Fabulous. I just moved to the area and needed a new stylist…read more I was greeted quickly and kindly. Michael offered me a glass of wine (which I happily accepted.) Tara was my stylist. She was right on time (I needed more time to drink my wine!) I have very thin hair that I actively work to keep from falling out. Tara gave me a great cut that looks good on me and works for my hair type. I can't say how hard it can be to find someone who understands thin hair but Tara did. I get the impression that she likes to keep up on all sorts of continuing education and likely has a good hand on lots of hairs. For you curly haired girls, she has naturally curly hair so she probably understands curly hair too! So, after my great cut she didn't have a product I was looking to purchase. So, she immediately said she would order it and still honor the new client 20% off. She did NOT recommend a ton of expensive products that don't work on thin hair as soon many stylists do. They do NOT accept tips on your credit card so be sure to bring cash. GREAT experience. This is my new place, for sure!

Tried this shop for the first time and my stylist was very friendly, attentive, and worked with me…read moreto make sure I got the haircut I was happy with.

My son has been getting his hair cut from the owner/stylist since he was 15 months old. The stylist…read morehas been able deal with toddler tantrums to teenage meltdowns and still give a great hair cut. She also has updated his style to an age-appropriate cut as he's matured. Now I get my hair cut there and get a great cut too. She notices how my hair as changed too and altered my style as needed. So what if the cuts aren't the cheapest kid's cuts in town! You get what you pay for. You're paying for experienced stylists who know and love kids and are able to give them great styles/cuts. I'd rather pay a few dollars more so my son gets a great hair cut. Also, they will wash hair if you request it. Their haircuts are a great value. Also, I've never had a problem with the place being dirty or messy. The movies and treat at the end are great for the kids!

We had a nice experience at a kid hair company. However, today I was called and asked "what is…read morewrong with me?" When informed I missed my child's hair appointment. I had it on my calendar for 12 pm the same day and they had it on their calendar for earlier. This was extremely rude and unprofessional.

Teresa V. and the Vanity 18 Hair Studio staff are AS GOOD AS IT GETS!…read more Let me just say that I stopped using Vanity 18 for a couple of years because I'd decided that it was too far to drive (from Long Branch). Instead, I started using a place in Asbury but realized a few weeks ago that, although the new place was good with color, there was no "human connection," it was very expensive, and I'd get bounced around on occasion from my original stylist (with no advanced notice). Parking in Asbury is also becoming a nightmare. Anyway, my last visit was way overpriced for only a few highlights and a root touch-up (no blow-dry or anything), so I decided to go back to Vanity 18 as it is only 10-15 minutes farther down Main Street . . . and I actually missed Teresa. Very smart move! I returned to Vanity 18 only to discover that they now have a 10-minute hair color treatment, which is AWESOME, not to mention that Teresa did the best highlight job (with a few lowlights for effect) that I've have ever had (no joke), and for much less than the Asbury place. (Also, Annette works miracles with "senior" hair; you'd have to see it to believe it!) Wait, it gets better: New(ish) Saturday summer hours are from 6 A.M. till 12 P.M. (noon). I don't know about you, but I have no interest in driving in shore traffic to get my hair done on a Saturday. That fact that Teresa accommodates "locals" needs no embellishing; she clearly considers her clients. (And she clearly considers others who are not her clients with much charity, which makes me even happier to patronize her shop.) So, basically, between that and the 10-minute color, I can rightfully be FINISHED with my hair appointment by 9 A.M. on a Saturday. Are you kidding? Sign me up! Oh, and guess what else? I was there for a 7:15 A.M. root touch-up this past weekend, and she treated me to a breakfast sandwich (they were ordering out)! (Coffee is always free.) Anyway, I could go on and on about many other "extras" that she has done, but I think I've made my point. I am sorry I ever left, but it was a good lesson learned, and I am elated to be back. Kudos, you guys . . . and thanks for taking me back!

I had Stephanie cut my hair today and I have been searching for a good salon in this area for…read morearound a year and finally found it here at vanity! She was absolutely phenomenal - my hair looks so healthy and it is the perfect color that I wanted! Great salon with even better customer service!!

