Red Chair Salon

I always get great haircuts from Jennifer Reed at Red Chair. This may not seem like a big deal, but I am fairly particular, so this is a SPECIAL THING.
Jen is efficient but doesn’t rush me out of my chair, she is friendly but doesn’t need to tell me her life story when I sit down, and most importantly, she is totally open to making small adjustments if I want a little bit shorter here or there. That’s the difference between an okay haircut and a really great one, and Jen is consistently great. Thanks, Red Chair!

Great place for a haircut. Just the right amount of Seattle flair without forsaking your favorite cut. Friendly atmosphere, the house lab welcomes everyone and even will sit at your feet while youre in the chair. Reasonable prices for guys cuts. Doesnt seem to have have the stereotypical salon drama you might expect. I’m a fan. Go Lisa Marie!

Very, very bad experience getting a balayage with Jen. I am a blonde with dark blonde natural hair, which looked great with some fresh blonde highlights. My usual stylist was out of the country so I thought I’d give this salon a try. I showed the stylist the same picture I’ve showed every stylist I’ve had for the last three years, but obviously her interpretation and ability was much different from what I’m accustomed to. My hair was platinum blonde and ORANGE — like carrot orange. So, not only did she turn my hair orange, but they charged me $ 150 and I have since spent $ 390 trying to get the orange out of my hair. It’s been traumatizing. And the worst part is that my hair is completely damaged now.

Not only does this salon have a fantastic interior and great, friendly staff, but one of their stylists, Jen Reed, was able to take a botched hair job and make it into a style I could easily work with.
My hair is naturally wavy/​curly & very thick, so cutting layers can be difficult. But I went to a stylist for a last minute appointment at a chain hair place, and asked for what I thought was a simple request — a trim and some light layers. It ended up layered in huge chunks and it wasn’t cute.
I had heard from friends that Jen was the lady to go to, and I had been meaning to for a while, so I figured this was the best time do so.
She saved my hair. Absolutely. I was so happy when I left the salon and it has grown out perfectly. I loved how much detail she paid to what my hair is like naturally, and I appreciate that she consulted with me and other stylists when she had questions. She’s also pleasant & easy to chat with, which is also a nice bonus :)
If you have hair troubles at all, bad hair cut, messy color or if you just want a nice change of pace I highly recommend you visit Jen Reed at Red Chair. She’s a dream.

was long over due for a hair cut and I have had bad experiences in the past because my hair is super thick. I was super stoked to come here after reading the amazing Unilocal reviews and then even more excited when I walked in and was greeted by their salon dog Sydney. So cute! They were super friendly and easy going. I sometimes feel very awkward being forced to create conversation with a hair stylist but Lisa Marie right off the bat treated me like we have been friends for years and the conversation was effortless! Not only that, She put life back into my hair. I have NEVER been more impressed and excited about a hair cut in my entire life. I definitely recommend the Red Chair, and Lisa Marie. She is a class act and knows what she is doing. I’m telling all of my friends to go to her, and forcing my boyfriend to schedule an appointment. Thank you so much for making me feel like «an adult» :). I am only going to the red chair from here on out. Thank you!

I’ve been getting my hair cut/​dyed at Red Chair since 2012 and won’t go anywhere else. I have very coarse/​curly hair which I also like to style straight a couple of days a week, so it can be a bit of a challenge.
I recently went in for an update to my highlights and had a full foil scheduled with Lisa, whom I had never worked with before. She didn’t actually do a foil, but instead used some other techniques which I am not really familiar with. I was a little bit skeptical at first, but now that I have had several days to experience it, I am completely sold. The color looks very natural with both straight and curly styles. Since I usually wait up to 4 months or so between colorings, Lisa took care to make sure the color would still look natural as it grew out. Super happy with the result, thanks Lisa!

They are totally 5 star! Always nice and accommodating! A+! Tho my favorite stylist is gone, I’m sure they have great ones coming in!

I had my hair cut and colored yesterday by Lisa, and she did a seriously AMAZING job! She helped me decide how I wanted my hair cut and colored (I feel kind of clueless sometimes when it comes to this stuff).
She used the balayage technique on my hair (not even sure if I’m using that word correctly!) and is such a WIZARD at it! I loved it and when it’s time for another cut/​color, I’m definitely going back to Lisa!

JEN JEN JEN! I’ll say it again. That rhymed lol. This gal has got something besides a legitimate hair cutting skill. She also has great vibes. We had such good conversation while she touched up my ends. This is the first time I’d ever growing my hair out, so she left me with lots of information on how to keep my hair healthy and strong. She charged me exactly what I was looking to pay. She leaves you wanting to be her friend, I only walked in for a hair cut!

Nice place, professional cut. Only thing I’d recommend: make sure you understand the prizing before you get started as the scheme with long/​mid/​short hair seems to be applied by every hairdresser differently.

I love this hair salon! The staff are so nice and without a snobbish attitude, the ambience is great with good music always on and beautiful decoration. Katherine usually does my hair and I’m always extremely happy with the results. She also gave me some red highlights recently and I love them. She is also very patient with kids’ haircuts. Allyson also did a hair updo for me once and it was cool. I’ve been to Gary Manuel Aveda and Vain and other big salons in Seattle and I find this independent salon better than all of them and also much better priced.

I really tried to like this place because it is close to home for me. My 2 star review is a reflection of the way I felt talked down to on my 2 visits to the salon. My haircut/​style was good/​average, but I felt as though my stylist was scolding me for my hair care technique.

