Scissors Hair Studio

When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, Scissors pampered me when I had to cut off my hair because of chemo. A year later when I was in remission, they celebrated my new life by giving me a fabulous new hairstyle, a facial, massage and Axxium nails. I felt like the staff was really rooting for me to feel my best, and I do. Everyone comments on how sassy my new hairdo looks, and my nails still look GREAT after three weeks! Axxium is the best manicure I've ever had! You get what you pay for. Scissors is worth the price! Pros: Staff genuinely cares more

I have always highlighted my hair with tons of blonde highlights... I decided to go darker for the winter with a semi-permanent color. Dreena did a BEAUTIFUL job and I would go back to her any time I'm in Richmond. I recommend her very highly. Sometimes with a brown color it looks very unnatural, but Dreena did a GORGEOUS job with my color.\r I don't know anyone who is more particular and picky about a hair colorist than I am.... but I can not say enough how much I love the job Dreena did. Pros: Best colorist in Richmond more

I go my hair cut here yesterday, I had zero idea of what I wanted I just knew it was time. So I was hooked up with Drina and she was a miracle worker. She helped me determine what I wanted, she had AWESOME suggestions and then executed everything perfectly. I mean P-E-R-F-E-C-T-L-Y. I have never, ever, ever been to a salon and left feeling incredible about my hair, until now. I love her, she will be my stylist till the end of time, I will follow her everywhere, If I ever move I will pay for her to come with me, I am telling you she is incredible. so dont over book with her because she needs to keep a spot open for me at all times. I wish I had a pic to post because this shit is bananas, I look like a total celebrity. Pros: awesome creative helpful and skilled staff more

I had such a wonderful experience at Scissors Hair Studio! The customer service is amazing –they offer tea, hot chocolate and have popcorn to eat. I knocked over the popcorn bowl and made quite a mess -they couldn’t have been nicer about it –the staff is so friendly and treats all their customers so nice.\r \r I was a bit anxious about getting my hair cut (the last salon I got it styled at –didn’t listen to me and I hated my hair for quite a while). My consultation with Simone was quick and precise –she knew exactly what my hair needed and made it look amazing. She suggested things no other salon had suggested to me before and clearly knows what she is doing.\r \r I have gotten so many compliments on my hair (many from complete strangers) and can’t wait to go back! Simone and Melanie really know how to cut, style and treat hair! I would highly recommend them! They are also very reasonably priced. more

I have been going to Scissors for several years now. I love the location, I love the atmosphere, I love the prices, and I (for the most part) love what happens to my hair in there.\r \r I would seem that I am a die hard for this place. In fact, I would love to be able to say that I am a die hard for this place. However, there are certain aspects of Scissors that literally make me feel as though I have walked into the Twilight Zone.\r \r The first time I ever went to Scissors, I was blown away. I loved the hair cut I got. Simone gave me homemade ice cream that had raspberries in it. I got my makeup done for free. I walked out feeling like I had struck gold. And for $45! Awesome.\r \r However, each ensuing visit has left me with a more and more sour taste in my mouth. I love Melanie and I love that she listens to me, even when I'm being extremely demanding. Simone, on the other hand, seems to have done a complete 180 since my first visit all those years ago. \r \r Approximately one year ago, I was sittin' pretty, getting my hair cut, probably humming something catchy in my head (99 Red Balloons, if I had to guess). Simone is working on a girl who spoke little to no English. For some reason, Simone snapped. She became enfuriated with this girl's HAIR. It was like the hair had a vendetta against it and Simone was determined to put that hair in its place. The girl's face melted into one of pure panic as this fury was unleashed. She tried to tell Simone that she just wanted a trim. She didn't want a major style change. WHAT A MISTAKE. The poor girl may as well have slapped Simone's mother. Simone begins berating the girl about how her hair is nothing but a big, ugly mop and she would have no idea how to just give it a trim since there were so many other deeper issues. The fear on that girl's face was still in place as I quietly paid and got the F out of there.\r \r I have seen Simone treat clients in a truly appalling manner. I have seen her be incredibly passive aggressive. I have seen her snap at her staff. I can understand that running one's own business is stressful, but do clients really need to see that?\r \r All this being said, I will continue to go to Scissors. It's the best salon in Richmond. Just close your eyes and your eyes and hope not to figuratively step on Simone's toes.\r \r Oh, and for the love of God, don't even THINK about bringing a child in there. I thought Simone was literally going to punt a decently well-behaved toddler out the door one time. Pros: Comfortable atmosphere, good location, good result Cons: Overwhelming passive aggressiveness more

