Salon Blast

Last month I made an appointment for the first time at Salon Blast to have a color done with Mariah. It still looks really good. I read so many nice things online about her, and Salon Blast, and I have been going to a girl in North Seattle for about 5 years, but the color always faded after 3, or 4 weeks. So I just made a decision to find a new salon. Mariah gave me a wonderful consultation, and her personality is just the sweetest. She is outstanding, and I highly recommend her, and Salon Blast. I have read so many great things about this hair salon, and it is really true. Everyone is so nice

Pros: Mariah is a great hairstylist

Cons: not any

Posted 09/12/08

First time visitor to Salon Blast .I too had a really great experience with Antonio. My hair is almost entirely gray, and I wanted something that didn?t age me anymore. He was really patient, and spent time helping me learn to use the right brushes. I am really satisfied with the color. This was a great recommendation.

Pros: Really Easy To find

Posted 09/07/08

Heard great things about the staff at this place from coworkers. While attending a trade show in Vegas saw a women in our hotel who had a beautiful hair color, and she told me she was from Seattle, and had it done at the Salon Blast. Small world. My hair is long, and has a lot of weight. I go too long between cutting, and coloring. So I want it to last. I had a really good consultation with Tim, and wound up looking very, very satisfied. I had to wait about three weeks for an open appointment, but in the end I am glad that I waited. The color really worked for me.

Pros: East to find. cool website

Cons: Kind of a long wait for time availablity

Posted 09/05/08

This is Salon is a rich find. After moving here from Dallas a year ago, I have been to several salons on the eastside, and not been overly satisfied with the color, or hair cutting skills from any of the hairstylists. A woman at Nordstrom?s working in the Makeup department had a really cute style, and she referred me. She raved about Tim Wilson?s training at Vidal Sassoon's in London each year. She told me to be prepared for a whole new experience in coloring, and hair cutting. She told me to look at this site, and read some of his reviews. My hair color just came out better then I have ever had it look in the past. The only set back was my appointment. I had to wait two weeks to get in. He is busy. It was still worth it.

Pros: Hairstylists wasvery polite, and talked about hair styles instead of small talk

Cons: The uturn on Montlake was alittle tricky

Posted 08/21/08

It has been a month now since I have had my cut and color with Julia. It still looks FABULOUS. Julia not only gave me a cut and color but a STYLE. This has to be the best cut and color I have had. Thank you Julia. She really took her time and thought about what would look best on me. I would recommend Julia at Salon Blast.

Pros: great color and cut

Cons: none

Posted 08/10/08

Last week I was a first time Salon Blast customer. I have lived in Seattle for three years. I moved here from Boston. I have been to a multitude of Hair Salons in Bellevue, and Downtown Seattle. I saw a woman at the Fremont Solstice Parade who just looked adorable. She told me she found Salon Blast on citysearch.. So I looked up their website, and looked at Salon Blast?s website, and liked what I read. I have very fine hair. It has always been a challenge for hair salons to get rid of gold. Tim spent about three hours talking to me, writing down coloring ideas, drawing shapes of hairstyles, and coloring, and cutting my hair. He matched up a really great idea for my face shape, and showed me how to dry, and finish my hair. I would have to agree with everone who has written about him. He is very good, and seems to really love his craft. I was about ready to go back to Boston to get my hair colored, and cut. Thank you to the woman at the Solstice Parade

Pros: Really worth the Money

Cons: It takes a week or two to get an appointment with Tim, but it is worht the wait

Posted 08/03/08

I made an appointment from Montana with Tim the owner at Salon Blast. We just do not have hairstylist in Montana with any degree of expert training. We travel annually to visit my Family in Capital Hill, and I timed my visit with a hair appointment to get some expert help with my hair, and features. I actually saw a girl in Montana, who had been to Seattle, and had her hair done at Salon Blast, and she told me about Tim, and suggested I look at the Salon Blast website, and read reviews on citysearch. Everyone seemed to suggest he is very good. So I worked it out. He answered the phone when I called, and told him where I was coming from, and told me it was turning into a run of ladies coming from Montana on summer vacation, and getting their hair colored at the Salon. LOL. He spent about 3 hours patiently combing though my hair, and studying my facial features. He showed me several pictures, and we looked at a color palate to match up tones that in the end just look really exceptional. Same with the hair style. I could not be by happier. If you are reading this from Montana. I can tell you it is worth the money. You won?t be disappointed. I have been stopped in Stores, Elevators, and at work with compliments.

Pros: Excellent People Skills

Cons: Not One

Posted 07/23/08

Julia was just great! I am sooo pleased with my haircut!
Great atmosphere in salon. Pleasant environment in combination with being a happy customer will lead to my returning.

