Ficocello’s

I have thick, unruly hair. Allison seems to not only make me look good, but works it such a way that it grows out usably! Last couple of years also getting TOP Lights. LOVE her ease and her work — I hope she never leaves. I really did run the gamut trying low cost, super high cost (Juut) and finally found someone who knows and understands hair!!! Allison rocks.

I love, love, love ficocellos. The staff is super funny and really welcoming. I was recommended to the training salon by a friend where I met Alex. Eventually, he moved to the full service salon (next door) and of course, I followed. Ladies he loves long hair and understands that we dont want him to chop it all off! He also does the best eyebrows and awesome ombré. Highly recommend it!

If you want a good color, cut, but on a little bit of a budget – I would highly recommend checking this place out. I have had several appointments here and never have had a problem. They are considerate and listen and make recommendations. This is advanced training so you aren’t being experimented on. Top – notch…

I went here on the recommendations of two of my coworkers, and I’m really glad I did.
The salon itself is nice — nothing super-​fancy, but very pleasant and relaxed while still giving off a professional vibe.
Most importantly, the stylist who cut my hair (Alex) did a fantastic job. I have very curly, hard-​to-​manage (and hard to cut) hair, and on more than one occasion I’ve had stylists not realize how much my hair shrinks up when it dries and take off too much, but that was not a problem here at all — Alex knew exactly what he was doing, and he got the length exactly where I wanted it.
I also really liked that he used DevaCurl products. I haven’t gone to any other salons that use them, and they are great for curly hair.
I highly recommend Ficocellos (and Alex in particular) for other curly-​haired people! (Though having seen what he does with my two coworkers’ straight hair, I would recommend him for just about anyone.)

I’ve gotten my hair cut here several times and never had any complaints. I thought it would be a great place to bring my sister to get her hair done for her Senior Prom. The stylist was great and came up with a really cool hairstyle. My sister felt beautiful and confident about her hair. She told me the next day that her hair came undone not even an hour into her night. I couldn’t believe it. Her dress was strapless, and she made sure to wear a zip-​up hoodie to the appointment so that nothing would be going over her head. I called to ask what accommodations could be made — $ 70 is a lot to pay for a 6-​hour style. I mean, we could have done it on our own, but we went somewhere and PAID to have it done so that it would last all night. I also wanted to hopefully prevent something like this happening for others in the future (can you imagine a bride’s hair falling apart during the ceremony?!!). The manager was apologetic but said she had to talk to the owner about a refund. I just received a call back from the same manager. She said that the owner will not give a refund since it was «humind and late into the evening.» Ridiculous. Even if it was humid, the other girls she was with all night had perfect hair until they got home. And it wasn’t late into the night — the dance had barely started. We had her hair done elsewhere for her prom last year and it stayed in all night, so her hair wasn’t the issue here. The sylist offered a free haircut to my sister, but I am very frustrated and unsatisfied at the OWNER’S lack of customer service. I will not recommend Ficocello’s for anything anymore, especially getting your hair done there for an important event. And I certainly will not be returning for a haircut/​color/​etc.

I walked in to get all-​over color, and was admittedly unclear with the sylist. I basically blabbered about what I color I wanted (matched to my roots) and then said do whatever you think is best. It turned out a lot darker than I expected it to be, and I was disappointed. I called back the next day, however, and they got me in right away with Camille. She did a great job of listening to what exactly I wanted, and took care not to damage my hair by avoiding stripping it and dying it unnecessarily. It looks much more natural now. I was looking for somewhere to go in St. Paul, and I think I will go back to Camille. Plus, they have student discounts :)

I have been a religious client of Allison’s for many years. She is amazing and does amazing work. Won’t ever let anyone else touch my hair ever again. P. s. I’m a former hairdresser.

Hair and makeup!
Back in the early 2000’s I ran into a girl at Rainbow in Roseville who had a great haircut. My stylist had just left me and I was so lost without him. I approached her because I’m not shy when it comes to important things like haircuts and asked her where she gets hers done.
It was Ficocellos. Now, I started out with a different stylist who gave me one good cut and then one really bad one. I called to complain because I was very upset. The manager set me with up a more senior stylist for a free consultation and haircut for my return trip. I couldn’t be happier! Allison has been doing my hair for years and I can’t count the number of people I’ve sent her way.
I recently needed my makeup done for an event and she recommended Natassja. She was excellent as well. Very patient and talented in her craft.
I got lost a couple of times throughout the years, but always found my way back to Ficocello’s. Plus, clients get a free bang trim, which I desperately need.

This place is great! Bright, clean, and great knowledgable staff. I always get my haircut by Laura.
Last time I was there, she recommended great hair products because my hair was starting to get a bit dry and coarse from all the heat and damage I’ve been doing to it.
Sorry can’t remember the product name to share with you guys but it smells wonderful and my hair has never been healthier.

I can only speak for the retail sales. Some shorty picked my Deva Curl stuff off the top shelf (while balancing on a chair), then exchanged it for another (which smelled different) and then exchanged it again for the original… and she was happy to do so, and then she complimented my hair… so, great customer service on a Friday night when she should be cranky due to the fact that she’s working during happy hour.
That was almost a huge run on sentence. Anyway… good service, and that’s about all I know of this place.

I normally go to Juut or Details but I figured this place was close to home and I would give it a try. I felt a bad vibe from the minute I walked in and was made to feel totally unwelcome after checking in. My stylist, who I will not name, and who was personable enough, did not listen to a single thing I said at the beginning of the cut. And I hate the result. Personally if I were a hair cut person and the person receiving the haircut said they liked their hair «on the longer side» I would err on the side of too long and then be able to go shorter rather than basically shave the person’s head and get the «its way to short» feedback at the end. There was no checking the length throughout with me, which I have almost always experienced in the past. I will never return.

I received a gift card for Ficocellos and nervously arrived for my gift hair cut. I was more than pleasantly surprised! Steve did an amazing job. He listened to what I told him I wanted and created it. I will be going back to see him. Their products smell amazing. The building is comfortable and appealing. It was a great experience!

Since mid-​January 2009, I’ve been here twice. I had two different colors of highlights/​lowlights added to my natural color. I am happy with the colors selected. I’ve also had two haircuts by the same person and I like the cuts (and they’re only $ 18). Services provided are reviewed by instructors before client is released. Feels like the place ‘buzzes’ wih energy. Lots of magazines to scan.