Euphoria Lounge Salon and Spa

I’ll start this review by saying that I rarely venture away from getting my hair cut by anyone else but my hair stylist in NJ where I’m from. However after just moving to Monterey 2 weeks ago I was in dire need of a hair cut and change for my hair. I decided to get blonde highlights and layers while still growing my hair out.
I saw great reviews about Euphoria here on Unilocal and decided to bite the bullet and make an appointment. The front desk staff were very friendly and accommodating in helping me make my appointment, and went as far as giving me advice as to where to park (which was super helpful). Plus, they offer a military discount!
I was super nervous about highlighting my hair because I hadn’t done it in a very long time and my hair is pretty dark brown. I had my appointment with A.J. And from the very beginning up until I left the salon he was AMAZING!
He took the time at the beginning to really understand what I was looking for. The whole appointment was extremely enjoyable because he was so easy to talk to while still being professional. He had a way of talking to me and getting to know what I like and don’t like for my hair without coming right out and asking the typical question of «what do you want?» He was also great about suggesting products without being pushy and salesman-​like.
I love love love my new hair cut and color and definitely plan on returning for a future visit. I highly recommend this salon! And you should make an appointment with A. J!!!

I’ve been to Euphoria 3 times, and every time I go I run back to Natasha. The first time I only got a simple root touch up but I later went back for an ombré and could not have been more pleased! Yesterday I went back to lighten up my ombré and got compliments on my hair the moment I walked out of the salon (Natasha finished my hair with loose curls; it was glorious). She is amazing and my hair always looks beautiful when I leave the salon. She has also cut my hair in layers before and the results were excellent.
Staff is friendly and the service is always on point so I’ll definitely keep going back.

Euphoria certainly gets my five stars. Try and find one service provider in there that is not top notch and amazingly passionate about their skill. Thank you Chris (desk manager) for going above and beyond to match me with the perfect people for my skin, hair, nails and lashes

Natasha is so sweet and does an amazing job with my hair. Fantastic color with my ombré. Prices are reasonable. I drive up from LA just go get my hair done here.
Location is great. Interior is clean and cute. The parking isn’t too difficult to find either.

Friendly and pleasant atmosphere.
But the looks of the hair cut is why I think we all go to get our hair cut.
I have mine cut by A.j. He does a decent job. I feel like he hears what I want done but decided to do his own thing. Or perhaps he doesn’t fully understand. I’m not a hair cut expert. I buzzed my own hair for the past 10 years until 2015.
Long story short. I never like my hair cut when I leave, but its consistently ok. So that’s why 3 stars.

Nice salon and Mina is a great stylist. My hair is super thick and very fine, a combination most stylists hate b/​c it takes forever to do a good cut. She always does a great job and at a reasonable price. The fact that she’s also super friendly and always asks about anything we spoke about the last time I was in makes the visit even more enjoyable.

This is the best salon on the whole Monterey Peninsula, possibly in all of California. It is not only beautifully decorated, but every person that works there is the best of the best. I go there for my hair, nails, skin care and massage. I’ve been having my hair done with Alida for many years. She is so talented! Prior to her, I would leave a salon, run to my car and brush my hair out. When I leave Alida, I look fabulous! Terri Silacci is the BEST manicurist in the world. I’ve been to many, many manicurists and absolutely no one compares. She has been on many tv shows and in a zillion magazines. Michelle (one of the owners) takes care of my skin. She gives the best facial I’ve ever had. She is extremely knowledgable, thorough, sweet, kind and fabulous. Ondrea is my masseuse and is also fabulous. She will fix whatever ails you. And I must mention Chris, the receptionist extraordinaire! The hardest working, most efficient, sweet and kind person! I could go on and on, really I could. You must try this salon. The end.

Aj is the best for color. I have not had a cut yet, since I am growing my hair out. I am a natural platinum blonde, and at 26 it’s starting to go light blonde. Lucky for me I found Aj who puts up with my incessant chatter and matches my natural platinum with my darkening roots. He is also hilarious and has excellent style =) love him!
The salon itself is nice and clean. They provide candy and water etc. Reception is kind and welcoming as well.

Best experience. Very comfortable and professional. Must stop here when in town. Thanks Euphoria for treating my wife like a queen.

Definitely recommend Natasha for haircut and highlights! This is an upscale salon without being pretentious. This was my first time in the salon, as I was only traveling through town with a few days stay. I desperately needed a cut and color and this place was able to get me in for an appointment next day. I am super picky and knew it was a well rated salon, but was unsure about the stylist they scheduled me with. Natasha exceeded expectations as she was very meticulous with the cut and making sure I had the color that I wanted. If only I lived closer to Monterey… I would make her my regular stylist!

