The Best 17 Hair Salons in Monterey, Monterey (part 3)

Alisha Ziadeh This is such a great spot! I called last minute to see if they take walk ins and Sami was able to fit me in right away for a cut! She did such a great job and is super friendly ❤️ I would definitely recommend!

Alex Wilcox old me to come back in on Monday as they could fit me in for a root touch up. Perfect, my roots were a bit orange but not horrible. What did I walk out with?? A LEVEL 4 on blonde/rose gold ends. So basically BLACK. I should have just walked right out after she said “I should use a level five but I don’t have any, a level 4 should be fine”. I would have rather had what I walked in with. It wasn’t perfect but it was fine, livable, semi professional. I left after I literally couldn’t hold back tears and bawled in my car. I’m a pretty easy going roll with the punches type of gal but this has been an utter nightmare. If they didn’t feel they could fix it then why even try? I kept asking if it was still realistic to chase the blonde or if I should just go back a light brown until it can heal and grow out. Try again in six months to a year? They shot down that idea time and time again. So what am I out?? A mess that I fixed ON MY OWN for $55 using Joico (6NA). So I guess in total including the color remover , the gloss, and color I had to use to fix their mess. I am out $769 Something I could not afford when I was originally expecting between $250-290. Utter catastrophe. Completely heartbreaking. First pic is what I walked in with (blonde with warm roots, second is the black roots I walked out with, last pic (brown hair) is after I fixed it and the cut.

Uncle Rico I went here for a haircut and told the hairdresser to trim my curly hair. She heard this and decided to whip out the razor and buzz the sides and back and just leave the top. It looked absolutely horrible and I just decided to buzz my head the next day. It was not just that this was not what I asked for, but the proportions of the hair on top and on the sides were just terrible. I don’t think that anybody would want that cut. Definitely will not be back and would not recommend to guys looking for a place to get their hair cut.

Alexandra Tav Ive been to this salon twice, opting for different hairdressers on both occasions. Despite the change, I ended up with the same result, which I would rate as a C-. It appears that neither hairdresser was adept at cutting thick, wavy hair. Unfortunately, I wont be returning.

Carley Wika I called in late noticed and Sami was able to squeeze me in within the hour! She was so kind and did an awesome job on my bangs and trim! she asked all the right questions and gave me exactly what i asked for! The salon was so cute and in a great location! If you’re looking for a beautiful hair cut, amazing company and great prices come to studio 104! Thanks again Sami!

Lois Ertel Lee pays personal and detailed attention to each of her customers so that they feel beautiful when they leave her salon.

xxxDJxKOTxxx Perfect!!!

Olivia Ramirez Poor customer service. No personalized attention.... lee kept “jumping” from one client to another. Working with three clients at the time. It wasn’t worth the price for the treatment received

anna hastings i love mrs. lee shes so nice!!:)

Kori Mankowski Visiting from Seattle and I was lucky enough to get in with Emma! Such special treatment with care, knowledge and advice. It was a pleasure to be in her positive presence and I left feeling better about my hair than I have in a very long time. I can’t wait for my daughter to have a consultation with her next week.

Nancy Goldrain I called Brandi to see if she would be able to "correct" my hair color and cut. I had been going to someone else for several years and over that time, my hair was becoming more and more brassy. Also, the cut was more choppy and was hard for me to style. Brandi took me in and did a consultation. She listened and carefully examined the situation. Then she went to work.... The results were amazing! I was hoping to find a stylist who "gets hair". Brandi definitely has a knack for color. My hair came out wonderfully and I have not felt this good about my hair in years! The cut will grow out well and Brandi gave me styling tips. Brandi is very hard working and was a delight to meet. If you are looking for someone that (pardon the pun) is a cut above all the rest-look no further!

Judy George I did a makeup and hair trial here for my wedding. The makeup was done by the store owner Brandi. The final makeup did not look good I am sorry to say - and the process and experience to get there was harsh. Brandi did not take well to feedback and was defensive. As a makeup artist, she only brought a single eyeshadow palette. She did not strike me as a professional makeup artist and seems more comfortable doing hair - which is fine, but I would have wanted to know that going into it instead of wasting money on a trial. I also got my hair done by a stylist there named Ari. She was suggested to me by another salon. She did a great job on my hair and I did end up putting a deposit down for services for my wedding. However, her behavior towards me and mom in the following months leading up to the wedding was unprofessional at best and abusive at worst. I dont know what I did to piss her off so much, but she berated both me and my mother over text for being "too particular." Over a 4-month span I sent her 3 reference photos and texted her maybe 5 times in total. 3 weeks out from my wedding I had to find alternative hair services because of her attitude. I would have been sabotaging myself on my wedding day by working with her... I thought about not writing a review and moving on - but I dont want someone else to have a similar experience, especially on their wedding day.