Posted 07/15/08

I moved to seattle six months ago. I went to the big named Local salon for a cut, and the young lady who worked on me was really very nice but was unable to produce the cutting needs of my head shape. I went to a second big name salon, and it was better, but not as great as my Hair stylists in Los Angeles. I asked one of my coworkers who did her hair, and she told me about Tim at Salon Blast. She raved about her 7 years of wonderful looks, and changes he produced for her. So I did allitle research online, and saw that she was among a large group of very satisfied people. I showed Tim a few pictures of my ideas. Then he showed me a lot of his work from Sassoon's in London. I never realized how conservative my hair style has been. In the end I told him to do whatever he liked, as I had an event with my friends for a 'girl's night out.' He transformed my hair color, and gave me the most professional cut I have ever had in the 41 years of having my hair cut. I get it now. He is a journeyman stylist with a professional approach, and artisic flare unmatched. I went home to Los Angeles, and my mother saw my hair, and made an appointment for herself. I couldn't be more satisfied, and recognize all of these other reviews about his workmanship. I liked the low key atmosphere in his business.

Pros: Very Positive

Posted 07/13/08

Based on the numerous positive user reviews, I went to Salon Blast last week and was not disappointed..in fact, I absolutely loved it. After living in NYC and Philly for a number of years I was having trouble finding the right place and the right stylist in Seattle. I had bounced around to a handful of places that had received good reviews but I either found the salon or the stylist sporting a "hipper than thou" attitude or just general poor customer service. I had the most amazing time at Salon Blast a) because the atmosphere was down to earth, b) Antonio (who I'd just met for the first time) instantly felt like an old friend and c) I walked away with the best cut and color that I've had in years - if not ever! Antonio is extremely skilled, comes to the table with great suggestions and was happy to take the time to explain his strategy and how to keep it up on a day to day basis. I'm hooked - and so grateful that the search is over. Antonio is it!

Pros: Great Service, Great Atmosphere

Posted 07/07/08

WOW I just got back from visiting Antonio at Salon Blast, I have been looking for some one like him for a long time. He is a GRATE listener. And /very talented young man. Antonio Managed to cerate the perfect shade of blond. Not only did I get a fantastic hair cut but he showed me three different ways on how to style it. People don?t say you got up on the wrong side of the bad for no reason, so if you look good you feel good and I feel like a million buck :O) Thanks Antonio!!!!!

Posted 07/06/08

I was looking for a salon that could cut my long hair into the perfect layers without taking off too much length. Mariah was wonderful. She took the time to work with my hair and assess it before even touching the scissors. I now have healthy looking, long hair with the perfect layers!! Thank you Mariah.

Pros: neighborhood, atmosphere

Posted 07/04/08

Tim is the greatest hairstylist in town and the only hairstylist I would send my wife to have her hair done. My wife's hair always come out unique and fantastic. His cuts are always precise. His coloring is the best I ever seen - always natural looking and always pleasing. He puts in a lot of time and consideration into each visit to make sure the job is done right.

Pros: The best style cut and coloring in town.

Cons: Not cheap, requires at least 2 weeks for an appointment

Posted 06/30/08

I was excited to make an appointment after reading all the good reviews on here, but I'm a little dissapointed. I had Venessa, and while she was nice and styled my hair well, the next day when I showered and styled it myself, I realized one side was longer than the other. I thought I might have been imagining it but 2 of my friends pointed it out as well. :-/

Posted 06/26/08

I am not at middle age, but I am stairing down the barrel, and I am not going graciously. I am Asian, and I had not had a hair cut in 16 months. It is not easy with twin boys running around your feet. My husband took the children allowing me a few restfull hours of Grooming, and relaxing. It took about three weeks to get in with Tim, the owner at Salon Blast, and it was worth the wait. He just returned from training in London, and had a lot of outstanding ideas for my round face. He cut my fringe around my eyes like no one has ever done before, and I have been flooded with compliments. This place is the real thing. Now I know why people have given so many positive reviews. He is a terrific people person, and really stays focused on the hair, and not a lot of over chatting about the weather, global warming, or George W. . My hair does not have a perfect pattern around my face, and he took an hour, and a half to teach me to Air dry in such a way, that an engineer like myself can actually do, and have it looking really nice.
I would give 10 stars if I could

Pros: At $95.00 a cut, the price per value is tooo low. He should charge more.

Cons: Tim only works 5 days a week. He should be at my house in the morning, fixing my hair.

