The Uptown Hair District 802 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408

"Worst hair experience ever! Read the many one star reviews on Yelp. Odd way to run a business… stylists are empowered by policies to fire clients, because the stylists are “seasoned.” BEWARE first time clients, the stylists pick and choose whose “ a match” from the second you walk in. What business treats clients like that? I gave the place a second chance with Todd and had another horrible experience. Done! … You may show up for your second visit and learn that the stylist isn’t there because the stylist canceled the appointment because they don’t like you, but neither the stylist nor the Hair District bothered to let you know- look at yelp reviews to see how many people had this happen to them. I arrived for my second appointment, after a bizarre first visit, and the stylist tells me she’s not doing my hair, because she’s GOD and doesn’t think we’re a match. Can you imagine if I had been attending my graduation or wedding the next day?! Many stylists there are bitter, unprofessional, rude, and intolerant of their own job - AND mediocre at their job after all that! Feel the tension at the front desk and trust your gut. For more details go to Yelp. P.S. I had the same experience as Nicole did (below) with Todd- whereby he didn’t listen to what I wanted in my cut or style and then told me to fix it myself at home. Saying he has an EGO would be an understatement, he was literally verbally abusive. Also it is true that the stylists there don’t finish their job- if you want it dried, God forbid styled, you pay something like $25 more. Do not enter this Twilight Zone, you’ll leave wondering if it’s you, and feel horrible and ripped off. I now have a fantastic hair dresser at the Hair District on France and 50th- a professionally run, relaxing, happy place. These are individually owned franchises hence the different experience."

"I really wanted to like this place, and I really wanted to like my hair, I thought maybe I was just over thinking it but every time I look in the mirror, I hate it more and more. It's awful, the color is all over the place, these chunky 2007 highlights, it'll take me forever to fix it. I feel like the bleach was left in way too long - my beautiful curls I worked so hard for are so damaged, making my hair look even worse. My bangs were also only trimmed on one side so it looks very uneven - I feel terrible because my stylist was so sweet and took a lot of time to do everything, but this isn't worth 300$. I've never felt so awful about my appearance, I'm basically hiding in my house until I can find another salon"

"**update** Lisa Marie is STILL the best, and has moved on to Paper Salon in Minneapolis, and I shall be following her expertise there! I trust Lisa Marie implicitly with my hair. My balayage is perfect each and every time - amazing blend, balance, tone, plus it grows out so naturally. She always listens to what I want, even when what I say sometimes is "i want food colors, like caramel, and honey!!"and does her best professional interpretation of that. My hair is never fried, and she actually cuts what she says she's going to cut. Sending everyone I know to Lisa Marie, and you should see her too!! (Now at Paper Salon)"