!

The Maven Charlotte Klein...Hair GODDESS My red hair has NEVER looked so good! Diana, salon coordinator, is so friendly and skillfully paired me with the perfect stylist! The atmosphere is relaxed and very professional. Cant say enough good things...book an appointment and find out for yourself.

Andy Nguyen I have searched for so long all over Goleta, Oxnard, and Santa Barbara for someone who can cut short to medium length, straight, stiff, male, Asian hair. I was aiming for an Asian undercut. After trying out with SEVEN barbers and hairstylist-----I can confidently say that with Amanda my hunt is over and I am VERY happy with my hair! I have referred already four people to Amanda of varying lengths, and they all love her as well! She is also very well loved by all of the UCSB students, especially the international students. Not only is she a great barber but also friendly, exciting, and always is a highlight when I get my haircut. It is so good that I tipped 100%!

Stefano Peluso Ive been going to sports clips for the past year and have always gotten incredible service. Nobody has ever cut my hair as well as Amanda. She gives amazing haircuts and knows how to make everyone look great.

Richard Block With good timing, short or no wait at all. Personable stylists. good haircut. Price is right. Love catching up on sports!

Mark Stucky Great haircut experience. I recommend Sport Clips to anyone I know who it might fit. When I describe the experience Ive had, they usually say, "I want that!"

vikram elango Amanda is seriously amazing! I came in for a haircut, and she nailed exactly what I wanted. She’s super friendly and really took her time to make sure everything looked perfect. If youre looking for a great stylist who knows what they’re doing and makes you feel comfortable, Amanda’s your go to. Definitely recommending her to everyone I know!

Scott Erb - Donna Dufault I can’t say enough wonderful things about Carol, the owner of Monarch Hair Studios! From the moment you walk in, she makes you feel like family. Not only is she incredibly talented—her skills with hair are unmatched—but she also has a gift for making you feel relaxed and pampered throughout the entire experience. Her shampoo massage is absolutely heavenly, a moment of pure relaxation that you won’t want to end! You can tell she’s passionate about her craft, and it shows in the way she listens to what you want while offering expert advice. The prices are definitely reasonable-worth every penny considering the quality of service and the care she gives each client. If you’re looking for a talented, kind, and truly dedicated stylist, Carol or any team member here at Monarch Hair Studios will make you feel beautiful and welcome!!!

Kimberly Stewart I made an appointment here for my sister, who had recent facial fractures from an accident. She really wanted her hair cut, but was afraid that it would hurt, or that people wouldnt understand and try to touch her face. Caroline Whitney did an absolutely amazing job. She was delicate, gentle, personable, and my sister left there feeling better than she had in 2 weeks. Thank you Caroline and Monarch Hair Studio!

Chenfang Qi Mae was my stylist and she provided amazing service. I got a normal haircut with shampoo. I wasnt sure if I wanted long vs short layers, so she just cut off a small amount at first, then had me look to see if I wanted adjustments. Great experience, definitely get your hair done here!

Madisen George Emily is amazing! Ive been coming to her for years and she always goes above and beyond. Whether Im doing a color touch up and trim or trying something completely new, she knocks it out of the park. The salon always has such a welcoming and calm energy to it. I definitely recommend monarch hair studios!

cara This is the best experience I’ve ever had at a hair salon! My hairdresser Emily understood exactly what I was asking for (blonde Billie Eilish with a dark shadow root), but because of previous hair damage (at home bleaching, box dye etc.) she did warn me of the potential problems that might arise, going from brown to platinum in one session. However the hair turned out better than I could have hoped for. It was absolutely amazing! Emily was fantastic and reassuring during the whole process and walked me through everything she did. Everyone in the salon is so friendly and works so well together, towards the end of my appointment Mae helped out with my hair too. Mae gives a fantastic head massage during the shampooing process! I would definitely recommend coming here for going Blonde!!! Emily will make sure your hair is healthy and beautiful!!

TJJ Manetain offers a welcoming and enjoyable haircutting experience. I dropped in on Manetain on a weekday without an appointment. Ines was able to take me right away. My hair style is pretty simple, so Ines trimmed me up quick and I was on my way. The shop is bright, clean and welcoming. Ines was super friendly and did a great job. I will return to Manetain next time I’m in the area.

Charles Hackney This shop is the best! Worth the drive from SB too if you’re not in Goleta area. Been seeing Jesse since their days back at Mesa barbershop and make the drive from SB whenever I need a haircut!

António Araújo Very poor quality in my opinion. Had to cut my hair with someone who didn’t know the basics and was a beginner. Overall, they don’t have the experience for modern and youth hairstyles. Although they are very nice people I wouldn’t go again

Randy Brown I took my 2 year old for his first ever hair cut at Maintain Barbershop in Goleta. Ines & Jesse main his experience a fun and memorable one. Highly recommend not only for kids but also for shaves, fades and haircuts on adults. I’ve been getting may haircut from Ines at another shop in town for years and I’m happy to see she opened her own shop! Congrats and I’ll be coming in often for me and my kids cuts.

