Im delighted with my salon experience! I highly recommend Kara as a stylist. She does an amazing job helping set expectations before the cut and makes thoughtful recommendations along the way so your style fits your color levels, skin tone, and personality. Shes so easy to talk to too, and makes you feel fabulous every time.

Emily is amazing. She is warm and welcoming and talented! I trust my hair to her! I always feel like a weight has been lifted after my cut! The Hilldale location is beautiful!

Its always a pleasure to get my hair cut. The entire Anaala staff is warm and welcoming and the shop has a very serene ambiance. My stylist, Kara, always does a superb job. Plus its a pleasure to spend time with her even though Im old enough to be her mother or grandmother.

I love the atmosphere! There’s something inherently cheerful about the salon’s environment. I also really love working with my stylist, Opal. She always has great suggestions, is very easygoing, and does exceptional work. I always receive a million compliments after my appointments with her!

Overall such a great experience! Very professional and knowledgeable. Opal is awesome! She helped me deciding the haircut I wanted based on my hair characteristics and did a pretty good job. Thank you!Plus, they are following all the recommendations and cautions to avoid Covid-19 spreading, protecting their costumers and staff. Thanks again!

Lovely and relaxing environment. I love the way Jordan cuts my hair!

Love Courtney! Everyone is so welcoming and kind. Favorite place to have my hair cut & colored.

Really loved getting my hair cut here with Jordan. They were great and I will definitely be back!

Great Pedicure and manicure with Lindsay. She was very personable and I enjoyed my pampering. The salon is beautiful and very clean. The staff was very welcoming.

One of the best salons I have been to! Jordan is incredible and was able to create works of art each time I visited. She was able to take an idea from pinterest and help me make it into something fun and different!

Jordan was fantastic and gave me just what I wanted - I would highly recommend her work!

I always have very pleasant experience with Jung whenever I go to her for my haircuts and highlights, she always takes into consideration what you want and makes suggestions and they are always better in my opinion. She is very good and I love getting haircuts from her.

It goes without saying that your experience is going to vary based on which service you receive and which stylist you see, so for the sake of this review, I saw Maggie for a womens haircut.Since I was finally fully vaccinated, I allowed myself the indulgence of finally cutting off the inches of dead hair that had built up over the past year and change. Pre-pandemic, I had gotten a haircut elsewhere to add some shaggy layers to my hair. Im not sure if it was the stylist, my curly hair (that clumps), or both that made the layers really not turn out well (think of how a strip mine looks and that was how these layers look.)After I met with Maggie, we talked about what I wanted and I basically told her two things: 1) I dont entirely know what I want, but if shaggier layers are still cool, I would like something along those line, and if not, just make it look nice, and 2) I want to change up my bangs but I hate my forehead. I didnt see the layers in their natural state until after a couple of days since she gave me a blow out, but once my hair clumped and curled post-wash, my hair had layered flawlessly. As for my bangs, she cut them in a way that allowed me to style them a few different ways (e.g. straight across, to the side, or curtain) and showed me how to make them look good in the the previously mentioned styles.All in all, Maggie was a great stylist and a great person to chat with. I definitely recommend her and the salon itself.

Opal was great! Listened to all of my questions and spent a lot of time with me durning a consult! Highly recommend her! The salon is very clean and beautiful as well.

I always enjoy working with Erin! She does a great job and shes easy to talk to!

I love my stylist and the atmosphere and service at the salon are great. Its easy to book an appointment online!

Courtney is my stylist & she always makes my hair look good & gives me tips on keeping the style fresh. All the staff are courteous and I highly recommend Anaala.

Jordan was great! My haircut looks just like the picture I showed her and I absolutely love it.Edit: Went back a year later for a cut with Opal. She was extremely helpful. I love my new hair!

I find Anaala Salon to be a professional, friendly, and clean environment and Ive always been extremely impressed with my stylist April. She always listens to my requests, provides good suggestions and is a true expert in her craft. I will continue to support Anaala Salon and keep going back to April for as long as I live in Madison. I highly recommend this salon and April to anyone whos in search of a salon that will not only meet but also exceed their expectations each and every time.

Excellent customer service, focused on keeping people healthy and helping you feel your best.

