Love Natalie and how she shapes my super thick course hair into a perfectly layered shag that makes my natural waves so light and bouncy when I blow out and diffuse! Not to mention she's a sweetheart. Been going to her for years. Ever since I had a pixie cut years ago. First pic is of my current long hair after she blew it out, second it after I did it myself at home. And 3rd is oldie of my pixie cut from back in the day when I first came to Natalie. She can do any hair style! I need to go in for an appointment soon for a haircut and have my first grays coming in and after reading the reviews on here about her coloring skills I'm super confident she'll be able to match my natural hair color! 5 stars from me! read more

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I am so happy with my experience at Hair 491. I was helped bring my hair back to life by Nicole. Not only did she give me what I wanted, she exceeded my expectations with a beautiful blow out. She made my day so much better and made it stress-free. She definitely got me ready for Hot Girl Summer. Nicole is the best and I highly recommend her. This is the second day with the blow out and it still looks amazing. read more

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I was told that if you have an app. with Alicia and she doesn't know you, there is a good chance she will pass you off to someone else. I thought surely because my friend who is a great customer of hers, recommended her that she would not do this to me. Well she did. It's not a great feeling. Won't be back. I gave it 3 stars because the woman did a fine job with my hair. Not great business. read more

I loved going to Hair 491, my hair was done by Gabi! Not only did she do an amazing job but she also walked me through how to style my hair, what things to look for etc. I've never had that experience at any other salon! Definitely recommend! The staff is also very friendly and the salon is super clean! read more

Do not go to Gabrielle, she is a nightmare! She turned my hair a very brassy, orange color and is the most unprofessional, immature, worst stylist I have ever encountered. My experience with Gabrielle was awful from start to finish. I went to her for the first time for a blonde balayage. We spent time at the beginning discussing what I wanted. Here are all the problems I had with Gabrielle: 1. SHE GAVE ME BRASSY, ORANGE HAIR: After my hair was dry, I saw that it had very uneven streaks of brassy, orange and it had an orange, reddish color all over.  2. SHE WAS RUDE AND DEFENSIVE: I told her I wasn't happy with the color while I was still in the chair and she became defensive and then aggressive. She was gaslighting me telling me, "I gave you exactly what you asked for." No blonde ever asks for orange hair. It was so uncomfortable and I just wanted to leave because I was so upset. I asked if she could fix it and she told me to wash it a few times and let her know via instagram how my hair was looking. A few washes later and it was looking even worse. It was still a bright, brassy orange, but the color was getting even more uneven and splotchy. We went back and forth on instagram message. 3. SHE ASKED IF I WOULD PAY TO GO BACK TO HER FOR A FIX:  She turned my hair orange and then asked if I would pay to fix it. I was disgusted. I then asked to speak to the salon owner. The salon owner said the salon policy was to have the client come back in for a free fix. He offered to have me come back and see his wife and co-owner of the salon for a fix, which I appreciated. However, at this point I was done Hair 491, because my experience with Gabrielle had been so bad. I wanted to go to one of my former stylists who I trusted to fix my hair. (Which I have since done and my former stylist gave me exactly what I wanted and my hair is beautiful again.) 4. SHE BLOCKED ME ON INSTAGRAM AND VENMO: My experience with Gabrielle had been so awful and it was going to cost me a lot to get my hair fixed, so I thought giving me the tip back was the least she could do. I sent her a message via instagram and a refund request on venmo. She blocked me on both sites. My messages were professional and direct, nothing offensive that warranted blocking a client. For a hairstylist to block a client shows how immature and unprofessional they are. My experience with Gabrielle was simply the worst. Save yourself from a nightmare and DO NOT GO TO HER! read more

Alicia & Liz have been working on my fantasy colors all afternoon. Such a cool place to hang out and relax while someone else takes care of you. Always love my hair when I leave here. read more

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I have been looking endlessly for a local salon that I can trust with my hair and finally found one. I had post pregnancy hair which was basically wild, thick, overgrown hair so I desperately needed a cut. I was paired with Kim L who listened closely to what kind of cut I was looking for. I also showed her a picture of what I wanted and she knew exactly what to do. She's very friendly and easy to talk to. The individual who washed my hair was great too. He gave a nice scalp massage as well. The chair was very comfortable and supported my neck. The cut was $60 which was within the range I was expecting. The salon is modern and clean. I parked at a meter and was running out of time. They were nice enough to run out and refill my meter! That's what I call customer service! read more

