Salon Blast

After living in Southern California, Florida and Washington I have had the opportunity to go to many fine salons. I am very picky when it comes to my hair, because it is long, thick, highlighted/lowlighted, dry and unruly at times! My hair is definitely not the easiest head of hair to do or manage. Over the past year in Seattle I have searched high and low to find someone in the area who can actually do a decent job on my hair and needless to say I wasn't having much luck! At the beginning of October after alot of research and word-of-mouth...I made an appointment at Salon Blast. When I called the owner Tim Wilson and explained my hair and what I was looking for he referred me to Antonio. I was very anxious at my first appointment because I was concerned if it didn't work out the way I was hoping I was going to be very discouraged because my hair is very important to me. However after I arrived and met Antonio, I instantly knew I was in good hands!

Antonio is the sweetest, most friendly, adorable guy... who is EXTREMELY TALENTED at what he does! My first blow-out with Antonio was incredible and I honestly had never been happier with my hair... it looked, felt and even smelled fabolous. He took his time and listened to everything I asked him to do or not to do... Now Antonio is cutting my hair and doing my highlights as well. I am hooked and very excited to have found him!!!

I love getting blow-outs as much as possible too, because I know once he's done my hair will look awesome even several days after he did it. I cannot say enough good things about Antonio, he is very knowledgable about the hair industry as well...and fun to talk to!! I look forward to being Antonio's client for a very long time...I encourage anyone to give Antonio and/or Salon Blast a try and I bet you will be as impressed as I am...and many thanks to Antonio, you are the best!!!
Lindsay :)

Pros: Talent/Skills,Conversation,Avaliabilty,Prices & ANTONIO!

Cons: Farther than I'd prefer to drive. But very worth it!!!

Posted 11/15/09

I had my first haircut at Salon Blast with Tim Wilson, and I will most definitely be going back. Tim sat with me and assessed my hair, really taking the time to look at it and talk with me about what I wanted. He was honest on what would look best on my face-shape, and gave me a cut that suited my lifestyle (long enough to put back in a ponytail, bangs long enough to tuck behind my ear, etc). He also did the hairwashing and hairdrying himself, not outsourcing it to someone else.

I highly recommend going to Salon Blast, and seeing Tim.

Pros: Great service

Posted 11/13/09

I LOVE this Salon. The people there are always so friendly, and I know how difficult that can be day in and day out doing customer service. I have been to a few different people but I think Tim is by far one of my favorites. I know that when I go into the salon I will come out with the exact hair cut and more importantly hair color that I want. He makes sure we talk about it, and explains everything very thoroughly. I do not mind paying a lot for my hair , and thank god it includes the style afterward as well. I think one of the most annoying things about high end salons is when they charge you to blow dry your hair and style it, as if you would usually leave with sopping wet hair like any other day out the door especially after shoveling out over a hundred dollars. Won't go anywhere else

Posted 10/25/09

I am picky I know. I have had my hair cut all over the world and Seattle is probably the worst city for talent that isn't $75 for mens hair cuts.

Not being at work on time when the apt was on your books for over 4 days is just lazy. Quality of stylist wasn't that great and seemed scared to cut difficult hair. Products used on my hair were not of high quality either. WONT BE BACK. EVER.

Pros: uhg

Cons: No Debit or credit cards and just wasnt that good

Posted 10/21/09

Tim Wilson-- he's only the most bomb stylist this side of Pike, and Pine Street.

I've been going to him for about 6 years, ever since my former roommate brought me to him with my mop top. He even forgave me when I strayed to other peeps during a time of unemployement, and took me back with open arms, and worked his magic. I usually plop down on the chair and tell him to do whatever and leave enough f or later coiffing

Yes, he's exuberant HE?S contagious.

I can't say enough good things about Tim....and while you could probably go for 6 months between one of his haircuts, he's an addiction that will keep you going back more often.

They carry some sweet product lines too

Pros: On time for six years

Posted 10/13/09

I found Salon Blast through citysearch two years ago. I have been seeing Antoino ever since. He is truly an artist. I have never had such awesome cuts and colors! His cuts grow out so well, I can go for months and still get complements on my hair. He is a hairdresser - I am amazed at how many ways I can style my hair and they all look different. If you want a relaxing experiance, a theropy session, and to walk out feeling sexy, fashionable and refreshed go see Antonio.

Pros: easy to find, not rushed

Cons: none

Posted 10/02/09

This was my first haircut at a stylist. All of my previous haircuts were at the local barber so I really wasn't sure what to expect. I wanted to try something different with my hair and my attempts to get my barber to try something else never really turned out well.

