Joy styles my hair does an amazing hair cut. I show her a pic and she does it even better than the pic. Alexa colors my hair also does an amazing job. Really talks to you about the color she is going to do. I also show her a pic and does it even better. read more

It has been about 5 years since I moved down from North Jersey area to Philly and for all those time I was not able to find a hair stylist who I could rely on. I can honestly say that all my trips to North Jersey will now no longer be my only option! I was a bit skeptical to try this place at first. But hey, I am so glad I did! The place is very modern and chill and I like how they have the little patio area in the back too. And if you guys go there I suggest you speak to Joy who is more than professional at what she does and you can tell she actually enjoys what she does and I really give her credit for it. Remember the parking is a bit hectic as it is located in the center city area but if you are able to get by that than you are all set. read more

I love my parents, I love my dog, I love the house that I grew up in - but none of those things will get me on the train from NYC back to Philly like Jojo will. First read about Jojo Clapson 2 years ago in Allure magazine, as they'd named her best hair cut in the city - well that was it, I had to go. I fell in love. She's amazing - she spent twenty minutes just playing with my hair and talking with me about it for even discussing what we'd do with it, and even then she was able to gauge my comfort level but push just enough for me to try something new. I left never having felt sexier and more beautiful, and I never knew I had such great hair! I also remember feeling like she didn't push me to buy any of the salon's products (they carry bumble and bumble) which was a nice change from previous salons. I saw Jojo for the rest of the year that I moved to Philly - she does complimentary bang trims, but she is VERY busy so make appointments as far in advance as possible. The receptionists and hair washers (can't be the correct term!) are also so cool and friendly. I always felt like I was stepping into a newyork city salon in Philly. When I actually DID move to newyork, Jojo recomended a previous colleague (at Cutler) who I now see most of the time - but sometimes I still need a HeadAreA fix! read more

Although this salon is a little bit hard to find, as it is nestled in the rear left side of the Matthew Izzo shop on Walnut, it's a great full service salon. The staff is very friendly and accommodating: not only did my stylist keep up a good conversation, but other employees were bringing me coffee, smiling and saying hello. The prices are definitely reasonable, although I only got my hair cut during my visit. They also offer coloring and brow waxing. I actually only found out about this place because I commented on a stranger's haircut, and she told me to go to Ruth at Head Area. Ruth was so careful and paid serious attention to detail, which is nice, since I have a difficult shape face to flatter. In fact, she blocked me in for two hours, which was more than enough time in my opinion. But since some salons are notorious for bouncing you from person to person, it was refreshing that she was prepared to devote that much time. Anyway, I love my haircut, and soon I'll go back for color! read more

I like how everyone else who has reviewed HeaD AreA has given it a 5 star rating. I get a good haircut here, but I think everyone else who reviewed it gave 5 stars because you don't want to piss off someone with scissors. The only thing lacking is the thorough head molestation that I've experienced at other places when getting shampooed. Typically it was a somewhat older lady with strong hands. worth the cost, and luckily if someone slips and stabs you in the neck, there is a hospital a block away. read more

I have really tough hair to cut, as evidenced by the hack job I got after buying a Livingsocial deal. UGH. Never again. There were obvious holes and I was in desperation. I came to Emily because I was told she is a wizard (wizardess?) with the razor. No question about that. She took my chopped up, on-the-verge-of-ruined hair and made it sleek and blended. What I love even more is the free touchups inbetween haircuts, as my hair is super thick and needs just a quick thinning from time to time. I'm so glad I finally found a perfect stylist in Philly! read more

I've been to head area 4-5 times with 3 different stylists. Every time I've gone I've come out pleased as punch with my new haircut. My most recent experience was the clencher for me, though. I started long dreadlocks in July 2011. I decided over Christmas to get rid of them, but how?? I started picking them out with a comb and found some ollld wax in one and freaked out. So I called Head Area to see if they could possibly help. Maura (sp), the receptionist, couldn't have possibly made me feel more hope than she did. She told me to come in that afternoon, and Stephen (sp) would take a look. Friday afternoon I went in and he said, "Oh sure I can salvage some of this!", and hope was further restored. We booked an appointment for Tuesday night. I showed up as scheduled. He cut some length off of them, conditioned them, and started combing them our with tea tree oil. Then he washed and conditioned again, and got to work shaping it up. Three hours after I got there I emerged with an adorable little bob, and he only charged me $80! My mind was blown. Since my haircut I've received endless compliments. In summary, no one else is ever cutting my hair as long as I live in this city, and I will continue to recommend this place to everyone I encounter. read more