I have been going to hair491 for the last 2 years and wont go anywhere else! Nick is the BEST! Truly a master at his craft. I have ALOT OF GREY and have to get root color touch ups consistently every 4 - 6 weeks and Nick gets the color exactly right every single time. Sometimes I do highlights as well and he always gives me a flawless, natural look. When it was time to donate my long hair I was very nervous but knew that I was in good hands. Nick gave me a cute, fresh cut that I LOVE (a long, angled bob) and get so many compliments on. I don't think i'll change my style for quite a while. If you are looking to update your color or try a new cut, Nick is your guy. read more

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Fantastic haircut and gloss by Maria, she is very pleasant and did a very good job with my hair. Highly recommend Maria- very talented hair stylist! Removed a star because I was charged an additional $10 at the end, more than what was quoted to me when I sat on the chair - no reason mentioned why that was done. So I didn't appreciate that. read more

10/10 experience.. thank you so much!!! I love my hair, and got so many compliments!!

I have been a customer of Hair 491 (and Alicia's) for over a decade. Natalie is my stylist. I have difficult hair - very thick, very wavy, very coarse. I keep it short. I never leaving feeling anything less than wonderful. My hair is shiny, soft and my color is perfect. The salon is a very pleasant place to spend time and the prices are reasonable. read more

I went yesterday as a walk in and was set with Selena. The minute that i met her she was very sweet and friendly. My initial thought was to just get a blow out, however Selena was so very helpful and did my haircut and full makeup makeover. And all this because i shared with her that i was going go out for my friend birthday. I will definitely return and highly recommend this salon and especially Selena! Best experience ever at a hair salon!!!!! Ioana read more

I'm not one to usually write reviews, but without a doubt I could not let this experience go unrecognized. Since the age of 5 I have gone to the same hair stylist, so it was natural for me to book her for my highlights the week of my wedding. Unfortunately she had to have surgery and I had to book with another stylist who I have been to multiple times. Obviously I had no concerns. This simple highlight turned into a nightmare! The foils bled, the toner I feel made things worse, she base broke my hair and my hair looked like I dyed it yellow. I was in absolute tears and feared my hair was stuck like this for my wedding. I called Hair 491 the next day and they got me in right away with Natalie, who was AMAZING!!! She calmed me down from my tears/ bridezilla-mode and reassured me she could help fix my hair disaster. Natalie was so knowledgeable about what had to be done to help take the brassiness out and help make my hair look natural. Obviously 2 days before my wedding I was still skeptical, but once I was done and Natalie blew dry my hair, I knew I had found a new stylist and salon. I felt like and looked like myself again, which is what ever bride wants for her wedding day. I am so thankful for Hair 491 for listening to my concerns and fitting me in the same day. Natalie- my hair looked amazing on my wedding day and I was receiving so many compliments. I will definitely be booking my next appointment with Natalie! * I posted some before and after pics... first three were before, last three were after the magic from Natalie :) read more

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I went here on the recommendation of a fellow Yelper and boy am I glad I did! After almost 2 years of searching for a stylist who is affordable, personable and knows what they're doing- my search is over!! I had my hair done by Alicia, the owner, and she did an excellent job! She took the time to get to know me and what my likes and gripes are about my hair. She gave me some suggestions and took time to think out what we can do with my hair on future visits. I really like that the stylists here are not pretentious. You don't get the impression that any of them are going to talk sh*t about you or any other clients the second they leave the salon or in the back corner while you're still there (which I have personally experienced at other salons). On the contrary, while I was there a client called trying to reschedule her appointment for a time which didn't seem feasible for most of the girls there. Instead of putting the client on hold and rolling their eyes at this last minute request, they all worked together to move things around so they could fit this client in when she needed to be seen. Perhaps one of my favorite things about this place is that there are no stylist levels, which means no one charges more than anyone else- a refreshing change of pace! I'm confident that under Alicia's direction everyone there is equally capable of doing a good job. Most importantly, I left feeling great about my haircut and color because Alicia actually LISTENED to what I said I liked/wanted. Looking forward to many future returns!! A word to the wise: if you park in the lot behind the salon, bring plenty of change for the 2 hr limit metered parking. (Another great thing about this place- the shampoo girl was nice enough to run out and re-feed my meter when my time ran out! Awesome!!) read more

