Scissors Hair Studio

Great experience! I wanted to get a hair cut and called Scissors and asked if I could come that day and they were about to close... Simone, the owner, opted to stay to cut my hair. I was worried because I have really long, thick hair and it's hard to find someone to cut it the exact way you want. I told her what I wanted and she delivered. Her staff is super friendly and really knowledgeable. I can't say enough good things about this place! Pros: Unique, trendy salon with great customer service more

Today I recieved an airbrush tan from Melanie, and I'm amazed with the results! It looks totally natural, flawless. And it only took a few minutes! I highly recommend this to anyone who's looking for a tan...it's quick, easy, and fabulous! more

Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Super haircut. Have gotten several compliments on style. Thanx Stacy! A truly scrumtrulescent hair experience. Pros: Super friendly, talented staff Cons: Wish you were closer more

So I went to Simone in August and was very pleased w/ my color, but didn't care for my cut...I tried her again in December and this time I hated my cut and w/in a day couldn't tell my hair had been highlighted at all.... When I came in I told Simone I did not know what I wanted done with my hair just something that would look good w/ my glasses and round face - I knew she had fantastic reviews about hairstyles so to end up basically with a mullet was not very good for me (also such a unflattering haircut that not once did I get a compliment, only from my best friend did I get ""its not that bad, it will grow out""... I did once again LOVE my eyebrows- I need something done with my hair, but I just don't get why I can't find someone to do my hair good more than once- my last stylist before Simone did my hair awesome the first 4 times, then suddenly hair color and cut were horrible (not just my opinion, had many tell me so)...so looking again for a stylist here in Richmond more

Due to a major color malfunction from another ""professional"" stylist, I made my appointment at Scissors because of the excellent reviews on this site. I arrived with blotchy almost black hair and orange highlights.I was received with kindess and understanding from the entire team and hoping for a miracle from Simone. Simone educated me on what to expect with an understanding this could be a process. She was able to improve the color of my hair dramatically. However, the next day, I was still not happy with the overall result. I called and was again received with understanding and told their goal was to make me happy with the results and to immediately come back in. I arrived about an hour later with nothing but compassion from Simone and her team. The best news of all was she managed to completely get my hair the color I originally wanted from the other stylist, with no evidence of it being colored 3 times in 3 weeks. My hair color and cut are superb and my hair looks and feels extremely healthy. I am utterly amazed at the quality of the entire operation, from the people to the products. I have never received such exceptional service from a salon and cannot express enough what a privilege it is to have such talent in the Richmond market. Congratulations Simone on really separating yourself from the masses. First class. Pros: Hair Color Experts; Professional; Exceptional Customer SVC Cons: May be difficult to locate on first visit more

After reading the booming reviews I quickly made an appointment at Scissors. It was kind of hard to find, but the drive and search was worth it. I asked for a cut and color. Simone made sure to know what I wanted, and fixed my hair right on. She also showed me some ways to fix my hair without as much heat damage. Overall its one of the best colors i've ever had, and it looks natural. Simone wasn't the most friendly person I've ever met, but I'm not paying her to be my friend, so I'm okay with that. I will definitly come back. Pros: Great hair cut, nice atmosphere, offers man luxerys Cons: kind of unfriendly more

Simone and Dreena were both amazing on my recent visit as a first time client to this salon. My cut and color are fabulous and Simone really took her time to discuss with me what I was looking for. This is the first time I've felt like a stylist really listened to me during a consultation since I moved to Richmond years ago. She did a great job with my poor abused hair, and even the stubborn little premature white hairs around my hairline are holding color where they usually are white again the first time I wash my face after a coloring! I got there very early for my hair appointment and Dreena gave me a wonderful facial while I waited. My eyes look amazing! My husband keeps commenting that I look so much younger, and my skin already seems much better than it did when I went in. A great experience overall! Pros: Great customer service, wonderful products and services more

I can fill up this space here and still would have more wonderful things to say about Scissors. Better yet, let me retract that statement. I could go on and on about Melanie and how wonderfully she does my hair. The first time I went into the salon, she sat down with me on the big, comfy, leather chair and talked with me about what I was looking for in my cut, a practical cut for my lifestyle, and even how I could look my appropriate age. After being offered water or a tasty beverage, she sat me down and proceeded to wash my hair. Not only did she wash and condition, she talked me through the process; teaching me the correct way to wash my hair. She worked her magic (yes, they are specialists in color) and my hair felt ten times better. Then she told me how I could best style my hair. I requested Melanie for the following two cuts and both times she has performed a hairstyling miracle. She's a wonder with scissors or a razor, a magician at styling with merely a dryer and brush, and has a priceless personality that will keep me driving an hour and a half just so she can do my hair. \r \r Excellent! Thank you, Melanie!! Pros: Gorgeous hair, beauty tips, great personality Cons: Too far away (but I'll keep going) more

Stacey a new team member at Scissors Hair Studio\r did an amazing job on my lashes!! I dont have to bother with mascara any longer and it looks soooo\r natural. Having eyelash extensions saves you so\r much time and looks so much better than mascara\r too. It takes about 45 min to an hour, the price is right and includes a follow-up visit at no additional cost. \r scissors hair studio has before, wearing mascara, and after pictures an actual client on facebook. Check it out!! Pros: So many Excellent Beauty services more

