Salon Patine owner, Sarah Van Bourgondien,
Rob Hofberg,
Hannah Yoo,
Selena Schmidt,
Grace Lenthe,
Brianna Rodriguez. | Credit: Brian Kuhlmann

Barber Shop

Richie’s Barber Shop

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For Richie Ramirez, owner and chief barber of the two Richie’s locations in Montecito and Isla Vista, the strategy has always been to create lasting relationships with his customers. His shops offer clients the opportunity to “take a break from the digital world and get back to the human interactions of great conversations, community talk about current events, and even at times a therapy session for both the client and the barber.” Richie cites new neighbors like Juice Ranch, Ca’Dario, and Renaud’s as helping to make Coast Village Road a better place and a one-stop destination for Montecito residents. 

Runner-Up: Arturo’s BarberShop and Hair Salon

Hair Salon

Salon Patine

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At Salon Patine, the stylists understand that their work lays the foundation for their clients to feel good about themselves. Danica Meek, a stylist who has been at Salon Patine since 2011, says her favorite part of the job is how “hair can give someone so much confidence. It’s really cool to be a part of someone’s transformation and to be able to see his or her confidence skyrocket.” At Salon Patine, the team prides itself on covering the full spectrum of clients, from those who want the ultimate cut and color combination to those who prefer a low-maintenance style. It’s this flexibility that keeps all kinds of clients coming back.