Moxie Salon

I got a hot stone massage from Belinda and it was absolutely wonderful. She focused on all the areas we discussed needed extra attention and she checked in with me throughout the massage on pressure/​stone temperature. I highly recommend treating yourself to a massage with these skilled hands. Every moment was pure bliss!

The Moxie cottages are so cute and tranquil, the best for getting your nails done. My spa pedicure by Chelsea was so relaxing and professional. I like that she uses disposable tub liners. Her gel manicures are the longest lasting I’ve ever had! I always look forward to returning and being pampered.

I have only been here once, so my review is limited to only one professional, Gina (building 10; this Salon holds three buildings in the complex). A family member of mine has seen Gabe for at least a decade (which says a lot!)
Gina is SUPER NICE and did my hair EXACTLY as I wanted — a rarity for me. I think I’ve only said this once before in my life! I have longer wavy/​curly hair, which is not easy hair to work with. I went in just for very subtle highlights (of which I haven’t had for 13 years). I have dark hair and just wanted to exemplify my curls more with a color a touch lighter (NOT blonde!), while not being obvious. She created a great color (not blonde, just a light brown, as I requested) and put the color throughout my hair just right (you know, like the last bowl of porridge for Goldilocks…) In fact, she said that if the color did end up being too light for my preference, we could easily darken it up. Wasn’t necessary! My curls are so much more obvious, but it’s actually not so obvious that I have some highlights. In fact, people keep saying that my hair simply looks more «beachy» (which works perfectly since I’ve spent my entire summer at the beach and surfing).
She did end up giving me a slight cut, not necessarily because it was needed, but to layer my hair better so my curls will have more bounce. I was super paranoid about this because I have had a few horrendous cuts when all I wanted was to layer my hair properly, while leaving it long (and not oddly shaped — apparently a harder task than I think). I still have my length, but my curls are definitely popping!!!
She also gave me a great conditioning treatment for my super dry hair, annnddd… styled it PERFECTLY!!! I had beautiful «romantic, sexy» hair — exactly what I was looking for, and, again, something stylists can never do as I request. She was FABULOUS! I’m so happy with my hair!!!
I don’t live in the area, but do come visit throughout the year. Gina is officially my new stylist! I’ll definitely be scheduling her into my itinerary every time I come back.
(P.S. There was another colleague there who was very nice. Can’t attest to her skills, but she, too, has had years of experience. Go to building 10!!!)

Very cute salon tucked away in the redwoods of aptos. Excellent customer service, professional, and great stylists!

This was my first time @ Moxie, and had my nails done by Chelsea. I was recommended by a friend who had just been there and told me that Chelsea was brand new to Moxie. First of all, I was so impressed by how charming the little cottages that the different services were housed in. It was like being in a little Yosemite Village. Chelsea’s station was clean, cozy and warm. She suggested that I try her gel nails and I did. She did a beautiful job and was so nice to chat with. I’ve already made my follow up appointment and can’t wait to come back for a different color.

First thing to notice is the unbeatable view! There are several little cottages l, each with its own purpose (salon, nails and facial, etc.) The parking lot is a bit hard to maneuver but it gets easier over time.
When I go in its just for a haircut from Judy (wonderful person) and she’s really good at modern styles. I’m pretty consistent at what I want now but every so often she’ll recommend a slight change, which I often find will work for the time.
The atmosphere is relaxing and the red wood trees are California Cool. It’s worth noting that their is a conveniently located next to a delicious little café.

Moxie’s is an amazing salon hidden in Aptos. Where else can you find cute cottages offering hair design, massage, waxing and facials?
My ultimate find this year includes a fabulous haircut from professional Therese Young.
Ok, so I’m a cosmology drop out, went half way and quit but I do know when a person is blessed with the art of hair cutting and designing. I have to admit, I’m no spring chicken so I’ve had my rounds of «hair dresser tryouts» many, many disappoinments over the way as my hair got chopped, bleached and damaged. After the one night stands.
. First crush, Ty who was at Maiden Lane Salon in S. F. who was amazing and styled Hillary C’s hair back in the day. Ty ended up going back to Korea.
Then I met a talented cutter who moved to Texas. Then Jehr Schiavo, hairdresser to the stars. loved the cut but with the $ 300 price tag, I have kitchen renovation to think of. of course he got me hooked on the Mason Pearson bristle boar brushes from London!
Now, lo and behold I find Therese Young at Moxie’s Salon. She’s a professional whose skilled, listens to what your lifestyle is like and examines what would compliment your face. She even offers suggestions on what products to use on your hair and options of how to wear your hair. Gotta love that type of extra service!
I will be back to see Therese as I receive constant compliments on my beautiful locks.
With Gratitude,
KK

I loved moxie’s setting… that’s the only good thing about it. I had a stylist who had cut my hair once befor and was able to fix the horrific cut I got from another stylist so I was excited to go to her and see what she could do. Well… let me tell you… she did not listen to what I wanted, she gave me a mullet, I told her I wanted my hair to look like a running river with lots of different blondes and a little pink. What I got was so awful I couldn’t even go out. She color locked my hair, with dull dull color, the cut was awful, uneven, not spunkie and spikey as I had requested. And there was one strand of pink which came out as soon as I washed it. I went to another slalom to have it fixed and am happy happy happy now
Actually I went back to the salon where she worked befor going to moxie.n. Oh and let me add that when I asked her why she left the previous salon, she bad mouthed them… oh I almost forgot… when I asked her to fix it she kept putting me off… so I stopped payment on the check… since when is the customer not right especially when it comes to her own hair. Bad bad service… she works there on Saturday and Monday nights. Enough said.

Had my hair colored my usual strawberry blonde. Excellent job. I will be going back. Very clean and as I was a bit late they were very nice. Stylist took the time to talk to me. Can highly recommend this Salon.
My color is not easy to get right. It looks Fabulous!!! thanks so much.

Great setting in the redwoods of Aptos. I had a massage from Adrienne and it was amazing. I highly recommend her.

I love Moxie! It’s absolutely adorable – a modern, clean black and white style in cute antique cottages. The staff are all super friendly and do an awesome job on hair, nails, and spa services. Get Tammy for your hair and Patty for your nails!

WoW! This place is not only warm and friendly, but the folks working there are amazing people! I came to Moxie Salon for makeup & hair before jetting off to participate in a local fashion show, and they really transformed my look from morning-face…into fabulous hollywood movie star. Seriously!

This salon is adorable! Everyone who works there greets you with a smile. The place feels elegant yet very cozy. Great place for facials, massage, nails and hair. Very upscale feel without snobbery.