I always feel very welcomed at Anaala, and I love my stylist, Erin. I truly look forward to coming in for my appointments. I cant recommend Anaala enough!

Jefferson did an amazing job cutting and styling my hair.

Jordan at Hilldale was wonderful! She was so sweet and professional and explained everything very well. I would highly recommend Anaala and specifically, Jordan!

Thank you for still providing a great service but also safely! Mandatory masks made me so much more comfortable coming back to get a service. Also yall just do such an awesome job that part was given as part of this review :)

Relaxing atmosphere. Stylists are skilled and listen well. Easy to book online. Great covid safety practices.

Courtney is amazing! I found this place based on recommendations for places to get mens haircuts and I was not disappointed.

Courtney L. was extremely helpful in determining the right cut and style. I went to the appointment not knowing what haircut would be the right choice, and she guided me in just the right direction. Very knowledgeable, highly skilled, and just so darn friendly - Courtney is such an asset to this place!

They were very diligent about cleanliness and safety in a time of COVID. My stylist was Courtney and she did an excellent job. 10/10 would recommend.

Beautiful, clean, sunny space with the most professional stylists. Thank you for doing a wonderful job on manis and pedis for my stepmom and I!

My Stylist is a very dedicated person who takes the time to ask me how I would like things done and continues that conversation throughout the time in the chair. Every step in the process is done to my satisfaction. The atmosphere at Anaala is pleasing and welcoming. Its a pleasurable experience. I would recommend this Salon to everyone!

Dont bother with an appointment, they dont honor them. We made an appointment for my son for 1:45pm on their website. Arrived at 1:40, just to be safe. At 2pm, they still hadnt gotten him in the chair. When I told them we had to be some where else and needed to be done by 2:30, they said he couldnt get in the chair until 2:20! Your time means nothing to them. Dont bother booking unless you have no life and can wait all day.

Get my hair cut by Kiki here every two weeks. Beautiful space.

I loved Maggie! She’s super relaxed and made me feel very comfortable. Also, amazing job on my lashes and brows :)

It’s always hard to find a stylist when you move but I took a chance on Anaala based on a few good reviews and a gut feeling that it was the right place for me. Luckily I scheduled with April and every time she cuts my hair I feel very thankful I found her. I have thin, fine, naturally blond hair that has a tendency to frizz, go curly in some areas and straight in others. I’m so lucky. I have had many stylists over the years who have convinced me that I needed texturizing, layers, a razor cut etc and they all turned my hair into an absolute frizz of a disaster. I communicated this to April from the start and she said it actually made sense. She listens, she asks the right questions, she has never cut more than I wanted and she has a detailed eye. She is a perfectionist. I think you know you had a good haircut when it looks good even as it grows out. I can go a 1/2 year without cutting my hair because it grows out evenly, thanks to April! I shouldn’t go that long because it gets damaged but it’s nice to have that option.My daughter had her hair very long hair trimmed by an Asian woman (I didn’t catch her name) and she had a great experience too.I will continue to book with April and I highly recommend her.I have not experienced any of the other services at Anaala but would consider getting nails done or a facial. They have a nice little space for that. The salon always looks clean and for my last couple appointments the receptionist was very friendly.

The staff are very friendly and helpful one if my favorite hair salons. I have never left unsatisfied. I would recommend this salon for sure.

This was the first time I went to this salon for a haircut and I am very pleased with the results! Alisha did a great job and was very mindful of what I wanted. I will definitely be coming here in the future!

I have been going to Anaala Hilldale for nearly 4 years. Nikki is amazing. Shes great with suggestions and she will talk you through whatever questions you have. Everyone is very helpful. I love the new location outside of Hilldale. Parking is much improved. Their new shop is larger and more comfortable. The range of services offered, especially Sunday appointments helps set them apart. Customer service is wonderful. I wont go anywhere else.

Erin is the best!

I have been to this Anaala Salon & Spa twice and the only reason is the exceptional hair service provided by Erin! She not only listens to what I am thinking about doing to my hair, but offers her professional and experienced opinion about what will work for my hair, how I like to style it, and the level of up-keep I’m looking for. Couldn’t be happier about how my hair has turned out, I will definitely be returning for all of my hair care needs!

