This is the way you set up a salon! Warm, welcoming desk…read morestaff handling scheduling of appts, friendly banter, lotsa smiles! Terrific stylists, hot tea, bottled water, private & handicapped accessible rest rm. Price per cut is avg going rate about $50-55.

Finally grew out my awful cut by another salon. Alex did her magic to get the right length and…read moreclean up the uneven lawyers. Am happy with my cut ! Salon Pure is very clean and inviting salon. Highly recommend... especially Alex!

Miranda did a beautiful job styling my niece, sister, and close friends hair for my wedding. She…read morewas incredibly personable, patient, friendly, and offered us a relaxing space to start my wedding day. Highly recommend!

Christi, the owner, is incredibly talented. She fully understands my hair and texture and has…read moregiven me beautiful cuts and styles. i have received so many compliments since Christi started cutting my hair. Even the NYC salons I tried before Christi didn't generate the compliments. Also took my mother-in-law to Brittany at Hair Trendz and she was so thrilled with her cut. Alot of talent here.

Jessica is wonderful for color. I'm sure she's great at other things, but all I get is color, so…read morethat's all I can offer. Easy parking at this salon. Note that tips must be in cash or venmo.

First couple of times I went, it was fine but that stylist left. The second one they gave me was…read moremore interested in the gossip club in the back room than checking me out. Will never go back. One star is one too many.

Mike is the best. I've been going to Mike for nearly 8 years. He is super friendly and does an…read moreamazing job every time. I try to send all my clients to him.

Comes out amazing every time no matter who's working appointment or not. Love this place.read more

I was scheduled to get my hair and make up done at this salon and I was "bumped" and appointment…read morecanceled because they got a bigger wedding party for that day. I will not ever recommend them

I received notification via text today that the blow-out appointment I booked a few months ago for…read morea wedding four days from now has been cancelled. I called and left a message to try and get additional information, but there was no answer and no one returned my call. While I am very sympathetic to current circumstances related to COVID, the impersonal way this was addressed and the lack of actual communication is disappointing and not good customer service. I've had a pretty consistently positive (for the most part) experience with this salon over the last few years, but am very frustrated with how this cancellation was handled at the last minute without any real explanation.

I was lucky to get a last minute appointment this past Saturday with Anna. Upon arrival, I had a…read morevery comfortable feeling. The salon had a clean, boho vibe and I love the color scheme. It's the same as my house! Anna was finishing up a haircut on a young man. I tried to be inconspicuous, but I watched and listened carefully to her asking him his thoughts. She stopped and allowed him to check every section. That impressed me because you get a little nervous meeting a hairstylist for the first time. Next, it was on to me. I was contemplating for months letting my gray roots grow out to (becoming grayage) the point where I was literally depressed. I didn't like it at all because I really wasn't ready for "that look". So Anna sat me down and we chatted about my current blonde shade, my darker tones underneath and what I envisioned looking like at the end of my appointment. She meticulously checked my (previous) cut and fixed a few disconnected sections. She suggested that my roots be the same color as my darker tone and then would add a few low lights to break up the blonde for some dimension. We chatted throughout the entire appointment and unbeknownst to us, we have so many connections- as if something in the (h)air brought us together. Her blowout was literally the best one I've ever had. Well, feeling beautiful is an understatement!! She did exactly what I wanted, and I walked out feeling more confident than I ever have leaving a salon. She is a beautiful, young, talented, new stylist, but her heart, soul and expertise makes you think she's been doing hair professionally for years!! Thank you Anna for welcoming me into my new hair home!!!!

Such a hidden gem!! Gorgeous interior space with amazing stylists. Brittany A. Is a fantastic…read morecolorist! They are all terrific though. We will be back again and again.

I asked for a blonde hair highlight and this is what I got I'm very upset. I asked them to help me…read more They kept telling me I had to be charged more and more and more and it's not right it's not ethical. I told him exactly what I wanted. They told me I was gray and old.

I came into the salon today for a Qiqi smoothing treatment with Alex and Julia and absolutely loved…read morethe transformation I had in the chair today! Beautiful environment and wonderful energy throughout the whole appointment, my hair loves it and so do I!!!

5 plus stars! Talented group of hair stylists and nail professionals offering traditional cuts,…read morecolor and nail service. Small boutique style in beautiful downtown Essex, across the street from the famous Griswold Inn. Walk-in appointments only in the summer season. Highly recommend calling ahead for appointment if you are on a tight schedule.

Cherisse is one of the nicest people in town. Hair styling is her gift. Great shop . Worth the…read morevisit. Has great retail selection.

Marybeth cut my hair for over a year when I lived in CT and she was the best! I highly recommend…read morechecking her out if you are in her area. She takes her time and makes sure it's perfect.

Coming from someone who is picky about a hairstylist, I love my haircut! I made an appointment…read morewith MaryBeth because she had great reviews and am so glad I did. She is meticulous, amazing, and is great at what she does! AND she is super sweet.

I can't say enough excellent things about my experience at Essence. After two long years without a…read morehaircut (thanks, pandemic) I was searching for a new place and a chance to cut off my hair again. Liz took all of my requests into consideration and gave me an absolutely wonderful haircut (not an easy thing to do considering how thick my hair is and how long it had grown.) More than that, she was incredibly kind and made me feel well taken care of throughout my appointment. All of the staff that I interacted with were warm and professional. Everyone was also very careful and aware of COVID protocols, which to me was an added bonus. The only negative for me going in was the cost (a bit pricier than what I can afford since I'm still in school) but honestly... I really think it was completely worth it. If you're looking for a professional establishment and someone who knows how to give a short women's haircut, go to Essence and ask for Liz. You will not be disappointed!

I went back to have Stylist name Liz, and owner Kate assisted me with my hair. So I better…read moreunderstand what is needed to make my hair curly. I'll be back for Liz. . Thankyou I'm very excited