Business Details
Your Trusted Hair Salon in Charlottesville
For over two decades, Bristles Hair Design & Day Spa has established itself as Charlottesville's premier destination for hair care excellence. Our award-winning salon combines expert artistry with innovative techniques to deliver transformative results tailored to each client's unique needs. With a team of master hair designers and certified professionals, we specialize in precision cuts, advanced color treatments, and premium hair extensions that enhance natural beauty while maintaining hair health. Our commitment to ethical sourcing and luxury-quality human hair extensions ensures clients receive seamless, long-lasting enhancements without compromising on value.Through personalized consultations and meticulous attention to detail, we create custom solutions that elevate both style and confidence. Our dedication to ongoing education keeps us at the forefront of industry trends, allowing us to offer cutting-edge services like keratin treatments and corrective color techniques. By maintaining transparent pricing structures and flexible scheduling options, we ensure exceptional hair care remains accessible to our community while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and client satisfaction.
Services
Haircut & Trim
Hair Color
Balayage
Hair Extensions
Keratin Treatment
Corrective Color
Toner Application
Perm Services
Highlights and features
- Award-winning salon with 20+ years serving Charlottesville
- Master hair designers with specialized color and extension expertise
- Premium human hair extensions with ethical sourcing standards
- Competitive pricing without compromising luxury-quality results
- Complimentary consultations for personalized hair solutions
Services
Hair Extensions
Our premium human hair extensions offer up to 24" of seamless length and volume enhancement. Available in wefts and keratin tip formats, each application includes complimentary color toning and styling. Custom consultations ensure perfect texture matching and natural-looking results that maintain hair health through proper installation techniques.
Balayage
This freehand coloring technique creates natural-looking dimension with graduated highlights. Our master stylists customize placement and formulation to complement each client's features. The 200242 price range reflects the artistic expertise required for soft, sun-kissed effects that grow out beautifully.
Keratin Treatment
The Keratin Express treatment delivers 3-5 months of frizz-free, manageable hair with 221 pricing. This transformative service bonds keratin proteins to hair strands, reducing styling time while maintaining hair integrity through heat-activated smoothing technology.
Corrective Color
Specialized services address previous color mishaps or complex formulation needs. Pricing varies based on required expertise and processing time. Our color specialists use advanced techniques to achieve desired results while maintaining hair health through corrective formulations.
Partial Foil
Targeted highlighting technique that frames the face or accentuates specific areas. Priced at 165196, this service balances transformation with maintenance efficiency. Strategically placed foils create dimension while minimizing future touch-up frequency compared to full foil applications.
People
Rachel Nadolski Smith
Lead Hair Designer
With extensive experience in advanced hair techniques, Rachel specializes in creating personalized hair solutions that enhance natural beauty while maintaining hair health through expert application methods.
Cece Herring
Master Hair Designer
Certified in multiple hair enhancement techniques, Cece brings artistic vision to every service, focusing on dimensional color and seamless extension integration that complements each client's unique features.
Casey King
Master Hair Designer
Specializing in corrective color and complex formulations, Casey combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to achieve optimal results while maintaining hair integrity through advanced chemical knowledge.
Sarah Foster
Master Hair Designer
Expert in precision cutting and styling techniques, Sarah creates customized haircuts that enhance natural texture while considering lifestyle needs and maintenance requirements for long-lasting results.
Ashley Vankirk
Master Hair Designer
Focused on color theory and formulation, Ashley develops customized color solutions that consider skin tones and hair health, ensuring vibrant results that maintain hair integrity through proper chemical balancing.
Questions
What hair extension lengths do you offer?
We provide human hair extensions in 16", 20", 22", and 24" lengths, available in both weft and keratin tip formats to suit different styling preferences and hair types.
Do you require consultations for hair extensions?
Yes, complimentary consultations are mandatory to determine the best extension type, color match, and application method for your specific hair type and desired results.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and offer gift cards in any denomination for hair services or retail products, available for purchase in our salon location.
How often do extensions need maintenance?
Maintenance intervals vary from 4-16 weeks depending on extension type and hair growth rate. Our stylists will recommend the optimal schedule during your initial consultation.
What color correction services do you offer?
We specialize in complex color corrections including tone adjustments, damage repair, and formula balancing. Pricing varies based on required expertise and processing time.
Are your stylists certified in advanced techniques?
All our hair designers maintain advanced certifications in specialized techniques including color theory, extension application, and chemical treatments through ongoing professional education.
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Reviews (4)
Nancy Kuhn
Jun 23, 2022
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Miriam was amazing! She cut my hair short, above my shoulders and I love it! She did a cut, toner and wash, we decided to cut it a little shorter, blow dry, and spent a lot of time styling it which was so nice of her! I left with short, beach wave hair : I really love it thank you! Services: Haircut, Hair coloring
Jmc
May 18, 2022
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Curly hair ladies! Listen up! You need to see Diana Hernandez for a Keratin Express treatment to ease your summer frizz! It was my first time to Bristles, first time getting the Keratin treatment and first haircut since Dec. of 2019. Diana is friendly, professional and really does an in-depth consultation to hear and understand your hair concerns and goals. And very important.she "gets" curly hair in a way straight haired gals never do. I cannot believe how healthy and shiny my hair looks today and no frizzy bangs! Diana, you are a jewel and I'll be back! Thank you so much! Best, JoAnn C.
Kara McDonald
Apr 27, 2022
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Miriam cleaned up my hair after over a year of growth. (Between COVID and a new baby my self care got pushed to the back burner.) I could not be happier! I was able to book a timely appointment that fit my baby's and my husband's schedules without waiting weeks or months. And, my hair looks fab to boot! I loved Miriam so much I scheduled an appointment for my daughter (5 years old) a week or 2 later. She is so so nice!
Dawn
Apr 26, 2022
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Vanessa is wonderful. She gave me a really cute pixie cut. She is very honest and talented. The girls in reception were great too! Service: Hairstyling