Fiona is AMAZING. Pandemic life took my hair from a couple inches and grew it right down to my shoulders. As a technical theatre person working in live events I had few reasons to get it cut. Thankfully I was getting into a cycle of job interviews, but I was extremely nervous about appearing professional with long hair. I was about ready to cut it all off and go back to who I was before all of this mess. Fiona sat me down and took time to teach me about products and how to manage my hair, and then got into the conversation about how long I wanted my hair to be. I decided to keep the length, so Fiona gave me a great trim and pointed me at a suite of products that help me keep my hair under control when I really need to. The salon is immaculate, the service is super friendly, and Fiona is an absolute gem. read more

Fiona has given fantastic short and medium curly cuts to both me and my 8 year old, listening carefully and giving us exactly what we wanted! Her product recommendations are spot on too. She is very clean, professional, personable and responsive. read more

After going to several stylists who gave great cuts, but had lackluster interpersonal skills, it's been a treasure to have found Fiona. She's incomparable. I've never had a stylist teach me so much about how to style and take care of my hair. Recently, I brought my shy tween to Fiona's for a cut and here's her review: This is the first haircut I've had which I actually like. Fiona is super nice. read more

STORYTIME!  So let me tell you... I have had my fair share of salons, cuts, and colors throughout the years growing up in LA and more recently in NYC. I have natural red hair and have dyed it from highlights to platinum blonde to pink to auburn to grey to *gasp* temporary box hair dye. You name it, I've probably tried it.  I was introduced to Fiona from a co-worker of mine who has impeccable style and who's hair always looks sharp. One day I finally asked as I was fed up with the inconsistencies in the past, "Okay I need to know... where do you get your hair done!?" The rest is history. I book my appointment online for a cut and color correction and receive a quick response. At the time I was working weekends and it was challenging to book something with my crazy schedule. She was able to squeeze me into an evening appointment during the M-F work week.  I make my way to Brooklyn on the F train from Manhattan (you can also take the G train too). You first walk off the Smith/9th Street train to this green succulent fairy garden into the coziest private studio - which upon arrival really makes you feel like a VIP. Some rad 80's music is playing and Fiona offers a variety of libations.  CUT: I wanted bangs and to cut off all my fried dead ends. She handed over a tablet to browse some inspiration while I waited. I opened the Pinterest app to look for something with a similar face shape to mine. We chat for a minute and she plans to cut the bangs so they can be manageable for regrowth (if you know, you know). She really has an eye for what cut can compliment your face shape and offers hair and beauty tips on how to style and get the LEWK.  COLOR: I'm always hot and cold about the color of my hair, but I knew it was time to get back to my strawberry blonde natural redheaded realness. I ask her how we could get back to "normal" - my hair is half bleached at this point. She walks me through not only how we can get there, but being a fellow redhead herself gives me some knowledgable advice and a confidence pep talk to boot. All in all, my experience with Fiona is second to none. The prices are fantastic and the quality is incomparable. She is the hair guru I have been dreaming of for all these years. I leave the salon every time feeling like the main character in a movie montage.  Fiona is the mother and queen of all things hair and I'm forever grateful to have found her in NYC. read more

Been going to Fiona for almost 10 years! It's about damn time I leave a review. I get tons of compliment for my color and cut, and I've recommended Fiona again and again to my friends. I am very picky with my hair, but Fiona always understand what I am going for. I've since moved further away, but I always make the effort to go back to her because it's just easy and I know she'll do a great job and I'll come out of the salon tossing my hair hollywood style. And if I ever have an issue with my hair, she's always happy for me to come back and change anything free of charge. Talking about great customer service. read more

YUP YUP YUP. Fiona is a goddess. I met her in real life through friends and when I found out she's a hair stylist I asked if she can handle curls, and she said "can I?!?" And let me tell you, YES SHE CAN! She knew exactly what I wanted and her line is really one of the best I ever came across. My hair is looking better every day, I'm so happy with it! Plus she really is a sweet human. Highly recommended! read more

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thank you yelp for leading me to Fiona! She is very knowledgeable with hair care and style. She knows what she is doing and i loved that she explained to me what she was doing. I wanted to go back to my natural hair color and i loved that she matched my roots and did not have to add color to my roots ( places i went have done it ..crazy i know) !! the hair cut is so sexy and amazing ... i have movement and bounce and my length is there . she did have to cut good amount, but i did not cringed like i use to before because i already trusted her hair skills. now i can do something during my growing out processes. love the color and cut. i was all smiles walking down smith street with my new hair do :)!!! Fiona is also so sweet and nice!!! read more

