Cinema Hair Studio

I've tried a lot of different salons in Madison because I am so picky about my hair, and Cinema is definitely the best one! Jessica seriously does a PERFECT job. I couldn't ask for any better, I'm obsessed to say the least! Service: Hair coloring

Had a massage with Jennifer and it was very therapeutic. I have some sort of nerve pain going on in my lower leg from my hip area amd have been going to PT and acupuncture but my massage with Jennifer seemed to help more than either of those things. She is very strong and can do deep muscle work if you let her! Booking an appointment online was a breeze and valet parking at the hotel next door for $4 per hour made it easy.

IF YOU HAVE CURLY HAIR GO TO THIS SALON. Best haircuts of my life. I've been going here for a couple years now and I genuinely refuse to let anyone else cut my hair at this point. This is the only place I've been to where they understand and actually accomplish NOT giving you blocky layers. Here the shape is always beautiful and everything blends well and sits perfectly.

I still drive four hours round-trip from Chicago since I moved away from Madison and it is honestly worth it. I've tried many others for my curls, but these guys are the absolute best. Also has great pricing. Nikki used to be my go-to, but since she left I tried Jessica and she also did my hair perfectly! Love love love them and will never leave.

I had my hair colored and cut today by Madeleine at Cinema Hair Studio today. AMAZING! I would give Madeleine 10/5 stars if I could. Madeleine brought to life the exact vision I had in mind for my hair. I am so grateful for the time and attention to detail Madeleine dedicated to crafting a color design that emphasized my silver streaks while matching my color treated ends to my natural roots. Also, my haircut is amazing! Madeleine not only actualized my specific hair color goals, but also gave me an amazing, fresh cut that compliments my face shape. I left the salon with EXACTLY what I wanted. I would recommend Madeleine to anybody! I am delighted.

I really like this salon and Bobby does a great job on my thick hair. But be sure to bring a mask, I was charged $3 for a disposable mask yesterday! I always keep a mask in my bag but for whatever reason it was missing when I got to my appointment. $1.understandable, $3? give me a break! A box of 50 masks costs about $15 or.30 each. To charge your customers $3 is absurd! Again, great salon, my complaint is about being charged $3 for a mask. At least tell your customers about your new policy in the reminder texts that you send out Pre-appointment.

I had roots touch up with Bobbi, and the result was a perfect match though my original color was done somewhere else. I also enjoyed the conversation not only the service

The salon was comfortable, clean, and friendly. Nikki gave me a great haircut and style. Two thumbs up!

Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value Jessica is a great hair cutter and stylist. My hair hadn't been really professionally cut since the beginning of Covid-19. Jessica is so talented and creative. I was especially impressed with her ability to give me a whole new hair style. I give her my highest recommendation. Thank you Jessica. Services: Haircut, Hairstyling

Jessica is a great stylist. She knows curly hair. Mine was long, and I had concerns about going too short, as I was cutting it down. She reassured me she would go slow, which she did. My hair is thinning on top, and receding in the front, but Jessica cut it to give it the fullness it needed. It looks great! Jessica is fun to talk to, and I'm definitely going back.

The staff at Cinema Hair Studio were so nice and accomodating to me even when I had to move my appointment around several times. Even with COVID I was really looking forward to finally receiving a hair service, which I had not received in about 10 months. However, my hair wound up looking the same when I left as it did when I went in. The salon made me sign a paper saying I could not contest paying for the appointment even though I basically did not receive the hair service the salon claimed to be willing to provide.

I told my stylist repeatedly how excited I was to go blonde again but she barely did anything and did not even approach making my hair look similar to the picture I showed her. I felt very swindled, ultimately, and like their niceness to me was fake. The service was not worth the money at all and it makes me very sad that I wasted my money on it. I understand Aveda products are milder than most hair products.

A regular customer here. Jessica is a great hair stylist! I always get my hair done by her. The team is doing great in practicing covid-19 practices - everyone wears face mask - staff as well as the customers, temperature check at the entrance, hand sanitizer stations placed everywhere, no crowding and no waiting allowed. In these covid times I must say it was a safe and good experience.