Prudence Jimenez I’m so glad I found this little salon! It’s beautiful and both the manager and employees are amazing! I had my hair done by Rubi, and she did a beautiful job with my highlights, as well as making it a very relaxing experience :) I had Rubi also do my husband’s keratin treatment and his hair has never looked better… highly recommended this salon!

April Sarmiento This is long overdue, I just recieved my photos from our wedding last month (October 5th, 2024), which is why I remember that I wanted to post a review here. I just wanna thank Brandi, Ari and Hailey for doing such a great job on make-up and hair for me (bride) and for my team (4 non-brides). They really took good carr of us while we were in the salon. 10/10 would definetly recommend Brandi and her team!!! Thanks again you guys are the best!!!

Aiyana Thomas Parvin did a fantastic job on my hair. She did multiple sessions of bleach and toner to bring it from an orange color to a great blonde color. She really takes her time and cares about the client.

Laura Rinklef Top notch service. Mayra did my hair on several occasions and every time she surprises me with a magical transformation. She works with skill and professionalism and never disappoints. Thank you!

Lorrie Stewart Simpson Rosa did an excellent job cutting my long hair into short layers well still leaving enough for a ponytail(because I have to wear my hair up at work, this also feels wonderful for the summer since I live in central California and we are in the high 90s this time of the year.

Elizabeth Cruz Not what I expected, came in for a balayage and ended up with my hair damage and orange. The lady was nice but didnt receive what I requested.

Ben Saputelli Best professional hair cut in town she will follow or figure your style perfectly.Only $25 mens hair cut!

C G Very awesome lil place to get your haircut. Stopped in without an appointment and Edie did a thoughtful, careful, wonderful job. She is the BEST! Give them a chance - they really try and work hard.

c leonard This is a great spot for a haircut. I can usually get a same-day appointment here, not only are the barbers great at cutting hair, but they are very kind and welcoming! It can be busy so I recommend an appointment! They have an online portal or you can call.

s g After an extensive search, I’ve finally found a stylist in the area! Edie is amazing—welcoming, professional, patient, and talented. She did an excellent hair wash—so relaxing; and gave me a super cute cut. Bonus: the shop is clean, well-lit, and has giant windows with views of the bay, with free 90 minute parking all around. 5/5 stars— highly recommend. Can’t wait to go back.

Ryan Granchalek So this if my 4th time getting a cut here and it has quickly become my go to spot whenever I am in Monterey. Chong is outstanding… detailed orientation and really takes the time to get the right shape of men’s cut. I put her on par if not above many of the top salons I have visited over the years.

Rachel Muradyan We have been going to Edy for years and does a fantastic job on my husband’s hair and mine (and now our toddler’s too). You can’t beat $23, and it is consistently a better haircut than the ones I’ve gotten for $60+. She is also extraordinarily kind and now owns the business! They have an ATM in the store which makes it easier to pay.

Kate Kiely Blush studio was truly a blessing to my bridal party and me. My hair and makeup artist cancelled on me the day before my wedding and I was in a panic. Liz and her team immediately helped me. Im someone who is already uncomfortable being the center of spotlight and was worried about hair and makeup. Their team helped me feel confident and beautiful. Truly so appreciative

Tina C Their hair and make up team flew all the way to New York for my wedding in 2019. They serviced all 10 of my bridesmaids and a few family members whom all had great things to say about them afterwards. I still use their services today in 2024 through milestones such as baby showers and holiday events. They are professional, personable, and amazing at what they do. I definitely recommend bridal trials before the big day because you can discuss what you like and didnt like so they can listen to you and offer their expertise and make corrections until youre happy with the results! I even slept on my hair and touched up a little after my bridal trial and got married the next day in SF City Hall for papers with a small handful of friends and family. Lydia did my makeup, and Marissa did my hair. I was just looking back at my wedding photos today and realized my review was long overdue. Its so important to have a good hair and makeup team for your special day. Their artistry will last a lifetime through our photos! Thank you Blush Monterey!

