The best haircut I've ever had! Missy is amazing as always…read more Comfortable, clean environment and a great team.

After I moved to the Berkshires 4 years ago, I still had my hair cut in NY, where I used to live…read more Decided I needed to find someone local and I did. Missy is great! She knows just how to cut what I envision. And she's so easy to talk too.

Loft 48 represents the best of Lenox. No one can cut my hair like Christie and I have tried salons…read morefrom Boston to NYC!

My first time at Loft 48, and Megan cut my hair just the way I wanted it. I would return there for…read moresure.

After receiving a series of poor haircuts (terrible styling, wrong cut for my face and hair…read moretexture) from fancy places, I cut it myself for over 10 yrs with good results most of the time. But i finally needed a change and searched online for the best reviews of local salons and chose Shear Design (despite the fact there are many salons in my small town including some upscale ones). I asked for an app't with a stylist who would listen to me and work with my needs. Jeanna was that person, an intelligent thoughtful young woman who spent over an hour and a half with me from consultation to final blow dry. She paid attention to the photos of cuts i brought, the shape of my face (round), my age (late 50's), the texture of my hair (thinning, course, prone to fuzzing out and losing its shape in humid conditions). She was able to take my suggestions and merge them with what would work for me. She showed me some great styling tips when i thought I knew them all! And I ended with a spectacular cut that is incredibly versatile (smooth or wavy) and easy to maintain. It was really put to the test yesterday in a big thunderstorm in which my head was drenched. I smoothed it back with my fingers and let it dry naturally. The hair formed itself beautifully into its naturally wavy state that looked just as good today with just a comb through it as it did yesterday. The cut wasn't cheap, but it was worth every penny. I highly recommend this salon and Jeanna.

Disappointed. Arrived 5 min early for my appointment and waited patiently with no explanation…read more Checked in again when it was 15 min after my 1hr appointment was scheduled for and told she's coming but no explanation. 22 min after appointment time the esthetician came out and said, "okay I'm ready." No explanation or apology until I noted the time. Then an insincere "oh yes sorry I am a few minutes late." 22 minutes is not a few minutes late and I had a meeting I was not going to make at this rate, so I left. Stuff happens but really disappointed in the communication and customer service.

I go to Danielle several times throughout the year for my highlight touch ups. I am very picky when…read moreit comes to who I let process and/or cut my hair (after multiple bad experiences in the past.) But Danielle gets it right every time. She always finds out EXACTLY what I'm looking to have done. Where some hair stylist may hear "highlights" and assume they know how I want my hair to look, Danielle asks for specifics (shade of blonde? natural look? etc.) I also had Danielle do my makeup in August 2015 for a wedding I was in. I wanted a natural look that was just bold enough to stand out in photos. She nailed it! I've also been spray tanned by Danielle - which resulted in a natural bronze look. The only downfall was that it eventually faded back to my normal pale skin tone. Throughout every beauty experience, Danielle has given me her honest opinion. She will tell me what hair color works best for me, what hair cut works best for my face shape, etc. I really respect that because I don't ever feel like she's just trying to sell me on something or rush me through. She's patient and relaxed, a true professional. She's also extremely educated and up to date on all things beauty related. So if you're looking for compliments on your beauty, Danielle is the girl you want to see!

So here's my story. I'm a wedding planner and so I never leave bad reviews, this is tough for me to…read morewrite. I hired Danielle Pierce to do my hair and makeup for my big day, Oct 7 2023. I signed a contract for hair and makeup and she took my card information on a contract via email, illegally hooked it up to a cash app account, and drained my account. I emailed my contract and card information over in a PDF attachment to her, and then she emailed back and asked if I have cash app. I said I didn't, and the next day my bank alerted a transaction that said Cash App Evan Bonzo for $500 and since that was her minimum and I had told her I'd pay it in full I thought that's what it was. It seemed like a weird way to do it, since I don't even have cash app, but she sent me a receipt two days later and said her accountant had taken care of it, so I thought -- that's it, paid. Then more money came out from the same thing a week later ($400), cash app under the same name. So, I said something to her about it and asked her if it was her. She said it was not, and she didn't recognize the name, she said she has been hacked too and I should talk to my bank. When I explained that I do not see the $500 she said she pulled and sent me a receipt for she responded that she actually never received my deposit after all. When I said I wanted her accountants information so that I could talk to the person that was supposed to have charged my card because I'm filing fraudulent charges and wanted more information, she did not respond to that question. She simply keeps letting me know that I can mail a check, since she now claims she never got my deposit. When I look her up her website has been taken down, and all of the most recent reviews are how people never got their deposits back. Not to mention, her business isn't listed on the Better Business Bureau website, even as an unaccredited business... so basically, it's all a sham. All in all, horrible experience and I wouldn't recommend her to anyone unless you want to lose your money and never get it back. I've filed a police report, and taken the proper steps with bank to stop the card -- but do not trust this woman!

