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User Reviews
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- After reading the rave reviews here and on Yelp! I picked up the phone and made an appointment with Julie. And boy am I glad I did! The appointment was great from the very start. Julie took a chair next to me (not behind me so that we had to talk through the mirror) to discuss my hair type and what I was looking for in a cut. Then she washed my hair and gave it a good conditioning. (By the way, the wash was fantastic with a great scalp massage!) When we returned to the chair she started cutting away. At first I was worried that she was cutting a lot of hair, but after she dried it with a diffuser I was amazed! I hadn't lost much length, but my hair was soooo curly! And no triangle head in sight! After giving me a few instructions she set me out into the world. I've waited to write this review to see how I like my hair when I'm styling it myself, and let me tell you, I love it even more than when I left the salon. The cut is easy to manage and was exactly what I was looking for. One more thing, usually I avoid talking to my stylist while their doing my hair, but the conversation with Julie was easy and intelligent. She's so nice and I can't wait to go back. The cut was worth every penny!
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Reviewed by eoblack on Feb 24, 2010
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- I went to Julie based on the reviews on this site. She's exactly how everyone else has described. She is hands down the best stylist I've ever had. She takes the time to sit down and discuss exactly how I want my hair and what she plans to do in order to get that result. I love my hair! It is so healthy now and I have received so many compliments. I have very thick 3A/B hair that can easily "grow" into a frizzy, fuzzy mess. Her salon is also very accommodating and inviting. Not only can she style hair but she also runs a top-notch business. I will never go anywhere else.
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Reviewed by AmyJo on Feb 21, 2010
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- Stylist:
- Colie
- Review:
- To preface this review, I would like to mention that I'm a bi racial (black/white with a Jessica Alba complexion)guy with type 3b hair. Think blond Shirley Temple curls. I usually walk in to salons and immediately apologize at the look of dismay I get from stylists who I can instantly see have never had to deal with 1. a man with Shirley Temple curls, and 2. biracial hair with blond Shirley Temple curls. I usually leave with an OK at best cut but usually only a trim I spent $50 for because no one has the gall to just go in there and do something with my mop. Well Hybrid amazed me. From the moment I walked into the salon I was immediately greeted with great service and given a diet coke (they know the key to my heart). Colie met with me only a few minutes later with a warm greeting and immediately shot down my now reflex apology for my hair and said I should never apologize for it. Now I'm a very easy patron and said that she could do anything with my hair that struck her fancy and it would probably be better than any of the half-hearted cuts I've received before. She immediately jumped in with ideas and suggestions for maintaining my curls in general and later maintaining the cut. They all were perfectly explained and made sense. We chatted while she worked and she is ridiculously personable. Now, I cannot even begin to describe how fantastic my haircut is. It is by far the best cut I've ever gotten, it's easy to manage, it has fabulous body, and it will grow in well between cuts. Besides that, she actually washed and styled my hair for me IN the salon! That is something I've always had to do at home to see how the cut turned out. I've cleared my list of all other salons and will be going back to Colie for all my hair needs- including the coloring I'll be getting next weekend. Colie, you're the best!
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Reviewed by ttscott on Jan 25, 2010Contact the reviewer for more info.
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- Stylist:
- Mallory
- Review:
- Mallory did an amazing job with my natural curl. She took the time to consult with me about my concerns and the look that I wanted to achieve. She took her time and made sure that I was happy with the cut. So far at home I have been able to achieve the same look I had when I left the salon. My hair looks and feels healthy!
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Reviewed by Fairies on Jan 10, 2010
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- Stylist:
- Colie
- Review:
- I've gotten so many compliments since Colie started cutting my hair. Colie has given me a hairstyle that is fun, enhances my curls and is easy to manage! She also introduced me to products that work with my hair and made sure that I knew how to use them. I've already got my next appointment set up and I'd recommend Colie to everyone looking for a great stylist!
