Hair By Joey Salon Seattle

So, I have trust issues when it comes to my hair. In the past my hair has been long, short, blue, pink, …etc, etc. I like to work with hair stylists who can envision what I want, are not afraid to push their clients to a different shade that would better suit their skin tone, or recommend something completely different that what was originally envisioned, all while maintaining client-​stylist trust.
Well, Megan from Hair by Joey by far exceeded my expectations. She was professional, while also just being a really cool person. It was easy to hold conversation with her through the four (Yes, FOUR!) hour process of bleaching, dying, dying again, and cutting hair. Throughout every step she was constantly explaining her process to ensure I was always in the loop. I appreciate that! Going from black to blue hair is not an easy process, but Megan was able to recommend the best coloring, followed with the best cut, to make me extremely happy with my new mermaid hair.
While the ambiance of the studio was relaxing and very zen-​like, (THEY HAVE A MASSAGE CHAIR!!) I can’t rave enough about Megan. She has made me a client for life!

This place was so great! I had been wanting to cut my hair short and I’m so glad I came here to get it cut! Both of the stylists were friendly and upbeat! I loved the intimacy of the salon as well! Awesome place!

Joey is hands down the best man hair stylist in Seattle. I have never had a better experience with another barber. He knows how to cut a guy’s hair well, especially Asian guys. I’ve had couple of haircuts here already, never disappoints.
From the moment you enter the private studio you will feel comfortable and relaxed. He has a variety of tea and drinks on offer as well as a full body massage chair, which my girlfriend thought was amazing. He will ask what kind of cut you want and at the same time also make great suggestions about styling. He wastes no time, gets right to the cutting. Within 20 minutes you will get a perfect haircut. Price is very resonable and a piece of chocolate at the end never hurts.
He is simply the best.

Just moved to Seattle and needed a new hairstyle so I looked to Unilocal to help me find a hair salon. I’m so glad I chose to go to this place because it went way beyond my expectations. The salon is part of a house converted into a hair studio. It’s super cozy and very zen feeling. My hairstylist, Megan, was super knowledgable when it came to hair products and hairstyles in general. After listening to me on what I want/​need out of my hairstyle, she gave me the perfect haircut. I love it! I highly recommend this place.

Joey did an amazing job with my hair. I have curly difficult to manage hair and had not had a decent haircut in quite some time. I explained to him my challenges and told him that I would love a hairstyle that was easy to manage and that would fit into my busy lifestyle. Joey did just that and more! He recommended what shampoo and hair styling products I should use and which I should stay away from. After my haircut, he styled my hair in a way that was easy enough for me to do everyday and taught me the steps to achieve this look whenever I wanted. I will gladly keep making the drive from West Seattle to Joey’s salon!

Joey did a fantastic job! I’m very happy with my cut and color. The salon itself is so cute and he does a great job making it relaxing. I got to lay in a massage chair while my color was setting :) Joey is so nice, Love my hair, Will definitely return!

Went to Joey’s for the first time this week. I felt that going to the traditional men’s barbershop for wouldn’t ‘cut’ it and wanted a stylist. Joey didn’t disappoint, I showed him a picture of what I wanted and him and I talked about what I could do with what I currently had. The end result was pretty good. I look forward to going back when my hair is longer.

I posted my review in May 2011. This past November (2011), Joey contacted me and sent a refund for my last color. It was certainly a welcomed surprise and did not go unappreciated. I recently discovered that Joey had good reason to be distracted around the time I was having issues with my hair. In hindsight it is likely this distraction that led us to miscommunicate on my hair and ultimately led me to finding another stylist. As I said in my earlier review, I had been seeing Joey for two years… you stay with a stylist for two years for a reason. While Joey and I hit a few bumps in the road, I still think he is a good stylist.

The space is very nice and he does do a good haircut… but…I stopped going here because he kept scratching my face with his combs — OUCH!
He, like, is so into it or something, so he swings his arms around like a ninja — knocking your head around and scratching your face/​skin/​scalp with his comb.
I had had enough and moved to another salon.

I’ve been going to Joey since 1998 (except for those few dark years when I was in Phoenix and unable to get to him). He does amazing work and always makes me look great. Plus, he’s just cool.

