TL;DR: go to Kai for great hair!!
One of the hardest things about moving to a new area is finding a hairstylist you can trust. It took me almost 2 years of living in STL and (I’m not kidding) the absolute worst haircut of my life from a different salon before I found salon one six one and, specifically, Kai.
The salon itself is clean, inviting, and feels very STL. But for me it’s Kai that makes it magic. After my first haircut with Kai I was sold. No joke, for the first time in my life I was able to do the “wash and go” thing and actually look like I’d styled it. I feel like Kai really pays attention and cares about giving people what they want, not whatever… read full review
About Salon One Six One
Salon One Six One is a highly recommended hair salon known for its professional and friendly staff. The salon is praised for its fantastic all-over coloring skills, particularly in achieving a chocolate brown shade. The stylists have worked wonders on transforming clients' hair, boosting their confidence. The salon is recognized for its ability to create perfect face-framing pieces and provide helpful advice on hair care products. The salon itself is described as beautiful, making it a great place to visit for a hair transformation.
Customers have had wonderful experiences at Salon One Six One, with stylists like Oliver and Charlie providing excellent service. Oliver was praised for being very lovely and fun to talk to, and for doing a great job in hiding the customer's hair thinning. Charlie was commended for his wonderful haircut, including face-framing and beach waves, leaving the customer very happy with the results.
Reviews
Got my hair cut today by Kai and couldn’t have had a better experience. Theycut my hair exactly like how I wanted and were so helpful in helping me how to style it and take care of it. 5/5!
Charlie is fabulous. He cares deeply about his clients needs and has great suggestions. If you don’t know what exactly you want, he asks questions and uses his creativity. Not to mention his staff is very polite and the space is bright and welcoming. Highly recommend!
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Good to know
- price range: average
- specialties: extensions, coloring
- by appointment only
- gender-neutral restrooms
- accepts credit cards
- accepts apple pay
- good for kids
- street parking, private lot parking
- free wi-fi
- coloring
- wheelchair accessible
Location
2758 Lafayette Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
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