Nina's Studio

Location

241 F St. (formally Allure, at 3rd and F)

Hours

10am-6pm, Appointments preferred

Phone

(530) 758-9221

Email

<NinasStudioDavis@gmail.com>

Website

http://www.ninasstudio.net

http://www.myspace.com/ninasstudio

Owners

Vanessa Silva and team

Established

August 2007

After a lifelong dream of owning her own salon, Vanessa Silva and her sister, Karina Morales, opened Nina's Studio in August of 2007. Nina's Studio is a full service beauty salon offering hair, nail and skin services and products. This locally owned professional beauty salon specializes in making their clients feel good and making sure everyone leaves feeling just as beautiful as they look. The team of hair designers have had years of experience, many of those here in Davis.

• Vanessa Silva- Owner/Certified Color Specialist
  

• Justin Nelson- PHD
  

• Deanna Marotto- PHD
  

• Bianca Palacios- PHD
  

• Ian- PHD
  

• Ally Gastineau- PHD
  

• Amanda- PHD
  

• Julee Villaneuva- PHD

• Jackie Caruolo

They also offer tanning services and memberships. There are two standard lay-down standard beds, and one stand up bed with reflectors and higher wattage. Prices range based on package deals, monthly memberships, or single tans. They offer great deals for all new clients, just look up local ads or call the studio.

Feel free to stop by and check out the beautifully renovated building, meet the team and receive a free consultation! Always check back in on our wiki page for new offers and great deals! Once the weather gets nicer...keep your eyes out for sidewalk sales!

To learn about other businesses in Davis that provide professional aesthetic services, visit our Beauty Salons and Barber Shops page... or just call 758-9221, and let the professionals show you how it's done.

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2007-09-10 14:26:37   One day I called Allure to set up a hair coloring appointment with Jessica, and, suddenly - Nina's Studio was there instead! With some trepidation, I decided to go there for my hair coloring anyway. Deanna listened carefully to what I wanted and my color came out great. The inside has had a much-needed facelift and has a warm, trendy look instead of the tacky pink decor of Allure. I can't comment on their cuts as I only had a trim, but I will definitely go back and ask for Deanna. —AngelBug

2007-09-29 15:14:04   All the employees at this studio previously worked at Roxie's on 2nd and D. They are all very experienced and very nice. They have everything at the new salon: hair, nails, waxing, and tanning! I would highly suggest to check it out! —curlycueJEB

2007-11-10 17:48:04   Be sure you ask the price of the service before you have them do anything. I got coloring with lowlights and a light trim and almost fainted at the $250 charge. I figured no way would it be even half that, so I didn't ask when I booked the appointment. My hair looked nice but the color was hardly any different than the one-color Redkin product Allure used to use on my hair, for $55. —NotSure

2007-11-18 11:25:45   I go in. The staff is polite, and they generally leave me be to tan. Absolutely perfect. —Casey

2007-11-24 14:03:05   I called Nina's in a pinch a couple of weekends ago because my regular stylist was not available. I had a cut and highlight with Deanna. She was great. Really personable and professional and gave me the best cut I've had since moving to Davis 2 yrs. ago. The color is great too- very natural. I will definitely be going back! —Ginger

2008-03-15 11:57:14   Deanna's my girl! I have never had someone give me better highlights and cut. It was exactly what I wanted. She was also so nice and personable, all other stylists I have been to at other salons just kinda make the small talk but even though I have never met her before, Deanna and I chit chatted like friends for the 3 hours I was there. I will definitely be back to see her. It is a bit expensive but worth every penny. I am also looking forward to making an appointment with Vanessa to get a facial and some waxing! Highly recommended. —Chelsie

2008-05-24 13:21:24   I just went in for the first time today and had a great experience. My appointment was at 10am and it strarted right away, and I was done at 11am. Alli did a great job on my hair (which hadn't been cut in 3 years!). I told her that I wanted a cut that would help my natural curls, but one that would also look good straight. I had a lot of damage to my hair, but I still wanted it long. She was able to give me a cut that satisfied all of those things. She listened to what I wanted and also gave good advice and suggestions. No product was ever pushed on me, and she didn't make me feel obligated to have anything other than what I wanted done. I'm very happy with my experience, and I recommend going to Alli. —RG

2008-05-26 23:32:57   I just got my hair cut with highlights, and it looks fantastic! Tricia Wilson totally took care of me and went above and beyond. I love going to her because she is fun to talk with any lets you talk too - you know how some stylists just blab on and on, or they make you feel uncomfortable because they are silent? Totally not the case with Tricia, she is friendly and sincere. As far as my hair goes - I have received so many compliments on it!! So not only will you have a great experience, you will have a great haircut too. =) Highly recommended - Tricia is the best!! —BridgetGJ

