Studio 1221

I have naturally red hair and I have always wanted to go blonde. I told myself I would after I got married because I was so nervous that bleaching my hair would ruin it and I hadn’t trusted any of my previous hair stylists enough to take the plunge. So after 2 years of marriage, I decided to do some research on local salons. I found exactly what I wanted with Denise!
All of the pictures on her Unilocal,Facebook and Instagram showed just how talented she was and she got back to me within a day to schedule my first appointment, even though she is obviously very busy. She asked for a picture of my hair before my appointment and sent me a reminder text the day before, which I really appreciated. The cut and color was so smooth and she made time fly with hilarious stories. I could not be happier with my new color and I’m so happy to have found someone I can completely trust to make my hair look amazing! Thanks Denise!!!

I went to Denise and in the words of my close friend is «the queen of blonde.» I went in feeling completely drab and left feeling hot, blonde and ready to take on the world! Would highly recommend coming here!

This girl knows hair. Period. Color… Cut… Style… She is NOT a hairstylist… She is a hair ARTIST. I’ve been seeing Denise for over a year and a half and every single time I see her I am amazed at the results.
She’s a riot too… Warm… Friendly… Funny… She makes my session so enjoyable.

Denise works magic! I have naturally curly hair that gets dry and frizzy from straightening it everyday. But, today I had a keratin treatment from Denise and my hair feels like silk! It’s healthy, strong, and frizz-​free.
Denise is an artist, a professional and always makes your visit a fun and relaxing one. Not only do I always walk away with rich, gorgeous color, but I leave her salon knowing my hair has been truly cared for. Denise genuinely cares that you leave looking fabulous. There’s no question that she’s the best!

I came to Reno to work for a few months. I procrastinated finding a new hair stylist, for fear of getting a bad cut/​color. My hair was beyond looking rough, as I was weeks past my due date for a hair appointment. I found Denise here on Unilocal,and saw all great reviews. I texted her. She was booked for weeks but kindly managed to squeeze me into her busy schedule. I’m so grateful that she did. I now feel like a woman again :). She knew exactly what to do with my hair. The cut and color are superb! Second appointment is already on her book!!!

Denise is truly an artist, and is exceptional at what she does. I have been wanting red hair for over 3 years, and after finally getting the courage to make the drastic change, I decided to go with Denise based on her stellar Unilocal reviews. Time and time again, I read in the reviews that Denise is 1) very talented, and 2) has a very fun personality. Sure enough, that was my experience too! Because of a blessedly fortuitous cancellation, I was able to see Denise much sooner than expected. Her salon is chic, warm, and inviting. I was a bit nervous going in — but not from hair anxiety. I had lots of confidence in Denise’s skills and abilities based on her reviews. I was nervous because I am a (self-​admitted) introvert/​nerd hybrid, and feel socially awkward at times. However, within SECONDS of meeting Denise, she put me at ease, had me laughing, and together we had a fun and engaging conversation going throughout the appointment. Without reservation, I recommend Denise to work magic on your hair!

Denise is absolutely AMAZING! The transformation she accomplished with my hair was exactly what I wanted! Not only is she awesome with hair, she is overall one of the sweetest people I’ve met. She took what had been an awful day, and had me leaving her chair happier than could be! Thank you Denise!!!

Denise is amazing! I just moved to the area and my hair was in desperate need of some love. I found her on Unilocal and trust me everyone was right. You will not be disappointed! :)

Denise is the most fun bubbly hairstylist I have ever had! She is very passionate about her work which is awesome because she wants your hair to look its absolute best! I would consider her coloring work top notch. She is very carful and precise unlike some stylist that just slop it on. She fixed the bad color job my previous stylist did to my hair. I finally have beautiful long highlighted blonde hair that is still healthy! I would recommend her to anyone looking to have beautiful hair!

Denise is better than wonderful! I have followed her everywhere. She has done my hair for years with different lengths and colors. I have received daily compliments on my hair throughout those years. She has never missed an appointment and is one of the hardest working people I know. The only tip I have is never miss your appointment, she is so busy it will take awhile to book her again. If you are lucky enough to have your hair styled by her, be prepared to have a fulfilling long-​term relationship with your stylist/​therapist. Thanks for the hot hair Denise!

I moved to Reno recently and used Unilocal to find Denise. I have long, thick hair and Denise loved coloring and styling it! It is rare to find a hairdresser that actually enjoyed working with so much hair. I like natural looking highlights, mixed in with my natural dark blonde hair color. She did exactly what I wanted and I couldn’t be happier with my hair. It looks healthy and feels great.

