Xtravaganza Salon

Horrible. The salon just merged with another salon to create one80. I found a groupon online and was super excited to finally get my hair cut and color. To make a long story short here are some highlights of the poor service with Andrea:
Arrived on time and waited ten minutes until someone greeted me at the front desk
Andrea was a half hour late to our appointment
I asked to cover my highlights and go back to my dark brown natural color-​my hair is now black.
She missed some parts dying my hair and I now have random light brown spots throughout.

MUST READ… I was in need of a haircut so I went to literally every hair salon in Morgan Hill hoping someone would take me in last minute. I didn’t want to go to Xtravaganza because I had read the reviews about them saying they are very expensive and let me tell you they charge the same as everyone else but their work place is super clean and nice and people in there are friendly and they squeezed me in last minute unlike everyone else. I had the greatest luck of getting Danielle to do my hair WHICH I fell in love with and can honestly say I am going back to her. She was amazing and knew exactly what I wanted. DON’T hesitate on going to Xtravaganza just bcuz it’s to «expensive» and also ask for Danielle she is amazing. =)

Overly overpriced for the haircut I had. Would not recommend to anyone. I didn’t care for the stylists either.

Love love love it here!

Art has been cutting my hair for the last 3 years. He has been the only stylist that has been able to cut me a good style that works for my life style. I highly recommended this place and tell all my friend to go here.

I found out about Xtravaganza after taking my son into Noodle Heads (kid cuts adjoined to Xtravaganza). (I’d tried two other upscale salons in Morgan Hill and was satisfied but not thrilled with my stylists.)
I’M SO GLAD I FOUND THIS SALON IN MORGAN HILL!!! Art took one look at my current color/​style and made the suggestion on how to shape my haircut better and recommended going darker. I immediately loved the cut… I mean really loved it. It was similar to what I had before, but there was a difference in how my hair laid and how much easier it was to style. The dark ended up being just a tad darker than I wanted, but 4 months, one touch up later it is perfect.
What I also liked about Art, is that he makes suggestions and goes for it if you let him or takes direction on what you are comfortable with. When my hair turned out darker that I cared for the first time, he suggested to wait a few weeks to get used to it and if I didn’t like it come back, that he wanted to be sure I was happy.
I also love the energy and positive attitude of Art and the rest of the staff. I always feel uplifted after leaving this place.

Candace has been cutting and styling my hair for more than 15 years. She was my first and only hair stylist! After receiving an awful haircut in my teenage years I stayed away from getting my haircut for years. I was given a gift certificate to Salon Palis (The original Salon name) and this is how my adventure started with Candace. I have always liked long hair and wanted to find a stylist that gladly liked to cut long hair and keep it long. Candace, in fact, did that. I have always gotten an amazing, never quite the same cut, every time!
I grew up with brothers and a mother who did not pay attention to style; so it was Candace that taught me all I needed to know about my hair and how to style it, curly or straight. Recently, within the last 2 years I began highlighting my hair and was absolutely amazing how much more beautiful my hair became. I look forward to every new style appointment because I simply have so much fun deciding which color I will do this time. I am always getting complemented on my hair and 95% of those complements are thanks to Candace and her styling magic.
My most recent visit, I was given a service that I truly did not expect! I have needed a head shot for my business website and after my haircut, color and style I simply asked Candace to take a picture of me. I expected only to have my picture taken against the nearest wall. Instead I was taken into the back, to their small professionally lite photography studio and had my photograph taken in several different poses. These photos are now a part of my website and face book profiles.
Thank you SO MUCH Candace and Art for such a fantastic service and so many years of awesome chic styles. This is the BEST Salon in the South Bay!

I love Xtravaganza! I’ve been a client of Candace for 21 years, and I look forward to my hair appointments so much. She is such a sweet and likable person, and it is great relaxing in the chair chatting with she and Art while she works magic on my hair. It is definitely a calming reprieve from my busy work day… plus, I get to walk out looking hot! Thanks to the Candace’s skills, I get regular compliments on my hair. I recently had a 20-​something beautiful blonde woman ask me where I got my hair colored. Made my day!!! I’m 47 and naturally dirty blonde with lovely little stripes of gray, but you’d never know it with the beautiful color /​highlight Candace gives me :) I recommend Xtravaganza to anyone — enthusiastically! In all the years I’ve been a client (and that’s hours and hours in their salon), I’ve seen and heard nothing but very happy and loyal clients.

