Wild Root Salon & Spa

After going to the Northgate location for nearly 3 years with a great hairstylist I decided to go to the Maple Lead location after she left and it’s on my way home from work.
Overall it’s a nice clean building with nice people. The lower rating was the cost especially compared to when I was at the Northgate location. I was extremely surprised to see such a higher pay for a standard men’s cut. More than I’d ever wish to pay. Not sure if I’ll ever go here again.

If I could give this place a negative star, I probably would…
Knowing that I was going to a formal event for NYE, I called this salon a month in advance to set up a special occasion style. I chose Wild Root because it’s close to home and less expensive for a styling appointment than where I normally get my hair cut.
The day of they called ahead and asked what I was getting done, which was just a simple S wave. They told me the stylist’s last client had finished early, so instead of getting there at 5, I got there at 4:10, and thank god for that…
I walked in, with my hair in its naturally curly form, and again explained what I wanted, which she somehow took as «flapper» even though I very clearly said over and over that my dress was 1930s vintage Hollywood and I wanted a 1930s style S wave. Another stylist in the salon came over and looked at my hair and said it was practically in that pattern anyways naturally, so it should be pretty easy.
My stylist began working on my hair and I told her that I had a makeup appointment booked for 6:15. Long story short, I spent 3 hours in her chair during which my stylist «did» my hair twice and couldn’t get it right, the third time she called over the second stylist for help, but whatever she had already done to my hair had made doing anything with it impossible.
By then, I had already missed my makeup appointment and was going to be late for my party. I asked her to just blow it straight and let me leave. I got home and couldn’t even force my naturally curly hair to curl with a curling iron by the time this butcher got to me!
She left my hair so unhealthy and overwrought, it was embarrassing and I was completely self conscious the entire night. I obviously didn’t pay for what she’d done, but that doesn’t make up for any of it.
Never NEVER go here if you are short on time and the end result is important!

I can’t believe I’ve never written a review before. Donna has been cutting and coloring my hair for at least 10 years now and I LOVE her work. I consistently get compliments on my hair! I really love how she listens and understands the look that you’re trying to achieve. Plus she’s just a great person and fun to spend time with while you’re in the chair.

Horrible. I had my hair ruined and the owner said she would comp me a free hair cut. I had to schedule 2 months in advance to get the ‘comp’ hair cut. I showed up before my appointment and waited for 45 minutes. I left extremely pissed and went to another salon for a superoir cut. I will not recommend this salon to anyone.

I followed Randell to this location after first becoming his client at the Northgate location. Randell has changed my life. I had a hairdresser I really liked for the last 12 plus years, but lately she kept insisting that I should be shorter and blonder. I’d leave with not quite what I had in mind. My youngest daughter had found Randell and adored him, so I decided to give him a try. I am so glad I did!
He agreed that my hair was too ash blond and kind of aging. He skillfully added low lights and brought out some real dimension and shine to the color. The Aveda products are natural and so good for hair. Randell has a delightful and warm personality. I feel we can talk about anything. He is respectful, funny and professional. I could not recommend him more highly, and I totally trust him with my hair.
Last year, he suggested I grow my hair out longer, which I told him simply was NOT acceptable for someone over 50. He refused to believe my misconception, and with his encouragement, I have grown out my hair and look and feel younger. His cuts are precision, and layers and texture magically pour forth from his scissors.
If you go see Randell, you are in for a treat, a real pro who always listens to you, but shares his vision for your hair as well. He will help you look your best, and you will have a great experience while he does it. Now after tiring of the long hair, Randell gave me a shorter in the back chic cut. He always has the greatest ideas and our family motto is «Randell is the boss of our hair». (smile)
Also, A+ for the atmosphere, a 100 year old home, so cozy. Leo and Josh the receptionists are wonderful and friendly as well.

Whenever I’m in Seattle, I get my haircut by Donna at Wild Root. I love Aveda, Donna, the staff and salons (I’ve been to both locations), always have a great experience, and leave with a haircut and color that I adore! I like to change my hair a lot and find it very challenging to find a stylist who is willing to make the drastic changes I request. Donna always makes sure she understands what I want and then goes for it! Once again, I’m thrilled with my hair. Thanks Donna and Wild Root — see you next time.

