Esmé Salon — Local services in Seattle

Didn't get my hair done, and she seems extremely nice and accommodating in the beginning. But I told her I needed my hair done for a wedding and how much difficulty I was having finding a black hairstylist in Seattle to do my hair.

Long story short, after doing the new client form I was "allowed to book", I sent a couple of styles I was thinking about but I let her know the style wasn't my priority I just wanted a good cut and silk press. Upon booking , I noticed her silk press with trim included was $100 more and it states that the trims is only for up to an inch of hair... I thought it would be important and respectful to ask , since I am a new client , that if I needed more than 1 inch of hair trimmed, would that be more of a fee?

She responded by saying she decided to not accept new clients anymore (wow within a few days of speaking to me and being given permission to book) and did not even answer the question if I needed more hair trimmed would it be more of a fee for any potential of booking with her in the future.

Another sad part of this experience:

Before given permission to book and I was sharing the styles I was thinking of, thinking* of once again as I stated I was mainly in need of just a silk press and trim. she told me I should go somewhere else for the style and she recommended a white hair stylist....after me sharing with her that I just moved here and have been having so much difficulty finding a *black stylist that just felt like kind of a slap in the face and strange... On top of that recommendation, when she informed me she was no longer accepting new clients she gave me more recommendations of other stylist to go to which is really nice to do to support others, however 2 of the recommendations no showed their appointments with me which has nothing to do with her just sharing.

All in all a very confusing experience and I just really wish I could have gotten my hair done even if she suddenly decided to not accept new clients, she didn't even attempt to leave the door open for me in the future as a potential client, and it seemed it was in retaliation of me asking the question about if I needed more hair trimmed would it be more of a fee, and this hurts as I am extremely loyal to my hair stylists and I just moved here, but I was left high and dry like so many black girls that...

I had to share my experience because Myam is so wonderful and deserves all the praise she can get.

A few years ago, one of my coworkers had the most beautiful hair, so I asked her where she got it done. She raved on and on about Myam from Antonio Salon (where she previously worked), but because of Covid I took a hiatus from getting my hair done. Fast forward 2 years, I was ready to get my hair done, and went on a hunt for Myam (she no longer worked at Antonio Salon, so I had to do a bunch of googling and instagram stalking). I finally found her and waited 4 months to get in as a new client (she wasn't taking new clients at the time). Let me just say this - IT WAS WORTH IT!

Myam is my far the best hair stylist/colorist I have ever been to. Even as a new client, she took the time to look at photos of my hair as well as what my goal color/cut looked like. She did research and recommended a highlight/root touch up/trim that met my personalized needs. She also was completely honest - that it may take 2-3 sessions to get me to my ideal color, but she could get me there. Even though I have only had 1 of the sessions, I am beyond happy with how my hair turned out. The color is gorgeous and just what I wanted. She was even able to cancel out some of the "streaky" highlights I had gotten previously and make them look more natural like I wanted.

Beyond her technical skills and talent, Myam made me feel 100% comfortable and confident in her salon. I have struggled with hair loss, so getting my hair done has always been a source of anxiety for me. But seeing Myam was almost therapeutic for me - she didn't ask any noisy questions while also listening empathetically to my concerns and needs. She did mention she has other clients with hair loss and seemed to have a lot of knowledge about my condition, so if anyone has these issues, I highly recommend her (I have been to salons just for hair loss in the past, Myam was 1000x better than anyone I have seen).

I have already recommended her to my sister and mother - she simply is the best hair stylist who will not only make you feel beautiful on the outside, but can help you regain your confidence and make you feel empowered. I am so thankful I found her and will...

I don’t usually post Google reviews, but I had to for Myam! I’ve consistently had great results from her since I started going to her earlier this year, so I think it’s time!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Myam at Esme Salon!! From the moment she met me at the door, it felt like we had known each other for years. It's always a bit nerve-wrecking when trying out a new hair stylist, but Myam's warm and welcoming demeanor immediately put me at ease.

What truly sets Myam apart is her expertise in caring for Black natural hair. Finding a stylist who understands how to work with my hair type has always been a challenge, but Myam is an absolute MASTER. Her silk presses and trims are second to none. She goes above and beyond by giving my hair an assessment and an extremely thorough shampoo, a level of care I had never experienced at other salons!

Recently, I took the plunge and had Myam cut my hair into a layered style I've fallen in love with (pictured below, don't mind my facial expressions lol). She listened attentively to my preferences and delivered beyond my expectations. And in addition to her great technical skills, Myam is an amazing educator. She always takes the time to share invaluable tips on how to better care for my hair.

Every time I make an appointment with Myam, I am literally counting down the days until I see her. Her talent + warm personality make each visit a true, true pleasure. If you're in search of a stylist who not only understands natural hair but also has a genuine passion for her craft, Myam is the absolute best!!!

Thank you, Myam, for consistently delivering exceptional service and making me feel like the best...