The experience was really enjoyable and the haircut was fantastic. Antonio was able to carry on a conversation on a variety of topics while he cut my hair. I learned a lot about hair care while I was there as he shared tips and tricks as well as letting me know what he was doing. The haircut was slightly longer then I'm used to but I think that's because he used all scissors and took his time making sure it was perfect.

I've never really gotten any complements on my haircuts before (other then, 'oh hey, you got a haircut') but I actually got about 5 or 6 compliments on my hair the next day.

I will definitely go back to Antonio, I love his work! Thanks!

Pros: Great conversation, and styling. Not too expensive

Cons: Took longer then a barber haircut but looks much better

Posted 10/01/09

Woohoo! Very accurately describes my reaction after this haircut, color.

I've got super curly dirty blonde hair. Therefore, haircuts always make me anxious.

I only started embracing "expensive" haircuts a few years ago living in NYC when I treated myself to a cut at Oscar Bond Salon. I figure you wear your hair everyday, so it's a worthy investment. I haven't been able to duplicate that NYC experience. I was looking for someone who had good training, and Tim renewed my faith
Friday was rainy and humid so my attempts at showing up at the salon with my hair looking super curly were thwarted so I was concerned he wouldn't have the right idea of what my hair is capable of. He pointed out to me that he likes to tease out curly hair and see how it "poofs" because then he cuts it to prevent it. No triangles here!

After that preliminary cut, it was washed gently and then meticulously shaken/drip/scrunched dry with paper towels. I've had that method once before when I was in NYC - guessing it might be Deva-inspired? Anyways, I was put under a slow radiant dryer for a spell and then he did final touches. My curls have never looked that good!

The true test was that last night I tried to replicate the styling and considering I didn't have the exact fancy products or drying machine, it still turned out fantastic. I've found a new fabulous stylist! Someday I'd like to take the plunge with a short haircut and I'd be confident that Tim could handle it. My hair is easy to color. Nothing complex, just streaks of blonde to keep me from looking any older

Overall, the salon was neat and clean. I had read the reviews and knew to bring cash . My 4:15 Friday appointment was right on time and despite the laborious haircut/drying/trimming process.

Pros: Excellent coloring, and hair cutting

Posted 09/25/09

In case you hadn't heard, vanity is big this time of year. Best to get a good haircut lest you're party going is out of sync, and strangely remiss. All big cities are appearance obsessed and so there is never a shortage of a place to chop. Although I haven't made permanent residence in Seattle for many years, whenever home I loyally go to the same place.

Salon Blast Has International Training. I first went here when I was eighteen or so and have always gotten a great haircut. The customer service is relaxed, and people seem to be keen about this place, as they stroll in, and out. I've always gone to the same guy, so if you can fork over his higher prices I recommend going to see Tim, or Juan.

Pros: Always on time

Cons: I live in Vancouver

Posted 09/22/09

I have been going to Tim for years. I went to school in New York, and would forgo haircuts throughout the semester so that he could cut my hair when I went home. Now, I live in L.A. and he is still my go-to hair stylists. Every 6 months I fly home to see family and get my hair cut at Salon Blast.

I trust him completely, often letting him "play" without any direction. The result is always a little funky and really fun. He pays attention to face shape, personal style and hair type to create a unique haircut that fits my life and my look.

I get compliments on my hair every time he does it. I was in New York for four days last week. No Brush, no dryer, and after day three days I decided to get my hair styled air dried. I went onto Frederick Fekkia Hair salon, and they graciouslty set me up with a very nice stylists to wash, and style my hair. So she asked me if I had just colored my hair, and I told her no, I am getting it done in a week. She just marveled over the colors. The Girls who checked me out of the Salon did the same thing. None of them could believe that I was ready to return for a color. I thought that was a big compliment to Tim?s work. They tried to sway me into coming back for a colr. I said no way I am leaving my guy!!!!

Pros: Thanks to my stylists, I have many Hair compliments

Cons: nada

Posted 08/28/09

If you can afford to have a really great celebrity caliber hair cut then this is the salon I would recommend. I have been to the other big name usuall suspects at Seven, Gene J, and the Sasson salon Check out my other reviews and read the saga of hair trouble I have had with salons. If I recommend a salon that's because it's the best. My stylist really listened to me and did exactly what I wanted down to every detail. I went for a drastic change in length and I could tell he was a bit nervous, but it was the most dynamic cut I have ever had. The salon is affordable, and I have become a regular client

Pros: Focused

Posted 08/18/09

So after exchanging a few emails, I saw the write up in Elle Magazine which added Salon Blast to the top 100 Salons in America. I went to see Tim Wilson for a highlight and cut. He was more than accomodating, sincere, and genuine. Mission accomplished! I loved my result, and really appreciated how detail-oriented he was. He explained the 'hows and whys' of everything he did, and made sure I was comfortable with the direction he was going with my hair and that he fully understood what I wanted. He listened to and retained every word I said, whether it was about my hair, my job, my interests...and it was blatently obvious that this man knows hair. Also obvious was how highly respected and loved he is by his staff. His co workers have their heards down like worker bees, and overall, I really felt a warm, friendly, and comfortable vibe - something that most other high end salons can't boast. I had a great time and he did a fantastic job.

