The Last Resort Salon & Spa - Soquel, California

Sue Fernando

I visited The Last Resort as my last resort for my elopement wedding in September 2021, and I must say that I am beyond impressed with the quality of their services. As a South Asian bride, I was initially worried about finding a salon that understood my unique hair and makeup needs, but this salon exceeded all my expectations. The owner Valerie was able to schedule a hair & makeup trial a week before our wedding too.

The staff was extremely welcoming and attentive from the moment I walked in. They took the time to understand my preferences and listened to all my concerns, making me feel confident that I was in good hands. Valerie, the hair stylist and makeup artist Judy, were both highly skilled and knowledgeable about working with South Asian skin tones, and they worked together seamlessly to create a stunning bridal look that made me feel like a queen on my big day. The hair and makeup stayed put in the breezy Big Sur weather even during the drop top Camaro that my husband drove throughout the day.

Not only did they do an exceptional job with my hair and makeup, but they also went above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect. The team provided me with valuable tips and advice on how to maintain my look throughout the day, and they even helped me adjust my veil and jewelry to ensure that everything was in place. Valerie was like my mother making sure I was comfortable, happy and full of joy on my wedding day!

Overall, I can't recommend this hair salon enough to any South Asian bride looking for a talented and dedicated team of professionals to make her look and feel her best on her wedding day. From their exceptional customer service to their expert skills in working with diverse skin tones and hair types, this salon truly exceeded all my expectations. I keep returning here for hair and makeup occasions every few months.

Janet Stewart

I have been going to The Last Resort Salon and Spa since they opened several years ago. I love the intimate setting and really enjoy working with Val to come up with hairstyles and color that best suit me. Val is extremely talented and always listens to me and what I want but will also give me her honest opinion. I would not trust my hair to anyone else. I get so many compliments on my hair and am always telling people to go see her. I have also used their facial and waxing services and have been happy with the results. I have also used them for my own wedding and my sons wedding. If you are looking for a salon that is run by an amazing woman that cares about you and your end result...The Last Resort is the place to go.

Kay Wood

Val fixed a bad haircut I got elsewhere and
she did it as if it
she had been
had been responsible! She wanted me to feel as good about it as possible. Went back for color and waxing... she is incredibly talented and kind.

Sheila Bongiovanni

I was lucky enough to find Val, the owner of The Last Resort through a recommendation at Jury Duty! She saw me at an inconvenient time and did an amazing job on the color of my hair! I had gone to a few people who didn’t really help my hair- it was damaged and breaking off- Val gave me a super conditioning and got my hair back in shape. I love the color she gave me- the last person put a lot of red in the color, which translated into Brassy for me. She also fixed an uneven cut I recently got.

If you’re looking for miracles, Val is the the one you need to see! And she’s so entertaining- great stories and a really smart, sweet woman!

Christina Plaza

My expectations were exceeded by Jennica who gave me a great new style. I highly recommend The Last Resort Salon!

Francesca Espinosa

Excellent service , beautiful salon ! Brenna did an amazing job in my hair color and updo for a wedding .

Sandra San Paolo

If you’ve been searching for that extraordinary salon that gives you the hair that you’ve always wanted, Your search is over!!!!

christine pini

The best facials around! Val is wonderful. My skin is alway radiant and only gets better as the days go by. You won't regret a visit with Val!!