This is, by far, the best salon in Richmond. In fact, it's the best I've ever been to--even better than the ones I had access to in Philadelphia. Their customer service is absolutely unparalleled. I came in today and it was snowing outside, so they made me a huge hot chocolate with whipped cream on top. Every time I go in there, I literally leave with the best haircut I've ever had. Their color work is incredibly beautiful. They customize the color for each person and even take pictures just in case you like it so much that you want to replicate it exactly next time. They are wonderful, and I couldn't recommend them more highly. Pros: customer service, color, cuts, facilities more

Simone did a wonderful job cutting my hair and changing my look entirely! Today I was feeling particularly lazy and my hair was looking especially bad, so I decided to drop by Scissor's on my walk home. I hoped maybe there would be an opening, and my hair was in such bad condition that it couldn't hurt. I am incredibly finicky about my hair and Simone was the PERFECT person to go to. I walked in and she said she'd be able to help me out right then and there. Since I always panic as soon as I enter a hair studio, it was great that she asked me to sit down and flip through some pictures so we would ensure we were on the same page. She had me let my hair down and just looked at it. Simone was even able to tell I had a bit of glaze in my hair, which was pretty impressive since it didn't actually change the color when I did it. Simone then washed my hair and explained how I should wash it in order to keep it healthy and, since my hair is VERY curly, how I should condition my hair. Then she had me sit down and tossed my hair around a bit to get an idea of how it falls naturally. At this point we decided we should do a before and after photo, since we were going for a different look. She took a few pictures so we could see from what point she started. We had agreed on framing my face better since my hair was falling at one length (ALL VERY LONG), so she cut it with a few shorter layers in the front and a nice trim all around to make it look MUCH healthier. I was very impressed at that point since most hair dressers don't know how to cut curly hair, and curly hair is incredibly different from person to person, so it's never the same kind of cut. Personally, I put a lot of trust in Simone cutting shorter layers in my hair and she definitely didn't disappoint me! I have fine hair that is very curly and very long, and I can't even explain how many times I've had a terrible hair cut. She did a great job making sure the layers weren't too short, but cut it in a way that they fall very nicely both when my hair is curly and straightened. She also styled my hair curly, but let it air dry a bit while we moved on to my makeup. Which was also incredibly fun! Simone showed me what kind of foundation to put on to even out my skin tone, which is usually a bit splotchy red, but otherwise clear. We then worked on a smokey eye look that I don't usually wear, but I liked the idea of changing my look, and I wanted something that I could wear at night for a more intense eye. She warned me that she was going to put some white powder under my eyes so that any of the eyeshadow that fell would be caught by the powder and not turn the area under my eyes very dark. That trick worked wonders! She also showed me a new product that keeps the eyeshadow from creasing throughout the night. After that she just started combining different shades of browns, blacks, and blues until she got the exact colors to work with my eye color (brown) and my hair color (dark brown). She then put on different shades of blush to highlight my cheekbones and elongate my face. She also filled in my eyebrows with dark brown powder that helped to elongate my eyes and make them more cat-like. To finish off the look, we put on a gloss to keep the attention on my eyes and then a finishing spray that helped set the powders. I was very impressed! Simone definitely knows what she is doing and the different palates with which she works. She also showed me how I could apply the makeup myself. Everything about my experience was amazing! The last time I went to Scissors I was also very impressed. Melanie cut my hair and she did a wonderful job and even showed me different ways to style it, which was particularly fun. I am not used to being so comfortable at a salon and I will be going back to Scissors as long as I live anywhere near Richmond! Simone and her team know what they are doing! Pros: Take your hair type into account more

