Bella Hair Designs
6626 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, TX 78253
ph: 210-390-1008
Don't take our word for it. Here is what others are saying about the Bella Hair Designs experience... (Notice how no two styles are exactly alike.)
"I've never experienced true hair care before Isabel! Her talent extends far past how amazing you feel and look because she truly cares about hair health too. I'm sad to leave San Antonio for fear of not finding someone who can work miracles like she can"
- Robynn Dunne
"I am a person with a lot of hair challenges: my hair was over-processed by years of professional and self-coloring. I spent a lot of time looking for a hair artisit of value and taste. I had many demands: value, keep my long hair, blend gray hair, correct damage, and increase the style."
"Isabel's website led me to her. She really listened and my hair is amaizing in color and cut, and she showed me how to style it myself at home using tools I already feel comfortable with. I love my healthy hair and look forward to be a long-time client of Bella Hair Designs."
-Jean Unser
"For a long time I've wanted a pixie cut and came accross Bella [Hair Designs]. I saw the before and after pictures and I knew I wanted to come here for my transformation. It was a drastic change, but I am glad I did it white supporting a good cause [like "Locks of Love"].
-Miranda Atwood (Donor for "Locks of Love")
"I really enjoyed it. Isabel did a wonderful job. She was also very easy to talk to and has the nack to drag out of you what you really want. Great job!"
- Sharon Brown
"I had a complete 5 Star expereince with Isabel. She took a lot of time to listen and discuss my hair needs before embarking upon treatment. Very impressive, I have never had a stylist give such a personal touch and seem to care so much about my hair.
Willl definitely return and reocommend to friends. Thank you , a wonderful experience with a wonderful end result :)!"
- Michelle Anderson
I am very blessed to have found Isabel. She helped me feel at home and helped me fix the mess I had made of my hair.
[My hair] looks so beautiful now. She gives me hope and ideas I can do [for] myself. Thank you!
- Louisa Daugherty
"Amazing! This was so much more than a haircut and styling. It was a transformative experience in every way."
- C.B. "Laurel" Stranaghan
"Working with Isabel was an all-around wonderful experience. She listens to your needs and make your 'vision' a reality. It felt like I had a complete transformation and left feeling 10 years younger! I will definitely be back to enjoy her wonderful work in the future."
- Rachel Lemont
"I am so please with Isabel's work. It will be hard to keep this short enough to hold your interest. I recieved my first haircut (and scalp treatment for hair loss) just two days prior to departing for Cambodia and Tailand. For those next two weeks, what a test! Temperatures of nearly 100〫F and humidity of nearly 100% meant washing my hair at least once a day.
And so I was very pleased to find that as promoised, my hair looked great in less than 5 minutes by just drying my roots, then letting the rest of my hair dry on its own. And a bonus... My husband was so happy not only with the great style, but also with the speed at which I was ready in the morning to go exploring, then in the evening, ready again to attend social outings with business colleagues.
Yes, he is especially happy that I am so happy with my hair :). Plus, it makes such a difference when every day is a 'good hair' day. :)"
- Christine Herrera
"Mom, I never want to go anywhere else. I only want Isabel to do my hair from now on."
-Matthew Hayes
"Isabel is the greatest! She has not only given [me] the best haircut I've had after about thirty years living in Texas, but also takes special care to make sure I am comfortable and satisfied every step of the haircut."
- Stephanie Johnson
[Isabel] is very people friendly, experienced, thorough, and soft spoken. She makes you very comfortable, and is very knowledgeable with everything.
I am very picky, but she is a miracle worker so I will be back again and again!
- Tara Henderson
"Isabel was great at communicating what she was going to do and why. Never before have I experienced that. I told her I needed "easy and quick" but with length. And that's what I got."
-Rachel Mancha
"My hair looks terrific! I haven't looked this good for 25 years. Isabel is so professional and caring, I will be back.
Thank you Isabel for making me feel good about myself."
- Sherry McCallum
"Before I came here I was frustrated everytime I got a haircut. I would [take] photos and try to explain what I wanted.
The previous hairdressers would say they could do it the way I wanted, but [I] would end up trying to trim uneven areas when I got home.
With Isabel, she does understand what I want and cuts my hair perfectly.
I love the way it looks and how easy it is for me to style it every day. She's the best!"
-Patricia Zachary
"I am so happy, I am so happy, I am so very, very happy!"
- Kym Denmark
"Isabel transformed my hair completly. I feel confident and happy about my hair for once!"