I have been going to Head Area for a few years now and whoa good. I just kinda stumbled in not knowing who or what and man did I luck out! Kelly cuts my hair and she does such an amazing job every.single.damn.time. Seriously, she knows her shit. I'll show her a pic of what I want and she will tell me if it will work or how we can make it work with me. One time, Kelly wasn't available for a dye job and so I got Carrie as my colorist. Again...she's a rockstar. She works with me, tells me what she thinks will work and what won't and I always lovelovelove what my color turns out to be. Overall, the whole salon is faboosh. Great customer service...so sweet, everyone is so nice. Plus there are dogs 2 doors down for me to oggle at when I'm coming or going from salon. read more

Moving to a new city is rough but trying to find a new stylist to replace your old one is even worse. And having experienced "the move" many many times the process is usually one of trial and error. And usually by the time I land on a new stylist it's time to move on. But I'm glad I gave Head Area a go first. Ruth cut my hair and I was really happy with her on many levels. She was really laid back but had a strong point of view. I actually didn't get much cut because she really encouraged me to grow my hair out. Positive reinforcement DOES work! She spent a lot of time on my beard which was more attention than it's used to getting. In the end she didn't even charge me which was great but I would have completely paid for the great experience alone. I'll definitely be coming back. And I would recommend anyone to check Ruth out as well. read more

Ever since I was young, I have wanted curly hair. Unfortunately for me, I have stick straight hair (grass is always greener), and my hair has never held a curl very well. Wanting to finally make all my hair dreams come true, I decided to finally get a perm. It's a big change and pretty frightening given the history of disastrously hideous perms. HeaD AreA completely put me at ease and gave me an amazing perm. Liz took me in for a consultation and we talked about what I wanted and what was going on with my hair in general. Then we set up an appointment for a perm plus hair cut. FYI, HeaD AreA only does American Wave Perms, but I highly recommend them! They grow out nicely because they loosen up overtime; they're gentler on the hair; and because of the way they are put in, you get really individualize your style. During the perm process (which is long!), I was made to feel completely comfortable. Liz gave me a nerd talk-through of what actually happens to the hair when you get a perm, and everyone in the salon made me feel welcomed and comfortable (which, let's be real, isn't the easiest attribute to get in a salon). The time actually flew by, and at the end of it, I finally had curly hair! The look was great and exactly what I was looking for. And even now (two months later), my hair still is curly and looks great. The cut has grown out really well, and I'm so impressed that my hair has maintained a natural looking curl. If you're looking for to get a perm, I HIGHLY recommend going to HeaD AreA! read more

This place is wonderful! I was in desperate need of a haircut and they got me in the next day. I had an appointment with Liz and she took time to check out my hair and really see what I wanted before she began. She was so gentle and sweet and gave me such a wonderful haircut I will definitely be back for my next cut. I'm so pleased with the results and to top it all off they offer a student discount!! Overall really great place with friendly staff. I highly recommend it! read more

Today was my first experience at HeaD AreA and I loved it! I had my hair cut by Josh who is a total sweetheart and is incredible at his job. Never before have I been to a salon or a hairdresser who was so professional but cool at the same time. From the moment I met him, Josh was nice and outgoing. He asked what i wanted to do and really listened. He then proceeded to give me the best haircut of my entire life, though I was not surprised considering his training and experience. The cut is (as another reviewer mentioned) a little pricey, but worth every penny as far as I'm concerned, and not outrageous or more than other comparable salons. I heart Josh and I will certainly be going back. read more