Posted 06/16/08

About a month ago I was in a bad hair state. I had tried to dye my dark brown hair blonde at home and it had turned out quite bad. I was in dire need of getting it fixed, yet I was also very wary of hairstylists as I had always successfully dyed my own hair for over 10 years and also had my hair cuts over the years done by my family, the only people I really trusted to do a good job. I had also gone to two other Seattle area salons for consults in the weeks prior, and in both instances felt uncomfortable by the way they treated me, talked about my hair, and the solutions they offered.
However, I had spent much time online reading reviews on Seattle salons, and felt quite convinced that I would have a good experience with Salon Blast, so I took the leap of faith and made an appointment.
First, I can say that they were very responsive. I left voicemail on a Saturday evening, and received a call back the next morning on Sunday, and was in the Salon by the very next morning, Monday, getting my hair done. Second, I found the location very convenient, and the salon to be a comfortable, relaxing environment. Third, let me comment on Julia. I enjoyed many things about my experience with Julia. First, she really took the time to determine the right color I was looking for. She didn't rush it, or pressure me; it was a real dialogue about what would be best for me, what color would fit best with my skin tone and eye color, etc. Second, while applying the color, I really enjoyed my conversation with Julia. She is personable and enjoyable to talk with, and also very honest and direct, and real, which was very refreshing. Third, when it came to my haircut, I was going from long to short for the first time in almost 10 years, so it was a big step for me. Yet, Julia made me feel confident she knew what she was doing and what would look good for my face, and so I trusted her. And in the end, my hair looked great. I would highly recommend Julia at Salon Blast.

Posted 06/12/08

Saw hair stylist Antonio for the first time for my color, and I could not be more happy. He is a gentleman, with a lot of talent. I have to agree with so many of the other positive reviews, and say that this boutique style Salon is probably the best Salon in the city. It is not the cheapest, but I got what I paid for, and do not feel ripped off in the least. My style is modern/ alittle trendy, and the color is off the charts beautiful. I have to also suggest checks, or cash. No one seems to like credit cards in this place. No biggy, I wanted what I got. I usualy do not write comments. My husband found this place online while working in Pheonix, and made the appointment. He suggested this place earned another word to review readers.

Pros: Easy drive from Renton, WA

Cons: none

Posted 05/20/08

I recently had the pleasure of having my hair cut and colored by Julia @ Salon Blast and I love it!! I never thought about going with a red tone and when Julia suggested it I was a little apprehensive. I always thought having blue eyes, I should be a cool blonde. But Julia was great with her suggestions and didn't just do whatever I asked for. She really cared that I left looking good! Next time, we are going with a dark shade of red!! Can't wait!! Thanks Julia!!

Posted 04/29/08

I am a newbie to the Seattle area and spent weeks searching the Internet for a great hair salon. With so many overwhelming selections to choose, I decided to give Salon Blast a try based on citysearch reviews. I originally intended to book an appointment with the owner; I also was interested in Juan based on his website bio and he was able to fit me in right away! I walked in with big expectations considering I was satisfied with my previous stylist in the Big D. I waited four weeks to write this review to see the lasting results of my color and cut. He listened to what I wanted, toned down my highlights by matching me with a beautiful color. Although he used a semi-permanent color to be sure I like the color, it still looks great after four weeks. He also listened to me about wanting to grow my hair out, and trimmed just the minimal amount of hair. The cut was the best part. My hair is VERY THICK and tends to get bottom heavy and bushy. This is the first time EVER that my hair lays flatter than ever! I usually can't continue to wear my hair straight by the 3rd or 4th week and switch to "bed head style" because my hair gets too thick, but amazingly I'm still flat ironing it and wearing it straight. The cut is beautiful. I absolutely love it. I definitely will be going back to Juan. He also recommended an awesome alternative shine gloss Broccato as opposed to the Pureology shine max I was using. When you leave the salon feeling beautiful and fabulous you know you've found a keeper!

Pros: Easy to find, frienly environment

Cons: Not being able to use the AMEX card

Posted 04/28/08

This was my first visit to a hair salon in seattle. I found Juan at Salon Blast from their website, and citysearch. I have to say that he did a terrific hair color, and cut. Maybe you just feel better after wearing lousy hair for so long. Anyway it is a great little salon. Smiles on everyones face. You can tell these guys know what they are doing. They all look very intent working, like little bees building a large scale city of colorful heads of hair. Juan never asked me to write this reveiw. No one did, and normally I don't write a reveiw unless I am upset. So for me to add comments about any business is meaningful.. I will conclude by saying wonderfully creative, great work Juan

Pros: they use pureology shampoo

Posted 04/17/08

I saw Mariah for the first time. She is very cool, and hip. Down to earth. Has sweet personality, and is very good at cutting, and coloring. I am a recent transplant from Boston, and found her on this website. My first salon visit was to a big name chain salon that has been in the city for a while, and the girl did an averqage job, but nothing impressive. I am a loyal person, and I am glad I found this girl. She is excellent. The cost was very reasonable. The atmospher is hip trendy, and a little layed back. Music is not blairing.The rest of the stylist seemd very pleasant. .

