Express blowout
30 minA quick dry and shape for hair washed that day. No shampoo, no heat styling.
Walk-ins
Book a chair: Express blowoutEvening blow-dry bar · Santa Barbara
Your hair, done before the night starts
Swept is a blow-dry bar on State Street that opens in the afternoon. Every look lists its minutes, a party can sit in a row, and we are taking new guests now.
Event nights
Start from the evening, not the style
Tell us what you are dressing for and we'll point you to the look and the minutes. Book a chair that ends 30 to 45 minutes before you leave.
- Smooth blowout · 45 min
Dinner at seven
A polished, easy finish that goes from the chair straight to the table.
- Volume blowout · 50 min
A night out downtown
Lift and bounce for a room with dancing in it.
- Loose waves · 55 min
A wedding as a guest
Soft waves that sit well with a dress and a long ceremony.
- Hollywood waves · 65 min
A gala or black tie
Deep, brushed-out waves in a side part, built to your photo.
- Event updo · 75 min
The reception after the ceremony
A pinned style that stays put through the toasts and the dance floor.
- Express blowout · 30 min
A quick touch before you leave
A short dry and shape on the way to wherever you are going.
Stylists
Four stylists, one long row of chairs
Each stylist works at a level, and the level helps set your price. Choose a stylist when you book, or take the next open chair.
Sloane Shepard
Owner and lead stylist, Level 3
- Cosmetologist license · CA Lic. # 000000
Sloane opened Swept for the hours before dinner. She styles formal waves and updos and plans the evening schedule, so a party of friends can sit in a row.
Mazin Kassem
Senior stylist, Level 2
- Cosmetologist license · CA Lic. # 000000
Mazin is known at the bar for volume at the root and a clean, sleek finish. He speaks English and Arabic.
Aashna Gulati
Senior stylist, Level 2
- Cosmetologist license · CA Lic. # 000000
Aashna works on long and thick hair, soft waves and the braided styles for a reception. She speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Livier Escudero
Stylist, Level 1
- Cosmetologist license · CA Lic. # 000000
Livier does the express blowouts and the walk-in line on weeknights. She speaks English and Spanish.
Before you sit
Bring the photo and the neckline
A style looks right when it fits what you're wearing.
A photo of the look you want and a picture of your outfit help your stylist choose the height of a style, the placement of a part and how a wave falls. If you have a comb or a clip to wear, bring that too.
Bring what you have
A photo of the look you want
The neckline or the outfit for the night
Any clip, comb or band you'll wear
Questions
Before your first chair
How long does a blowout take?
A smooth blowout takes about 45 minutes, and an express blowout 30. Waves, curls and updos take from 55 to 75 minutes. Every look on the menu lists its minutes.
When should I book for a dinner or an event?
Book a chair that finishes 30 to 45 minutes before you leave, so there is time to walk out and get in the car. For an updo, give yourself the full 75 minutes and a little more.
Can I walk in?
Yes, Wednesday to Friday. The list opens when the doors do, and it closes 30 minutes before close. Saturday and Sunday are mostly booked.
Do I need to bring my own photo?
It helps, especially for waves and updos. A photo of the look and the neckline you're wearing tells your stylist more than words do.
Can I see my price before I book?
Prices are set by your stylist's level and shown on the booking page. How pricing works explains what sets them.
Can my friends book chairs together?
Yes. Tell us how many of you there are and when your event starts, and we'll set your chairs in a row. A party of five or more holds its chairs with a deposit.
Get a chair for tonight
Pick a look, pick a time, and we'll have your chair ready.