Pros: Excellent on my long hair

Cons: Can figure out how get him to show up daily to do my hair

Posted 08/16/09

I wanted to try something new and different. I always had friends cutting my hair
and I thought it was time to pamper myself.

I made an appointment and was able to go the same day which I thought was incredible
and somewhat unheard of.

The woman who cut my hair...well I don't recall her name but she had a very lovely
accent and was really good at what she does. I was going for a total change. I
wanted short Paige bangs. She was nervous . She said she had never done it before
and I was like "ahhh its hair...if you f*ck up, it grows back!" But she did an
awesome job and I was so happy with it. I got home and my boyfriend was all hot and
bothered with the new look. Sexayyy!! Constantly got compliments on it from
everyone I know.

The salon itself is suitable. Its very naturally lighted. You're comfortable and I
think that?s important in a salon. Everyone else working there seemed to be pleasant
as well.

Once my hair grows in again I?ll probably be getting my mid summer cut here. Can't
go wrong. I just hope "she" is still there.

* also...the prices are outstanding. I believe it was $65 for a cut. Great Value
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Pros: Very Relaxed Salon. Good Vibe

Posted 07/09/09

Yes I too really found Salon Blast like so many of you. I did the onlinesearches, and got refered here.
I saw Juan for the first time to get a new cut, and he did a really nice change to my hair color. I am super pleased. The salon is very cute, and clean. I always look for clean. it is a red flag if a restaurant, or little business is dingy. The people were very friendly Mariah is sweet, and very friendly.
Thank You to Juan

Pros: Professional

Cons: didn't see any bad signs

Posted 06/23/09

Last night, Tim at Salon Blast gave me the gift of bangs -- a gift I was always scared to ask for because I have curly hair. For years I've suffered wracking bouts of bang-envy of my straight-haired friends, never thinking it possible for me to sport a fringe, because let's be honest: no one wants anything on their face befitting the description "short and curly".

I never broached the subject with past stylists; for some reason, I didn't feel like I'd trust them if it wasn't their idea. When Tim mentioned bangs as an alternative to a standard shape-up of my overgrown shrub-like 'do, I decided to go for it, equal parts trepidation and excitement enclosing my heart like a vise. (OK, that's a little dramatic, but I was nervous, and intrigued. The last time I had bangs was when I was 5, before adolescence and the onset of the uninvited natura-perm.)

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I am 27, and my Lox are down to the middle of my back, and bleached colored from years of too much sun. I wanted a deep red brown hair color. I gave him a picture. After examining it. He made it, he handed it back, and asked if I wanted to add more color depth, and add in a few more colors. Heart pumping. I said go a head
I took off my glasses, rendered virtually blind, and let Tim go to work. When I put my specs back on, I was momentarily horrified at the stranger in the mirror, but one short bus ride later, I was home, unable to peel myself from the bathroom and my reflection. This morning I am as excited, if not more. My neighbors have said it looks light years healthier.

Pros: A lot of help Fixing, and styling my bangs

Posted 06/12/09

I came to Tim at Salon Blast as a new mom and had a picture of what I wanted. Between pregnancy, and having the baby it just seemed the logical thing to do. Over and over again each stylist told me that if I cut my hair short it would exaggerate my round face. So I was put off it. I brought a picture with me. He told me that it would be no problem and he could customize the look that I wanted. So, nervously, I went under the scissors. He also broke up some of the blonde that I had become really bored with. By the time he was done, I was completely relaxed, and satisfied. He showed me exactly how to style my hair and gave me some tips. When he was done, I was thrilled. My hair looks great. I walked out of the salon with a great sense of confidence. When I got home I still loved it but I was worried that it wouldn't look as great when I washed it and did it myself. Man was I wrong! My hair is too short to put it in a pony tail so I have no excuses. It takes me 20 minutes to do my hair which used to take an hour and I love it. I always have it done now. He has me for life!

