I had a hair emergency (to me) and my prior stylist had not responded to two prior attempts at contact, so I Yelped hair salons to find an expert to... read more take care of my special situation.   I called three places and left messages, but no responses in 24 hours. (Mind you, I wasn't leaving desperate messages saying "You have to see me NOW!"  Just a brief polite request.)   The next day, I thought of a salon I used to go to years ago before they relocated out of my neighborhood. I guess hey had skipped my notice during the Yelp search.   I Googled their name and went to call.  Then I thought, "I'm just going to walk in and ask."  So I did.  

I didn't expect an appointment that day, but was hoping within the next five or so.

A stylist was at the front desk, checking out her client.  When that was done,  I asked her help for my situation.  She was very warm and said she would ask the receptionist who was currently in the back.   The receptionist would know the perfect person for me and find out if they are available.  Then the owner Kimberly came out - very, very welcoming. She said they had the perfect stylist for me and could be available in a little less than an hour.  That was Vanessa.

I was so fortunate to see Vanessa who isn't there all the time (read her profile on their Web site).  I don't know how they made me room for me, but they did and it did not feel hurried.  I immediately felt at ease with her "bedside manner"  and her skills.  Very proficient.  I could not have asked for a better result.  I was relieved and giddy and that the other places never called back because I would have missed out on this experience.

Leaving the salon, I noticed the other clients, including men, getting their hair cut or colored and all were looking just fabulous, just fabulous, as was I!

I left the salon walking on clouds. This is the salon I'm sticking with from now on.

Oh, also good location. Cute clean shop and just enough removed from downtown for a roomy parking lot.

  Dolce Vita Salon is excellent. I have been  going there since I moved to Santa Rosa two years ago and felt really comfortable since my first visit. The owner is... read more the nicest, kindest person and she really knows how to run a business. The environment is great and welcoming. The decor is beautiful and classy but it's not pretentious at all. I see Rachel for color and she is excellent, knowledgeable and with a great personality. She not only understands what you want, but knows what goes well with your complexion and features. I highly recommend this place and Rachel, she is really the best colorist ever.

  I have been a long time client of another local hair salon, but unfortunately they have been unable to provide services during the recent closures. This led me to seek... read more out a salon that could and I found Dolce Vita. I am very pleased with the service I received! Mayra did a great job, under less then ideal circumstances,  and I'm very happy with the results. If the closure continues I will be back!