Kara is amazing. Im super indecisive about what I want to do with my hair, and her input makes me look great all year round. The atmosphere is great. I always feel relaxed and at ease. Everyone is so nice. The coffee is good. Win win win

I love Anaala. Nikki does my brows and hair. She’s amazing. Incredibly skilled, funny, kind, and just great to be around!

Had a great experience! Very Relaxing.

Excellent service, great friendly staff. Prices are very reasonable and totally worth it. Products are great too. What a lovely experience we had. I think I might make this place my regular salon now!

Loved my cut and color. Alisha was so great and nice! Will definitely be back.

My hair is dry and frizzy, so the fact that their hair products are naturally derived is what first convinced me to check out Anaala. I went in wanting to get a haircut, and dye my hair pink. Jennifer did an amazing job on my hair. I gave her the reigns, and let her work her magic. And I’m glad I did too, because I’m in love with her work. Jennifer and Anaala, in general, are very professional, welcoming, and fun. Highly recommend, and will definitely be going back.

Got a perm here a couple weeks ago! Nikki was so amazing, even staying late on a Sunday to do it! Ill probably be back for future appointments.

Courtney does a consistently exceptional job for our entire family!Sincerely,Jake K.

Jordan did an amazing job on my daughter’s balayage!

Went there to get simple hair cut (Bob cut, no layer), around 9pm, hair stylist was nice( as friendly) but didnt ask me if i wanted to see back of hair or nor did she bring mirror to see my back hair. Came back home, length was not equal on back, had to fixed myself. Wasted $20 +tips(luckily i used that coupon otherwise $40). Other wise nice location.

Ive never used their hair services. However, I get facials once a month with Ari. She is absolutely amazing. Ari is professional and warm. She also is lovely throughout the experience as she is experienced and knowledgeable. I use their beautifying oil and the clay mask both of which leave me radiant. If youre looking for a great facial service, look no further!

I had a haircut with Tom, who is new, and he was wonderful. The most important thing to me when getting a haircut is that the stylist listens to me. Tom did, and gave me exactly what I asked for. And, the day after, I liked it even more when I saw just how easy hed made my life with what seemed to be just a simple cut! I hope he sticks around for a long time - Ill be sure to return when I need another cut.

The best place in Madison for haircut. Im always greeted warmly, offered a cup of tea or water or coffee and my coat taken and hung up. I love the scalp and shoulder massage before my hair is washed. As always, Aveda shampoo is great for my hair and senses.

Everyone is really nice. Great service, professional, and friendly atmosphere. They have text notifications for appointment reminders. Jessica H. does amazing work! I highly recommend her.

Relaxed, friendly vibe. my stylist really listens and is very skilled.

Kara does a really nice job. The location and parking are convenient and the ambiance was relaxing. More expensive than other Aveda salons, but they have coupons on their website for new clients.

I felt safe, heard, respected and appreciated. Thank you Emily.

Jung is amazing at cutting hair. I won’t go to anyone!! I am also a hairstylist and worked with her at Vidal Sassoon in Chicago so I know the training she got was intense. So glad I don’t have to go all the way back to Chicago for my cuts too!! :)

Nice job Nicki on a stylish cut for this old lady. The updated cut (as my hair grows out) looks great and is easy to care for. Time well spent.

I went here for a haircut and got an appointment with Jennifer. The overall service was good, the package included a complimentary head massage, and a shampoo in $30 along with the haircut. The hair cutting skills however were very average at best. As soon, as we moved to shortening and styling of the hair I realized that my stylist hardly had an idea of what she was doing. This was despite the fact that I specifically confirmed the same on the phone prior to my appointment and repeatedly showed her the photos of what I wanted. In the end, I ended up with a haircut which took me 5 weeks to recover from. Overall the staff behavior was nice and welcoming though.

The staff were all extremely helpful, warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and supportive of the look I was trying to achieve when I came in for my consultation. A very pleasant environment.

I have had Jenny at Anaala style my hair for the past few years and I never would want to go anywhere else. Jenny does an amazing job at paying close attention to the look you want and has always gone above and beyond what I had imagined. I am always confident in her abilities and love my hair when I leave. Going to Anaala is always so relaxing and rejuvenating, you cannot go wrong with the amazing Aveda products either.