Pros: Very Knowledgeable about Hair Color and Syling

Posted 06/08/09

Being a first time person, I was a little nervous about trying another salon in Seattle. I have been a fan of the big spas in the past. I have been to the Salon that plays music louder then night clubs, and I have visited the salon chain that has held the torch in Seattle for the last twenty years, and neither of these places had very inspired coiffures. One of the girls in my law firm suggested I try Salon Blast. She said these people spend a lot of time Training, and really love what they do. I got a really good vibe from the stylists at this place. The two working near the entrance booth greeted me when I entered.
I moved here from Hawaii and have spent a year searching for a really good person to work with my hair color. My frustrations are behind me. I brought a picture of the color I wanted. Tim went over all of the cautions from my former color, and just did a first class color, and spent more time after cutting showing me how to use rollers to get wave, and light curl into my very straight hair. I really have to mention that the lady ahead of me could not have been crazier then any person I have ever seen in a salon. She kept running her hands through her hair as her stylists was shaping, and demanding more be cut in one area, and more thinned in another area, and complaining about the last salon she had been to.I closed my eyes, and all I could think of was this guy is not going to have an ounce of creative energy left by the time he gets to me. On the nut case meter, she was a ten. I have to give him a ten for the polite patience she received. I guess crazy people need their hair cut as much as the sane. I asked about her, and he was very nice, and just wanted to talk about my hair. I was very, very pleased, and promised to write a well deserved review.

Pros: Time well spent.I din't have to pay for parking

Posted 06/03/09

Ok! So now I have been back three times. The first time I had my color brightened. It is a sad day when the gray begins to out pace the natural hair color. I had hair to the middle of my back. So I only wanted a small amount cut off. Everything went well. The color was very natural, and I had a hair cut that did not freak me out. I was very pleased. The second time I was willing to let the man do what he thought would look best. We spent a very fair amount of time talking about the length, and style. I thought of giving up a mile of my hair, and Tim suggested only a few more inches to avoid the trauma of separation anxiety, and for the color he nicely blended multiple colors. Honestly I have never had so many people comment on my hair. If it were not for the gray creeping in, and my hair growing like an out of control California forest fire I would have left it alone for six months. It just looked outstanding, and I actually enjoyed styling. My third time was the just as good as the bonus round second visit without the long consultation from the previous visit. He is pretty meticulous, and gets to working intently, and doesn?t want to come out his trance until it looks like a master piece. I have a lot of hair, and feel very comfortable endorsing Salon Blast. My sister sees Mariah, and she too always has a great experience.

Pros: professional attitude

Posted 05/26/09

The Salon atmosphere is very Boutique, and not stuffy. They stylists are like little worker Bees attending to customers, and smiling at everyone walking into the Salon. I brought a picture into the Juan at Salon Blast and I left with the hairstyle i had imagined. Juan spent about two hours personally making my hair look exactly like the picture and he even stayed until 8:00 PM. He stayed late making sure it was perfect. The service was incredible, I felt more like a guest than a costumer and Juan was sincerely interested in my ideas for the haircut as well as friendly. I'm so glad that I chose to get my hair cut here.

Pros: No attitude

Posted 04/07/09

Every haircut I have received here I have loved. My mother and I go here regularly and personally, I have always had a good experience. The staff is always friendly - in person and on the phone. Tim makes his recommendations but always goes with what I want (which is usually his suggestion since I always love his ideas). He isn't afraid to try new ideas/techniques, and there is no pressure to buy product either. I do like how before and after the cut/color, that he looks at me through the mirror. It made me uncomfortable at first because I wasn't used to it. But I like it now since it makes me feel that he is actually looking at me the way I see myself, and listening to what I want. My mother is a little more demanding. I really wish there was a way to put her before, and after picture on this site. She had a head of very gray hair, and little style. I dont know how he talked her into this style, but it is really fashion forward short blonde color, with dark included and cut with long pieces that swing like a junior high kid. Cute. It is hard to say she is mom. She looks younger.

Posted 04/06/09

I am new to Seattle and looking for a new salon and found Salon Blast on CitySearch. The hair photos look great on this site and your salon's website! Are they all your personal works? I saw some of the photos on various national magazines. Do you do editorial work? Please post reply...Thanks Tim!

Pros: Example: best croissants in town

Cons: What are the drawbacks?

Posted 03/30/09

Very professional, but not intimidating. The staff are friendly. I feel confident seeing any of the stylists who are available at the time I can come in. They are all good! I am growing out my hair (after a terrible experience somewhere else) and they have helped me through the nearly year-and-half process. I am very happy with the results. I am trying to be good and book every 6 weeks, otherwise, I can be tempted to cut my own hair. After I had the bad haircut, I was like hey! I could do a better job, snip snip! The staff have been very tactful and kind about correcting my mistakes! The owner, is always there, and he seems to be an encouraging presence to the other stylists. I usually book when I can take the afternoon, because I've had experiences at almost every salon, but the wait has always been reasonable here. I plan for that, because that is how it generally goes at any busy salon. On sunny weekends, my husband and kids play at the park in the Arboretum, or Library (which is a block away) while waiting for me. We always enjoy that!
Finally I got brave enough to get hair coloring. I had the owner, Timothy do whatever he thought would look proper for my face, and age. No Problem. he instantly pulled out a number of photos of pervious work, and got me even more revvvvved up!!! I work in a downtown Law office, and now I am the TALK OF THE ELEVATOR. Almost every morning some stranger comments on my hair color.

