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    Hair Ambition

    4.5 (147 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

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    I just moved to the area from another state and was in need of a trim. I read a lot of reviews online and decided to check out Hair Ambition. I asked for a trim, refreshed long layers, and refreshed longer length face frame. While the staff was very nice and I generally enjoyed the customer service experience, this was probably the worst haircut I've ever received (and I had some bad Great Clips haircuts as a kid). The layers were super choppy, very short, and not blended at all. The only thing I requested was that my hair still reach back into a low claw clip and it no longer does (I have to use Bobby pins to keep it back). While that is manageable, the thing I can't get past is the awful face frame.... As shown in the pictures, it wasn't actually angled the right direction on either side and just has a chunk missing where it should gradually fade into the length of the rest of my hair. These pieces also won't even stay tucked behind my ears. I'm not one for bad reviews, but felt the need to write one as this was the worst haircut I've ever received and it's going to take awhile to grow it out to a point of fixing it.

    One month before she cut my hair
    Clarese B.

    Stylist CHOPPED MY HAIR OFF! I took some time before finally deciding to write this review. the pure Devastation and depression I have felt over the past couple of weeks I could not simply let this go without writing about my experience. It is my intention that this will change the way that stylist LISTEN to their customers and perhaps seek additional training and education if they claim to be expertise in an area. I have naturally curly hair, after doing Hours of research to find a shop who specializes in styling and caring for curly hair I settled for this shop as they advertised they do "curly cuts" and "the service provided assists in MAINTAINING your LENGTH while enhancing the body, volume & shape of your hair! " WELL I can assure you that was not the service I received!!! Before booking my appointment I even inquired if their stylist had specialty training in cutting and styling curly hair I was assured the 3 stylist who who were certified had specialty training. On February 9 I visited this shop I wanted my hair to be trimmed so it could be healthy for my birthday trip I had coming up. The stylist Jessica first question to me was "Do you like length or shape? " I told the stylist "I like my length I Want to keep it long just trim and round out the bottom." Putting my trust into her I sat in the chair, relaxed, and she began. About 15 minutes in I happen to see her cut a piece and I said to "that looks like a lot of hair" she respond to me "oh really, no it's not I promise it's not" She proceeded on to do my hair and told me how beautiful and thick and long my hair was. Done lcutting", I went through the wash cycle, then the drying cycle and by the end when I looked in the mirror and I was speechless and mortified. Jessica completely chopped almost 5 inches of my hair off!!!!! I was so stunned I couldn't even say much. I told her it's a lot shorter than I wanted still too stunned, I paid, I left the shop, I sat in my car and this is when I really got a chance to look at my hair and I began to run my hands through it . I finally realized just HOW SHORT she had cut my hair when I went in for my hair to be trimmed and healthy! I was completely devastated. I went back into the shop they could all see clear on my face just how upset I was. The manager attempted her best to rectify the situation but there was no turning back at this point. My hair was gone. The manager refunded me and I left. Everyone knows how Impactful a woman's hair is to her. Everyone knows how important it is to Choose a good stylist to care for their hair. I trusted this woman to trim my hair that day and I was let down. One day before leaving for my trip and One week before my birthday!!! I now had the burden to figure out how to manage and deal with the ear length BOB she cut my hair into. For the past few weeks I have been depressed. every time I looked in the mirror I cried. I kept my hair in a bun my entire trip. I attempted to flat iron and straighten my hair to see what it look like. it is uneven and a complete mess straightened. I have to go get it cut even more so it can have an appropriate shape, and I am going to put braids which will be another expense. Some will say "it's still nice short" which is completely even more hurtful because I simply didn't ASK for my hair to be cut short. It wasn't what I wanted. It wasn't what I planned on dealing with. The fact is I WENT TO A PROFESSIONAL TO TRIM MY HAIR AND I LEFT WITH A MAJOR CHOP" Again I chose to give it 2 stars as My rating of this place is based off of my experience with the specific hairstylist who did my hair and not against the aesthetics, atmosphere or the management of the facility. I even respect that the manager took accountability in the situation and attempted to offer additional services to me in attempts to rectify the situation. But regardless none of that can take away the pure Devastation I felt when I walked out of Hair ambition. :((

    Cristina S.

    Omg !!! This place exceeded my expectations. I've read so many positive reviews online and I can completely see why based on my own personal experience! I was greeted by Gabby who actually cut my hair. Check in was easy and painless. Minimal wait time , She was so attentive and patient When dealing with my hair nuances which are not easy to deal with As I have really long hair and warn everybody against giving me a chop job. She cut off just enough to keep my hair long but make it look healthy and beautiful, The way she styled it In just a few short minutes defines her artistry and professionalism! I could never do what she did with some hair serum and a brush. This facility is so clean And has a fun hip atmosphere. The parking is easy and the location is ideal. I have the best hair cut I've ever had I highly recommend this place for all your hair needs!! Gabriella is so talented and good at what she does. I was very impressed by this place and I highly recommend it

    My hair before, the result, the reference picture and card when I made appt.