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Reviewed by GLP on Dec 20, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Colie
- Review:
- I have type 3C curly hair that seems to get tighter the older I get. It had always been a struggle to find somebody who could give me a decent cut until I found Colie. She gave me a cut that makes my hair curl into perfect corkscrews. She also took the time to explain about not washing my hair too often and set me up with the right products. The change has been amazing!! People have been commenting on my hair all the time lately. Today alone I had 3 different strangers comment on how great my hair looks. If you want a great cut and great service, go see Colie!!
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Reviewed by ajms96 on Nov 21, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Colie
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- My hair was unmanageable until I found Colie. I have type 3b hair with tighter curls around the perimeter and looser curls in the crown. Colie cut my hair to give me more uniformity to my curls. Colie really took the time to share with me the correct products for my hair type and that has made a huge difference. LOVE HER!!!!!
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Reviewed by jill wasmund on Nov 21, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Colie
- Review:
- I've been hearing about Hybrid and how they can cut curly hair. I finally decided I was going to try it out! I tried to get in with Julie and was unable to, so they recommended I see Colie. Wow, what a treat! Colie was trained by Julie, so I received a great haircut, as well as, a great experience. Colie, my curls LOVE you! You did a great job. Thank You!
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Reviewed by curlygirl213 on Nov 13, 2009Contact the reviewer for more info.
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- I was skeptical, despite the numerous glowing reviews. And in fact, when I first left, I was not exactly ecstatic with my haircut. But after getting used to it and figuring out how to work with my new cut, I LOVE it. I've never had a better curly cut and have received so many compliments (even from complete strangers). I will definitely go back to Julie for all my future hair needs. Plus, she's adorable! Believe the hype.
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Reviewed by acjanis on Nov 13, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Julie
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- Julie gave me the best haircut I have ever received on my 3a/b curly hair. Not only is she great with a pair of scissors, but she is extremely knowledgeable on how to care for curly hair. The haircut Julie gave me is fun and exactly what I wanted. She actually took a lot of hair off my head but somehow gave me more curls. Her cut freed my curls! I will never have my hair done by anyone else! Believe all the positive reviews, they're true! Also, to the reviewer who noted the "November 30" birthday listings- This website provides a "November 30" birth date if you do not list one yourself. Check through more profiles, you'll see that a lot of people have that listed as their birthday because they haven't changed the default date. Mine says November 30, even though it's not the correct date. It's not a conspiracy, it's just a default setting.
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Reviewed by winnie no poo on Nov 11, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Mallory
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- I am very pleased with my haircut. I have curly, thick, coarse hair, and the cut really works for me. It doesn't get 'wide' at all with the right products that she set me up with.
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Reviewed by cmmaier on Nov 06, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Mallory
- Review:
- Hybrid Salon is the BEST place for a cut and color if you have curly hair or not! I have been going there for about a year. Mallory, who is Julie's associate, has been doing all my color and cuts. She makes me feel so comfortable and welcome. She takes the time before she starts to see if I want to try something different and what problems or concerns I may have. I won't go anywhere else for my hair services. If you are tired of going home and complaining about your cut then go see Mallory at the Hybrid Salon in Madison. I commute 40 miles to go there and don't let anyone else touch my hair. Mallory is my professional hair artist and when I leave her chair my finished cut and style is.....art, design and movement! June
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Reviewed by june cook on Oct 27, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- Well, I've waited a week to see if I could do what I was taught. I have something I have never had before, bounce. When she, AKA Delicious, was finished, my response was," Is that my hair?" The whole experience was wonderful. She so knew curly hair, how to cut (very unique), what was the right product. She provided a warm atmosphere, good conversation, and exceptional treatment of the customer. She really took the time to listen. I would emphatically recommend Julie, curly hair or not. And yes, I can style it myself with her instruction and the product she recommended. I'LL BE BACK!!