I wish I could add more stars. My child was 5 1/2 years old and a) had never had a professional haircut before and b) started identifying as a boy and wanted a very short boy haircut. Fiona made the entire experience fantastic, from consultation to cut to styling suggestions to the range of Star Wars dioramas she and her husband created and had there to share. There was no need for TV, a rocket ship chair, or the other amenities typically found at kid haircut places because Fiona was so engaging, calming and attentive. I am SO grateful to her for making this first such an amazing experience and recommend her 150%. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Fiona yesterday. I went in ready for a big change and completely tired of my long, lifeless hair (though I had just had another cut 2 months ago) and I walked out feeling like a million bucks. Fiona spent so much time meticulously cutting my hair, teaching me how to style it, and helping me figure out what products I need (although she's not selling any products, which actually makes her opinion count). I think this is the best haircut I've ever gotten, and it pretty much looked just like the photos I showed her, which has never happened. It was a really lovely experience, and I'll be back for sure. read more

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Yay for Fiona! I've lived in NYC for 6 years and have spent most of that arranging trips home to Illinois around when I needed to get my hair done. Not only are most decent hair places here crazy expensive, but most of them don't seem to understand how to highlight blonde hair. All that changed yesterday when Fiona opened the door and welcomed me to her studio. The studio is charming and adorable. You ring a doorbell, Fiona answers, and you step into a teeny space that's hidden from the world. It's like your own hair speakeasy or private club. She'll offer you every kind of beverage in the world (seriously, I've been to restaurants with a less extensive menu) and give you a selection of magazines that rivals your local newsstand. The place has a great vibe and you'll know you've made the right choice. Fiona touched my hair and magic happened. She patiently helped me understand what kind of highlighting would be best, listened to my thoughts, and gave me lots of great information on why hair does what it does. She's friendly, funny, sweet, and a smart conversationalist, all without slowing down or missing a beat. She's totally efficient without making you feel rushed and gives great suggestions without ever being pushy. I left her studio feeling like I'd actually learned some pretty valuable things about my own hair. And, as an awesome bonus, my credit card didn't scream in agony because Fiona is actually affordable! When I walked out the door of her salon, birds were chirping, the sun was shining, and I was confident everyone on 9th Street was admiring my awesome new hair. I'll definitely be back! Yay for Fiona! read more

Fiona is a fantastic hair dresser and make up artist. She has been cutting my hair for over 10 years and I've never been disappointed. She is great at dealing with my wire-y, Hispanic head of hair and making it into a soft beautiful shape. She also did my hair and make up for my wedding. The day of my wedding she arrived on time and performed with the utmost professionalism. Fiona took my wedding day vision and transformed it into reality. I was so happy and my make up and hair lasted all day even though I had an outdoor wedding. Fiona is a great choice for all your beauty needs read more

Fiona is the BEST!!!! I was in desperate search for a hairstylist, I found her on yelp and read all the fantastic reviews. I HAD to try her out myself. She was all that and more!! She is a PHENOMENAL hairstylist who takes the time to explain what's best for your hair. My hair looks great, my cut and color make me feel so sexy, I have received so many compliments. I will be getting married in June and guess who is doing my hair?? The best stylist in NYC, Fiona. read more

I've been looking for a good stylist since I moved to Brooklyn over a year ago, and after visiting 3 different salons, I think I've finally found a stylist I want to go back to. I got a color only this time around, and the color is natural and looks great. More than that, Fiona gave me lots of valuable advice about what kinds of products to use on my hair (something other stylists never seem willing to do) and how to best take care of it. She took the time to blow out my hair in waves, and also really listened to what I wanted with the color. She is also very accommodating in terms of scheduling appointments, and her prices are very reasonable. I will definitely be returning soon! read more

