FIVETWOSIX Salon

I have been going to Brian for at least 5 years. He knows what he is doing. After about a year he finally talked me into the style that was best for my face type. Nothing but compliments ever since. He’s a fun nice guy that knows hair. This is conveniently located on Selby, close to good restaurants.

Simply stated– Angela is a Rock Star Diva Queen of hair! I love both her cuts and colors. I’m picky and she listens and understands my hair. Love this salon and her.

My first time here was probably in 2005 or 2006 when I was sixteen years old. My red curly hair had frequently being massacred by the weird cheap places my mom would take me as a kid, so this was the first big girl appointment I made on my own. Ten years later I still come back. This was the first good haircut I ever got. The stylists kind of come and go so I can’t recommend anyone in particular however I’ve never had a bad cut. The building is awesome and really beautiful inside. They have the art gallery aspect and the facility is just very clean and hip. I feel like they do a good job of training and hiring so you can’t really go wrong. I also love that they use bumble &bumble. I definitely recommend coming here for a great haircut.

I can’t count how many times I have explained to stylists that I need a low maintenance style and gotten the opposite. Mark REALLY understood what I was saying and gave me probably the best haircut of my life. I am so happy with my experience there, and my hair is so gorgeous (and totally what I wanted.) Five stars for sure.

Absolutely the BEST place! I have thick curly hair so i get nervous trying new places, was time for a change and Bryan is the BEST! gave me fabulous blowout after cutting my hair. Never going anywhere else. great atmosphere, best scalp massage during shampoo, and overall great hair styling!

My sister recommended this place, which was a good sign. I’ve only been here twice but I have had great experiences both times. The location is great and the feel of the building and salon is fresh/​glam. Most people who I have talked to have also had great experiences with their stylists here…
I got an awesome, relaxing scalp massage and a gorgeous color tailored to my skin tone that has brightened up my complexion. I was rescheduled due to some remodeling but got a call from the owner (who was absolutely wonderful) who apologized, found a time that worked, and offered some products for the trouble.
Another reviewer said you get hair worth your money here… and I agree!

I have difficult hair. It’s thick, curly, and dry. It is difficult to style. Time consuming to blow out (like 30 min or more). Color can be expensive as it can take much more then the normal amount of product. I have had stylist who complain about it the whole time. Who ask me not to return, who do such a bad job I cry. When I have found one person I liked he moved. 8 years ago. I found a girl who was not great but she was nice so I stuck with her. She quit doing hair. I decided to do interviews. At FTS Angela was my choice. Wow! I have been with her over a year now. She makes me feel like my hair is beautiful and fun to work with. She also makes it look beautiful. I must admit I have professed my love for her each and every time she massages my head. I believe I may have even asked her to marry me. She nicely said we can trade food for head massages. They are undergoing some remodeling, but the place is looking great. Ask for Angela.

BRIAN!!! HOLY MOLY! Awesome. Went in for a simple blow out and it was anything but! The shampoo was like nothing else I have ever experienced, it was amazing. My blow dry is still bouncy and beautiful hours after playing with it. The salon was under construction and I still felt like I was in heaven. Brian knows what’s up, great service all around.

When I just moved to twin cities. I did my hair color here. It was a very terrible experience. The hair stylist did two clients at the same time. Which my hair was totally ruined. I will never ever come back.

I have been to this salon three times. My first time going to the salon, I did a ton of investigating online. Reading reviews from multiple sights and doing extensive research of the stylists on the website. I finally settled on making an appointment with one of the stylist (don’t remember her name). Got a decent haircut and my free product and walked out happy. Because I donate my hair every few years and don’t color my hair, I don’t get haircuts more than once every 3 – 6 months. When I went to return to the same stylist 3 month later, she was no longer at the salon. I did my research again and decide to give another stylist a try and made an appointment with Greta. She did a great job, informing me of products she was using and suggesting different things I could do to change up my hair day-​to-​day. When going to leave I was wanting to purchase one of the products and was told it was sold out, but the front desk would take my name and number and call me when a new shipment came in. Never heard anything. I made a second appointment with Greta in July. Again a good cut and again she used the same product I was looking to purchase the previous time. I mentioned how I had requested for it be held for me the last time I was in and Greta apologized and said she would check to see if they had it in stock this time. Of course they did not and I was asked if I wanted to give my number and she would be SURE they would call me right when it came in. I didn’t hold my breath (and good thing) because 4 months later and have never heard a word. I called Friday to make an appointment with Greta (her cuts were fine and just figured I would skip purchasing any products) to find out she is no longer at the salon. Went to look on their website… she is still listed as a stylist and it looks like their number of stylist has been reduced from over 20 (last January) to about 6 (currently). The front desk staff, who failed to ever contact me when their shipment of products came in, is still the same. I just don’t understand what is going on at this place. I wanted to stick with it, but can’t bring myself to find another stylist I like, just to have them gone in another 3 months. Also if there is a demand for a certain product that you are consistently sold out of, is it time to up your order quantity or else have stylist stop using products that the salon doesn’t have in stock?

Angie does the most amazing work on my hair. Her expertise in color ensures I receive consistent results every time. And I absolutely love her blowouts. I walk out of her salon feeling and looking like a million bucks. Highly recommend this salon and specifically seeing Angela E.

I moved to Saint Paul a little over a year ago and came to salon 526 to see Bryan on the recommendation of a friend. I’ve seen Bryan consistently over the past year for cut and color and he’s never disappointed me. I’m admittedly not a hair-​fashion fanatic and generally have no idea what I’m looking for or talking about but somehow Bryan always knows what to do!
The staff is always nice and the atmosphere is always enjoyable.

