Founded in 1999 by Charlie Adams, Ann Arbor's first American Board Certified Haircolorist, Salon XL has been the leader in innovative styling and texturizing techniques, and provides the highest quality of coloring using Wella haircolor. We pride ourselves on being the most educated hair stylists in the Metro Detroit area and are constantly traveling around the country to gain "truth and knowledge."Salon XL also has proudly carried membership with Intercoiffure, the most prestigious salon organization in the world, since 2001.
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Reviews (9)
Sarah Abramowicz
Apr 20, 2021
Beth Kimball
Dec 09, 2020
Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Quality Yesterday Charlie gave me full highlights and a beautiful hair cut. I cannot say enough about the cleanliness and privacy of her salon. My highlights and cut are perfect. I could not be happier with Charlie's expert work. Services: Hairstyling, Hair coloring
Karen Godwin
Feb 01, 2020
Kristin Evangelista
Dec 03, 2018
Some Brad
Apr 12, 2018
I am an African American and I believe that might have been my first mistake, coming to a non-black salon to get my hair colored. I came in for blonde and light brown highlights and I have been natural for a few years now so I am definitely well knowledgeable on caring and moisturizing my own hair. However I thought I would try something new and get high lights.
Before I came in I called to see if any one was experienced with Black hair. I am aware that usually only black salons are well experienced in handling black hair. When I talked to the representative on the phone they said yeah that they have had some experience with Black hair. I don't remember who did my hair that day but, that was a lie. After the coloring process was over and the woman shampooed and conditioned my hair she attempted to french braid my hair into 2 large french braids.
The lady struggled greatly just trying to braid it and did not detangle it before trying to braid it either. Neither braid was even, both were clumpy and was overall poorly done. Separate from the french braid my actual hair was probably good just after the first wash from this salon. However every time I washed my hair afterward I experienced a lot more shedding in the shower and it was much more of the blonde pieces that were coming out.
I wasn't sure what to do or how fix it and going back to the salon was not a choice. This was about 1 year ago and today I have completely grown and cut out the color I had received from this salon that day. I was overall very disappointed and frustrated that I experienced significant shedding (especially on the parts of my hair that was colored) from a salon that was suppose to be well known for coloring hair
Before I came in I called to see if any one was experienced with Black hair. I am aware that usually only black salons are well experienced in handling black hair. When I talked to the representative on the phone they said yeah that they have had some experience with Black hair. I don't remember who did my hair that day but, that was a lie. After the coloring process was over and the woman shampooed and conditioned my hair she attempted to french braid my hair into 2 large french braids.
The lady struggled greatly just trying to braid it and did not detangle it before trying to braid it either. Neither braid was even, both were clumpy and was overall poorly done. Separate from the french braid my actual hair was probably good just after the first wash from this salon. However every time I washed my hair afterward I experienced a lot more shedding in the shower and it was much more of the blonde pieces that were coming out.
I wasn't sure what to do or how fix it and going back to the salon was not a choice. This was about 1 year ago and today I have completely grown and cut out the color I had received from this salon that day. I was overall very disappointed and frustrated that I experienced significant shedding (especially on the parts of my hair that was colored) from a salon that was suppose to be well known for coloring hair
Ilene Beninson
Dec 13, 2017
Chelsey Twigg
Nov 20, 2011
Catharine Carne
Mar 13, 2011
Very disappointed with my highlights from Shannon. The highlight job looks like it has different colors in different areas because it took her so long to get the foil on. And its like she didn't even try to get things close to my scalp. There is an inch of hair that she missed with the highlights! (I actually measured.) You would think that she would have tried a little harder at least on the pieces on the very top and front of my head, but those look the worst! That's a month or two of growth! So disappointed.
Sarah Rembiesa
Dec 28, 2008
About the only good thing about Salon XL is their convenient location. The stylists are often running behind and they charge waaaaaaay too much for a basic hair cut. I was pleased with the highlights, but Charlie gave me the same old hairstyle after I specifically said I wanted something different. I was also disappointed by how much they mark up their styling products. I've been there about 4 times and I don't think I'll be going back.
