Daemon says:

“I really don’t trust a lot of people with my hair, but I’ve had people close to me recommend Lancer Forney at the Emerson Salon. I finally had a chance to get my hair done by him.

Now my hair has been notorious for being rather wild. I get my thick long hair from my dad and it has stifled a lot of hairdressers for years. He wanted to try this new Perfection Smoothing System on me, and I was thinking that this would be like other relaxers or texturizers. I was wrong.

That whole procedure was not invasive at all unlike traditional ones. In fact he was also able to do the coloring right after we shampooed the treatment out. He had a bunch of hair swatches to help compare the different shades and how they would compliment with my natural hair color. in the end I ended up with some of the best hair I’ve ever had in years…not since my old hairdresser back in Long Beach retired some 15 years ago.

The vibe here is very easy going, unlike most salons where it could be a bit on the pretentious side. I was there for four hours, but I had so much fun chatting it up with everyone there while getting my hair done it didn’t even feel like it at all. To call Lancer a stylist is an understatement. He’s an artist. He knows what he’s doing and can even turn my mangled mess into something I can actually be proud of.

He also recommended this Morrocan Oil shampoo and conditioner that will preserve everything that was performed that day. Yeah this stuff and the salon ain’t cheap but when it comes to your hair you get what you pay for, and compared to all the uber-pretentious salons I’ve been at it’s actually a good value since you’re getting so much more than just a haircut.

Lancer is the man you want. Of course, if he’s booked Kate’s a wonderful stylist too!”

Daniel says:

“If y’all, ladies or gentlemen, need a hair cut… this place is the spot. Personally Kate Kalnins is the best. She is a taller gal, wearing a lot of black.. Anyway she really does amazing work and she is very thorough.”

Great job guys! Check out these reviews and all of our reviews on our Yelp page.

Meredith recently reviewed her visit with D’Arcy on Yelp:

“D’Arcy Harrison is the BEST stylist I’ve ever been to, and I’ve certainly done my homework. First of all, she sat down with me for about 15-20 minutes the first time I came in, just to get to know my personality and my preferences. No one has ever done that with me before, but it should be required when dealing with someone’s hair. During the entire appointment, she was pretty much educating me on all things hair…I learned a ton about the balayage process, as well as other tips on how to maintain a great cut and color.

I’ve been getting balayage for the past 2 years, but no one has paid as much attention to detail as D’Arcy does. The color turned out beautifully, and the cut (a short bob) was adorable, too! I’ve gotten numerous compliments on my hair in the past few months, even from really catty girls who don’t just hand out the ‘feed goods’!! I have another appointment with her tomorrow, and I can’t wait to see what king of magic she works on me this time!” (Read full review here)

Katherine, another client at Emerson Salon, has posted an update to her review. Here is the post about her first visit: “……I was fed up and wanted my RED. I looked around and found Emerson through a simple Google search of “Red hair Seattle”. I immediately came on to yelp and started to read reviews. I found Amanda S.’s review and decided right then I would go here and try D’Arcy.

BINGO! She red bleached my hair and put a semi permanent color on that really pops! Its exactly the color I showed her. I was nervous about semi permanent seeing I had DIY red hair in high school that was awful, but I’m writing this 3ish weeks later and my hair is still the same exact red as when I walked out their door! And double bonus, although I have dyed my pillow, every towel in the house and a couple of shirts, this stuff actually washes out of fabric, something manic panic in HS didn’t. Doesn’t wash out of my hair, washes out of my clothes, I’m in heaven.”

This happy “blood” redhead was told by D’Arcy to return in 3-5 weeks in order to retouch the grow-out of her dark brown hair. It is important that this color is maintained on a regular basis to make it look its best. This is also because application can become complicated if the new growth is more than an inch due to the fact that the chemicals behave differently with the warmth of the head. If there is more than the one inch of growth- bleach or color must be applied to the area beyond the 1″ prior to applying to the root. This can take additional time and can cost more money than a straightforward retouch.