Joey is amaaaaaazing! He’s skilled, knowledgable, and very friendly. Appointments are always enjoyable and relaxing, and the results are perfect every time. He’s taught me a few different things about styling my hair, where I used to be strictly a wash-​and-​go girl before. And he always gives me a cut that I can work with – one where I can really just wash and go if I want, but one that I can also style a few different ways for when I want to change things up or take it up a notch.
The salon has a great, comfortable, serene atmosphere, and he offers tea during each appointment and gives a little sweet (usually chocolate) afterward. What woman wouldn’t be happy with a great haircut and chocolate?
You can book appointments online, which is really convenient, and his customer service and prices are fantastic. He’s the BEST stylist I’ve ever had. After years of salon-​hopping, I’ve been coming to Joey for a few years now, and I have always been 100% happy with him. If you want great hair, you have to go see Joey!

Okay, let’s be real. I came here after researching Seattle hair salons. Though the reviews are practically all five stars, I’d have to strongly disagree. The only reason I gave this review a second star is because of the modern, homey interior design, as well as the service. This doesn’t mean Joey isn’t a great guy and doesn’t know what he’s doing.
He’s been cutting hair for 16 years. Kudos, but I’m severely disappointed by the fact that I have to basically bring out the scrunchies and bobby pins for the next three months. This is my first bob in about 15 years, and I understand that I need to get used to it. Still, I look like a small boy from Europe – at times, even a 40 year-​old prego woman when volume-​ized.
The massage during the shampoo-​ing was different. It felt forced and kind of awkward. I was glad that Joey told me to let me know if it hurt, so that was cool. Like another reviewer, I did feel like my head was being tossed from side to side during the haircut itself. Um, I’d appreciate it if you’d just gently nudge me to the side.
I know it’s just hair, and it’ll grow. But my birthday dinner and party is next Friday and let’s say these aren’t gonna be photos I want to remember.

WOW! The rave reviews didn’t disappoint. I’ve been in Seattle for 3 years and had yet to find a stylist that offered everything I wanted.
*An in depth consultation. Joey asked me the history of my hair and took the time to listen. Thoroughly discussing what I like, my lifestyle, and what would look best with my skin tone, face shape etc.
*An appointment that isn’t a month away. I was able to book the exact time and date I wanted.
*Prices that are more than reasonable. The cut and color I got would have cost me twice as much at another salon. (Plus I got the 15% discount for mentioning Unilocal when I booked the appointment!)
*And most importantly, one of the best cuts and colors I’ve ever had! He was able to give me the long bang that no one else has been able to do, since I have crazy cowlicks
The salon is cozy and intimate and the foot massager and scalp massage were OSSM! I would recommend Joey to my sisters, mother, girlfriends, coworker, and fellow Unilocalers. Great experience.

After my longtime stylist had a baby and retired, I was so excited to find a new stylist. Unfortunately, I found that I just didn’t click with the first 2 I tried. Luckily, I found Joey on Unilocal,and he’s close to my house. No battling downtown parking, but WOW! I’m so impressed with his skill and with the salon in general.
Joey is very professional and asks all the right questions. On the first appointment he took all the time he needed to find out about my lifestyle, what I was looking for, etc… Right off the bat he told me that if I like to chat while I get my hair cut, that he can do that, and if I prefer to not talk at all, and relax, that’s fine too. Who thinks to ask that? That attention to detail sets him apart from everyone else.
I love to do my hair up, but I was honest with him and told him that as a teacher who commutes to Bellevue, I’d rather sleep another 30 minutes every morning, than to get up at 4 to do my hair.
He gave me an amazing cut for my long hair that was layered and looked great as «wash and wear» and AMAZING when I took the time to style it. I was so happy to have the perfect cut, FINALLY!
I have found my new stylist and have been telling everyone about him.

Believe the reviews.
I’ve been a faithful client of Joey’s for two years now and have never had a bad cut. I have short hair, which can be tricky for other stylists. Joey approaches my hair with confidence and creativity.
When I think back to my first appointment with him, I was nervous. I was new to the area, had already had three unpleasant experiences at other salons in Seattle, and sought Joey out by referral from a close friend. I was attracted to his in-​home spa-​like environment and reasonable prices. From the moment we met, he made me feel at ease and took time to get to know my personality and preferences.
From cuts to color and everything in-​between, Joey is your guy! He is a great conversationalist and a caring individual.. with over fifteen years in the industry.
Joey is so good at his craft, he deserves his own fan club!

All of the reviews and not an over-​exaggeration in the bunch. This is one of the best haircuts I’ve had in a long time. He is lightening quick with pair of scissors, but you don’t lose any quality. You’ll be in and out and looking great!
My roommate got cut and color and the color was top notch. Just as long as you know in advance you need an appointment you should be good to go.