Denise Bartlett is AMAZING. I came to Denise with red, dry, damaged, broken hair and she has turned it around to a complete 360. I never imagined it could look this good again (after bleaching it for many years). She has managed to achieve the exact blonde I wanted while still keeping my hair looking healthy. I am very, very particular when it comes to my hair but I can honestly say Denise has done a better job on my hair than anyone else I’ve ever been to. Not only is she one of the sweetest, funniest, most talented people ever, but she is a truly amazing stylist who cares so much for her clients and is so passionate about her work. If you want BEAUTIFUL hair and great company, Denise is your girl.

Denise is a wonderful stylist, and is truly passionate about what she does. I always look forward to coming in and getting my hair done. Not only is she phenomenal at doing hair but her personality is contagious. Denise has kept my hair blonde and HEALTHY! She really emphasizes on respecting the process to be blonde because she cares about the health of your hair! I would recommend Denise to anyone.
Not only is she great with blonde hair, but all hair. My mom also comes in to see Denise and she has very thick and long dark brown hair. Denise always leaves us both feeling great and we always leave with Hot hair :)

Denise is an angel on Earth! She is an absolute hair expert and one of the most radiant, positive, beautiful people I’ve ever met. My sister recommended her to me as the best in the field. I currently live on the east coast for grad school and I waited until I came home just so I could see Denise for a bolayage. She made my hair absolutely gorgeous! And we had the best time together. If you are looking for the best hair salon in Reno, come here. Thank you Denise!

I love going here to my hair done! Denise is amazing and my hair always comes out beautiful! She’s extremely nice and always give me what I want. I totally recommend coming here if you want hot hair! :)

So… I found this very lovely lady Denise right here on good old Unilocal!… & to be quote honest i have NEVER found a better hair stylist than her! :D I let her know what I would like & she knew what I needed & wanted right away! For the first time ever I had complete trust in a hair dresser without feeling like I needed to keep explaining myself! I plan on only going to Denise as long as I stay in reno! & even if I move away I will try to make special trips down here just to be able to come to her! I really do feel like I found the hair professional of a life time & I plan on ONLY coming to her for my hair!
I am on cloud 9 & everyday I wake up & see my hair if makes me think of her and put on my best smile all day long!
I hope this helps all you ladies out there trying to find someone who does it best & does it right! Also the cost the is more affordable than most! :)
Thank you Denise! You are the best! :)

I was looking for a new hair stylist so my search was on. I first asked friends and I wasn’t satisfied so I went to Unilocal.I was looking for an ombré hair color and I saw that salon 1221 had pictures posted and they looked good. My biggest concern was that it would look like a line across my head. I contacted Denise and she was so full of energy and excitement it made me happy. She asked me what I wanted and what she would be working with. When I explained she said to text her a picture of my hair and what I expected. I sent the pictures and she immediately responded and said she felt that it was completely doable. She told me she was excited to meet me and then we set up the appointment.
When I arrived at the salon it was well decorated. I was shortly greeted by Denise. She said she would be finished in a couple minutes (I was early). I completely appreciated the fact that she was running on time. Which is not always the case at hair appointments. Upon meeting her I knew I was in for fun. Her personality is fantastic. She truly cares about the condition of your hair. She uses premium products and educates you but with no pressure. I will definitely return to her!

I met Denise in 2009 — I had just started college and was new to the Reno area. I was seeking a professional stylist & colorist who could tackle my thick thick hair and someone I could trust.
We hit it off — and Denise has truly become a trusted friend over the years. She’s my HOT HAIR diva, always has a smile, and is always willing to try something new to get you out of your hair rut. Even if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for in the way of style she’ll create recommendations and is excellent at translating my not so technical descriptions. Since I have thick hair, I just ask for ‘movement’ when it comes to my long layers and she has always worked her magic. I have never been disappointed, and neither will you.
I now live in Seattle but I go out of my way to ensure I have time to squeeze in a visit to see Denise when I’m back in town. Can’t go home without HOT HAIR!

I am so happy I found Denise! I’ve been coming to her for about a year now and she has done an amazing job; one transformation after another. I am always coming to her with new ideas and she actually gets & understands what I want; as I like to say «she makes it happen» :) I can honestly say you won’t be disappointed by her! She’s the best! I definitely have been coming back to her ever since my first visit & I plan on coming to her for as long as I can (which I’m hoping is forever). Denise goes above & beyond and I appreciate everything she’s done for me especially this last visit which took for 4 hours. Go see her, trust me… you’ll be happy you did!