Brian A Awesome place. We stopped in and the barber gave my son a nice fade!

Chris Knutson Stopped in while on vacation after seeing a bunch of positive reviews and one negative so I thought I’d try them out and am really glad I did. Gabe did a great job with great conversation and in the perfect amount of time. The vibe is cool, professional, and respectful with a some old school barber shop character that I was hoping for. It’s too bad I don’t live in the area because I would make this my regular place to go.

Belrose Estate Jewelers Old school barbershop with new school vibe. Great crew of younger guys with skills and excellent service. You can walk in or make an appointment and you will definitely leave here looking and feeling better than when you came. Gabe and Rick always treat you like gentlemen.

Daniel Means Got a decent cut here from the second barber from the window. My complaint is about the finishing with a straight edge razor. Two things happened, first the barber gave me a good cut on a mole I have on my face, there was some blood. Thats understandable, mistakes happen. The bigger issue was that the straight edge razor was extremely dull, leaving me with small cuts all around my hairline. With all the health scares going on, using the same dull blade and giving cuts to several people a day isnt cool.

S R (Rhobehr) Been getting my hair cut here for 10 years. They have always done a really good job. Used to live in the area, but I still travel 40 miles to come here. Cash only so come prepared.

Amy Schneider Stylists was rude and haircut not what he asked for. We won’t be coming back. Would have made a huge difference if she had just acknowledged being 20 minutes late because they’d been busy and she went out to get lunch. You’re in the service industry. Just say something.

J Knight I arrived at four oclock and there was one person in the chair and no one else in the.. i was turned away rudely when I simply asked for a haircut.Please, because she said she was booked for the rest of the day.. even though there was literally no one in the store and it was still an hour before they closed.. they dont want your business. They want to be lazy and work when they.I feel like its convenient.

Kenny Standhardt 30 minutes past appointment time. No acknowledgement when I arrived even when it was just myself her current client,and myself. No apologies.She had great difficulty understanding the cut I wanted even with provided picture. It was a basic cut just different than my usual. Couldnt find my monthly $20+ account and then charged me the full price. Again no apologies. Wont return or recommend to anyone.

Paul Charette I really liked my hair cut today Irma did a great job Id highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you Irma.

Francesc Roig Im always happy to go to Supercuts because of Irma, the wonderful stylist who cuts my hair. Shes very good at cutting hair, and shes a kind, friendly woman, easy to talk to. She remembers from one appointment to the next how you want your hair cut, and if you tell her not to cut too much, she does what you ask. I always look forward to seeing her, and as long as she works for you, Ill keep going to Supercuts.

Joaquin Rivas Ive been a customer for about 20 years now. It has been an excellent customer service always. This is not a barber shop, so dont expect to be in/out in 10 minutes. Quality over quantity. Also, if you want a long process, make an appointment.

Bea Ramirez I go to her. Every 2 months to cut my hair also I go every other 2 weeks to styles I like my hair short cause it is curly.

Lucia Liera I had the worst experience at this place. I waited two hours patiently (while waiting for some family at the barbers down the street) to get my eyebrows more than butchered. My right eyebrow got the worse of the two. The owner of the place, a Hispanic lady, plucked the piece closest to the center of my face so much my eyebrows are way too far apart. My right eyebrow also was plucked further from the center than my left eyebrow and has a jagged beginning. I’m very embarrassed to show my face anywhere because of how far apart my eyebrows are. This is the worst feeling. I would give 0 stars if that were available. I asked her to not pluck the center anymore after she waxed it and did a few plucks but she began to pluck it again! In no way are they even symmetrical. I went straight to my car in tears. DO NOT GO HERE to get your eyebrows done.

kathleen goulet Very friendly people they welcome you in do a fantastic job theyre all good at what they do

Daniel Estrada Only one lady cutting hair, have to wait too long.

James Delahoussaye One of the best haircuts I’ve had in idk how long. Super meticulous. I’m just visiting for the weekend but I’d almost drive back just for another trim in the future. Also check out the great coffee shop and used bookstore close by.

Dani Zhou My son went in to get his haircut, a custom cut, and the barber started cutting okay then when my son showed him the picture, he realized he cut to short and just kept cutting, messing up my sons hair.

Martin Shiah I was visiting from LA and walked in without an appointment. Armando was my barber and he was professional and gave me exactly what I was looking for. The whole crew there is talented and the owner runs a tight ship. All the bad reviews are in my opinion a result of folks not being familiar with how barbershops operate. This is a small but very busy shop. If you don’t have an appointment make sure you communicate properly and make yourself known. Don’t just sit there assuming you’ll be catered to hand and foot. Don’t be entitled. I visit Goleta at least once a year and this will be my go-to shop from now on when I’m in town. I paid more than double for a cut down in Santa Barbara and these upscale barbers are doing too much and charging high because their rent is too high and add too many unnecessary amenities, in my opinion. The free banter and laughs are a nice touch. This is how old school barbershops are and it’s an authentic experience.