Simone did an outstanding job with my hair - again! Until recently, I have been cutting my own hair since I can remember. I kept it simple - straight, waist-length. When I finally decided that I wanted a change (layers), I was very hesitant to trust anyone with the hair I've cherished for years. I did a lot of research, asked around, read reviews. Scissors Salon sounded too good to be true, but decided to give it a try and set up an appointment with Simone. On the first visit, I was quite nervous. However, Simone and the girls were genuinely friendly and made every effort to make me feel right at home. Once I sat down in the chair, Simone and I discussed what I wanted to do with my hair. She was very professional and made sure we were on the same page before she started cutting. Because I was nervous, I did not agree to all of Simone's recommendations. However, despite me being a hinderance, she made my hair look absolutely amazing. After the first visit, Simone more than earned my trust. This week, Simone cut my hair for the second time and I am even happier than the first time. During this visit, I knew that I had no reason to be nervous, and I trusted Simone's recommendations. Let me tell you -- she knows her trade! Now, not only does my hair look great, my hair makes *me* look great. I'm so happy I found Scissors and Simone. Having a friendly, professional stylist that is both willing to listen and has the talent/vision to make you and your hair look amazing -- that's priceless. Simone - thank you!! more

I'm not young but I'm not old either! A lot of hair stylists will either make your hair too funky or will make it too conservative looking. Simone was able to give my hair a lot of style without me thinking I'm trying to look younger than I am. This is the second time I've been to the salon and I've had two great experiences! The salon was fresh and clean. I'm definitely going to stick with Simone. Pros: Best Hairstylist I've ever found Cons: Far away from Glen Allen more

I recently went to Scissors for a facial and it was a really good experience. Dreena, the esthetician on staff, was very friendly, helpful and knowledgable about skin care. I could see the results immediately and she gave me useful advice on how to better take care of my skin in the future. I look forward to visiting again! Pros: Friendly staff, good location more

Rating on my first experience at Scissors (I did a second review regarding my second visit at Scissors as well): I first went to Scissors back in February of '09 right before my birthday. I figured because of all the great reviews, something must have been done right at Scissors, so I decided to check it out. I called and was able to make a Saturday appointment on the same day. When I arrived, I swear I was at the wrong place. The first floor of the salon (where hair is cut) is dingy and dirty looking. The place reeks of clutter and dust. The place when you walk in looks more like a gypsy room with random tidbits here and there, which from my memory I believe all the random things are for sale, but I am not sure who would buy any of the random items anyways. \r \r \r Anyways, as I sat down and waited, I wasn't too sure what to think since back in February it was only two stylists and two hair chairs. I was a little confused since I thought this was a hair place, but there was really only one or two people cutting hair, with one hair washing station. I don't know how Scissors obtained so many reviews because I've gone twice and both times, I was able to easily get appointments at the times that I wanted. \r \r Anyways when I called, I was told that I would be seen at the time agreed upon. The younger girl approached me and apologized because Simone would be a bit late, that was fine with me. I am always observing my surroundings and analyzing people. I watched Simone seemingly give GREAT service to the lady she was tending to. I thought, ""wow, she is pretty cool, she must know what she is doing, if I get that sort of treatment, this is for sure my salon!"" I waited, and waited. It was probably at least 40 minutes before Simone came over and told me she was ready. I'm not one to really complain so I went along. \r \r \r Simone sat down with me during my initial consult and looked at me and spoke with me for probably two minutes. My consult was definitely not as comprehensive or seemed as important as the lady before me was. From that point on, I knew I was being prejudged, probably because I wouldn't tip well or whatever, but the funny thing is, I usually tip $10-$20 on a normal haircut. But whatever the case, I knew I was not getting the same treatment as the lady before me. \r \r \r Simone didn't give me as much advice on my hair or the style I wanted, what I wanted was a Nicole Richie kind of cut, with emphasis on her bangs. She just kind of said okay, and didn't really say much else. She passed me onto the younger brunette girl to wash my hair. After my hair wash, I probably waited another 15-20 minutes because Simone had to tend to the lady before me again. I felt like I was literally in the salon for HOURS. And all I wanted was a simple hair cut!! It just irritated me that I had an appointment time with her, but I was told to wait, and wait, and wait. \r \r \r While I was waiting after my hair washing for Simone to be ready the girl from the spa upstairs which is part of the salon came down and offered everyone (including clients) popcorn but me. I didn't really want popcorn, but I did not want to not have been asked and left out. I definitely felt isolated and ""not important."" It definitely made me feel like they would only care about your experience if you were a recurring client. \r \r \r Anyways my cut was done okay. My bangs were cut too short and I hated it actually. I'm never one to complain so I told her I liked it but I really really HATED it. I hated it for almost 3 weeks before it grew out again. With my face, if my hair is too short, my face looks fat! That was something I did not want. I hated even more that it was my birthday and I had a terrible haircut when I had friends/family coming in. I was embarrassed. \r \r Will add second review later due to website technical difficulties. Pros: I didn't see any.. Cons: Both my experiences!!! more

