Kendra | Seattle, WA

FANTASTIC staff and talent! Very professional. I have been going to Gary Manuel for over 16 years. Stephen is terrific!

jo51cp | Seattle, WA

I have been a client at Gary Manuel for over 25 years. We are like family. Stephen has done a remarkable job the entire time

ElizF | Seattle, WA

After spending the last 5 years with long hair that was only trimmed by students at the Gary Manuel training salon (a great bargain, if you have 3 hours for a trim!), I decided to see Stephen Pace at the main salon.

He listened to me and knew exactly what to do. I was treated like a princess and as my hair was being blown dry, I was singing that cheesy beautiful girl song!

My hair looks perfect, the color is naturally brilliant, and compliments abound.

Do yourself a favor, treat yourself to a hair cut, color, and style by a real pro. You won’t regret it!

Holt | Seattle, WA

Why would I drive to Seattle from Auburn several times a year to have my hair done? Stephen Pace is the answer to that question. I’m always greeted with a smile, such professionalism and at the end of the day I walk out looking great. He is a master. Oh, and by the way, I’ve been doing this for 25 years.

elizabethg | Seattle, WA

Stephen is the best. He’s not cheap, but worth every penny. I am very picky about my hair and am not that great at styling it and he seems to know just what to do. Been a client for several years and unless I become unemployed I’ll continue.

emmaarc | Seattle, WA

Stephen is a phenominal stylist. I moved to Seattle about 10 years ago and wanted to find a great stylist. He was recommended by a lady I worked with who had an awesome cut. So I made an appointment and have never looked back.

He consistently does an exceptional cut. When ever I’ve fancied a change over the years I’ve gone in without pictures and said I’d like to do something different and I’ve ALWAYS come out happy. I LOVE HIS WORK!! And as the grey has sprouted he’s gently prodded me into trying some color to hid it. With some goldie red tones on my brown hair it looks great.

I highly recommend Stephen.

A little convenience thing I like too is you can ”dump” your car in the lot over the road even when it’s full and give the attendent your keys and come back an hour later. I’m driving from the Eastside and it makes it so much easier to know at least I can drop the car off and run in.  

emilyskitchen | Seattle, WA

I have been going to Stephen at Gary Manuel for many, many years and he always amazes me with his profressionalism, knowlege of MY hair and style, his sense of creativity which is understated when I only want the same as always and supportively ”new” when I need a lift, and his sweet and helpful attitude. In less sane moments, I have gone to other salons and felt so much like a ”head”, with no real recognition of the individuality of both my hair and my personality that I have come running back to Gary Manuel and Stephen as soon as I possibly could I rarely indulge myself in personal treats, but for me, being treated like a cherished friend by Stephen and the whole salon is something I look forward to for the whole 6 weeks between visits! It is just a cut and color but the way I am always treated and the lift I get from the care that is lavished on me, I feel as if I have had a full spa treatment every time. Another compliment I need to pay to the salon but especially to Stephen is the way the ”shampoo and support” styling interns are treated. So much of their training is obviously devoted to shaping their attiutude of service, courtesy and professionalism that the fact that they all are already quite skilled in their craft comes as a bonus within a consistently lovely experience. I cannot imagine a better sylist or salon experience and if Stephen were suddenly no longer available to me I would feel as if a big hole had opened up in my life! I have no higher recommendation than Stephen Pace to anyone who wants the very best.

joancg | Seattle, WA

If you’e looking for a hair stylist that can not only make you look good but feel good, you should see Stephen. My Mom, sister & I have been going to Stephen for over 10 years. I think the best testimonial is that of my coworkers who thought I was 10 years younger. Thanks to Stephen’s expertise in ”adding pigment” (color) to my hair. Stephen works with each of us to find a hairstyle that brings out our personal style.

kimbre | Seattle, WA

I’ve been going to Stephen for years and years and I’ve always been impressed with his service and the quality of his work. I’m always getting complimented on my highlights and getting asked where I get my hair done. He truly is one of the greatest in Seattle. It might be a little bit more costly than other salons but it’s definitely worth the expense!!!

nannell | Seattle, WA

Last weekend I got a terrible cut at a different salon. So I called Gary Manuel. They had me see Stephen. He worked carefully to blend in layers and fix the damage done at the other salon. I walked in feeling absolutely hideous, and walked out feeling great! Thank you Stephen!

Everyone treated me well and made me comfortable. The prices are a bit high. But I’ll make it my regular salon anyway. It’s worth it to be so well taken care of.

sandij | Seattle, WA

I have been a client of Stephen’s for over 15 years. My hair has inconsistent wave, and Stephen has done a great job over the years helping me to find new interesting styles that compliment and work with the wave. He has been coloring my hair all these years, and I receive many compliments on my perceived ”natural” color. He is sweet, charming, and very caring, and balances that with a professional attitude. I recommend Stephen to anyone looking for an experienced stylist.

mscynthiaj | Seattle, WA

Garyn Manuel’s mission is to make sure their customers are happy, and every single employee works at this. There is no fake-nice here, everyone is truly friendly. I have been coming to Stephen for about 6 years. Stephen is an amazing colorist and stylist! Everywhere I go I get compliments about my hair and even some of my friends have been surprised to learn that my hair color has been, um, enhanced?! I can’t say enough good things about my experiences at this salon. Book your appointments in advance!

djb1 | Seattle, WA

I have been a client of Stephens for many years, and cannot say enough good things about him. He has been a big part of my life…therapist, shoulder to cry on, friend. I trust his suggestions, as he has never been wrong. He is among the BEST in colors. Due to my line of work, I have had to transfer out of the Seattle area many times. And each time returning, he has corrected mistakes other hairdressers have made in coloring. He is a magician~and now, I will travel 200 miles, just to have him do his work! I appreciate you so much Stephen, and look forward to my next scalp massage! Sorry! I do look forward to seeing you too, but so look forward to my scalp massage! All the Best to you~Happy New Year!

caghimcg | Seattle, WA

I have been a customer of Stephen Pace at the Gary and Manuel salon for years, and have never been disappointed! Great cuts every time .. and the most fabulous color! He worked with me to get the most natural and flattering color of red – strangers stop me to comment on what a pretty color it is. As a matter of fact, a woman in my office just dyed her hair red, and was so disappointed that it didn’t look like mine! If you have ever had a bad color – run to Stephen, you will never look back!

sbq | Seattle, WA

I go to an exellent stylist – Stephen. I’ve been going here for about 2 years and always leave the salon extremely happy with my hair color and style. I would highly recommend this place, freindly and professional staff.

JeanieRWalker | Seattle, WA

Stephen creates PERFECTION everytime. I get more compliments – from strangers to friends on my hair color and cuts. I recommend Stephen to anyone. He is friendly, efficient and provides OUTSTANDING results everytime. Thank you, Stephen!

Pam H. | Seattle, WA

You wouldn’t believe the number of compliments that I get on my haircut and – especially – the color. Stephen is extremely professional and fast. I have a terrific graduated bob with a base color and two foil colors – all reds. It’s a rich tone-on-tone effect, like those silks that change color depending on how the light hits them. He’s also great about mixing things up, a little change here and there to keep me from getting bored. My hair has never been healthier or looked better. By now, I’ve also seen many clients that he’s just finishing when I arrive. Everyone comes away with their own look because he listens to them and has great range. We look like who we really are – except even better.