Looking at the narrow storefront, you might not realize the range of spa services offered at this convenient downtown location. Cinema is a great opportunity for self-care and pampering. There is a range of packages of different durations and price points. In the dead of winter, it's really great to warm up your feet with a pedicure. The in-house massage therapist in particular is amazingly skilled at identifying underlying issues and treating the whole body (e.g. finding the leg issues that contribute to back pain or what muscle tension leads to headaches).

Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality Nicole has a very steady hand and she gave me a crisp fade. Definitely recommending her. Everyone was also super careful about masks and prevention. Best of luck guys, can't wait to get my next haircut

Madeleine did an amazing job on my wedding hair and makeup! Meeting with her for the trial was so much fun, she did a great job giving suggestions and incorporating my personal style. Day of, I couldn't have asked for a better experience! The salon was so accommodating and the bridal party had so much fun hanging out. Everyone looked beautiful and I would highly recommend this team. Thank you all so much for helping make the day so special!

Took my credit card info on the phone when I made an appointment. Very unsafe and sus, but I was trusting and understand that no-show fees of $10-15 are reasonable. Charged me $70 for missing an appointment, despite calling multiple times and talking to several different people. I had not mentioned any services I wanted except 'perhaps talking to someone about color' Then claimed I could use that credit the next time I made an appointment.

When I called to reschedule the appointment, they claimed that I was supposed to do it before a random date, and refused to give me any options or even speak courteously. Terrible experience, would not recommend trusting them with your card info.

I had the great good fortune to find Cinema shortly after I moved to Madison from Minneapolis two years ago - and what a stroke of luck for me! I see three different staff members here on a pretty regular basis, and other on staff step in to provide me service on occasion as needed. It's an awesome salon combining high professional standards with friendly service at fair prices. My hair looks great - both the color and the cut, my nails look great from the mani/pedis, and I feel great because I get regular massages.

Let me start off by saying I've been holding off on writing this review since 12/21/2017 and rating them 1 star is beyond generous, I mean more generous than giving a starving person food. I specially went to this salon and booked an appointment with Olive (the owner) because I saw someone with a style I liked and they told me who they went to.looking back on it, I should've asked if this person was blind because maybe they couldn't see the horrific chop shop job Olive does to hair.

I went in for a 3:00pm appointment on 12/20/17, I was very simple in that I didn't want my part touched, just the sides faded and the top slightly trimmed. As I would try to re-direct her since she went all Edward Scissorhands on me, she would get irritated and sigh heavily and roll her eyes so I just wanted it to be over and get out of there.

She made a comment about the back of my hair not laying down because I have a cowlick (which I've had all my 28 years on earth and it's never been a problem for other hairstylists.this is a loose term I use for Olive) and that she would have to trim a bit more (come to find out later that that "little bit more" was actually a giant chunk of hair scooped out of the back of my head.literally there is a pothole on my head).

She didn't want to give me a mirror at the end (guessing she didn't want me to see the bald spot) and charged me $55. My sister is in a similar industry and I know how hard she works and that tips aren't easy to come by sometimes so because I'm a good person and generous, I sadly tipped her 20% on top of her over-charged service that was beyond piss poor.

I was genuinely so upset that I called the next day to speak with Olive. Olive was extremely irritated to speak with me and I flat out told her "this is the worst haircut I've ever had" and her response was to laugh! She scoffed and laughed and said she refused to believe that it was the worst haircut I'd ever had since she had been cutting hair for 40 years.

I told her how incredibly rude it was to laugh and dismiss me and that it still was in fact the worst haircut I had ever had, the part was uneven and crooked, the tip of my hair flipped over like the whale's fin in Free Willy and the giant pothole in the back of my head made me feel so embarrassed that I was grateful for it being hat-wearing season.

I told her that I understand the industry because of my sister but she would always make right by the customer if she ever ruined a service. Olive decided it would be a good business practice to laugh again, in response I asked for my $55 and 20% to be fully refunded, which yes she did right before she said "fine, you can come in and the front desk will take care of it" and then hung up on me, but the smug nasty attitude that my entire experience came with left the worst taste in my mouth, I'm sure that there are people who think Olive is amazing but guess what, she used Helen Keller's sight to cut my hair, I'm still growing it out a month later and I honestly hope she closes her doors soon so people will get to keep their entire head of hair. I would rather pay people to walk away then to let them endure the rude, nasty, smug, unskilled, untalented, arrogance of Olive. That's all I can say about that.