I am the duchess (for now) so I guess I should speak! Fear the wrath of Head Area my friends because they are awesome. Down to earth, good products, great service and overall, just really nice people. Let's face it, when it comes to salons a lot of them are a bunch of uppity, "I am better than you" assholes and you don't get that kind of ego and pretension at Head Area. I have had cuts by Jo and Stephen, both of which are great. Don't mess with Jo and her Duran Duran trivia though, she will own you. Stephen also cuts the hair of my 5 year old cause I like a kid with a sense of style and we always get compliments on her graduated bob so obviously we are doing something right. Lee, Kelly and Emily got skills too... there really isn't a bad egg in there that I have seen. If you call and talk to the desk goddess, Moira, consider yourself lucky cause she is one of the best front desk queens I have ever dealt with when it comes to appointment management and personality. Nice x 10. They give good hair but where they really have me is with the service. I feel like royalty when I come in there, it's like Cheers but with Bumble and Bumble. Yes, they give good head, I like the way they do it. Take that how you will. *wink* read more

I got here on a Friday afternoon (they accommodated me even though I called in the day before for a reservation) and it was very crowded and busy but everyone was very very very friendly. I used the groupon for the deep conditioning (they only use Bumble & Bumble products which I love) which seemed to do nothing, but I have very thick hair and recently had it permed so maybe that was why..? My hairdresser did a great blowout job, I felt like everyone on the walk home was checking out my hair! And she gave me great tips for manipulating my hair the next day for a wedding. Overall a very pleasant experience (except they keep it pretty cold in there!). read more

I am extremely picky about my hair (thin & wavy) and have been battling with it for as long as I can remember. I was sick of going to cheap "salons" with a revolving door. I decided when I moved to the Philly area that it was a TOP priority to find a decent, stylish, cool salon. I searched (believe it or not) on MySpace and lo & behold I found Jo Jo. She was a wonderfully nice person to respond to my questions about recommending her shop to me. I made an appointment and feel in love with, not just her, but the WHOLE place. The staff are absolutely marvelous and I loved the decor (sparkly red floor while listening to awesome alternative rock). Their new location is great too even though the ruby slippered floor isn't there. I have NEVER walked out of their place unsatisfied, never. And I am hard to please. The customer service is funtastic! You will fall in love with Maura. And Lee, the owner, is a fabulous chap from across the pond. He and the rest of the crew have some mad skills. So thank you Lee and Jo Jo for opening such a wonderful salon. I will recommend your place to everyone! read more

I like it here. Even though everyone working looks super high-style, and every client walks out with trendy do's, there's a very laid-back, relaxed feel at Head Area. Aside from being super convenient to my apartment, they always do a good job, and since I hate washing (and doing) my hair, it's a huge plus that their blow-outs always last at 3 days. Not satisfied until you're satisfied, the stylists are extremely concerned about your feedback, and making sure you're happy with what's going on with your hair. Always happy when I leave, and always happy to go back. :) read more

Owner, Lee, cancelled my appointments via email and a nasty voice message because I had the audacity to ask if someone else could blow out my hair after he cut it. (on my previous haircut appointment Lee is the one who actually said to me that cuts were his forte and not blowouts )... They told me they did not have anyone else available and I said OK - that is fine... End of story. I thought. I planned to come in for my cut as scheduled. Then, out of the blue, I get an email cancelling my haircut appointments (I had made two) and a voice message wherein the prima donna "artiste" said he would not "enjoy" cutting my hair, had plenty of other clients, and did not need me. Totally shocked. I, as everyone, have plenty of agg in my life - do not need drama from a hair cutter. If you do not mind being treated this way - then by all means - go aHEAD. He did do a great cut - I was pleased on my first two visits. He is extremely expensive also. They will not even offer you a coffee or a water or anything either as many other salons do (not a biggie but I noticed). Clearly this is a salon/stylist where the customer is not always right... in the least.... they do not try to please you - you have to please him. read more