Pros: Something in the way she smiles, and handles herself

Posted 04/02/08

I went in a couple weeks ago , and saw Vanessa for the first time to have my hair colored. She was so sweet especially after I was about 45 minutes late. She still took me in, and didn't rush me through. I haven't had my hair colored in a long time. She did a really outstanding job. It looks so natural, and healthy. I would recommend her to anyone. After she finished I had my hair flat ironed straight. Some of the other stylist came over, and joined in to help her stay on time. I had three people pampering me in the end. I have to say the service was really worth everthing.

Pros: Everyone of the stylists had a positive, professional attitude

Posted 04/01/08

I had my first visit to Salon Blast yesterday. I was instantly impressed watching Tim working on the Lady ahead of me. She had waist length hair, and he gave it the most amazing style. It was full, and wavy when he finished, and looked just beautiful. Before he started with me, we looked at a few ideas. I told him my hair gets very frizzy, and I cann't wash it daily. He showed me a couple of products that would help with the frizz, and then he showed me were to use round brushes, and where to flat iron my hair. No one has ever taken so much time explaining how to get my hair to stay manageable. He colored my hair, and it came out very natural looking. My husband never says anything about my hair, and all night he told me he cann't stop looking at me.It really looks the best it ever has. I am in the service industry, and I know how difficut it is trying to please the public. I know when someone cares about the way they do their work by the way they remain focused, and what they talk about while they are working. I am alittle over weight, and my face is a little round. He was very good at explaining my face shape, and how to frame in my face to give it a balanced, and oval appearance. I was very impressed that Tim accepts all of his telephone calls, and personally called me to remind me of my appointment.

Pros: A lot of styling magazines. The other stylists are upbeat

Posted 03/29/08

I went to Salon Blast about 6 months ago, and haven't been back. Tim did my haircut because of all the wonderful reviews he recieved on this website. I was not impressed at all with the cut. He did take a very long time looking at my hair, however at the very end of the cut, he took a big chunk around my bangs area and just lopped it all off. I actually asked him why he did that, and he just said "it will open up your face more." Well, I have been trying to grow this out ever since. My new hairstylist I now go to was also wondering why he did this, and explained to me it was a really bizzarre thing to do.
I have to say Tim was really nice, and had a good sense of humor, but I don't plan to EVER go back. Especially for that price. Oh, and they don't even take credit cards.
My advice would be to anyone considering going here to save your money.

Posted 03/28/08

JULIA- all I have to say!!! I am so incredibly pleased with my haircut. I have gone to several different hair salons, but with no luck finding an individual who would cut/color the way I want, or even close for that matter. I was so impressed with the way Julia had cut my friend's hair (the color is beautiful too) that I made the appointment two days later. It has been about two weeks now and everyday I wake up I look forward to the way I will be styling my hair that day.Julia took her time to help me find the perfect colors (I am extremely picky) and I cannot thank her ENOUGH for her fabulous sense of style, WHAT A TALENT!!! I found my permanent hair dresser, and I am so excited and relieved! Thank you Julia, keep up the amazing work!!!!

Posted 03/27/08

I read about Salon Blast's GREAT HAIR COLORING in the Beauty Edition of Seattle magazine. Then I read all the terrific reviews on citysearch, and just found the salon to be everything they are written about. I am in medicine, and have a side of me that I can only represent through my style. I like very current looking cuts. A little over the top. I had a good time consulting with the owner Tim, on a really suitable look with my cut, and color. He came up with a dark backround, adding a beautiful crown section of light blues, and aquas.It was better then I could have imagined. I have been stopped a dozen times, and received countless compliments. I usually do not write comments, but the endless compliments has inspired me to add to the already many great reviews.

Pros: If there was a Color, and Highlights button for the best in Seattle. I would click.

Posted 03/27/08

I see Julia at Salon Blast, and she's done a phenomenal job with both my cut and my color. I have been extremely happy with the coloring experience especially - after trying many other stylists, Julia is the first one I trust completely. She's also a lot of fun!

