Our artistically badass salon is located in the Shockoe Bottom area. Our space is industrial, inspiring, and located in historic Shockoe slip in Richmond VA. At Shockoe Salon we focus on delivering a luxury experience to all guests and connecting with each client to ensure their hair desires are exceeded, to make sure they all leave looking and feeling fabulous.
We are proud to be artists, proud to be professional, and proud to be worthy of your follicular trust. You can bank on our continual pursuit to better our skills, techniques, creativity, and fashion knowledge, all to give you street-ready swagger. We don't just want to be the best salon in Richmond, we want to be your top choice salon in Richmond!
We are proud to be artists, proud to be professional, and proud to be worthy of your follicular trust. You can bank on our continual pursuit to better our skills, techniques, creativity, and fashion knowledge, all to give you street-ready swagger. We don't just want to be the best salon in Richmond, we want to be your top choice salon in Richmond!
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Balayage in Richmond Va is the hair highlight technique to achieve that dreamy 'just been kissed by the sun multi dimensional look. The French word meaning 'to sweep' or 'to paint' allows for a sun-kissed natural-looking hair color, similar to what nature gives us as children. Balayage has softer, less noticeable regrowth lines than traditional highlights - the principal idea being less is more when creating soft, natural looks.
Reviews (24)
Brittany
Nov 21, 2021
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Sterling understood what I wanted and gave me the bangs and peekaboo colors I showed him pictures of. Vibes are cool, laid back, no stress. Small place, cozy and friendly. Not your typical hustle bustle brightly lit 10,000 cans of hairspray going all at once. Sterling’s definitely an artist creative type and his space and demeanor reflect that. I was nervous about making a big (for me) change and he kept it relaxed and casual and I felt comfortable the whole time. Plus he gave me a real good head/neck massage when he shampooed me!
Helen May Snellings Carey
Oct 23, 2021
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Would most definitely recommend them. I had a really great experience. It's been a long time since I had anything major done to my hair and I absolutely loved that they took the time to talk to me about what… I wanted before they even started. I don't live in this area but come here monthly and I will b going back to them and getting my hair done more often.
D. Y.
Sep 01, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality
I’ve been wanting to do something different with my hair but am indecisive. I made an appointment after hearing good things about the salon, and Maisie did my balayage and cut. They were amazing. I haven’t had a good experience with a salon in a long time, but I would 100% come back here for my next color or cut.
Services: Haircut, Balayage
I’ve been wanting to do something different with my hair but am indecisive. I made an appointment after hearing good things about the salon, and Maisie did my balayage and cut. They were amazing. I haven’t had a good experience with a salon in a long time, but I would 100% come back here for my next color or cut.
Services: Haircut, Balayage
Amanda Holland
Aug 22, 2021
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I had a really great appointment with Maisie. She came in early just for me, because it was my first day of grad school. SO nice of her. She also recommended this GREAT product for me. I have had scalp issues for years and have tried everything. She recommended the SOLU sea salt sea scrub and it has worked WONDERS. Thank you Maisie! 10/10 will come back again.
Madison Myer
Apr 22, 2021
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Tammy Scheper
Mar 04, 2021
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Louisa M.
Feb 18, 2021
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I am so happy with my experience today at Shockoe Salon! I sorely needed a haircut (not sure why but I had been procrastinating a haircut all of quarantine!), I'm relatively new to Richmond and had seen this place walking by a few times. I was looking to remove at least a couple inches of the remaining blond highlights from years ago and was open to ideas for my cut. Sterling was so welcoming and gave me some suggestions for what to do. And the final product is beautiful! A few things I really appreciated: the studio/setting has an authentic and artistic feel, very cozy; the wash in those
Alex Kazas
Feb 17, 2021
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Sterling, magical pirate fairy hair god! ✨ I am the pickiest with what is happening on my head and he always knows exactly what my hair needs without me even having to say. 5-star experience every time, would highly recommend to anyone (especially those who have trouble trusting people with their manes!!). You will leave feeling more confident and sparkly!✨✨ Also supporting local business!!
Laura Kimball
Jan 16, 2021
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I was lucky to grab an impulsive same-day appointment here after not having had a haircut in a year (thanks, pandemic). It’s always nerve-racking to try a new salon but I couldn’t be happier with my experience and with the haircut I received. I presented a couple haircut options I was considering and was helped to make a decision that I’m really happy with.
The parrot was definitely entertaining to watch during the cut, the salon was clean and nicely decorated, the music was great, and the stylist was friendly and talented. This is definitely going to be my go-to salon in Richmond.
The parrot was definitely entertaining to watch during the cut, the salon was clean and nicely decorated, the music was great, and the stylist was friendly and talented. This is definitely going to be my go-to salon in Richmond.
