Callista Salon & Day Spa

Love Callista! Sandy has cut & colored my hair for years. I would follow her anywhere! She is truly the best. My cut and color are perfect everytime. Highly, highly reccomend to anyone looking to try a great salon. more

Mandy has been my stylist for over 8 years. I am very particular about great stylists and tried several in the Uptown area and surrounding Concord locations before finding Mandy. She has always been helpful in style choices and ideas for me. I have developed a friendship with her through the years and who doesn't want free therapy during their salon visit! HA! I love the Aveda products and advice that Mandy provides. Mandy is positive, funny, truthful and not full of drama as I've witnessed in others. There is not a time left from Calista that I didn't smile or need to give her a hug for a great salon visit. Go see rockin' Mandy! She's got skills! Calista has moved locations but I do not feel like the salon service or atmosphere has failed because of this logistical change. Some complaints are expected as people don't like change but a good stylist is hard to find along with great client service. The color of the walls has changed which I can't understand how that is a complaint. The AC also worked perfectly when I was there during my last several visits. The parking can be tricky to maneuver when it is crowded but that has nothing to do with the salon itself. Sherry is the salon manager. She never has missed calling me to remind me of an upcoming visit even though she schedules appointments for a year for me. Sherry is also great at working to change a time slot if needed. She is always very sweet at greeting and departures from my visit and even if it's a quick drop-in for products. I dislike going to local businesses and they do not acknowledge that you are even in the building. I have never been treated that way by Sherry. Thanks for the great job at Calista ladies and I look forward to 80 more years! more

Callista Salon is the BEST Salon that I have been to!!! It's friendly and very relaxing. When I was reading one of the reviews about the children I notice that they said it wasnt child friendly. Callista's is very child friendly, but there are limits. You should keep up with your children and not having them touch things because they may get hurt. Salons are not daycares and its suppose to be a get a-way for some women and having a messing child or screaming child while your trying to relax is not a great get a-way. And also if the stylist and the mother is worried about the child(ren) then mistakes and accidents can be made or happen. But the best part is Mandy Davis she is a great hair stylist, I would never go to anyone but her. She cuts your hair the way you tell her to and the way she dyes your hair it is amazing! And that is great because most stylist don't listen. And your never get the results that you want, but when she cuts and dyes my hair its always prefect!!!! She takes her time and we always have a great conversation. This place is very professional. And I can't wait for my next hair cut and dye!!!!! Thank you Mandy!!!!! more

As I started to write my review of my experience with Sandy I noticed some of the comments that were being said about Callista's and I totally disagree with them. Sandy the co-owner is a wonderful person and she is an awsome hair stylist. She has been doing my hair for about 6 years. I get so many compliments on my hair and I would recommend any one to her. The atsomphere is very relaxing and a fun place to get your hair done. The other hair stylist are very nice and always make you feel welcomed when you arrive and Sherry at the front desk is the best, she calls you to remind you of your appointment, she greets you with a smile as you walk thru the doors, she makes sure you are comfortable as you wait for your hair appointment. I noticed that when I went to the Salon in October there were several stylist that were no longer there because one of the stylist opened up her on business and ask some stylist to go with her.Callista's is still the best place to get pampered. Remember there may be a few bad reviews on here but there is thousands of happy clients out there who have experienced what I have there. Sandy you are the best and so is your staff more

As I started to write my review of my experience with Sandy I noticed some of the comments that were being said about Callista's and I totally disagree with them. Sandy the co-owner is a wonderful person and she is an awsome hair stylist. She has been doing my hair for about 6 years. I get so many compliments on my hair and I would recommend any one to her. The atsomphere is very relaxing and a fun place to get your hair done. The other hair stylist are very nice and always make you feel welcomed when you arrive and Sherry at the front desk is the best, she calls you to remind you of your appointment, she greets you with a smile as you walk thru the doors, she makes sure you are comfortable as you wait for your hair appointment. I noticed that when I went to the Salon in October there were several stylist that were no longer there because one of the stylist opened up her on business and ask some stylist to go with her. Callista's is still the best place to get yourself pampered. Remember there may be a few bad reviews on here but there is thousands of happy clients out there who have experienced what I have there. Sandy you are the best and so is your staff more