I had my first Head Area experience today and I'm still experiencing hair nirvana hours after leaving the shop. Because, for me, the time when the new haircut adrenaline works it's way out of your system and you're left with just you and your new 'do is the moment of truth for stylists. And Kelly knocked it out of the park. As a recent transplant (2010) to Philly, I've searched high and low for a new salon, trekking all over the city for a decent cut with a stylist I could trust. Head Area is the fourth salon I've been to and I'm happy to say my search for an awesome salon is over. Not only did Kelly tackle all my hair issues (wavy, uncontrollable, thick hair), she gave me exactly the cut I wanted. She listened to my concerns and what I was looking for, talked over the process, and turned my drab locks into magic. (Seriously, she had a challenge; since I had such bad experiences at previous salons, I hadn't cut my hair in almost 10 months!) And, everyone at the salon is/are wonderful; the place is absolutely lovely. Thanks to Kelly and Head Area, long gone are the days where I could complain that no one in Philly could cut my hair. My only problem now is figuring out how to tell my old stylist that I want an open hair relationship. read more

I came here today and Kyle toned and shaped my hair, she took it from a brassy bob with roots with chunky and uneven length from another salon to milk chocolate sleek style with long layers. It looks good, and it looked a lot better than the mess of hair that I walked in with from another salon. I like HeaD AreA, it's a small and intimate salon where I feel very welcome, relaxed and comfortable. Jo and I corresponded via email, she was helpful in her emails and on the phone. Meeting Jo, Kyle and Sarah was a lot of fun and like how my hair looks. That's nice that blowouts are included with color services and Kyle took her time, I did not feel rushed at all. Kyle is very kind, warm and very easy to talk to, she wanted me to be happy with my hair. Kyle communicated with me every step of the way, she asked me how I liked the color and cut, she appreciated my answers. I was surprised that a small salon like Head Area has an assistant. Sarah, Kyle's assistant is friendly too, she went to Saxby's and got me a cup of coffee, which was so nice and she was very helpful. Sarah kept my shirt dry and gave me an awesome scalp massage. Thanks, Kyle, Jo and Sarah for a good salon experience! read more

When I moved back to Philly I was pretty apprehensive about re-finding a great salon, but Head Area is just about perfect. Consistently amazing color and cut. It's the only place where they understand what I want even better than I can explain it. I have never left unhappy, and this is rare for me. Steven does great work every single time, the receptionist is sweet (and even better - smart!), the music is good, and the whole place is just the perfect laid back vibe. read more

I had a Groupon for a conditioning treatment and blow-dry style; when I made the appointment I added on a haircut because I was in dire need. The reception staff both when I made my appointment and when I came for it were lovely, friendly and efficient. I saw Kelly for my haircut and style and Emily washed my hair; they were both very professional and friendly and did a great job. The price is definitely a stretch for someone on my budget - the starting price for a haircut is $60 and that doesn't include a blow-dry [ETA: I misunderstood, that DOES include the blow-dry] - but they do excellent work. read more

I've been going here forever and they have always done a great job! Jo and Lee are masters at their craft and anyone who works with them is sure to do an exceptional job. This is the kind of place where I trust whatever they recommend I should try. The pricing is competitive too! read more

Finally found a NYC-quality salon in philadelphia. Sassoon-inspired precision haircuts, highly trained & professional staff with a passion for their craft. Alexa was like an architect rebuilding the shape and style of my hair after I had been trying to grow out a botched cut. I immediately knew I was in good hands and I'm glad to have found a hair-home in Philly! read more

OK before I begin, I have to say I am a bit biased. I met Lee a few years back when we worked together on a photo shoot for a now long defunct magazine. He did an amazing job (of course) on my hair for the shoot. He had also done my hair back when he was in Old City. Today I am thrilled to see that he and JoJo have their own place...and so close to where I live. I finally made it over there and again love what they did. Kelly was my stylist and gave me a fantastic cut. Everyone there is incredibly friendly and gives the place a great energy. They are busiest later in the week (according to Kelly) so I recommend calling before you go. When you go you'll be in love too! The prices are good, but might be high for some. Definitely worth it. read more