I’ve had Lily as a stylist for several years now and I always feel like a rockstar when I leave. And the haircut (and partial foil) looks even better two weeks out. I feel like she really understands my hair (dark, coarse, curly, graying), and helps me accomplish the look I want with what I’ve got. The Maple Leaf location gets great light and feels wonderfully homey (it’s literally located in an old house), and you can tell the staff are like family. I’ve also seen Hannah and Gena and would highly recommend them as well.

Lily & Jenna are great! They really listen to what you want. Plus kids cuts are under $ 25! My kids are 13 & 9 with thick hair. My daughter got a cute stacked bob and my son’s hair was to his and my liking (which hasn’t been the case for years). Lily fixed my botched color and haircut from another establishment. So glad we found this salon.

I picked this place based on Unilocal reviews. I have been searching for a salon and stylist to be my regular go to place.
The first visit — Haircut, shampoo and styling.
The reception and the person over the phone were very friendly and helpful.
They hang up your coat and offer you yummy tea. Very relaxing. Which is what I’m expecting at a salon… to relax!
I had heard and read that they do a scalp massage but, was disappointed when I didn’t get one.
My stylist, Ashley seemed friendly but, seemed to be in a rush the whole time. When I told her I wanted tips on maintaining/​styling my hair with just products and no heat. she said that it was just not possible. :(
Anyway she listened to what I wanted, look at the pictures I brought in and seemed to get it. I wanted to keep the length and she gave me a great haircut with long layers maintaining my length.
Then she started to blow dry my hair… she pulled so hard, my neck started to hurt! In the end it looked great after styling so I was kind of happy.
2 months later–
I made another appointment to get my hair done before I went on vacation.
This time again she seemed to be in a rush.
Haircut– In spite of asking her to keep the length as I was growing out my hair she chopped off a good bit. which I was able to see only at the end of my appointment. Usually stylists show you how much they are going to take off the length to make sure its ok! I was very disappointed… now its going to take me months to grow it back.
When she had to style it — She started to style it with a curling iron while it was still half wet, saying it was taking too long to dry… instead of with a round brush and hair dryer (which I asked for). She took big chunks of da hair and held it in a curling iron to give me the waves I wanted!
I told her politely that its not what I wanted and she says, well I don’t have time. I had specifically over phone asked for an appointment for shampoo, hair cut and styling. I don’t understand why when a customer schedules an appointment and is going to pay for it they can’t do their job???
I told her that I had made the same appointment as last time and she says, I should have charged you extra last time. Then tells me to go home and style it myself with a curling iron!
I was so very disappointed!
I really wanted to like this salon. I was looking forward to being a regular customer.
I don’t know if I’ ll go back but, definitely not to see Ashley.

I tried to make an appointment to get my hair highlighted here — I live in the neighborhood and it would have been incredibly convenient! Alas, I’ve now called several times and no one has ever picked up. I’ve left messages indicating what I wanted and when, and when they called back to say that someone was available (unfortunately I wasn’t able to answer their call!), I called back to say I’ll take it, just let me know what time and they never called back!!! Too much trouble to keep on trying. Too bad.

First time going here and not the best haircut experience. They called to ask if my appointment could be pushed to 3:30 instead of 3:00 because they were running late, and I agreed. The staff was snooty and while I waited I sat there listening to them bad-​mouth another client who had just called on the phone. My stylist didn’t stroll in until 3:40. She was pleasant, but talked my ear off and didn’t cut while she was talking, put a whole bunch of greasy stuff in my hair and then didn’t dry it all the way. I walked out of there an hour after I expected to be done with partially wet, greasy, flat hair. Seriously my scientist husband could blow dry my hair better than that. I love coming home to wash and dry my hair after I’ve paid them to wash and dry my hair.
When I checked out they asked if I wanted to schedule my next appointment? No thanks.

Nina at Northgate is the best! I’ve been coming to her for a few years now to get facials, back treatments, and my eyebrows. Nina is so caring and my skin is always glowing after I leave. My skin has improved greatly and I contribute that to Nina.

