J Squared Salon

We were in town for the week and decided to get our hair cut and colored by Frances who has been…read morecutting the hair of my extended family for years. It was easy to call and make an appt and get on her schedule. My teen got her hair cut and blown out, my tween got a cut and color and so did I. A cut for longer hair is around $28 and single color to the whole head starts at $70. We all loved our results. Here's a before and after of my tweens head! Looks great! Cash only! Don't forget to tip the shampooist too!

HAIRCUT/SERVICE I made an appointment for 10:30am the…read morefollowing day and got a haircut just above my shoulders with layers and curtain bangs. For $27 (base w/o tip), it was great for the price and all is included: shampoo/massage, haircut, and blow dry/styling. My only caveat was that my bangs were cut on the thicker/bulkier end and was framed as nicely as it could have been, but considering I was in and out within 30 minutes, I'd definitely come again for both the quality and convenience! PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. Parking garages are also available nearby.

My tween who got a dark red semi-permanent color, cut and style

Bob w/ undercut

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Oscar creation

In Style Hair Studio

4.2(78 reviews)

Visited In Style for the first time this morning, on the recommendation of my wife. I have a pretty…read morebasic haircut request (1 on the sides, high fade, scissor trim) so I serve as the base line for service at hair studios because my request is quite possibly the simplest. First off, the place feels big. Has nice calming music playing in the background so it's a pleasant experience visiting and even sitting in the chair for some time. The wash was about the same length of time as a wash from other places here in Chinatown, but somehow it was significantly more enjoyable. The people here know what they're doing, and my scalp feels much better than it did before, and I didn't even know if was feeling anything before. Cut was ~30 minutes, and $28 + tip. Overall, it's on the pricier end of what I've experienced so far in Chinatown, although not by much. However, the quality of the cut was much better than others. In other places, it feels a bit more rushed or cursory, but I felt like I was getting focused attention on my cut. He spent a lot of it actually in touch up and layering, which was good attention to detail. Honestly one of the best cuts I've gotten in Chinatown. Definitely beats out in quality over other mainstays like Kevin's, but at a slightly higher price point.

We agreed to cut one inch off with minimal layers-I ended up with extreme layers and the front of…read moremy hair lost 4 inches. I'm pretty upset.

After

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Kevin's Hair Salon

4.0(433 reviews)

1.7 mi•Market East

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Solid haircut, fair price. Time and attention were definitely paid to my hair by people who know…read moretheir craft.

I've been coming here for years. They are fast, efficient, and get the job done. I especially enjoy…read morethe hair washing station. The lady washes and massages your scalp/neck. I would probably go back just for that. 9/10.

Balayage (Blonde w grey)

Silver under dye

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Underdye (back) with hair up

Elegance Hair Design

4.6(27 reviews)

Alyssa, the owner, did my roots--great job, super nice salon owner. She asked a lot of thoughtful…read morequestions about my hair and my color. Also gave me my first hair cut in several months, long layers, and trimmed away all the over processed ends. She's very careful about COVID-19 and even took a safety class. You call ahead and you are the only person in the salon besides her. Also, since it's a small salon, it's not expensive (although I gave a big tip because of COVID--and to support a female small business owner of color during pandemic!). If you are on the fence, I'd go (call first). Alyssa also does much fancier coloring jobs, and I might try one in the future. She seems like the right person to take a risk with. The salon has moved to a nice part of South Street (1112 South St.) where I managed to find parking without a problem.

Keep in mind that this location is cash only, and they prefer appointments rather than walk ins!…read more$25 for girls trim and $18 for guys cut. I went to this hair salon in university city for a trim, and I felt that the stylist was knowledgeable about curly/wavy coarse hair. I was a little worried about going to a salon in China town because often the hair type that they see often is smoother / softer which I don't have. But my hair is looking a lot healthier, and they didn't take off too much of my length! The only issue I had was that it took a little longer than I would have liked and I was being switched between two people repeatedly. I've experienced having a different person the was my hair, another to cut my hair, and another to style my hair but I had 2 different people style my hair, probably because it started to get crowded. I wish the entire visit was only an hour but it was closer to 2.5 hours, and other people in the salon were beginning to complain about the wait. My friend also got his hair cut and said he liked the cut, but he was done in about 45 minutes, where usually his cuts take about 30 minutes, then he had to wait for me to be done as well. I will definitely be going back here but I'll be sure to go on a day that I know I have more time. My hair feels super healthy and nicely cut.