I adopted my hair stylist, Candace, in 1990 when I was getting ready for my first prom. Back then, I had been playing around with Sun-​In, Henna Cream and home perms, so I was lucky that I still had hair attached to my head! Not only did Candace help repair my hair, but she’s an amazing stylist and has helped me make decisions with my hair, over the years, that would complement my complexion, eyes and face shape. She’s not afraid to tell me if she thinks I need a change, and after tens upon tens of successful hair styles, I trust her input. But, if I’m not ready for a change or prefer another idea, she listens to what I want and helps make it into something great. I’ve been following Candace for three salons, now. Though I was initially disappointed to learn the salon was moving from the San Jose area to Morgan Hill, I couldn’t imagine seeing anyone else. And, it’s turned out to be no inconvenience at all!
Xtravaganza is a high-​end salon. There’s no question. The stylists are all beautiful and dress fabulously. They are up to date on the latest styles and technologies. But, I’ve never once felt uncomfortable walking in to their salon – it’s not intimidating, snobby, stuffy or unapproachable. As a family business, and having a long time loyal client base, Art and Candace are sweet, funny, open and very accommodating. Candace is a pleasure.
And!!! Could it get better? Their new kids salon, called Noodle Heads, is amazing! My 2 year old daughter got her first hair style at Noodle Heads. Noodle Heads is fun and inviting for young kids and the stylist was so comfortable that my daughter was a little nervous, but didn’t cry at all. The best part… Noodle Heads prices are very comparable to other kids salons in the South Bay area.

I just went to Xtravaganza to get my eyebrows waxed I have really unmanageable eyebrows that can only be fixed by a professional : — \. I usually drive to Los Gatos to have my eyebrows waxed but I decided to take a chance here. First the people at the front desk where really sweet, beautiful and made me feel welcome and comfortable. The place is really pretty and well kept. Then Jordan was really awesome she did a better job than anyone I have ever been to! I was so excited about my eyebrows that I got my hair done here with Candace she was incredible I loved my hair for the first time in a long time I don’t ever want to go anywhere else! I recommend this place to everyone you will not be disappointed!

I’m the wife that referred my husband, and «oops» I forgot to get to Unilocal to write a review ;)
I love Candice and Art! I’ve only had my hair done by Candice, but I’m sure Art is just as great. They are a married couple that own the salon, and have such positive energy, that you can’t wait to go back for your next hair appointment :)
My mom is a hairdresser, so I am super picky! Plus, I have difficult hair, that not all hairdressers know how to deal with, as it is super (SUPER) thick, wavy, and can dry out easily, if not careful. I have been floating around from salon to salon since moving to California in 2003. I have now found the salon that I plan to stick with!
Definitely give them a try if you are looking for a new salon. Prices are reasonable (for high end stylists). I’ve paid much more at salons in Palo Alto, for similar service. But, nothing compares to the great energy of this salon! :)

I used a referal from my wife to try this place out. I liked the place, and everyone was very nice and friendly. The haircut was really good, but I couldn’t normally afford to go here one a month.
I will try it out again soon, after my hair grows out from my recent buzz cut (at another place). I guess that’s the price you pay: save a few buch somewhere else, and get your hair hacked off, or spend twice as much and count on getting a decent cut…

Art does okay work, but could use some help with his customer service skills. I called 20 minutes prior to a scheduled appointment to let him know that I was experiencing a migraine that rendered me blind in one eye which would make it impossible for me to drive to my appointment. Obviously something that was an unavoidable situation. I apologized and asked if there was any way to reschedule or push back my appointment as these episodes typically only last 30 mins or so. Understandably they were booked solid since it was during the holiday season. However, his first comment to was «man, someone would have really liked that time slot» in a condescending tone that suggested that I might be faking it. This might be understandable if I was a chronically late for his appointments or often rescheduled. However, I’ve had several appointments with him and have always been on time. He showed no interest in rescheduling my appointment. It would have been nice to hear just a bit of sympathy — or at least seen soom professionalize. He just lost a customer.

I found this salon through a Google search, and then checked Unilocal for reviews. I wasn’t disappointed! Art was very receptive to my input and listen to what I wanted then put his talents to use. I gave some decent guidelines about length and texture then he made it look great!
I’m pretty picky with haircuts, and I don’t often give second chances. Art will have a repeat customer for sure. No second chance needed.

I just wanted to take a moment out of my busy day to let everyone know what a wonderful morning I had at Xtravaganza. I just finished with my 9:00 appointment with Candance. I see Candace every six weeks! Each appointment I have with her is wonderful she always makes me feel at home and treats me like a new customer every time. I have followed Candace and Art for almost 19 years and its worth it! The salon is beautiful clean and inviting!!! Make an appointment and you can see why I love them so much!!! Diane

Art and Candace Palis used to own a salon (Salon Palais) in San Jose up until last year, when they relocated to Morgan Hill. They renovated the whole building from the ground up, so everything is brand new. The décor is fantastic and decorated by Art and Candace themselves. It’s light, airy and bright inside.
The experience and service that you get as soon as you arrive is awesome. You’re offered little cookies and such treats as cucumber or orange flavored water and can peruse the salon. They offer manicures, pedicures, massages, make-​up, waxing and even «spa-​rties», spa themed parties.
I have only had Candace cut my hair and she is an expert not only with the scissors, but with coloring and extensions. She takes the time to sit down with you and actually listens to what you want. Whenever she is done with me, I feel like a million bucks! Her typical routine for me is to do the coloring, then wash my hair (awesome head massage!), put on a deep conditioner, then a «cellophane» (to make my hair shiny), then a cut and styling. She never tries to push products on her clients either. Another cool thing, they also make their own products!
I really like going to this salon not only for the exceptional service and ambience but also because they are extremely reasonable in their pricing. The only thing is the killer drive on 101 down to Morgan Hill from Santa Clara…