Mikel’s The Paul Mitchell Experience

What an amazing experience!!! I went in for a men’s cut and color by AJ which turned out perfect! I was nervous about trying out something new and was blown away by the results. The lather room was extremely relaxing and the hot towel face massage was a great break from a hectic day. Looking forward to my next appointment.

I found my salon in South Tampa! They spare no detail! Everyone was friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. The salon is clean, they offer beverages, and a blanket in case you get cold. The lather room was AMAZING! The owner was hands on and helpful. Loved this place!!! My hair looks fabulous! Thank you!

Really love this salon. My husband and I have both been coming here for over 2 years. Fantastic experience every time. I’ve had the range of services here from just a quick trim and a blowout to cut/​color/​highlights/​style. Knowledgeable stylists and colorists who take the time to re-​evaluate your needs each and every time. The «lather lounge» is an amazing treat and is like having a mini-​spa session every time you come. Great customer service and always very accommodating with appointments. Can’t say enough great things about the staff and the salon here.

Super awesome salon. Love Tabby, she is the best! When you go to Mikel’s you are well taken care off. They provide you with a very relaxing experience.

Love this place! Luis is amazing. Been here a few times and he always does a phenomenal job. He nails my hair color and I have jet black Asian hair and he gave me a nice balayge. I also live in NJ and whenever I fly to Tampa to visit family, I always make sure to stop by to get my hair done. Also, the massages are pretty good. I highly recommend this place.

I love this place! Long time client, my daughter got her first color hear. Wouldn’t have gone anywhere else. True professionals with attention to detail! Love! Love! Love!

I’m pretty particular about my hair, and I love the whole pampering experience, and even expect it. Any salon that pampers me and does an excellent job makes me a happy girl. When I go to the salon, I want to feel good, relax and get away from the everyday stresses in life we all have. It’s my «me» time. Anyone who has worked on my hair knows I have high standards.
When I booked with Jessicka at Mikel’s The Paul Mitchell Experience in South Tampa, I knew when I walked through the door that I found a great and professional salon. The receptionist instantly had me set up and ready for Jessicka. I was offered something to drink, and I accepted a glass of wine and warm mixed nuts, arriving on a tray with a small vase of fresh flowers on it. Classy.
Then Jessicka and I discussed what I was going for. I wanted 3″ cut off, blending layers, and blond highlights. I haven’t had highlights in a very long time. I decided on full instead of partial highlights, for a more dramatic change.
After processing, we went into a darkened room. Before entering, you can choose 2 services while you’re being shampooed. I chose a neck massage and a shoulder massage. This room is so relaxing, with its aromatherapy, darkened room, and a TV as the only light, emitting sounds and visions of waterfalls, birds singing in grassy fields, and just general all-​around visions and sounds of pampering, relaxing vibrations. There is even a sign that says, «Shhhhhh…». It’s quiet time. Boy, between the massages and the application of the hot towels to relax the mind, those massages had me limp as a noodle by the time Jessicka finished. Lovely.
Jessicka then sat me in her chair for my haircut. There was one part Jessicka was having trouble with. The front, top part of my cut. She didn’t hesitate to ask for help from Mikel, the owner. Mikel cut the top part correctly, making it fall perfectly in front. After the blow dry and styling I was pretty happy. We exchanged pleasantries and I left.
A couple days later, when I washed my hair, I noticed the bottom part of the cut didn’t hang or blend seamlessly, and was slightly choppy. So I called the salon, because I believe you get what you pay for, and I paid quite a lot. This salon is so professional. There was no animosity whatsoever. Mikel asked me to come in to fix the cut.
The second visit I was offered a drink again. I asked for hot tea, which was served on a tray with biscotti’s and again, a small vase of fresh flowers. Mikel not only cut the style correctly, he instructed Jessicka how the cut was done. She was grateful to have learned a new technique, I was very happy with getting the look I wanted, and Mikel was the most gracious and professional person I’ve ever met in handling what could have been an uncomfortable situation. He is that personable.
Thank you Jessicka and Mikel! I love my new color and cut, and even more, I love your salon! Fantastic job! This proves that you DO get what you pay for!
*****FIVE FABULOUS STARS!!!*****

I only visited the salon because of Damaris Vazquez. I have been a client of hers for over 10 years so trust me when I say that she is simply AMAZING. After moving from Puerto Rico to the US, it’s been hard for me to find a stylist who truly understands Latina women’s hair. It only took one visit to Damaris to convince me that she is the only stylist in Tampa that I NEED for my hair! The salon itself is huge, very comfortable and the Lather Lounge is a dream. All of the stylists that I interacted with were very professional yet so nice. I will certainly keep visiting and I recommend anyone to call and make your appointment today!
Solamente visité este salón por Damaris Vazquez. He sido cliente de ella sobre 10 años ya, así que confía en mi cuando digo que ella es simplemente ASOMBROSA. Luego de mudarme de Puerto Rico a los Estados Unidos, se me ha hecho muy difícil encontrar algún estilista que realmente comprenda el cabello de la mujer latina. En tan sólo una visita a Damaris, fuí convencida de que ella es la única estilista en Tampa que NECESITO para mi pelo! El salón en si es gigantesco, muy cómodo y la Sala de Enjuague es un sueño. Todos los estilistas con quien tuve interacción fueron muy profesionales y la misma vez muy simpáticos. Definitivamente que continuaré visitando y le recomiendo a cualquier persona que llame y haga su cita hoy!