Pros: parking is a breeze. It's a quick drive from downtown

Posted 03/16/09

My wife asked me to write a review. She started as a customer about a year ago. It took a lot of pleading on my end to get her out of the obsession of cutting her own hair. I bought her a gift card, which she did not use, and finally just walked her in the door, and she got right in. She is a professional person, and very beautiful, but zero talent when it comes to hair styling. I have to give these guys kudos for patience. She has seen about everyone in the salon. They have done a really terrific job of helping her develope a small scale version of fixing herself up daily. I AM IMPRESSED. About a month ago she anounced that she was going to color her hair. Will she did it, and I do not know much about the process but she looks like the girl I married ten years ago.

Pros: PATIENT STAFF

Posted 03/16/09

How does my hair resemble the enviable curly tresses of a pre-raphaelite model rather than those on the top of a Standard Poodle's head? I have my hair cut and styled by Tim at Salon Blast in Seattle. I have spent years and an embarrassing amount of money to find a stylist who can give my thin, naturally curly hair style, body and the perfect spiral curls I see in the magazines -- and still be able to achieve the same look at home with no muss and no fuss in between visits to the salon. Finally, I found a good hair stylists, and have never been disappointed. Sometimes I would find a stylist who I could count on for a few good cuts and then would fail me. He is amazing. And for five years now, I have never had a bad or even so-so cut. I have also learned that many stylists will say it is the product, not the cut -- but they are wrong -- it is the cut. Anyone in the hair business will tell you that if a stylist can successfully cut curly hair, they can provide exceptional cuts for any other kind of hair. He is also one of the most genuine, warmhearted, and kind people I have ever met; and, I really enjoy consulting with him. What more could I want from a stylist?

Pros: Ten minutes from my office downtown Seattle, Consultations

Cons: none

Posted 03/09/09

I found Salon Blast through the "Best of" guide on Citysearch. I wanted to find a new colorist to help me heal my hair and hopefully get it to grow after some major hair color damage. I called the Salon and requested Yulia. It was the best decision I ever made for my hair! She has singlehandedly healed my hair and it's actually growing again. I have no breakage and the color is exactly how I like it... not brassy, just a nice light wheat color. If you like your hair light and have had damage in the past, you have to check out this place. She has made my fine hair stronger and healthier while keeping it as light as I like. The salon experience itself is also vey positive. Having spent most of the past 15 years or so getting my hair done in City Center, I wondered if a King County salon could measure up. I was pleasantly surprised to find that yes, they definitely could! Everyone at Salon Blast is customer service oriented and the staff makes an effort to make every person comfortable and even learn every clients' name. They are quick to hang your coat, offer you a Tea beverage or coffee. I even was escorted to my car in the rain when I forgot my umbrella! I am getting married in a few months and I plan to return! So far though, my experience with the salon has been excellent. Thanks !!!

Pros: No problem driving, or parking

Posted 03/09/09

Six months ago I found Salon Blast on CitySearch. After reading more than a dozen of reviews I thought I should give this place a try. Tim seems to have many years of experience and professional training all over the world, so I requested him to do my hair. On my first visit he was able to fix most of the red and orangy tha my previous hair dresser messed up. Six months later I came back wanting to brighten up for the spring. This time he ruined it. I spent half day on sat and the entire day on sun for him to redo my hair. He put 5 different colors and redo 3 times, but it just getting worse. My hair looks very washedout and trashy looking. Right now I have two different color on my hair and unfortunately my hair very damaged that he suggested I should wait for several weeks before dying it back to one color. Im very embrassed to to go work on Monday. He literally damage my hair...I had bad hair job before but nothing can compared to what Tim did. I was so frustrated that I busted into tear as I'm walking out of his salon. Please do not request Tim to do your hair (EVER!). He just doesn't know what he's doing! I'm not sure about his staff, though.