I decided to go here because it is close to my apartment and I am so glad I did. Jessica did a great job on my hair! She was super friendly and very compassionate to the health problems I have that affect hair growth. She offered me samples and a gift bag for my first visit she took her time and the price was very reasonable! I highly recommend this salon! Thank you Jessica I love my hair cut!

Jessica is amazing. My hair stayed up all night and did not move at all during my friends wedding. My husband even commented that he liked it! My make up was gorgeous! I have very sensitive skin and break out from most makeup, but not this time! It lasted all night and my girlfriend's commented that it looked great. I could not be more happy with my experience at this salon. I would come back in a heart beat when I am in Madison.

Very nice experience once I got there (parking not convenient). Amy did a lovely job on my color. Nice relaxing time in spa area while I processed. Was so happy I found my hair person in Madison, as I recently relocated. Next appt, I was told she no longer works there.

We used Cinema Hair Studio on Sat Sep 17, 2016 for my daughters wedding. Jessica was mine stylist and make-up pro. I felt absolutely beautiful all night. My hair is very straight, fine and short, and never, ever stays in place. Jessica nailed a style I loved, and my hair stayed in place for 3 days a first! I am not a make up wearer, but with each product I felt prettier and prettier.

The combination made for a lot of compliments that night. (Plus I usually shun photos, but felt confident in my looks to actually smile!) My daughter had Madeleine as a stylists and make up pro, and she looked absolutely beautiful. I would have cried, but my mascara would have run. For a totally relaxing pre wedding experience, I recommend this salon

I'm very indecisive about my hair, but Cinema Hair Studio's stylist Aimee has always given me useful feedback. She always made me look great. To add, the studio itself has a welcoming atmosphere and a clean and modern look. I couldn't have asked for a better stylist and salon in downtown Madison.

Nicole has been cutting my hair for 3 years. I usually give her a basic idea of what I want and she takes it from there. Always looks good. I have gotten 2 massages from Jennifer. She is AWESOME. Totally worth every penny. Go for the hour and you will feel completely renewed when you leave. She's a pro.

Listen, I'm incredibly picky when it comes to salons. I've tried probably a dozen salons in the years I've lived in Madison, most of them Aveda. Unlike a lot of places here, you don't feel like you have to be dressed to the nines or covered in tattoos to get a good cut. And unlike most places, you don't have to be there all fricking day. 45 minutes-an hour for consultation, scalp massage, brow waxing, cut & dry and you're on your way. I've now been to Cinema twice and will go back again. I've seen Aimee both times. She's friendly, she listens, she's efficient, and she gives a great haircut and does an excellent job with brow waxing too. $65 + tip for a cut & brows is a little steep for Madison prices but it's worth it.

I like that you can book online, that the greeters are friendly and not snooty like in so many places and offer tea or water, that I haven't had to wait for my scheduled appointment (that drives me CRAZY), and, get this: they have freshly popped bags of popcorn for you.

Very happy with Cinema so far! I had my first haircut here with Madeleine a few weeks ago, and she totally got what I wanted. Not only did I leave with a simple, easy, pretty cut, I also got a fantastic shoulder and head massage, and some fun conversation. And it was only about $35 with tip! Score.

I am still going to Cinema on a regular basis and still seeing Nicole. I love that I am able to sit down and just say "fix it" and she always makes me look fantastic! Everyone is so nice and laid back and I always feel like they listen and give me exactly what I wanted - even if I wasn't sure what I wanted when I walked in. Nicole also did my hair and makeup for my wedding in 2012 and it was beautiful!

Everyone in my wedding party looked great and we were very impressed with the service we received. They even let us stop back for a free touch up after pictures as it was a very windy day. I am so happy to have found a salon and a stylist I can trust and who all provide amazing and consistent service.

Love the location! I work in the Capitol so it is nice to have a place to go over my lunch break. I found this spa and just love it! Everyone is very friendly and professional. I have had several services done and never a disappointment.

