Simone Salon Spa

When it comes to my hair, I have a tendency to worry when it comes to new salons I’m unfamiliar with. I called Simone Salon on a whim, I was desperate. I had a job interview and I needed a more professional look. I showed a picture of what I wanted. Albeit it was cut a little shorter than I preferred but to get the style I wanted, measures had to be taken. That’s fine. The beauty of hair is that it GROWs. (Well, at least mine does.) I was very pleased with Sandy. She was friendly, attentive and did a great job. My hair has volume, it bounces now instead of drags when I walk. In time, I will have the perfect length. She even assured me my white hairs were not as badly noticeable and I didn’t really need to color it right away. What salon tells you the truth and not push for an up sell? Sandy’s honesty and skill is beyond reproach. I would definitely go back. Thanks Sandy!

Best haircut every time. I have tried many other shops, barbers etc. I have had two different stylists and both got it right.

I love Simone, she has done my hair a few times now, she was so kind and attentive with me. I have also had my four year old daughter’s hair done cut there three times so far, each time was great and came out looking so cute! I want to thank Simone because as a stay at home mother I rarely get my hair done because I would rather spend the money on something for my kids and family, and Simone did my hair perfectly! My hair is very long, she did not cut a lot, just a trim and long layers like I wanted. She even had me come back the next morning before my baby shower as I was pregnant at the time and she styled my hair, flat ironed it, and made me feel beautiful again! Thank you SImone!

I came here with the photo of the hairstyle I want in my iPad. I showed it to Simone, but she cut off my hair too short and too uneven. She doesn’t know how to make good layers. She needs to take up classes to update her knowledge. I was disappointed and emotional. I had been through a lot, healthwise. Thats why I wanted to have a nice layered haircut to feel better. But Simone did a terrible job. And paying $ 30 is a rip off. She didn’t give me a wash, blow dry or didn’t flat iron my hair afterwards. And my hair looked awful. I was so upset. I ended up going back there, another hairdresser Grace, offered to fix my hair. She did fixed it. But my hair was way shorter after that. She looked at the photo of the hairstyle I have on my iPad, and said that it’s a long layered hair. Yes of course, a while back it was possible for my hair when it was longer, before stupid Simone chopped it off.

I love going here. They always honor appointments and Simone is great to work with. I’ve gotten mani-​pedis and waxing done here. Always worth the little extra that you pay. Very friendly and nice atmosphere, clean and inviting.

No good on the nails. Tried out this place since it’s close to my work, but won’t be back for nails.
Pros: knew how to take off gels and were friendly
Cons: few colors to choose from, used an old acrylic (really rough) nail file on my nails (my bad for not asking for a new one) and the gel polish looked pretty bad once i got into the sunlight– it’s dark in there. Polish chipped within a few days which shouldn’t happen with gels as I usually have them on until they look gross and are half way grown out.
A lady was getting her hair cut when I was in there and that seemed to be okay. Maybe this place is better for hair, but not nails. Too bad because I wanted to like this place. Ladies are nice.

Took my daughter there for a trim today. Very satisfied as I’ve paid twice as much elsewhere for less. My teenager is always afraid someone will cut off too much of her hair, but the stylist took off only just as much as was needed to have the hair look healthy, but not shorter. She also checked the layers very carefully. paid attention to details and did not rush. It was a welcoming atmosphere as well. Recommend… only reason i did not rate more stars is that I cannot attest to their ability to do color, etc.

I went to Simone after my sister suggested that she could fix the lousy cut I received from Mecca Salon. I know my sister is always happy with her hair as is my mom who lives right in the neighborhood. They have both been going to Simone for at least a year that I’m aware of.
I’m all the way out in Carmichael but I drove over there praying that she could fix it since I had to start a new job. I didn’t want to have to struggle with my hair every morning just to get it to look decent and not so droopy and sad.
Well I must say Simone really turned my relationship with my hair around! I absolutely love the body and movement it has now. It is a little shorter than I’d like but Simone was very careful to ask me about the length and tell me the options that I had to address the way it was cut when I first came in. Simone will work with me while it grows out and help keep the style in the meantime so I can walk into work not feeling miserable first thing in the morning.
GREAT SAVE, Simone!!! Thanks so much!!!