I’ve been searching and searching the twin cities metro for a new hair stylist after my previous one moved to the other side of the country :(I’ve literally been trying a new place every few months for the past year and a half. I’ve been to places in Uptown, in Wayzata, in Edina, in St. Paul. I’ve paid a lot of money and barley any money.
And then, finally, I tried Fivetwosix. I called for an appointment and explained my situation (I had very long hair and was looking to get almost 10 inches taken off) and the receptionist recommended Greta.
The actual salon is in a great location and has a really cool vibe and décor. I was offered water, tea, or coffee as I waited in the comfortable waiting room. After Greta picked me up she even offered me wine! It was a weekday and I had homework to do later that night so I declined, but I will definitely keep that in mind for future visits!
Greta did a GREAT job with my hair. She explained what she was doing and made sure I was comfortable with it and was willing to talk with me beforehand about what I wanted and went over everything and really made me feel like we were on the same page. She was also very sweet and talkative which was nice because I’m sometimes a little shy, but I hate awkward silence haircuts!
After my cut she styled my hair for me and even took the extra time to show me a few ways I could wear my hair in a ponytail while still making it look cute! I had told her i was always putting it up while at school and at work.
As a plus, FIVETWOSIX has Bumble and Bumble products, which are my favorite! Greta also made some great product recommendations for getting the look I wanted for my hair and even showed me how to use it in my hair during the styling.
Overall, my experience here was top-​notch. I re-​booked an appointment right away and I will definitely continue to do so! Greta was so awesome and her prices are so reasonable, i felt like I was getting such a good deal!

You’ll get hair worth paying for with a visit to 526.
I’m not one to shell out for getting my hair done for special occasions. I have had friends do a satisfactory job of styling for formal events, and I’m not too shabby with making my hair look decent on other days. But recently I needed my hair to look swanky in an updo and STAT!
The staff at 526 squeezed me in at the last minute and took my baby fine strands into a chic updo that even I was happy with. My friends oohed and aahed over how beautiful it looked, and even I was pretty impressed at how full and elegant my coiffure was after 526 got ahold of it. Pricey, but definitely worth it given the occasion I was attending.
I did my own makeup, but the work they did on my friends was elegant, tasteful, and lasted a full day, crazy dancing at the end of the night included.
For an amazing hairstyle at your next formal shindig, check out 526 for hair worth paying for!

What turns a good day into a great day? A good hair day.
I made an impromptu appointment at FIVETWOSIX after noticing the place during a lunch outing at Cheeky Monkey across the street. I made an appointment an afternoon that I was in a bit of a time crunch — between work and a dinner date. I was pleasantly greeted upon arrival and was immediately taken by the trendy (without trying too hard) ambiance.
Angela, my stylist, picked me up from the waiting area and brought me over to her chair. I’m always a little apprehensive when trying a new stylist– what if they don’t know enough about my hair? But Angela was clearly a pro. We spent a few minutes discussing the type of cut that I desired (assisted by the photos I brought along), but then things got intimate. She asked me a series of questions about my hair type, styling, prep time and products. «Let’s talk about hair baby, let’s talk about you and me…»
The sink stations were very comfortable and you’re offered a scalp massage during the conditioner– just what I needed to unwind. I was then offered a glass of wine (squeal!!!). A hair cut and a glass of wine? My experience just kept getting better. I got a cut that I LOVED and Angela narrated how to use the products to achieve my desired style as she blow dried and curled. You know its a great haircut when you can recreate the styling yourself at home and you’re complimented on your new look for a week straight.
I’d highly recommend FIVETWOSIX and Angela to anyone shopping for a new salon. And just in case you’re not convinced, did I mention that they offer you a complimentary full sized Bumble & Bumble product at the end of your first visit?

I buzzed my head a few months ago (no, not a Britney moment — just a slightly too spur-​of-​the-​moment decision), and I thought I should try to tame the dandelion fuzz into a presentable hairdo before a wedding this weekend. It was my first trip here, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. Brooke did a great job making it look like a purposeful short haircut. AND, yes, the icing on the cake was the free Bumble and Bumble smoothing cream at the end. Love it. Just what I needed to justify spending $ 35 to get ¹⁄₈^th of an inch off.

I don’t even want to write a review because then people will be swarming for «my» Kristal.
I’ve been coming here for years.
Kristal is the BEST. Good price for color and cut.
Kristal knows color and style trends. She also knows which colors will look best on you.
They offer coffee, tea, water and wine, loads of great magazines, trendy look to the décor.

Came to a wedding in MN from LA to and was staying close to this salon.
Tara does great blowouts! I was promptly seated on time and even got a free product for my first time. Loved the way it looked afterwards.
Go see Tara if you need a great blowout!

I am confused, did no one else get free wine AND a free full-​sized Bumble and Bumble product their first visit?! Surely, you would have noted this, too!
I came to Fivetwosix via a referral. My friend said, «they have wine, free products and a $ 25 haircut.» Need I say more? I walked in and was greeted by front desk members and my stylist! Hang on… they greet you and take your coat and you don’t need to waste time hanging around while they run behind? Liking this more! the space was very clean and the atmosphere was sophisticated chic. My stylist, Greta, did a great consult and walked me through exactly how much she was going to take off and also asked a few other mindful questions.
Great cut and blow-​dry and she did a great job of walking me through the products she was using. When she came to style it, she asked me how I wanted it done. I guess I have been so used to people jut doing what they felt they should, that it was a welcomed surprise to actually be asked how I wanted my hair to look when I walked out (which is kind of a bummer when you think about it!)
All in all, great experience. I will be back!

Very nice neighborhood salon which is also an art gallery in the back with various events going on.
Made an appointment with Vanessa to have my hair cut. She was very nice and did a great job. She was sucessful with the vision of what I wanted and turned it in to a pleasing end result.
Would certainly go back for a haircut and other services. It’s close, convenient and friendly.