2008-05-30 16:09:44   I just got a haircut from here and i LOVED it. I have long, black and dry hair. I called in the morning when they were opened and they were able to schedule an appointment for me two hours later. I had Bianca and she was really good. I was looking to keep most of the length on my hair and add some medium and long layers for body and lift. She gave me exactly what I was looking for which was a structured layered cut with a more squared frame (rather than a V-like shape) for my hair. I made the mistake of not letting her know that I wanted more gradual layers so I had medium and then long layers without much length in between but it still came out looking really nice. She did a really good job and took her time even though it seemed like she had a lot of other things she had to take care of. (She was mentioning something about errands she had to do in Woodland) She was super friendly and was really easy to talk to and answered my questions about how to make my hair stronger and keeping it moisturized properly. I would really recommend this place and would go back again. Price of cut was $50 without gratuity. —Mindy

2008-07-11 18:22:31   I had a custom colored weave done by Ally Gastineau. She did a fantastic job on creating my perfect summer hairdo! Turned out absolutely amazing. She was very nice and polite (along with the rest of the staff). And the tanning was very reasonably priced. I will definitely go back in for an appointment in the near future.... —AmyLu

2008-08-05 22:25:45   I am very glad to see love on here for Deanna! I can't comment on any other stylist but since moving to Davis from LA (hello culture shock) I can safely say that Deanna could work in any major city and in any salon, she rocks!!!!! —LFHR

2008-09-09 11:40:46   I started going to Ian back when he was at Tangles, and I followed him to Nina's because I leave happy every time. I highly recommend him; I have always gotten great cuts and fantastic color. He is really easy to talk to, and he can always works with what I want with great results. I have longer hair, and the layers he does grow out really well each time. He has tons of happy reviews on the Tangles page. Try him out, you'll be glad you did! :) —nicolek

2008-09-15 21:54:46   I was a regular for Marjan's eyebrow threading before I had to move to SF in August. Oh, Marjan! How I miss her so. The last time she threaded me (without knowing it was the last, as I was too cowardly to tell her) she made my eyebrows perfect. Marjan <3. —ThuHo

2008-10-15 16:34:15   It was my first time getting my haircut at Nina's Studio and I ended up walking out with the best haircut I have ever received. I highly recommend Marjan

She did SUCH a great job on my hair, and took her time to make it look perfect. I needed a cut that would allow my waves to look healthy (not dry and half straight), which is exactly what she did. I've had many complements on my haircut and I'm glad I scheduled it with Marjan! ^_ —beabeck22

"2008-10-17 16:34:15   This is my first time having a haircut at Nina's. I also had a brow threading with Marjan. the treading looked fine. The haircut and styling was a disaster, the bang is so flat and sticked to my forehead. I will never get haircut with her again. :< —scplm

2008-10-31 19:58:46   SO UNPROFESSIONAL!!!! they made an appointment with me and when i showed up (on time, mind you), the esthetician had already left!!! they were barely apologetic and offered nothing in the way of compensation for my wasted time. LAME AND RUDE, DO NOT RECOMMEND. besides, if the chick behind the counter is any indication of how they style hair/eyebrows there, THANKS BUT NO THANKS. —sheila65

2008-11-04 09:04:22   I have been going here since it opened, and have seen at least three different people for my cut and color. It always has been great! Everyone seems very educated. I highly recommend this salon for cuts and colors. —megankris

2008-11-26 10:16:02   I just transferred to Davis this quarter and was super nervous about going to a new stylist but I knew I had to take the chance so I went for it. I had my haircut by someone, I won't name bash, and I left very unhappy. I left a message for the salon to call me the next morning and they did right when they opened. I was lucky enough to be able to get in with Allie who had had a cancellation and she really helped and made the best out of a bad haircut. All I can do now is wait for my hair to grow back to fix it. When I do go back I will definitely see Allie again! —Nessa

2009-02-06 21:29:59   I came two days before my graduation and asked for a color and full highlight. I explained that I wanted to dye my hair to its natural color (my roots were grown out about 3 inches) and to have the same color highlights all over. The stylist explained to me that I may be able to get away with highlights only on the top and no hair color because it would save time and money (she was double booked and running back and forth from me to another client). I explained to her that my roots are very obvious and that I usually fix my hair all the way up or half way up and that partial highlights wouldn't fix that my roots will still be showing. After being at the salon for 4.5 hours, I was completely devastated. The complete top of my head was almost fully blonde (I am naturally a dark brown/almost black hair color) while the rest of my hair was an obvious lighter color brown with 3 inch dark roots. It looked horrible!! I started to cry as she straightened my hair and told her I did not like it. She just kept telling me it was nice and I just wasn't use to it. As soon as I got home and all my roommates told me my hair was horrible I called and told them I wanted my money back or have it redone. The stylist told me she did not have time and gave me a lot of attitude. Instead of talking to me she just handed the phone over to someone else. I was able to have an appt with her assistant the next morning. When I came to have my hair redone the stylist I had the day before made me pay $100 more because she said the $160 she charged me was only for a partial highlight and not a full. That was the only time she spoke to me the whole time I was there. I absolutely hate this stylist (I forgot her name) and will never go to this salon again because of this experience. —DPPL

