How to Find the Right Hair Salon for You in Palm Beach

What should a good salon consultation include?

A good consultation comes before any scissors or color. The stylist should ask how you wear your hair, how much time you spend on it, and what went wrong in the past. They should look at your hair closely, check its condition, and tell you honestly if your goal needs more than one visit.

You should also leave with a clear price. Length, thickness and hair history change what a service costs, so a fair salon explains this before it starts. If a salon cannot tell you what you will pay, ask again before you sit down.

How can you tell if a colorist is skilled?

Look at photos of real clients, not stock images. Notice whether color looks soft where it grows out, whether blondes look bright rather than brassy, and whether brunettes have depth and shine. Ask how they handle gray, and how they would fix color that went wrong.

Ask what color line they use and why. A skilled colorist can explain a single process, a double process and a glaze in plain words. For more questions to bring, see this guide to choosing a hair colorist.

Which questions should you ask before booking?

A short list of questions tells you a lot about a salon. Good answers are clear and come without pressure.

• Who will actually do my hair, and how long have they done it?
• What will this cost for my length and thickness?
• Is the consultation free, and can I ask questions first?
• What products do you use, and why?
• How should I care for my hair at home between visits?

Do online reviews really matter?

Reviews help, especially when there are many of them. Read what people say about listening, timing and how their hair looked, not just the star rating. Look for reviews from people with hair like yours, such as thin hair, curls or gray.

Also check that the reviews are about the stylist you will see. A salon's overall rating is useful, but your own stylist matters most.

Why do clients choose Esther Klein?

Esther Klein is a L'Oréal Professional Master Stylist & Colorist, and she was Voted Best Luxury Hair Stylist in Palm Beach County. She trained with Vidal Sassoon and Paul Mitchell and has 35 years behind the chair, in Greenwich, Connecticut and Palm Beach, Florida. Clients at the Maurici salon have left 1,060 reviews with a perfect 5.00 rating.

She listens first and takes her time. Every color shade is mixed for the client's skin, eyes and hair, and color is finished with a glaze for mirror shine. Her reviews often mention how well she listens:

“I could barely describe what I wanted changed about my color but Esther did it perfectly. I am sooooo happy!”

— Rebekaa R., partial highlights

How do you try Esther for the first time?

Text Esther at 561-631-6462 for a free consultation. Bring photos of hair you like and tell her what you have tried before. She will give you an honest plan and an exact quote before any work begins.

The salon is on S. Ocean Blvd in South Palm Beach, by the beach, with Palm Beach to the north. You can look over the 2026 salon menu and prices first, or read what Esther's clients say.