I'm a big fan of supporting small businesses, especially in NYC. I've been looking for a colorist/stylist for sometime now. I moved away for a year and came back to find my regular spot no longer had my people working there. This was my first experience with Fiona. First off, she spent 3 hours working with me and went to great lengths to give me details. I admit, my brain shuts off with too much complicated description but I appreciate the attention to detail. The space is quaint and cute with everything you need readily available for a one man band (no staff, just Fiona). To find it, you just need to look for a sign on the door as there is no store front window. I arrived with a customer still being worked on. I didn't mind the wait as, again, I appreciate a stylist really taking time and care with a customer. Plus there are beverages of all kinds and plenty of magazines to occupy time. I came in for a cut and highlight after having neither done in nearly 5 months. I had serious grow out and was annoyed with the upkeep. Fiona made some suggestions and I eventually left the decision in her hands. 3 hours later, I walked out paying only slightly more than I had anticipated but this was my own doing agreeing to have a bit more of a color correction process done. The color and cut are beautiful...nothing fancy or too trendy. And maybe not exactly what I had in mind but none-the-less a good job. I really wish Fiona had Balayage services like I was used to in my Soho spot as for my fine hair it always works better then typical highlights. BUT for at least a 3rd less than what I would usually pay for cut and color (correction), I still say it's worth it to check her out! It's a great brooklyn, no frills kind of spot and Fiona is especially friendly and helpful. read more

Best ever. Been to many salons in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Even fancy ones where they charged over a hundred bucks for a cut. I feel blessed and lucky to have found Fiona. She puts all of them to shame. Her expertise, passion, and professionalism surpasses all. Always a perfect cut and a pleasant experience. Every time I go, the space gets better and better. Do yourself a favor and call for an appointment. You won't be sorry. read more

Fiona gave me a great and quick blow out. I was really pleased with the results, it came out exactly how I wanted. The blow out was $40, which is a few bucks cheaper than other places in this neighborhood. It doesn't have a "salon" feel... just a small room with the bare essentials. The space is a little dingy and the decor is out of date (lime green theme throughout). I think a little redecorating would go a long way. The space does not match the high quality of work she does. Overall it was a very positive experience and the bottom line is that my hair looked great! read more

Fiona is the best hairdresser I have ever had. And believe me, I have been to many. She has been cutting my hair for 3 years and every time it is a wonderful experience. She really listens to what you need with your hair, and gives advice that is always perfect. The cuts she gives look fabulous when you walk out and stay that way as they grow in. She is also a wonderful person to talk to while you are getting your haircut. I feel like our time always flies by. Her prices are also fantastic. And her new space is great. Definitely go to Fiona. read more

My previous reviews keep getting deleted, so here goes again! My natural hair is dark brown, long and very curly. I wanted to dye it light blonde, but a previous salon had done a pretty bad job, leaving it a burnt brassy orange color with chunky highlights around my face. I was frustrated and searched on Yelp and found Fiona, who had great reviews. After getting several second opinions, I knew Fiona was the best: she spent an HOUR with me for FREE answering all my questions and counseling me on the best plan of action to fix my hair! After several subsequent appts, my hair is a beautiful light blonde, very natural looking, and my scalp or hair didn't get hurt. I can't thank her enough! Not to mention, her prices are lower than any I found in Manhattan or Brooklyn, and for the quality of work she does, they're a real bargain. Her studio is cute and clean, and she is very relaxed and fun to talk to. She offers a high quality line of regular color as well as an organic color line. I moved to New Rochelle, but still travel over an hour every 5 weeks to get my roots done because she so good! read more

Fiona has been my hair stylist for the better part of a decade. The thought of going anywhere else make me nervous! Not only does she give great cuts with attention to detail, but she's lots of fun to chat with too. She'll offer you a soda or a drink--there's nothing that makes an amazing salon experience even better than sipping a scotch! She's the best!!! read more

I just moved back to NYC after being away a few years for school and work, and I was in desperate need of a haircut before heading to a wedding this weekend. I'm extremely picky about who cuts my hair. In CA, I had the same woman cutting my hair from ages 6-19, and I was never really happy with the (many times overpriced) salons I would try in Manhattan. Now that I'm living in Park Slope, I decided to find a salon I could go to consistently and not have to worry about looking like a Flobee cut my hair. I am so glad I found Fiona Designs. The prices are very reasonable (wash, cut, and blow dry + 30% tip = less than $80), she's incredibly friendly and sincere, and the haircut was exactly what i wanted. Her advice about how to maintain my hair's health were also very helpful. The online reservation system and customer point reward system is user friendly and convenient (I forget to write down my appointments in my date book all the time, so the email reminder is great). Love it so far, can't wait to head back in a few months for another trim, maybe even some color :-) read more

Amazing. Beautiful. One on one. Fiona deserves the award for best hair and personality in one. I love going to her when I can. My sister in law works at a salon so pretty much feel bad have to go to her but I love Fiona and go when I can. Family lol. read more

I loved the haircut I received from Fiona! Several people commented on how great my hair looked and she even took time to explain how I should style it. She also texted me prior to my appointment to let me know she was running late with my appointment so I could run other errands. I didn't mind at all since she let me know ahead of time. I actually just moved to Hoboken from Brooklyn but plan on traveling to Brooklyn for Fiona to cut my hair. I also love how I can make an appointment online. read more