I just moved to Philadelphia a month ago and was looking for a place that could handle my damaged, kind-of colored, curly hair and turn it into something that passed for a style. I went to HeaD AreA after looking on yelp at tons of salons. This salon seemed geared a younger crowd and got great reviews, so I went for it! I was nervous initially because it gives off a very hip, alternative vibe and I tend to be more of a J.Crew, preppy girl. However, I found out quickly that I had no reason to be nervous. Literally everyone at this salon is super friendly, down to earth, and funny... from the front desk person, people who shampoo your hair, to the stylists. They were all giving me suggestions about where to go and what to see since I am new here. I had Emily as my stylist. As far as a review of her: A) She's adorable, and definitely goes with the flow of conversation. She didn't grill me, wasn't awkward, and seemed comfortable with alternating between silence and conversation. B) She is honest about what you need done to your hair. I have never had a stylist tell me honestly how damaged my hair is and what would really be flattering for my face shape. C) She gave me a haircut that flattered my face, can be worn naturally curly, curled with an iron/straightener, or straightened, and showed me how to calm my curls without using heat. D) She didn't push products on me. She gave me a list of what she used, but didn't try to get me to buy any. I did anyways because they were great products, but I really appreciated that she wasn't pushy. The cut I ended up getting was a chin-length bob that looked very 1920s. I have gotten tons of compliments on it all day long at work and from my friends last night (all of whom have very different styles). My current profile picture is not with this haircut, so don't judge that! It looks much better now. If you are new in the area and looking for a great place to get pampered, this is definitely it! read more

I was given a card from Jo at HeaD AreA a while back while at a show. She was with another woman, and they both had gorgeous hair. Sold. I didn't make an appointment at the time, since I'm in the burbs. That was stupid of me. Here's why: Recently, I was walking around downtown and saw HeaD AreA on my phone's GPS. Why not walk over? I did, and was very pleasantly surprised. Everyone has beautiful hair. Short hair, long hair, each stylist looks like a true hair professional. I'm talking hair magazine material, the kind you see in pictures but never get in real life. At the same time, the salon is spacey, maybe even minimalist. There are framed pictures of chic cuts/styles they have done. I was greeted by Jo herself, who even remembered me. Her and the woman I'd met work there/own the place. They were so nice! The atmosphere is cool and inviting. Everyone is friendly. I booked an appointment with Liz. You see, I didn't have the cash to spot the price of the cut, but they have a great alternative that I'd never heard of before. Jo trains her stylists hands-on, with willing participants who get a free hair cut out of the deal. Sign me up! They also send you an email with a confirmation for your appointment. The day of the appointment, I arrived to the same scene. Everyone is so nice, and the atmosphere is cool. The music is great, I love this place already. I get to meet Liz, who is the picture of what you want your stylist to look like. They ask me what I would like to have done, and I show them a picture of a previous haircut from some months ago. Jo gives suggestions to Liz throughout the cut, guiding her. It was really neat to listen to. I was art that was being transformed to the best, most flattering ability. Long story short(ish), I got a bangin' haircut and style. Liz did a perfect job with my hair. Probably the best of my life! I have thick hair, and she cut it and thinned it out perfectly, better than anyone ever had before. Plus they use Bumble and Bumble products, so I smelled amazing. They thanked me for my time, I couldn't stop thanking them for the great job. They also told me that they do bangs/upkeeps for free to keep the look fresh. I instagrammed a selfie afterwards, which I rarely do. People on the street were stopping me to tell me that I looked gorgeous. Am I a model (no, I'm 5'2")? A singer? "I love your hair!" "That's some nice hair!" "Damn, look at you!" all the way back to the train station. Huge ego boost. I didn't want to wash it out that night! Here I am a few weeks later, and it's just as flattering, and growing out quite nicely. I have short hair, so this is especially pleasing. A short cut that looks just as good an inch longer is a good cut. I'll be back as soon as it gets a bit longer. Thanks for reading my long post, I hope you find it helpful :) read more

As a person with extremely thick, curly Jew hair, I have long struggled to find the perfect haircut and the stylist to do it for me. I finally found the answer at Head Area. I've gone to Nick twice now and they have been the best salon experiences ever. The prices are very reasonable (kind of odd considering that it is housed in a really pricey boutique). Stop reading this review and make an appointment RIGHT NOW. You won't be disappointed. read more