So I’m new to this Unilocal thing, but I signed up specifically so I could write Joey a review. Personally, I think that says a lot.
Like everyone else, I found Joey on Unilocal and was very impressed by his glowing reviews. I thought, if there’s anyone who can do something to salvage this crying yorkshire terrier perched atop my dome, it’s got to be this guy. Even better, I found on his website that he is available for contact via email. Major points there. I hate calling people on the phone because I can’t disguise my inadequacies or social awkwardness in real-​time communication.
So I email Joey and describe to him the challenges that lie before him, should he choose to accept, and he wrote back within minutes. Very approachable and willing to work with me. So after some back and forth via email, I gave him a call and we set up an appointment. He only works during the week and he’s popular so I had to wait about two weeks to get an appointment, but let me tell you it was well worth it. And two weeks isn’t really that bad, I’ve heard of people waiting months for a stylist. The nice thing about Joey is he has a private studio in his home, which contrary to the way that might sound, it is a completely legit salon, and very professional. Very nice and relaxing. And it’s just you so you don’t have to worry about other people breathing up all of the air or anything like that.
On to the visit itself. He took a look at my mangy, tangled mess of hair (this was the god-​awful 1000 degree day and my hair had been tied in a pathetic top-​of-​head bun all day), listened to my nearly incoherent complaints about previous stylists and the condition of my hair in general, and said «I can definitely give you a great cut.» I felt reassured by his confidence and understanding of my plight. So to the sink I went, where he washed my hair and gave an excellent scalp massage (personal weakness of mine — this is where I determine the amount to tip, regardless of how the haircut turns out). And then — snip snip snip — wam bam thank you ma’am, and it was done. He wasn’t kidding when he said he knew exactly what to do. He heard everything I said and somehow made sense of it, and gave me the haircut that I wanted but didn’t know how to ask for.
I imagine having to live up to these kinds of reviews can be nerve-​racking, because 1) it can instill some pretty unrealistic expectations in your clients, and 2) it can freak you out and make you paranoid about failure to meet said expectations. Despite this, Joey more than delivered. I left the salon feeling like I didn’t have to arm myself with a few excuses for why my hair looks the way it does (e.g. «oh I don’t have time in the morning,» «damned humidity,» «I’m trying to grow it out,» etc.). I’ve finally found a stylist I will be returning to out of choice rather than coincidence or guilt.
I should also mention that his prices are very reasonable. $ 55 for a women’s cut. I’ve paid way more and received way less.

I tried having haircolor at Joey’s, based on reviews online. Yikes! I came out at 11pm with bumblebee hair, that’s right, black and yellow stripes by his associate. Everything i said i DIDN’T want was there, in the mirror, laughing at me. Joey’s solution was to add a few more highlights the next day and send me home in rush hour traffic WITH THE FOILS STILL IN MY HAIR! Yes, you CAN imagine the looks I got from other drivers.
I give them 2 stars because at least he didn’t expect me to PAY for this atrocity. Choose carefully, amore.

Having read all the reviews on Unilocal and CitySearch, I was eager to get my hair cut by Joey. From the moment he returned my call to book the appointment (really!), to the minute I left his salon after a wonderful experience, I can’t say enough about the quailty of his service.
Joey greeted me out front in the foyer and offered me something to driink (tea, water, etc.) while I waited in the lovely seated area insde. The interior design of the salon is handsome, comfortable, understated, and relaxing.
Joey listened to me tell him about a recent experience I had at another large salon in which I walked away quite unhappy with the negative experience and the results. He offered some suggestions for growing my hair out; and he immediately saw how my hair would look better in framing my face. He was complimentary without being false, and he came through. I walked away feeling much happier with my hair’s shape and style. It’s a «sassy» cut, and I love it! He didn’t even have to take much off; he just fixed what was last done to it, making it easier to grow out.
The experience of having finally found someone who really understands what I’m after and knows – by looking at my facial structure and hair texture (and «gets» my personality) – what would look best.
I’m returning to Joey for some color and a trim in a few weeks. I highly recommend his service! If you have experienced a poor haircut or a negative experience with an overpriced stylist recently, Joey will help make you feel beautiful again!
Thanks Joey!

I found Joey here on Unilocal and was blown away by his reviews. Then I looked him up on City Search and found even more great reviews. I contacted him and he got right back to me. I stopped by his studio (lovely neighborhood) to meet him and everything was gorgeous. I had to cancel my appointment, but thought his personal service and follow-​up was SO amazing that it warranted a good review.
I’ll definitely be booking with Joey in the future.