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201 Summit Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

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Nucleus
Local(206) 861-1774

201 Summit Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

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User Reviews of Nucleus

Yelp.com Review - by Jason R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kate has been my stylist for nearly 10 years. I give her next to no guidance on what I'm looking for, and out comes what I want every time. Easy to chat with, fun to work with, and altogether someone…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tobias B.

5.0 of 5 stars. For the last 3 years I lived in Seattle, I relied on Kate to do wonders to my hair. I knew I could walk in anytime and get a great cut. Her attention to detail, her willingness to deal with my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kate has been cutting my hair for the last two years. I don't even tell her what I want anymore. I just sit down and let her give me the cut she thinks I need. This works perfectly because Kate is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by scott k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am currently in possession of the best Julea haircut I have ever recieved! It's so tight I can't help from kissing the mirror every morning!!! It's true... and it's a deep kiss, so um... I'm kinda…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cici g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Still a 5, in my book! Julea did a beautiful job on my color...a very rich, silky, brown. She also fixed a girl up with a little more texture, turning my do from a little bit mom, to a little bit…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm the quintessential guy, t-shirts, jeans, and a $12 haircut every month. I finally decided to try something different when even I couldn't stand it anymore, and found the Yelp reviews for Nucleus.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ange D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found Julea through Yelp and I am so happy! The first time we met I asked her to cut my hair off so I could send it to the little kids! (This is big for me since I have always had long hair.) Now…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Julea has been rocking my hair world for a while, but I had to come back and sing her praises as a special events hair stylist and make-up artist. I put myself in her talented hands to make me…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marissa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. After having 2 people in the last week tell me I should cut my hair shorter, I took that as a sign. Waking up with a mild hangover, I reached for my laptop, got the number, and called Nucleus.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not impressed. I got an overpriced barber shop cut at $30. The hunt for a good haircut continues.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nucleus is awesome. The color and cuts are always good, and, they do not jack you for money. Same quality as all the upscale Salons, but not the price!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nucleus is a cool little place. It's tiny, but full of charm. Julea is a badass, and really friendly. She cuts my hair great every time. I enjoy visiting with her while she cuts, and she's super fast.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Maybe i just visited the place on an off day. I was very excited to come here after reading many stellar reviews. First of all, booking is difficult. They often don't answer the phone and suggest…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Nucleus, it's fine staff and the music they pipe onto Summit Avenue. Really, Nathan can be "difficult" (read: bitch did NOT just slap me down like that), but I'm a sucker for his abuse. He's…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shera M.

2.0 of 5 stars. After seeing two friends get really great haircuts from Julea and reading all of these super fantastic reviews, I got myself an appointment with Julea. I am now feeling the victim of severe hair envy…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johanna M.

5.0 of 5 stars. KATE IS GREAT! No seriously...not only is that fun to yell because it rhymes, but it is the truth. I've been living in the city for about three years now, and have trusted my hair to Kate and one…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cameron x.

3.0 of 5 stars. I thought this place would kick some serious tress but it was just ok. I had a cut and color but the latter took so long that the cut was rushed because the next appointment was already waiting.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sil A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to see Julea when it became too hard to schedule with Todd at Zero Zero (damn me and my glowing Yelp review!) at the last minute. I'm a wait-until-it-almost-hurts-to-look-in-the-mirror kind of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I worked with Julea at Rudy's, Zero-Zero and now at Nucleus. She is sharp as a tack, fearless, full of highly entertaining stories and probably the funniest girl I know. She is a damn talented…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekah D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh Kate Moore and more and more, I just can't get enough. She has been cutting and coloring my hair for years and I just can't say enough about how truly talented she really is. I'm kinda picky and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shaun k.

5.0 of 5 stars. smart, funny, sexy AND cuts a mean head of hair. what else could you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peggy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Julie does such a great job on my hair that I get compliments from random strangers. I recently went to a pricey salon for a mani-pedi (let's imagine the name of the salon rhymes with "Dean Suarez").…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindi M.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Mmm...I look good. I mean really good. Hey everyone, come and see how good I look!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xnvBlu3yqc That's how I felt when I walked out of Nucleus. Now I'm kicking myself…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Phil E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've got complicated hair. I admit it. It doesn't just get unruly - I can easily end up looking like a missing member of Journey circa 1983. And I get notoriously bad cuts generally - where I say: "I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wow, this place has LOTS of reviews where said reviewer has only 1 or 2 reviews under their belt. I'm not questioning the validity so much as I'm wondering how I missed the good hair boat on my tour…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Nucleus because of the reviews on Yelp. I wasn't sure what I wanted because I have been growing my hair out and it was in that "in between" stage where I didn't like the way it looked. I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I should start out by saying I am not at all hip. I asked for a referral from a coworker who always had cute hair and she recommended Will to me. I had decided to chop off my lower back length hair.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm so glad that I have finally found a stylist who I am excited to go back to! Julea is wonderful. I cut my hair super short four years ago and have been growing it out ever since. It started to get…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Krista W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place definitely deserves all of the stars possible in a rating. The location is good, the shop is small but totally adorable, and the people who work there are really welcoming and great at…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here on saturday to get my hair colored. I picked this place because of the yelp reviews, and upon arrival was surprised by how small and out-of-the-way the place is: Summit & John is not…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I adore Nucleus, Julea did an amazing job and I could not be happier. Also, the prices are fantastic. *** Update****
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rand D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went there today for the first time after reading all the positive reviews on here. I've spent the past 11 months trying to find a salon that fit my style and I think Nucleus is the one. It's a cute…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will follow Julea R. anywhere. She understands my vague quasi-descriptions of what I'd like to have done with my hair. And now I have to walk 5 or 6 blocks instead of 2.... (pout)
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JD E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply put, a great haircut. I wish I would have checked the website sooner, apparently the guy that cut my hair, Nathan, also offers shaves with a straight razor. I have always wanted to try that
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jasmine r.

