Hair Salon Near Goleta, CA
Fifteen minutes down the 101, a serious upgrade for your hair. Matson & Co. gives Goleta the balayage, blonding, and color of a big-city salon, in a relaxed boutique studio on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
Where Does Goleta Go for Great Hair?
Matson & Co., a boutique salon on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, is an easy go-to for Goleta clients, about a 15-minute drive south on the 101. Our six specialist stylists offer balayage, blonding, custom color, lived-in color, highlights, extensions, cuts, and scalp micropigmentation, and we have served more than 20,000 clients since 2017.
Close to Home, a World Above the Chain Salon
Goleta has plenty of everyday convenience, but for color and blonde that genuinely turn heads, the Goodland heads downtown. You do not have to settle for a rushed chair at a big-box salon when a specialist studio is a 15-minute drive away. We are a straight shot down the 101, right on State Street.
A lot of our clients make the quick trip from Goleta because a boutique studio with six chairs and specialist stylists beats a crowded chain every time. No assembly line, no rushing, just talented people who take the time to get it right, whether you are a UCSB grad, a busy parent, or a professional squeezing in a Saturday appointment.
What Goleta Clients Come to Us For
Balayage & Sun-Kissed Color:
Hand-painted, beachy dimension that grows out beautifully. See our balayage page.
Blonding:
Custom blonde and corrections by Jeff Matson, a blonde specialist since 1997. See our blonding page.
Lived-In & Low-Maintenance Color:
Color built for fewer trips down the freeway. See our lived-in color page.
Precision Cuts & SMP:
Cuts that grow out well, plus scalp micropigmentation for thinning hair. See our haircuts page and SMP page.
Extensions for Fine Hair:
Seamless, hand-applied length and volume from Nada Matson and Ariel Tamar. See our extensions page.
Hair Highlights:
Partial, full, and dimensional highlights. See our hair highlights page.
Why Goleta Comes to Us
Specialists, not generalists.
Each of our six stylists has a specialty, so you are matched with an expert in exactly what you need.
Understated quality.
Beautiful, lasting hair that fits your life, not trendy for the sake of trendy.
An easy trip.
About 15 minutes down the 101 with street parking right outside. Most Goleta clients are in the chair within 20 minutes of leaving home.
Your Goleta Hair Salon, Just Down the 101
Looking for a hair salon near Goleta that combines boutique attention with serious skill? Matson & Co. is just 15 minutes from Goleta on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Our team of six specialist stylists has over 20 years of experience and has served more than 20,000 clients.
Goleta residents come to us for blonding, balayage, extensions for fine hair, precision cuts, custom color, organic color, smoothing treatments, and scalp micropigmentation. We're known for natural-looking results, relaxed appointments, and stylists who take the time to get it right.
Take the State Street exit off the 101 and you're practically at our door. Street parking is available right outside, and public lots are within a block. Most Goleta clients are in our chair within 15 to 20 minutes of leaving home.
Getting to Matson & Co. from Goleta
From Goleta, take the 101 South and exit at State Street. Turn onto State and we are at 1213 State Street, Suite F, in downtown Santa Barbara. The drive is roughly 15 minutes depending on traffic. Street parking is usually available right in front, with public lots within a block.
Many Goleta clients pair an appointment with lunch, shopping, or a walk down State Street.
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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We are about 15 minutes south of Goleta on the 101, at 1213 State Street, Suite F, in downtown Santa Barbara. Take the State Street exit and we are right there, with street parking out front.
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Matson & Co. is a short, easy drive down the 101 for expert balayage. Our owner Jeff Matson has hand-painted blonde and color since 1997. See our balayage page and book a free consultation.
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Jeff Matson at Matson & Co. has specialized in blonde for over 25 years, from custom blonde color to corrections. Goleta clients make the quick trip for blonde done right. See our blonding page.
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We are primarily appointment-based so your stylist has dedicated time for you, but walk-ins are welcome when we have availability. Call (805) 403-5277 to check.
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Yes. Jeff Matson is our trained SMP specialist. It is a non-surgical treatment for thinning hair and receding hairlines. Book a free consultation to see if it is right for you.
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Monday 9am–6pm, Tuesday through Saturday 8am–6pm, closed Sunday.
What Our Clients Say
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This place is top-notch! It’s a beautiful space with beautiful people and when I get done there I’m looking beautiful! But seriously, the owners and stylists are not only excellent but also fun to talk with during the process. I highly recommend Matson and Co.!!
Nicholas Araza
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Jeff is amazing. Even when I don't know what I want he always comes through. He's a terrific guy and a great hairstylist.
Christine Oropallo
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Ariel did a great job cutting and layering my hair. She totally understood what I was asking for. The shop is beautiful and the people who work there are friendly and helpful!
Cindy Grainey
Your Goleta Hair Salon, Just Down the 101
Matson & Co. | 1213 State Street, Suite F, Santa Barbara, CA | (805) 403-5277 | info@matsonandco.com
Hours: Mon 9am–6pm, Tue–Sat 8am–6pm, Closed Sunday. Book online.