I love Alicia's! The salon itself is really adorable and cool on the inside - lots of bright colors and paintings, cool old dressers used as vanity mirrors, awesome music playing in the background - I really couldn't get over how neat it was for such a little salon. It really gave gives you a comfy and fun vibe when you walk in the door. I had my hair cut my Natalie, who was super nice and personable! It is hard for me to even figure out what I want to do with my hair - I'm just not the type of girl that can look in the mirror and know exactly what I want. Natalie sat me down and really talked to me about what I like, how I normally wear it, what I've tried before - it really made me feel like she wanted to do what was best for my hair type and preferences, which made it so much easier for me! I've gone to other salons before where they just sit you down and do whatever they want without even asking or taking into account what you've told them. It's much different here - they are genuinely interested in what YOU want and what works best for your lifestyle. Everyone in the salon was very nice and I walked out feeling great! read more

I got my hair cut here last week and it was such a better experience than Bangz! It's a small salon that doesn't look like much from the outside, and the decor isn't all that great, but who cares when you have a wonderful stylist?! Yvy cut my hair and before we began, she talked with me for nearly 15 minutes to go over what exactly I wanted, what would look good given my face shape, and she detailed exactly what her process for cutting my hair would be. She did a dry cut first, then I was shampooed and she "customized" the cut while my hair was wet, and gave me a great blowout. It was definitely more money than a junior stylist and Bangz, but well worth it! Everyone I know who's gotten their hair cut at Alicia's is always shocked by how personal and welcoming they are. You can tell they really care about giving the customer what they want, not just getting them in and out of the chair as soon as possible so they can go on to the next client (like they do at Bangz). I'm going back in 3 days to get my hair colored...so I'll update the review to speak about that experience, but I just had to commend Alicia's right away! FYI -- you can charge your services on a credit card, but gratuities must be cash only! Updated: May 28, 2008 So, it's been 2 weeks since my hair cut at Alicia's and I'm still getting compliments! I went back this past Saturday and got my hair colored by the same woman who cut my hair, Yvy. It looks incredible! She totally transformed my hair and made me look so much more like myself. She once again sat with me for like 10 minutes describing what her thoughts were and what her process would be, listened and took into account my opinion, and worked off of it. It looks amazing. Yes, a little expensive ($85 -- but I got 3 different colors in my hair), but absolutely worth it. I feel so great! read more

Hair 491 is very much the hair salon for the melinnial stylish customer. They offer great color product for the hair and talanted hairstylists. Their selections of products to purchase are very good for all different styles of hair and types of hair being straight, curly or manageble hair. read more

I had an appointment with Nick. When I got there I was given to a girl. Not sure why... Next, I wanted my few gray hair strands colored but not with permanent color. I do this often at multiple Salons and have never had a problem. I have very little gray strands and am only 38, so it's minimal coverage. She said she could only blend it and it would still be seen. This is false. I've never had anyone tell me they can't cover my gray with a non permanent color. I left and went down the street to Moxie where it was done just fine and cheaper. All my gray is completely gone. I was simply exploring based off of the Yelp reviews. But never mind. My hair dresser friend said this means she was being lazy. She was nice though... read more

Nick Rocks! First time I went to this place was for hairstyle and makeup for my Baby Shower. Nick did my hairstyle and omg it was super awesome! This time I wanted to get a haircut but a completely different style, and Nick is sooo talented, he cut a style that looks great on my face, I feel super and my husband loved loved loved it( generally he never finds out I had a hair cut). Just make sure you take an appointment little bit in advance. read more

Great experience here -- and more importantly, walked out with a fantastic hair-cut! Staff was super friendly, called the day before to confirm the appt., greeted me as soon as I walked into the door. The hair washing chairs were the most comfortable I've ever sat in. It's the little things... Nick did a great job. He identified a cowlick I had (who knew?!), which has been the bane of my bangs' existence, and gave me a great cut. Every time I blow it out, I get a compliment on how great my hair looks. Shampoo, cut (about an inch) and blowdry was $60. read more

I received a card in the mail for a deep conditioning and blowout after filling out a client card for Hair at Alicia's and decided to use it before my husband and I went out for dinner to celebrate being married for six months (any excuse to celebrate!). Firstly, the shorter girl with the sock bun gave me the best scalp massage I've had in over a year. This is a big deal for me. After rinsing and conditioning my hair, she applied the deep conditioner and stuck me under the steamer for 20 minutes. The service was great - both girls made sure I had whatever drink I wanted and several magazines to choose from. I don't recall if the woman who styled my hair ever told me her name, but she did a really nice job. She also mentioned that my ends looked like they had been "on vacation" (which they were), but I didn't really know what that meant and would have liked if she told me what the solution was (toner? more conditioner? a trim?). Anyway, the services and employees were nice enough, but the design looks a little cheap/outdated - especially the "bar" where they have you sit and wait (while your color develops, etc.). I know this should have a huge baring on a rating - and it didn't - but I like to feel like I'm being pampered when I go to a salon, and that includes feeling pampered in my surroundings. read more