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Reviewed by Naughty on Jul 06, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Anthony
- Review:
- The whole experience was just awesome. The staff was really nice, the salon was comfortable and I got a great haircut. Anthony was really great. Before anything got started he sat down with me and I got to talk about my hair. He asked a lot of questions about products & techniques that I was currently using and what I wanted. He did a major stripping treatment, shampoo and condition. And YAY! Scalp massage! He did use the diagonal cutting method. It was a little scary to see, but it totally works. My hair looks great. If you are using the CG method, make sure you talk about it and bring your own stuff. I was ok switching back to non-CG products, but if you don't want to, make it clear. In all, I had a blast. I got a great haircut and a fun conversation. I would (and have)highly recommend Anthony for anyone with curly hair.
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Reviewed by keol on Jun 08, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- Julie actually lives up to the hype. I had let my ouidad cut (the first good haircut of my life) grow out into a ridiculous mess b/c I was so afraid to try anyone else (but could not afford the travel/expense of getting another ouidad). I read these reviews and gave Julie a try. She is fabulous. She actually knows what she's doing (as opposed to all those other sylists who claim to know how to cut curly hair but just end up butchering it.) She's also just a total hoot to be around. If you're still suffering at the hands of hacks, go see Julie. She'll make it all better.
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Reviewed by dr_amy on Apr 10, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- I am not one to write a review unless I am truly unable to contain my excitement or repulsion in a service/product. I am 33 years old and have have gone to great lengths in my life to learn to control and tame my "3b" locks; including shaving off my waist-long hair telly savalas bald and "starting over". If you are in Madison with curly hair and not going to Julie at Hybrid salon, you are not doing all you can for your hair! I thought I knew a lot about curls, and I get compliments on my hair all the time. But the color was off, my last cut was past out-grown, and I haven't trusted anyone to cut my hair in the last year and a half since my old stylist moved. I went to Julie after reading the reviews here. Not only is she a joy to be around personally, but her wealth of knowledge about products, cutting, styling, and even drying curls far exceeds any stylist I have ever been to. I quite literally had the best cleansing, cutting and styling of my hair that I have ever experienced. She even dried my hair and for the first time I didn't rush mortified out of the salon to whip my hair up into a ponytail. It was night-on-the-town gorgeous! My hair is so soft, and my ringlets move. My hair is sassy again! Even the guys at work noticed right away. Sorry to ramble, but I know the struggle we curly girls go through. This salon has talented, well educated stylists matched with a positive energy and willingness to share their knowledge....they could easily be a successful snooty salon that overcharges and pushes products. Instead, these folks have matched the hip, friendly Madison vibe and blessed us with their New York/International top-level skils. These folks truly have the best interest of you and your curls at heart! I am a devoted Hybrid girl, thanks Julie!
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Reviewed by rojogrande on Jan 28, 2009
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- Having curly hair can be wonderful - if you have the right haircut. Julie understands how to work with curly hair and has given me the best haircut I have had in many years! I recommend her highly! I love my hair - thanks Julie! I will be a faithful customer!
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Reviewed by Sondra on Sep 12, 2008
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- Like everyone else who has gotten Julie's name from this site (with the exception of one obnoxious comment) I fell in love with Julie the moment I met her. She really wanted to hear my daily routine and was very honest about what I was doing right and wrong to my hair. Of course I was skeptical (at first) because I've been used to a routine of gel, mousse, hairspray for my curls for so long. She convinced me that more product isn't necessarily better. I talked with Julie, who has the most bubbly personality, and told her I've never had a "bad" haircut (anything that adds layers to my curls I thought was a good thing). She told me that it's impossible to have a "bad" haircut when every haircut I've had has been a bad haircut. She was so right. I'm not scared to wear my hair down anymore; it actually has bounce to it and isn't weighed down on top. The day after I left her salon I got compliments from coworkers and friends about my hair. I have gotten stopped by strangers on the street telling me how much they love my haircut. It's all because of Julie. She is the ONLY person I will let touch my hair. She has this other sense about curly hair - I don't even need to tell her what I want done to my hair anymore because she knows the best way to cut it to make it look flawless and super easy to take care of.
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Reviewed by brice on Jun 12, 2008Contact the reviewer for more info.
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- Julie gave me the worst haircut of my life.