Pros: parking/ easy to find

Cons: not skillful/ knowledgeable about hair colouring

Posted 02/28/09

Truth be told, I never feel compelled to write reviews for anyone or anything For 20 years I have driven 2 hours to Manhattan to get my hair done a few times a year at the best of NY's hair salons. It is my favorite and only vice. Okay, so I'm really picky about my hair, and I just moved to Seattle. Tim is hair color Nirvana, and masterfully matched my colored and highlighted hair, and has made it even more gorgeous since coming to see him over this last year. I?ve seen quite a few of colorists on my quest for Mr./Ms. Right (Hair Colorist.) Each one left his or her mark on my hair and some were unremarkably satisfactory. But in the end, their color creations were really a product of their vision, not mine. I have brown hair and wanted ?blonde? highlights, and for some reason my highlights would always come out more in the ?red? family. Getting a good colorist is really hard to do. Finding one and sticking with the person is not an easy task. If I brought him a photo cut out from a magazine he would tell me the truth, he never would tell me something would look great just to appease me. That being said, every suggestion for a cut or color he's given me has been spot on. I get compliments often and have referred many to see him. After years of trying to find the perfect shade of blonde, I am soooo happy with my hair. I stepped out of there blonde and beautiful and all my friends were amazed with the results. Everyone at the salon was very friendly. The atmosphere is chill and there is no pressure and no attitude. The salon aims to please and keep its customers happy.

Pros: Easy to talk to, Friendly attitude

Posted 02/05/09

First time visitor to Salon Blast. I saw Mariah three weeks ago, and had my color fixed. She did an awesome repair. I have had many people from work, and the general public ask me about my spicy cut, and color. I found her to be incredibly confident, and completely knowledgeable. I really got enough information from the website to help me pick out Mariah as the hair stylists whom I would be most comfortable with my hair. The Salon is very comfortable. The other stylists seemed friendly. It was easier to find then I had imagined.

Posted 02/01/09

My haircut and coloring was my best "Welcome to Seattle" experience. I recently moved from NYC and was terrified about getting my hair done. I used city search and came across salon Blast. After reading the reviews, I decided to try Julia and was pleasantly surprised. She listened and made recommendations that took my looks to a new level. Thank you Julia and I will definitely be back!

Pros: Natural lookswith a flair.

Cons: None

Posted 01/29/09

Third time visitor to SaIon Blast.I found them on doing a hair salon search. I was looking for someone who could get my blonde to look blonde, and not gold. Tim has done it three times, and all three times, I have been very satisfied. I come into Seattle for business three, or four times a year from Ft Madison, Iowa, where there are absolutely no stylists who are really skilled. He has been very good about helping me get in at the last minute. I have never written a review. So I hope this helps someone as much as it did with my hair needs. Tell them the lady from Iowa referred you. I think I have mead a lasting impression, and by that I mean a good impression.

Posted 01/20/09

I am a new client. One of my co workers saw Vanessa for a color, and it came out really great. She had me read some of the reviews. I am not easily sold.This place is not an over the top glam salon, and all of the stylists appear friendly, down to earth, and focused. She listened to my rambling about the last person who had a hard time understanding what I wanted. Then explained how she would tone without damaging my hair. She did a really nice job. I am sold. There is not a lot of bantering going on between the co workers, and the customers. It was a short drive from my office downtown, and I didn?t have to compete for a parking space. I have had a really rough start to my New Year, and my experience, and my new hair style have been like a breath of fresh air.

Pros: My hair color looks natural

Cons: Wished I found Salon Blast when I moved here

Posted 01/11/09

First time visitor to Salon Blast. Read all the reviews, and Mariah got me in on short notice. What a sweet individual. She has all the talent. I haven't had anyone in Seattle hair salons explain so much about how great a color would improve my whole look. I just turned 39, and It really gave me a boost. I recently read a story that mentioned if I write something posivitve it will influence three more people. So to the next three people, you will truely enjoy her.

Pros: Very professional

Posted 12/26/08

I found this place on city search and I am happy I did...My hair is very fine and fragile. So I was extremely nervious not to get it fried. I seen Julia for the first time. She was very gentle on me and gave me the perfect color and haircut, I had in years. The hair color looks very shiny and natural. She is the best if you want a layered cut on long hair. My hair don't look like it weights a 100 pounds any more. Feels very light. Thank you, Julia. I will be back again!

Posted 12/25/08

I have seen Juan for a year for my hair coloring, and he has just been completely curtious, and very detailed about how my hair cut, and color looks. He has always taken a lot of time with his advice, and ideas. I think he is the best, and would recommend him.

Pros: I never have never had any problem with appointments, or results

Posted 12/18/08

I am from North Carolina visiting Seattle on business. There are so few talented hairstylists in my area. I did a lot of research online before choosing Salon Blast, and I could not agree more with all the outstanding reviews. My hair was very dry, and breaking, and somehow Tim salvaged all the problems, and turned it into the nicest color of blonde. All of the research paid off.

