Cheeky Strut

Everyone deserves a massage by Susan. She is on point with whatever intensity you are needing and she is beyond personable but yet gives you the time and space to actually enjoy the session. Totally recommend her to all of my friends.

Well, going into this salon I thought I would have a good experience, I was wrong. My hair stylist didn’t have a clue as to what she was doing about 85% of the time; so much as to where we had to completely redo my hair and it still didn’t come out to what I had requested. I can’t justify paying $ 230 on hair, if you’re not getting exactly what you’re paying for the first time around! I even called back to get a discount or something and the receptionist was very rude and was talking down to me! Telling me how I’m allowed to feel about my hair. I really wouldn’t suggest anyone to go to this salon, it’s WAY overpriced and the girls there definitely need more training on «baylage ombré» well; my hair stylist did at least! I hope one of you takes the time to read my opinion on this salon and won’t waste your time like I did! Thanks ladies and gents!
Update: I still haven’t had a single person contact me or even email to get my hair taken care of! By far, worst experience I have ever had. I will be writing a review on google as well. Thanks cheekystrut for not even taking the time to acknowledge my review, I can certainly say I’m not a fan!

Moved here from Detroit I was looking for a salon ASAP and I’m a very picky person. They got me in right away. Great salon. Friendly staff. I saw Scottie, she knew what she was doing. Made me very comfortable. I left loving my new color and cut. Definitely going back.

Really cool salon with BEST hair products! They carry my favorite, Davines! They fit all 5 of us in and did such a great job on blowouts. LOVE this place and only wish it was in Atlanta! Amazing service from the very beginning thru the end and great prices. Highly, highly recommend.

Anna is a GREAT stylist and anybody looking to have a color or cut change, I would highly recommend her! She always knows what is going to look best on you and more importantly, what is best for your hair.

Wow! I am a hairdresser who has been an educator for Vidal Sassoon. Just moved to GR from Australia. Hair is my life. When i moved here I didn’t have any hair friends to do my hair. I needed highlights BAD so I looked on Unilocal and found Cheeky Strut. I went to see Carly Jo and I was nervous as heck because hairdressers are the worst clients because we are so picky and technical. Let me tell you Carly Jo blew me away. She listened to exactly what i said and gave me exactly the result I asked for. She is very personable. her technical ability especially when it comes to color is truly top-​notch. I have worked with many famous hairdressers and world class educators and Carly Jo really has it going on people. She is a level 5 stylist so she is pricer than others but you get what you pay for. if you want perfection you are going to have to shell out for her impeccable industry knowledge and all the hard work she has put into making herself one of the best. I already rebooked. I am a client for life.

Not impressed. The first time I was there for a cut and highlight my hairstylist was not confident in what she was doing, and asked another stylist there for help. It made me feel uncomfortable, and worried. I expect that at a school, but not at a professional salon. Second visit I had a level 3 stylist for the same thing. OK job with cut and color… Nothing special. The cut was a little too layered at the bottom. I think the kicker was her telling me that I could get my own coffee, forgetting to heat the wax for my eyebrows, and complaining that she had to work at her other job later. I never got an eyebrow wax either… Bad service. It is a nice salon with a trendy atmosphere and classy décor. Unfortunately parking is nonexistent. Never been back and found another salon that is much more professional.

Thought I’d give this place another shot, and I got the friendly and talented Sarah, who did a great job! Her and the receptionist made me feel more then welcome and I will come back again :)

I was skeptical at first about going to Cheeky Strut. Why, I don’t really have a good reason. One of the stylists dropped off some products at my work as a thank you. I kept thinking I need to call, I need to call, but I kept holding out for some reason. A few girls that I work with told me you HAVE to go to Cheeky and see Joel (the stylist that dropped off some goodies). I finally gave in and called. I could not be happier with the service or my experiences. I wanted to get blunt bangs, and coming from not having any bangs, I wanted to make sure they were done right! Joel did such an amazing job with my hair and bangs I won’t go any where else. I love the ambiance of the salon, everyone is really friendly, its laid back, comfortable, and I felt a sense of trust when I walked in the door. I couldn’t be happier with my decision. If you are someone like me who its hard to find someone to trust with your hair, go see Joel! He is personable, helpful, considerate, and an excellent stylist. The prices are very reasonable. I would and have recommended my closest friends there. I can’t say enough good things! :)

I went into Cheeky Strut for the first time. There was a group of us getting hair and makeup for a fashion show. I enjoyed my time there very much, beginning to end! The gentleman working the desk was very kind getting me checked in and offered me a hot cup of coffee. yes please! The building itself is a very neat space and decorated very nicely with a mix of antique and modern pieces. It has a very warm, welcoming and clean vibe. The stylist i worked with and the makeup artist were very friendly, effiecient, and very talented. I also do hair and makeup for a living and I can say their work was spot on. The look i needed for the fashion show is edgy and «fem fatale», and they nailed it. I was also very pleased they use airbrush makeup which is the best for stage performance. I then found out they carry my most favorite skin care line so now I can stop in for my products and avoid shopping on line :) Overall I am very impressed and happy with my experience. I will be returning for sure.