best haircuts I've gotten anywhere in the Berkshires, clean relaxed environment, very professional…read moreand kind. and priced fairly highly recommend

Just got my hair done with Logan. He is absolutely amazing! I got a full foil and cut. He talked to…read moreme about my hair goals and the best way to achieve them. I felt very comfortable and confident in his chair. Highly recommend!

My kind of place. Judi was kind enough to take me last minute on a summer Saturday and listened to…read morewhat I was looking for in a trim. Clean, bright comfortable salon in a retail strip with good parking. Very nice cut and blow dry for a reasonable price. Made my weekend! Will definitely return.

I've been a regular at Avant Garde for the past five years. I have a shorter haircut that requires…read morefrequent trims... Any ladies with short hair who may read this will appreciate how difficult it is to find someone to give you a good cut AND give you what you asked for AND at an affordable price. A variety of clientele frequent Avant Garde; young and old, men and women. There seem to be quite a number of regular, happy customers. In addition to cuts, I know Avant Garde offers various other salon services, such as styling, waxing and dye, but I've never utilized those services here so I can't really comment on them. PROS: The decor/ atmosphere is bright and fun. It's very clean. Judy (the owner) is an excellent stylist. She is fast and precise. She is friendly but a nice departure from those obnoxious hairdressers who force an uncomfortable conversation on you while holding you hostage in their chair. You know the ones I mean. She also won't pressure you into spending more on additional products/ services that you don't really want/ need. And, HELLO, a wash, cut and dry costs $20. You won't find that anywhere in Albany except maybe the mall salons... and even some of those are pricier. If you want to bring a photo in to show her the cut you want, she will duplicate it perfectly. They do take walk-ins and she will squeeze you in if she can. CONS: It's a little off the beaten path, about 3.5 miles from the NY/MA border, in a small strip mall next to a gun shop. I suppose that sort of adds to the allure, though. The business hours are short, and she is usually closed before 1pm on Saturday. I would strongly recommend calling ahead to schedule an appointment, as they have a small staff. For a while it was just Judy working there, but I understand she's recently brought on a few other people. Things can sometimes feel a little rushed for this reason, too. I will continue to come here for my cuts, assuming I don't find someone with this level of quality closer to home. Try her out; you won't be disappointed. Just don't go on Saturday and bump me out of an appointment.

Very skilled and reasonably priced haircut. Angela was fabulous! I highly recommend this salon!read more

Sara Giovine is the only person I trust with my hair. She always knows exactly what I need, whether…read moreit's a fresh cut, color, or just a confidence boost. Sara is talented, professional, and loves making her clients even more beautiful. Book her now, I promise you won't regret it!

Monique was amazing! She did what I thought was impossible and spent a lot of extra time doing…read moreit. I definitely chose the right salon and will definitely be returning! I highly recommend divine hair design!

I booked two appointments with Monique. The phone number is in the 413 area code. The address is on…read morethe corner of Elm Street and Holmes Road. When I got there for the appointment, I found out that Monique has not been the owner for several years and she claims that Yelp hasn't updated the site. Everyone's time was wasted. So much for relying on Yelp.

Sabrina is a miracle worker! In my 52 years, my hair has never looked better!…read more Comfortable atmosphere. Welcoming staff. Talented stylists. Affordable pricing. You're treated like a person. Not a "client"

Bella was my hair stylist for my wedding in September. She was so amazing throughout the entire…read moreprocess. There was constant communication and she answered any (and there was a lot) of questions I had. Day of the wedding, she was there on time, did all of our hair and makeup absolutely perfect, and had a smiling face the entire time. I highly recommend Bella for anyone's wedding!