5.0 of 5 stars. What's not to love about this place? Great staff, I absolutely LOVE Will; he's got mad skills!
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alissa H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nucleus rocks! I wouldn't go to any other salon on Capitol Hill. The nonpretentious and friendly atmosphere as well as fun company has kept me going back. Julie D. has been coloring and cutting my…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been going to Julie at Nucleus for about 5 years now, and LOVE her skills. I have crazy temperamental hair, which grows straight out from my scalp and is uber thick. Before Julie, I would…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffani K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nucleus is like soul food for your hair. The stylists are fun, friendly and do great work. I've been going to Julie for years and she always makes me feel comfortable with the changes I've made to my…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicholas H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nucleus is the only place in the city where I can walk in looking like a shaggy burnout and walk out looking like Seattle's most eligible bachelor. I've been seeing Julie for years and will never…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. An ode to Nucleus: Even when it's gray outside, and the rain is coming down -
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rom N.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say, Julie Giles rocks and the space is fun and hip. Where else can you stare at JT while getting an ultra relaxing head massage and shampoo?! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair!…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by roger s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nathan at Nucleus has been my hair guru for years now, and as my temples slowly become flecked with grey, it's always great to go visit Nathan. As he makes me look great and feel young and vibrant…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Leslie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nucleus is a cute little shop with a great location. Will, the owner, is a hairstylist extraordinaire! You'll walk out of his shop with a smile on your face not only because you'll be sporting a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Juanita M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My beautiful friend Will is the proprietor of this cozy, neighborhood salon. He is very talented and just came home from his annual trip to Milan. Nice to know that the Italians import his sort of…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Weston S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Will, Nathan, Julie and Julia - The Nucleus Family. I've heard the salon called: "A Cute Joint", by an actress
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Will is the best! He's been my hair guy ever since my sister-in-law referred me to him several years ago. Here's why: Besides being just a nice and good guy, Will is a very skilled and talented hair…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Blythe v.

5.0 of 5 stars. Will is the best. I have benn seeing him for over 3 years now, and always love how my hair looks. He can color your hair so that it grows out without showing your roots, and he makes it as natural…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to will for about 10 years now. i never really know what I want. I want to look good and I don't want to spend a lot of time on my hair. He can do anything. It always looks good. For…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mathew C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I needed a haircut and had a pretty small window of time in which to get one. I called nucleus and found a happy laughing group of people on the other end of the phone. Will changed his personal…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My original hairstylist cancelled on me 3 weeks before my wedding day and that's when I found Julea Rae's website. I told her the situation and she was very understanding. I explained that the wedding…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Julie Giles kicks ass and she says "cock"! Seriously though, I drive an hour in each direction to get my hair styled by her. My wife gets her hair done too and loves her. I've made the mistake of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Julea is awesome!! She does a great job and at a great price!! It can be hard to find someone who can cut naturally curly hair and have it look good straight or curly so I drive from Covington to get…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Julea is the hair GODDESS!! She has colored my hair Ronald McDonald red to gorgeous purple. My hair is always healthy and well maintained. I love the new spot Julea.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by eric t.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nathan gives great hair!! We all know it's hard to build a relationship with the person who has their hands in your hair. You wanna trust that they'll make you feel and look good. Nathan listens on…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Trudy F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Julea has been doing my hair for years, and I will NEVER have another person do it. She is an expert at color, she can fix anything. I had been coloring my hair dark brown for years and she was able…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by DC C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nathan has been cutting my hair for over 5 years now starting when he managed the Belltown Rudys shop and he's always done a FANTASTIC job. Besides being talented, he's nice, funny, and tells it like…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cici g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Julea has been fixin my fro for years and rocks it every time! In my opinion, her specialty is color. She really listens to what you want, and then tells you if it'll look stupid. She's talked me out…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by bride o.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the environment at Nucleus, it's a tiny little shop that is not in the least bit intimidating. They sell MOP products which I love :) I recommend that you see Julea, she did my hair and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deb D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place, very comfortable! Julea has been doing my hair for years now and I've always been very happy with the outcome. I usually describe the haircut I want by using a variety of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by scott k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Julea Rae just moved over from Zero Zero to this salon and I've gone with her! She's worked in the film industry for years(did the make-up on the feet in the opening credits of Six Feet Under!) ,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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i heart julie!!!!

Living on the eastside, i find it surprising that i'm so willing to make the trek over to seattle just for a hair cut. But at Nucleus, i definitly feel like it's worth the commute. Julie cuts a mean head of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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Nathan rocks my world!!!

Nathan has been cutting my hair for the last 8 years and I've never once been disappointed. He can cut hair like no one else in Seattle and makes it fun too! Moving to Nucleus (from Rudy's) was a great move,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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Nathan IS Nucleus

I have been with Nathan for a couple years now, and no one can tame my hair like he can. The style and atmosphere is great, and they're just great. Check out this salon!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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Wonderful Will!

I have been going to Nucleus for almost 5 years now. They provide consistant quality haircuts, frien...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very cool place. I like the laidback feel as well as the prices aren't outrageous like most of the local salons. If you live in the area then a simple walk is better than parking since it's in kind of…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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Hair salon to have a really fun time at

I have been going to Will for about seven years and have followed him from three different locations. If you want the best color and cut see Will. His sense of humor comes free of charge!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MM R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Our favorite barber shop on Capitol Hill. A little more than a barber shop as color is available and pretty personalized service in this tiny 3 chair outfit. Nathan is the best (formerly of Rudy's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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This is the nicest group of hairdressers I've meet in Seattle and they're so good at what they do.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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