I have been searching for the perfect salon and hairdresser ever since I started caring about hair. My hair is so fine and thin that it's been so hard finding someone who knows what to do with it. I have never been truly happy with a place until now. I got an awful haircut from Vidal Sassoon in Tysons Corner-they chopped all my long hair off and gave me this funky short haircut that just wasn't for me. After awhile, it was time that I find someone that could fix it. I did a Google search and found scissors with great reviews. I have gone to Simone ever since I found the place and would not even think of going anywhere else. Each cut I get I receive compliments. I have even had strangers go out of their way to compliment me on my hair. Not only do I receive a great cut, but the service is awesome, everyone is friendly and it truly feels like I'm being pampered, just going in for a cut. Thank you to Simone and the rest of the staff for providing such quality service!!! Pros: excellent service, relaxing, perfect for a day just for you! more

I have frequented Scissors for about seven years now. My husband and I found the salon when we lived in the Fan and now that we have moved out of the city I still go to Scissors. As a woman with thick hair that is very curly it is hard to find a stylist that I trust to work with my hair type. Simone has always listened to what I wanted and given me just that. She never pushed me to make any type of change but will make recommendations from time to time. After some time I did take the chance and decided to have bangs cut. I really was worried how it would turn out with having such curly hair, but she did a brilliant job and I have kept the style for the last few months now. I have also had my hair colored by Simone before and loved it. Simone has also always done a great job of waxing my eyebrows. \r \r In my most recent visit to Scissors I talked to Simone about a Keratin hair treatment. I have recently become bored with my hair and figured it would either be a color change or straightening. I have done some research on the treatment, and while expensive, have seen it to be worth it based on my findings. I wanted to talk to Simone about it first before I made any decisions. Simone could have easily scheduled the appointment for the treatment but shared her honest opinion as well as some flattering remarks about my curls. Since I was on the fence regarding this drastic change in the first place, I have decided to hold off and stick with a flat iron of which she recommended a very good one. \r \r I have read some of the other reviews regarding prices and I can say that Scissors' prices are on par with that of other high quality salons in the Richmond and Southside area. However, Scissors does offer an eclectic Richmond feel that these salons do not. I also love the White Sands shampoo that Simone recommended. While I have dabbled in purchasing salon grade products in the past, I often doubted their performance was better than a cheaper store brand. I would often skip shampooing in the past because it dried out my hair and caused major frizz. The White Sands moisturizing shampoo leaves my hair super soft with little to no frizz. I also LOVE the White Sands Porosity The Fix spritz. It also keeps the frizz down and makes my hair really shiny. I know I have now risked sounding like a commercial, but when you have hair like mine it is truly awesome to find products that work with your hair like these do. \r \r Scissors provides a true Richmond view of a high quality full service salon. \r more