Ashleigh Rhind Nestor and Diana are the absolute best team around. They made me feel so so beautiful and I still felt like myself. I am so so pleased with the work that they did. I cannot recommend them enough. I have never looked so good. The Blush team in general was so helpful and they were so amazing with taking care of my bridesmaids, mom, and mother in law. Everyone was so happy with their look and could not stop staring at themselves in the mirror. We were ready ahead of schedule and we also didnt have to start at the crack of dawn which everyone greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Hanna Sjoholm I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Blush Studio! My hair trial before the wedding exceeded my expectations, and the final look on the big day was even better. All of my bridesmaids looked stunning too! Each stylist took their time to ensure everyone felt beautiful. Highly recommend!

Anisa Lehman We hired Blush Monterey for my bridal and bridal party hair and makeup. Our team did an absolutely incredible job! They delivered exactly the look I was going for and were so easy to work with. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for bridal services in the area!

Isabella Hoang I got a hair cut here and my stylist was Brianna, the outcome was amazing! I came in here with very damaged hair, since I didn’t get trims and let my hair grow out for 2 years. The transformation was absolutely amazing!! I also decided to get bangs and I’m in love with my new hair! I would definitely recommend coming to Prim to get your hair done. All the stylists are nice and respectful. I added a before and after picture of my hair to show the huge change, my hair looks and feels healthier than ever

Anna Marie Its a little pricey if youre used to Great Clips and the like, although those places are notching up prices as well. My stylist was friendly, practical and helpful. She answered my questions and was able to work with my lazy directions. She made me look great, cut the hair to the perfect length, and was very gentle with my somewhat delicate scalp. Ill definitely go back.

Veronica Stammer HIGHLY recommend this salon! Chrystal and her team are incredible at what they do. This is the most amazing salon in California hands down. It is such a pampering experience and always so clean and fun. They always take the time to give me exactly what I ask for and go above and beyond. I absolutely love this salon and recommend it to everyone I know!

Heather Sparks I had a great experience at Prim! I was in town for a few days and just couldnt stand my hair anymore. Id renently damaged it using henna. My regular stylist had told me nothing could be done. Victoria (at Prim) noticed the "green" cast to my hair right away and gave me a great cut and let me know that a Brazilian Blowout would help repair my hair and take out some of the green. She even generously offered to come in early the next day to do the treatment since I had limited time in town. Overall a great experience - they reallly went the extra mile to help me when I needed it!

Olivia Reed Crystal styled my hair for my wedding and did a fantastic job! She also was able to accommodate me a month or two before the date, which I super appreciated since my previous hair dresser needed to cancel. She was not super talkative, which may not work for some people, but I personally did not mind at all. I would definitely recommend Prim!

Rania Melhem Oya is hands down the best haircut place in town! From the moment I walked in, Brian, the owner, made me feel so welcome and comfortable. His kindness and attention to detail really set the tone for a great experience. Anna, who cut my hair, did an incredible job. She made sure to check in with me throughout the cut, especially when it came to how much length to take off, which I really appreciated. Brian came back at the end to make the final touches, ensuring everything was perfect and that I was completely happy. Overall, just an amazing experience every time I come in. As a local who has been coming here for years, I highly recommend Oya to anyone looking for great service and a great haircut!

K Strickland Plus: Convenient parking located at City lot block away; greeted upon entering. Needs Improvement: Stylist stations have no room for client personal items; not offered smock prior to color service; stylist made little effort to engage in conversation - at wash station stylists talked with each other; checkout tip suggestions outrageous - 55% tip; owner interrupted my consultation to tell him about new stylist and interrupted again to introduce the new stylist; color job left my hair with two color tones - brown three inches down and blond the rest of the length.

Wendy Roman I had been searching for a haircut that would flatter my thick, curly hair for the last two years since moving to Monterey. That search recently ended when Brian at Oya Salon cut my hair with such precision and efficiency. He took a quick look and feel of my hair, and knew exactly what to do. I’m in love with my hair cut for the first time in years!

theresa ogando The stylists here know their craft. There are a few levels of expertise here, so if you are looking for something new to you or just maintaining what you have, you can trust Oya. Also, the Bode products are great.