Pretty purple for a pretty girl

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Neway Hair Salon

4.1(77 reviews)

1.9 mi•Chinatown

I've gotten a haircut here every six months for the past 2 or 3 years. The man and the woman…read morestylist are both very meticulous and diligent in their craft. I particularly get my hair serviced by the woman most often. They take walk ins. She washes my hair, takes her time cutting my hair, and carefully dries my hair. My bf and his sister now come to this spot as well because of me. Highly recommend.

I wanted a pink streak and a blowout! It was so cute! My hair didn't break after 2 bleaches. This…read morewas my second coloring with Joe and YES HE ATEEEE. I WILL ONLY LET JOE TOUCH MY HAIR NOW! Book. It's worth it 100%

Perfect hair cut!

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Artiva Hair Salon

4.3(173 reviews)

1.9 mi•Chinatown

The stylist was polite enough when I was welcomed in. I told her that I wanted my hair trimmed with…read moremy hair covering my ears, and the top blended in with the sides. She smiled and agreed, and started cutting. In no time at all, she had cut the hair on one side of my head above my ear, which was the opposite of what I asked for, as I have a deformed right ear from decades of combat sports competition, and I wanted it concealed. As she had already ruined my hair on one side, I bit my tongue as she made the other side match it. I was absolutely furious, but what can a stylist do once they've taken too much off? Absolutely nothing. Now I am stuck with a haircut where my deformed ear is visible for the whole world to see because the stylist decided to give me that haircut that she wanted to give me instead of the one that I asked for. I paid for my haircut with a card and departed in a polite manner, but the moment I hit the sidewalk, I could no nothing but scream profanity as the realization that I couldn't cover my deformed ear kicked in. Now I am not only out $18, but I am stuck with a haircut which leaves me open to yet more questions along the lines of "What's wrong with your ear?" [Edit, I called the place and she offered me a refund, but this doesn't undo the damage she did to my personal appearance. I'll take the refund, but this review stands.] I grew the sides of my hair longer specifically to hide that ear, and the stylist decided that she knew better than me where my haircut was concerned, and forced her personal preferences onto my head. That stylist is very fortunate that I have superior control over my temper, because she has left me feeling disfigured with the haircut she gave me, and now that I'm home and trying to style this mess, I see that she couldn't even manage to trim my bangs straight, and the hair on one side is not symmetrical with the hair on the other side. With the mess she left me with, with my deformed ear exposed, I might just shave my head instead of putting up with this terrible thing she did to my head. I am so humiliated that I don't even want to be seen in public looking like this. I went in feeling good about myself and looking forward to the haircut I asked for, and I left with my self-esteem in the gutter. I get upset every time I catch my refection and see what she did to my appearance. I can't go out looking like this. In short, she was absolutely incompetent & unprofessional in providing a haircut according to the very simple instructions I gave her. She shouldn't be permitted to cut hair, and if she has a state license for cutting hair, it should be revoked. The only reason she's getting one star is because I can't give her zero stars. Attached to this review, you'll see two photos detailing how she couldn't even manage to cut my hair evenly. I could have gotten a better cut from a landscaper with a weed-whacker. There is absolutely no excuse for this, and no apology or refund can do undo the damage. I'll have to wear a hat until my hair covers my deformed ear again. Thanks to a stylist who doesn't listen, I get to wear a hat to cover my deformed ear now. As a craftsman and a business owner, I can tell you that this is not how a professional renders a service to a client. **Update** I spoke with the stylist on the phone a short time ago about the refund she told me she would give me, and instead of telling me when I could come down & get it, she began making all manner of excuses as to why she shouldn't refund my money. This is the kind of experience you can expect to have with this hair stylist: first she will ruin your hair, then she will justify her poor work and back-peddle out of any refund she's already offered you. I should have looked at the other 1-Star reviews of this place, because it seems that those people all had a very similar experience to mine. As a small business owner myself, I'm very enthusiastic about supporting small businesses, but not if they're run by incompetent, unprofessional people who refuse to accept accountability for the damage they do, or offer fair compensation in return for those damages.

Ying at Artiva Hair Salon is the best! She styled my little's hair and did mine at the same time!…read moreHer demeanor is so friendly and kind, she is also speedy and considerate of your needs. She adds a layer of personalization that most hair salons and stylists don't add. Her place is cute, adorned with her art work and isn't like most fancy salons, but fancy isn't what we were looking for. She's able to do cuts and color that pops! We will be coming back because of the fun conversation and great prices that match our style.

Ombré without bleaching

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Short style

Top Hair Salon

4.1(11 reviews)

Walked in and they were immediately able to take me. Spent $40 including tip to cut my long hair to…read morea short cut - really good value. Did a great job making sure everything was even and sleek blowout.