This is what I wrote to Fiona after she spent 4 hours doing my hair: "I just wanted to let you know that I'm still happily surprised of how good of a job you're doing. You are the best hair dresser I've ever had! You listenned to me so carefully, and took the time to answer my questions. I felt like I was just having some fun time with a friend, and I really appreciate it. I love my haircut, loved our conversation, and will love to come back to your salon. Thank you so much!" Fiona is THE best hairdresser I've ever had. read more

Fiona's new space is awesome! She's added so many personal touches. She also has a great playlist going every time which really adds to the experience. I've been going to Fiona for a few years now and each experience is excellent. For years haircuts were so stressful for me; it's wonderful to know that she will get it more than right every time! read more

At last! At last! A great hairstylist in the city at last!! I am so happy I made the trek over to Carrol Gardens, and waited three weeks, to get an appointment here. Fiono is super knowledgeable about hair and willingly imparted all of her wisdom as she was coloring, cutting and styling my hair. She's also friendly and awesome to chat with, and has some great music playing in the background. I've had bad experiences with color and she was very patient in explaining exactly what she was going to do and what I needed to get the effect I wanted. I am very pleased with the attention she gave my concerns and also the final result. The cut is also great. I mentioned to her that I sometimes wear my hair wavy because it has some natural wave, but that it's really only the bottom that gets wavy. So she offered to blow dry and style it that way for me. Well. 20 minutes later when she finished, it looked like someone had applied a gorgeous, curly haired wig to my head while I was turned away from the mirror! It really didn't even look like my hair; I had NO idea my hair could be so naturally curly. I love that I now have that option when I'm styling. I am SO happy that I came here. I hesitated writing this review only because I don't want to make it any harder for me to get an appointment here! But, I decided not to be selfish. So, you're all welcome. read more

Fiona is amazing and totally understood, guided and executed exactly what I wanted. In addition, she helped me learn how to manage my hair for a super quick daily look with the right products and cut, now i'm up at out the house 5 min after a shower. All the other 5 star reviews I read are spot on, small charming studio, great prices, and Fiona has a great personality too, but if thats not you're think she has an iPad with anything you could want to pass the time (magazines, netflix, etc.) As a side note, I had been going to the same person for 15 years, four of those years having to travel from brooklyn to nj (where my parents lived) to see the same stylist. It wasn't until I read reviews on Yelp about Fiona that I felt confident enough to trust someone else with my hair. and I AM SO GLAD I DID! read more

I asked to go a bit darker than my natural brunette color. After two appointments just coloring the roots, I scheduled an appointment and asked to have the color pulled through as well. Fiona seemed surprised, annoyed when I arrived and reminded her that was what I had scheduled. She went ahead. Two days, having only conditioned and rinsed my hair, I found that the first 2 1/2 inches of my hair were dark, almost black, and the rest, my regular brown color. It looked horrible. Now, after three appointments at another salon and some highlighting to break up the permanent dark swath left by Fiona, my hair is starting to look normal again. Giving 2 stars since my initial appointments with Fiona were fine, just nothing spectacular. Everyone, however, was surprised she let me leave her salon with such uneven color. read more

Fiona is amazing! After a year of trying to get purple and blue at Aveda and walking away in disappointment, Fiona made it possible. She explained the process and how coloring works with my particular hair and I walked out smiling with a great color, the best experience and a very reasonable rate. The salon is very cozy, extremely clean, well set up, easy to get to. I found my new hair stylist! read more

I've lived in NYC for almost five years and I've had a lot of really bad hair stylist experiences (as I'm sure everyone has). For a while I was going to my guy in SF when I visited, but then he moved and life was a dark place full of poorly chosen stylists. So two months ago, when I decided my hair was looking raggedy and needed some TLC, I had a plan. I'd go on yelp, I'd find a one-person boutique hair salon with SUPERB ratings and happy customers. Enter Maven by Fiona. I was 20 minutes late to my appt (thanks MTA!) but Fiona was unfazed. She sat me down, took one look at my hair and exclaimed "Who thinned out your curls?!" EXACTLY, Fiona. EXACTLY. Then she told me how we're going to fix it and get my hair back to normal. The whole experience was awesome and I waited a few weeks to post this review to be sure my cut held up when my hair was just curly and not styled. It does. It really does. My curls are forming better and my hair is super soft somehow. Fiona is magic. read more