Robin Sullivan My daughter got her hair done here and spent $240.00 and it is no where near the color she wanted and during her consultation she wasnt fully made aware that she would need multiple appointments to reach that color. When we went back in to have another consultation to resolve the issue, The owner didnt offer to do it for free, didnt offer any other services for that matter either to at least make us feel like we hadnt just thrown our money away..But they did offer to make us another appointment for another process session to get her to the color she wants. But it will be almost $200.00 more.. Im a single mother, work hard for my nothing paychecks but ok fine, anything to put a smile on my always depressed girl. Then we were told that it shouldnt be done for another month.. I mean really.. I got to walk out with tears falling down her face, she feels worse about herself now than she did before.. she totally didnt want yellow hair. (Although i think its beautiful, thats not the point. Its how she thinks and feels that matter) that was a lot of money for nothing.. Isnt the whole point of going to a salon in the first place so that you walk out feeling beautiful? Soooo very upset and disappointed. EVERYTHING SHOULD BE MADE CLEAR UPFRONT.. Isnt that what a consultation is for??

Jessica Cruz I found my monthly facial & massage place! $110 each for a 50mins facial & 80mins full body massage. My face was literally glowing after my facial. She does not play around on the extractions, but my skin felt so clean afterwards. Comes with a light shoulder & neck massage. Aptly timed to fit in with the 1 hr street parking nearby. Worth it. The full body massage was perfect. At the time, they were using some kind of lavender oil or mix in & that made the experience even more relaxing. Just the right amount of pressure, perfect for relieving tired muscles. I can tell they also have returning clients so I am convinced I found a local gem!

Lasa Wenner Wow, went for an unplanned wash and blow out and the woman was wonderful! Cute little salon, very nice and my hair was perfect. Definitely recommend!

Jon Pires Was nervous about trying a small business in the middle of a resort town but I would do it again no problem. Staff was very nice and the service you get for the price is amazing. Ill spare the photo of my hobbit feet but they dove right in no problem. My wife enjoyed her pedicure as well and the massages. Will return again.

Shuying Cheng Booked a regular mani appointment the day of, owner was extremely friendly and professional and got it done quickly. While I was there, a tourist came by who was attending a wedding in Monterey and got powder nails somewhere else. One of her powder nails fell off and she wanted to know if it could be fixed - the owner helped her free of charge even though she doesn’t carry gel / powder (only regular polishes). It was very kind. Highly recommend!

Cla Alv I had an amazing time with GG! She was very accommodating. Was able to get me in for a haircut and manicure (touch of pedicure) pretty quickly on a Saturday. My hair came out great! And it was relatively fast! She also was able to fit my needs and colored my toes rather than a whole pedicure, which is exactly what I needed for my time constraints! Can’t wait to try acupuncture and massage at her facility. Open until 10 PM! Very accommodating !

Cerry Rasmussen Highly recommend Alyssa!! Love my color and my cut. Alyssa is a great listener who takes the time to know and understand what you want…and to me that is very important! Reasonable rates too!!

Z Fox Alyssa is very friendly, but a few weeks ago I walked away with just an okay haircut. She thinned my thick, wavy, lush hair pretty aggressively so now the ends look sparse and sort of wispy. The only upside is now my hair is way easier to dry. Im going to have to go to another salon and just get a new haircut and remove a lot more length than I wanted to because all the body of my hair is gone from the ends. And despite all that thinning to reduce weight, my hair doesnt move any better, its just flatter, and because of all the thinning shear usage, I now have an insane amount of frizzy fly-aways coming out of even freshly braided hair. Agree with other reviewer that she runs two clients at once. The atmosphere of the salon isnt very uplifting and after I left I noticed my shirt smelled like feet/dog. (There was a large dog there).

