WHITE The Art of Hair

I am a new client to Lush and saw Sheila earlier this week for highlights, cut, and blowdry. . . my stylist who I had been going to for 14 years recently moved and I was petrified to start seeing a new stylist. Nevertheless, a friend of mine went to Lush and was very happy and I loved my friend's hair so I figured Id take a chance. Sheila consulted with me very thoroughly before she began and she was so adorable and seemed very confident and knowledgeable! After our consultation I was more at ease and felt that I had made the right decision. I was so thrilled with the outcome of my hair - she nailed it right on! Not only did the color look amazing but her cut was fabulous and the blowdry was even better!! The price was just right in comparison to what mid to upscale salons charge and I was comfortable paying for the wonderful service I received. As far as the salon goes . . . it was fun and friendly. Great lively music and smiling staff! I highly recommend Lush, especially Sheila!! (Honestly Im not quite sure why the reviewer earlier had such issues) good luck everyone! Pros: Talented women, Euphora Shampoos, Valet Parking Cons: Appointment times full up FAST! more

I thought this place definitely lived up to its hype. Though I think it is better for women than men, it has a spirit and quality that ranks it as one of the best in Indy. Pros: Experienced staff, pampered, friendly hairdresser Cons: Atmosphere a little stuffy more

Like everyone else, I am always relatively unsatisfied with my cut/color after I leave a salon. My hair is a very dark brown, and highlights are generally either too dark or too brassy. I tend to change stylists after one or two visits because of this problem, but no more! I've finally found an amazing salon and Jessica was absolutely wonderful - so incredibly patient with my indecisiveness and my insistence on going a shade lighter than recommended. (I ended up with a "light tobacco" gold which is a caramel-like shade of brown with hints of honey.) Because my hair was previously colored, She applied two different colors so that the new growth wouldn't be darker than the ends. I would have been an incredibly pleased client with just the color, but she gave me a gorgeous cut as well. I have straight hair which is quite thick as well, which usually means that it's weighed down into a boring flat style. However, Jessica worked her magic and took out all of the heaviness while leaving long layers that translate into movement and body. I am just absolutely thrilled with both the cut and color that I received, not to mention the very reasonable price ($130 for 2.5 hours of work). I've been to many different salons ranging from SuperCuts to Salon Ishi in NY but have never gotten such genuinely special and personalized service as today. Thank you Lush, thank you Jessica! Pros: Attentive and personalized service, reasonable value, professional yet friendly stylists Cons: I honestly cannot think of a drawback at this time more

Lush Hair Salon makes clients feel really special! The salon's decor is charming and I really appreciate the very friendly and professional staff. I stay loyal to Danita White, because she works magic with hair extensions! She has an extremely impressive portfolio, including training and working with the masters of "Great Lengths" extensions in Manhattan. Before moving to Indy, I used to model for students at Antenna. Danita has been doing my hair for about 18 months and she continues to give me a sustainable image every couple of months. Ive had variations of styles ranging from long and wavy, to shoulder length bouncy curls. The extensions are carefully and quickly added to my hair using a sophisticated technique and they usually last for about 12 weeks (depending on your length and/or texture). Intermediate appointments are well worth it because professional maintenance really refreshes the image. She uses superior hair care products to protect my own hair. Whats truly amazing is the color match; you simply cannot tell the difference between my hair and the extensions! I recommend Danita and her team to anyone who wants natural looking glamour. She simply knows her stuff! more

If you haven't been happy with your hair and have decided it's time to get a fabulous cut and color, Lush is your place and Danita (the owner) is your woman! She took my average over-layered cut and washed out color that were doing absolutely nothing for me and turned it into something I'm actually proud to have on my head. She really knows hair, she looked at my face, hair texture, and style and designed something that would make my fine hair look thicker, my round face look thinner AND isn't too short. As for color, she managed to take my hair (with its inescapable tendency towards brassiness) and make it a beautiful chocolate color that flattered my skin and eyes with . . . wait for it . . . . NO trace of red! How, I ask? Hair magic! The salon itself is hip and cool without taking itself too seriously and everyone there is committed to getting you celebrity style without celebrity attitude. Icing on the cake: I spent $120 for the whole shebang (cut AND color, blowdry, style). I've spent 3x as much in a Carmel salon for a cut I've liked half as well. Pros: Valet Parking, Pricing, Ambiance more

Trying a new hair colorist is frightening -- especially when you are blonde or want to go blonde. My city search results brought up Lush salon as one of the best in Indianapolis for color and color correction so I gave it a try. I had my hair colored and cut here today and I love it! I just moved here and finding a new stylist has been more difficult than I ever imagined. I just want to say the overall experience was great, very professional and prices way LOWER than New York!! I'll definitely be back! They gave me EXACTLY the lighter blonde I wanted with just the right amount of subtle lowlights. I have been to Fred Segal, Jose Eber, and a million other high end (high priced) salons and have NEVER walked out feeling satisfied. My first experience here was amazing and I am hooked. more

