Tart Beauty Studio

I recently moved to Seattle from Los Angeles where I had been going to the same person for about 10 years. I was basically full blonde from highlights but when I got here I decided I didn’t want to bother with the maintenance/​finding a new hair person. I had the bright idea to go to the drugstore, get a box of brown dye, to go back to my natural color. Oh man, it was bad. It came out all splotchy and tinted green. I knew I needed saving so I found someone a block away from me that was pretty inexpensive (big mistake, I know). This person was spastic (but that is a different Unilocal review) and when I got home there was a huge patch on the back of my hair that he missed all together. At this point I was ready to fly back to LA and have my guy fix my whole situation. I decided to give a google/​yelp search a whirl and I found Tart. I ended up seeing Lauren and she was amazing. We kept the roots as they were and did a mild ombré (not too harsh or drastic). She took the time to discuss and explain the steps involved to get the look I ultimately want to achieve. I really appreciated that every step of the way she was explaining what she was doing. Not only did she do a great job but she was also a delight! Towards the end I asked her about curling irons and she showed me an easy say to curl my hair. I booked my next appointment while I was there. I’m very happy to have found my new Seattle hair person :)

Lauren colored my hair and did an excellent job. I will be returning for sure! She is a true artist and is also adorable and friendly! The salon is in the basement of a small building but has high ceilings and skylights, so it’s actually a very nice space.

Found Tart on Google. Went to see Amalia — she did a wonderful job! I’ve been to a few different salons around Seattle over the years, but haven’t found one that I would call «my salon.» After visiting Tart, I was very impressed and will definitely return.

I would be LOST without my girl Elizabeth! Making me feel pretty is what she does best. I have been going to Elizabeth for 7 years and WILL. NOT. STOP. Let’s itemize everything that’s great about her and the salon, mmm?
1. Expertise — She kills it with cuts and color. Kills it. She has make me a bright blonde with inky streaks with an asymmetrical cut and also played it down a little with an ashy blonde shag. Girl is versatile. Never one to push, she will always ask you «What are you feeling?» before she gets to work. She doesn’t ruffle when a high-​maintenance diva like yours truly asks for bangs to be cut a certain way.
2. Rates — She’s affordable, ’nuff said. Plus — if I swing in for bang or neck clean-​ups, she doesn’t charge me. Boom.
3. Conversation — Always one to gab, the time flies when you’re in her chair. Not feeling chatty? That’s OK, too. She’ll work her magic and let you pour over the latest US Weekly.
4. Location — Tart is tucked away next to the CHASE bank in Ballard, a perfect location for grabbing a Starbucks and hitting up a few stores before your new do’. Parking is usually pretty easy.
5. Salon — Everything about this place is adorable, from the glam chandelier to the edgy little hairboppers to the fact that all the stylist call each other «Tarts,» it’s real eye candy, people.
Enjoy! And if Elizabeth has a 6 month long waiting list to get in, I only have myself to blame.

Met a little girl with the most wonderful cut and she told me she always goes to Tart. I read all the bios and made an appointment with Elizabeth. It was a delightful experience and she humored me in doing photos with me for my daughter. Took the hair to the event that night (okay it was last March, I’d forgotten my Unilocal password) and got raves and found I was surrounded by other Elizabeth fans.

I recently moved to Seattle and the search to find a hair salon was on… I came across Tart and decided to try them out… I am so happy I did! I saw Sara and she was amazing! Sara is very easy and fun to talk with, and although I wasn’t sure what I wanted with my hair (I’ve been growing it out for a while now and felt lost) Sara was able to help guide me to a style that was perfect for me! I felt like a new person by the time she was finished! I highly recommend you check out Sara and Tart!

I have been going to Tart for about 2 years and have a wonderful experience every time! I see Elizabeth for my cuts and colors and I’m never disappointed. She provides a consult at the beginning as to what I’m hoping to achieve and gives her best recommendations and I trust her completely.
The studio is small but has lots of charm! I would highly recommend Tart salon and Elizabeth for all your hair needs.

The Tarts at Tart are fantastic! You can’t go wrong with any of the stylists. They are all artists and it is so fun to watch them work with clients. These ladies really take the time to listen to their clients and create looks that are unique and thoughtful. The stylists all support each other and you can tell they love being at the salon. Their commitment to continuing education shines through as they deliver amazing results. The space is inviting and welcoming with great product options. Be sure to book an appointment soon!

Becky is amazing!!! Best experience I’ve ever had with a stylist and she is awesome with color. My hair always feels a million times better after I see her. I love the products they use here and the salon itself is super cute.

This review is long overdue. I recently moved, and trying to find a new salon in my new city has made me miss Lauren/​Tart.
— Stylist — Lauren was a great fit for me. I felt very comfortable, there was always a good balance between chatting and quiet, which I like since salon time is my relax time. She also was great at answering my questions about potential styles or pics I would bring in, giving me an honest opinion about how it would work for my hair/​maintenance schedule.
A+ for her bangs cutting/​styling
A++ for teaching me how to use a curling iron properly
I’d also like to note my Asian ethnicity, as that can factor in. Lauren was a pro with my particular hair texture.
— Salon ambience — well-​lit, chic and not intimidating at all
— Convenience — super-​easy online booking/​updates. This has been super hard to find in my new city, so I must have taken this for granted.
Minus 1 star since Lauren is so great that you have to book well in advance. This can be inconvenient, but also shows what a big clientele she has. Thanks Lauren for all of the great haircuts!

