NOLAS began as a chance brainstorm of Denise Riley and Kelly Rapp, two savvy business women whose differences seemed to fit together like yin and yang -It's the collision of two go-getters. Denise worked as a nail technician and owned her own salon in the Detroit area before moving to Akron. Kelly Rapp is a third-generation hair stylist, she is known for her great cuts and expertise in hair coloring and highlights.
Keeping up with trends and styles is top priority to us, our technicians are licensed and educated in the most current industry methods.
Keeping up with trends and styles is top priority to us, our technicians are licensed and educated in the most current industry methods.
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We offer a comprehensive selection of packages to maximize your enjoyment of the services we offer. If one of these packages does not suit your individual preferences, please contact us. Choose from volume, strengthening, or protein. Recommended for the health and endurance of color treated hair, lasts approximately 5 weeks.
We're dipping our toes into a new pool of natural and non toxic professional beauty product lines! We now pronounce you gorgeous. There is plenty to think about in the weeks leading up to your wedding day. And with the dream wedding ideas swirling around in your head, sometimes beauty gets put on the backburner.
Reviews (25)
Celeste Coburn
Oct 25, 2021
I had such a great experience today! Lisa is amazing! I came in for a haircut. After my hair was damaged by another salon unfortunately. My hair was very long.it took me years to grow it out to the length I love! Unfortunately it was damaged so bad I had to cut 5 inches of my hair off. Lisa made me feel so comfortable. She was very professional she gave me great advice & I love love my short hair more!. I most definitely have my self confidence back! Thanks again I will be back!
Alicia Stone
Oct 21, 2021
Critical: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value I had the worst experience here. I was scheduled with Beth. When I got there she just did not want to do my hair. She was huffing and puffing. And extremely irritated. She was so upset she only had an hour and 45 to work with. I'm sorry but if you can't do hair just say so. Awful experience Services: Hair styling, Balayage
Deborah Culver
Sep 28, 2021
Miranda Hemsworth
Sep 21, 2021
I have not cried this much over my hair since I was in high school. First photo is how my hair looked going into the appointment. Second and third are photos I showed the stylist of what I wanted. Last photo is what I got. I told the receptionist I wanted to schedule a full foil with a shadow root. She insisted what I wanted was a balayage and I told her in the past that had not been what I want.
So she said she'd schedule it as a balayage to give me the most time with the hair stylist, but to show her pics of what I wanted once I arrived. Again when I spoke to the stylist, I said I wanted highlights with a shadow root and showed her the second and third pictures. She said that would be balayage so I thought I would be getting the same results just a different name for the style.
My intention of the appointment was to be blonde again. I was tired of the dark color of the back of my hair. Three hours and a head full of foil later, I was thinking she was lifting my color and just adding a little bit of brown to blend. Instead I left with less blonde hair than I went in with. And on top of it all, I was charged 2x more than i have EVER paid for my hair.
So she said she'd schedule it as a balayage to give me the most time with the hair stylist, but to show her pics of what I wanted once I arrived. Again when I spoke to the stylist, I said I wanted highlights with a shadow root and showed her the second and third pictures. She said that would be balayage so I thought I would be getting the same results just a different name for the style.
My intention of the appointment was to be blonde again. I was tired of the dark color of the back of my hair. Three hours and a head full of foil later, I was thinking she was lifting my color and just adding a little bit of brown to blend. Instead I left with less blonde hair than I went in with. And on top of it all, I was charged 2x more than i have EVER paid for my hair.
Marina Ristev
Jul 09, 2021
Barb Baley
Jan 29, 2021
Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value I have been a client of Nola's for over 5 years and received a variety of services. I just had my hair highlighted and lowlighted and cut for the first time by Kari. She did an amazing job! The color is perfect and the cut is just what I wanted. A great stylist I would highly recommend. Service: Hair styling
Joanne LaPrairie
Dec 10, 2020
I have had the same hair stylist for the past 25 years so spending the summer in Ohio and post covid shut down I was scared to get my hair done by a new stylist. I also have thick and wavy hair. Nikki did a great job. Made me feel very comfortable and I'm very happy with the cut. I also felt comfortable with the salons safety precautions.
Lisa Lennox
Nov 23, 2020
I went to Nina for my hair color. She was very nice and did an AMAZING job on my hair! She listened to what I thought I wanted and used her expertise to do an outstanding job. The staff followed all socal distancing requirements - requiring masks & taking my temperate prior to me entering the building. The staff was very friendly and made me feel great! You got a little bonus gift with samples in it for being a new customer. I'll definitely be going back to NOLAS!
