I emailed the Beauty Bar after a recommendation from a friend for my daughter's Quinceañera,…read moreand am I glad I did. Kelley was very receptive with my inquiries and through email, we were able to set up a consultation and our appointments. I'd like to thank Kara and Cat for the amazing job they did on me and my daughter's hair and makeup. They made it a wonderful experience and we were both very happy with our looks. I highly recommend the Beauty Bar!

Thank you Elise and The Beauty Bar team, especially my hair and makeup stylist, Kara Nieves for…read moresuch an amazing pre-engagement photoshoot experience! Kara is an absolute gem. Her warmth, talent, and genuine kindness are only just a few of the many reasons I will be coming back to The Beauty Bar to see her in the future. She was also able to expertly color match my skin undertones and delivered results above and beyond my expectations! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you Bella for another great experience . You are a gifted stylist who I think is better than…read moreany Master.

Extremely disappointed with the management at this salon. The customer service was unfriendly and…read moreunprofessional, and concerns were dismissed rather than addressed. A business in the service industry should treat clients with far more respect and professionalism.

I booked a gel manicure on a Groupon. The day of the appointment Kim, the owner, called to cancel…read morebecause the tech was sick. On that call she was rude and basically said "do you go into your job when you get sick?" After I asked why my appointment was being canceled. When I called back later to schedule the repair appointment, her first response was "yea and what's the issue now?" -- already sounding annoyed before I even explained. The original tech was brand new (two weeks out of school). By the next day most of the nails were already peeling, cracking, and lifting. I had to drive 45 minutes each way a second time to get them fixed. The second tech (I don't remember her name, but she has an Afro) did a fantastic job. She was professional, communicated clearly, and corrected everything properly. If you somehow end up here, ask for her. After the fix I politely asked Kim if she could refund the $10 Groupon upcharge given the extra 90-minute round trip caused by their own work. She refused, kept pointing to the Groupon, offered no real apology, and made it clear that Groupon customers don't get the same consideration. The technical repair was excellent. Everything else -- the cancellation attitude, the phone tone, and the complete lack of ownership afterward -- was poor. I do not recommend this place, especially if you're coming in on a Groupon.

I went to Meraki for the first time yesterday and there is no doubt I will be back! It was a…read moreperfect salon experience beginning with my initial phone call to schedule my appointment. I was using a Groupon and I did not get any "attitude" like you do with some places when you say you're using a Groupon. They were extremely accommodating, and even changed the time of one of my appointments to a more convenient time when they realized it was available. When I arrived at the salon I was greeted warmly and given a comfortable place to sit while waiting for my first appointment. I was having my eyebrows waxed and a manicure and pedicure. Allison did all three services. It was the BEST eyebrow wax I have had in my life. It was practically painless and Allison checked with me throughout to make sure she was shaping them exactly how I wanted. The Groupon was for a gel manicure and gel pedicure, which made those less expensive than the regular manicure-pedicure. Allison was very helpful with picking a color (I'm indecisive). She even added a little extra sparkle for an accent nail without my asking for it. Everyone was so friendly. While I waited for a few minutes before my pedicure I was able to soak my feet and enjoy a glass of wine. (Pinot Grigio - my favorite!). The foot bath is not "jacuzzi" but frankly unless you put your foot right on the jets I never thought that mattered anyway. Care was taken to shape my toenails after my podiatrist had butchered them. After I was done I asked if I could sit and relax a while before getting in the car. I was welcomed and not rushed out. A perfect experience.

From booking the trial to executing my hair and makeup on my wedding day, Mary Anne was the…read moreconsummate professional! She arrived on time and ready to go, she even made last minute changes and was very accommodating after I requested a completely different look just days before my wedding. My makeup was flawless and people are still talking about the hairstyle she did for my big day! Mary Anne has an amazing energy and is beyond talented. She was such a calming force during all the craziness of everyone getting ready in the bridal suite, much appreciated. I cannot recommend her enough!

Amazing experience! She's a true artist. After two unsuccessful trials, I found Mary Anne -- the…read moreartist who got it right. It was my first airbrush experience and she made it great. She picked the perfect tones for my skin and it lasted ALL day through my bridal shower. It felt light in my skin and I did not look like a mannequin. She expertly applied individual lashes of differing lengths and picked the alluring colors I had envisioned for my eyes. I loved my makeup and as a woman who frequents MAC, Nars and Makeup Forever counters -- not a first timer for a professional makeup session -- that speaks volumes for her talent. She has an eye for precision and fully captured the look I hoped to achieve for my wedding day. She also styled my hair. No easy task. I have very thick naturally curly hair -- she worked with my natural curls, softened them and did not load my hair with product to make a hair helmet. I highly recommend her. She'll be doing hair and makeup for me and my bridal party. Yay!