This place is hardly a spa. Its a run down salon at best. The owner, Simone seems very scattered brain, at least she did the time I saw her. Reception area was all over the place (disorganized). They use a manual way of booking, which is ok. The staff seemed friendly. I guess I showed up on payday since the phone would not stop ringing with the massage therapist calling trying to chase down her paycheck. Poor thing, her boss still uses the word masseuse. I would know since the conversations here lacked professionalism. And I don’t mean your average salon flirty talk… I mean the boss was talking about her employees, to other employees and in front of the few clients there.
Seems you have to walk through the employee area to get to the back door for a smoke. I feel bad for the employees who are on break trying to get their zen on with clients walking by their lockers and personal belongings. Breakroom btw filthy with locks of hair every where and all over the floor.
The «Spa» room was a place of my nightmares. Its small and could be cozy with the right décor. The purple walls looked ok and candle holders too. Everything else looked like it was scraped out of a thrift store dumpster. The outdated huge posters of a man getting a back massage was tattered and creepy. Old dingy cracked clock. Inches of spray tan film covered the whole room. Dried spilled wax all over the floor. Also the equipment looked sad, old and broken. And old decrepit facial chair or massage table could easily be spruced up by layers or nice spa linens. No such thing here, all you get are old pieces of fabric and an old ripped quilt to cover the area that will be touching your body. Beside the décor what scared me the most is the FILTH that room has. The waxing pot was dirty as if it hadn’t been cleaned since it was bought and the cover was MISSING. There was a piece of sad looking foil covering wax pot. Oh and by the way this place double dips! YIKES (Yes, I asked… I always ask). Also I saw a lancet but I didn’t see a medical licence displayed anywhere, double yikes. The thing that sent me running for fear of contamination was the blue bottle or antiseptic cleanser. If you look at the used to be blue, now its more or a green tinge pump bottle… you could see floaties! It looked like a small black honey comb. Yes folks, there were live organisms growing in the bottle of antiseptic. Enough said!
And to think I was going to get a facial here. The salon uses Dermalogica, big whoop, you can get that anywhere. The retail of products are expensive here too compared to other salons and spas. This place was close in proximity to where I was running errands and it being greenhaven area and all I thought it would be nice. Instead its crappy. The owner you can tell has more passion for hair and none for skin/​spa services. Because if she did, her room would be clean, inviting and her therapist would be paid lol.

Simone has been my hair stylist for years now. She first cut my hair 4yrs ago and did an excellent job so I keep coming to her since. She takes her time to cut hair and very attentive to my needs. She spoiled me everytime I go there. and I would not go anywhere else. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Came in for the first time for a hair cut with Simone. She was really really friendly and I didn’t have to wait at all. The place is very clean, bright, and welcoming. And a huge parking lot is always a plus. Simone took really good care of my hair, she really paid attention to details, and compared each side many times to make it even. But just like many reviewers said, she really likes to cut off way more than what you asked her to. I asked to have 1.5 inch cut off (and she even showed me how much she’s gonna cut off), and she chopped off at least 3.5″. I was so sad :((and I didn’t want ot tell her but I really hate it when this happens. Yes it’ll grow back, but the length that she left me at is just so awkward and it always flips out and is just so hard to manage. Sigh… Otherwise, she really did a good job tho. I got front bangs today and it looks great :) Just make sure to really tell her how much she want her to cut, or only tell her 1 inch when you want 2 inches off.
Btw, her website says $ 25 & up for a hair cut. The price list at the salon says $ 40 & up for long hair, but she charged me $ 50, even tho my hair wasn’t even that long. It was barely long enough to touch my chest, and I feel like its because I came in with a coupon so she charged me extra… seriously, my hair wasn’t that long. oh well.

