Studio 1514

Katie will make sure you’re happy and will fix any issues you have if you have any. Most hair dressers I have encountered will not do that. I do suggest going to see Katie for your hair extension needs. Ladies you def. get what you pay for with her 2 gram extensions.

I really like this salon for multiple reasons. First and foremost to have your hair colored the pricing is reasonable and they will style your hair upon leaving for no extra charge. (I’ve had problems in Austin with salons not doing this)
Secondly I think Katie (mermaid hair) is amazing and has an excellent work ethic. She does great/​quality work and if there ever is an issue with anything, she takes full responsibility and always does what is right. She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy. All and all I’m very happy with the salon. Happy enough to blow off Salons in Austin and drive to Dallas for the better quality.

I came here in October 2014 and got a curly cut by Haiya. Although I didn’t like the products she used, I went home and styled my hair w/​my own products and absolutely loved the cut. It lasted for about 9 months. I went back last month to get another curly cut. The initial cut last October was $ 80. Pricey, but typical for a curly cut. When I called to make my appointment this, the price had increased to $ 150. That’s almost double and just ridiculous IMO for a haircut, however I knew she would do a good job and didn’t want to take the risk of someone else jacking up my hair.
While Haiya was about to start my cut, there was a little girl about 11 years old next to me crying at the top of her lungs. Didn’t bother me at all. What did bother me is the fact that all the stylists in the salon were talking crap about the parents of the little girl because they didn’t brush her hair and she was now forced to get her head shaved. I just think that’s so unprofessional and tacky. Especially to be talking like that in front of a customer. It just really put a bad taste in my mouth.
Now…the haircut. I really wasn’t nervous or anything as Haiya has cut my hair before. I told her what I wanted and she began snipping. The cut itself took maybe 15 minutes, which seemed a little rushed. She then washed and deep conditioned my hair and then began to diffuse it. I told her I always wear my hair in a side part, yet she proceeded to style my hair in the weird mop style with the bangs over my forehead. It just annoyed me that she styled my hair how she wanted it, and not how I requested. When I got home, I re-​styled my hair how I prefer, and it looked good but not as good as the first cut.
All in all, I will not be returning to Studio 1514 due to the high price, lack of professionalism, and quality of hair cut. For $ 150, I should be completely satisfied with a haircut and I wasn’t.

I came here in October 2014 and got a curly cut by Haiya. Although I didn’t like the products she used, I went home and styled my hair w/​my own products and absolutely loved the cut. It lasted for about 9 months. I went back last month to get another curly cut. The initial cut last October was $ 80. Pricey, but typical for a curly cut. When I called to make my appointment this time, the price had increased to $ 150. That’s almost double and just ridiculous IMO for a haircut, however I knew she would do a good job and didn’t want to take the risk of someone else jacking up my hair.
While Haiya was about to start my cut, there was a little girl about 11 years old next to me crying at the top of her lungs. Didn’t bother me at all. What did bother me is the fact that all the stylists in the salon were talking crap about the parents of the little girl (right in front of the girl and the parents) because they didn’t brush her hair for weeks, and she was now forced to get her head shaved. I just think that’s so unprofessional and tacky. Especially to be talking like that in front of a customer. It just really put a bad taste in my mouth.
Now…the haircut. I really wasn’t nervous or anything as Haiya has cut my hair before. I told her what I wanted and she began snipping. The cut itself took maybe 15 minutes, which seemed a little rushed. She then washed and deep conditioned my hair and then began to diffuse it. I told her I always wear my hair in a side part, yet she proceeded to style my hair in the weird mop style with the bangs over my forehead. It just annoyed me that she styled my hair how she wanted it, and not how I requested. When I got home, I re-​styled my hair how I prefer, and it looked good but not as good as the first cut.
All in all, I will not be returning to Studio 1514 due to the high price, lack of professionalism, and quality of haircut. For $ 150, I should be completely satisfied with a haircut and I wasn’t.

