Dept Z

I had a great experience here. Paige was super friendly, knowledgeable, and listened to what I wanted/​needed with my hair. She was never pushy with products but told me what she recommended. I definitely recommend this salon!

Just moved back after being gone for 7 years… Checked this place out due to the other reviews! They are super friendly! Mateo was my stylist and he was fantastic! Very nice, and did a great job making my hair darker for fall/​winter time! I will definitely be going back to Mateo! Check him and the place out!

Love love loved my cut with Paige. Entirely sweet, easy to talk to, and down to earth. I appreciated the time she took to explain what sorts of cuts would look best with my face shape, the thoroughness of her question asking to ensure we were on the same page, and the divine scalp massage pre-​cut. Beautifully affordable and highly recommended.

After moving back to Spokane I was nervous about finding a new hair dresser. I had a few okay but overpriced cuts but hadn’t found someone that I really jived with. That’s when someone referred me to Jessica at Dept Z. OMG she is amazing! I have difficult hair to cut and style and she nails it every time. She is creative, attentive and really takes pride in her craft. Along with having a fantastic personality she makes sure that you get the exact cut and color you want. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.

I was really impressed with this salon when I first started going a year ago then when my stylist Paige got more clients I couldn’t book an appt. Except three weeks in advance. Due to my own schedule that is unrealistic for me. At the beginning I was really excited that I found myself with a stylist that cared about me and my hair and just recently when I called in to get an earlier appointment because my hair for some reason is dying and the ends are splitting really bad there was no effort to even contact me and get me in… after that I decided to try again the next week but no such luck either… I have now chosen to find another salon due to the lack of LONG TERM commitment to their customers my recommendation is that if you want to be treated well a couple of times this is the place for you, but if your looking for long term customer service I suggest you go somewhere else… I guess I’m just so dissapointed because I felt like I had finally found someone to help me with my hair but obviously I wasn’t as valuable a customer as I thought.

First off I have to say it is hard to find someone to do my hair correctly. Called DeptZ and Kayla was very friendly and helpful. She was able to get me prices and availability for all the artists there. I decided to go with Paige and booked my appointment for the same day.
When I walked in I was immediately greeted by Kayla and offered a beverage or something to read as I was about ½ hour early. There is also a bar downstairs that I could wait in, but opted to browse the magazines for a hairstyle while Paige finished up with her previous client.
When Paige was available she introduced herself and let me know that she would be with me in just a moment as she just finished with a client and needed to tidy up her station. Not even 5 mins past and she was ready for me.
Paige was awesome!!! She asked tons of questions about my style and hair. She really wanted to make sure that she got it right and it showed! I can’t say how much I appreciate Paige and the work she put in. She offered great advice and tips. I would definitely come back to her.
Thank you Paige and Kayla for making this an awesome experience!!!

This place is perfection in every way. Beautiful salon, friendly stylists, and amazing hair styling. The Davines products they sell are INCREDIBLE. I see Paige and she is magical but everyone does wonderful work there it appears. More stars are necessary for this place.

Being new to the Spokane area, I was nervous about finding a good place to get my hair done, and I would say the search is over! I got my hair done by Paige, and I was very pleased with the results. I appreciated that she took the time to understand what I wanted out of my hair cut and to make sure it would be flattering on me, in addition, the scalp massage was a pleasant surprise.

I had an interview with Paige and it was not at all what I expected it to be… I’m used to walking into a salon, telling the hair stylist «this is the cut I want and this is the color». I had the pictures on my phone ready to go, but Paige actually stepped me through a process, explaining what my face shape was and what I should consider for a hairstyle and color. I’m pretty outgoing, so I let go and gave her free reign. I couldn’t be happier with what she did! She really took the time to listen to my hair troubles and concerns and even showed me how to style my hair after I left. It doesn’t feel like I just went and received a cut and color, it feels like I got a hair consult from a stylist that really cares! Thank you Paige for the awesome experience and I will be back again :)

I haven’t gotten my haircut in 2 years because it never turns out the way I want it, but dept Z had really good reviews so I made an appointment with Paige. Best experience I’ve ever had! I showed her a picture of what I wanted and then she explained to me what would look best with my face shape (which luckily fit with what I wanted). And it turned out exactly how I wanted my hair too look! She also gave me easy ways to make my hair look better. Very happy with my experience! Definitely recommend Dept Z!

Go see Paige! I’ve honestly never had a better color, cut, style experience!

First I would like to say that getting my hair cut stresses me out to the fullest extent. I used to only get it cut twice a year for that exact reason.
When a friend told me to go see Jessica at Dept. Z, I was was of course stressed. But from the moment I entered the salon my stress level dropped. Jessica took amazing care of me. She made me feel completely comfortable, this was huge for me.
Oh and she kicked serious butt. She is a true perfectionist. I am completely satisfied from the head massage to the best haircut. I have been recommending all my friends to see her now as well. Totally stoked on it!

I move frequently and one of the things I dread the most is finding a new hair stylist… I’ve been known to drive 3 ½ hours to avoid it! Upon my move to Spokane I was referred to Dept. Z by several friends and family. I’ve seen both Zoe, the owner, and Jessica, one of several stylists, and I have never been disappointed, and it’s not just about the hair cut, style or color. The setting is relaxing, the vibe so warm and welcoming and all the stylist seem to like one another and go out of their way to give you personal attention.