Then get to Scissors, NOW! I recently went for a regular haircut (have been a happy client of Simone for almost 10 years), when she showed me the latest beauty craze--lash extensions. Sounds wild, but lash extensions truly make a dramatic but yet oh-so-subtle impact on your everyday look. Bat your lashes without any clumps of mascara and make people do a double-take and wonder what is different and why you look so striking. I was a first-time client of Stacy, who put in my lash extensions and did a superb job of making me comfortable and look incredible. Highly recommend visiting Scissors, Stacy and trying out how something so small can make such a BIG difference on feeling great! Pros: Want extensions, for your lashes? more

I recently took an airline trip and going through the security line, had to show my driver's license. Now, I think my DL photo is decent, my hair was long at the time.\r \r Both times the security guards checking my identification looked up at me and said ""I like your haircut."" Knowing that they see hundreds of people everyday, I thought that was a real compliment!\r \r Thank you Simone! Pros: Hair style looks good after 6 weeks! Cons: It's all good. more

Simone gave me the best cut and color I've ever had, which is saying something as I'd tried coloring my hair myself and went in with not the best results! She not only saved it, but made it look great - I've gotten many complements, and everyone asks if I got it done while I was in Europe, but it was right here in Richmond! Now I'm ready for my reunion! Pros: Great advice. Full spa services. more

I discovered this place through a google search, and decided to give it a shot. There's another studio in the Shockoe area that caters specifically to men, but I didn't feel like the quality of haircut was worth the hefty price tag. Scissors, on the other hand, was definitely worth it. I got a great haircut from a very friendly stylist, and liked it so much I brought my fiancee in a couple days later, and she got a fantastic haircut!\r \r The decor is really unique. Rather than feeling sterile and hospital-like, it has a down-to-earth, lived-in feel that feels much more personal. As soon as the girl cutting my hair realized I didn't know anything about my own hair, she walked me through the process, explaining why she was doing what she was doing, and gave me tips on how to handle my hair on my own (I have longer-than-average hair). \r \r My fiancee was so impressed with her hair, that she wants to bring in all of her bridesmaids for a wedding day style and spa session in January. \r \r Scissors is a great hair studio, and well worth the expense. Highly recommended! Pros: Friendly, knowledgable staff. Great atmosphere. Cons: None that I've seen. more

I really fell hook, line, and sinker for these reviews, and you know what? I did get a fantastic haircut. Probably one of the better ones I've ever gotten. However, Simone just seemed...annoyed. I'm perfectly fine with someone having an off day, but she seemed this way both times I went. My first visit, there was another girl working there who seemed new (can't remember her name). Simone was very short with her to the point it made me feel uncomfortable for the girl. Then, Simone had the new girl style my hair after the cut (if memory serves, there was no one else waiting). Not the end of the world, but as a new client I expected and wanted to see how Simone would style my new cut. That said, Simone was very thorough, having me stand up when I was done and snipping at the odd stray to make it just right. I appreciated this. So if Simone was a little aloof the first time I went, the second time I went she was downright unsociable. Now, I don't need to make a new BFF out of my hair stylist, and in fact I quite prefer knowing that she's concentrating on what she's doing, but the one word responses and no initiation of conversation made me feel unwelcome. I felt like I was too much of a boring, suburban mom. I don't think I'm that way, but even it that was true, I'm certainly not gonna pay someone to make me feel that way! I'm not paying to be coddled either, but I don't think pleasantness is an unreasonable expectation. \r \r Clearly, more people love Simone than not, so I don't how or why I ended up having the experience I did. Ultimately, it's left me torn. Grin and bear it for a fab haircut? Maybe. Cut my losses and move on? Possbily. Learn to temper my expectations next time? Definitely. Pros: Great haircut Cons: Could have been a little friendlier more

With My Life's Ups & Downs, I Look Forward To My Visits With Simone @ Scissors. I Can Leave My Worries Behind And Have A Leveling Experience. IF I Have A Problem With ANY Of My Services All I Have To Do Is Say So! Simone Takes Care Of It To My Satisfaction. I Am A Valued Customer As Are All Of Her Clients. I'm Not Wealthy & Simone Has This In Mind When She Is Making Suggestions. She Shows Care And Concern For Me. Simone Always Makes Me Feel Like More Than Just A Client! ALWAYS HAS TREATED ME SPECIAL!!! Thank You!! Pros: Nicest Staff Cons: What are the drawbacks? more

I've been to MANY salons in Richmond and finally found what I was looking for at Scissors. I am so fussy when it comes to my hair and have often left salons disappointed. \r \r Simone is straight forward, honest and easy to talk to. She found out exactly what I wanted and made sure before I left the salon that I was completely thrilled. I have dark brown hair but love blonde and Simone was able to give me the best color I've ever had.\r \r She did my hair extensions this past week and I LOVE them. I feel so pretty and get compliments everywhere I go about how great I look. It's amazing how just having great hair makes me feel great about everything in my life...cheesy, i know - but true! \r \r Stop by Scissors and see Simone - you will be so glad you did! Pros: great price even better results Cons: decore more

