Blaze Color Salon

A slight upgrade to fantastic Sam’s or supercuts. Not impressed, did not layer my hair properly and everything was a la carte, which means everything that would be part of a normal haircut like blow dry and shampoo, would add up to more than you would pay at other places like mod salon where everything is included. They are not very skilled here and push for their home made products that are way too pricey for the little that they do for your hair. The staff was not particularly friendly and didn’t take the time to figure out my hair or what I wanted. My boyfriend came here a different time and he was getting ready for a show bc he was djing, but the girl who did his hair did a choppy job and was rude to him by telling him he looked like a magician. Have some manners and respect for your customer, social skills are a big part of hairdressing! My Co worker also came here several times for a men’s hair cut to do a faux hawk and they kept angling it to one side. Not worth the money. Just go to great clips for men or supercuts, bc they are at that level but charging you double.

I went to Blaze Salon for the first time last night, and I’m going to start by saying that I am very impressed with how my hair turned out. I didn’t provide any pictures for my stylist to reference – I just gave her some verbal descriptions of what I was looking for – and she knocked it out of the park. Before she started mixing up colors for me, the stylist called her manager over to get a second opinion. I really appreciated her diligence and it definitely paid off. My hair color looks natural and absolutely lovely. I also got a deep conditioning treatment, which completely revived my long, dry hair. I can’t stop running my fingers through it today :) because of the final product (my fabulous hair), I will likely return to this salon. But I will have some reservations (read on)…
With that being said, I simply cannot give this place high marks because of the atmosphere. When I arrived, the salon was messy, there was no one at the front desk, and there were some random people just hanging out throughout the salon. Some of them appeared to be stylists’ friends or boyfriends who came by to chat with the salon’s staff; it also looked like one of the employees’ children was hanging out in an empty salon chair playing on her phone. At first, the non-​customer/​non-​staff guests didn’t bother me too much, but it got to a point that these «visitors» were becoming so disruptive that it detracted from my experience at the salon. It got really rowdy and none of the staff members asked their «visitors» to quiet down or take their shenanigans elsewhere.
Also, the décor… Maybe this is a matter of personal preference, but hey: if I’m paying three figures to get my hair done, I want to have a relaxing experience. The décor of this salon certainly didn’t help me relax. It looks like Blaze Salon is trying to create an urban aesthetic: complete with minimalist chair stations, a modern-​looking waiting area in the middle of the salon, and some abstract wall art as you walk in. These are all good features, but because they are paired with awkward full-​size mirrors, shiny sheets of metal as wall panels, small swinging doors which hardly obstruct the view of clutter in the back area, and, worst of all, cramped rinse stations positioned out in the open, the overall vibe in the salon just doesn’t work for me.
If you just want your hair to look great and you don’t really care about your overall experience during a salon visit, Blaze Salon is an excellent choice. If you don’t mind a little clutter and chaos while getting your hair done, give this salon a call. It’s just that, personally, I like to have a spa-​like environment if I’m going to drop bank getting my hair done, and for that reason, I was disappointed with Blaze.

I couldn’t say enough positive things about blaze salon and their staff. Kindsay is who I go to and she is amazing, I always feel beautiful leaving the salon. Everyone is so friendly, it’s such a positive atmosphere. I’m so glad I found blaze and Kindsay.

I’ve been very wary of haircuts since I received an AWFUL chop job years ago. Due to that, I’ve let my hair grow for years, keeping it tied back in a frumpy ponytail most of the time. I decided to take the plunge and trust another hairdresser. I stopped in at Blaze after hearing some good things. I was greeted immediately, and offered a beverage. Everybody was very friendly and efficient. A stylist named Michaela and I talked about what I wanted, and I told her my past hai horror story. She listened to EVERYTHING I said, and cut my hair absolutely perfectly. I didn’t even feel too terrified as the inches fell off. She was also very knowledgeable, and was able to recommend a good length, some layering, and a bang length the would really compliment my face. AND she gives a killer conditioning. We also discussed highlights/​lowlights and she was able to answer all of my (probably stupid) questions while explaining which option would be best for me. She also recommended a good variety of products that I plan on investing in when I go back to get colored. Based on my experience with Michaela, I HIGHLY recommend Blaze, and will be passing her cards around! Thank you for making me love my hair again!

