Urbaca Salon

05/22/09

I can't look in the mirror

by bellinghamnmft

I don't know what to do. I now have hideously short choppy hair and look HORRIBLE. I cry every time I look in the mirror. John, who is a nice enough guy, for some reason decided to just chop and chop and chop away at my hair, even though I said I really need to still be able to get it into a ponytail after the cut. The cut accentuates my most unattractive feature, which is a sharp jawline. I honestly do not know what I'm going to do; it's not like it can be fixed. I just have to wait for it to grow (which will likely be about a year)! Oh my gosh, I cannot get my head around the idea that I have to wait a year before I can look in the mirror and not cry.

• Pros: Really nice space, friendly owner
• Cons: I HATE MY HAIRCUT!

03/28/09

Caroline is AMAZING!

by Kenya87

I have never been to someone that I trust so much with my hair, I am very particular about every detail about my hair color, cut and style and Caroline exceeds my expectations every single time. I have been seeing her for over a year and have referred many friends to her that are now her clients.

Overall, Urbaca and is a wonderful salon and I highly recommend it!

• Pros: Example: best croissants in town
• Cons: NONE

02/19/09

Great hair style and cut by John-VERY happy!

by sweetonion

I just had my hair cut and styled by John Lee. He is GREAT!! This was my 1st visit to Urbaca and I have to say that my experience from setting up my appointment with Joe over the phone, my reminder phone call for my appointment, my incredible hair style to the 2 girls at the counter on my way out has been the best I have ever had at any salon I have been to. This is the 1st time I can say that I actually have a "hair style" and not just a "hair cut". I LOVE IT!!! I don't think that I have ever really liked my hair cuts until now.

John-you are awesome! You took your time, talked to me about the 3 different pictures of styles that I had brought in and went with the best one to fit my face.

The salon is in a cool building close to places to eat, shop etc. I would most definately recommend John as a stylist!

• Pros: You can park in Pearl Bakery parking lot.

10/22/08

What Urbaca Does When Things Aren't Right

by unanimouss29

Hi, I work for Urbaca! I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with your haircut, dubhemerak3000.

Despite our best efforts, miscommunications, mis-matched stylist-guest personalities, and plain old mistakes DO happen, which is why if you are not completely happy with any service or product you receive from Urbaca, please let us know ASAP! We do our very best to make things right, with another stylist, if necessary. Thank you for giving your honest opinion and feedback, we monitor all of our comments to make sure we are doing the best services we can!

dubhemerak3000, if you are comfortable doing so, PLEASE call the salon 503.241.5030 and ask for me (Sherry) and we will do what we can to help you find they style you're looking for.

10/15/08

Not worth fifty bucks

by dubhemerak3000

I suppose this place isn't so bad, but if you know what you want in a haircut, I really don't recommend it. I told the hairstylist exactly what I wanted, and she did nothing I asked her to do because she wanted to do what she was "into." I think it's great that there's so much passion, but if I'm going to pay fifty dollars I expect--well, first of all, to actually get my hair *cut*, which didn't really happen, and I expect for the haircut to be nice. Coming out of the salon I was angry at how little of a difference there was from when I stepped in; and just two weeks afterward, I look like a misshaven dog. So, if you already know what you're looking for and if you like *short* hair, I don't recommend this place. I will definitely not be going back. I wish I could get a refund.

• Pros: nice place, friendly staff
• Cons: short haircuts are no good

05/22/08

Locks of Love

by spoogie

I, along with two co-workers hunted high and low to find a good salon in town that participates in the "Locks of Love" program. Which collects hair donations, and creates wigs for children with hair loss.

Urbaca was not only willing to do the cuts, & ship the hair, and get my co-workers and I in all at the same time, but it was FREE OF CHARGE. Many other salons offered the service, but charged for the styling cut afterwards. To me, it seems a bit selfish to charge when it's for charity. I think it is great that Urbaca, and it's employees are selfless enough to do such a good deed, free of charge!!

I will definitely go back to this salon specifically for that reason. I had a "junior stylist" Melissa, I believe. She did a great job on my hair after the inital cut, I will go to her in the future to maintain my new short style!

• Pros: Locks of Love, Free Parking, Great Staff, Good Atmosphere
• Cons: Didn't find one!

03/13/08

The friendliest high end salon!

by superkitten

I love this place because it looks like a high end salon, provides high end services, has high end employees, but isn't the slightest bit snobby and the prices are not what you'd think they would be.

I have received the greatest hair cut I've ever had from Caroline twice now. She's great at recommending ideas, but isn't pushy about it either. I love this girl! I will never let anyone else touch my hair again.

• Pros: Everything!
• Cons: Couldn't find a thing wrong with this place if I tried.

12/18/07

Great customer services.

by marik7

Great customer services. Jeff was the best stylist. I lost his track. If somebody knows where he is now please write.

06/14/07

Great Salon!

by cmacarson

I went in to Urbaca for color, I had Caroline, she put in low lights and highlights and was able to make my skin look like it was glowing! I definitely recommend Urbaca!

• Pros: Great Place! Free Parking in the Pearl, are you kidding me!
• Cons: None :)

10/19/06

WONDERFUL facial!

by akhut

Just got a facial yesterday with Sherry and it was absolutely wonderful! Her technique is to die for!! I got exactly what I came for... smooth skin, relaxation, and a skin care regimen to maintain. I definitely will be returning! I just wish I found this place sooner... Thanks Sherry & Urbaca! =)

• Pros: facials!, parking lot, great products
• Cons: none so far...