I love my cut, I love my color, and I love this salon! I first found Siccors Hair Studio when I lived in the Fan and Siccors was a small salon on Strawberry Street. After searching many other hair salons in Richmond, I finally found the one salon that could do my hair to perfection. I have had many hair color mishaps, but Siccors Hair Studion finally got my color right. Thank you Simone!!! After many good hair experiences at Siccors, I got spoiled and expected no less from a salon. Along the way, I was offered a great opprounity in North Carolina and moved to the Durham/Chapel Hill area. And once again had to shop for the hair salon that could cut and color my hair well. It was quite a search and never really found the salon that could cut and color my hair as well as Simone at Siccors in Richmond. As life would have it, after six years in living in NC, I found myself making plans to move back to the city that I love, and the place that I call home. With moving back to Richmond I had much to figure out, but the one thing I was sure of was where I was going to get my hair styled. Once I moved back and got settled in, I had called Simone to make an appointment and expected to find her once again on Strawberry Street. To my surprise Simone, and Siccors Hair Studio had moved to a new location, and wow has Siccors grown. The new studio is awesome, and the atmosophere is exquisite. Simone has done an excellent job expanding Siccors Hair Studio to a top rated salon and spa, complete with all the bells and whistles. And happy to say, the quality and professionalism has remained top notch! I just recently visited Simone, and her staff at Siccors for a cut and color, and to no surprise, hair perfection! Once again I found my way home! Thanks Simone, and staff, you are the best! Pros: Great Talent and Nice People more

I have been going to Simone for about ten years and it has continued to be a great experience. Last week, I had time for a facial with Drina. I must say that was the best decision I made all week. I don't know what she used, but there was a noticeable difference in my skin once she was finished. I have been priviledged to have enjoyed many facials over the years and believe this was the best one to date! more

I recently had my hair colored by a trusted stylist in my hometown. (Richmond has been my home for just 3 months.) The color, though, was not what I expected. Well, actually, it was embarrassingly different! Not only did I feel shocked each time I saw myself in the mirror, I did not want to be seen by anyone who knows me. And, the next day I needed to pick up my husband at the airport after a business trip. Would he recognize me?!? Something had to be done. The next morning I did a google search for salons in Richmond, and saw reviews of Scissors that gave me confidence that this salon could help me with my color problem. I called, and Simone answered. I explained my problem and she spent time with me - listening to my problem, suggesting a solution, etc. It was clear immediately that not only is she passionate about her work, but that she is also very knowledgeable, professional, and experienced. I felt assured of her ability to do whatever it would take to correct my problem. And, not only could she correct my problem, but she could help me that same day. She had a cancellation, which couldn't have worked out better - I left the salon with just the right amount of time to arrive at the airport for my husband. (He recognized me and thought my hair looked nice!) All throughout the procedure of removing color and then putting on a gloss, Simone explained what she was doing and why. She also gave me a cut that is the best cut I've had in a long while, and tips for hair care, styling, etc. (I have thick, coarse, frizzy hair and her tips are definitely helping!) I left the salon much relieved - no need to hide! - and very grateful for what Simone had done. A few days later she called to make sure I am happy with the color and sincerely wanted to know anything that I might not have been satisfied with. Sadly, I won't be able to stay with Simone as I'm moving south within the month. Wish I could transport her to my new city! 5+ bright, gold stars for Simone and Scissors! Pros: Professional, intent listener, highly skilled, artistic Cons: Can't think of one more