I took my daughter to get a hair cut and color. I'm pretty picking and read all her positive…read morereviews I was excited. My daughters hair is blonde and did have highlights from a year ago. Her hair was so badly damaged from the sun and chlorine it actually had shades of green in it. When Kellin was done with her I could not believe how amazing her hair turned out. It was shiny, her color was vibrant and most of all my daughter and I haven't stopped talking about what an AMAZING job she did. You can view all her work on Instagram.

This may be the best haircut ever. In my 59 years, Kali is amazing... the salon is great, her…read morestyling is fantastic. I've used some great stylists and salons over the years from New England through NYC down to NJ and truly appreciate the layering and expert styling.

I've been going to Billy's for the better part of 2 years now, and I have been satisfied every time…read morewith my haircut. Both Billy and Shannon do an excellent job. It does have an "old school" feel to it as some other people have mentioned on yelp, and I sincerely think they do a good job pulling it off. Every time I go I don't have to say anything besides "the usual" and Billy will know what to do. Haircuts are very reasonably priced at $19 for a men's haircut, and includes a nice warm shave for the sideburns and upper neck. The two are always pleasant, always lively, and always professional. I would highly recommend Billy G's over any of the chain stores popping up nearby that cycle through new barbers every other month. Note: they're constantly busy, so it would be best to make a reservation. Even with a reservation sometimes you might have to wait 10-15 minutes, but the quality is certainly worth it.

Place can use a good cleaning and a nice coat of paint but the staff is very friendly and helpful…read moreand talented. My boys had a great haircut!

Color cut and blowout usually. Love Diane. Good quality and low stress. Spacious salon and pleasant…read moreenvironment.

I've been going to ACT III since '09, every 8 weeks or so. Lisa does a really great job! I was a…read morewalk-in back then & she has taken care of me ever since! Lots of other guys go to ACT III as well.

This place is so frustrating because if my girlfriend and I break up, then I'm going to have to…read moretravel from the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Point Pleasant, NJ for the sole purpose of getting a haircut (gf's family lives in Ortley Beach). And I'll do it if I have to. Seriously. I'll take a train from Manhattan for 95 minutes just for this haircut. Shane (? Apologies if I spelt your name wrong) did exactly what I wanted. I've gone through hundreds of these city barbers and they either don't listen or don't change their ways. In fact, if my partner and I get into a heated argument? The thought of losing out on this place will likely temper it on my end.

I went to this place as a walk-in because I wanted a change from the person who usually cuts my…read morehair, and I was fed up with how it was looking in hot, humid weather. I was told by the owner (Shain) that I'd have to wait for a bit, and then she got me in her chair about 25 minutes later. I walked out about 25 minutes after that with one of the best haircuts I've ever had. I will definitely be back. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she explained why my hair wasn't right for that cut - then she used her expertise, a hair straightener, and some product to give me EXACTLY what I wanted! I will definitely be back to see Shain. I told her how happy I was and that's when she told me that she doesn't usually cut women's hair. Ha! If she had said that in the beginning, I might have had doubts but she did an awesome job. Thanks, Shain - see you the next time I need a cut!

Ginny has been my stylist for the past 5 years. Professional, honest and artistic in her abilities…read more. I've been to some high end salons in NYC and I get better results from Ginny for a really reasonable price. What's great about Shear Design is that Ginny's philosophy of business is spread throughout the salon and each and every hair stylist can help me at any appointment I need. Thank you Shear Design Also Donna the manicurist is absolutely the best I ever had....lots of skill and care is taken by her....please go see her ,you'll love it

Awful place. I asked for simple highlights to break up a color and I was left with brassy, spotty…read moreraccoon strands. They don't admit that they can't do modern coloring. Wasted almost 300 dollars. How they allow their clients to walk out looking like that is beyond me. I could have went to a trendy salon for that much. The clientele are mostly seniors, that should have be an indicator they couldn't do modern coloring. That's on me. I should have went somewhere else. I'm just upset and I feel cheated.