Posted 03/06/08

I've never written a review before, but this experience put me over the top. This place is the REAL DEAL! It's all it's stated to be and more. You don't get 140+ reviews of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED without doing something extremely well time and again. I can now pile on with, yet, one more review of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I went to Salon Blast for the first time a few weeks ago for a consultation (complimentary, part of the outstanding service you'll find here) with Tim. He's an incredible professional with a multitude of experience and ongoing education here and abroad. The guy definitely stays current. When I went back for the actual cut a week later, I walked out with a cut that NO ONE has ever even come close to delivering (or recommending for that matter) in the past. Tim just has this amazing talent to size you up and determine what is really the right cut/look for you. He's very consultative and listens to what you want--definitely not pushy, but realistic with you in my opinion. The salon, and its professionals, is unpretentious in every way. Very comfortable salon, calming atmosphere. Easy to find in Montlake and parking was a snap -- no hassles like city center. If you were like me: desperate for change and hesitant at the same time, this is THE salon to embrace. I can't tell you how many people have commented and inquired as to where I went. Don't delay, you will not be disappointed. Thanks for a great cut, Tim, and looking forward to the next visit! Michael

Pros: Salon atmosphere, easy to find location, easy parking, great value, accommodating

Cons: Not a single one in this reviewers opinion!

Posted 02/15/08

I just moved to Seattle a month ago, and I have been pouring over salon reviews for weeks. Salon Blast had amazing reviews and was voted one of the top salons in the city. I was having a serious I hate my hair moment. and wanted it fixed today, I called up Salon Blast at 1:30 in the afternoon in hopes of getting squeezed in for a color. The oh-so-sweet person that answered the phone fixed me up w/ an appointment w/ Tim at 4:00 the same day. The place is perfect....everyone there was as nice as they could be....and Tim was amazing! He was super sweet. He completely listened to what I wanted and added some ideas of his own. And he is great at what he does! This is the best color that I have had in a long, long time. It's perfect! Thank you so much Salon Blast for squeezing me in and being so nice! And most importantly, thank you so much Tim for an amazing color!!!. In my opinion, this color was worth every penny.

Pros: Very polite, expert hair cutting, and coloring

Posted 02/14/08

well, I visited salon BLAST for the first time and want to say that it's the best place I've ever been!!! Julia is the best artist ever!!! She is professional and gave me advices on how to keep up my hair. Everywhere I go people ask me where I had my hair done because it looks really good and healthy! I sure want to come back more and more. HUGE A+ to salon BLAST and Julia!!!

Posted 02/01/08

Everywhere I go all that people ever do is stop and stare at my lovely hair. My Haircolor complements never cease. This ultra hip salon constantly exceeds my expectation of excellence. Courteous and respectful stylists treat me like a Queen each and every returning visit. Tim?s work is always amazing. Salon Blast atmosphere embodies a unique ambiance of peace. This not only creates for a memorable salon experience but enables me to return to the world feeling marvelous. I am not simply recommending Salon Blast. This salon has helped transform my life.

Pros: 3 years of very good service

Posted 01/29/08

Let me start by saying that Juan is unequivocally the BEST hair stylist that I have EVER been to... period. He is truly an artist whose medium just happens to be hair. With a cutting technique that can only be described as masterfully precise and personal style that is undeniably cool. When first started cutting my hair, last year, he really took the time to "learn" my hair. He extensively familiarized himself with my hair's texture, thickness, and growth pattern as well as the general shape of my head. Prior to visiting Salon Blast, I was not sure I would ever have a great haircut as my hair just happens to grow in, in a number of different directions, resulting in some pretty heinous and hard to manage cowlicks. I am not sure what kind of magic Juan worked on my hair, but I do know that cowlicks are no longer a problem, my hair is NEVER a pain to style and it consistently looks as good in week four as it did on day one. With the amount of hair that I have and speed at which it grows, I feel that my last point is a particularly important one. In fact, Juan cut my hair at the end of December and I actually received a compliment on it 3 days ago, over three weeks after the fact. Salon Blast is a clean, comfortable, inviting, and trendy space that arguably provides the best hair design and styling services in the city

Pros: My husband loves my hair

Posted 01/28/08

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your recommendation of SALON BLAST and I wanting to echo this because I had such a wonderful experience. I saw this advertisement on CitySearch and everyone spoke so highly of Tim and all of his nice stylists, and I thought I'd give him a try and I am proud to say I've found my dream stylist!! He took so much time with me, and really made me feel comfortable. We spoke for about 10 minutes about my hair. What texture it was, how it would look best with my face shape, the proportion of my face and neck and how my hair could be more flattering, and the best length my layers could be for me. I've never had a stylist talk to me about those things and it was really awesome to know that he knew what he was doing. Everything was so individualized. I highly recommend him as a great stylist and a really wonderful person. Stylists like him don't come around very often! I am glad to have had this experience.