This review has been a long time coming!…read more I came here on a whim hoping to get a 45min touch up for my hair from a previous botched "balayage" at a salon in New York the week before thinking that it will be just a small fix. I booked with Maria, she took one look at my hair & texture and told me this is going to be a full session along with the reason why. She shown me areas of my hair that the hair stylist totally missed where I couldn't see myself. In addition, I told her I asked for money pieces/front swept bangs however, the previous hair stylist didn't blend it well at all. It was so choppy I was afraid it couldn't be salvaged. Mortified, I took her advice especially because this was going to be for my wedding. She reassured me that it can be fixed so, I booked a full session with her for the next day. Rest assured, the results were beyond what I imagined. Maria also gave me after care tips (I typically do not get that from hair stylists) so, you can tell how much her and her team cares about their clients. Unfortunately, I'm not from here, my now husbands family are. I don't think I will let anyone else touch my hair except for anyone at this salon. Whenever I come back to visit my in laws, I will most definitely make sure I book a session here as well!

If you want an high end, NYC, top notch experience Blanco salon is for you. All of the staff there…read moregoes above and beyond to make you feel special. It is so much more than any hair salon I have ever been to. Maria isn't a hair stylist but a true hair artist. She takes time and care of hair like I've never witnessed before. She's also an incredible person and fun to be around which is important when you spend hours at a time at a hair salon. 10/10.

I've used Tina for my wedding and she was on point. She listens and gives suggestions on makeup…read moreand even hairstyles. She's very talented, great to work with and is so easy to talk to. She answers emails or phone calls immediately. She also brings mimosas to you on the day of your event to relax you (optional of course). If you're looking for someone who will meet your needs for any occasion, she's your gal. She also dolled me up for my 40th bday and loved it. I would definitely use her over and over again. You won't be disappointed!

I would give Tina 10 stars if I could. My 10 year old daughter and I had to get dolled up for a…read morebanquet honoring my husband, so this night was very special as we were going to be photographed and wanted these amazing memories to last forever! I couldn't have been more pleased with Tina's creativity and artistic ability. I have no clue how to do makeup on myself, let alone my 10 year old...and I have NO VISION when it comes to hair. I told her to just create what she wanted! I have never, in my entire life, been so complemented by everyone I saw...all evening...over and over again. I have never (including my wedding day) felt more beautiful! I owe it all to Tina! Needless to say our pictures came out AMAZING and I can't wait to hang the portraits on our wall. She was able to glam me up, and at the same time give my daughter a young, dazzling look to keep her pure beauty, but make her feel "14" and gorgeous! Her confidence was brought out! I WOULD HIGHLY recommend Tina to anyone and everyone. I actually called her the next day to book her for a family wedding we have coming up.

My hair is one of my best features. Every time Vinny the owner cuts, colors or highlights my hair I…read morealways get so many compliments. He's got the knack for it. Your hair is in good hands with and the girls. They are always accommodating with changing appointment times as well at the front desk. When I need to get my eye brows waxed Michelle is the girl to go to she not only just waxs she styles them. The energy is fun with up beat music playing. Been too two other salons in the area and they were not that great. If you're ready for change go see Vinny.

This is the best place for your hair and nails too.,I have been going there for 18 years. Recently…read morei moved 1 hour way, but can't find a better salon than this one . love all the people there , loving, caring , so friendly, and great atmosphere, relaxing music too.. And when jenn is not there to do my hair , someone else does a great job too. This a salon of excellence, and yiu can trust . They are always there for you . Love this place so much and all the great people w a heart of compassion . Resting place for me, since i am always running all over, i relax when i am there ..I am blessed and thankful for them to be there for me , all the time . Love them all . sweet spot .

I must say I've had a few failed wedding makeup trials and felt like I would not find anyone that…read morewas capable of doing makeup on darker skin. However, after my first phone consultation with Sisi I knew she was the one. She listened to my likes and dislikes. From the trial to my wedding day she nailed it.  I'm not a makeup person at all, but on September 3rd Sisi made me love it. To date people are still talking about how flawless and amazing my makeup was. Your makeup artist is the first vendor you will probably interact with on your wedding day and will more than likely set the tone. You want someone that's: Professional, Punctual, Patient, Positive and Passionate about their craft. Sisi is all that and more! Her assistant Ashley is also amazing and they are a true dream team. Everyone they both touched looked flawless and they loved it. I highly recommend Sisi as your wedding MUA. She was definitely worth the investment. I'm a strong believer in you get what you pay for and what I received was priceless! Sisi and Ashley thank you for everything!

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