The Salon

Tamara took me from two feet of hair to the most beautiful short bob I could’ve dreamed of. She stayed open late to finish my cut, which took a while because she checked in with me at different lengths and asked if I wanted it shorter. I drove from Oxford, MS for the cut and couldn’t be happier with the results.

I found Grace by reading reviews on Unilocal.I had shoulder length hair and wanted a change to a more updated style — sassy is the word. I took Grace 3 – 4 pics of what I had in mind and she did a FANTASTIC job at listening to what I wanted and then cutting/​coloring my hair. I am very happy with the cut and color and the way Grace listens and her talent. Have been back for a follow up cut and color and very happy again. Would recommend!

My husband found Tamara on Unilocal and I finally decided I had been in Memphis long enough and needed to find someone to cut my hair here. Tamara was wonderful and listened to what I want. I will definitely be back!

I just moved back from Seattle where I had beloved stylist. Change is tough so I trusted the Unilocal reviews on The Salon and found them to be true! Tamara was great and I’m happy to say that I’ve found a new stylist.

Had a color and style, very happy with the result! Tamara was friendly and did an excellent job. Enjoyed my time there, nearly 2 hours flew by and I walked out feeling fabulous :) What more can you ask of a salon? Highly recommended

I moved to Memphis 3 years ago and was desperately searching for a good place to get my hair cut. I am young-​ish (25 years old) and am extremely picky about how my hair gets done and who does it. I read some reviews online for «The Salon» and they seemed decent enough, but I don’t think the reviews do this place justice! The staff is absolutely AMAZING and extremely friendly! I get my hair done by Tamera and she is just the sweetest thing! She definitely knows what the modern hairstyles are, but makes sure that it suites your face. She takes a lot of time getting to know her customers and takes a good amount of time making sure to get their hair done right. I did try the high-​end salons twice while in Memphis just because I had a gift certificate to that place, but I always left feeling extremely disappointed by the service and sometimes the inexperience of the stylist doing my hair. This is NOT the case at «The Salon»!!! I am absolutely in love with this place and will NOT go to another place while I live in Memphis. Definitely a great price and wonderful staff! I don’t think you will be disappointed!

Angel quickly became my favorite stylist I’ve ever had. Witty, easy going and fun are all words that come to mind but don’t begin to do her justice. She cut my hair while making me laugh and did a good job in an efficient manner. I’m definitely going back!

Okay Ladies, have you ever wanted a change in your «Do» and no one would listen? Well, I went to three different stylists in 6 months and kept getting the same freaking haircut, maybe a little shorter but the same damn cut none– the-​less (maybe they were scared to try something new themselves), I don’t know and I don’t care.
My sister had been telling me I needed to try Grace. Loved her! A great stylist and she really listened to me AND made suggestions. I left feeling like a «brand new me» with my sassy new LOB.
P. S. — My fiancé’, who wasn’t especially crazy about me chopping my hair, loved it too! If you want something cute and edgy for Spring, give Miss Grace a try.

I am beyond shocked this place has a 5 star rating. It is very misleading. This has by far been the worst hair cut I have ever had in my life! I made an appointment here based on reviews, and wish I did not. I asked for a trim to be consistent with my already medium length layered hair. I received a 3 layer blunt cut. Basically, she grabbed a top layer, cut straight across, then a middle layer, cut straight across, etc. It has taken at least 2 other cuts from another stylist to correct the cut, so I am still able to wear it in a pony tail to hide it. I would NEVER recommend this place.

I’ve only been in Memphis 6 months. Being new to the city I have been nervous to cut my hair with an unfamiliar stylist. After reading reviews I scheduled an appointment with Grace and couldn’t be happier with the results! I would definitely recommend Grace! :)

Listen, I’m a thirty year old woman who has never, ever liked going to get my hair cut. Stylists never seemed to understand what I want, and I would rather spend the money on having a beer and cutting it myself. That is, until Tamara.
I keep it short, somewhere between boyish and grown up lady. She listens to what I tell her and I get the perfect balanced, low maintenance cut I want every time.
I got a wax this time, too, and nearly fell asleep in the chair under her gentle, hair-​ripping.
I’ve even taken my young kids (3 & 5) to her, and she made them feel very fancy. (A heart shaped French braid?! Loved it.)
Thanks to the only person I have ever trusted to cut my hair more than once.

I absolutely love Grace! My hair is curly wavy but is on the fine side which tends to make finding a stylist hard. However, Grace seems to make magic every time I’m in her chair.

Tamara, you are simply amazing. I’ve been going to you to get my hair done for a few years now and I have never been disappointed. Thank you once again for a fresh cut and color. My hair looks great!

I got the best haircut of my life from Tamara. She really took her time, first to listen carefully for what I wanted, and then to cut and style in the right way – even though it seemed to be closing time on a Saturday. We also had a really nice chat about the fun things to do in Memphis. Price was great considering what women’s cuts usually go for. I definitely recommend and I will surely be back.