The salon is very trendy and my hair highlight/​lowlight turned out pretty well, other than it was a little too streaky/​skunk looking, when I requested that it not be done that way. The biggest issue I had was having products pushed on me. I don’t mind suggestions or being asked if I want anything, but just grabbing products & throwing them on the check out counter I do have an issue with. Also, I was told I would get a new client package with coupons, and I did not receive anything. I asked for a receipt and assumed it was in the bag, and did not receive that either. I will not return simply due to how pushy they are with selling hair products.

I got my hair cut here a few times. The first time was with Sin. He has an awesome personality and is very talented. He kept me laughing the whole time, and when my husband picked me up, he shook Sin’s hand because he loved my new short cut. (I got Sin’s signature cut.)I’m pretty low maintenance when it comes to my hair, and this cut was high maintenance for me.
I also tried Christopher Michael because he specialized in long hair. We didn’t click personality wise, but he gave me a great LM cut. The only thing I didn’t like was that CM has his assistant do the blow out and without supervision. His apprentice was super sweet, but both times I left with flat hair and flipped out ends.

This place is fantastic! I rock a pixie and was in need of a trim and Carly (gosh! I think that was her name?! Oops! Tall leggy blonde girl lol) anywho she turned my need for a trim into a whole new fabulous style! Loved it. Then because I was a new client I got a discount on the service and took advantage of the half off spray tan that was offered. Oh! And they carry Oribe products! Love it!

I came in looking for an update, a change. I had a 20% off new client code. I am approaching 40 and although I don’t want to look like a teenager, I am not ready to shop at Chico’s either. The salon is young, hip and trendy. I told the stylist I was thinking of an ombré color and I needed an updated cut for my fine, medium length, brown hair. She took her time and was very thorough. I came in at 3:00 and was meeting someone for dinner at 5:30. I had to text to cancel as there was no way I could make it. This was not your typical in and out experience. $ 150+ after applying the coupon, 3 hours of my life and I could not tell anything had been done to my hair. I left with the same hairstyle and a smidge of blonde. She asked if I liked the blond and I told her I thought it was too subtle. She replied we could do more next time… what? I suppose you could debate that a with a good stylist, you can’t see the changes, but honestly… I am so tired of the same old cut, same old brown color. I wanted to walk out feeling fabulous. Instead I left feeling a little fleeced. They do seem to care about new trends, you get free tea or whatever, but for the cost, I just didn’t feel like the trendy hype quite translated into what I got in return. I went with a level 2 stylist. I am afraid of what it might cost with a level 5 and no discount. Ouch. I can do the same blah brown color with a box and a $ 30 haircut from whoever.

Edit: After making a second appt. with Maliree I was pretty disappointed. She took me 45 minutes late without an apology and then zoomed through my haircut and color. She cut short side bangs without asking if that’s what I wanted and put wayyy too many short layers.
I was totally unhappy and have since gone back to my original stylist.
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Had an awesome experience here yesterday! My stylist is on maternity leave and I needed to get in for a hair appointment ASAP. I was set up with Maliree for a cut and color and it couldn’t have gone any better. We had a quick chat about what I was looking for before getting started, looked at pictures and she gave me some input about what she was thinking and listened intently to what I wanted. We settled on a new color and it went off without a hitch! The color could not have been more perfect. I went from a lightish brown with blonde-​ish highlights to a warmer browish red. It’s perfect and exactly what I was looking for!
As for my cut, she again was very good about asking what I wanted– not just going to town without asking my opinion (which has definitely happened to me before — eek!) It turned out perfect, she fixed up my cut and it has never looked better. My bangs hang so much nicer and my cut is not as choppy as it was. It is exactly what I was looking for!
Already booked an appointment to head back there. So excited to have found a stylist that actually listens and does a GREAT job on top of it. Thanks Maliree and Cheeky Strut! Can’t wait to come back!

Walked in to Cheeky Strut with one instruction… ‘I need this cleaned up’
Without an appointment, I was set up with Carly Jo and she gave me one of the best hair cuts I have ever had. Perfectly complimented my face shape, was easy to re-​create and all while making me feel at ease at a new salon.
I’ve since decided to grow my hair out and haven’t been back for a cut yet, but go back just to check out what’s new in their retail store. Their reception staff is always wonderful, the place itself is chic, fun, and cutting edge — it’s a stand out in the small city of Grand Rapids.
The only thing that’s a little difficult is parking — make sure you have change to park at the meters in front of the salon or plan on walking a few blocks.