After researching various salons in the Sacramento/​Stockton/​Bay area — Made an appointment and had my hair cut and colored by Van. Love, love, love it! I have the typical straight Asian hair that doesn’t hold a curl, etc. She did a great consultation with me and gave me several different ideas and options. Best haircut I’ve ever had! After talking to her about her ongoing classes and training (Japanese cutting techniques), I felt confident that she would use the best techniques to give my hair some style and life. I’m so happy that I have finally found someone that I have total confidence in. The 50 minute drive to and from the salon is well worth it.
March 2013 — Van is now at Taki’s Salon on Land Park. I’ve followed her there, of course!

This is a great shop. Friendly folks. No big upsells or pressure. Simone and Angela are the best!

I followed my hair stylist, Van, from Ritz Salon. I also have flown back twice from Phoenix so that she could fix my hair after trying desperately to find a reasonable Asian hair stylist in Arizona (I am now convinced there is no one).
Things I love about Van: She really thinks about the texture of your hair, the shape of your face, and what you want. She is very honest if what I want will not look good on my face. She is also good at trying to accommodate what I want by suggesting modifications to the style I’ve chosen. She specializes in Asian hair and tries to get educated about new techniques. Every time I see her, she is telling me about a class she has taken or something new she has learned. She is incredibly reasonable with her pricing too.
I change my hair style about every six months. Over the summer it was long and straight. Then, I had Van give me a wavy digital perm. Now it is a really short A-​line that is texturized in the back with shorter bangs. Every time I tell Van I want a change, she seems up for the challenge and takes her time to plan out how to give me the look I want. I’ve never been disappointed.
Now, if only I could get her to come to Phoenix…

Some of the girls here are great. I usually deal with Simone or Angela. They are very attentive and make you feel important. The prices are a little higher than what I would like to pay, but their location is very convenient.
The thing that drops this place down to a single star for me is the inconsistencies with their scheduling. I have made appointments in advance before only to be told that I had to wait longer on several occasions.
I finally had my last straw with this place after I recommended a friend to visit this location. She was told that they wouldn’t be able to finish her hair that day after they had chopped more than half of it off. Wtf? Never again! Get it together, girls!

Van is awesome! A friend of mine referred me to her. She listened, constulted, suggested and made me feel comfortable when she cut my hair. She is extremely nice and easy to talk to. I will definitely be going back for future haircuts/​styling. I’ve been in sac from the bay area for about 3 yrs now and I found my girl! THANK YOU! See you again soon!

Thanks for the good times Mouling Rouge/​Simone Salon. Maytee has moved to Courtney Cuts in Downtown…

Hey friends… come and check out Van hair dresser ! She is perfect for who ever wants a great style hair without spending time on it. For real ! My bang is a need for my face, but I just comb when it wet and go. When it dry… it look perfect as the way it is… And the layers. it stil stays in shape for months if U dont have time to come in… Finally, You will never forget the way she spoiled you… Remember what I said… and congras to you if you happy about your new girl!!! ;)

The owner cut my hair. I told her what I wanted. She gave me a very fast cut just like her hair. That wasn’t what I wanted. Phoebe doesn’t work here anymore either. That wasn’t what I wanted.

Simone Salon and Spa, formally called Moulin Rouge, is a local salon in a Greenhaven-​area strip mall. The ambience leaves something to be desired, but overall it’s a chic place with a warm staff. I’ve always been able to come in at the last minute. It does seem like they have regular clients who come because of the consistent, reliable and excellent skill set of the staff. The prices are reasonable – I think a cut with shampoo is $ 40 for women.
I’ve been to stylist Mayte twice, and I’m going back tomorrow for a cut – she’s great! She listens to my hair concerns and engages in conversation about my hair, to give me what I want. No regrets here.