Lilliana is sent from heaven. I came for a balayage after having a grown out peekaboo hair style. I left with beautiful and thoughtfully bleached and toned hair, and an adorable layered haircut. It is now over a week later and I've gotten compliments everywhere I go. She is a true balayage expert/artist. read more

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I have been going to Axel since it opened over 30 years ago.it has since then gone they at least 3 owners. It is now owned by Caroline who is amazing, friendly and does an amazing job. She is the only one who cuts my hair. I have tried the other girls and although a great job, it's just not perfect. Now let me tell you this. All of the stylist ALWAYS have their chairs full. I think it's just a personal preference of who to stick with. You can always try to walk in but I strongly suggest you make an appointment. read more

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I've been living in Glendale for a couple of years but had been going to the city or Long Island for hair cuts. The other day I felt an overwhelming need to get bangs and change my look, and Axel was able to see me the next day. I appreciated the accommodation on such short notice! It was just two people working when I arrived, and a customer leaving, everyone wore masks the whole time and it was very clean. I even had my hair washed with my mask on which was definitely an experience, lol. The stylist who did my hair was clearly very experienced and gave me exactly the look I wanted while making sure it was the right look for me and wouldn't be too high maintenance. I am so thrilled with my hair cut and so happy to know that next time I need to change my look on a whim, the staff at Axel will be ready for me around the corner! They are cash only. read more

Axel Hair Design - Perfect bangs and face framing layers! - Hair Salons Near Me - Glendale, New York

Avoid this place! I knew I should have left - any salon that's not busy on a Saturday morning should be avoided. Told Simona I wanted her to curl my long straight hair and tease it a bit. Well, she used a curling iron for a half hour, didn't tease it all all, and charged me $50! My curls are limp and my hair does not look curly. It does not even look like I just came back from a salon. Horrible! Why pick up a curling iron if you don't how to use it? read more

LILIANA is the highlights queen! No matter how many years go by she keeps my hair looking beautiful. I have tried hair salons in the city where I work and in Long Island where I live and time after time I always come back to her. She has hands of perfect beachy blonde and the blow outs at Axel are the perfect combination of volume edgy and cool. You always walk out looking like you spend $2k on your hair and all day. She is faster than most other stylists and knows her trade very well. read more

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Liliana is absolutely amazing!!! she turned my hair into exactly what i wanted it to go back to!! definitely recommend her read more

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The hairstylists here have passion for what they do, and that's evident in how beautiful my hair is when I leave the salon. They value their customers by taking the time to get to know them and providing the upmost care for their hair. This is the salon to choose when looking for honest and talented hairstylists! read more

The attention and hair done by Liliana & Daniela was phenomenal! I cant thank her enough for making my hair look so healthy & beautiful. Liliana also works fast, she had me for four hours and i saw her take care of 5 clients and they were all happy with the results. They definitely love what they do, and she was even willing to take me for 5pm after work! My hair was dark and had greys and very weak. The transition Liliana did was highlights, she lighted it up and my hair looks really healthy, even with the blonde. The price was fair, not after the money. I will return and recommend anyone. Get ready for compliments! Oh yes and i recommend getting the Olaplex! For $28. Not bad! Thank you Liliana & Daniela! For such a positive experience Merry christmas read more

Axel Hair Design - Hair Salons Near Me - Glendale, New York

Thank you thank you thank you Liliana once again for giving my hair some life with some new color in this subtle balayage! There are few people I would let touch my hair but with Liliana I can trust her each and every time to give me a beautiful new style and color-even though I am very conservative with the changes I ask her to make to my hair. There is something to be said about someone who can give you so much confidence by giving you even a slightly new look, especially for us girls who sometimes are just in need of a little confidence booster or pampering! If you want someone to do your hair who respects what you ask for while also making sure to give her honest opinions and suggestions about what will look best for your hair, go to Liliana!!! read more

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Omg LITERALLY the best hair salon ever. Lilliana is truly passionate about what she does and pays attention to details. Will be coming back! read more

Axel Hair Design - Hair Salons Near Me - Glendale, New York

I have been getting my hair colored and cut by Liliana for over ten years. Every single time it has been done perfectly and I routinely receive compliments on my hair everywhere I go. As a professional touring musician, it's important that my appearance is always on point, and this is the only place that I trust to get it right. Everybody who works here has also always been more than welcoming and friendly. That somebody would leave a negative review for not receiving drinks or a satisfactory greeting is the most asinine thing I've ever seen in my life. Perhaps they should also roll out a red carpet and play trumpets to announce your arrival, your majesty? read more

Mandatory 1 star status... Made an appointment with Carolin after reading the great reviews..BIG MISTAKE!! I now have to strip my hair because of the color she applied. I told her I didn't want dark color and the highlights she applied that were supposed to "subtly" enhance the color were a mess. A brassy uneven mess. And my trim!! I have the easiest hair to work with and she found a way to ruin my hairstyle too! I'm beyond disappointed. Lets just she's the reason I signed up on Yelp. Never again! read more

