Prima, located on River Street for more than 20 years, offers a full range of services, including hair styling for women and men, facial treatments, waxing and massage. The stylists have been formally trained by Vidal Sassoon and other hair professionals. The salon also has a lipstick bar where you can sample natural and vegan products to find the best shades for your skin type.
With only a yellow banner out front, follow the alley to the sound of chatter at the end and you'll know you've made it to the right place. With 5 experienced hair stylists on staff, you can be sure to find one to suit your character and needs. After six years in business, Shear Energy keeps customers coming back year after year. So if you're looking for a spot to enjoy some conversation while getting a quick cut, color or highlights, Shear Energy will have you leaving with a smile.
Though Brown & Co. Hair Design is easy to miss as it's tucked into a small row of businesses on Soquel, it's a popular salon specializing in ethnic and hard-to-manage hair. Weaves, braids, coloring and permanents are some of the services offered.
This is a small, locally owned hair salon with a loyal clientele. Maria, or one of her licensed cosmetologists, greets customers at the front desk. Maria decorates her shop with soft colors and fresh flowers. The stylists are experienced in a wide variety of classic and contemporary hair styles. The salon also stocks hard-to-find, high-end hair products.
Maria Bonita's is a favorite for local professionals, and can get quite busy; appointments are recommended.
Surecuts is centrally located and specializes in quick cuts and styles for the on-the-go person. The salon also offering nail services and hair coloring.
Formerly of Salon Technology, Beauty Solutions Education sells high-end hair salon products to licensed haircare professionals only. The primarily distribution-oriented company also helps small salon-related businesses with marketing and business planning, and provides education for salons and stylists in northern and southern California. They provide fast shipping, usually within the second day, and have a small retail store in Santa Cruz. A calendar of their trainings is available on their website.
Stranded, a so-called beauty bar, is a full-service salon. Customers are served mimosas in between services or while they wait for an appointment.
Westside Beauty Supply, conveniently located in the Gateway Plaza on River Street, is a full-service salon and beauty supply store. The friendly staff can help you find hair and skin care products, makeup and all the accompanying accessories. Hair styling, waxing and facials are also available.
This salon specializes in wedding and special event styling. Other services include hair cuts for men, women and children, coloring and extensions. A skin and makeup specialist is available during business hours.
At Lavish, customers can treat themselves to facials, haircuts, coloring, manicures, makeup and waxing treatments. Colorful overstuffed chairs and couches are arranged in the lobby, and the facility is bright from light pouring in through a large windows. Lavish Salon is strict about hygiene; technicians use a hospital-grade disinfectant on the basin after each pedicure.
Pleasure Head is a family-style salon catering to all looks and treatments, from kids' cuts to highlights and coloring. It has plenty of able stylists on-site, and its accessible location and fun atmosphere make it worth the trip.
The Perfect Nails is a quiet, family owned nail salon located on Portola Dr., in the El Rancho shopping area. It provides manicures and pedicures, and there are hundreds of shades available from which to choose. The business was founded in 2008, and the mother and son team that own The Perfect Nails are both state licensed cosmetologists.