First and foremost when I set out to make any changes to my appearance I google and research the heck out of whatever it may be before actually doing it! I would hate to try «try» or «change» something only to find out had I done my homework I could have avoided the disaster from the get go. That being said I decided to try extensions and have had every sort of clip in, head banded, so called amazing no damaging kind there is! After wasting my time, money and effort into all that I was ready for some a little more «permanent» I came across Katie’s page and immediately was drawn in. I started to read reviews some good some not so good and after much reading, reaching and debate decided to at least give the consultation a shot. No, I immediately did not get a response from Katie however when I called the studio the next day was able to schedule my appointment. A couple weeks later it was time for my consultation. IN DETAIL Katie explained the extensions, the process and we agreed on my «vision» of what I wanted. I was EXTREMELY excited and comfortable about the whole process at this point and TRUST ME ran her through the ringer with questions. I was ready to set up my day and time to get them and it couldn’t come fast enough!
On the day I was getting my extensions I sat down and immediately Katie and I went to talking. It was like we had been friends for years. Throughout our conversation she would keep me updated on what she was doing and asked me if there was any discomfort etc. A couple hours later it was time for my big reveal and I was speechless. They were even more beautiful than I had imagined! I want everyone to understand too I did NOT want DRASTIC! I wanted only the 18′ extensions and natural looking highlights which was achieved because of the highlights. I did not want nor care for people to know what I had done! I have to give it to Katie she did just that! People over the next few weeks and then months kept complimenting my hair and asking if I had got it cut differently and pointed out they loved the color change. THANK YOU KATIE for keeping it exactly as we discussed.
Of course with extensions comes a lot of care and maintenance! I will say Katie made this very clear from the get go and even has a print out sheet to help you stay on track! Please understand extensions are an INVESTMENT and REQUIRES WORK! In fact I was a little overwhelmed at first with extra steps needed in my daily hair care regiment but it eventually becomes second nature. I have read comments on here about the quality in the hair and massive amounts negative things but have to wonder… Did you truly follow the steps she gave you? AND did you use the products SHE recommended and even has available? Let’s face it we try and cut corners and save ourselves money by buying the bargain and sale hair care products… Can not do this with extensions! There is a reason she recommends what she does and if you want to protect your investment you will buy what has! For the record she profits NOTHING from these sales so you’re not being scammed. As far as discomfort goes the beads are tiny foreign objects close to your scalp so I will go with tinder but not painful! By day three a couple times I had forgotten I even had them.
Now it’s time for my «maintenance» which was scheduled in advance from my initial visit. For this you will not have have Katie she as she is the extension installation queen so you will have one of her assistants. I promise you this is ok! I see why some panic upon the starting of having your extensions tightened as yes hair does come out and fall to the floor this is normal and ok because NO it’s not your REAL hair. It’s just the tangles that get brushed out and pulled from the original extension hair strand. Sorry but I personally do not want stringy or tangled extensions tightened back up onto my head so thank you for brushing them out!
Now for the fun part! I am naturally platinum blonde however love rocking a brunette. Per Katie I was recommended to Alex who has worked with clients with extensions before (again only trying to protect my investment). She was phenomenal! A have a solid routine now between my color and tightening my extensions and I love it!
All in all my mermaid extensions are worth the investment and my efforts! I love them and will continue to have them as long as I can and if for any reason I have any complaints I promise I will post those as well.
I typically don’t write reviews but feel the need to now because who knows maybe there are other weirdos like me who Google, research and review the crap out of things before any consideration is given! Hope this helps and who knows after this novel I just wrote I may become an author!

Before moving to Dallas, I got my hair cut by a highly trained, very friendly stylist every 3 weeks for 6 years. Naturally, I was nervous to have somebody else cut my hair. Maybe they wouldn’t have paid as much attention to detail as i’d like, or. maybe they just wouldn’t be friendly or attentive.
I scheduled an appointment without knowing much about the place or the stylist, Jaidyn. Immediately I was impressed with her precision and overlaid redundancy (more than one pass if necessary, with the clippers, for example.) The fade was the best I can remember getting and the cut came out exactly as I had envisioned. She exceeded my expectations! As a brand-​loyalist, I can assure you that I will be scheduling many visits to see her in the future.

