I went in the Infrared Sauna Therapy stressed and exited relaxed. The atmosphere when I entered was…read morecalming and inviting with the sound of ocean waves and aromatherapy. A spa robe and small towels for your face and body were provided along with water. The sauna was warm without being hot and boy did I sweat. I added my playlist via the Bluetooth, relaxed and vibed out. It was truly a great experience.

Diamond did a phenomenal job on cutting, coloring, and styling my hair as well as explain what to…read moredo to maintain the style as well as what products to use.

Pleasant atmosphere, good vibes from all the hairstylists. My stylist was Serena, she was friendly…read moreand gentle with my hair. Looking into my next style. Definitely my go to natural hair salon.

Empress was incredible! They have a cancellation fee, but I had gotten sick so I emailed and called…read moreand she said to definitely get well first and then worked with me to reschedule. I felt very cared for both in the scheduling process and during the actual appointment -- the vibe of the shop is so relaxing and everyone there is really an expert and gave me so much helpful advice. I will definitely be back!!

Booked at appointment at 9:30 AM. Confirmed 3 times via text with the stylist. I was running late…read morefor my app and texted her. When I got there the stylist said I didn't confirm again via call. Why would I need to confirm again? I texted her letting her know that I was running late. I have no issue that she took on another client the problem is she first said that I didn't confirm when I have it in writing I confirmed 3x the date and time of my appointment. If you were confused why didn't you reach out? I'm trying to support BOBs in my neighborhood but consistently customer service tends to be an issue. I tried to explain my position and I was just told now I'm arguing and starting issues. If she just said we started someone else cause you were late that would be disappointing but understandable. The confirmation however was there so idk what that was about.

I have no words. My dreads were breaking 3 years ago from a previous "loctician" who obviously…read moredidn't know what she was doing. Lisa was very professional, definitely knew what she was talking about, made me feel comfortable offered a few hair oil choices to help strengthen my hair which was breaking every time it grew longer and from since then her saloon has been my home. I am a review person and so I am writing this because it was her good reviews that helped me make my choice 3 years ago. I have never regretted it. Thank you Lisa Mulzac.

The experience was perfect from start to finish. I was in need of a new loctician in the area. Asia…read morewas quick, delicate, and precise when doing my retwist. She has great pricing with her relic maintenance service. I will definitely be returning to her. Best part is that she responds quickly!

So it took me a couple days to gather my thoughts and put hand to phone (instead of pen to pad) in…read moreorder to really give a full account of my experience at this "Loctician". I have no idea how good she is at actually doing hair b/c I didn't allow her to continue her onslaught of my character, it all began as soon as I waltzed in her door she didn't get the chance to have her hands blessed to touch my hair. 1st off I rang the bell upon arrival and was confused as to why it took so long for someone to respond, a cat (was confused as well) noticed me going to the door and tried to come in with me and waited for entry w/me. I got no response so I wz getting ready to leave then I'm assuming this was the owner opens and looks at me as though Im ringing the wrong bell & the 1st thing she says to a NEW CLIENT is "did you ring the bell?" With a puzzled look I said of course I did and she says adamantly, "NO YOU DIDN'T". Me as an owner I knew that response was a red flag and.a sign of things to come but I'm pretty patient so I accepted the 1st faux pas as maybe I read the room wrong. As I enter the basement of this brownstone I notice a humongous dog (possible mix pit/boxer) in the kitchen. Im a dog lover and the idea that she runs a business in her house and doesn't even ask her client if they have any issues with dogs was her 2nd faux pas, While sitting down waiting for my 3pm I walked in a quarter to (she was finishing up on someone), the dog comes and sits right in front of me and like I said no problem with dogs but I could have been someone else she never said anything to me, she approaches the dog and tells the dog to sit and not say anything mind you he didn't say or do anything he was just being a dog. Ladies and gentlemen the dog obeyed his master and complied w/o a peep and I was immediately impressed (by the way the only thing that impressed me). My phone goes off and I forgot my headphones in my car so it was kinda loud and she immediately YELLS AT ME AS THOUGH IM A CHILD. she says YOU MUST TURN THAT OFF! I said excuse me, she says we don't do that here...... Remember there's a killer dog in front of me and I could've easily taken her down for screaming at me as if I was some 10 year old with snot running down my nose type of kid but I just said no thx and walked out wasn't feeling the overall synergy in the atmosphere. Btw All of this took less than 15 min, my after action review on this matter from what I gathered is: (A) she knows how to talk to animals (B) lacks the mental fortitude/decency to talk to a human being especially a (1st time client) (C) you never get a second chance to make a 1st impression Ended up walking around the corner on Fulton & found a nice friendly African spot that end up doing my locs & had no issues *You don't deserve any stars btw *I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU AVOID THIS PLACE like a Plague

I love this salon but I love the stylist more she is really is wonderful to be around. Her salon is…read morea vibe I love the decor and the music. Her playlists are always a vibe. What I love the best is that she was always able to color match my sew-in's to my leave out perfectly they were always seamless. She is going to get your hair healthy and make sure you leave satisfied. Many stylist today can't be call true stylist as you need to come prep prior to select services. This is not one of those salons you get your moneys worth.