I have followed Sandy from her previous salon. I drive over an hour and a half to see her. She is a fabulously talented stylist and colorist who pays close attention to her clients and figures out a cut that is not only lovely but that fits there lifestyle.I put alot of trust in her capabilities. The new location is awesome!!!!!! It is very personable and has a soothing atomsphere. It is well worth my drive! more

I have been going to Sandy since she got out of hair school and have nothing but great things to say about her. When I walk in she knows exactly what I want and does exactly what needs to be done. Just no one can cut my hair nor do I trust anyone being the texture my hair is. She does great everytime I see her :) As for Miss Sherry she always greats me with a big smile on her face and always sits and talks to me while I wait to get my hair done. I would highly recommed Callista Salon and Day Spa.... more

Thank you Tonia, Sandy & Mandy. Since I moved to Kannapolis 30 years ago I have been to just about every good hair dresser you can name in a 45 mile radius. Everybody that knows me, knows that I am very particular about my hair; fortunately for me 4 years ago I was given the opportunity to come to work at Callista as the manager. During my time here at Callista I have seen all of our hairdressers at one time or another and I can honestly tell you with out any doubt Sandy and Mandy are the greatest !! For those of you that haven`t tried us out yet, I encourage you to do so. Yes, we did just move into a new building and to the lady that was so upset about the air conditioning not working properly I apoligize for any inconvenience you might have had to go through while you were there. Anyone that has ever built a new home or a business knows that it sometimes takes a while to get all the bugs worked out with heating and cooling. Thanks to Benny and Tommy over at G&S Heating & Air all that has been taken care of. As the manager at Callista I want to thank all of our clients that choose us out of so many salons out there to take care of your needs. We do care about each and every one of you and we do appreciate you!! Sherry Haynes, Mgr. Callista Salon & Day Spa more

Let me start by saying I have always been " Hair Challenged " when it came to my hair . Over the years, I have just kind of lived with my haircuts and treatments. They looked good for about a week then I just could never get it to do right. Then I had Mandy do my hair she listened to my needs, made suggestions, and TAUGHT me how to keep my style just that -a style. I will say that I definitely look much better and feel more self confident about my hair. Callista makes me feel comfortable and I destress every time I go there. I hope you try Callista if you haven't already. They are awesome :) more

Well, first of all i would like to thank my AWESOME and loyal clients, and the ones that are to come! At callista we have a fun and friendly atmosphere and look forward to making everyone fabulous everyday!!! I have worked with Aveda for several years and LOVE it and so will you and your hair!!!! :) more

I have been with Callista Salon since the day the doors opened. The new location means nothing to me because of the service I get. Mandy has always been professional and done as I have asked. I have long natural curly hair. My hair has never been more beautiful and healthy since I met Mandy. I get great color and products every time.Thank you for introducing me to Aveda (all natural products) you will love them for any hair type. I want to thank Sherri for being so nice and making me feel like home every time I walk into the salon. Mandy and Sherri thank you for making my experience great...ALWAYS A FAITHFUL CUSTOMER NOT GOING ANYWHERE BECAUSE OF THE JOB YOU DO !!!! more

I used to enjoy Callista Salon, then they moved to their new location. The ceilings are low, the air conditioning doesn't work and the 3 stylist I trusted are no longer there. My last visit, and it will be my last, was miserable! I sat sweating like a steel worker while my hair was done; not a great experience. This location has definately taken a turn for the worst. I just notice that Brooke Saba has posted her move to a new location. Trust me, I'll be moving along as well. more

The overall atmosphere at Callista is so relaxing and nice. The smells of Aveda are amazing and the products are plentiful. I walked in without an appointment and was a bit confused about what I wanted, but Beth cleared everything up for me. I was a complete stranger and she was patient and kind and I never felt force fed products I didn't need. I've now been to her twice and love her! She has done exactly what she said she would do and my hair looks better than it has in 5 years. She's personable and friendly, but still moves you in and out in a timely manner. If you want the real deal, you now know where to find her. A woman's hair is her crown and glory...don't trust it with just anyone. more

The salon owner,Sandy gave me the best cut and color I have had in 2 years. She was up to date on the last styles and techniques. She was great at suggesting a style that would look good on me. The staff was very friendly and worked well together. The salon has a up beat atmosphere. It was a great experience! more