2009-03-20 14:17:47   I can't believe there's no comments for Vanessa Silva yet. She was my hair stylist for years before i started working for her and now she has become such a good friend and i will continue to come back long after i have graduated from UCD. She has a great personality and leadership skills to run one of the best salons in town. She encourages everyone at the salon to continue their education and stay informed on new styles and fashion trends. She has personally challenged herself to pursue the REDKEN color certification and approaches all color jobs in an artistic manner and personalizes your hair for what works best with your personality, hair texture, head shape, etc. She takes the time to explain what's she's doing and teaches her clients how to maintain their hair after leaving the salon. I have very difficult curls and Vanessa has taught me to love my hair by suggesting new cuts and showing me how to style it on my own. —curlycueJEB

2009-04-08 14:34:30   Vanessa is the best! She absolutely saved my hair due to a previous color job. I have never had so many good comments on how my hair looks now and I cannot be more satisfied with the service there everyone is really nice and never stuck-up like other salons in Davis. And as far as pricing goes, if I had just gone to Nina's first I probably would have spent less than going elsewhere and then having to get it fixed. —rnavarro1988

2009-06-12 15:31:18   I found Marjan and Rita! Marjan (styles, color, cuts & Threading) and Rita (esthetician) had left Nina's in March and I was told by Nina's staff that they had left the area. Not once, but several times they told me this. The truth is they are still in Davis and have moved on to nicer locations. I have used the new esthetician at Nina's twice now and had poor results. Waxing your legs is too painful to endup with strips of hair and have to have it redone in only a few weeks. I am so happy to have found them both and very displeased that Nina's studio staff chose to lie to me. Rita (esthetician extraordinaire ) at All that Jazz
417 Mace Blvd Ste B
in the El Macero Shopping Center
Hours
Monday through Saturday
Phone
(530) 753-6409
Marjan (hair stylist, colorist and threading)
803 Second Street
(at the intersection of 2nd & G Street, above Pasta Q)
530)756-6666 (2nd Street) —sschladow

2009-06-16 10:51:52   Hi! This is MARJAN. I am no longer at Ninas. I moved to Style Lounge. The address is 803 2nd Street, above Pasta? Restaurant.

2009-07-01 10:05:12   LOVE LOVE LOVE Nina's Salon! I personally see Justin and he always hooks up my hair and has never led me astray. I am not that into popular styles, but after just giving him background on how much time I would want to have to invest in my hair every day, he gave me a style to fit! Have had my hair colored as well..always great. Have had friends have appointments with other stylists (Justin gets busy!) and they have never had a bad cut or experience. Also, I only have to go about every three months because the cuts always last and keep looking great even as my hair grows (obviously, I don't have a short cut!) Highly recommend. —JudyS

2009-07-22 14:05:20   I got my hair cut here a couple of weeks ago, and am VERY happy with the result. Vanessa cut my hair, and I was really impressed that she actually paid attention to the way my hair looked before she started cutting. Unlike most hairdressers, she noted (without me saying anything) that I have natural waves, and she worked with my hair rather than against it. Most hairdressers, it seems, just assume I will straighten the shit out of my hair so they cut my hair accordingly, and my hair looks horrible when I wear it naturally. Vanessa cut my hair so that I can pretty much wear it without any product, and gave me a couple of hints too (none of which required more than a tiny bit of product). Plus no one tried to get me to buy any fancy product from the shelves, which I appreciated. All in all, the shampoo, cut and style cost $55. —Kiran

2009-08-28 13:55:47   We were walk ins and came for a hair cut. We were seen pretty quickly and Ali did an amazing job. Probably the best hair cut we've ever had. Ali, you rock. We'll be back. —toriac

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2009-08-29 15:17:32   I just had my hair cut and highlighted by probably the best stylist in Davis. Julee ROCKS! I hated my hair and she had some great suggestions and my hair looks great! She was super friendly and very knowledgeable. I will be going back for sure and telling everyone about her! Thanks Julee! —mashelly

2009-08-29 15:36:25   I have always gone to see Julee to get my hair done and I have never been dissapointed. I am always 100% satisfied with my hair and my friends are always jealous! I am not very creative when it comes to describing what I want but somehow she always gets my hair exactly how I want it! Keep it up Julee and I'm sure I will be seeing you again soon! —bluedevilchu

2009-09-15 15:25:22   Just had a cut with Ian and I look amazing! I had (stupidly) decided to trim my own hair, and (not surprisingly) butchered it. Ian blended all my thick, long layers back together and made me beautiful again and he even opened the door for me when I left! He's a total sweetheart who looks like a bad a$$ and he's my hero today! —ElisaWeller