Kendall Carney
Nov 10, 2020
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I am a picky haircut person and as a result I go way too long between cuts. I came in with a long mess of hair and two very different looks in mind, both of which I was equally down for. Sterling took the time to sit with me, and make a suggestion based off my routine and style. Everything from the shampoo to the blow dry was exceptional. Yes it was slightly more than I usually pay- but this cut is worth every penny. It looks just as good when I roll out of bed as it does styled. The way he cut it has almost given the hair a different texture. Over a week since I got it cut and it truly is amazing
Naomi Leslie
Feb 28, 2020
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Bonnie B.
May 07, 2019
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A Groupon brought me here. I asked for blonde highlights. I was never shown swatches, but the stylist, who had very blonde hair, asked "as blonde as my hair?" for the highlights and I said YES. I said I wanted my blonde highlights to be noticeable, had an upcoming wedding to attend, wanted my highlights to brighten my dull mousey brown hair. After applying and foiling, I took a photo of my foil situation as I waited and asked my friend if it looked like was even highlighting enough of my hair. Whole chunks on the sides were not foiled.
Then she put on a toner, and asked me to sit for
Then she put on a toner, and asked me to sit for
Carolyn R.
Apr 20, 2019
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The combination of Groupon and good reviews led me here. I moved here from San Francisco and have been working up the courage to find a new salon. I have fine, thin hair and had previous bad/enthusiastic salon experiences. I was hopeful but nervous.
The aesthetic of the salon was a bit confusing and customer service wasn't great. The vibe is a mix between Shockoe rustic, mid century modern (e.g., red leather chairs), Asian inspired (e.g., Hindu gods, Japanese inspired plant displays) and found object (e.g., glitter crown, fedoras???). The customer service was fair, the host was the warmest
The aesthetic of the salon was a bit confusing and customer service wasn't great. The vibe is a mix between Shockoe rustic, mid century modern (e.g., red leather chairs), Asian inspired (e.g., Hindu gods, Japanese inspired plant displays) and found object (e.g., glitter crown, fedoras???). The customer service was fair, the host was the warmest
Angela G.
Apr 13, 2019
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Came here for a haircut with the groupon special (signature haircut, deep conditioning, and blowout) with Sterling. Overall, I had a fantastic experience! It was really easy to schedule, I had an appointment the next day after I called.
The experience in the salon was equally wonderful. The shampoo and deep conditioning treatment was super relaxing, it was almost like a mini massage! During my haircut, I could tell he wasn't rushing and even though I gave him relatively little direction, at the end of the appointment my hair looked amazing.
Overall I would definitely return, my only qualm
The experience in the salon was equally wonderful. The shampoo and deep conditioning treatment was super relaxing, it was almost like a mini massage! During my haircut, I could tell he wasn't rushing and even though I gave him relatively little direction, at the end of the appointment my hair looked amazing.
Overall I would definitely return, my only qualm
Vicki Harlow
Feb 23, 2019
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Ahmed K.
Dec 12, 2018
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Liliana R.
Jul 16, 2018
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Asked for a multidimensional color or balayage, and was told the original stylist I had booked with couldn't do that in the time I selected (I booked it online) so I had to change my appointment with Sterling because he had "time". He gave me a haircut and colored my hair a slightly lighter shade of brown than my natural color (said to match my eyes?). I left pretty disappointed because it wasn't what I wanted but still I booked another appointment to get my actual desired service done and purchased some dry shampoo (~$30 for a tiny bottle lol). I cancelled my follow up and
Amanda W.
Jun 27, 2018
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Updating my review from a couple years ago and changing from 5 stars to 3. I've been going here since they first opened a few years ago and I've referred about 7 other people here. While Sterling does do a great job with cut and color the prices have become a bit unreasonable and a lot gets added on without you knowing. I've been getting the same thing each time and it seems every time it's more expensive for less. The first time I got my hair colored here the toner was included (as it should be). The next time I was charged $30 for it and another $30 for some conditioning treatment
Crystal Smalling
Jun 17, 2018
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Matthew Elam
Jun 14, 2018
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Jenna Pasma
Jun 09, 2018
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Courtney T.
May 18, 2018
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I had a great experience with Shockoe Salon. I needed a color correction, the receptionist was polite and was able to get me an appointment the next day. The stylist Caitlin was great! She went over my options and what I could realistically expect from correction. The employees were actively asking if I needed anything to drink, magazine to read, and shared their phone charger since my process was several hours long. It started raining during my appointment and Caitlin even offered to take me to my car to avoid the rain. The services took my hair back to a level that I can live with, and I will
Pamela Lynn Hock
Jan 10, 2018
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Stacy W.
Nov 05, 2017
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I had such a great experience here! This might be the best haircut I've ever had! I've always gone to SuperCuts but I wanted to expand my horizons so I checked this place out. It's going to be my new go-to. I know nothing about hair and am not good at keeping up/doing my hair. Destiny did an amazing job with the parameters I asked her for and made my hair look so much healthier and just cuter. I tried to get some pictures of it, this is the next day. All I did was wash it and brush it. I'm seriously so thrilled to have lucked out so much finding this place! Great vibes, good