Stephanie Pfeiffer I would give Alyssa 0 stars if I could. My last hair appointment with her was absolutely traumatizing. It was about 6 months ago now and my hair is still fried and breaking constantly. I have since seen 2 top hair professionals in Carmel and they have done all they could but had to chop off the majority of my hair (which was more than halfway down my back when I first went to Alyssa) given the extensive damage. The day that I came in for an appointment, I had come in wanting ombré, which she had done about a year prior to my hair. She ended up putting full highlights in. When I asked why she was starting from the top of my head she said it would look better. I told her I didn’t want it streaky, I just wanted the Ombré. She assured me it would look better and continued. She then put me under a red light and let it sit for about 45 minutes while she sat on her computer. When she came back to check on my hair she instantly pulled me over to the sink to wash it out. She told me she was giving me a treatment that would normally cost $10 extra but would be free that day. When I sat back down in the chair I ran my fingers through my hair and clumps of WHITE hair started coming out. It was literally stringy and soft and just falling out. All I had to do was lightly pull and it would break apart. It was horrible. A living nightmare, to be honest. When I asked her what she was going to do, she ended up giving me a quick hair cut and blow drying my curly hair. She then charged me $165! I was shocked. My young daughter was with me so I just paid and left. I regret that now given the amount of money I have had to dish out to save my hair. I hope people read this and find another stylist that’s more qualified and professional in order to avoid this kind of experience.

Christy Teller Always a rushed experience. Shes a nice person, but books multiple people and is scrambling to do both at the same time. Shampoo chairs are so uncomfortable and the quality of products are poor and drying. Cut is inconsistent and she does not do what is requested. Not a good value at all. There are much better stylists!

Jackie Szesty Alyssa is the best! My family and I have been going to her for years. When we bring in a photo of what we want she always nails it. She takes her time to make sure it’s right and she’s very affordable. Highly recommend!

Ahmed I’ve been going to Great clips in Monterey Del Monte center for an about 5 years and I couldn’t be happier with the results every time! incredibly talented, listens to exactly what you want, and always delivers beyond expectations. Whether it’s a fresh cut or color, they will make sure you leave feeling your absolute best.

Fabian Cadena I have been going there for a few months. Alicia my hair stylist is really friendly and fast at cutting my hair. I highly recommend this place to get a quick haircut. ask for Alicia

Jack Murphy Always great service! Kariann is a thoughtful team leader and Alicia is my favorite stylist! The app-based check in makes the wait so much smoother.

Jason Hoffman Made my appointment on the app this morning, walked in 30 minutes, recieved no greeting whatsoever when I walked, became #1 on the clearly visible list 15 minutes later, got skipped twice for people below me on the list, both time the hairdressers seemed to be familiar with the people they skipped me for. Then another lady came into work, did her job properly, communicated with everybody in the waiting, asked us who we were and where we were on the list, and she took me back right away. I wish I could remember her name because she was fantastic, and cut my hair perfectly, and was super nice, s well as apologetic for her coworkers failures. I always tip good, but I tipped her extra well, 20 bucks for a 7 minute trim, and announced so the other two heard, one of which had a stunned look on her face. Do your damn job right, otherwise Ill take care of someone who will.

NickFire400 I’m a student over at CSUMB and I took a 10 dollar Lyft ride to get to this location and what I got was stand-off behavior from most of the stylists there when they said it would be a 30 minute wait I checked out one of the stores for a little bit and then returned only for people who came in after me to be served first despite how I was next in line when I gave them my phone number for the next available slot. 2 of the stylists weren’t fully paying attention and made the process very slow. When I finally got served they did a good job on my haircut but at the same time they should have had better staffing that day and served me first before other walk ins after me bc I put my name down to be next in line. The only reason why I go to great clips instead of other salons like Supercuts is bc they have better coupons which is why I wasted half my day to go over to this location. Good haircuts unfair wait times and staff who don’t care who came in first all they care about are stupid reservations that made walks in like me suffer. Unless great clips offers me better coupons and an apology over this situation I’m going to the great clips over in Salinas bc this is unacceptable behavior by some of the stylists at this location

Marisa Contrada Worst hair cut ever, did not do what I wanted and made my hair look worse

Sara Sorci Steele Ashley is kind and welcoming from the beginning to the end. She is great at communication to coordinate scheduling. And, she really takes time to talk with you about your ideas to provide the best services. Her science for hair is sound and she provides me great dry curl cuts every time. My hair looks and feels amazing whenever I leave. Always happy to make another appointment with her when I’m ready and never feel pressured by her to make the follow ups.

Renee Rawet MA CLC I rented a chair from him.He is a difficult person who threatened you with lawsuits. He is kind when he wants to rent to you but when you leave his true colors appear. I can’t believe he is still working he must be at least 80 .Robert you were so mean and nasty .

David Reilly Great cut. Nice view of downtown while getting it. Robert is very personable