Love the energy of this small Ballard salon. Elizabeth has a great sense of style & fun personality. But I really appreciate is that she continues to keep current with style seminars, which is what I look for in a stylist.
My cut and color was spot on!
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Lauren gave me a beautiful cut and color recently. She did a great job figuring out what I wanted and then made it happen. Definitely the best haircut I’ve had in a long time.

I’ve been so pleased with the conditioning treatment and blowouts I have received from Elizabeth! She is easy to chat with, committed to creating the look you want and is so knowledgable about hair. With Elizabeth, you are in good hands. Looking forward to the next time!

Drive an hour and a half for a haircut? Yes, if Sara is cutting it. I drove from Bellingham and scheduled her in with my other errands. GREAT haircut, fair price, and fast. This is probably one of the few haircuts in the last two years where I actually like everything about it. I totally recommend her.

This review is simply about the booking process.
I found Tart Studio on Unilocal and loved all the rav reviews. A few friends also recommended them. My previous hairdresser moved away and I needed to find someone nearby in Ballard. I am not the kind of person to make my next appointment ahead of time, so I generally wait until my hair is driving me bananas (between 2 – 3 months) and try to schedule something within a week or two.
I had my hair done last time with Becky at Tart and she did a fantastic job and the salon was lovely. Now I am due again for a cut and I thought I’d see who was available. The site is not set up for new clients. It is not user friendly at all. If you don’t need new clients, I’m sure the site works just fine, but for those of us that need a cut and are willing to see a whomever has first available time slots that isn’t really an option. Most of the stylists are booked 1 – 2 months out. You have to select them all individually and look at their calendars.
I called and received a call back from Lauren which I appreciated, but the best they could do since they are all independant stylists was to look online at the calendar for each stylist for the next available appointment. Getting on a cancellation list online isn’t an option either.
Again, if they don’t need new clients good for them. If they do, they might want to consider the process. Super bummed, but off to find another option.

I adore going to Tart Beauty Studio for my hair cuts. I have been going to Reagan for about 2 and half years and I’m so glad I chose her as my stylist. I’m not the best ‘gabber’ or small conversationalist while getting salon services yet being with Reagan is like hanging out with a close friend. She immediately made me feel comfortable and I found myself talking her ear off the first time I sat down in her chair – something I normally don’t do at salons.
She is an amazing stylist, she really listens (I can be picky on length) and it’s like she can see the vision inside my head and make it appear in the mirror before me when she’s finished. Voilà!
I did worry when she changed her hours to business-​week style hours – same as my work schedule but luckily, I work in Ballard and can take a long lunch to pop over to Tart. She can wash, cut, dry, and wonderfully style my longish hair in about an hour so I’m back to work with lovely salon styled hair and a kicky confidence boost. An excellent way to spend a lunch break – I very much recommend Reagan, especially if you live or work in the Ballard area.

Having just moved to the the neighborhood, I was excited to try Tart Beauty Studio for the first time today. My long hair had been long overdue for a cut and color, and I was ready to get it done.
Becky is the best hair stylist I’ve ever encountered in my 9 years of living in Seattle. She’s personable, really thoughtful about the vision I had for my hair, and gave me hair that is absolutely gorgeous. It sounds like she’s built ip quite a huge following from her previous life in Portland, OR. Turns out that she even grew up int be same Oregon city as me and went to the same high school. Fate!
Balayage, an amazing scalp massage, a quick hair cut, plus… who knew that curling hair with a flat iron could yield such amazing results?!? She even took the time to teach me this.
Thanks, Becky, for my amazing hair!

My first Tart experience was fantastic. I was a little nervous about changing salons, but after reading so many positive Unilocal reviews, I decided to go for it. The results? I’m so relieved and happy with my new cut.
My appointment was for a trim with Lauren George, who warmly welcomed me at the door. She listened as I gave her the rundown of my previous stylist’s advice and styling suggestions to keep my hair healthy as I grow it long. The first question Lauren asked was about my centered part (which I wasn’t a huge fan of, but was something my previous stylist insisted I kept as it «looked more natural» with fine hair). Lauren offered great advice on how we could move forward with a trimming schedule and style to reach my long-​haired goal.
After a lovely shampoo and scalp massage, Lauren trimmed and styled my hair perfectly. The best part? The part! Without my explaining how I always parted my hair to the left (prior to the middle fiasco) Lauren went the left route, which made me love her even more. When I asked why she chose to style it this way, she replied simply that it looked the best to her. (Which it absolutely does to me also). Sold! I will definitely be back for my next trim and color.

Tart is Sweet!
I adore this charming place. Literally ALL the stylists I’ve ever seen here are top notch!
My go-​to is Elizabeth who is as talented as she is delightful to chat with. She is so adept at listening to what you want and providing it or when I haven’t a clue she has known just what to do. I love love love her!
My hair is lush, getting longer and I feel so good about supporting this local gem.
One of the best aspects of this place is the harmonious environment, everybody truly gets along and enjoys what they do!
Oh Tart you make going to get my hair did SO sweet!!!

Absolutely love that after all this time I can still come back to see Reagan and it’s like the years were mere minutes & we pick up where we left off. She still gets me and I can give her all kinds of ideas that I want and she delivers. Reagan is amazing and I’m sad she doesn’t have Saturday hours anymore, but that just means I get to take off random weekdays to see her. The studio is beautiful as it always has been and when I went yesterday the skylight in the center of the ceiling was awesome on such a sunny day. The other girls who work here seem cool too and they also have plenty of hair products to purchase if need be, especially Davines products. They also sell BKR glass water bottles now, my favorite. Their prices are so decent and service is top notch. I love my new reddish ‘do, Reagan!