I have been using the same stylist for as long as I’ve been in Memphis. When she was unavailable I was a bit afraid to try somewhere new. The Salon was the perfect choice. I called and they got me in the same day. Angel was fantastic. I paid $ 35+tip for wash, cut, and style. I would highly recommend The Salon.

I didn’t even know that this place existed until recently. I got a couple of bad haircuts (and not-​so-​great customer service) at Empire, and KNEW I had to find my old stylist. Grace used to do my hair at Hi Gorgeous a couple of years ago — and thanks to Unilocal,found out she was at The Salon. I booked an appointment stat. It was great being in her chair again! The salon itself is small and unassuming; you won’t find it a marvel of interior design, but you will be pleased at the talented stylists and excellent customer service. First, Grace gave me a smashing haircut and then styled it nicely for an event. My appointment was at 10am but the style stayed intact until 11pm when I unraveled my hair. I had lovely waves the next day, too. Highly recommend.

Reasons I love the Salon:
1. I totally forgot about an appointment. Not only did Grace book me for her next opening, she was nice to me and gave me a great haircut even though I TOTALLY VAMPED on my first appointment. Also, I called her as my school was freaking out over a tornado warning to let her know I’d be late to my second appointment, and she was very nice about it and said she would wait and just to call when the storm warning was over to check in about whether we could meet that day or reschedule. (As it turned out, I was only going to be about 10 minutes late, and she was able to see me that day).
2. No negative gossipy-​vibe here, and no pressure to tell Grace my life story. I really appreciate a stylist who is friendly and kind, but not trying to force some intimate connection at our first meeting. Maybe it’s the difference between 20 year-​old me and 30-​something year-​old me, but I don’t need a new best friend every time I get a haircut.
3. Grace really listened to me. I went in with a chin-​length bob, which a stylist at another salon had given me when I showed her a picture of a much-​shorter cut for my very-​curly hair. Grace instantly saw what I wanted, and was enthusiastic about helping me go from long to short. Three weeks later, and I still love this haircut, whether I blow-​dry it or not. Grace was also careful not to badmouth the stylist who gave me the dreaded shoulder-​bob, affording her the benefit of the doubt. «Maybe,» she said, «she’d had someone cry in her chair that day, and she was worried you didn’t really want to go short.»
But I did, and Grace helped me, and I will be back again and again!
Practical tip: You can park in the lot behind the Gilmore and go in the back door (watch your step going in) or on the street on Madison.

I’ve been living in Memphis for a little over 10 years now and in midtown for basically that long. And let’s just say it’s taken me about that long to find someone that I trust with my hair. I’ve been everywhere, even the really high priced places, and always left feeling mostly «MEH» about the whole thing. I’m a guy so you wouldn’t think I’d be so picky about it, but I am.
Luckily for me, by the powers of twitter, I stumbled upon a glorious place called The Salon run by a glorious woman named Tamara who now holds the title for «Person I’ve Let Cut My Hair More Than Twice», I guess I oughta get her a medal or trophy or something… or just a giant picture of my hair.
Anyway, the place is simple and clean and… FRIENDLY! Everyone in there is so freakin’ nice that I almost have to remind myself I’m in midtown. I used to dread getting my hair cut and the awkward conversations that were forced upon me by the «stylists» but now I look forward to gossip-​time and leaving looking 100 203 920 9302times better than when I walked in. So yeah, go here, support local businesses, and be happy!

At most places, a men’s haircut typically isn’t much of an experience, often just a quick pit stop at a fantastic sam’s and few drags off a set of guarded clippers, and after giving up a half hour of your time you go find something more interesting to do.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
The Salon pampers me like a king, Angel keeps me cracking the whole time and the entire shop makes me feel right at home. Prices are good, its a stones throw from my house, I get to support a great Midtown business and I walk out happy as a clam.
Boring haircuts no more! See you next month!

It’s due to the previous reviews by several Elite ’12 that had me excited about The Salon. First off, it’s my kind of place; clean, small and personal. I’ve started with fingers/​toes with Miss Jackie. She’s a treat. Best mani I’ve had in some time. The back-​to-​basics set up takes some getting used to but hell, I’m easy ;)
My only less-​than-​stellar comment would be about the price however that’s on me for assuming based on the general pricing for cuts & colors but since everyone is an independent contractor far be it from me to say it wasn’t worth it… which I won’t…because it wasn’t.
While in there I started a chat with Angel. She gave me a general quote for cut/​color which suited me right down to the ground. I will make that appointment for next week.
In the mean time, It’s bloody hot outside so I’m going to put me feet up and admire my pretty toes between commercials while I watch the last 2 episodes of Mad Men. Joan Harris is my hero and it’s not because we’re both no-​nonsense red heads unable to look straight down and see our shoes.