I give all my stars to the front staff who worked me and my budget for a fast do for a wedding weekend. I didn’t have it in my budget to spend $ 55 just to have my hair curled and pinned so I explained my budget to the staff on the phone that I was looking for a simple style under $ 40.
I was in luck and placed with an appointment that day! Yay! However my minuses come from the stylist’s ability to pull off a soft pony tail. I brought a photo and explained to her what i was after and instead walked out with just an overly hair sprayed ponytail that I could have done myself at home for free. My hair was literally crispy from so much spray she used that even the next day I woke up my hair was still locked in.
I’m positive Wildroot has got some great talent, but I think next time I’ll splurge for someone else and be very specific.

I went into the Wild Roots Salon on Roosevelt Way & had my hair colored by Ashley, when I arrived my hair was at least 5 different shades and was in serious need of some help. Ashley went right to work helping me pick out a good overall permanent color, she was really friendly & a blast to sit and chat with. The color turned out fantastic! She even evened out a bad bang job I had from a previous hair stylist & fixed up my layers for free. Will definitely be going back for all future hair appiontments! Thanks Ashely! :]
Con– A little pricey BUT totally worth it.

My first appointment at Wild root Roosevelt was last week and I don’t think there will be a return visit. CeCe cut and colored my hair. I hate to say it but I am not happy with the cut. I don’t think it is a bad haircut but just soooo average. It is limp, sad and boring. The sad thing is she took 3 – 4 inches off so I had a lot of hair to work with and the potential for something great. I actually had to point out to her that one side was longer and that the back also needed some work. I was on time for my appointment but had to wait because her previous appointment was running late for a bang trim. Not such a big deal but I am a new mom and time is valuable!
I really wanted it to work as it is close and convenient. I know I should go back and ask her to fix it but I don’t want it to look any worse.

This summer (2010) I won a free hair cut at Wild Root. I have a hair stylist who I love, but I decided to get my free one, because, well, it’s free :) Gena (Pronounced Jenna) did an amazing job on my hair. I asked for «soft layers, nothing choppy, not too bold, an inch off the bottom, new bangs and to take some of the bulk out.» Gena did exactly what I asked and she was a pleasure to talk with.
As for the salon itself, the atmosphere had a great home-​style vibe with nice stylists and many magazines to choose from.
I highly recommend the salon and if possible, ask for Genna for your hair cut!

I love the ambiance of this place. Very cool, relaxed.
Once I loved the cut, and cut was great, she did what I wanted.
The 2^nd time I went in there and my appointment was schedule but not in the books, so they squeezed me in which was awesome but the hair dresser didn’t want to talk and seemed pissed off at me. I don’t think I will go back there because of this last visit. Hair cut was ok, not as good as the first visit.

I called about a quick appointment one afternoon, and they could fit me in for a cut and color. 8 weeks later you can’t hardly see the grow-​out line, and my cut still has the same shape, just about 2″ longer. At first, she didn’t like the tone of the color, so she put a wash over it to chill it out a bit. Stylists really listen to your concerns and wants about a cut, too.
Salon uses Aveda products, allowing colors to look natural and not be harmful to your hair.
My whole appointment ended up taking three hours — all blissful. I felt well taken care of, and my cut alone took an hour. Heading back here as soon as possible.
I have been to this salon and the one in Northgate — always a professional staff, and a great style.

I escaped into a blissful hour-​long full body massage and simultaneous facial with Christina at the Maple Leaf location on Saturday that left my skin super soft and glowing, and my body and mind completely relaxed.
An Aveda salon (love their products), the atmosphere is bohemian and cozy, while still feeling very professional. I typically splurge on massages at Habitude in Ballard, but when I heard this place was less than half the price, I figured it was worth trying!
Christina did an amazing, thorough job, was truly interested in what my skin and body needed and made me feel completely comfortable. First time I’ve ever hugged my masseuse afterward!
I would highly recommend booking an appointment with her, try the 60-​minute Face & Body Treatment.

Nice little place and staff were nice. However, my hair turned out to be totally different than I expected (I brought a picture). I wanted my hair to be long enough so that I can still put my hair up but when I left the salon, my hair was so short I can barely hold it together with my hands. The lady at the casher was surprised and asked me «is this what you wanted?»
I want to give them another chance but it’s my hair, I’m afraid to go there again. I wanted to like this place. Again, people there were really nice though.