I'm going back today for my hair extension fill in- A while back Simone transformed my fine, flyaway neck length hair into luxurious long locks and now I'm addicted. Talk about an instant transformation! I don't think that I have ever received so many compliments about my hair. I now have long, thick shiny hair that is so much fun to style. My own hair is undamaged and because she colored my hair after putting the extensions in, there is no transition between the extensions (real hair of course) and my own hair. The initial process was a blast- everyone in the salon was checking it out. I just wish i had taken pictures before so that i could post them. I recommend it to anyone who likes a little instant gratification and luscious :) hair . I'm definitely going to be keeping these babies for awhile!! Pros: She listens, invites honest feedback and is truely talented Cons: i'm thinking....i'm thinking......i can't think of any...... more

I've been going to Scissors for almost a year now. I did alot of research and read a ton of reviews looking for a new salon. After reading about 100 excellent reviews on Scissors, I called and spoke to Simone. I scheduled my first appointment last October and have been very happy since. Simone is awesome! She knows color!! The salon is cool; very chic and stylish. I have never had a problem getting an appointment either and never waited for more than 10 minutes (if at all). All of the stylists continue to go to shows in NY and FL and are learning new techniques to make sure our styles are the lastest and greatest. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Thanks Simone and Scissors Salon. Pros: Great color; great cuts; chic salon more

I called the salon in dire need of an appointment that same day. It was the first on my call list due to all these good reviews, but I didn't really expect to get in. I was told they were booked for the day, but they could get me in a couple days later. I really needed an appointment that day, so I thanked them and told them that I would just try somewhere else. I was asked to hold, and then when the girl came back on the line she said I could come in later that day. Weird. I figured someone must have agreed to stay late, which was very nice, and I was excited that I would get to go in. I was called back and told an appointment had opened up 30 minutes from the time they called. I said I wouldn't be able to make it at that time exactly since I had to drive a ways to get there, but I would leave asap and get there within 15 min or so of the appointment time. I was asked to hold, and when the girl came back on the line she said that would be fine. I got there 15 minutes after the canceled appointment time. Once I got into the salon, I was completely rushed to make decisions about what I wanted. I asked for Simone's thoughts, since I really wasn't sure what I wanted, and she said she didn't know because she didn't know me and hadn't done my hair before. So she wasn't helpful. She kept making comments about how I was 'so late.' I understand that it's super important to be on time, but if it wasn't going to work for them for me to be late like I said I would be, they should have said so instead of saying it was fine and then making passive aggressive remarks about it. We decided on a color and she went and mixed it up, while passing me off to someone else to do the color. While my color processed, I was asked to move twice, and felt completely in the way. Other clients were asked to move IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVICE THEY WERE HAVING DONE because someone else needed that particular station (?). It just felt way too busy and crowded, and I really felt tense and in the way, even though I was sitting in the famed massage chair. I was then passed off to someone else to get my hair cut. The cut and color are nice, not life changingly wonderful but okay. No better, no worse than I've had elsewhere. I am appreciative of the fact that they tried to get me in.. however.. I would rather have had to call around and find a salon that had time to spend doing my hair then go to this salon and get passed around and asked to move a bunch of times!! I hope it was just the fact that they were so busy today... it has to be, with all these good reviews... right? I don't think I'll go back to find out though. Pros: Squeezed me in when I needed an appointment THAT DAY! Cons: Crowded, cluttered, too busy, inattentive more

I have been going to see Simone for about 1 1/2 years now. I love to go to her salon.\r When I was in my 20's I had a stylist that was wonderful, I could sit down in her chair and tell her to do whatever she thought would look good and never have to worry about it. Well my 20's were a long time ago and since then I have been fumbling around trying to find that type of stylist again.\r I have found that in Simone and could not be more satisfied with the way she cuts my hair. I receive compliments on my hair on an almost weekly basis. The color is natural looking which allows for easy partial coloring when its needed.\r \r The salon itself is fantastic...I am a little biased living in church hill myself, I love the structure with all its quirks. She has set up a very relaxing spa upstairs for manicures/pedicures its just beautiful.\r \r Try it out you will not be disappointed. more