At first glance guys you would seem to have walked into a ladies salon, but Randy «BLENDS» Ramirez is truly a guys barber/​stylist. If you need/​want a great haircut with attention to detail I would skip the chain haircut shop and ask for Randy here. I guarantee you’ll make him your regular stop. Not to mention the ladies are nice to look at.

Writing this review to save other girls from these awful extensions. The microbead extensions caused my head and neck to break out in a red itchy rash. I wore them for about a week until I couldn’t handle it anymore and took them out myself in the middle of the night with the help of some pliers and a YouTube video. Wearing the extensions for only one week caused me to lose almost half of my natural hair! I called the salon to explain the situation and the receptionist told me she would have the owner call me that day. When I didn’t hear back I followed up and the receptionist told me there was nothing they could do for me. No refund, no advice, no fixing my horrible ruined hair. I never even got the chance to speak to my stylist or the owner. Any salon with decent customer service would have had the curtesy to follow up with a customer in tears over their product. In conclusion, I am so so sad I had these extensions put in, please save your hair and your money girls!

My mermaid hair is the poorest quality extension I’ve ever seen. It’s unbrushable, sheds in mass quantity, uneven, and the clips come unsewn. Don’t waste your money on this product!!! I am a hair stylist and I’ve been wearing clip in extensions for 6 years and never have I experienced them this poorly made!

I had the pleasure of getting my hair colored by Natalie Guillen, the owner of the salon last January and I must say you will never meet a more friendly, professional and talented stylist. She was recommended to me by a good friend of mine and when I told her what I wanted done to my hair, not only did she deliver but made my experience a very good one! She is now my stylist and I won’t let anyone touch my hair but her! Studio 1514 is a great salon! I highly recommend it.

Sandra O does amazing nails! Take any idea to her and she can create a work of art. You will definitely leave satisfied & be prepared to get lots of compliments from others after they see your nails :)
Best place to park is in the DP&L building off Commerce & Lane. Complimentary parking is not available, but it will only cost you a few dollars.

IF you’re looking for a dependable and respectable salon for your special event, I would NOT recommend Studio 1514. The business owner and staff were all a complete let down. The owner NATALIA GUILLEN, has no business sense nor tact. The stylist were average if that., I had my daughters quinceneria at the Adolphus on Jan 17, 2015; thinking I should go with a local salon, the Adolphus referred me to Studio 1514. I booked my appointment for 16 girls and paid cash to hold my reservation back in September as requested. In October,
I walked into the hair salon, requested my total balance and I paid it in full. The only thing I didn’t square away was the cost to have 4 stylist come to my hotel suite the morning of the event. I called the salon several times to get the amount I needed to pay for their travel fee, as I wanted to make sure all was settled ahead of time. unfortunately the owner NATALIA GUILLEN decided to finally call me the weekend before my event. Not to tell me the price I needed to pay for the travel fee but to insult me and tell me that I still owed them a balance. I understand it could’ve been a misunderstanding, figures may have been crossed or what not but to assume I was trying to cheat her out paying her for their services was a slap in the face. NATALIA kept yelling at me insisting that had «I» done the math correctly, I would’ve known that I was not charged the correct amount. Keep in mind the day I went in to pay my balance in full, I paid exactly what was quoted to me by the receptionist. Not once did Natalia state that her employee made an error and due to that I was charged incorrectly but instead she kept yelling at me, telling me had I done the math, I would know what the correct fee should be. When I requested the invoices to support her claim, Natalia couldn’t provide me with them. Natalia stated that she didn’t have a book keeper? What ethical business doesn’t have a book keeper? at this point I was stuck between a rock and a hard place and couldn’t chance losing my money I had already paid them. So I couldn’t cancel. on the day of the event the hair stylist were late, the make-​up artist was 45min late. Out of the 16 girls, 5 didn’t get their hair done. Not to mention the stylist did a horrible job on 3 of the girls. I had to request they re-​do their hair. None of the hair stylist knew how to do a water-​fall braid? What stylist doesn’t know how to braid. I knew the owner would somehow «show me», and that she did. However I had a backup plan and called in the Hair Bar out of Southlake who were not only on time, they knew what they were doing. They stepped up and did the job Studio 1514 failed to do. Yeah Natalia you showed me, you showed me that not all business owners care about their brand, nor their employees but most of all their CUSTOMERS! Shame on you!