I had one of the best experiences ever! The frontdesk staff was very friendly when I walked in. I am a new mom who doesn't have a bunch of time to spend on myself. I needed someone with experience to give me a new make-over. I was put with a senior stylist who was super friendly and respected my needs. Sandy did a wonderful job with my color and cut. She worked with me on how to style my hair and educated me on the product line they use. I highly recommend Sandy and the salon! more

I was changing salon and I read a couple review online and thought I would give this place a try...what a horrible mistake! I made an appointment with a senior stylist thinking wow, this girl had 10 years of experience working with Carmen Carmen; she must be one hell of a stylist not to mention one of the owner. Boy was I wrong, she act like she didn't even want to touch my hair, I told her to take 4 inches off, thin out my hair, give it some texture and give me side bangs. Well, it didn't even look close to it. No layers, took off maybe 2 inches, my bangs looked horrible. To be honest, it looked like a blind person was working on my hair. What a waste of my $55, I wanted to cry so bad....plus i had a wedding to go within 2 weeks. I had to go to another salon and let them fix the mistake Sandy made. I would not recommend this salon to anybody. You'll be throwing your money away. more

Let me say I never have written a review. How ever i have spent the last 2 days in tears becasue of my hair! I called and asked for a senior stylist, asked to please make sure she was great with short hair styles. I showed up excited and ready! As a AVEDA trained stylist you know what to expect when you get to an AVEDA salon. After my person greated me, i told her what i wanted and how its done as to not have to worry about and uh ohs.. Short hair is the hardest.. She said she had been doing this for 15 years and not to worry.. I assumed she understood when i said what i wanted. She then took me to shampoo and didnt drape me, thats a no no.. After she began cutting my hair and i pointed out i didnt think that was the best way, as i have fine hair and if she used sheers i would get bald spots. She told me again she had been doing hair 15 years.. I sat back and didnt say a word. By the time she was done i was so upset, i looked in the mirror and said out loud "this sucks". I was devistated!! I have blad spots all over my head and it look like something I would have done to a barbie doll that i didnt like as a child. Again let me say I am a stylist so i know how hard cuts can be, and how to talk to the person doing your hair. I wasnt rude nor mean to her. She has screwed my hair up so bad I have to cancle a job interview that i have been trying to get for weeks!! I will never EVER go to this Salon again, and as an Aveda stylist i am sick to even to say AVEDA has its name on that place. more

Calista Salon is great. Shonda has been cutting/coloring my hair for five years now and I moved to Calista with her when it opened. They have a great atmosphere, very fun and upbeat, and a very friendly staff. Of course, I also highly recommend Shonda as a stylist - she's fantastic! Pros: friendly, great atmosphere, great people! more

I will start off by saying that I have never filled out an online review, which means I have very strong feelings on this topic. I have never had a problem with spending money for a quality cut and style but when I was charged $105 at Modern Salon & Spa in Birkdale Village for someone to spray my hair with water and cut it in 10 minutes, I went looking for better. I was lucky enough to find Brooke at Carmen Carmen at Lake Norman about three and a half years ago. She is the best around! She always asks me what I want and will do exactly what I ask for. She will also tell me her opinion if I ask. I trust her so much sometimes I just tell her to do what she thinks will look the best. I have never received so many compliments on my hair as I have since finding Brooke. Complete strangers commonly ask me where I get my hair done. I have also trusted her to chop my hair off when I donated my hair to Locks of Love a couple of years ago. I have followed her from the Lake Norman Carmen Carmen to the Ballantyne location of Carmen Carmen, and I have now been coming to the Callista Salon in Concord for over 2 years. Also, her prices are an absolute STEAL! She is so talented!!!!! Also, I have never seen a stylist with so many faithful followers. The one thing I will tell you is plan ahead for an appointment with Brooke, she books up ahead of time, her clients are no joke. I should know, I am one of them! Pros: Brooke, friendly receptionist, great price Cons: there are none! more

I got a so-so haircut here by someone who acted like she was to good to do my hair. Plus, the owner was blatently rude to my daughter, whom I had to bring with me. She made sure that my daughter sat in the floor next to my chair so she would not touch anything. I will never come back. Pros: Clean Cons: not polite, maybe should find a new career more