So I decided to start my hair locking process and chose Debra as my loctician (it wasn't an easy…read moredecision this is NYC) And I am so happy I decided to go with her. I booked her via StyleSeat which I recommend because her list of service are on there along with the prices. Debra is so sweet and I loved talking to her! She did such a good job and she filled me in on pretty much everything I would need for maintenance. She made sure I was prepared mentally and was just overall amazing. This woman radiates positivity. I cannot to return for my next appointment!

Yelp removed my review because I had a link to the photos on my blog. However, I am adding it back…read morewithout the link. Photos were on Yelp (11/19/2013 Yelp removed the photos of my hair before, during and after the service, presumably at the owners request). I've never seen a Yelp review where the option to add photos was removed so this was clearly done on purpose. The service was originally in July 2012. Photos are on my blog (yelp allows links in profiles). Just search Red Room. I so wanted to like OMHH Red Room Luxe Salon for my straight styles but unfortunately this natural salon just did not prove to be a positive experience. I had been checking out this natural hair salon (advertised as a "blow dry bar") for a while and met the owner, Debra, a few times, including at the African Street Festival at Commodore Barry Park, where I was given a sample of the herbal hair & body wash. She had natural hair (extensions) so again I thought I hit the jackpot. I mistakenly believe that women with natural hair know how to deal with my hair. I have been proven wrong time and time again. I had been wearing twist outs for a few weeks, trying out different products, and the twist out I wore to the salon was done with my own whipped shea butter and aloe mix. My hair was combed out a bit with a wide toothed comb (looked like a shower comb) and rinsed with warm water then washed, twice, with the same hair & body wash that I stated was drying to my hair the prior week. I suspect that the shea butter coating on my hair stopped it from acting as a clarifying shampoo. An OMHH herbal conditioner was used as well as an OMHH light oil and I was placed under a hood dryer for about 15 minutes. I had expected that Hair Rules product would be used in my hair since Debra mentioned several times when we spoke that she uses and likes the Hair Rules line, which is also sold at her shop. Instead she used her own brand, OMHH. I was NOT given the option to choose my own products from her collection and I was not given the option to use Hair Rules products. The conditioner was rinsed out and I was then placed back under the hood dryer to recline for a bit with loose hair. When I asked Debra about this technique, since I was getting a blow out, she said that she likes to remove some of the moisture from the hair before blow drying. I immediately became worried since I know it's more difficult to blow dry my hair once it's already dry i.e. Dominican blow outs on dried, roller set hair use a ton of heat to get my curly roots straight. My hair dries really fast. Although my hair was loose (not roller set) I went along with it to see how this dry before blow drying technique would work. During the blow dry no heat protectant was used; however, my hair was blown out on a cool setting for the majority of the blow out. There was no brush or comb attachment used - just a shower comb. I asked Debra about this and she said she does not like to use a comb attachment since it pulls too much on the hair - breakage presumably? I rarely lose hair when I do my blow out at home so I was unsure of this reasoning. Most salons blow out my natural hair with a brush or comb attachment to make it more smooth, which means less passes of the flat iron. The blow out was not comfortable at first. Debra did listen to me and was more gentle; however, I still was not pleased with the technique of trying to blow out dry natural hair. After the blow out my hair felt very dry, which is not normal for me after a blow out. I mentioned that my hair was looking rough and it felt dry and was told that next time I should get a steam treatment. There was a steamer in the corner near the wash basins. Debra stretched a section of my hair down to show me how much she thought should be trimmed, which was at least 1 inch. I said no, I was not willing to trim that much. We then got into a discussion about the knots in my hair, sections of hair that were not really knots at all but hair that had not been combed out well. She wanted to cut my hair up to the "knots". I explained that I have single strands knots since my small curls, some 1/8 of an inch, wrap around themselves and form tiny knots on individual strands. I told Debra that I rarely wear my hair straight so the single strand knots do not bother me. I then began to pull apart the "knotted" sections of hair to show Debra that it was just tangled hair that was not combed out. I did not feel that my hair required a 1 inch cut. I had not used heat in six months and for 3 of those months I was in twist extensions. My blow out looked like a fluffy afro from the 70s, not like a sleek salon blow out that was prepared for flat ironing. I even said that out loud that I had a 70s afro. When the flat ironing started, I was again worried. No heat protectant was used. I ended up leaving the salon without letting her finish. I washed, blew out and flat ironed my hair when I got home since I wanted to make sure it was not dama

SO sooo happy with my visit! I haven't put heat on my hair in months, but needed a switch up from…read morethe DIY protective styles, so I booked a silk press. It's at discount on Thursdays which was a plus! I'd suggest confirming appointment time, since available slots listed online may not necessarily be. I arrived for my 3:30 appointment and was seen promptly. Jasmine was professional and sweet. I was a little nervous trusting a new stylist with my natural kinks since my hair had finally started to recover after years of over processing and heat--but I'm glad I did. She knew her work and did minimal manipulation. She also pointed out some damaged areas. It was such an easy process. I was in and out in a little under an hour and half and beaming from ear to ear (under my mask). The shop is also very cute, with neon signage and Pinterest worthy decor details. When I want another straight look, I know where I'll be!

Wow! This was my 1st time but definitely not the last! I got a silk press and trim and it's…read morebeautiful! Jasmine knows her stuff. Thank you Jasmine, you're awesome!

This was my third time booking with Tamy and she amazingly skilled & gifted. She really takes her…read moretime and cares about the health of the clients hair. Every time I've left her suite my curls look really juicy & healthy. She always gives great recommendations & also sells her own products from her haircare line. I will continue booking with her in the future and with Tamy I know I'm in good hands!