    Amateur Hour, there was no misunderstanding! I made an appointment nearly a month ago for a cut and color. At that time, I was quoted $65 for the cut and $200 for the color (a balayage highlight and root smudge). I was extremely unhappy with the cut today, so Crystal, the owner, said she wouldn't charge me for it. However, they charged my card on file, $240. I knew there was a discrepancy from my original quote, but I had to get home to compare my receipt with the card where I made the initial notes. I was charged to blow dry my hair and clearly more for the color. What salon is wetting your hair after a chemical service and not drying it? And, the fact that it wasn't initially separated leads me to think it was an embedded fee that was separately added today to mitigate the shortfall. If true, that's dishonest. Crystal seemed to take responsibility for cutting about 4 inches off my hair, but then proceeded to absolve herself by characterizing my dissatisfaction as a "misunderstanding". (The hair was swept up immediately, yet all the brushes had previous clients' hair so it wasn't done because hygiene is such a top priority). Crystal never intended to follow my directive to preserve as much length as possible in the back since she only colored the parts she intended to keep. We discussed the length too many times for her to claim this was a misunderstanding. I even said that I could make another appointment if I later decided to go shorter. Even if I did ask her to cut 4 inches of hair, what she did left me no room to change my mind despite charging over $200 for the color, what a cheap thing to do. This woman kept cutting, never creating shape or movement, just eliminating length. Recounting all of these details has taken me from being extremely unhappy with the results to incensed! Who behaves this carelessly with someone's hair? their time? their money? I came in with bra-length hair and left with hair grazing my neck. Before beginning, I said that if there was a theme for today's service, it was that I wanted my hair to appear denser, get face-framing layers and create movement. She declined my offer to show her the reference picture one last time before she began cutting, replying "Nope, I got you".  My hair has no movement, looks less dense, the ends are frizzy, the look lacks a salon finish and the color looks orange with haphazard chunks rather than the natural sun-kissed appearance of an effective balayage. I've had my hair cut and bleached before and it has never looked so dull, and Crystal saying that lighter hair struggles to look healthy is an excuse and further proof that she was out of her depth with my hair type and should have declined the service rather than taking my money and leaving me with hair that I'll hate living with. My hair should have received some sort of moisture infusion or, deep conditioning to combat the dry, fried look if that's something she predicted. My hair looked better before she touched it and I could tell by the way she toiled, that she knew it didn't look good. I'm positively sick of going to establishments, with every reasonable expectation of getting professional results, only to find out the hard way that the person doesn't know what they're doing and wants to be congratulated for their effort! If you have the gall to charge a princely sum, you should be prepared to give me the service I've paid for and at the very least, sincerely admit when you've done the wrong thing. It would be a predictable trope to attempt to dismiss me as a client who's sensitive about my length in self-absolution, but I got almost nothing I requested. She actually asked me if I would wear extensions to which I replied, "Why would I do that after taking my time and money to cut my hair?" "I'm not used to wearing additional hair and if I ever did in the past, it was to recreate the hair density I always had, but if it's short, it's short". I feel like an asshole for trusting this place with my hair, such an important feature of how I present to the world. I hate everything about my hair at this moment.

    After
    Sho B.

    Highly recommend Adria! I found this place on Yelp and was looking for a cut and help with my very damaged blonde hair. I lucked out with a blonde specialist who does awesome cuts too! I absolutely Love my hair! I'm on the way to growing out the damaged hair and will return to see her for more color!

    I came in for just a blow out. Nicolette blew out my hair! I was so happy with it I gave her a 60% tip!

    Rebecca C.

    Gabby was able to get myself and my daughter in last minute. She was not only accommodating but did an amazing job on both our cuts. Would definitely recommend her.

    Thinned out layers shoulder length thick hair
    Nicole G.

    My hair came out shorter than I wanted but I got layers on extremely thick semi dry hair so it was more than they can handle lol! My blow out came out nice.

    Jackie M.

    I recently moved to Nutley and was in need of a hair salon. After having a bad experience with another hair salon, I started doing a lot of research for someplace more local. After looking at Hair Ambition's reviews, I booked a consultation just to meet someone and talk about what I wanted. This place was great since then! Crystal gave me some advice and helped me determine what could work best for me and my hair. Jess was my stylist and did a great job with the color and cut! She did a partial red balayage and explain everything that she was doing. I get so many compliments on my hair. I am making this place my go-to from now on.

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    Looking beautiful! Thank you for coming in, we hope to see you soon!

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    Thank you ! Looks great we look forward to seeing you again!

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    Crystal is amazing!! So friendly and great at what she does! So happy i found hair ambition!

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    Thank you Natalie! We look forward to more appointments with you!

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    Thank you so much for coming in and we hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you for visiting and the great review!

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