I am late in writing this review, as it was about a year ago that I got my hair cut at Cinema. My stylist was Shiloh, and though she seemed friendly and nodded along with the requests that I made, I ended up very unhappy with the cut. It was noticeably lopsided (I must have missed it at the salon, maybe because of how she'd styled it, but my roommate could see it as soon as I got home), and the layers were incredibly choppy and not well-blended (the one thing that I stressed as my pet peeve.) To the salon's credit, I did not let them know that I was unhappy and did not give them a chance to fix it, which I probably should have.

A few weeks later, I went to another salon not too far away and had a FAR superior experience. While combing through my hair they concurred that the cut was sloppy, and gave me what I had been looking for in the first place.

Have had two haircuts by Angela in fall '12. First one was truly the most perfect cut I have ever gotten, exactly what I was imagining and wanted without badgering Angela about it at all. She did give a suggestion, which I kindly denied, but I was flattered by her thought. The second cut was just as great as the first -- what I wanted, which is all that is important.

I got 1-2 inches off both times, with some cleaning up to my layers. Also surprised by how much I enjoy using Aveda products. I had never given them a shot, but I love 'em. Especially the volumizing powder stuff -- the best. ANGELA IS THE BEST! I have been to one other salon in Madison, I suggest Cinema Hair Studio.

So, funny I just read the previous review. I am in the same boat, i.e. I have been known to drive from Chicago to Madison to see Nicole. I have been unable to replace her.;- Her cuts and colors are consistently good. She is great and was recently promoted to manager. kudos, she deserves it!

This review is specifically for my stylist, Bobbi. I haven't been to her at Cinema Hair Studio yet, but used to go to Bobbi for several years when she was at Cameo Day Spa. She is by far the best hair stylist I've had in my 35 years of paying for haircuts (this doesn't include the first few years when my mom would cut my hair;). Bobbi listens to what I want and also gives good advice on how my hair should be cut/styled given my hair type and face shape.

I have never, ever received less than a terrific haircut from her. I have naturally curly, dry hair and have worn it short, long, curly and straight. She has mastered all versions of my hair. I've also had her do highlights and the results were wonderful. I worked in a somewhat conservative atmosphere that required that I not have unusual looking hair. However, I like my hair style to have something bold going on. Bobbi came up with a terrific middle ground in which she used a purplish burgundy color (I'm a brunette) and mostly highlighted the hair underneath my top layers so that you could see the highlights more when I ran my fingers through my hair or when wearing it pulled back.

I got so many compliments on those highlights. To top all of that off, Bobbi is just a fun, easy going person that is great to talk to while having my hair done. Unfortunately, I've moved out of Madison and can no longer go to her. But when I'm going to be in town, I make it a point of scheduling my haircuts around my visit so I can go to her. In summary, Bobbi is an amazing hair stylist. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment with her. You won't be sorry.

I do not live in Madison, but was looking to get my hair done for a special event while in town. I just needed an appointment near my hotel that fit my schedule and Cinema Hair Studio was able to accommodate me (and they were so helpful on the phone! great customer service!). Nikki was my stylist and she was WONDERFUL. Extremely thoughtful and diligent in her work. I walked out of there with a great haircut and lovely styling. Aveda products - mmmmm. If I lived in town, Nikki at Cinema Studios would definitely have my regular business.

I never thought I'd be one of those girls who has "a" stylist, but after Jessica got her hands on my hair, she's mine. They moved into their new location on the Square about a year ago, I believe, and the new atmosphere is great--inside and out--with a perfect view of the Capitol. Upon arrival they take your coat and offer you a beverage with a smile.

The smell of the Aveda products is so soothing I could fall asleep during the shampoo. They also provide the choice of one additional complimentary service: neck and shoulder massage, aromatherapy, makeup touch-up, etc. Complimentary bang trim in between cuts! Jess's prices have gone up since I first started going to her (I now pay about $110 for cut and partial highlights, not including tip), but it's well worth it.

I always walk out feeling like a million bucks. Different levels of stylists have different prices, so it's likely that you could get your beauty fix for less with a junior stylist.