Natalie has been my hair stylist for over ten years. I’ve followed her pretty much everywhere and I must say she’s hands down the best hairdresser ever. I’m in my mid 40s and anyone my age knows, we can get quite set in our ways. I trust Natalie whole heartedly and have given her free reign over what to do with my hair. I trust her that much. She has made me over when I needed that extra push to help me feel good about myself when I hit the 4 – 0.
As for the location, it’s perfect! Parking is readily available and if you’d like lunch you can just walk across the street! The staff is always cheerful always eager to help & if they spot you empty handed they’re quick to offer some Hot tea, coffee or even a glass of wine! This is truly a one stop salon, they have a barber, a make up artist and an awesome nail technician! This is for sure a must… Natalie never disappoints!

Randy has been giving me the fackboy combover fade for over a year. He was booked on Friday when I need one for special occasion. He found time to give me a quality cut without even rushing. If your in uptown area hit up randy for a real fade.

Katie is the the best at hair Extentions! She is amazing and the sweetest girl ever. She is such a doll! I will never let anyone else touch my beautiful locks! She is the BEST!

I hate to have to update my review, but it’s only fair. Since my initial review which was for the initial visit for extensions, I have had frustrations. The beads are very hard to hide, especially on windy days and if you want to wear your hair up or back, which I do in the summer. My hair tangled and frizzed like crazy. After my first tightening appointment, my hair started to shed like crazy. Handfuls of hair everywhere. It was embarrassing. Hair in my food, all over me, on the floors of everywhere I sat. Last week I lost a whole bundle of hair while driving in my car. I sent a photo and text to Katie and didn’t even get a reply. I texted again this week to cancel my next appointment. Not even a reply. $ 900 is a lot of money to have this many issues after just one tightening.
I wanted to love the hair. But unfortunately I didn’t and after the financial investment, I would have liked a reply to my concerns and a little more effort.

I live downtown and decided to give this place a try since it was so close to my house. I was not disappointed! They were able to fit me in for a same day appointment that afternoon. When I checked in, they offered me a glass of wine. I got my hair cut and colored by Haiya. She was awesome! I love the new color. Haircut is still looking great. And people keep talking about how shiny my hair is now! The place is a little pricey, but totally worth it.

My wife and I have been seeing Cruz for years. He is a master of his craft. Every time we have our hair did, we are always receiving compliments on our hair. I recommend not only Cruz but all the other stylist at Studio 1514. If you care how you look, any of the skillful stylist at this salon will make you feel like a million bucks when you walk out. Trust me when I say, «Your hair is in good hands with any of the proficient stylist at Studio 1514». Thank you everybody for making us feel part of the family. Luv.

I love getting my hair done at Studio 1514 by Cruz. He has been doing my husband and I’s hair for years now. He always has great ideas if either of us want to change up our style or color. Everyone that works here is so stylish and trending so I always feel like I am getting a cutting edge updated hair cut. Their shampoo bowls are a big plus in my eyes they are so comfortable which is usually the part I hate most about getting my hair done.

Have you been wanting to do something different? New hairstyle? New hairdo? Whatever it is, this is THE place to be! I wanted change but nothing too crazy. Using very little words and a lot of hair gestures, Wu was able to decipher whatever I tried to communicate and totally took it to another level. Best hair cut I’ve gotten! He spent the time to educate me and make sure that I take care of my hair too! You know he’s not in it just for one cut, he truly has a passion for hair!
Ladies, getting engaged? Married? Any special events coming up? Or maybe you just want someone to play with your hair and make it all pretty! Give Wu a ring, he will seriously transform you into the most beautiful girl in the world! ;)