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Circa 79 Salon

Circa 79 Salon

Hair salon in Tucson, AZ

Rated 4.5 out of 5 (205 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

The salon opened in 2008 and moved in 2016 into the former Chantilly Tea Room building on North Genematas Drive. Co-owners Martha Schmidt and her son, Christopher Davison, run it together.

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About

The salon opened in 2008 and moved in 2016 into the former Chantilly Tea Room building on North Genematas Drive. Co-owners Martha Schmidt and her son, Christopher Davison, run it together.

According to the salon, its aim is an upscale feel without pretension, built around considered color, precise cutting and a relaxed, welcoming room. Its services are hair-only, so clients who want massage or nail work are referred to outside partners.

A visit begins with a conversation about the client's hair, their daily routine and how much upkeep they want. Clients can request a particular stylist or the first available one, and choose a preferred date and time of day when booking online. The styling area has a fireplace and a client lounge, and there is a retail product bar and gift cards for purchase.

Outdoors, the salon has a water feature, seating, shaded patios and desert gardens. Cancellations made within 24 hours, or a missed appointment without notice, are charged at 50% of the service amount.

The salon notes that ThreeBestRated ranks it among the top three hair salons in Tucson. Its Google and Yelp ratings average 4.5 stars across more than 500 reviews.

Each visit starts with a conversation about the client's hair, routine and desired upkeep, with an emphasis on thoughtful color and precision cuts.

A Spanish-style building with arched doorways and windows, a curved staircase, chandeliers and high ceilings.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Clipper and scissor cuts, shampoo and blowouts, root touch-ups, highlights, balayage, keratin smoothing and hand-tied extensions.

  • Clipper Haircut $55
  • Shampoo & Blowout $55
  • Scissor Haircut $90
  • Color Retouch $110+
  • Partial Highlight $165+
  • Partial Balayage $185+
  • Full Highlight $205+
  • Full Balayage $255+
  • Organic Keratin Smoothing Treatment $275+
  • Hand Tied Extensions Price at booking

Photos

  • Stylists working on clients at salon stations
  • Salon floor with styling chairs and client sofa
  • Covered patio entrance with stucco walls and landscaping
  • Curved staircase and reception desk area
  • Salon floor with styling chairs and client sofa
  • Styling stations beside fireplace and lounge
  • Retail product display bar with bottles and shelves
  • Shampoo area with reclining chairs and sinks
  • Shaded patio walkway beside desert garden
  • Arched front entrance and garden
  • Back patio at dusk
  • Salon floor with styling stations and mirrors

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.circa79salon.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Partial and full balayage, hand-painted for natural grow-out
  • Organic keratin smoothing treatment that cuts drying time and reduces frizz
  • Hand-tied extensions with a custom color match after consultation
  • Retail product bar and gift cards
  • Outdoor patios and desert gardens
  • Cancellation charge of 50% for changes within 24 hours or no-shows
Good for
  • Lighter color with less upkeep
  • Frizz control
  • Custom cuts for any length or texture
  • Clients wanting a consultation before a big color change
  • Clients booking extensions
  • Clients in Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills and Oro Valley
Treats
  • Gray coverage
  • Root touch-ups
  • Dimension and brightness
  • Frizz
  • Length and fullness
  • Color correction after a poor dye job
  • Corrective haircuts
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Foil highlights
  • Root touch-up
  • Hand-tied extensions
  • Organic keratin smoothing
  • Clipper cutting
  • Scissor cutting
  • Blowout

Products & treatments

  • Organic keratin smoothing formula

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