It's hard to find a new hairdresser, right up there with the OB/GYN conundrum. You don't want to trust just anybody with important things, am I right? Yet, when you're new in town, you have to start somewhere. I searched city-data and found great reviews for Simone at Scissors. Plunging ahead I found the shop to be quirky and cool, and the service was fabulous. Simone really cared about the BIG change in both color and cut that I wanted to make (OK had to make) and she went the extra mile by calling me at home a few hours after my appointment to gauge my family's response and if I were still comfortable. I've NEVER had that happen, and I've lived all over the U.S. Here's a lady that can cut, color and provide wonderful customer service. Don't hesitate, you won't be sorry. Pros: A professional that puts her customer's satisfaction/comfort first Cons: Call ahead to understand the parking sitch more

I went to Scissors last night for the first time and I am so glad that I did! I chose Scissors based on the great reviews that I read here. I was not disappointed. Simone is amazing. She is very professional and you can tell how passionate she is about hair and making her clients happy. I went in for color and a cut. I wasn't sure what kind of cut I wanted but Simone knew exactly what would look best for my hair. I now have beautiful glossy color and a cut that is absolutely fabulous!! Not to mention my hubby thinks it is super hot! ; ) She is also good about explaining what she is doing and how to take care of your hair to keep it looking its best. There was also another client there getting hair extensions. I thought they looked great and really natural. They blended in with her hair beautifully. I would not have known that they were extensions! To sum things up...if you want to look beautiful go to Scissors! I will definately be going back. Thanks Simone : ) Pros: Great color and cut, friendly and attentive staff Cons: I didn't find any cons more

I have to reply to the ""Wake Up People"" review. I have been going to Simone for over 15 years. I have followed her to 3 different locations. She by no means is the type of person to write reviews about herself. Simone explains to me what she is doing to my hair and over the years I have picked up on terms that most people do not use. In response to the shop being obsessed with City Search I think you are forgetting that we are in a technical age. I don't use this site because well I have been going to Simone forever. But I do use it for things like restaurants. Getting your customers to write reviews online is actually good for business. As you can see that people have found the salon via this website. Especially in these tough times it makes sense to use all of the free marketing that is out there. I have encountered only one person in all of my time of going to Simone who did not like her haircut. I knew she did had not explained what she wanted completely and did not voice her concern over the cut. If you don't say anything how you can get what you want or get it fixed. So to the reviewer you need to get over yourself...\r \r Like I said in my response I have been going to Simone for over 15 years. I have had the bowl cut with it shaved underneath, a traditional clean cut male haircut, highlights, and razor cuts. Over the years I have realized that I do not voice what I want, primarily because I don't know how to explain. So I usually just let Simone do what she thinks is best with only minimal restrictions: it must be able to be both professional and funky. My cuts always enable me to go to work and look like a professional but when I want I can add styling products to make it a little crazy and funky. I have a ton of hair and it is very straight. When she started using the razor on my hair to cut it took out tons of the body. Needless to say I will continue to go to Simone no matter where she has her shop...\r \r \r Pros: service, cut, and color Cons: ambience more

I was ready for a Big Change haircut & my beloved former stylist is no longer in the area, so a friend told me about Simone. He & another co-worker have been going to her for years & were really happy with her work. Now, in my opinion, it's probably not too hard to give a guy a good short haircut, but the other co-worker has long, super-curly hair & I know that's got to be a bear to work with, but she always looks fabulous! I mean ""movie star"" fabulous! I was sold. First off, the place is in a cool part of town, surrounded by great indie restaurants & shops that I love. Her shop has such a great, funky but classy vibe that it makes you feel comfortable right away. Then, there's Simone & Melanie, who are both really friendly & make you feel at home. Even the background music was great, thanks to Melanie being hip to Pandora. But all of this would be nothing if the haircut wasn't good, right? Well, it was one of the best salon experiences I've ever had. Simone knew what I wanted within seconds & gave me a total rock star look!! Not only did I leave looking amazing, but she made sure I knew exactly how to style my hair (promising it would only take 10 minutes & I believe it) & told me to call if I had any questions or issues with styling on my own. To me that is the sign of someone who really cares about what they do - she doesn't just want you to look good walking out her salon door, she wants you to look good all day, every day! The upstairs of Scissors is like a spa retreat & I can't wait to bring my best friend here for a mani/pedi afternoon. If I'm feeling daring I might even try an airbrush tan one of these days! I would feel comfortable trying any of the spa services at Scissors, because I know the experience would be up to Simone's top-notch standards. Thank you so much, Simone & Melanie! I'll see you in 6 weeks. p.s. - In regards to the poster talking about being ""sweet-talked"" by someone at Scissors, well let me assure everyone here Simone does NOT up-sell, hard-sell or use any other kind of technique to get you to do something you don't want. She didn't try to talk me into trying or buying ANYTHING. She gave me the haircut I came in for & let me know she appreciated my business. A total professional. Pros: friendly, comfortable, knowledgable, talented, affordable Cons: can't think of any more