09/24/08

Antonio is my colorist

by robertdem

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

10/26/09

It's worth my money to splurge, even on my student buget

by Wagro

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

10/22/09

202 Five star ratings? People must have low standards

by westcory

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

10/14/09

I need to add to the great Hair

by bonhawbaker

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

10/03/09

Antoino is one in a million!

by MeghanTen

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

10/02/09

Antonio gave me probably the best haircut ever

by panucon

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

09/26/09

Very Polite

by Roshlake

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

09/23/09

Loyal

by lindaquinn

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

08/29/09

This is my first review

by Alinaalina

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

08/19/09

DETAILS

by mymakenabeach

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

08/17/09

From Mission Imposible to Misson Accomplished!

by mswoo

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