Pros: I was very Early, and Mariah made me feel at home with her big smile, and conversation

Posted 01/15/08

I got my haircut by Mariah yesterday and when I got home my husband said "That's the best haircut you've ever had." I totally agree. I have had several bad experiences with stylists in the past who seemed to listen to what I wanted and then cut my hair differently. Mariah took the time to listen to want I wanted and then did EXACTLY what we discussed. My hair rocks! I now have a very chic shoulder length bob. Mariah took her time and made sure every hair was perfectly cut even after she was finished blowing it dry. I loved the one on one attention I received. If you think that the prices at Salon Blast are a bit high remember: you get what you pay for. My haircut was worth every penny! The salon itself is very warm and inviting. Mariah introduced me to Tim (salon owner) on my way out and he seemed very nice; as was everyone I met there.

Pros: Mariah! Location, Parking (free!)

Cons: A bit pricey but well worth it

Posted 12/28/07

My hair can be difficult to deal with because it is very curly - I've had my share of really awful haircuts from some very expensive salons that's for sure. Both Tim and Yulia are wonderful...I got one of the best cuts I have ever had from yulia a few months ago, and just had my hair colored for the second time and it looks and feels fantastic. Yulia did a wonderful job, and has a terrific sense of color and style with respect to what would look best on you. I feel great, and really love the salon. It is low key, but high style and high quality, which I value greatly. Even better, it is right in my neighborhood so I don't have to go downtown and do the whole parking thing and all.
The only thing I would change is that they don't take credit or debit cards. Cash or check only. Since I rarely use cash, and almost never write checks that can be hassle, but now that I am used to it I just remember ot bring my checkbook when I go.
Bottom line: You can't go wrong with either Tim or Yulia, and Yulia has a really terrific touch with curly hair and how color and cut affects curls.

Melissa

Pros: Parking, service, skill, color is fantastic

Cons: Does not take credit, debit cards

Posted 12/28/07

I went today to see Vanessa. I was nervous, because I have waist-length boring hair , which I have no inclination to change, and the past few years I have been to 'long hair specialists' in NYC. I also survived a number of hair nightmares between ages 10-17, so I know what I do and don't want, but am not too good at withstanding pressure. I've also been to numerous fancy salons. Vanessa was very assuring and did not pressure me at all: she must have sensed that I had no desire for layers, etc . She cut very little of my hair, just as she said she would, and she did a great job: blunt at the back, just what I asked for. She took her time and she was kind and thoughtful. I talked over color with her, too, and she was good at convincing me to to do this at a future point. No sales pressure, and the salon was not intimidating at all, as I feared it might be (I'm not a chic person, even though I usually pay the big bucks to be sure my hair is preserved properly). Vanessa was kind and trustworthy, someone I would recommend to people with long hair who value their length! I looked around for a bit before settling here, and I'm glad I did. I'll go back and feel assured when I do. By the bye, the price was quite reasonable: $55 plus tip! In NYC, I never paid less than $100 for a trim, so this is a real find. Thank you Vanessa: for listening to me, keeping my hair, giving me a nice trim and, best of all, a hairdresser in Seattle I can trust.

Pros: Good prices, kind and trustworthy, unpretentious, talent

Posted 12/27/07

I am visiting Seattle from Berlin and was on my way to the museum at Discovery Park. Lots of hipsters in black and colorful Japanese fashions; but I fell head over heels for a haircut that stood out, ran over to the girl. It was done by Tim at Salon Blast. The salon was only 5 blocks away and I got an appointment by sheer luck. I LOVE my haircut, but now I'll have to fly back to Seattle every six weeks to have it done. Oh well!

Pros: Very Creative

Posted 12/19/07

I have been going to Salon Blast for the last year and a half and could not ask for a better salon. I wanted to find a stylist that gave every client a personal touch. Mariah has always given me that experience! She gives me the best color I have had in years. Not only is the color fabulous, she also uses product that has kept my hair healthy. Her cuts are also unbelievable and I always leave feeling great. Mariah has always been available for me and we have so much fun when I come in to see her. I am getting married in a couple of months and trust no one else to give me the best hair color and cut for the big day. She has made me a loyal customer.

