Makin Waves

I was walking down Main Street one day and discovered this place and love it! Jenn is a great stylist :) am definitely going back to get my hair done there by her

One of the newest stylist, Chelsea is absolutely the best! Fun, friendly, stylish and cutting edge. She really knows her stuff and is awesome at making recommendations that best suit your style and fashion.
Her prices are very affordable. But you know the saying… you get what you pay for. She is worth every penny and I love the fact her salon is located in the funnest part of HB.
I can make a day of it getting my and my family’s hair done and then grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many local spots.
I highly recommend her

I really wanted to write a review to let everyone know that the owner is in the process of hiring new stylists! I went in today for an interview and the owner and staff were awesome! They were very friendly and helpful! After talking a bit, the owner offered me a 30 day trial period… I think this is GREAT. She is listening to your reviews and I believe she does not hire «anyone» with a cosmo license (as some reviews stated) She really wants to see if my work is up to her standards, as we are a representation of her! There were some other posts about freaky looking people working there… That is not the case as of January 2015. Everyone in the salon looked normal to me, and so friendly. I really think people should give this salon a second chance. The owner is listening.

This place used to be a great place to get your hair done. All the talented long term stylists have left (Patrick, Erica, Cathy, etc). I live in the area and each time I walk by there I see these freaky people working there, that is if anyone is there. Across the street is City Salon. A better choice. I know for a fact that one reason why the good stylists left is because new ones who have no work ethic, arrived. Plus the monthly rent for the booth was far more than the income for the poor stylist just trying to eek out a living. One has to blame management and now that the long term talented stylists have moved on, the owner seems to be filling the booths with anyone with a comso license regardless if they can actually do hair.

Susie is a master at hair extensions. I have so many compliments on my hair on a weekly basis due to her diligence, professionalism and fun spirit. Anyone looking for a fully certified hair extension expert must call her. She has been doing mine for over two years after having someone who tore out my hair with her process, and I now have wonderful natural hair under the extensions.

great service for last 5 years… JC is an amazing stylist, great with color and easy to be around… Susie Smith has put in my extensions for 5 years as well, mo one knows I have extensions and my hair always looks and feels great. Cathy, Roxanne (not real name) and the other staff members are attentive, upbeat and just fun to be around. I heard the place was remodeled last week and I am sure it looks great!

went there to interview Susie who is the HAIR EXTENSION expert and she REALLY is! I had no idea there were so many hair extension types and she’s certified in ALL of them. She put some in my hair– a couple of pops of color and I was addicted. Thanks to an idiotic hair colorist in LA who ripped them out of my head (she knew they were there), I went back for a round of let’s give Stevie fuller, lusher hair– and she did. Wow. this is killer. Will have a video on it too
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I can’t really say if this salon is good or not. I decided to take advantage of their «walk-​ins welcome» policy. The reception desk was empty. A woman sitting on a bench across the room yelled :“Can I help you?” I waited for the common courtesy of her to approach me, but she remained sitting and just yelled again. NOT the way to solicit new business!

Walk-​ins welcome! I walked in yesterday to get a trim and I was seen right away. Tiffani was very friendly and did a great job! I also love their location in downtown HB. I will definitely be going back :-)

My natural Hair was handled rough with fake nails by «professional» pulled my hair fly always OUT!!! Are u kidding me? Sloppy job, did not use shield to protect my natural hair from heat as glue was melting. Never would go back again. Rip off