Great experience here for my first time! AJ was my stylist and did a great job. I will definitely be back soon.

Ondrea gives an amazing massage! She connects with the body like not many people can do. I can not recommend her enough for whatever ails you. She has a lovely energy about her and her massage room feels like you stepped into heaven!

The first time I went to Euphoria I had my hair cut by Natasha. She did a great job. Layers at just right spots, I was thrilled. I am new to the area so I went back to Natasha for highlights as mine were growing out and I have a little bit of grey that highlights usually take care of. I recommend going to someone else for highlights unless you like that striped look. I now have red and white stripes. I had no red in my hair to begin with! I can’t even pull my hair up because the bleach bled on both sides of my head making it completely white and odd looking. She offered to fix it for me but I have no confidence in her coloring skills. What an embarrassing waste of time and money!

Misty is awesome! She did my hair & make up for my wedding, and both were perfect! She is truly an artist and was so wonderful to work with leading up to the appt. I live out of state and found the salon using Unilocal.Misty was quick to respond by e-​mail and worked with me to make everything just exactly what I was envisioning. I would highly recommend her! The lounge itself is very nice and I’d go back again next time visiting Monterey.

I went here the other day, my stylist was natasha. I came in with my hair damaged and poorly colored by another hair stylist. I called that same day and they were able to get me in at 2:30 that day which was great. Natasha was great, shes super friendly and she clearly knows what shes doing. she did ombré on my hair. My overall experience was great!

The staff is super hospitable and welcoming. The atmosphere is good. Not stuffy/​uptight. Very clean facilities. My stop for lash extensions. Karrie is awesome!

I am super picky when it comes to getting my hair ‘did! I’ve gone to quite a few salons to find the right person to do blonde highlights. I ended up finding Cami through a friend and am I ever grateful for her! She is ah-​mazing at blonde highlights! My blonde over the years has lost it’s depth and was more 1 chunk of light blonde. She convinced me to add more low-​lights and I am SO grateful! I love, love, love my hair! She weaves the hair perfectly and is such a nice person! Love her — she’s got my business! Can’t wait to go back.
Also need mentioning is that the salon is VERY clean and chic — everyone is very sweet. Fun place to relax for a couple hours while my hair is being done!

I got a gift certificate from my dad for a pedicure and a massage, used the pedi and then went back a month or so later to use the massage, they said i didn’t have enough credit to pay for massage of the certificate… so i was confused… why did my gift certificate not cover what it was purchased to cover? come to find out that manicurist tipped herself $ 30 out of my gift certificate for the pedi she gave me. she did this without my knowledge or permission… really? not ok!
there are plenty of great places to get a mani/​pedi in monterey — this is not one of them!

My first experience here was good. I got an excellent haircut that made my hair look so very healthy, and somehow longer. The color was nice too, a little darker than I had initially wanted but after about a week it was super pretty. I liked the hair stylist too, she was very easy going and gets comfortable with her clients. She also had lots of tips, which are appreciated. No product-​pushing either.
My second experience. eh, not so much. What I got wasn’t nearly what I had asked for, (I even took a photo). And just to add, I am not the type of person who expects to look like the model/​actress/​pretty lady in the picture, I am not deranged. Anyway. I decided it «wasn’t so bad» and left feeling like I could own it. The next day, I realized the color was just not me– at all, the haircut was boring, and it also dawned on me that the price I was quoted weeks prior when we discussed the services was way off. I was also overcharged.
Because of these things, and the fact that I am always super skeptical about salons due to horrid experiences, I cannot return for hair services. However, the staff is really nice and they offer spa services, too. I might be tempted to try them one day, maaaaayyybe.

My go-​to Monique of the new Strands in Carmel by the Sea was booked and I wanted to do something different and somewhat elegant for my dear friend’s wedding so I treated myself to Euphoria. Not knowing what to expect, I was totally thrilled with my experience and I adore and dig the contemporary, clean, hip and chic atmosphere. Kathy did a fabulous job. I asked for a flowy elelgant look with a mini bouffant, keeping my part and most of my hair down. She curled and sprayed my hair and left nice bouncy somewhat strong curls in my long and straight hair. Without using a billion pins and making my head hurt from too much product, teasing or pulling she was able to gently create a little bouffant that held until the next morning yet was soft and sat very lightly on the top of my head.
I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you Kathy and I look forward to trying out other service in the near future. Love what y’all did to the space and love the adorable candy bar!