Ladies and gentlemen, time to become SINNERS. I just got a fabulous ombré hair color, cut, and a blowout from GR’s best stylist: Sin. Sin has an amazing sense of color and fast, talented fingers that fly around your head as he shapes your hair into a cut leaving you looking lovely, fresh, and beautiful! Plus, Sin always makes you feel comfortable and welcome. I now live on the East Coast, but, every time I head home to GR I book an appointment with this guy. (Like, I called in an appointment from London as I was headed to GR this past week — no joke.)
Thanks Cheeky Strut and Sin for another wonderful cut and color! Can’t wait to come home again sometime soon :)

Best deal in town for a men’s haircut, hands-​down. AND they give you booze!
I used to go to Jude’s or wherever was cheapest, with mixed results. It was always a shot in the dark. Now, after going to Cheeky Strutt, I have a stylist that knows exactly what I’m looking for.
The best part? It’s about the same price as Jude’s. CS has many different «levels» of stylists, the most experienced (and expensive) be a «level 5.» For my uncomplicated coif (a hip, shorter cut), a level 1 or level 2 stylist is more than adequate, and comes in around $ 20.
Amelia is my go-​to girl, but I haven’t heard anything negative about any of the other stylists my friends use.
The only thing I am marking them down for is my first experience there, which seems to be a fluke. I waited nearly 45 minutes for my cut (I was exactly on time) without any explanation or apology. I haven’t had a problem since, however. I do generally expect to wait 5 – 10 minutes, now, though.
Overall for the price, its the go-​to for men, and it doesn’t hurt that Founder’s is across the street.

How have I not written a review for Cheeky Strut yet?
My past stems from KL Christoffersen giving me the trendiest, awesome hair I could have! She opened this salon with stylists that complimented her style as well as brought their own beautiful talents with them.
With KL’s extensive clientele list, I opted to try out another stylist at Cheeky. That person would be Sin.
Sin is beyind words. He definitely is the Edward Scissorhands in Asian form. He attacks my hair from all angles and the outcome is amazing.
His attitude is always upbeat, he is always friendly and listens to what you want for your hair and when he is done, it is like he went inside your brain, saw what you were thinking and created it.
I’m not very good at scheduling appointments, as I hate the phone and am just overall, not good at worrying about my haircuts.
Sin, on the other hand, will either text me or write on my Facebook wall, «You need a haircut». Indeed, I do. I received this text a few days ago and yes, yes I do.
The design of the salon is gorgeous. From the sink stations, the waiting area, the front windows, (I’m a huge fan of windows!) and the stylist stations is just beautiful.
No thinking about going to Cheeky, just do it. You will not be disappointed.

I started getting my hair done by KL (the owner) when she was fresh out of cosmetology school. I had been going to the same stylist who wasn’t giving me new ideas on what to do with my long thick asian hair. KL came along and I can say, I’ve had every hair color imaginable, bang option, up-​do, fantasy hair, and short cut by KL. I will say, I was one of her original guinea pigs on trying out new colouring techniques she acquired through her training with L’Oreal Professional.
She was also my suggestion with my former employer as the première stylist for all of its huge theme events. The B.O.B./Crush Nightclub hosted some of the Midwest’s largest theme events. These fantasy hair styles were all inspired by KL. From big sexy jungle hair, to artsy sculpted masterpieces, to rockin’ mohawks and sexy playboy bunny hair… she can do it all.
KL was also the stylist that was used for my sister’s wedding a few years ago. She arrived at 4:30 am and managed to style 6 ladies in a 3 hour period. It was perfect.
When I first met her, she was determined to fulfill her 5 year plan and open up her own salon with an extremely talented staff by the time she was 25. And let me say– Cheeky Strut is your ONE and ONLY stop for everything you could possibly want done to your hair. The stylists are anything but ordinary– they’re extraordinary. I’ve been happy to get feedback from the other stylists on suggestions on what options I could do for my next hair style change. They’re all extremely fashion savvy and extremely knowledgeable and confident in their craft.
But don’t let the young staff fool you– they are well trained in many different techniques. My mother has let KL work her magic and given up on the stereotypical older woman do (the short, curly perm ‘do) to a sleek, straight cut with tons of body that has got all of her coworkers, family members wanting to do the same. I will say its taken years off her look! They are great with different types of extensions (yes– weave!) As well, as mens cuts, and trendy cuts. The list goes on and on. Just check it out for yourself!