The staff was friendly and accommodating. I didnt book enough time for my color but the stylist was still very friendly and helpful and I still got the results I was looking for. My hair looks and feels great!

Very clean salon and top notch professionals

Quick and efficient! Very friendly staff and yummy treats and drinks.

To say that I recommend Anaala is a severe understatement. In particular, Marissa is hands down the best stylist I have ever to in my life. This place is absolutely phenomenal. I do not write reviews very often, but I have never felt more motivated to write one than this.I had never had my hair colored before, and impulsively decided it was time to make a change this weekend. I chose a salon purely based on the fact that they could get me in on short notice, and the results were incredibly disappointing. In short, I had very over-processed roots that were bright orange on top of an otherwise unchanged head of hair. I called Anaala on Sunday morning, knowing full well I would not be able to get in, but hoping they would have something I could purchase or some tips as to how to rectify the situation.The receptionist was incredibly kind and understanding on the phone and, after checking with the stylist, somehow managed to squeeze me into an already full day. I arrived later that afternoon to see Marissa, who I was hoping would have enough time to correct the orange. Not only did she manage that, but she somehow managed to send me out the door with a color that not only looked incredibly close to the original picture I had referenced, but arguably better.She spent a generous amount of time discussing where my hair started, what had been used to cause the orange, and what steps would be involved in correcting it (highlights, toner, and a gloss). It was very clear that she was incredibly experienced and knew exactly what she was talking about. I trusted her completely, and am so glad that I did.From the moment I walked in the door to when I left, I had nothing but a positive experience here. The space is beautiful, everyone is kind, and the fabulous and cruelty-free Aveda products are the sugar on top of a very large sundae. If youre on the fence about where to schedule, just take my advice: Go to Anaala, and ask for Marissa.

Very horrible experience. I went to cut 2-3 inches out of my long hair and I ended up with 6-7 inches gone! The person that cut my hair was keep repeating that “our hair is still long!” But it was clear that she knew she messed up! I have never in my life written a review for anything..moreover a bad one. Please avoid this salon at any cost. From a long an gorgeous long hair I ended up with barely long enough hair to put it in a ponytail... I cannot look in the mirror anymore...I hate this place and the lady that this to me (APRIL HANEVOLD)! Trust me when I say avoid her!

Great customer service, great haircuts for kids and adults, and the best tea ☕️ Have had an amazing experience Opal and Cece 😍

Everyone was very professional and polite. April did a great job on cutting and styling my hair the way I wanted. She gave me some ideas and they were spot on. Thanks April and group!

Great haircut and great service

April is the absolute best !! Her attention to detail and ability to find the perfect color is amazing. Especially if you are a blonde, you want her! I’ve done both partial and full foils with her and I am constantly amazed with her work! I highly recommend her as well as this salon!!!

April is amazing! Have been going to her the last 5 years!

I have been going to Anaala Salon since it opened at Hilldale and have been very happy with every service. Ive had cuts, colors, up-do styles, gel manicures, and a massage. The prices reflect the quality of the staff without being prohibitive and the staff are sweet and obliging. I especially appreciate Kara, whos been my stylist for years.

Wonderful experience with Erin at Anaala Salon. New to this area, I visited Anaala because it is an Aveda salon (love the botanically-based products and environmental consciousness behind them). Erin proved to be exactly the hair stylist I have been seeking for my curly hair. We discussed my hair, my lifestyle, and what type of cut would work with these, my face shape, even the curve of my hairline. The result is a delight! Cute, flattering, stylish. We also discussed the practices (and related products) that would help me make the most of the style, and my hair (which is very fine, tends to be dry, can be a bit of a challenge). It all has come together beautifully!

Lovely Salon for a haircut but stear clear and ask specific questions for anything else. I am sad that this salon is price gouging and taking advantage of local dance events. The service I booked online was nearly double upon check. No cut, no hair wash, just some simple curling iron curls and a braid - classifying this as a professional finishing service explained to me as because they used a curling iron instead of just a round brush. What? Not worth the exhhorbident price tag and quality for what I could have done better myself. They offered me a discount but not without first lobbing an insult at me in front of my daughter. So sad. Really ruined it for my teens first HOCO dance.