Awesome place amazing vibes I'll definitely share the…read moredetails with friends and family

I needed a lil pampering and a simple style to hold me over for a while. Ms. Marlene hooked me up…read morelovely! I've seen her work; whether you're looking for fancy, simple, or specific, shes got the magic hands to get it done! In addition to doing a great job styling, shes very attentive to your comfort during the process (checking temperature of the water/heat and tightness of your hair). She's also the perfect mix of professional and personable. And sidenote, in these days of covid she and her coworkers keep the shop clean, sanitized, and socially distanced (including temp checks, masks, hand sanitizer, and makeshift partitions for added safety). I was very comfortable in the shop and appreciated their efforts to keep us all safe.

As a busy professional with locs it's challenging to find a beautician that will accommodate my 9…read moreto 5 weekday schedule. Even in a city as diverse and progressive as NYC most salons do not cater to maintaining natural African American hair so our options as professionals with locs are limited. I used Yelp and called around to numerous salons only to discover that they all took their last appointment at 5 or maybe 6 which wouldn't be enough time for me to get there after I leave my office. Not willing to sacrifice my Saturdays just to get my hair did I'm so glad I finally found Marlene! I've been wearing my hair natural since I was 17 years old and I've had my locs for 8 years. I've dealt with countless locticians over the years from the DMV (DC, MD, VA) to NYC and Marlene is by far the absolute best! She does an amazing job of cleaning my hair, twisting my locs and she's open to trying any style I bring to her! The woman is a professional and an artist! I owe my long strong healthy natural hair and the cute styles I always rock to expertise and vision as a loctician! I feel so grateful to have found her and I will always recommend her to people who ask me where I get my hair done and I will always be her loyal and dedicated cheerleader and customer! Look no further if you want someone who will have your locs looking fabulous!!

This salon is amazing! The stylist is so friendly…read moreaccommodating and professional. I was booked for a retie for my locs but with all my new growth it was more like an install! It was no problem though as the stylist was able to work with me and my budget and finish my head in one sitting! I was super happy with the results.

Since the moment I met Arlene she was a breath of fresh air. She started my sisterlocs and they…read morecome out beautiful every. single. time. She is very transparent with everything-her pricing, what to expect, and realistic expectations. She is stuck with me for life because I can't even imagine letting anyone else touch my hair. Thank you Arlene for everything and helping me to love my hair!!

The salon is shotgun style, so a very small waiting area in the front entry way of the shop, and…read moreopens up to the work stations and the back section are wash bowls and dryers. The shop is clean and has a quaint lil room with about 5 or so dryers, good part is the room does have a television. My hair experience was good. The stylist performed all my services, so her wash came with a decent about of muscle during my wash. I LOVE strong hands. She blew me out then flat ironed. Her process of flat ironing seemed to be longer then what I'm use to, and I wasn't even bone straight when I walked out. I was charged $75. I would definitely go back, but she would be my back up. And her prices for coloring are pretty costly $150+ for just tips on long hair.

My hair used to be natural and I was scouring Instagram for a bomb salon and stylist to perm my…read morehair and give me a pixie cut. My issue was a month ago a lady gave me a horrible sew in and caused an irritation on my scalp which in turn led to a scalp burn. Nonetheless I was determined to look good with my missing patch. I checked the cut life vehemently looking for stylists in the NY area because the salons that you see the most are in ATL. I was desperate but I wasn't that desperate to book a flight to get my hair done. All I know is that the lord also wanted me to look and feel good because he directed me to @hairhype_ insta page. I booked an appointment and the rest is history. The atmosphere of the salon is extremely welcoming, they play a plethora of music genres so that no one is left out. The only thing is that you must book an appointment. I do not believe they accept walk-ins as they are super booked up. I personally go to Gisele, she is my life saver and I am forever in her debt, however every professional that works there is talented. They don't settle for mediocrity, they go above and beyond every time. If you're thirsty or hungry, there are snacks and beverages that are there for you. Check them out!