Pros: Personal touch, Great technique, Fun atmosphere

Posted 12/17/07

I started going to her about six months ago. She gave me a wonderful consultation. I say this because no one has ever taken the time to describe to me what colors work with my skin tones. She is very gentle, and has a special way about making me feel at ease. I like BLONDE, and she gets the color perfect. every time. If you like sipping warm tea, and getting fully pampered, she is the girl to see. She is a real professional

Pros: Perfect Color

Posted 12/12/07

I am visiting from Boston, and made an appointment with Juan to get my hair colored. He patiently worked for 3 hours foiling, and coloring a blend of beautiful, deep rich colors. The results were better then my expectations. He, and everyone in Salon Blast , are very personable, and friendly. I sipped tea, and received full pampering. the entire time I was in the Salon.
Yes the service is 5 star. I am very,very Happy

Pros: Very Easy To Find

Posted 12/11/07

I had my first Tim Wilson/Salon Blast experience today and it certainly lived up to all the other 5-Star reviews on this site. I called yesterday and was lucky enough to grab an opening from a last-minute cancellation. I was slightly apprehensive when I walked in, simply because I'd read of Tim's extensive credentials. I was a little worried that with those stellar hair-styling abilities, I may encounter an attitude that I would just have to overlook in order to get a great hairstyle. Well, I got the great color/cut and nothing but sincere intention to provide the best quality experience possible. I felt relaxed and that I was working with someone who wanted to connect with me from the get-go. The salon itself is cozy and completely unpretentious and it was a relief to realize that I was paying for service and not salon overhead. Tim was gracious from the moment I walked in and patiently listened while I did my best to communicate my expectations. He offered some photos to look at and I found just what I had envisioned. Together we arrived at just the right ideas for cut and color and that's exactly what I got. The outcome of my experience was of the utmost importance to him and he spent over three patient hours with me. The best endorsement for Tim and Salon Blast is that within an hour of leaving the salon, I had two complete strangers ask me where I had my hair done. They were actually in awe of the color, as am I. I was very happy to recommend Tim and Salon Blast to them. I will definitely be back and can't wait to see what the next steps are for my hair!

Pros: Comfortable and High Quality Experience and Tim!

Cons: None

Posted 12/05/07

||I read about her on the Salon blast website because I was looking for a person in Seattle who used Framesi Hair Coloring. She did an outstanding miracle on my hair. I told her that I am never pleased. I think it made her alittle nervous at first. It didn't matter. She finished my color, and it came out the best it has ever looked, and I am VERY PLEASED.
. I read here that it won the best of citysearch for hair coloring, and I would have given it my vote.Salon Blast is a trendy Salon. the parking is ok. not perfect, but that's Seattle. It is easy to find, and 10 minutes from work Downtown.I would give it a real 5 Star rating.

Pros: Very Good Natural Lighting

Posted 12/04/07

I generally do not write reviews. However I wanted to add to the already many compliments that others have written about on Tim, and his Salon. I have been going for a year now. I am getting married at the end of the month. I mentioned this to him on my first visit. At that time my very curly hair was dry, and the color was flat. We discussed a plan to have me ready in time to look great for my big day. I think he adds 8 colors to my hair on every visit. I really don't know how he does it, but it looks incredibly natural, and makes me look a lot younger. Who doesn't need that? I have been in 4 times this past year, and everytime I leave looking really, really good.. I am a Dentist, and see a lot of people daily, and people always ask me who does my hair. Before going to Tim, I was never asked who did my hair. I would say that he is the best hair stylist that I have ever known

Pros: Excellent Value for the time taken, cozy Salon

Posted 12/02/07

Have been going to Mariah for over a year now, and she has never failed me once. I get compliments on my hair color all the time. If you want great color, go to Mariah.

Pros: Absolutely the best colorist in town!

Cons: You have to look for parking, but you will find it in a matter of minutes.

Posted 11/27/07

Salon is an easy drive from southeast King County. Approx 30 minutes from Covington going I5 and taking first exit (Montlake) off 520. Parking can be a challenge, but once inside the atmosphere is comfortable. Price is within reason and affordable. Antonio is a genious with color and highlights. His cuts and styles are the bomb! Antonio is extremely talented and I trust my hair care to no one else.

Pros: Everything

Cons: Parking is not abundant, but easilly found.

Posted 11/26/07

I was in Whole foods, and I could not take my eyes off the checkers hair cut, and color. She told me Tim at Salon Blast did it. That was the third time I had heard someone suggest Salon Blast. My hairdresser Ghram Breakwell just retired. I loved Ghram. I spoke to Ghram recently, and he said that Tim was a great stylist, and also trained with him at Vidal Sassoon in London. That was all I needed to hear.
I checked out their website, and it reaffirmed all of the training all the stylist received, so I wouldn't be as nervous about a new stylist.
Tim was very patient with me. I was really impressed with how highly he spoke about not only the other stylists in his salon, but many other hairdressers in Seattle. He didn't have a bad word about anyone.
I told him to go ahead, and do whatever he wanted. He spoke to me about suitablity, and changed my coloring, and cut, and I love it. My husband liked it, and he never says a word about what I do with my hair.
Honestly I have received compliments from family, and at work. I was so excited, I told Tim I would write a promising review about him, and the Salon. So here you go Tim. Thanks again