Previously I was one of those people that wondered why friends would travel hours for an appointment with «their stylist» to get their hair done. I didn’t understand what was so great about one person and why just anyone wouldn’t do for a cut and/​or color. That was until my first appointment with Bobby at Blaze. Now I get it. At my first appointment Bobby talked to me about my likes and dislikes regarding my hair. He asked me about what I wanted and then he proceeded to explain each step he was taking and why. This level of service and attention has not changed to this day. Just this last weekend I had what I would call a hair emergency when I got caught in the rain shortly before heading to a wedding. Without a 2^nd thought I stopped by Blaze and explained that I got caught in a downpour and the style I’d worked on before leaving home was now a mess. Bobby immediately whisked me into a chair and my hair emergency was a thing of the past. Frankly it was better than before the rain but I’m not really surprised. Bobby is truly gifted and his passion to serve his customers is 2^nd to none. I could comment on a previous reviewer’s opinion regarding the condition of the salon or the supposedly poor service they received but instead I encourage you to check out Blaze for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Quite the opposite in fact as you might just find «your stylist» that you would travel to the moon for an appointment with.

I read reviews on Unilocal all the time because I have to travel for work, but I’ve never written a review before. I’m writing because I was browsing some of our local places and I was shocked at the review of Blaze written by Nester D. Her review sounds like it was posted to the wrong salon because the things she complained about are the exact OPPOSITE to any of the experiences I’ve had at Blaze or any of the appointments my friends and coworkers have experienced over the past year. I first came to Blaze because my best friend wouldn’t stop gushing about how much she loved it. This was a unique scenario for her because she is without a doubt the pickiest person I’ve ever met when it comes to her hair. She finally convinced me to try it 5 months ago which was a big deal for me because I’d been going to a great stylist for many years. I was able to get an appointment with Bobby, who my friend also raved and raved about. The first thing you notice when you come to the salon is how big the place is and specifically how clean and modern it is. It feels like you are walking into a true salon experience with a large staff to cater to everything you need. You are immediately warmly greeted by other stylists and I always get this instant feeling of «being home»…except I get to just relax and be pampered. Then you meet Bobby who is so full of energy and happiness — it is completely infectious. I was SO nervous about my cut and color but Bobby gave me an amazing new style and color and I look at least 10 years younger/​hipper. It is true that a different stylist will wash your hair and apply toner (at Bobby’s direction) but I think it is great because the ladies always give you a great head massage that feels wonderful. Bobby is an amazing hair stylist. He listens to you then provides suggestions, some other potential ideas and a plan. I always get really stressed when Im getting my hair colored because some of my colors at previous salons weren’t my favorite. Bobby is the first stylist I’ve gone to where you feel completely safe because you can tell how skilled and honest he is… it’s impossible not to like and respect him (which is why that Nester review seems so strange). I’ve sent several friends and coworkers to Blaze after they kept raving about my hair… it is pretty cool because I’ve never had hair that people rave about! But I do now thanks to Bobby who makes me feel beautiful by the time I leave. Every single one of my friends and coworkers now also gush and gush about Bobby and Blaze Salon in Cedar Rapids. It is a wonderful, successful treat every single time !

A casual walk-​in salon with an modern, professional atmosphere. I walked in without an appointment and was able to get an appointment immediately. My stylist told me that they always keep a stylist available for walk-​in appointments at all time, which I thought was a great feature for what appeared to be very upscale salon. My stylist was Hailey L. and she conducted an careful and thorough consultation with me before my cut. She did a wonderful job and I love the style that she gave me! I am definitely planning on coming back.
Although I am a young woman in my twenties, I saw men, women and children getting their hair cut at the salon as well. Additionally, my stylist told me that the products Blaze uses are all earth-​friendly and 100% made in the USA.

Wife was quite happy with her hair. She will be coming back here for certain.