I am one of those people who dreads going to a new salon. Nothing is worse than trying somewhere new and hating what they do with your hair. A good haircut can make you feel like a celebrity and a bad one can make you feel like your life is over. I have moved almost an hour away from my former stylist and was hesitant to try a new place. After months of research I decided to try Alicia's. What a great decision! I was treated with nothing but kindness from the entire staff. Kim did a wonderful job on my cut and was very concerned the whole time about what I wanted. She even took into consideration how I styled my hair at home. For those of you who have children ~ I observed two children getting haircuts and the stylist (I believe it was Alicia) was so patient and was able to even get a difficult child to sit thru the cut. I will definitely be back and highly recomend this salon to anyone looking for a quality haircut! read more

First time in Montclair trying to find a Hairstylist that understand my style and personality..(sounds like a lot to ask for). I booked an appointment on Wednesday, and on Saturday I am signing a Job Contract so it was a very risky thing to do, but i was given an 7:45 spot on Thursday and i am a night person for this things, so we started with the right Vibe, my stylist was KIM, and she was Amazing, i can tell very Focused and did not risk go really short until i ask for it, smart-casual talk, good sense of humor. This is a person who go for YEARS to the same places, so i already found my new spot. Kim please, stay there, don't move. Only down side, i haven't been informed that they do nit include Tips on cards (so keep that in mind), but i will make double for her next time i go!!. read more

Came to Hair At Alicia's for an ombre. Scheduling an appointment was easy and the person on the other end of the phone was pleasant and patient as I asked a ton of questions. I arrived and met Kim who is a color stylist. Because my hair is dark and I was getting an ombre, I was scared and concerned about how my hair would turn out. I showed a several photos of what I wanted and Kim let me know what to expect. After a few minutes, we came to an agreement and began the stripping and bleaching my hair. After a few hours my hair successfully became lighter and I left content with my hair new color. After a few days, however, I began to notice less of an ombre so I called and booked another appointment. Because I expressed some concern and it was only a few days after my original appointment (I also dropped a pretty penny), the owner and Kim were extremely courteous and listened to what I wanted. They advised me that they would color correction my hair and give me more of a transition of hair color that I wanted, free of charge but that they wouldn't guarantee my color should I fail to care for blonde/bleached hair accordingly. I, of course, acknowledged and spent a few more hours with Kim on correcting my hair. This time around I left 110% satisfied. After leaving the salon, most people noticed my ombre and complimented me more so than the first time around. The owner and staff at Alicia's throughout my color experience were nice and understanding. Very happy I came to Hair At Alicia's for my extreme hair makeover and will return in the spring for some lightening up! read more

I have been coming here for about a year now and it is the best expierence I have ever had in my 40 years on this earth. The owner Alicia's does my hair and she's done everything from straigthing to bleaching my hair. Aside from the talent and knowledge, she is lovely and has an amazing staff of collegues. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Go see Nick, he is the best. They messed up my blonde into an orange mess at another salon and the first time I saw him he already was able to make a huge improvement. After the second time now that I had my hair done by him I am so happy, he was able to give me exactly the platinum blonde that I wanted and the cut is great. He is just the sweetest person and you can really tell that he loves his job. Everybody else is very friendly as well. I went to very expensive salons in the city for quiet some time but I got really fed up with their pretentiousness and mediocre work.Nick would outwork any of the guys I saw in the city. On top of that they are not expensive at all, I think for the great job they do they could even charge more. You are definitely not making a mistake going to this salon! read more

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Third time to Hair491 today and they continue to be reliable. I got a haircut with Kim because I was told Katie was unavailable today. Turns out she was available so there must have been some sort of miscommunication. But Kim was great, she gave me exactly what I was looking for and checked to make sure the layers were at the length I wanted. Very happy to know that my hair can be trusted in multiple hands here. read more

First time customer and I love the way Alicia blew out my hair! I received a compliment on it from a stranger at a shop I went to after my appointment. Alicia also was very gracious (I was tardy for my appointment). Online booking was great for after-hours. Overall very good experience. read more