Christopher Ackler First time customer here at Goleta Barbers. Place was busy but I was able to walk in and sit right down with no wait. Very clean and well decorated barber shop. Armando gave me an excellent cut, exactly to my request. He finished with a straight razor neck cleanup which is awesome. It kills me to spend $40 for a simple haircut but that is the standard everywhere it seems. With the local Fantastic Sams closed, I am very happy to find this gem of a local barbershop.

Alec Baudry Nice guys, but asked for a mullet (same on top and in back) and definitely just got a prep cut. They also have you facing away from the mirror so you have no idea what you look like till after.

Jenny DiNardo Maria did a fantastic job! I brought a picture and she gave me exactly what I wanted, which involved cutting roughly 6-8 inches off my hair! She was gentle and kind and asked for feedback at a certain point to get the length right, and seemed very experienced. Also gave me the cutest little curtain bangs. Walked out feeling like a new woman! Thanks Maria!

Sean Ovelmen I came is last minute like 10 minutes before closing for a haircut and they took great care of me. They even stayed a bit late to make sure I was taken care of and happy with my cut. I don’t remember the name of the young lady who cut my hair but she did a fantastic job.

Maya Bell It’s not a place for natural hair, even though they’ll swear up and down that they can handle it. Spoiler alert: they absolutely cannot. I’m not even sure they have the right products, let alone the magical skills required. I went in for a perm—specifically loose curls—because my thick 4C hair could use a little help, and let’s be honest, I’ve always dreamed of having loose curls. I asked if they could manage my hair type, and of course, they confidently said yes. But I walked out looking almost exactly the same, only worse. Now I have mats in my hair because, surprise surprise, she didn’t even try. Here’s a tip: if you don’t know how to work with my hair, maybe don’t do a lazy job just to finish faster. And yes, I take some of the blame because I should have stopped the moment I realized the person doing my hair had clearly never seen 4C hair before in her life. I really should have stopped. And let’s not forget, a perm is supposed to be a strong treatment, right? Well, it barely did anything except gift me a bunch of mats thanks to her stellar work with the rods and all. She just washed my hair with, I don’t know, shampoo (I think?) and then dove straight into the rods, which, correct me if I’m wrong, isn’t how this is supposed to work. She didn’t even comb my hair. You can’t skip steps with Black hair because you’re in a hurry. But hey, I guess she didn’t get that memo. When it was time to pay, they had two questions: was I happy with the results, and did it meet my expectations? But instead of circling “yes” or “no” like a normal person, I somehow managed to circle “or.” Yes, you read that right—“or.” The same lady who butchered my hair was also handling my payment, and I didn’t even realize she was watching me circle those “or”s. She asked if I meant “yes” (because, of course, that’s what she wanted to hear), but after the day I’d had, and with my hair looking like a rat’s nest, I just said “no” and went back to make sure I circled “no” on both questions so there’d be no more confusion. And yes, I still tipped her because the people there were nice—just not truthful.

Jim Diaz Ive visited Santa Barbara for lenghty periods since April 2022 to assist with my mothers care....and her haircuts (along with mine!). On each occasion, Audrey super professionally and amicably managed cccccccccccwith my VERY challenging 91 year-old mother with dementia....and provided superb cuts for my mother and myself.....even if she was uncertain about my newly-fashioned mullet! Ill be back in May next year and well most definitely be checking in with Audrey again!

Adam Briggs I took my son for a haircut on Monday since his usual barbershop was closed. I didn’t think it would be a big deal, but unfortunately, the woman who cut his hair put in almost no effort. Before we even left the parking lot, I noticed how badly she had done. I had to take him back inside and ask her to fix basic things that any professional stylist should know. It really felt like she was just rushing to get him out so she could move on to her next appointment.

Evgeny Redekop The worst haircut Ive ever gotten. Absolutely terrible experience with Kevin. I showed him precisely what I want with the photo. The whole session was finished in 20 minutes, the haircut turned out to be absolutely not what I requested, my had now is asymmetric, with a lot of obvious issues where he would cut too much or too little and would just leave it like that. It was my first and the last time I go with this master.

Art Gil Kevin Graff by far is one of the best barbers here in town. Kevin takes the time to listen to exactly what I wanted. The delivery of the haircut was impeccable - precise, stylish, and exactly what I wanted. The attention to detail and the care kevin puts into his work is impeccable. I left feeling not only satisfied with my haircut but also grateful for such a fantastic experience. Ill definitely be returning!

Angelo Joseph Bulahan Ive been going to Kevin for about 4-5 months now and every time I am very impressed with the final result. This past week was no different as he got me right for my sisters wedding. I was extremely satisfied with my fade haircut and I cannot wait to see all of the professional photos that were taken. I assure anyone reading this that they will not be disappointed with Kevin, especially if they want to be the freshest person walking UCSBs campus.

Nick Jensen Kevin gave me one of the best haircuts I’ve gotten.