This was my third time seeing Tamy, and again, I left beaming with joy! I booked her for highlights…read moreand the previous times were for a cut to transition out of my relaxer. Under her care, I've managed to grow it out without any bad stages! Her silkpresses are divine and I've seen some glorious natural styles develop in her chair -- she's super talented!!! I feel such a relief and comfort in her hands because she's wonderfully skilled with a light touch! FP

Avi is the best ! Amazing service with great quality hair dyes that don't damaged the hair . Really…read morenice mask for the hair that left it feeling silky smooth ! I highly recommend this salon . They also accepted me as a walk in and did an amazing job !

Absolutely loved getting my hair done for the very first time in my many years on this earth. I…read morewill be returning. I love the stylist, didn't get her name but I know her daughter is on vacay.. either way I will be a return customer and I think I may have found my place! Thank you!!! Vibe: welcoming. Price: can't be beat. Quality: top notch. Thank you Avi's Hair Salon! Xo

I have been going to Jhavaunna since 2017 and have had both my parents bask in her talent!…read more I just had to post after having multiple ppl comment on my hair after my post holiday/pre travel visit. My hair is silky, hydrated, and a web for compliments and curiosity! My trim did not compromise the overall length and brought out the movement and beauty of my hair. Jhavaunna was also nice enough to pin curl my hair to protect it from the Wizard of Oz wind that awaited me outside! She was time efficient and the ease and speed of her styling reflects her high level of skill. She also listens to all my stories without judgment (but with laughter and enthusiasm without needing to patronizingly agree) so I gladly travel 1000+ miles for her skill. So while October may have the "glory" ::wink wink::...i get a little bit of it for myself every time I visit! Go get you some girl! What are you waiting for?

This is not your lil friends hair shop. This is a Grown woman with over 20 years of professional…read moreexperience who really knows what she's doing, loves her craft and how to take great care of hair. So the story is I booked her but didn't like the price she gave me to buy tracks/bundles for a weave I wanted. So I went and bought my own hair (cheaper) for the appointment. Big mistake . Jhavuanna schooled me on how my kinky 3c hair texture needed to match the hair when straightened and how full the hair was that she had in comparison to mine which tapered off at the ends. She explained it to me in a way that helped me understand how to make future purchases, not just tell me what I do and don't need. So of course I ended up making the investment in this hair, but for the look! It was worth it. I got a 20 inch weave with a good amount of Leaveout but enough for it to be a protective style. I'm natural for over 10 years with shoulder length hair and like natural looking styles, both pressed and curly. I am not a fan of lace fronts with all those edges ( to each her own) and my stylist gave me a very very real-looking pressed & curled style that matched my preferences. Even my close friends didn't know it was a weave until I posted a video about it. The Cambodian hair I have was well worth the price, reusable, and Has been holding up pretty well over the past few weeks. I wore this hair for a wedding and trip to Nigeria and though my own hair sweated out a few times, this hair always looked well blended from me tying it up. I made sure to not apply too much heat but it does great with a flat iron touch up and sheds very little. Will be back and highly recommend!

Ozzie and company have been cutting my hair for many, many years. Every time I've been, I get…read moreasked where I had a hair cut, and then the inquirer books his or her own appointment. To be fair, I should say "Dvir and company," as the eponymous Dvir is master of ceremonies. But my guy is Ozzie. Anyway, this place is 1) cool, 2) friendly, 3) reasonable, 4) convenient, 5) usually has appointments (though not always, and for good reason - everyone cutting here is a wizard). Ozzie was even able to fix what I'd done to my own hair after I did my own during Covid. He laughed at me, asked me a few questions, then we chatted while he patiently transformed me from a wild beast into someone my wife actually noticed when I got home :). And is there anything as luxurious as someone massaging your head and washing your hair?

The haircut I got here with Naho I really loved and will definitely be back…read more I also had my wedding hair done here, along with three of my bridesmaids. I got my hair done by Naho, who was an absolute gem and so sweet. She was great at listening to what I liked and didn't like after the trial appointment and made adjustments. I really liked the hairstyle she gave me, and the half up style she did held up until the last couple hours of the night. The whole team was efficient and friendly, and the salon environment is beautiful (and Momo the dog is perfect!). The only complaint I have was the curls, and to be fair I have pretty smooth, Asian hair that already doesn't want to hold a curl. But I did have a bridesmaid whose hair usually holds a curl, and we both had to redo them at the venue with a wand instead of an iron, so that they held better. Also, while I think the hairstyle looked great from the front, it did look a little bit odd from the side because of the volume of the half up look. It was straight by the end of the night, but with the dancing that may have happened anyway. The one bridesmaid who requested an updo instead of a half up look had the best time--it held all night and was absolutely gorgeous.

I took my 10 year old son to Danielle yesterday for the first time to get his hair braided. The…read moreentire experience from the first conversation to the finished product was excellent. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and thorough. She took the time to listen, explain and do great work. My son loved his new look and I valued the experience. Not the mention, her pricing was more than fair. In addition, the shop was having a book bag/school supply giveaway (with food) for the community, which is always great to experience.

Danielle is amazing at what she does! I gave her a picture of the style I wanted & she executed…read moreperfectly! She's also super sweet & responsive, will definitely be a returning customer!

Always happy with after visiting Soon Beauty Fort Green. Staff washed my hair, cut, color and…read moredried. Love the vibe here.

The low rating is based on a new policy where you have to give your credit card in order to make an…read moreappt for a haircut. I tried to get around it but they were adamant about it so I guess they lost me as a client. Also, they charge a pretty - they are okay but not THAT good to justify the high prices. I found another place that didn't charge as much and the making an appt was easy without all the fuss. Also, the cut was better.