Pros: I also must mention my hair cut was entirely suitable

Posted 12/17/08

I have to say, i'm EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED with the cut i received from salon blast. i don't see what all the hype is about. i went to see juan to have a drastic cut. i showed him a picture of what i wanted to do, he told me my hair isn't suited for it (which is fine, i have coarse asian hair, maybe it would have been true). he told me he would give me a cut that would even out the layers i had. sounds like good advice right? what did he do? he gave me a blunt cut straight acrossace the back and shortened my fridge around my face. hell, i thought he was at least giving me a style. nope, he gave me a cut i could have done with a pair of scissors in my own bathroom. straight across. no graduated layers, nothing. and if that weren't bad enough, he tried to style my hair. i had one side poofy, one side with a hard angled kink.

if you have layering problems, stay away from salon blast. i wasted 72$, i hope you don't make the same mistake.

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Follow up (Dec 19, 2008): Juan did actually send me a cheque for 72$ along with an apology and an offer to correct my hair once it has grown out somewhat. I think that shows a lot of decency and pride in his workmanship and that he is willing to go the extra mile to please his customer. I really appreciate people who have such morals. This is the definition of a smart business person. Thanks Juan, maybe I will go back in January.

Pros: honest stylists who refund you if they do a bad job.

Cons: bad hair cuts. period.

Posted 12/11/08

I have known about Tim for over ten years. He has always been very modest about his ablities. He has been involved with some of the greatest living legends in hairdressing. I have been lucky enough to know him personally, and watch him evolve. My hair color, and styles have been stopping people in stores, and elevators from the first day he went to work on me. He treats me like a new client everytime I enter his business. I am sure that I speak for many other people who have seen him as long as me. This has been an outstanding journey. Keep up the great work

Pros: There are several, but simply my hair is my number one asset. It always looks good

Posted 11/30/08

I went to see Tim at Salon Blast after doing a bunch of searching for a new salon that would have someone who would help me uncover the perfect style for me. I recently lost a bunch of weight and was ready for a change. Tim truly took the time and expended extra effort to listen to what I had to say and then gave me an absolutely gorgeous cut. I LOVE it! Tim also humored me a few days later when I had convinced myself that one side was slightly longer than the other by letting me come in and taking a look at things. He took a few snips (I think mainly to assuage my mind because it was a wonderful cut) and I was out the door in a flash. Thanks Tim! I'm looking forward to my next cut. :-)

Pros: Easy parking

Posted 11/14/08

My hair is the one good thing I have going in my life. It is very fine, and I have had a really hard time finding someone to lighten the color, and not turn it into gold. My husband, and I moved to the Seattle area four years ago, and I feel like I have visited most of the Salons in Seattle. I am really not that picky, but I like Blonde, and not gold. I was really excited to get into see the Tim the owner. He listened to my hair woos, and quite patiently assured me that he would get the color precise. It took him about three hours, and it is exactly what he showed me before we began. I am in my final year of medical school. I just found out that I am expecting, and I really don?t have time for writing comments, but this is how I found Salon Blast, and Tim. So I am sharing my hair color thanksgiving story. Thank you to the nice people at this Salon

Pros: Very patient. Good customer service

Posted 11/12/08

The first visit here my hair was really damaged. I had no idea what was causing breakage, and gold\yellow. I have been to Salon Blast three times in the last year for my color. Each time Tim has spent a lot of extra careful time adding multiple colors, and now it looks vibrant. I don?t know all the terms they use for hair coloring, but I do not have any of the breakage, and none of the gold. All of my sorority sisters go to Tim, and Juan. We love them. I graduate this year, and move back to New England. I am going to need a little luck with my career, and a lot of luck replacing Tim, and finding a new hair color stylists. I should have written a review after my first visit. He is really entertaining, and very focused with cutting, or coloring difficult hair problems like mine.

Pros: I like the color, and creativity

Cons: Tim will not move with me to New England

Posted 11/02/08

What a pleasant experience. Three weeks ago I decided to get the courage to color my hair for the very first time. I am finishing with graduate work at the UW. It was just by luck of the web that I came into such great talent in modern hair art. My mom used to get her hair done with Vidal Sassoon salons in London. I know very little about hair cutters, but I knew of the Sassoon reputation. So I searched out the best in Sassoon styles for Seattle, and Tim Wilson kept coming up. He worked a miracle. I am so very impressed with what just happened to my hair life.

Posted 10/23/08

My sister in law was the first time I heard about this place. I didn?t make an appointment at that time. Then I read another story about Tim, the owner of Salon Blast, and his training with Vidal Sassoon. My stylist moved, and I searched online, and again read so many good reviews. So third time turned into a hair charm. I got a really fun color with Julia. She has a very professional approach. I could not be more pleased.