Let me start by restating what’s already been stated: Zoe is a magical hair wizard with powers beyond the physical limitations of our earthly world.
I began my adventure with Zoe probably 8 or 9 yrs ago. I walked into her studio with virgin hair that had never been touched by colour. Today, I can proudly say that Zoe & I have successfully applied every color of the rainbow to my ever-​changing locks. Literally.
And no matter what I do (or don’t do), it always looks amazing! I have gotten up late for work & had no time to even touch-​up, but I STILL get compliments! All thanks to her masterful cut.
Zoe is the real deal. I would never dream of going anywhere else! We even planned for her to visit me on the east coast when my hubby’s employer was talking about transferring him. She is simply the best!

I love this place. First off, it’s next to main market downtown, so if anything, you should go so you can get some delicious food at main after you get your dew done.
I love the atmosphere in Dept. Z. They’re always welcoming, even if I’m there just to see my girlfriends hair get done, they still ask me how I’m doing and offer me something to drink. It’s the little things.
Everyone at Dept. Z is very kind and also exceedingly professional. They do what you want and are always open for suggestions. Even if you don’t know what you want, their really good at finding what will look good on you
I would highly recommend going to Paige (@paigebarkerhair — Instagram). She is terribly kind and very easy to talk to. Not to mention she’s given me the best haircuts, head massages, and hair products I’ve ever had. All my friends go to her, and I’d suggest you do to.
Cheers.

Oh Zoe at Dept Z, how I love thee. Let me count the ways… never mind, ’cause there’s way too many.
You cannot divide by zero, and you cannot find a more talented/​amazing/​wonderful hairdresser and person than Zoe. That’s just science.
I originally made an appointment with Zoe after reading her amazing reviews, and this girl does not disappoint. Another reviewer said she was a wizard with hair. This is true, and probably the most eloquent description for the magic she performs. I brought in a picture of what I wanted, and she totally blew my mind by giving me exactly what I asked for. She repeatedly exceeds my expectations, and gives me the best looking hair I’ve ever had (why couldn’t I have found her in high school?)
She is probably the most educated and most passionate person I’ve ever met, and not just in hair/​beauty. And she is a total sweetheart. I love coming to see Zoe and the transformation my hair, and therefore whole look, will have.
Don’t mess around, make an appointment with Zoe ASAP. Like another reviewer said, she can get hella booked out, because she is amazing.

I’m really picky when it comes to hair, and I generally get my hair done similarly wherever I end up going. I tried on Dept. Z for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and I decided I wanted a cut and color. We didn’t have enough time to do both, (I have a lot of hair), so I ended up getting a cut only at that time. Mateo did a great job, and he listened to what I had to say, as well as making suggestions. I did end up coming back a little over a week later to get it colored, and he did a great job with that as well! I was really nervous about it, since I’d only had my hair dyed once and it was a long time ago — it was a train wreck! I like that he styles my hair in a way that is totally new to me, but takes the time to explain what he’s doing and how I can achieve the same look at home.
I’m a fan of this place, and will be definitely coming back!

I’ve been going to Dept. Z for the past 5 years, after moving to Spokane from Seattle. Zoe is the owner and my stylist. I will trust no one else to my hair — she’s a true artist.

I never write reviews, even when I say I’m going to, but I have to express my feelings about Zoe and Dept Z. Zoe is an artist and a true master of her craft. This is the best haircut I have ever gotten… EVER!!! I have recently moved to the Spokane area, had waist long curly/​wavy hair and was way overdue for a trim and ready for something new, but at a total loss for where to go and who to trust. I read all the reviews I could for all the local salons and couldn’t find any with consistent good comments until I came across Dept Z. Every comment was a glowing 5 star review. Every single one. Upon meeting Zoe I understood why, even before any scissors touched my hair. She took the time to discuss my ideas and concerns, analyzed and explained what would work best and why, and only after a good half an hour did she actually start cutting. I knew already I could put my total trust in her and I ended up with a fantastic cut that showcased my hair and my face like no one ever has. I come from New York City and thought I had dealt with the best of the best. Little did I know, the best of them all would be in my new home town. Zoe I LOVE you :)))

Hairdresser, here. I am shocked at the lack of reviews on Unilocal,even just sheerly based on the things I hear about Zoe around town all of the time by word of mouth. This lady is truly a hairdresser’s hairdresser. I have watched her win competitions and attended her classes and presentations over the years, and I am consistently amazed by per poise, her passion, and her know-​how.
I asked for and received the pleasure of being able to shadow at Dept. Z recently (because I was about to move to New York and I wanted to absorb everything I could from the best hairdresser in Spokane) and she and Jessica Hunton (supremely sweet and very talented in her own right) were so warm and welcoming and let me hang out and watch them work all day, which I can’t honestly say just any old hairdressers would let me do.
Gear up for a couture hair experience the likes of which you have only ever dreamed of. But book it right now – these ladies are booked out several weeks (maybe more) in advance BECAUSE THEY ARE MAGICAL WIZARDS OF HAIRDRESSING. Seriously.