I've been getting my hair cuts and keratin treatments from Harvey for over a decade now. I don't…read moretrust anyone else to touch my hair, he always goes above and beyond to make my hair look perfect. I have naturally very wavy, thick, color treated, and coarse hair and Harvey really takes the time to treat my hair carefully, putting in hours of work! He uses the Brazilian blowout line of products and my hair is so soft, silky, and manageable! Honestly where else in this city are you going to find a Brazilian blowout + cut for under $200?!?! And that's including tip (don't forget to tip generously!!!) The salon is also very clean and safe. And in the perfect, most accessible location! Definitely recommend you to check this place out if you want super affordable but also high quality hair cuts and treatments!!

Very nice stylist and patient to work on my hair for 3 hours

Before & after

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AM Salon

3.7(15 reviews)

AM salon is perfect for those who have straight Asian hair type. If you're looking to get a fade,…read morethen this is not the place to be. The interior is bright and newly remodeled, giving it a modern and clean look. They offer many services such as haircut, perm, dye, and even hair treatments. There is even a dedicated person that washes your hair for you before and after your haircut. She is super gentle and thorough. She even massages your head while she washes it! I came in on a Monday around lunch time and they weren't busy at all. Since it was our first time there, we didn't have a stylist in mind. They sat us down quickly and David was the one that helped my husband with his haircut. He is very knowledgeable about Asian hair types as he trained in Tokyo for 6 years. If you show him a photo, he will be sure to match the style you requested through the photo. He will constantly show you what the back looks like through a mirror to ensure that you're satisfied with the results. David is really a perfectionist and he even told me that he's always open to criticism, so if you're unhappy with something, just communicate with him and he will be sure to make it right. There might be a language barrier if you don't speak Chinese but I think a translation app would work just fine. My husband got a Korean style two block haircut and I have to admit it's one of the best haircuts that he has ever gotten! The longer layers in the back blended seamlessly with the shorter portion on the back of his head. My husband is traumatized from getting haircuts because oftentimes you pay a lot for a haircut that you don't even end up liking, but he's glad that he finally found a spot that he will be returning to. For wash and haircut, the price is $28, but they were running a promotion at the time so it ended up costing $23. Overall, I highly recommend this hair salon to those who are looking to get a quality haircut.

Most hair salon in Chinatown only charges $20 or less for men. Their listed price is $28 with…read morepromotions discount is $23. The hairstylist must be in a rush. He left a strand of hair untouched and I had to cut it my myself. Honestly, with my type of hair , I can get a similar cut elsewhere at lower cost.

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Ying's Hair Salon

3.8(16 reviews)

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I 'd been going to Ying's Salon for years. Unfortunately, he closed his Chinatown location, but I…read morewas able to find his new salon in Havertown. The location is Refresh Hair Studio at 2022 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083.

My family &I have been going to Sam since I was just a little girl. Sam used to work at a different…read morehair salon in Chinatown for other people and he opened his own hair salon with his wife and his two daughters. I don't go to anyone else but him! I love how he deals with my fine thin hair. He's fast and talented and I don't let anyone else touch my hair. I've been trying to reach them recently but it says they're permanently closed!! I'm so sad about this news!! I tried calling but the number is out of service and I really wanna know if there is anyway I can get information about the reason for them permanently closing or weather they moved to another location! Please share with us if possible!!

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Ben Hair Salon

3.9(19 reviews)

1.7 mi•Chinatown

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I got to Ben hair salon once every 6-8 months to get Japanese hair straightening done. They know…read morewhat they are doing. It took me some time to discover this salon as not a lot of salons offer Japanese hair straightening. Any Indian ladies who are looking for hair rebounding or permanent straightening, this is the place to be. Obviously they won't touch your hair if have highlights or have colored hair. Love this place and will recommend to all. Ps- it's easy on the pocket too.

I needed a haircut, and lo and behold, most salons are closed on Mondays. Not Ben Hair Salon!…read more With no appointment, I was given a nice, long, tip-worthy shampoo, and then sat in the chair. I wanted to have my hair fixed from a not so perfect cut I got at a salon around the corner (Perfect Cut), and the owner/hair stylist knew what I wanted. He took a long time snipping here and there until he got it to a pc of artwork. My hair turned out almost perfectly, minus the part where he cut it a little bit too short, and my neck got nicked a little from the buzz cutting - but really, my hair looks good. I would definitely come back here again, especially since it cost $20 for my cut plus $5 bc I liked the cut ($2 to the shampoo girl).