This place was conveniently located right on Bloomfield ave. I arrived way earlier than I should have but they were very accommodating. There was a decent space for me to wait. The reason I gave it for stars instead of five is because the place was hot and it made me feel uncomfortable. The stylist had great technique and she helped me make up my mind about my haircut which is very difficult to do. I left feeling very confident and feeling much more appealing than I did when I went in. Jackie (pardon a misspelling) didn't waste any time and didnt try to upsell me any products. She even took me 10 minutes before my appointment time. I'd recommend them to a friend. read more

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Thrilled with this salon! They do a great job with both men & women hair. They also are experts in fantasy coloring. I absolutely love it there. read more

This is one of the cleanest salons I have been to! The stylists are fun and friendly and the prices are outstanding for the amount of work that goes into making you look fabulous and feel your best!! I am on a budget and don't have an issue leaving with my gorgeous locks! You can enjoy coffee and water service while charging your phone and listening to 80's music! Choose this salon for your next cut and color! They are a Paul Mitchell focus salon and be sure to ask for Nick who will frame your face and make whatever color you choose shine bright like a diamond! read more

So, I LOVE the salon's ambiance. The salon's setup is very girly, fun and comfy. The stylists are welcoming. I had Kim do my hair. She did a balyage ombré dye, and straight ironed my hair. I liked how she made my hair look more natural and how the transitioning of the colors are soft. However, I showed her a picture of the color I wanted my ends to be, and it did not turn out to be that color. But, I still like my hair. I just wanted it a bit lighter. Overall, the service was satisfying. read more

I love this place. Kim L. does a great job with my hair--I walk in as a beast and come out a beauty! Been to a few other salons in town--and I paid a lot more, was given a hard-sell for products while getting my hair cut, was treated like I was doing *them* a favor...and the end result was not even as good. They also have the BEST seats for hair washing--no pinched nerves, just a relaxing experience. Always happy to come in and even happier when I leave. They also have great hours for us busy people. read more

Been coming here for a few years (since it was Hair @ Alicia's) and love it! Really friendly staff, reasonably priced, and pretty flexible appointment options. I see Kim L for both color & cuts, and she's great - takes her time and listens to my needs & concerns. I've referred a few friends & they've all had good experiences too. read more

Today I had my hair cut by nick and I have to say it's one of the best cuts I've had. I went in not knowing what I wanted and came out with a beautiful looking head of hair :) would defiantly recommend this place to anyone and will be back for another cut in the future. read more

Had the best hair experience of my life yesterday with Nick at Hair 491! I used to live near Montclair 2 yrs ago and first discovered this salon when Alicia was still in the previous location. I just needed a bang trim then so I enjoyed the visit. Once they moved to the new location I had started going there for occasional haircuts and had a fabulous balayage 2 yrs ago too. I recently moved away and haven't been able to find a good salon in south jersey. I had a terrible experience few weeks ago too with a cut and style in a salon in Princeton. I decided I would make the 1hr 20 min trip and called Alicia & said I was looking to make a big change to my hair with cut & color before I go on vacation to italy & desperately needed to see someone she trusts & that could give me results! THE TRIP WAS SO WORTH IT. Nick listened patiently to my ridiculous & indecisive babbling & he literally gave me exactly what I came in for / showed him a photo of. I went from long & limp boring fine black hair to the cutest caramel long bob! It was a risky cut & I took a leap of faith & ive never been happier :) I will never ever go to any other salon & I will be following Nick everywhere he goes! Thank you so much!! read more

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I haven't actually gotten a haircut from Alicia's, but I actually didn't have a chance to! I visited Alicia's on Sunday @ around 12PM thinking they were open, their website says they are open 12-6PM on Sundays. I feel like it is a huge oversight to not update their business website and it was truly inconvenient for me. I hope that the managers/employees have a chance to see this so that they can update their website! read more

I love my haircut - friendly staff, great location, and beautifully updated salon are a plus too! Highly recommend!

I went to Natalie based on reviews I had read on yelp. I had been growing my hair out from a disappointing haircut for about a year. Not completely sure what I wanted, I was looking for a great stylist. My hair is straight, fine and color treated. Alicia's Hair & Design is friendly and funky. Natalie was warm and welcoming and after a thorough consultation I was completely comfortable and at ease. Natalie then gave me the best haircut I have had since I went to Vidal Sassoon in the city back in the 90s. She also made color recommendations for my next visit. If you are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and experienced to help you find your best look and execute it with precision I cannot make a stronger recommendation. read more

I once went to this salon regularly. Unfortunately the salon has a problem with employee drama. They always have an issue and cause issues to the point that myself and my friends did not feel comfortable returning. read more