Stopped by as a walk in for a same day appointment, and was greeted by a very friendly receptionist and a beautiful, clean salon.
Alida did my hair this last Friday and she was amazing! I’m usually terrified of getting my hair cut and I’m sure my nervousness showed. She double checked what I wanted, and fought a valiant battle against my super thick, super long hair. It’s now an adorable short cut and I love it!
I’m usually not one to purchase salon products immediately, but after going through the weekend and then trying my own product at home again I realized the Moroccan Oil treatment is also amazing! I walked by Monday even though they’re usually closed (just hoping to spot the price in the window), and the owner who just happened to be in the shop let me in to purchase a small bottle. He was also super sweet and wonderful to talk to, and showed a lot of care for both his staff and customers.
I’ve found my new salon and I couldn’t be happier! Thank you so much Alida!

Jen makes all my hair DREAMS come true! In a matter of just a few months she is has taken me from copper red, to blonde, to lavender, to teal. I would have never thought such speedy color transitions could be possible, all while maintaining the integrity of my locks. Plus, she is so fun and easy to chat with. I can’t recommend her enough!

My haircut was pretty fast the first time. It wasn’t bad… (anyone could have done it) it was very bold and pretty much a razor to my head. It didn’t blended in very well with the top parts of my hair as I am growing out a pixie…
Anyways I came in before my trip (within 4 weeks) to get my neckline trim… (takes about 2 minutes). They said I can see another stylist for $ 15. or if I would like to make an appointment. (for a neckline trim?). but when I sat in the chair for my haircut she said yea just come in within 4 weeks and I can trim the neckline…
Honestly, the barber shop that I went to on capital hill paid more attention to my hair than what I paid here…
So I went somewhere else that was more happy to treat me.

Quite possibly the BEST haircut ever! Thanks Amy for just the right cut for my curls. Love it!!!

I went to Red Chair for the first time today and saw Tava.
I’m hooked!
The front desk staff was friendly and helpful, the salon was clean, and my hair is AWESOME!
Tava was so lovely to talk to, and she did a really wonderful job on my hair. She assessed my (awful) hair, came up with a great style that works for me, and came up with a long term plan for getting me from short to long without the dreaded mullet-​grow-​out phase.
She was easy to talk to and made me so comfortable.
I will definitely be back!

Go see JEN REED! She is awesome. I followed her to this salon and like it a lot better than the last salon. This salon has way more color swatches to look at and I got an amazing vibrant orange-​red that I requested. She also went above and beyond for me by curling my hair even though I have thick hair that takes forever to dry. I always like chatting with Jen, too. She doesn’t make me uncomfortable like some hair dressers that I’ve been to. Fair price for what you get at Red Chair Salon.

I had a great experience at Red Chair Salon. I had my hair cut by Allyson about 6 weeks ago. I cut off 8 inches and added some layer and she did an amazing job. I love the way she layered it at the ends and put lots of thought into what she was doing. It has been 6 weeks but is still my favorite haircut I have ever had :)

Never in my life have I felt compelled to write a Unilocal review… And I’m a pretty harsh critic when it comes to the world of customer service, food, hair, etc… Alida at Red Chair made me want to write a Unilocal review.
After moving to Seattle from Minneapolis this past fall, I was in search of a stylist (I’m usually very loyal once I find the one I love) I had gone to another salon in Seattle that was recommended to me, however, I was looking to do something bold, and just didn’t feel well taken care of there or like my stylist felt confident in the style i was asking for.
Upon a little research and more recommendations, I booked an ombré appointment with Alida, having never met her… we were going platinum blonde to teal! I was pretty nervous…
Alida was present, attentive, friendly, kind, knowledgeable. We laughed the whole time, had a blast, and my hair looks freaking phenomenal. It was so refreshing to find her!

I got a decent haircut here. I made a last-​minute same-​day appointment and was grateful they were able to squeeze me in. I just needed to get my hair trimmed and the stylist only had 30 minutes, so that worked out well. I also had my style slightly altered. After I washed my hair a couple days later, I felt like my hair was a little bit more flat, which made it harder to style. A couple weeks later, my hair looked pretty shapeless, which I expected 6 – 8 weeks after a haircut, but not so soon :(

I hardly ever leave reviews for anything. I believe this is my first Unilocal review, but the service I’ve received warrants it. :)
I like to switch stylists and salons all the time, but I keep coming back to Red Chair. The experience has always been great, and the stylists are personable and know what they’re doing. So far, I’ve seen Alida (for red obmre lighlights), Katherine, Allyson, and most recently Amy. All have done a great job. My most recent cut was with Amy, and I was very impressed by the amount of detail that went into my cut. She asked me questions on things I never considered, like what shape I want in the back of my head, whether or not I wanted clippers used, bang style, etc, and all I did was come in asking for a trim. She didn’t assume anything, very professional and personable.
Also the dog is cute.

All I can say is AMAZING! Zak did an great job cutting my hair. Very knowledgeable and kept me involved in the process. Gave me additional tips and tricks to look my best. Kudos to Zak! All I can say is that he is highly recommended.
Also, loved the cool vibe of the place. Laid back and bohemian. Will go again in a heartbeat.

One of the biggest things I dreaded about moving was having to replace my hairdresser! There’s just something about sitting in a chair for a couple hours while someone works on your hair with extremely sharp objects, but lucky for me I found my new stylist on the first cut! Lisa Marie did such an awesome job on my cut and color, I think it’s my favorite one so far! 5 stars all around, I’ll definitely be back to see Lisa again!