I consulted with Liliana about color correction and cut from a different hair stylist ( logistically I was not able to go back to have it fixed by him). I was very nervous (borderline neurotic) about having it fixed, and Liliana listened to me, advised me, and at the ultimately fixed my hair( color and cut). I left very happy and will definitely keep coming back. Plus all the ladies at the salon were very nice, and the over all atmosphere at the salon is very pleasant! Thank you Liliana! read more

I used to go here for years to Simona and Illiana, but then I found out they were purposely burning my hair when I went to get my hair done at another salon. I was shocked when I heard this and never came back to this salon. Ladies beware and be careful, don't let them damage your hair. read more

I would truly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a professional and experienced hairdresser. The staff is attentive, the atmosphere is welcoming, the service is beyond expectations. I just moved into the neighborhood and needed to have a haircut. Simona did a fantastic job and surpassed my expectations. The hair wash was done in a professional way and the entire experience was on time. This is my place to go from now and and if anyone is looking for a place, this is the right one. read more

I've gotten my hair done here twice by the owner, Carolin. She seriously does wonders on my hair which is textured, dry, and color-treated. She gives her honest opinion while using whatever Pinterest/magazine clipping you bring as a starting point. The pricing is completely reasonable and they always make you a cup of coffee read more

Axel Hair Design - Hair Salons Near Me - Glendale, New York

The only place I will go to get my hair done, especially dyed. Lilianna has been doing my hair for years and she never fails to give me exactly what I ask for!!! read more

Axel Hair Design - Done by Lilianna !! Love it - Hair Salons Near Me - Glendale, New York

I have been going to Liliana at Axel for almost 20 years. She is very friendly and extremely talented. Her cuts are always perfect, however her highlights and colour techniques are exceptional. I trust Liliana to do whatever she thinks will suit me, whether it's the style of the cut or the colour of my highlights/root touch-up, without fail at the end of each visit I always feel great. Thanks Liliana and team. See you all soon. read more

I love this place. Lilliana did such a wonderful job with my hair. The color was so beautiful. I can't wait to

Every time I visit this salon I leave with my expectations surpassed. Liliana is AMAZING! A hair ARTIST. She goes above and beyond to make her client happy. I came here on the recommendation of one of my best friends the first time I ever dyed my hair and I am so happy I took her recommendation! The stylists here are very friendly and work hard to accommodate everyone. The services offered at this salon are fairly priced. read more

If I could give this place half a star I would. I've never been treated so rudely by a salon staff in my life. Lets start here. Last thursday I walked into the salon and asked when the next available appointment for a wash cut and blow dry was and they proceeded to book me an appointment for tuesday (today) at 4:30. Jump to today, I was very excited for my haircut, walked imto the salon after work ready to relax and not a single worker acknowledged my presence (much like other reviewers have stated). Figuring since there was only one stylist and receptionist I didnt bother them because they seemed busy. Once a customer left, there was a woman getting a style done, and only me. Finally the receptionist asks what i'm here for, so I tell her, she looks through her book, says nothings there, whats my name, flips through a few more pages, rudely whispers to the stylist. At the same time another extremely bitchy customer walks in and thrusts herself at the counter (mind you I have been here for 20 minutes). This girl tells them she has an appointment at 430. The same time as mine. The two women whisper to each other, and then say who can wait longer. Logically thinking, most would assume, the girl who just walked in. Not so. They take this brand new girl and start washing her hair leaving me to sit and wait longer. I was so infuriated I walked out without saying a word. I would much rather spend my money elsewhere. Will NEVER go there again. **made a yelp specifically to complain about my horrendous experience 20 minutes ago. This place sucks ass. read more

I've been going to Axel Hair Design for a long time and have always highly recommended them. I made some prominent referrals considering friends now go there and so do their family members. They've always been very reasonably priced and all of the stylists do a great job (for cuts; I've never gotten color done). I have gotten awesome and drastic haircuts (long hair to a bob) and was charged $35-40. I recently came for a TRIM and was charged $50! I was so shocked; thankful I brought enough cash but didn't have enough on me to tip. The last time I was there for a haircut was in late September where I cut off a considerable length for a new look- charged $45. I feel it's unfair to charge such drastic increase in price for a TRIM (shoulder length hair was no longer at my shoulder and cut about an inch!) not sure if this is an overall change in how pricing is now. I was going there for so long because of how reasonable they charged for trims and haircuts. With that said, I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to drive out there again to pay so much. read more

I love my hair color and cut. They're fast and on point. Can't believe this place is in my neighborhood and I only went here for the first time today. I highly recommend them!!! Pricing is great and they're super nice as well. read more

Simona is simply the best! Axel never disappoints.