DO NOT go to LUSH for Japanese Hair Straitening. Ive done this procedure before in NY and it worked beautifully! I had it done at Lush and it didn't work at all, my hair was virtually the same after the treatment, curly not at all strait. I told them about my disappointment and wasnt treated well. They offered to do it again after I complained. The second time still didnt work and my hair was still very curly. After I notified them, they basically said it was my fault and I did something wrong. I was amazed and surprised at their lack of customer service. I have given this salon a lot of business through friends and myself. Because of their rudeness and unwillingness to fix what they obviously did wrong has left me with a sour taste. I will not go back to this salon. Pros: decorated well, easy parking Cons: poor customer service and unskilled staff concerning Yuko. more

I called the salon at 11:30 am on a Saturday as a first time client and was able to get an appointment with Amber at 1:00 pm that same day. I had not cut my long and very thick, rather unruly hair in a year and I can honestly say she gave me one of the best cuts I've ever had in my life. She seemed to intuit my needs and understood exactly what I wanted, even though I wasn't entirely sure what that was until she was finished. I really can't conceive of a better cut for the money--but it would also stand up against anything twice as expensive, which is what I'm used to. Having a great haircut is the best! Pros: professional, affortable, experienced more

I have to agree with the last review- Danita is amazing! I say this at the risk of making it impossible to get an appointment with her though :( She really gave me the best haircut of my life and inspired me to actually get my haircut more than twice a year because of how great it looked once she was done. I truly have never gotten as many compliments on my hair as I did after my last cut. She also does a fantastic blowout, so I usually plan my haircuts on days when I have somewhere to go or someone to impress! I highly, highly recommend this salon, and Danita in particular. Pros: talented stylists, relaxed atmosphere, affordable price more

Ok Ladies....I know we all love a great blowout! For years I have been heading up to Carmel once or twice a week to have my hair styled. NOT ANYMORE!!! I was having lunch with a friend who had the most amazing hair. I asked her who styled it, and she quicky said Alyssa at Lush Salon....in Castleton! I called during our lunch and made an apointment for the following Saturday. As I arrived, I was greeted by the friendliest front desk I have seen in a while. This Salon is Amazing! So I asked the receptionist who Alyssa was and she pointed over to her. Alyssa quickly introduced herself. She was so friendly and seemed truly happy to be there. As I sat down, I explained to her that I had an event to go to that night and I wanted my hair to be something with lots of volume and movement ...something that would turn heads!! She smiled and said she knew exactly what to do. Off I went for the most amazing shampoo and head message ever!! As Alyssa began her magic, I could tell by the way she worked that she knew what she was doing. Within 30 minutes she was done. Ladies, she had me ready to walk down a Red Carpet!! It was absolutely AMAZING!! More than I could have asked for! As I left, I felt ABSOLUTELY beautiful!!! I had more compliments that night than I have ever had before. Alyssa, thank you so much for you work!! You definitely have a new client!!! You made my night! You are the Master of Blowouts!!!! Pros: Valet Parking. Coffee Bar more

Seeing Amanda at Lush Salon was the best experience I have EVER had in a salon! She is an incredible stylist and colorist. Her personality is terrific! No attitude and really sweet. She is very talented. All the stylists in the salon seemed this way--there was no pretension, just nice, incredibly talented people. The salon itself is gorgeous, too. She stayed until 10 PM on a Thursday to get my hair colored, highlighted, and cut. Also, she used a new technique for both my highlights and cut that has given me THE BEST color I've ever had. By 11 am today, 7 people have already complimented me on my hair. All the other women that were getting their hair done at the same time left with gorgeous, gorgeous hair. This is by far the best experience I've ever had at a salon! Pros: evening appoinments, fresh coffee, valet parking Cons: none more

I have been to a million colorists/stylists, as I frequently go from blonde to brunette and back. A color correction visit to Lush was one of my best salon experiences I have ever had. I came to them with deadened bottle-black hair and said "make me blonde again!" They explained to me the reality of the situation, which was that I needed to lighten my hair in stages to save what was left of my highly-stressed hair. They instinctively knew that the in-between color would not be my ideal, so they was very clear about the blondest result we could get from our initial process. Not only did they do great work, but they were extremely patient with me and went above and beyond what any hairdresser would have done to make me feel comfortable and satisfied. I'll be back! 'Big "thanks" to everyone at Lush! Pros: Excellent knowledge of hair chemistry more