Here is the follow up on Katherine’s return:

“I got my hair re-done about a week ago ….and GREAT customer service! I’m so glad I found this place! Did I mention that my hair looks just as perfect as it did the first time?” (full reviews here)

She heeded the advice of her stylist and was rewarded with consistent color! HINT: to keep a vibrant red shade at its optimum make sure to wash in lukewarm to cold water, shampoo less frequently (we recommend using FRESH.HAIR spray dry shampoo by Kevin Murphy), and shampoo with sulfate free shampoo. Sulfates are salts that fade color.

Thanks for the props Katherine! The red looks fabu on YOU!

Essy also just posted a new review with D’Arcy on 12/2: “I have never been loyal to any hair salon let alone a single person. To be honest I never had such a haircut that I loved so much that I sought out one specific person. But I have been going to D’Arcy now for several months and love her!

In these past months i’ve seen her i’ve gone through several different looks. She has given me awesome bangs (something I always wanted but never tried) and taught me how to train them. Cut off 13 inches to donate, and given me a very stylish bob (random people would compliment me on the street). And now is helping me grow out those bangs. –yes i cant seem to keep the same look for more than a week!

I sincerely recommend D’Arcy. Best of all she listens to what you want and then tells you what will look good. Afterall SHE is the professional!” (full review)

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One recent customer commended Tracy for her recent appointment: “Tracy listened to what my hair problems (outgrown bob and bangs), and me being indecisive (I can’t decide if I want to grow my hair out or maintain a bob), Tracy helped trim my hair so that I’m not in limbo-bob-shag anymore   She told me how she’ll cut my hair and by how much before touching the scissors.” says R. “retaliation” L. from Yelp.

When it comes to Ellen, Alexander N. says “…she whips out her personal laptop and we cruised the ‘net for pictures until we were both clear on what was gonna happen.  Awesome — definitely above and beyond what one would normally expect.”  describing his consultation with Ellen. “The haircut came out basically how I pictured it and Ellen was pleasant to talk to throughout.  Would certainly recommend her and this place…”

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Thanks to our fabulous clients, we’ve had lots of great reviews lately. Here are some of our favorites!

Guy says:

Good price, excellent quality and friendly service.

Lancer Forney is an ace. Fast and efficient, he knows how to do a great looking cut. The atmosphere in the salon is very relaxed and there’s no pressured up-selling of products. If you need, they provide.

Noura says:

I am usually very picky when it comes to my hair and hard to please. I moved to Seattle 6 months ago and was in need for a good hair salon. When I heard about a great experience my friend had with Emerson Salon I decided to give it a try. First of all, I love that they give you the option to book an appointment online. The process was very organized (the website is clear and user-friendly) and they gave me a reminder call one day before my haircut.

The salon decor is nice and I felt good there waiting for my turn after a long day at work. My hair dresser Ellen was very nice and professional; she understood my hair type and used the right product accordingly. After the haircut, my hair looked great and healthy. Plus, I didn’t have to struggle with explaining what I wanted exactly because she knew what she was doing.

I totally recommend Emerson Salon for anyone who is looking for an unforgettable hair experience.

Steph says:

AMAZING experience.  Never getting my hair cut anywhere else.  Very friendly service, inexpensive, and the stylist knew exactly what I wanted and did an amazing job.  It is also located very conveniently in Capitol Hill.

Andy says:

I just moved to Seattle a few months ago.  My hair was starting to get long and it was about time to get a haircut.  I was dreading finding a new place to cut my hair.  But then there was an article on Mashable about a Seattle salon that was heavy into social media.  Turned out that salon (Emerson) was in my neighborhood.  I called them up and set an appointment with their super friendly receptionist.  When I showed up for my appointment, I didn’t have to wait at all.  I told the hairstylist I wanted a haircut similar to one they featured on their blog recently.  She knew exactly what I was talking about and gave me a great haircut.  Just a really great experience all the way around.  I’m really glad I found this place.

