For one: All the NEGATIVE reviews are written by clients and the positive reviews ARE WRITTEN BY DUQUE. Here is why: 1) This place is awful, the staff will talk your ear off about how amazing they... More

For one: All the NEGATIVE reviews are written by clients and the positive reviews ARE WRITTEN BY DUQUE. Here is why: 1) This place is awful, the staff will talk your ear off about how amazing they are. Smoke and mirrors... 2) All the positive reviews have headlines with exclamation points! 3) All the positive reviews are written by a username that has no other reviews (think about it). 4) Real people do not talk the way the positive reviews are written. 5) I received a service that was dreadful and I question whether or not it was sanitary if they had to keep reassuring me that it was (think about it) 6) It is poor business practice to speak of past employees and clients. 7) The prices are so unbearable and do not reflect the quality of service. I walked out of unsatisfied and thought about it more and started to wonder if anyone else shared my experience. To my dismay... many people did. The main problem is the staff. They truly have NO IDEA what they are doing but they talk a good game. They make you feel like they are honest... but then you start paying attention to what they are saying. If you need to find out for yourself I urge you to pay attention. You will find out for yourself as the owner put it. You will find out that the business plan is made to trick people like me into spending money on their horrible services... and we are left feeling ripped off. The one thing they are great at... to be fair... smoke and mirrors. Pros: absolutely none Cons: Where do I begin
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I've been here several times, had my hair cut by owners each time. At first I was impressed by their big talk of how superior their particular technique, product, etc. etc was compared to the rest... More

I've been here several times, had my hair cut by owners each time. At first I was impressed by their big talk of how superior their particular technique, product, etc. etc was compared to the rest of the world. After a few visits that got quite old and realized how incredibly arrogant the owners are. Additionally, I feel I was treated like a wallet, not a real person. They constantly pushed items on me, and I felt like they saw me as a wallet and nothing else. I finally decided that these are not the kind of people that deserve my business. I have found I can get a cut of the same quality for at least $20 cheaper and not have to put up with the attitude and constant pushing of their very expensive products and services. Pros: decent hair cut Cons: very overpriced, arrogant staff and owners
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being hispanic I have really unruly thick brows that it seems like every waxer is trying to "thin." I'm really glad I found Autumn she totally supports a beautifully shaped natural looking brow... More

being hispanic I have really unruly thick brows that it seems like every waxer is trying to "thin." I'm really glad I found Autumn she totally supports a beautifully shaped natural looking brow that's not overdone. she even spent the time to talk about home care instead of the normal rip and ship out you get at the cheap-o asian joints. this is the eyebrow spot for sure. Pros: eyebrows Cons: hard to get in sometimes
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This is a really great group of people to trust with your beauty needs. I've seen both Robert and Bruno for numerous hair services and this week I got the pleasure of spending some time with Autumn... More

This is a really great group of people to trust with your beauty needs. I've seen both Robert and Bruno for numerous hair services and this week I got the pleasure of spending some time with Autumn for a body treatment. I have to say I've never been the type to get regular pampering outside of the basic hair/skin routine..but the scrub I got was unbelieveable. My skin feels like silk, I'm totally relaxed and my work week went tons better. Also, this is a place that actually follows through on the free makeup touchup after your services. Whatever you're needing, duque will definitely take care of you.
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what can i say... love this place. always great and i leave with a haircut that is exactly what i want... and need. badly. Pros: comfortable, talented, professional

what can i say... love this place. always great and i leave with a haircut that is exactly what i want... and need. badly. Pros: comfortable, talented, professional
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If you're a blonde I'm sure you know how ridiculous it is to try and get the perfect shade when some hairdressers interpret "natural" as butter yellow! yuck! I've been going to Robert for about two... More

If you're a blonde I'm sure you know how ridiculous it is to try and get the perfect shade when some hairdressers interpret "natural" as butter yellow! yuck! I've been going to Robert for about two years now (Sorry Robert I've owed you thie review a while!) and he knows how to make my very not-natural blonde look like it grows out of my head that way! He's such a perfectionist and I can tell from not only my perfect color but the time he takes to painstakingly straighten my hair afterwards. If you haven't seen the space it's worth stopping by as well. They have some super cute jewelry...almost as cute as my hairdresser! (Tell Giovanna I'm only kidding Robert) Great great place and an even better group of people. Pros: Perfect color, space, music and shopping Cons: Sold out of my favorite shampoo a lot =(
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After the last fiasco with my stylist at a salon that shall remain nameless I was ready to give someone new a chance. How lucky to find Bruno @ Duque! I liked that his online biography said... More

After the last fiasco with my stylist at a salon that shall remain nameless I was ready to give someone new a chance. How lucky to find Bruno @ Duque! I liked that his online biography said something about "sculpting" hair and he was the first stylist that actually listened to me. My hair moves like it never did before, my products actually work and I couldn't be happier with his prices after paying $200 for my last disaster haircut. Stay tuned for another review on my color appt in 3 weeks ;) Pros: my envious haircut Cons: parking in ballard and the drive from the freeway
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C’mon now. Even in a recession, a girl’s gotta look good! If you’re in need of a pampering pick-me-up, I recommend Duque (“doo-kay”) Salon in Ballard. Here, you’re transported to a cell phone-free... More

C’mon now. Even in a recession, a girl’s gotta look good! If you’re in need of a pampering pick-me-up, I recommend Duque (“doo-kay”) Salon in Ballard. Here, you’re transported to a cell phone-free zone where you are the center of attention. They take you and beauty seriously, ladies, and you’ll walk out looking like a million bucks—without spending it. Stylists at Duque use the “dry cut” method. You might cringe at the thought, but you’ll quickly become a convert, as will your friends when they swoon over your meticulous look. Duque also offers a quaint nail loft, calming spa services, and the perfect brow wax. Q: What could be better than a quiet, relaxing salon whose truthful motto is “we fix bad hair”? A: A salon that devotes part of its charming exposed-brick space to more than just walls and walls of product. Instead, Duque rounds out its impressive list of services with a boutique complete with an eclectic collection of handbags, clothing, baubles, and precious gifts that even our penny-pinching budgets can afford. My hair? Hot. My color? Perfect. My stylist? Bruno. Pros: Expertise, Customer Service, Atmosphere Cons: None
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I'm a transplant in Seattle and I have to say duque was the best spa and salon experience I have had to date. Robert is phenomenal at cutting hair (who knew you could cut it dry? It works!) and... More

I'm a transplant in Seattle and I have to say duque was the best spa and salon experience I have had to date. Robert is phenomenal at cutting hair (who knew you could cut it dry? It works!) and as far as the spa goes if you have troublesome skin and find it hard to trust someone you're in very capable hands with Autumn. Don't miss this place..
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Autumn is Seattle's premier brow queen. She always makes my brows look fabulous. I love the tint, too. She's very funny, always cordial and makes the entire experience a treat. The front desk... More

Autumn is Seattle's premier brow queen. She always makes my brows look fabulous. I love the tint, too. She's very funny, always cordial and makes the entire experience a treat. The front desk could use a bit of tweaking in the cordiality and welcoming departments. Just sayin'. But don't let that deter you from going there and enjoying the luscious (and complimentary!) hand scrub after you get your lovely new brows! Pros: Excellent brow shaping and tinting Cons: Parking, slightly off-putting front desk
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