I was quickly looking through reviews on Unilocal and decided this was the place I’d try. I have not found a salon in the area since I have moved from L.A. I told the guy who answered the phone that I needed someone experienced who could lift out my bright pink hair for a business trip. He scheduled me with Jackie.
Jackie confidently told me the pink would not be an issue and proceeded to bleach my roots. 3 hours later the pink held tight to my hair so I had yellow roots and light pink ends and a faded brown underneath. Jackie apologized and asked if I could come back tomorrow. Jackie was very apologetic and the salon even got there wifi set up so I could come in and use my laptop for work while Jackie tried again on my hair. She was unsuccessful in lifting out the pink. She then proceed to blow dry my hair where it was wavy and didn’t lay down flat. My bangs were blow dried crooked, and I had to tell her how to blow dry them straight, which she still was unsuccessful at doing.
I assured her it was okay. Jackie apologized and said she would only charge me for the root touch up, which was fair. I expected to pay about 30 – 50 for the two inches of natural hair she slapped bleach on. She charged me over a 120.00. I left the salon with three colors in my hair, frizzy and broke!!! I could have slapped bleach and fried my roots myself for 30 bucks, when Jackie charged me over 100!!!
All these reviews say very nice things but they are a lie.
The other young girl in the salon complained when she got a walk in that asked for a blow dry.
When the customer went to go put money in the parking meter the young girl in the salon complained about how she hated blow dries and she wasn’t very good at them.
Although the staff is very nice they aren’t very good and they are WAY over priced. I will NEVER go here again.

Thanks Cory, awesome haircut again. Also appreciate the flexible schedule.
Makin Waves is a great salon in a great location, downtown HB Surf City.

My stylist was Jackie. She was very friendly and down-​to-​earth which is important to me because it can be awkward sitting for an hour with someone who is not good to talk to! Not the case here :)
I have one complaint, and it wasn’t really her fault, just a random situation. I needed a trim ASAP so I called, gave her my name, and she said okay be here in 15 min. I needed to get in and out real quick. I show up, and she’s in the middle of cutting some other girl’s hair! I had to wait about 25 minutes. Usually I’m very patient but I had to be somewhere.
Once she was done, she apologized for having me wait. Turns out another girl with the SAME name as mine walked in after I had called. Jackie, thinking it was me, started on her hair. So all I can really say is make sure you have a reservation (first and last name haha) since it seems like they don’t have a lot of stylists there and you may have to wait.
As for the haircut, she did a good job. It was just a trim, also on my bangs. She then blow-​dried it and gave me some nice curls and waves. Total price: $ 55.

I’ve been going here for about 5 years. Erika is the best hairstylist I’ve ever had. She can do any style, but does my long layers perfectly every time. She even did my hair for my wedding. But I won’t say anymore or you will book her when I need her.
The atmosphere at the salon is great, especially if you hate snooty hair people. The vibe here is definitely alternative, but they make everyone feel comfortable. Even though I no longer live in downtown HB, I still go there for my cuts and will be for years to come.

My stylist Cory is the best! Our paths crossed when I wanted to donate my hair. Since then, Cory has become my go-​to girl. I drive 45 minutes just to see her. I like the fact that she talks to me to figure out what works best for my face and lifestyle (I have three kids so I need something quick and easy). She is amazingly thorough and I feel like a brand new person after I leave her.

I love this salon! I have been going to Makin Waves for a little over a year now. I LOVE how smooth and sleek my hair comes out, and the color always looks fantastic. The price is a little higher than I would ideally like to pay, but worth every penny. They do everything there– cut, color, style, Brazilian Blowout, extensions… anything you can think of. The atmosphere is very kicked-​back, just like the other reviews have stated. I personally see Cory and she is awesome! She has awesome style herself, and is helpful with suggestions.

I have been going here for about 7 yrs. I love the way my extensions look when I leave there.

My stylist is Patrick too! He’s a cool surfer dude, and he’s so funny too. I get a cut and color each time, and it runs about $ 120 (including tip). And he’ll fix it if you don’t like it for free.
Plus, Patrick gives the best scalp massage!
The place itself is cool. You can definitely people watch. And it’s so laid back.

Stylist: Patrick
I’ve Been getting my hair cut by him for a while and I’m stoked each time. He is really accommodating when it comes to emergency hair cuts. The cut never is rushed or too long. The stories he has are hilarious. He’d probably the friendliest, good stylist I’ve ever been to. I don’t go to anyone else.

I get my haircut here by a stylist named Patrick.
The cut is great, the conversation is great (the guy has been in Southern California for EVER and knows pretty much every underground place that is, was, or will be). The prices are steep, I have short hair, but it still costs around 40 dollars (with tip), but I keep going back, so it must be worth it.