I have gotten 4 cuts and two color jobs from JoJo and I have liked 3 out of 4 cuts and 1 out of 2 color jobs. That is high, very high praise from me, as I am pretty difficult to please. The third cut was just not good (razor happy) and the fourth one had to fix the third one. The first color was much too dark. My biggest surprise is actually the price tag: $90 for a pretty basic cut (a bob with a sweepy bang). Also, if you're into warm and fuzzy service, or having a place to sit down while waiting, this place is probably not for you. read more

Hands down the best hair salon in Philly! Joanne and Lee Clapson are the dynamic duo of the styling world. Philadelphians are lucky to have these two talented, down to earth and super cool stylists. If you are REALLY particular about your cut or your color l, I can guarantee you these two have you beat. Until meeting Joanne and Lee, I was never able to style my own hair after visiting a salon. It always looked great leaving the salon but never looked good when I tried to style it at home. Now, I get compliments on my cut or color almost daily. I can literally wash and go AND get compliments. Your hair shouldn't require an hour of effort in the morning. A good cut and brilliant color is a life changer and Joanne and Lee deliver-EVERY TIME. If you haven't checked out their work on Instagram you are definitely missing out @headarea read more

I wish I could say I had a good experience with the hair cut but I truly did not. Sadly enough, the awesome Yelp! reviews and the salon having a self-proclaimed 'edgy' attitude made me choose this place and I came to majorly regret it. My expectations were quite high, but they fell flat. Everyone was nice and attentive, and I liked how friendly they were... but I feel like an idiot for not realizing or really voicing my concerns when I left about how my hair was WAY too short from the way my stylist cut it, and how they didn't achieve what I wanted. I had an already messed up, shorter hair cut from another salon and this just was the icing on the cake. I was, essentially, sheared... see how another reviewer commented way below here not to go because a stylist cut off too much hair? Yeah, I wish I'd listened to them. Emily, my stylist, was razor-happy and cut off far too much hair; she made me have high hopes when she did not achieve most of the things she promised me. When you ask for long layers about 2-3 inches long and get less than an inch of hair in some areas of your head, with very long layers on the side more than 6 inches long, it's going to look weird and uneven...isn't that obvious? They said it would be 'somewhat shorter' the first cut around but I didn't expect my WHOLE HEAD OF HAIR TO BE GONE. The funny part was how the stylist made comments like "Well...at least you have a great face..." and "it's purposely disconnected!" which didn't make sense and also freaked me out, since she was basically saying that my hair cut was not at all good. -__- I didn't realize from being distracted and nervous how much of my hair was being taken off, and it was a disaster. But I felt SO bad because they were actually super friendly, but, I think they were extremely inexperienced with correcting bad hair. Still, it's not actually an excuse. I'm out 50 bucks and my ego is broken, man! Ironically enough, I had to fix my OWN hair and did a BETTER job than the stylist did despite never having gone to beauty school and only liking hair and make-up as a hobby! I only wish now I had just cut my hair myself to begin with, since let me tell you... it would have been better than getting my whole head of hair sheared off with a razor. The razoring not only took too much of my hair off, it made it damaged as well. I've had to do hot oil treatments, collagen shampoos and the like to get it back to par. I'm not sure why this salon has so many beaming reviews; I really am happy for those of you who had a good experience here and love the haircuts or color you got, but I hated mine personally. I would not recommend this salon to a friend...ever. I really wish SO much I could have gotten my money back, or at least just have asked if only to hear the salon owner or whoever suggest for someone to fix it instead of getting my money back as they usually do pointlessly... Hah... it would've been a laugh, considering I had/have NO HAIR LEFT to fix! read more

JoJo is the hair whisperer and I am Pilgrim. I went to her with fried out horrible hair.. to say I was a hot mess is an understatement. With her kindness and precision I now have the best hair ever. No one has ever understood my hair the way she does. She tamed the beast. I go back like clockwork every 8 weeks for cut and color and have never been disappointed. About the salon, it's fantastic. Everyone is really friendly. Complimentary bang trims between appointments. Prices are reasonable for what you get. Also, you get to look around in Matthew Izzo while your hair color works its magic. I would go to any stylist there... they all seem to be very talented. read more

