Experienced stylists that know how to work with extensions! Love how fast and friendly the salon is…read more- will be back soon!

My first time visiting blo west hartford. Loved that I was able to get an appointment within an…read morehour as I happened to have some time on a Monday. Overall the lady there was kind and my hair looks amazing afterwards. My only complaints is that they were very rough with my hair during wash and blow dry (burned my scalp a few times) and I definitely have a lot of whispies at the top of my head sticking out which I know is from breakage in my hair overall but felt maybe a product on top shouldve been applied? Also didn't love that they left me sitting at the sink to answer the phone, I think a professional place like this should focus on the client especially a first timer. And did a cold rinse at the end ? I get that's helpful for the hair but no one wants an ice cold head in wintertime. Maybe would have gotten a membership if the above didn't happen but overall a nice blowout to get spontaneously

DO NOT BOOK THIS SALON! Warning to all: this has been the most unprofessional experience of all my…read morewedding vendors. I booked them after reading multiple positive reviews online. Upon booking, I included a $500 deposit for my trial hair and makeup. When I tried to book my appointment they had very limited availability. We finally agreed on a date and time that worked for both of us as I live in New York and would be traveling to get there. When I arrived for my hair and makeup trial the salon was completely closed down. It is a hole in the wall and I was stuck waiting in the back parking lot for someone to show up. After I finally got a hold of the owner she claimed it was a "scheduling glitch" even though I had confirmed it on three separate occasions including an automated confirmation sent from them. The owner didn't even bother to come and open the salon and make sure everything was set up for their bride. Just left it in the hands of the two artists that didn't show up. When I ultimately decided not to move forward their additional services for my wedding, months in advance, she refused to give me my $500 deposit for my trial back. Services not rendered. How could I trust them after they couldn't even handle being organized enough for a hair and makeup trial? She was extremely rude in her email reply. NOT someone you want to trust with your wedding day. A nightmare.

From the owner: In business since 2010, KiSSandMaKeUp is a team of award winning makeup artists and hairstylists…read moretraveling on location for weddings, photoshoots and special events. In studio makeup lessons and workshops. In studio spa services include facials, waxing, lash extensions, and microblading.

The salon is located in a great location, next to Target & Marshals plaza. Handicap accessible,…read moreelevator available. Appointment only, no walk-ins accepted. The salon is very modern and chic, super cute and clean. Feels like a high-end salon, beautifully decorated. The owner Janet, is very friendly, personable and absolutely amazing and goes out of her way to provide 5-star service. The lashes come out looking beautiful and at the end of the service she provides a facial steam and sends you off with free eyelash extensions spoolies. Definitely a big fan and will continue to come here!

From the owner: Beauty Bar by Janet specializes in cosmetics, makeup applications & eyelash extensions by…read moreappointment only.

I hired Tara's Beauty Studio for my wedding hair after having a great experience getting my hair…read moredone as a bridesmaid at my friend's wedding with Andrea. First off, Tara was great at organizing and explaining the process and pricing via email and sending out my contract asap. I then scheduled my trial appointment at the salon, which went amazingly! My stylist was Marie, who was so sweet and listened to all of my wishes and concerns about my wedding day look. She seriously is a hair magician- my hair is not easy to work with (very fine, slippery, but a LOT of hair), and she totally crushed it. I feel so confident in having Marie style my hair and my bridesmaids' hair on my wedding day. I'll be sure to post updated photos after my wedding this fall!

Such a great place. I have been getting my hai cut here for years but am so happy to bring my…read morelittle guy here. The girls at the shop love him and make him feel so welcome. He has such a blast!

The best thing I've done in the past month was book a facial with Zachary at Tainted. Seriously a…read morerejuvenating, completely relaxing experience at a totally reasonable price point. The studio is a complete oasis in Hartford and they've even got a new designated spa room tucked away beyond the funky vintage-chic makeup and hair bar. They're also the only studio that uses the Skin Inc tri-light technology, a REALLY cool spa-grade device with three different lights that treats acne, calms sensitive skin, and focuses on anti-aging. Paired with a soothing space, light music, enticing aromatherapy, and a lovely cup of tea, this was the most amazing 45 minutes of the week. I need to do some serious rebudgeting to trade happy hours for regularly scheduled spa facials!