Mrs K says:

As a former hair stylist, I am not always easy to please and I know exactly what I want.  I’ve been in here several times and even had a major color correction (went from darkest brown to platinum) and have always had great, professional service.  I usually see Emily (love her!) but I’m also a mom on the go and don’t always know when I will be able to make it in.  Which is no problem because I feel comfortable seeing any of the stylists there.  The owners ensure that the stylists keep their education current by enrolling them in classes at Vidal Sassoon and in salon classes pretty frequently.  So important!!!  To top it off, the atmosphere is great, fun neighborhood and friendly staff.  Also air conditioned

Thank you all so much to our amazing clients. You all are so awesome and we love every day we get to spend with you. Had a great experience at Emerson? Take a second to go to our Yelp page and tell us about it!

Recently we’ve had some great reviews posted on our Yelp profile and wanted to share with you some of our favorites!

Amanda says:
“While driving from Oak Harbor on a Saturday, I called about 11 places before I found one that had an opening. It happened to be Emerson’s, and D’Arcy was going to be my stylist. I was a little late getting there, but that was no problem. She got me straight into a chair and we talked about what I was interested in. I had very long hair, and I was tired of it, so whatever we were going to do was going to be a big change. Well, after all was said and done and $40 later, I came out of there with a very manageable and adorable cut. D’Arcy did an awesome job, and the conversation was great. Very easygoing, and just all-around great job! I’ll be coming back!!! ”

Brendan says:
“I went here on a whim, and got a haircut by Lancer. When he asked me what I wanted I said short, but had no other suggestions. I just told him to do what he thought would look good. And I am so glad I did. He spent the next forty-five minutes intricately studying the curvature of my head, explaining why he was cutting some parts more than others, and he really got into it. You can tell hair is this man’s passion, and he’s damn good at it. When he finished I was in awe. I have never gotten a haircut this amazing, and I feel that if I want to go in a different direction with my hair he would be able to provide me with useful feedback. I’ll be a repeat customer at this place as long as I’m able to make it there.”

Margaret says:
“Came here for a haircut. I wanted to make a pretty drastic (ok, it was drastic for me) going from long long hair to medium length. So, you know, I wasn’t going to trust that kind of job to just anyone. Ellen, my stylist, did a fantastic job. She listened to what I wanted and also what kinds of problems I have in dealing with my hair…then, she gave me a super cute cut. She did most of the cutting with a scissor, then used the razor to thin my very full hair. It’s only been a few days, but I’m loving my summer-friendly do!”

Yogi says:
“I went to this salon to get a professional cut, and that is exactly what I got. My stylist Ellen Yates was stupendous. She could tell that I hadn’t had a professional cut, and eased me through the experience. I told her I wanted my hair short and low maintenance. She knew exactly what I wanted and even improved upon my original idea. I was opposed to using product in my hair, but she showed me how much it could improve my hairstyle. All in all Emerson Salon is a great place to get a haircut and Ellen Yates is a Fantastic hair stylist. I Highly recommend getting a haircut here.”

Thanks everyone for the kind words! You are why we do this business. Loved your experience at Emerson Salon too? Head on over to our Yelp page to share your own thoughts.

We’ve gotten some great reviews on Yelp and wanted to share with you some of our favorites!

SP says: “Lancer is the best stylist and colorist I have ever had. After so many times at the prior salon I went to patiently explaining how ‘really, please, no stripeys and please, really, I mean it when I say get the greys” well my hair color looks the best it has probably ever. It actually makes me so happy to go there because I love how I look afterwards and how many compliments I get. He got the color AND the cut right, and people say I “look so great what have you done differently?!?” if they haven’t seen me in a few years or they say “Oh I LOVE your new cut!!” if they see me more often than that.”

Jennifer says: “Ellen is the greatest! I followed Ellen to Emerson Salon from her old salon. She understands hair and what would make each client look amazing. I tell everyone about her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a stylish. If you are just looking for a haircut, you are going to miss out on her true talent.”