Reception was excellent and Jordan was a perfect fit for me! I will be back

Anaala did a great job with hair and makeup for my wedding! As the bride they paid special attention to make sure I was happy with everything. The test run for hair and makeup was super useful and allowed me to think about the small things I wanted changed for the big day. Michelle, Anaala’s wedding coordinator, was very responsive to email and answered all of my questions. On the big day they had champagne waiting for our group and did a great job with all of the bridesmaids – everyone looked great! Their Hildale location is also very pleasant and relaxing. Most importantly, my hair and makeup looked wonderful for our wedding and stayed put all night!

Jennifer Kuschman is a great hairdresser. She gave me highlights around my face( I have been coloring my hair a medium brown with her) and I have gotten sooooo many compliments on my hair! I think overall the cut, color and highlights are wonderful job!

Very nice salon. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Ashlyn always does a great job with my hair.

Consistently the best haircut and the best people. Such a welcoming atmosphere- everyone radiates kindness. I love it!!

Saw Emily. Very precise cut , Ill continue to see her. Nice space as well.

The stylist did NOT ask me where I wanted my face framing layers to begin!! She just started where she thought it would look best and yes it looked great, but communication is ALWAYS important when youre delivering a service. So thats where my rating has dropped. Also, she didnt ask once, at the shampoo bowl, if the water was a comfortable temperature for my scalp. The school trains you on demonstrating customer care tips like that and so that must be a must at this salon. She nor the receptionist were half way friendly. Would say 4.5 out of 10 for overall friendlinest. I dont expect them to be outgoing, but why not smile a little and make a warm greeting at the very least?

Fantastic experience at Anaala with Cece! I always appreciate her artistry and highly recommend Anaala at Hilldale!

I felt well.

I love this place - my always leave so happy with my hair and their massage services are wonderful. I highly recommend Anaala; both locations do a wonderful job.

My hairstylist of 2 years was friendly, listened to my requests, and supportive of the cuts I had. Also, I love the Aveda products.

I am so happy with my service from Anaala at Hilldale! I hadnt had my hair cut since March from there, and I thought it was a great time to go back. I went out on a whim with a new stylist, Jesse, and she was fantastic! I am so happy with how my hair looks, and she was friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend going to Anaala Aveda for any hair/spa needs! I will be going back in 8 weeks and telling all of my friends and co-workers!

Very much enjoy the services here. Friendly staff who are excellent at their jobs!

Had a great experience at the salon. Would highly recommend it.

Great staff. Great location.

Welcoming, hospitable, accommodating. Ashlyn works miracles with my hair.

I highly recommend Rebecca for cuts and color. Rebecca was recommended from a friend. I am so glad I found her. I have difficult hair with lots of cowlicks but I really wanted bangs. Rebecca gave me the best cut Ive ever had. She also showed me how to style my bangs and I get so many compliments. She is also amazing at color. She gives expert guidance on what will best suit my features and I always leave happy. In summary, I love this salon because of her. The salon atmosphere is nice. The hair washing station has reclining chairs so it is very comfortable. There are many windows so lots of natural sunlight comes in.

Courtney is very good and helpful.

Thank you ashlyn

Been a customer for years! Love it here.

I returned for a second time of having a haircut and such pampering treatment by stylist, April, at ANAALA at Hilldale. I enjoyed it and love the haircut and caring attention I received. I have rarely gone to real stylists in my life, having mostly gone to the quick haircut places and gone to whatever person was available, or have sometimes cut my own hair! But I splurged two months ago for a cut and style at ANAALA and loved it so much, I went back and will continue to go back in the future. Wonderful place and people.

Always welcomed, offered a beverage of coffee, tea, or water! Very relaxing atmosphere.

Okay haircut. good location, variable service

Every time I go into Anaala, I love my experience regardless of who I see. I have received massages, waxing treatments, and hair cutting services at this salon with excellent results every time. If you go for a cut, get April- shes experienced and sophisticated and will ask for your opinion every time she makes a cut or a style decision. This is an aveda-based salon, so ask for the price of your servicesup front and be aware that some stylists may cost more based on experience. If youre looking for the Aveda salon technique but dont wish to pay the prices, try the Aveda institute downtown.

Not good for curly hair.

Expensive but worth it. You get results you wouldnt get at home. Ive gotten hair coloring, facial waxing and bought products.