I've lost count of how many years I've been having Fiona do my hair. I had a had a great stylist and colorist years ago but he got insanely pricey I had to find someone else. I spent a couple years trying different people around the city until I found Fiona. I've gone short, longish, changed color and style multiple times, and I always love it. Fiona is incredibly knowledgeable, a joy to spend sometimes hours with ;) and incredibly reasonably priced. I can't imagine going anywhere else. Thanks Fiona! read more

Fiona is talented and super fun. She has a great way of explaining hair and its needs. I do not know anything about my hair except that it is curly and thick, but Fiona definitely knows the best products and tricks for happy healthy hair. We had a great talk about Vidal Sassoon and the documentary she just watched on him. She has a passion for the industry. Oh and my hair looks amazing! read more

I have visited Fiona about 3 times and I loved every haircut and color she did for me. I wish she were in my neighborhood because I would go more often. Plus it feels good to support someone who is just doing things on their own, in their own way, and not under pressure from a salon. read more

I moved to NYC from SF five years ago, and for the first two years here, I would make appointments with my old stylist every time I went back to the West Coast. I was disappointed with the stylists I tried here in NY, but my search ended with Fiona. She has been cutting my hair for just over two years now, and she is amazing! She listens to what I want, and makes suggestions if she doesn't think what I'm asking for will suit my face shape or my lifestyle. I always get compliments on my haircuts and I love her work so much, I travel to Brooklyn just to see her. I've vowed never to let anyone else in NY touch my hair. read more

Been seeing Fiona for a few years and she has never disappointed. She consistently gives a great cut and does amazing color. When I moved away from Brooklyn, I tried another stylist that was close to my new location, but regretted it. I realized it's worth taking the trip to Bklyn for Fiona's talent. She knows what she's doing and I highly, highly recommend her. read more

Just got back from a great haircut experience with Fiona. I read about her on yelp and the reviews almost seemed to good to be true, but I am so glad I trusted everyone's praise! The space is lovely, small and clean, and she has great advice about products to use and what works best for different types of hair. And she listens as well as shares her expertise! Seems easy but it's a quality that's hard to find in a stylist at times. After talking to her about what I wanted and what had and hadn't worked for me before, she gave me a great cut and I'm happy with the way I look! She's really easy to talk to and explains what she's doing, plus she has a great playlist going. I'm moving out of NYC and am sad I didn't discover Fiona sooner, but I want to pass on a good review in hopes of leading more customers to her care! read more

I had my hair and makeup done for my engagement party and I am glad to say it came out FABULOUS. I got so many compliments, the photos came out great, and I looked more glamorous than I ever have, ever! read more

You know how you go into a salon and the people there talk to you like you're an expert in hair, too, and when you have to confess you don't know what they're talking about, or that you don't blow-dry your hair or whatever, they look at you like you're nuts? Not here. Fiona worked magic on my mop, which is in that awful middle stage of grow-out, and taught me hair tricks without being condescending. Not even that. It was like she was hosting a dinner party and made five-star food but gave away all her cooking secrets, and it was all "just a little of this" and "a pinch of that goes a LONG way." She makes it sound so easy that I'm not afraid of a blow dryer any more. This was the warmest salon experience I've ever had. I've never been salon-loyal -- I get a cut when I need it where I can, or where I can save a buck -- but that's gonna change. Thank you! read more

I traveled to Brooklyn from Southern Maryland to visit my son and daughter-in-law. and decided I should be able to get a great haircut for my dry, curly, grey hair. Searches near home had proved challenging. What a wonderful experience with Fiona! She listened to my needs, offered solutions and ideas and began her magic. She is fun to talk to, making her client feel at ease,(the glass of wine helps). My curls are fun, bouncy and the perfect length. I have found my new best hairdresser in Brooklyn! Thank you, Fiona. read more

Fiona has been my hair stylist for 3+ years now. I have been very pleased with her work and her professionalism. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a quality cut. She is a delight to be around and she always makes me feel comfortable and welcome. read more

Fiona is the BEST hairdresser I have ever had. Her pricing is extremely reasonable. She is a delight to talk to while she does an amazing job cutting your hair. She has also turned me on to hair products that are not only wonderful but also a great value. I have moved to a different city approximately every 2 years for the past 10 years (east coast to west coast and back) and I have never found anyone as awesome as Fiona. She listens to what you want and exceeds your expectations. I leave her salon feeling like I just had a great chat with a good friend, and looking fabulous to boot. She is great. She is sweet. What are you waiting for? read more