-Jessica McGowan
"Isabel is wonderful! She took the time to explain what was causing my hair to look unhealthy - a combination of bad cuts, bad products, and bad styling. The new cut is fantastic and we have a plan in place for future cuts. I'm extraordinarily pleased with the whole experience. I'm so glad I found her."
- Katie Hayes
"I had a fabulous time at Bella Hair Designs with Isabelle. I love the new haircut and would recommend anyone to come try her out."
- Morna Quigley
Medical Field
"Isabel was awesome! Best haircut and color I have ever had. [I] will come to her forever."
- Anna Wilkerson
Business Owner, Devine, TX
"I do not usually just trust people immediately with my hair after awful experiences in the past. After visiting with Isabel [during her cut consultation] at the beginning, I completely trusted her to not send me out without an amazing haircut and color. She really shared her knowledge to help me get healthier hair, stop the hair from falling out that I see on my bathroom floor, and get a great cut that is easy to style with her instruction. Loved it all! Cut, style, amazing color and very fun to visit with! :-)"
- Anna Schweitzer
Registered Nurse
I am extremely impressed with Ms. Isabel's performance. My hair was very thin & damaged. I have visted her salon for a few months now and it has been a blessing. [Isabel] is very knowledgeable and experienced. I cannot stress how much she has helped me. Not only has she helped in keeping my hair in excellent condition, but [she] has taught me how to do it myself. I am very grateful to have had a chance to be her client. Thank you Isabel for all you have done!
- Edith Lopez-Garcia
Pharmacist
"GREAT EXPERIENCE. Isabel was very thorough in explaining her techniques. She helped me style my hair. No one has ever done that for me. I learned a lot for coming to a haircut. Will for sure come back again!!"
- Andrea Salazar
MacAllen, TX
"Isabel is a fantastic hair artist! This was my first experience with her and I can say that it was absolutely the best experience I have ever had in a salon! She explained everything in detail and even taught me new things about my hair that I had no clue about! Most importantly, she listened to my wants and needs and came through for me exceeding my all my expectations. I would recommend her to anyone I know, and I will be coming back. No regrets!"
Before and After
- Alish Adkins
Isabel was WONDERFUL! My hair had been frizzy and never seemed to look healthy. My hair is now soft, shiny and looks wonderful.
Thank you Isabel!
Also, she takes the time to really get to know you and what you are looking for. It's something that you just don't find in the industry.
- Jen Hulsopple
"[Isabel] was wonderful! She really listened to me and was just an absolute jewel! I highly recommend her to anybody who really wants their hair in the best possible condition. I am definitely coming back.
Thanks,
Karen :-)
- Karen Simpson
"I am so happy with my hair! It looks so much better now that the color has been corrected [from a different colorist]. My cut feels really light and I'm excited to play with it!"
- Chatherine Schulz
This is the best experience of my life in a hair place.
Isabel was very kind and informative. She takes the time to get to know you which in turn helps her establish a hair style just for you.
She walks you through the whole process and educates you on how to take care of your hair. She wants you to be able to leave with the confidence that you can style your hair at home.
I would recommend her to my family and friends and will also return in the future.
- Dee Dee Fisher
"Isabel has been my colorist for many years. Of all the color specialists I've had work on my hair, I can honestly say Isabel is the best! She is very dependable and has great integrity. Isabel is extremely well trained in the scientific and chemical basis of color and the art of cutting hair based on your individual bone structure.
In addition, Isabel is constantly creating innovative approaches to color and highlights customized to each client. Unlike some master colorists, she's open to client input and suggestions. With other specialists I've ended up with them trying to convince me that the color I got was what I wanted. This never happens with Isabel! You get exactly what you want, or a result that is better than you could have imagined! On top of all this, Isabel is one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is as creative and gifted as she is kind and honorable.
I've never seen a client who was less than thrilled with Isabel's work in cut or color. She really cares about her clients."
- Kim Norris (Google Places Review)
Technical Writer
"This is my first visit to Bella Hair Designs, and I loved my experience. Isabel was curteous, friendly, and very talented. I will definitely be coming back to see her in the future."
- Marshall Bruce
"With a quick turnaround to my last minute request, Isabel re-arranged her schedule to accommodate my availablility for a color and cut. I have gone to Isabel on and off for years, when my schedule brings me to San Antonio [from Minnesota].
I love the color, love the feel of my hair after Isabel treated it, always feel like my hair is well taken care of, and I look my best after a trip to Isabel [in San Antonio].