Amanda says: “emily rules!!! a friend of ours owns the salon and recommended emily, and i was extremely happy with the outcome. i have straight, but thick asian hair (being that i am asian), and emily was not freaked out about cutting my hair. i’m not sure why, but most people are in awe of my hair (which is bad because it means they don’t cut hair like mine very much) or totally scared of it (which is also bad). emily actually said asian hair is really easy to cut, and she certainly had no problems. she saw all the flaws of my previous stylist(s) and fixed them. she gave me exactly what i wanted, which has always been a problem when i get my hair cut. it’s been a couple weeks since i cut my hair with her, and i am still in love. i’m sad that i am only here ’til august, otherwise emily will have to be my stylist forever!!!”

Brent says: “All I can say is A+ for ANDREA!!! I am amazed by how well I am treated at this salon. Always a hello and would you like something to drink. Very professional staff. I really enjoy every visit. Not to forget Peter Duerr the best man with scissors I know. I’m gonna miss you a lot. Everyone at Emerson Salon ROCKS!”

Maggie says: “Emily is the reason I go to Emerson Salon. She is a trained, experienced professional who can do the hair of a rockstar, a rockette, or even a rock. She’s done both my husband’s and my hair for about six years – she has an expertise in color that is unmatched and does miracles no matter what your age. I highly recommend Emily in particular and Emerson Salon as a professional business and supporter of Capitol Hill endeavors.”

Thanks everyone for the kind words! You are why we do this business. Loved your experience at Emerson Salon too? Head on over to our Yelp page to share your own thoughts.

Peter just received a great new review on our Yelp profile:

“Soooo happy.

I can’t wait to go back and try other services!” – Brynne

Emily just received a brand new review on our Yelp profile:

“I love Emily! I never thought it mattered what I did with my hair, since it is fairly wavy. I’ve had friends cut it, gone to nice expensive salons, and most often, done something like Supercuts. However, due to a promotion I tried out Emerson, and booked an appointment with Emily, whose description says she likes long wavy hair. The only haircut I have ever been impressed with. Seriously I had SO many compliments, even straight guys I knew who never said much about how I looked tell me I was a “new woman” with this haircut. I love it, and have been back twice now to have it done again. Emily is great, friendly, easy to talk to, and so talented!! Highly recommended!” – Whitney

Two great new reviews on our Yelp page. Check them out below and all of our reviews on our Yelp profile:

“”I help people love their hair again” — a side explanation from the fantastic Peter, who accomplished that very task for my latest haircut. I came in with only a vague idea of what I wanted, but with very firm stances on what I DIDN’T want. Peter was able to explain to me why my previous cut wasn’t for me, and what he’d do differently to give me bangs that didn’t make me cry every time I looked into the mirror.

It’s very obvious that they love what they do, and that sort of enthusiasm translates into a service that I have no hesitation in recommending!” – Angela

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“Emerson is great! Parking can be a little tricky, it took me about 10 minutes of driving around to find a spot, but if it hadn’t been a Sunday, that probably wouldn’t have been an issue.

I am very satisfied, my search for a good salon and stylist is finally over!!” – Erin

Another great review for our stylist Peter. Check out this review and all of our reviews on our Yelp profile.

“So this review is long overdue, but i went to Emerson Salon for a cut and color about a month ago and had an awesome experience. I went on a Friday night and was worried that i would be rushed through my appointment, but that was hardly the case. my stylist was peter (the guy with the cool mustache) and he was super friendly and had a great sense of humor. i had a picture of the color i wanted and it came out better than i expected! i also asked for a cut that would lighten my hair without chopping it all off so he simply added some layers and framing pieces and also used this amazing Moroccan oil (i ended up buying some-it made my hair so soft!).

not only am i new to the seattle area, but i am new to going to salons for haircuts (my mom was a hairdresser and has cut my hair my entire life!) and i was kinda terrified to be leaving my hair in the hands of a stranger-but everyone from the receptionist i made the appointment with to the stylists that were there that night made me feel welcome in an non-intimidating and comfortable environment (and even walked me through what he was doing since i had never even had my hair washed at a salon!) i can’t wait to go back and try out a bolder cut now that i know this is a salon i can trust!”