I knew I was taking a big chance walking in a place with no referral or word of mouth.. Boy am I glad I did,it was a bz saturday afternoon the place was packed so I thought for sure I couldnt get my hair done( wanted color and highlights) This place Radiated Good Karma and friendliness,Carolyn acknowledge me with in min and offer to sit me down asap..I left the place feeling fabulous over the work done for me,Iliana knew somehow what I wanted as if she could read my mind.. This chick Krystal Wtvr..who wrote her experience as a bad one must it been bc she was full of negative energy herself... This place is very profesional in a relax,treat yourself,you're beautiful kinda customer experience.. Btw they will be implementing " Sangria Saturdays" to make your experience even better.. I forsee Saturdays to be booked from now on.. read more

I love this place. I've been a customer here for like 2-3 years now and always had great experience, they truly care about doing the job right and that you get what you asked for. They take the time to do it right and make sure you are satisfied with the results. Liliana is amazing, she cuts and dyes my hair, and she has a very good knowledge of the products that you can use to take care of your hair. Very reasonable price too. In my opinion they are definitely my favorite in Queens. I strongly recommend this place! read more

When visiting a place of business which provides a service to you (especially as personal as fixing your hair) you would think this place would step up to the plate and at least show you a proper greeting and common courtesy. I made an appointment to this salon a few months ago and not only was I not greeted as I stepped in the door, I wasn't even given any eye contact. I had to announce myself that I was there for an appointment. One woman asked me what I was there for (again not even looking at me) and I informed her just for a blow out (which I had stated over the phone when I made my appointment). She pointed to a stylist putting rollers in another older woman's hair and said she would be doing my hair but the stylist didn't even acknowledged me. I tried to be patient and sat down for ten mins and no one offered to wash my hair or anything to drink. The salon was empty and there were other stylist just wandering around. I had my two daughters with me and neither was addressed either, (and I have a 4 month old baby girl, so tell me who doesn't smile at a baby)? My point is that the atmosphere wasn't friendly'. After 15 mins sitting patiently I stood up got my girls together and left without a word. I had parked right in front so as I put the girls in my car, a lady I hadn't even seen in the salon came out (maybe an owner I don't know) asked me if I was going to do my hair. (Now someone sees me! Gasp! What a surprise)! I shook my head but didn't look at her since it took me leaving to be acknowledged. I hopped in my car and left! Never EVER again. I only considered this place cause it's not too far in from where I reside. I rather drive a further distance to do my hair to get better service. read more

Absolutely loved the women of Axel ! Carolin was the sweetest most patient stylist I could ever ask for. I wanted to dye my hair out of black and knew it'd be a lot of work especially when dealing with bleach. She truly had the patience to bleach every strand and re-dye along with adding fabulous layers and making me feel more beautiful than ever before! Lets just say if you want to feel like you've just stepped out of a magazine shoot GO TO AXEL! Was my first time going and will definitely not be my last enough said! read more

The service here is entirely unprofessional. I called for an evening hair appointment during the week with Simona and she explained that her last appointment was at 3 and she didn't want to wait around until 6:30. So I scheduled a Friday appointment instead, as I had an important event to go to and she clearly stated we were set. I then received a call from the front desk two hours before my appointment that she had to cancel due to an "event". I am extremely disappointed in the service and even more angry that she canceled in such short notice. I now cannot fit into any other salons schedule due to such short notice. How can a business stay afloat when you have employees that leave when they want or cancel when they have scheduled appointments after personally speaking with them over the phone? Your business is now losing money and a large tip due to poor scheduling and incompetent employees. I will never schedule an appointment at Axel again and would recommend others to reconsider their appointments if you have an important event the day of. I will take my money elsewhere. read more

Simona is amazing. She does everyone's hair in my family. I wouldn't have anyone else cut my hair. My Mom's highlights are always perfect. She did a serious color correction for me after I decided to try and dye my hair red on my own. read more

Liliana gives the best updos. Worth the price. I wish every wedding, prom and date could be styled by her

Axel is great local salon and with friendly service. They use a new oil based hair color (Redken) that does not damage my hair. Leaves is shiny and silky afterwards. I recommend it if you color your hair often. Staff is friendly and personable. Affordable prices. read more

Love this place!! I used to come here all the time until I went to college. Just came in for a blowout this morning and even though Simona was short on time she still found a way to do it, and it came out great without her rushing. They also do great cuts and coloring. Highly recommend Simona!!! read more

Absolutely fantastic salon. I hear people saying they go to these other places and pay a fortune. Here the prices are right and the service is above and beyond. Carolin is by far the best and Mona is a sweetheart. I value Carolin's advice, she is always on the money. If you are looking for a no-nonsense salon, you need to go to Axel. read more