Pros: My hair has more shine now

Posted 10/21/08

I am Financial Planner starting a new business in Seattle. For the last year I have been getting my Hair cut in Redmond Town Center. It has been nothing short of flat, and boring. I started looking for a new Salon, and found Salon Blast, on citysearch, and google. All the reviews stood out, and I got an appointment to get my hair cut with Tim. He showed me several pictures, and fixed a new style that, for the first time gave me bangs. He showed me how to dry the hair in a style that is pretty easy, and really had me looking a few years younger. He took his time, and it looks great.

Pros: excellent hair style

Posted 10/14/08

Saw Antonio for the first time last week at Salon Blast. Real talent. Loved his method of styling. He fixed a botched color that I had done in another downtown salon. I am very please. He spent nearly three hours. Give him 5 stars.

Pros: nice group

Cons: nothing

Posted 10/13/08

I found Tim at Salon Blast for a hair color. My hair is very long, and naturally frizzy. It has always been a chore drying and flat ironing straight. I have never been able to wear bangs, or any look to short around my face. He was very good about first explaining how a shorter look around my face would balance, and give my face an oval appearance. He took a lot of time explaining how to simply dry my hair in the right direction, which was pretty easy, and would allow for bangs. He really did an expert job of coloring the exact tones to go with my skin shade. I was really impressed with his ability. My last stylists had no eye for detail, and surely did not have the training or skill that Tim used with me. I liked looking at all of his photo work in Europe/ London, and New York. I will be back again.

Pros: Conduct was very professional

Cons: not great to get to during Husky football games

Posted 09/26/08

Antonio has been doing my hair for the last six months, and he has been doing a work of art. I seen so many nice reviews about Salon Blast, and wanted to add mine to the list. He exhibits versatility, and deserves applause for his coloring abilities, and hair drying talent. I have gray hair, and I have never wanted my color to look obvious. He does a nice highlight after the color, and lays the color on foils so the hair looks really natural.. I could not be more pleased.

Pros: Antonio is always on time with me

Posted 09/23/08

This is my first review of a Salon Blast. Last week I found the Salon on Google and there were so many positive things written about all of the hair styles women received. I thought I would give them a challenge. My hair always goes gold, and it dives me crazy. I was a natural blonde as a young girl, and at 35, I am going ash toned. I had a really friendly consultation with Tim, and he patiently showed me colors that would address my concerns. It is the nicest I have ever left a salon. It has taken me a while to get used to the hair cut, but so many people have complimented me, and I am completely as happy as so many others have been. It is really a nice place, and not too big. What a good find

Pros: Easy to find, and very friendly owner

Cons: not one

Posted 09/22/08

I heard about Salon Blast a few years ago from the girls I work with in Bellevue. Three of them get there hair done and one sees Juan, and tow see Tim. There hair looks light years better since they began going. I had a really frying experience at a big salon in Bellevue. I brought in a picture of the blonde color that I wanted. The colorist added my color, then LEFT THE SALON FOR LUNCH. After she refturned, and rinsed me off, I could see the look of concern in her eyes through the mirror. Eventuall I could see that she had turned me into a red head. She stopped, and ran over the the front desk to tell them something. I can only guess that she was preparing them for my tears.
I made an appointment with Tim Wilson the owner at Salon Blast. He did a really great job of returning my hair into a really beautiful ,wearable color, and I sware to the good lord above my hair cut has lasted me 6 months. He used 8 colors, and it rejuvenated my hair texture.I have never had so many nice comments from strangers.

Pros: Salon employees are very, very friendly

Cons: I had to wait a week to get an appointment with Tim

Posted 09/20/08

I am really very happy to share the same comments about my experience at Salon Blast. I had to wait a few days for an appointment, but it was worth it. Vanessa colored, and cut a really beautiful new style. She is very sweet, and easy to talk with around hair styles. I was impressed with the shine of my hair. It is much easier for me to style. Salon Blast is a pretty cool salon very Boutique atmosphere with a lot of fun hair styles they have hung on the walls. The music is not blaring, and I could hear myself think. Not a lot of shallow conversation. Very worth the value. It?s a very cool salon

Posted 09/17/08

I went to salon Blast to see Julia after my friend got her color done with her...And I have to tell you that she exceeded my expectations a lot. Everything was PERFECT color and cut. She listens but also gives her own advice on how to make you look your best. Very fun to have a conversation with so you feel like you get your hair done by somebody you know for a long time. There are plenty of salons out there folks but this one feels like home, though if you want the fancy one might be not right for you .

Posted 09/16/08