Thank you for years of great service!"
- Heidi Halvorson
Golden Valley, MN
"I live 30 miles from Bella Hair Designs, but the drive is worth it every time! Isabel is very talented and a wonderful stylist. She should be working in New York or Los Angeles, we are so lucky to have her here in San Antonio."
- April Schmidt
Television Personality and Producer
"Best experience by far. I have never had someone take the time to explain my "hair situation" and why they were cutting the way they were cutting. I think I found my new hairderesser!!"
- Emilia Malek
"I really enjoed my experience with Isabel. She explained everything she did to my hair which made me feel comfortable. I would definitely come back to get may hair done with her again."
- Andrea Urbano
"Isabel did a wonderful job explaining hair care and giving me a style in-line with my life and what I want. I very much like my new hairstyle! Thanks!"
- Lisa M.
"Isabel is great. She has been cutting my hair for about ten years now, and I will never go to anyone else and neither should you. If you are looking for a stylist you can trust regardless of your hair style, then Isabel is the master ... She is truly a master stylist and takes her time to really build a relationship with everyone in her chair. The lost art of customer service in America has not been lost here. She truly cares. Thanks Isabel for being the best!"
- Jaime Gage
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"I have never had a haircut this amazing in my life. My whole family was stunned with my change and they all love it! I went Christmas shopping, and I had three people stop and ask me where I get my hair done. I have never had that happen to me, ever!"
- Blanca Zavala
Studio #103 (first door on your right) in the TréusDell Salon & Spa at the corner of Bandera and Loop 1604.
A MUST READ
Sarah was on a mission. She was seeking the perfect A-Line cut which is well known throughout the industry as one of the most difficult cuts to achieve. The difficulty of the A-Line design is that every cut needs to be perfectly measured and extremely precise, otherwise any uneven lengths or holes in the hair will be glaringly obvious.
Sarah even downloaded diagrams from the internet to take to stylists. Yet, they still could not achieve her requests for a beautiful and precise cut.
What she ended up with was a haircut that had one side longer than the other, and huge holes on both sides of her hairdo. The following is her before picture approximately just ONE WEEK after getting it cut elsewhere.
"[I was] frustrated and angry! One side was longer than the other and the lines of the cut were botched." - Sarah
BEFORE
Angry and frustrated, Sarah desperately started searching for someone that could at least make her hair a little even from what was done to her before. She scoured the internet in the hopes she would find a true professional with the background and training that could deliver what she was seeking.
Then she found Bella Hair Designs. Isabel listened to her desires, her frustrations, and her experiences in the past. Isabel took the time to explain why her past haircuts fell way short of her expectations. Isabel then explained what she would do to help her achieve her goal. She went into detail about how this first appointment would be one step in her journey simply because of the mistakes made in her hair from previous cuts. The lines would not be completely even because of the huge holes in her hair, but given several weeks of growth and cuts, would eventually lead Sarah to her perfect "Dramatic A-Line" cut.
It wasn't until after the consultation with Isabel that Sarah pulled out her diagram for her desired cut. She was impressed that Isabel had described to her in detail all aspects of her diagram, including Sarah's own personal notes. It was then that she realized that Isabel would be her "stylist for life".
AFTER
This is what Sarah said afterward:
"I came to Mrs. Bella after several haircuts that left me frustrated and angry! One side was longer than the other and the lines of the cut were botched. I knew when I came I would not get to my ultimate goal, but I hoped for balance from a professional who would listen to my goals and help devise a plan to attain that goal.
In Mrs. Bella, I feel I've started that journey. She listened, she taught, and we have a plan to reach the common goal of the perfect "Dramatic A-Line" cut for me. Thank you Mrs. Bella!"
Here are her words in her own writing (Click on the pic below to ZOOM in):
We will follow Sarah's story and provide update pics along the way. Tune in for future updates...
It has been four short months and only three haircuts from Isabel of Bella Hair Designs to help Sarah reach her dreams for the perfect A-Line. It started with a glimer of hope in January. Now here is Sarah's May haircut with more than just hope, but complete satisfaction.
As a reminder, Sarah's "before" pictures are displayed as a reminder of the canvass Isabel had to work with.
Bella Hair Designs would like to thank Sarah amd all of our wonderful guests who have shared their thoughts, stories, and experiences to bring you an insider's view of what we do here.
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Bella Hair Designs
6626 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, TX 78253
ph: 210-390-1008