Revelry Barber and Salon — Attraction in Sacramento

15 months after my last haircut/color (pre-Covid) I followed my stylist, Dre, to her new digs at the Rev. Even though my hair had grown several inches, I was seriously impressed at how well the cut/color/layers held up! But it's hot AF in the summer, so once I was fully vaxxed, I made an appointment for a cut/color. (Note: waiting until I was vaccinated was a personal choice, not a requirement of the salon. I'll list Covid precautions at the end of the review.)

You can book your appointment with your preferred stylist online, but since I also wanted color, I reached out to Dre directly and sent her a few photos of the look I was going for. She scheduled my appointment and I received a text confirmation as well as a reminder text the day before.

I'm not a fashionable kind of person, so I appreciate that I can trust and rely on Dre to make me look good, because she knows what will work for me. And she's not gonna judge me for not knowing the difference between a bob and an a-line cut (are these different things? I don't even know, but Dre does, and that's what matters! 😆) I'm bad at selfies, so check out her insta for better photos!

The salon itself is an awesome space. It's really easy to find, and there's plenty of parking available. There's a counter along the front window where you can people-watch or charge your phone as you wait. Lots of plants and cool artwork on the walls, plus a great playlist with a mix of new & familiar music. So, when you walk in, you can just feel yourself relax into the space. The wash stations are in a separate room in the back, so you have a bit more privacy and the set up is way more comfortable than the standard chairs that tilt back.

Covid precautions: staff and clients wear masks, hand sanitizer and temperature check at the door, socially distanced work stations, capes are not re-used...

Had a haircut with marina and requested a wolfcut/shag and provided a picture to use as reference. I ended up with a disconnected haircut that was at least 4-5 inches shorter than the photo I showed her and with bangs that were so thick and blocky, they could be on par with a bowl cut. I had pieces that were cut so short, the hair was as long as someone getting a PIXIE cut and I asked for a medium length to my shoulders? The worst part is: the bangs are so short that I couldn’t fix them if I wanted to and just have to wait until they grow out. Was trying to convince myself that it doesn’t look that bad and eventually broke down when I realized there’s no saving it with styling. Seriously the worst haircut I’ve ever gotten in my life and I 100% cried about it and can’t get over how hideous it is. It’s a cute place but seriously not enough checks for the length and I couldn’t see what she was doing because I had my glasses off. Not at all like the picture. Update: she did, however offer me an opportunity to come back for them to fix it and was apologetic. I won’t be going back because of how short my hair is and I have to grow it out (also massive trust issues now), but I can see how this could be helpful for someone who wasn’t too concerned...

I wanted to give it a minute to leave a review and a few weeks after getting a haircut with Jay I can honestly say this is the best haircut I have ever received. I was very hesitant to get my hair done in Sac as all my previous stylists worked extensively in cities like NY, LA, and Toronto, so not going down to SF was, to me, a risky move.

I am so happy I decided to book with Jay; the entire appointment was an ongoing conversation and they managed to take my mess of reference photos, specific instructions, and “vibes” and amalgamate it into something spectacular. They were incredibly meticulous, walking me through every step and remaining incredibly patient through every micro-decision I made about my hair. I probably spent 1h30 in that chair, and the entire time Jay was friendly, upbeat, and genuine. I hope I am lucky enough to get my next cut...