Pros: it is easy to get to from the East side

Posted 11/25/07

I called Salon Blast after reading some of the stellar reviews here on Citysearch. I was desperate, as I stupidly colored my own hair at home, which turned out to be BRIGHT red, then went to another place to have them correct it. My normally light auburn hair turned out looking like a witch - it was a murky black and uneven with red undertones - a true mess! I had cried my eyes out the night before, and didn't think I would ever get even a semi-normal hair color. I called Vanessa the next morning and she got me in the same day. I felt like a idiot walking in, but nobody gave me a lecture about home hair color, or made me feel uncomfortable in any way. Vanessa is truly a gifted colorist, and she did her magic on my hair. I almost cried when I saw that my own haircolor was back! She was methodical, patient, and personable in her work. She didn't try to be a pushy salesman or try to make me buy any of thier products, which made me feel even more at ease. She even called me a few days later to check up on me, which I really appreciated. I will always be in her debt for fixing my horrible mess!

Pros: Color experts, great shapes & styles, lovely tea service, great location!

Cons: none...

Posted 11/18/07

I love shoes and makeup, but hair is Priority One. I've been to most salons: Marco Two Union Square, mode, Seven, Salon Matarazzo, Tewl, Gene Juarez, Obadiah. I know far too much on the subject.

Tim is a great listener. I have long, thick, straight hair and a round face. I hadn't seen out of my left eye for years..time for bangs. Plus a cool, dark color (deep mocha) with a few highlights.

Tim is a master. He's modest and down-to-earth, and speaks highly of his colleagues (he knows everyone and he has nothing but wonderful things to say about them and other salons). He's the first stylist to tell me I was only 10% gray (no overly aggressive coverage needed), and that full bangs wouldn't work well because my bangs naturally part in the middle of my forehead--they'd never lay right. He didn't just dismiss my request by saying they wouldn't work. Tim is gentle but fearless! He did foils, then color, and brought me a white chocolate latte as I waited. Did I mention he's the owner? He's all about the client.

Tim's cutting technique is different from any other stylist I've ever seen. Highly technical and precise. This speaks to his extensive training with Vidal (yes, the stylist and legend) and constant learning (annual trips to London, competing in shows). When my hair was dry, Tim took me outside to show me the color. The highlights were so subtle--that fabulous, "oh, I just popped over to LA last week" look. My bangs turned out really nicely. He cut them like I've never seen anyone else cut them--from the top of my head (not the top of my forehead)--which made my round face look more oval. I told him I'd given my straightening iron away, because I'd been unable to create waves with it. He busted out major Hollywood waves in less than five minutes.

I left looking and feeling like a million bucks. Love this salon, can't wait to go back!

Pros: Excellent technique, no attitude

Cons: Small space with no waiting area

Posted 11/11/07

My hair is VERY fine and fragile and I have experienced terrible breakage with past colorists and very artificial-looking (roots too chunky) highlights. I went to Vanessa and asked her for very natural, all-over highlights and she did a wonderful job. The outcome was just as I had wanted and had never been able to get from other stylists - without breakage! It was very natural and the color seemed to flow throughout instead of just at the roots, I think she said she used lowlights to blend it all in? Anyways, I will definitely go back to see Vanessa, it seems that a lot of stylists / colorists will do what THEY think is best, even if you tell them specifically something else and she really listened to what I wanted while using caution on my fragile hair.

Pros: Cute, Intimate Salon

Posted 11/11/07

After I moved to Seattle from out of state, it took me a while to find the right hairstylist -- prices seemed high in Seattle and not as much technique to back that up. Tim's haircut stands apart in that it's actually worth the price. He constantly trains himself and his staff, and personalizes the cut to my needs and character. His annual trips to London's Sassoon Academy definitely keeps him up to date about the latest techniques and technology.

My hair is not committed enough to be curly but too wavy to be called straight, so rather than cutting my hair just in the wet state, the hairstylist has to see where and how it falls when dry and cut it dry. Dry cut is an acquired skill, and not many stylists can do it, but Tim does it for me to avoid the dreaded "cut in the middle of the curl and sticking out all the time" look (only those of you with curly hair would know what I'm talking about).

This last time I took a plunge and went short, then changed my mind slightly about the cut afterward. I went back and Tim fixed me up gratis, no problem. He is very humble and considerate, and I highly recommend the salon. I've also gotten color from both Mariah and Tim; they are both great at giving you subtle (not "hey, I painted stripes" highlights) yet different (not dime-a-dozen) colors with depth.

Pros: Professional staff, Good cuts, Laid-back atmosphere

Cons: N/A

Posted 11/11/07