Antonio's Hair Studio

05/29/2008 Posted by betsylorton

I have been going to Antonio's for more years than he or I would like to remember. The cut is always great and so is the color. He has fixed mistakes I have made trying (stupidly) to do it myself. His prices are reasonable and he doesn't overbook. He is professional and also a nice guy - a rare combination. I cannot imagine going to anyone else in Santa Fe for competent, personal service, and seeing his gorgeous garden every time is a bonus.

Pros: Ambience, Professional Service

Cons: Can't Think of Any

05/24/2008 Posted by pj245

I dont even know where to start!!!! I am VERY used to high end haircuts, I recently moved to Santa fe and so far have been very dissapointed with the hairstylist here. I ran across the website and thought he would be very good according to what his website said. WOW was I in for a suprise!! All I wanted was for him to clean up my hair since I was growing it out but what I left with was chunky layers as short as to my freaking EARS!!!!! It looks so awful im flying to scottsdale to see my bff's hairstylist so he can fix my UNEVEN wacked hair. I didnt notice it as much in the salon bc he didnt even style it after the cut!! so i thought maybe i just needed to go home and style it and it would look better. I literally cried when i went home and got a better look. It looks so bad, im serously considering hair extensions. i dont know how he has gotten good reviews. When i was watcing him cut my hair it almost seemed like he didnt know what he was doing. DO NOT GO HERE AND WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!! I am so upset!

05/18/2008 Posted by wildriverwoman

Wow, I have to say, Mejudge, that I don't understand your review at all. This positively, absolutely does not sound like any experience I've ever had at Antonio's. I've been going to Antonio since I moved to Santa Fe six years ago and decided it was finally time I got on here to write a review and to my shock I read this seriously negative review! Like one of the other folks said, he does a superb job with red on graying hair - the BEST! I decided to quit coloring my hair and Antonio helped me "go natural" (gray) "painlessly". But really, he's the best colorist and his cuts are always just right on. Antonio knows what he's doing and he's very careful to discuss the color, the cut, the products carefully before working on your hair. I wouldn't go to anyone else.

Pros: Expertise, ambience, wonderful service

Cons: Antonio can get booked up fairly far out

05/18/2008 Posted by awareinsf

I was appalled to see this bogus review, I called Antonio and asked him about this he said I was there the day she left, I looked on my calendar and remembered this woman. She said her name was Lynn Keller. I feel bad that this person did not give Antonio more to work with or to give him the verbal conversation required to receive what you want. I have been going to Antonio’s for over nine years and have always received nothing but the best!!! Sorry Lynn Keller.

04/12/2008 Posted by Mejudge

I was very disappointed with the cut and color/toner. I started out with a consultation at Antonio's, and it was agreed that I should get a trim, tapered sides, and "clean up the bangs" so I could let them grow out. I was also open to any hair color of his choosing, as I really wanted a change. Four days later, my appointment finally arrived. When I got there I expressed my excitement, but Antonio said "don't be, it won't be that much different." I should have left then. Instead, I arrived at Antonio's with dark roots, knowing that he was going to add color, so I thought. At my consultation, he told me he would add toner and it would take out the "yellow" in my hair and give it a nice butterscotch tone. Sounded good, but I had no idea that it wouldn't cover the roots. I don't know the difference between toner and color, and I told him that at my consultation. Had I known, had he told me at the consultation, I would have re-colored my hair prior to my appointment. But the end result was a nicer tone with dark roots. Not much different than when I walked in, really. When I asked how long the new tone would last, he said he didn't know; it was new. I felt like I wasted my money. And the cut, well, forget the tapered sides and the "clean up the bangs. All he did was comb my wet hair to the middle of my back and snip off two inches. That was it. Not much different than when I walked in, really. It was the worst $100 I ever spent. Four days later, I went to another local salon and had my hair re-cut. It turned out fabulous. And I will be returning to my new salon in a week for a real professional color. I didn't find any expertise at Antonio's. I was deeply disappointed. His website sounds great, but in reality, it just didn't work. Sorry Antonio.

Pros: Nice ambiance, convenient, personalized.

Cons: Costly, not very professional.

03/01/2008 Posted by nathanjameswilson

I've had a few just completely awesome haircuts in my life, and this guy is responsible for one of them, it's almost like he can read your mind and give you the exact haircut you wanted, a similar haircut would undoubtedly cost much more elsewhere. definitely recommend him and will definitely return.

11/15/2006 Posted by rmwright

Antonio is an outstanding stylist. Haircuts are consistently excellent. He is open to suggestion and will translate what I want into what will work with my hair. The atmosphere is beautiful and relaxed and Antonio is fun and a great convesationalist.

Pros: Excellent haircut. Great price.

Cons: None.

11/10/2006 Posted by mdejesus

Antonio's is a very professional, reasonably priced, higher-end salon. Love the haircut and the highlights! Only the best equipment and products are used. Highly recommend.

10/01/2006 Posted by lindsaysfcc

Those reds are soooooo hard to get right as one is graying - and Antonio is a genius at keeping mine glowing and healthy. Plus I get to hang out in a lovely space with an interesting person. What more could you ask for??!? His rates are reasonable and he's a dear at finding time for me in when I suddenly realize that I've let my roots go too long.

09/26/2006 Posted by debtoddm

Always a great experience. Antonio is open to any changes and shares his ideas. He respects my time and doesn't over book. Great place to go.