Tainted Inc was founded by Andrea, Alyssa, and Zachary, as a response to the existing, "tainted"…read moremakeup industry that capitalizes on the insecurities of their customers. They believed there needs to be a paradigm shift, so the goal of this team is to bring out the natural beauty of anyone who enters their studio - without ever pushing products. In addition to these honorable founding ideals, they're also a socially conscious small business that's both involved and invested in the local community. Last summer, Andrea and Apoman were the makeup artists for the six ladies in my bridal party, my mother, and myself, as well as their beautifully vintage-decorated studio as the getting ready location for the morning of the wedding. One of my primary concerns was choosing a makeup team who knew how to work with the particularities of Asian features, but the ethnically diverse team has an equally diverse portfolio of experience and the individual artists bring their own natural creativity and personal flair. They were even flexible enough to accommodate my request for cruelty-free makeup. I couldn't have been happier with the results! Most of all, I was impressed by their professionalism, attention to detail, and very reasonable pricing. Based on my day-of experience as well as the trial a couple months beforehand, they were by far one of the easiest vendors with whom I worked and I have absolutely no regrets about my decision to book with them. Since then, I've been a regular in the studio. I was never one for waxing, but my monthly visits to Bea have been a gamechanger for my brows. Occasionally I'll also treat myself to mini-facials with Zachary, which makes my face super happy since he's basically a skin whisperer. Next up on my list is to sign up for some makeup lessons!

This is my second time writing a review. The first time, the owner of this salon, Naomi had…read moreprivately emailed me and threatened to get her attorney involved. If you cannot take constructive criticism of your salon, then don't be on yelp! I have every right as a very unsatisfied customer to express my opinion and experience. Instead of attacking clients, maybe take the advice to become a better salon! With that said, I had hired Salon Naomi for my wedding back in October and was very disappointed in the way we were treated by Naomi herself, and the makeup artist. The invoice that was recieved did not make any sense to me or my mother. When asked for clarification from the invoice and what we had already paid for, and what was covered as well as what was still owed, the owner was extremeley rude and instead of making her clients feel comfortanle with the prices paid, she made my mother and I feel like we were inadicute to understand her invoice. When you are getting married, your nerves are already so high that you want everyone you hire to be kind, considerate, and accountable for their mistakes. Salon naomi was none of these things. They had made my wedding experience all the more stressful as I did not know how to get my bridesmaids to pay because of the invoice I didnt know what they owed. My mother ended up paying for the whole thing as a resrult. To this day I could not tell you what we had paid for or what the invoice covered. Not only this, but the makeup artist that was assigned to my wedding party was extremely rude. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law needed just a few minutes to get their contacts out of their eyes and she was insisting someone needed to be in her chair and with the rolling of the eyes and the attitude given to my family was just not acceptable. Overall, I am very disappointed in this salon and very upset that the experience had to go this way. I am not trying to ruin this salons reputation or by any means mean any harm, however as a dissatisfied customer I believe I have every right to express my thoughts on this experience. Please do better.

Tonya (hair) and Naomi (make-up) did an AMAZING job at my wedding. They were professional,…read morepersonable, and extremely talented. They did a beautiful job on the wedding party, moms, and myself. I would highly recommend Naomi Salon for your next event/ wedding!

My daughter and I have been going to Directions Salon for almost ten years--even after I moved to…read moreFlorida and my daughter moved to Pomfret. Paula is the best hair stylist I've ever been to in my many years of life! She knows exactly how to style hair based on the clients' preferences and head shape.

After waking up with a pillow head this morning, I knew that I was due for a hair cut. So I decided…read moreto go to Directions Salon in West Hartford after spending the day around the city. As soon as I walked into the salon, I was greeted with a friendly smile and asked whether or not I would like some tea or coffee. In addition it is clean and feels classy. In regards to the hairdresser, I gave her a picture of my usual haircut (based on my driver's license) and she nailed it PERFECTLY! She got mad skills and a great personality. One thing that I wasn't too crazy about Directions is the parking in front of the salon. It is quite difficult because if you're not careful you might back off the curb since there's no ramp. Also, there's a high step in front of the door, which could be difficult for some patrons. OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: 1) Great and personable Hairdresser; has mad skills 2) Clean and classy Salon. 3) Extreme caution needs to be taken when backing out of parking space.