I'm really happy with my new haircut. Ruth was so awesome - I really didn't know what I wanted to do with my hair (having a fear of haircuts) but she was able to calm my anxiety. My haircut wasn't drastic - I have long straight hair, and Ruth put in long layers and gave me really nice side bangs - it looks great. She even discovered my dead straight hair can wave, which I'm excited about. Finally, we chatted about a lot of random topics, finding out we have a lot in common and that we both like the wire season 4. Highly recommended. read more

I searched for hair salons after moving here from boston-- before finding Head Area I was disappointed in many of the services and was actually flying home to get my hair colored. I found Head Area after finding them in "best of" and got an appointment with Jo. Her and her husband own the salon and have done a wonderful job filling the studio with a cool and more importantly friendly staff. I love the vibe - which is urban and edgy and fashionable without any pretentiousness. jo listens to what you want and will assist you with your choices - if you want. The prices are amazing for the results. the only con I have is it is very full- if you miss an appointment expect a wait. read more

Kelly's attention-to detail is amazing. She's styled many friends of mine, and they always look drop-dead gorgeous. She's always so professional and approachable...and a pleasure to know. Her skills are astounding, given her age. If you wanna look gorgeous, ask for Kelly! read more

Had Kerri do a trial for my wedding hair and went in for a touch-up and before heading to my destination wedding. The hairstylist who did my actual hair for my wedding day couldn't stop commenting on how my color was the perfect blend of brown--I always knew Kerri did a great job, but to have another stylist say it hits it home! read more

Super happy with my haircut! Ask for Kyle. She was attentive and made sure that I was completely satisfied before we ended our session. She definitely listened to what I wanted and delivered. Will be coming back! read more

I desperately needed a hair cut so I went to Head Area Salon. First floor of an old building doesn't have a very inviting door, but when I entered I was very surprised. Very young and hip stylists and atmosphere made me relax and enjoy the process, in spite of all noise (the place seemed busy). They have about 8 working stations and 4 hair rinse stations. Steven was my stylist and he seemed very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does! He told me about salon's unique hair cutting technique and it's philosophy where it is not just about a hair cut anymore. The result was not what I wanted and explained, but he did a good job in terms of correct hair cut. And he told me that after his hair cut i will not need one for long, that as my hair grow it will look better and different! Cannot wait! In my opinion $70-$90 hair cut price is over the top, but they exist for 5 years and still shine, so maybe it is just me! Btw, they use Bumble and Bumble hair products which smell terrific! I will go back, just because I know what to expect and it is very hard to find an OK place and good stylist. read more

I am fickle about my hair. I have lived in various cities and have found it hard to remain loyal to one stylist. I lived in NY for seven years and had a number of stylists I called my own in that time, but I always cheated with in a year and eventually went somewhere new. . . . Then I moved back to Philly two years ago and started seeing Steven. He does an amazing cut and color. My favorite part about going to him is that I don't have to explain what I want. I just give a vague, "long is good, this is working, this doesn't, what do you think?..." and then I trust him to do whatever he wants. He is also a very funny conversationalist; what is not to love? read more

I've been coming to Head Area for about a year now. Jo has given me the best haircut of my life...totally transformative. Kyle does my color. She's taken me through a couple of color transitions, and each time she was knowledgable and left my hair looking healthy. I can't recommend these two talented women enough. The atmosphere of the salon is comfortable and fun, like an old school beauty parlor for new school clients! read more

I've been trying out a lot of salon's around the city over the past couple of years, but still hadn't found a place that I actually wanted to go back to--my search is finally over! I saw Grace who made me feel completely comfortable and really took the time to look at my hair first so that she could understand what kind of cut I wanted. At other places I tend to feel rushed around a bit, like they are trying to cram in as many appointments as possible. At Head Area I definitely felt like a priority and I really appreciated how much time Grace spent cutting and drying my hair. I have received a ton of compliments on my new cut, and I can tell it will grow up really nicely. I will definitely be back! read more