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Reviewed by Bricia on Mar 05, 2008
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- Everything I want to write seems a bit redundant at this point. So many people have already said much of what I'd like to about Julie. I went there today with some pretty sad-looking curls and left with hands-down the greatest hairstyle I've ever had. If you are living in the Madison area and not going to Julie you are most definitely cheating yourself.
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Reviewed on Dec 06, 2007
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- Stylist:
- Julie
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- I went to see Julie after reading recommendations on this site. I highly recommend seeing her. She is professional and highly knowledgeable about curly hair and products. She listened to what I wanted and I trusted her to do what she thought would look good. I am really happy with the result. She is awesome!!
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Reviewed on Nov 14, 2007
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- Stylist:
- Julie
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- For many years I went to the same stylist in a very large salon. I liked my stylist a lot personally and after many years of having her cut my hair, it was hard to make the decision to leave. I had read the Curly Girl and was excited about trying some of the techniques recommended in the book. My stylist was luke warm about using some of the techniques and quite consistently reverted to cutting my hair the same old way. After leaving the salon, I went for several months without a regular stylist, trying to implement some of the ideas in the Curly Girl book. In desperation I searched the web for leads on a stylist in my area who knows how to cut curly hair. Julie from Hybrid Salon had many entries from satisfied customers and so I scheduled an appointment with her right away. Quite literally, Julie gave me the best hair cut that I have ever had! She has given me the needed foundation for some of the tips in the Curly Girl book. She was able to recommend products that I have found almost like magic in managing my curls--they don’t weigh my hair down which has often been a big problems for me. My curls have shine and movement for the first time in a long time. My husband loves my new cut and I have had several compliments from co-workers and one from a stranger. I am looking forward to realizing more of my “curly” dreams with Julie’s help.
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Reviewed on Oct 07, 2007
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- I have spent many years going to premier salons in Madison only to leave feeling frustrated that my hair never looked right. My curls turned to clumps and frizz when I was left on my own. I wondered if I would ever love my hair like everybody told me I should. Then I went to naturallycurly.com and found out about Julie at Hybrid. She made me feel comfortable right from the start. Julie explained the cutting process for curly hair and understood my dreaded clumps. I left with a great hair cut finally appreciating my curls. I even scheduled a color appointment! I think my search has ended for the perfect stylist.
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Reviewed on Oct 01, 2007
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- Stylist:
- Tony
- Review:
- What can I say about Tony other than I wish I had him living in my bathroom so that he could do my hair everyday! I have been getting my super curly hair cut, styled and occasionally colored by Tony for over four years now and I don't plan on going anywhere else. In fact, I lived on the West Coast for two years and flew back to see him! I have had a life filled with nightmare hair cuts to the point where I used to wait close to a year to go to a salon because that's how long it took to grow out the mistakes AND get my nerve up to try again. Now, I can't wait to go and see Tony every 10 weeks! He's not only good at cutting curly hair, but he is also great at styling for special events like weddings. He's a ton of fun to talk to and he knows what he's doing! Haircuts are like therapy for me now.
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Reviewed on May 02, 2007
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- Stylist:
- Anthony Santini
- Review:
- I've struggled most of my adult life to find a style that I like that also works with my curls. Then I found Tony! He consistently gives me great cuts that really show off my curls. I also like to change my haircut frequently and he always gives me a stylish cut. I always leave feeling like a diva, but even better are the compliments I get on my haircut (and curls) throughout the duration of the cut.
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Reviewed on Apr 25, 2007
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- I went in yesterday to see Julie after reading the previous reviews. She does really good color. I had her trim my hair and it looks really good. I will most likely go back. She seems to have in depth knowledge on just how to cut curly and thick hair. I feel she might be the one to help me make a change into a different style!!
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Reviewed on Mar 01, 2006
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- Stylist:
- Julie
- Review:
- I was very nervous going into the salon. Although Julie seemed to have the best comments on this site. I was worried as I have had some REALLY bad cuts! But all I can tell you is that she made me Feel wonderful. I LOVE my hair cut and can't wait to get back to her when i need a trim, It's been 8 weeks and counting!
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Reviewed on Jan 26, 2006