Wonderful experience from when I walk in the door. The smiles on the faces of all the team members always makes my day. Luis Jimenez my styles makes me look and feel beautiful. Listening to my needs has been my experience with Mikel’s Salon and the results have been stunning.

I’ve been trying for a year to find a salon where I felt comfortable and had my hair done right. I have difficult hair to work with so I need someone that can take the time to do it right.
I chose this salon because of the reviews. I had driven past it numerous times. I was not disappointed at all. In fact, Barbara took the time to explain everything and discuss what I wanted. She did an expert job with my hair. While the salon is on the higher priced end, it is absolutely worth every penny. The customer service is outstanding and they are extremely good at making you look great.
I went for a look outside my norm. Not only was I extremely happy but so was my husband! I have now found my salon! I couldn’t be happier! Thank you Barbara!

My sister is a hair stylist and I normally won’t go to anyone but her… but to my surprise Alex is awesome! Made my birthday. Color was on point, cut amazing, and he was so accommodating. They ran out of celebration drinks I’m sure due to the holiday, bet he tried to do everything to make it better.

I got the «Bling Bling Blonde» which is 80+ foils, deep conditioning treatment, and a cut. Couldn’t be happier with the results! Alex did my hair and my highlights look natural and beautiful. This place is so unique because they love to pamper you (and at no additional charge)! Highly recommended and I will be returning soon.

I visited Mikel’s again today and I had another amazing experience. Their staff is not only highly trained, they really love their clients. If you want to have an amazing, de-​stressing, and relaxing experience, while getting beautified, then you’ll definitely want to go to Mikel’s!

Loved it! It was a wonderful relaxing experience. Not your typical salon… at least by Jersey standards. It was relaxing and enjoyable. The lather room is unbelievable, but I am not going to tell you any more then that. You need to go there and experience it for yourself.
It started with a consultation on what I was looking to have done and then checking the condition of my hair. I then had my hair cut and high/​low lighted by Mikel. He did a great job on some bad overdone highlights by a previous salon. The cut turned out better then what I was looking for.
I am very happy with the outcome and my whole experience at this salon.
Thank you Mikel!

Went for my first full color today and it was amazing! This salon is super clean and very sophisticated with some of the greatest stylists I’ve seen. I can’t wait to go back and visit the lather room again and get another styling!

TABBY HEMSHROT IS AN ABSOLUTE GEM! When I moved to Tampa, I would always drive past the Mikels salon and say that one day I would call. When I finally did, I spok with Tabby and booked my first of many appointments with her soon after and was not disappointed. Everyone at the salon was welcoming and treat you like family. Tabby listened to my thoughts on my hair and what I wanted and made it happen. I promise you all that her hands are really magical! I’ve gone from really long to choppy short, and dark brown to shades of blond. I’ve never been disappointed. I’ve been a client and friend to Tabby and Mikel’s Salon for 3 years and have no desire to go anywhere else.

SOLD! I really do now enjoy my visits to get my hair done.
My hair is much healthier than it has been in a long, long time.
I get so many compliments now, I can’t even believe it. I don’t remember ever getting compliments on my hair (in at least 20 years)!
Thanks to Tabby, I have happy hair!

Today was my first visit to Mikel’s salon. Can’t say enough about the salon and my experience with Barbara. I came armed with THE PICTURE (you know what I’m talking about) — I left with hair that looks BETTER than the picture! When does that ever happen?
The salon is beautiful and relaxing — the Mikel’s team is welcoming. Barbara was great to work with… on top of her skills, she is relatable and client focused — which makes for a comfortable and enjoyable first appointment (you feel like a regular within 15 minutes). I couldn’t be happier with the results — she nailed it.