Tina Mumpfield
Aug 08, 2020
Courtney T.
Jun 13, 2020
Penny F.
Aug 24, 2019
I was in desperate need of a pedicure, and I was excited to try Nolas Salon. I'd visited there for a hair cut a few years ago and thought it would be a good idea to try it for something else. I was wrong. The technician was nice enough, but didn't seem very professional. The water was too hot for my feet and when I told her, she said I'd get used to it.
I have very sensitive feet and I didn't "get used to it." She was rough when she was working on my feet and it wasn't a pleasant experience. The straw that broke the camel's back, though, was that the polish was not done well. She didn't go all the way up to the tip of the nail. I won't go back.
I have very sensitive feet and I didn't "get used to it." She was rough when she was working on my feet and it wasn't a pleasant experience. The straw that broke the camel's back, though, was that the polish was not done well. She didn't go all the way up to the tip of the nail. I won't go back.
Chrissy Morreale
Feb 07, 2019
Wonderful people at this beautiful salon. I can't say enough about the talented artists who work here. Management (Kelly and Denise) really lets you know they appreciate your business by making you feel comfortable no matter what the service, and offering special customer appreciation discounts and events frequently. The atmosphere here is so cute and changes with every season, there is a lot of attention to detail in the way the salon looks and this definitely trickles down to what they do, it shows in their work. I love Nolas!
Jennifer M.
Jul 12, 2018
Allison Z.
Jun 25, 2018
I come here to get my eyebrows done with Nephisa and she is truly an artist! I have been seeing her for 15 years and even moving to DC six years ago, I will not let anyone else touch my brows. I am flying home the week before my wedding just for her. I would recommend Nola's and Nephisa to anyone and everyone! She is so genuine and genuinely cares about her clients and takes time to get to know them. Definitely one of my favorite parts of coming back home to Akron! Book her ASAP!
Ani B.
May 22, 2018
Ashleigh M.
May 01, 2018
I needed a brow waxing while i was back home in Ohio and I was referred here by a friend who was getting a wax. I called around 2:52pm and was lucky enough to get a 3:30pm appointment. Prior to my appointment i checked yelp and Nola's has great reviews! The receptionist on the phone was very polite and helpful! She was accommodating and booked me an appointment with ease.
The salon is so beautiful and clean and everyone is friendly. It's in a great location. Nafisa was so quick and proficient. I love my brows. She made sure I had the exact look I wanted. They were $22, which isn't too bad for a nicer salon! If you're in Ohio please book your brow appointment here!
The salon is so beautiful and clean and everyone is friendly. It's in a great location. Nafisa was so quick and proficient. I love my brows. She made sure I had the exact look I wanted. They were $22, which isn't too bad for a nicer salon! If you're in Ohio please book your brow appointment here!
LaQuella M.
Mar 03, 2018
Sahar S.
May 23, 2017
I love Nolas! The staff is always courteous and friendly, the services are great, and the salon is nice. The owner always makes a point to walk around and greet the customers, which is really sweet. Rhyan is my hairstylist; I always tell her she has my full confidence because she does such a great job every time. She is talented. Nafiseh is also the BEST brow artist in town I've recommended several people to Nolas for hair and brows and they're all regular customers now.
Lau U.
Jan 01, 2016
Monica G.
Nov 08, 2015
Morgan R.
Aug 19, 2015
This was the best experience I've ever had at a salon. I called in the morning and they were able to fit me in that afternoon. Sarah cut my hair and she was amazing! She listened to what I wanted and came up with the perfect style for me and showed me how to style it at home. I'm very picky with who I let cut my hair and I will definitely return.
M. M.
Feb 17, 2015
Meg M.
Apr 23, 2013
LeeAnn N.
Apr 28, 2012
Clean salon, inviting, big yet cozy at the same time. There is plenty of seating and it's comfortable! Coffee, water and snacks were out as well. I only was there for an eyebrow wax and they did a great job. Booked another! I also booked mani's for myself and bridesmaids and the owner was so kind at booking and explained everything to me. Nice things is, here we will have our own little area to hang out and we can bring our own champagne/wine/food!
Carol S.
Mar 06, 2012
From the moment you walk in the door, the staff are attentive and helpful. The atmosphere is calming, clean, and welcoming. The Nola Pedicure was restful and calming. This is a "no attitude" salon and spa with great attention to the customer. I appreciated the cleanliness, privacy, new magazines, and fresh coffee. First time visitor. I will be back.