I was pleased to have the opportunity to book an appointment for color with Lush. This decision was prompted by my growing boredom - the usual routine found in hair salon scenes in around Indianapolis or upscale Carmel- the ongoing cloning of color and cuts. After a brief analysis and conversation, we envisioned just what was necessary to alter my dull hair and old style. The end result was a more dimensional color, a fabulous new cut to magically take my baby fine hair to cutting-edge level! A friendly staff, and stylists are attentive to customers, making it an unpretentious place to be. Hours flexible for [us] busy people; and a full service salon for one-stopping: My recent experience will ensure both my return and referrals! Saturdays are busiest, so book an appointment, early! Pros: Positive energy more

This review is a week overdue but you should know that this place is awesome! It's not New York, thank God! None of that "Hi, I'm the professional here so I'll tell you what's best" load of crap. Danita gave me awesome highlights! I told her what my style's like and what I'm going for and she pieced it together. She and her staff are super friendly people and actually LISTEN to you! They're also VERY accommodating! Their last appointment is usually 6pm, but I went in at 7 pm on a FRIDAY evening and stayed there till 9pm! Then they got my hair party ready and I was good to go! If you want down to earth people in a zen-like atmosphere who are friendly, check out Lush! Pros: Venue, Price, Results more

My hair is very fine and thin. As a result, I could never get it to grow past a certain point. I had my first appointment with Sheila 3 weeks ago, and she did an amazing job on my color. It was EXACTLY what I wanted, but had not been able to achieve after repeated attempts at another salon. Yesterday I had extensions put in for the first time. Once again, she gave me EXACTLY the look I wanted. For the first time in my life I have long, thick hair...and it looks natural! I'm so thankful to have finally found the perfect salon. The atmosphere at Lush Salon is fun, yet professional; and the entire staff could not have been nicer. Pros: Valet Parking, Consultation, Coffee Bar more

A sublime place for the ladies (gentlemen too) to have your hair tended to. The ladies who work here are obvious beneficiaries of each others arts. My friend Jim commented: "It's an extraordinary collection of feminine beauty in one place." But there's more than outer beauty here; each of the ladies is a distinct and delightful personality. I've had a chance to observe and listen to the girls for six months since I've been coming here. My distinct impression is they are taking care of the needs of their friends, not mere customers. Their main goal is for you to be pleased with the results and will do all they know to achieve that result. The ladies keep up with the latest styles and trends by attending hair dresser conventions regularly. Finally, you'll always hear the sound of laughter in Lush. You are guaranteed to leave in a great mood! Pros: Very clean, Lot's of windows, Great atmosphere more

I love this salon. The atmosphere and decor is very tasteful and unique. The Receptionist, John Mark, is the friendliest and most helpful person you could imagine, He's always got a smile on his face. I followed my hair stylist, Danita, from her previous work site, just because I know how creative, skilled and wonderful she has treated me. All of her hair stylists are professionals, who attend hair shows, continue to improve their skills and listen to the client. I also have Sheila style my hair and she is amazingly creative with me. I don't even have to give her instructions, just let her do what she thinks would be most attractive. I have never been disappointed. It's worth the drive from wherever you live to check out Lush salon and her staff. Pros: Staff, Location, Attitude more

I've been getting my hair cut and colored by Danita White for a few years now and I couldn't imagine going to any other stylist or any other salon. I get so many compliments on my hair now and every time I just tell them.. go to LUSH-they are the best. All the stylists at LUSH are so talented and really are the best at what they do. I have never been dissatisfied with my experience there. Everytime I leave LUSH I walk out the door feeling like a movie star. Danita makes me feel so glamourous!! I love my hair! more

While living in London in the late-90's, I had a wonderful hairstylist at John Frieda's salon. I moved to Indiana in 2005 and began my search for a wonderful hairstylist here. I found Lush Salon on Citysearch. I went to the website, read the stylists' bios and made an appointment. I couldn't be happier with the results of my visit and the Lush staff! I've entered into the 50's decade of my life and wanted a new look to enhance my experience and wisdom. The stylists are quiet, yet assured in their knowledge, talent and skill in revealing the best of me and my hair. Thank you! Pros: staff, cost, locale more

I have been visiting Lush Salon for hairstyling and color for some time, and have never had anything remotely resembling a bad experience. The atmosphere is great, and the prices reasonable. The staff goes out of their way to welcome you and make you feel comfortable, offering refreshment as soon as you arrive. I have never had a long wait. I am extremely happy with Carissa who seems to know exactly what works for me. I ask her for suggestions on different things to try with my hair, and her suggestions are always perfect! She takes the time to show me how to maintain the style and deal with problem areas. I have total confidence and her helpfulness and friendly personality have made every visit to Lush a pleasure. I wouldnt consider going anywhere else. Pros: Customer friendly, relaxing atmosphere, Highly Recommended more