I was extremely misled by these other reviews and ended up with a bad experience here. I came in a few months ago asking for a simple cut with long layers (even had a picture and we discussed the cut and length.) Somehow, I’m still not sure why, I ended up with extremely uneven choppy layers (only in the back of my head… which doesn’t even make sense) and about 6 inches shorter than I had asked for. This means it will take me over a year to grow my hair to the length and shape I wanted. Now 4 months later, it still looks bad but it’s still too short to fix so I just have to leave it as it is.
I did notice although the stylist seemed nice enough, she was very distracted the whole time (looking at what other stylists are doing and talking to other people.) I also really didn’t like at the end where she tried to convince me it was the length I wanted. I can’t stand being patronized when I already have to deal with this ridiculous haircut for almost a year of my life.
She ended up not charging me (because she knew it looked horrible but didn’t want to admit it) and I did appreciate that the owner wrote to me the next day offering to fix it but I can’t bring myself to go back here if this is how they train their stylists

This place was amazing. The owner gave us a full tour of the facility before he gave us an experience to remember. The staff was amazing. All the little touches they do set them aside from all other salons.

Ahhh! Love this salon and my stylist Barbara Chaparro.
Usually high end salons that I’ve been to tend to be snooty and stiff, but everyone here was warm and welcoming – even had our name on a welcome plaque at the front. The attention to detail here is impeccable.
And I couldn’t be happier with my hair! Barbara always gets it right; I can’t imagine going anywhere else!

Today was my first time here and I love everything about this place. My hair is very fine and thin so my stylist (Barbara) had a challenge with me. She did a beautiful job. Then as I was about to leave they had surprised me with a free makup session with Victoria. I most definately will be back here when I need a salon.

Jessicka is great! Great conversation and awesome skills. Just moved to Tampa and was terrified to go anywhere. My highlights had grown out (for 6 months) but I was kinda liking the balayage look. I just needed it toned down and blended but was scared for my hair to be touched. She heard what I said and did what I wanted. Perfect balayage blend and the price was even better!

I have been going to Mikel’s for about two years now. A native of NY, moved to FL for work and after a series of bad cut and color jobs I finally found Mikel’s through Unilocal.Thank god for this place. It’s not just a place to get your haircut, it is a true experience.
They greet you by name and offer beverages and snacks upon arrival. They give you a true consultation and make sure they understand what you’re trying to achieve with your look. Everyone is super friendly and I have never seen anyone leave disappointed! I started using Joseph initially but he moved out of town. Now I see Luis and he is fantastic. My color is always perfect and he not only does my hair but also teaches me how to recreate the looks at home.
Their new salon is big and beautiful and it is always busy. I like the fact that in the past two years there has always been the same people working there and they do not have a high turnover rate. This is a sign of a good salon because the workers are all happy. I’ve been to salons where they change people every time I come back. Also, it is always clean in the salon and that is super important.
I have sent coworkers and friends here and they are all Mikel’s fanatics now too :)

After trying three other salons in the Tampa Bay Area, I finally found a stylist that delivered results correctly the First time! If you are looking for an awesome stylist you are sure to find one here. I was watching girls leave while I was waiting for my appt and their hair was cover-​girl quality perfection.
I asked for Tabby based on another Elite’s recommendation and I was impressed with Tabby’s commitment to detail about the cut and color I wanted. She asked me a lot of questions and we both looked at pictures to make sure she gave me the color i wanted. And she nailed it! I’m brunette (this year!) and Every other stylist I’ve tried has made my hair way too dark.
If you are picky about your hair like me and have recently moved to Tampa, I totally would recommend Tabby. She is very personable and has incredible talent for color and cuts. Tell her Melissa Z sent you!
If you are into being pampered then you will love the shampoo experience. Trust me, it is an experience! You can request a speed shampoo if you’re short on time but you’re going to love the scalp, neck, and/​or shoulder massage during the shampoo. You go into a special shampoo room which has soothing dim lighting and gentle calming spa music and there is no talking or cell phone use in that room. you get to request two types of massages which all together with the shampoo takes no more than 10 mins but it was the most relaxing shampoo I’ve ever had. All in all, a fantastic experience at Mikel’s.

It was my first time here and I got my hair done with Tabby based on the previous Unilocal reviews and was extremely satisfied. The building and location are very nice and modern. The services are very professional with upgrades when washing your hair (I got the tea tree facial and shoulder massage) in the lather lounge, which is a room designated for washing hair and relaxation. Tabby was very detailed and asked many questions in order to make sure I was getting the hair cut and color that I wanted and also very easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend this salon and Tabby for your next hair session!

I’ve been seeing Tabby for a few years now. She is wonderful! Color, cuts, and styling-​she does it all very well!
The new location is really nice. It’s really large and open and modern. The prices are on par with any high end salon.

New location, bigger, badder, and completely attuned to the Mikel’s tried and true vibe and fantastic customer service.
Please see my review for the Macdill location.
I stayed with the same stylist because she is fabulous in every capacity (Tabby).
And so, I shall never stray from Mikel’s– Macdill or Henderson locations, consistent & classy, and swanky– Always.