So I decided to start my hair locking process and chose Debra as my loctician (it wasn't an easy…read moredecision this is NYC) And I am so happy I decided to go with her. I booked her via StyleSeat which I recommend because her list of service are on there along with the prices. Debra is so sweet and I loved talking to her! She did such a good job and she filled me in on pretty much everything I would need for maintenance. She made sure I was prepared mentally and was just overall amazing. This woman radiates positivity. I cannot to return for my next appointment!

Yelp removed my review because I had a link to the photos on my blog. However, I am adding it back…read morewithout the link. Photos were on Yelp (11/19/2013 Yelp removed the photos of my hair before, during and after the service, presumably at the owners request). I've never seen a Yelp review where the option to add photos was removed so this was clearly done on purpose. The service was originally in July 2012. Photos are on my blog (yelp allows links in profiles). Just search Red Room. I so wanted to like OMHH Red Room Luxe Salon for my straight styles but unfortunately this natural salon just did not prove to be a positive experience. I had been checking out this natural hair salon (advertised as a "blow dry bar") for a while and met the owner, Debra, a few times, including at the African Street Festival at Commodore Barry Park, where I was given a sample of the herbal hair & body wash. She had natural hair (extensions) so again I thought I hit the jackpot. I mistakenly believe that women with natural hair know how to deal with my hair. I have been proven wrong time and time again. I had been wearing twist outs for a few weeks, trying out different products, and the twist out I wore to the salon was done with my own whipped shea butter and aloe mix. My hair was combed out a bit with a wide toothed comb (looked like a shower comb) and rinsed with warm water then washed, twice, with the same hair & body wash that I stated was drying to my hair the prior week. I suspect that the shea butter coating on my hair stopped it from acting as a clarifying shampoo. An OMHH herbal conditioner was used as well as an OMHH light oil and I was placed under a hood dryer for about 15 minutes. I had expected that Hair Rules product would be used in my hair since Debra mentioned several times when we spoke that she uses and likes the Hair Rules line, which is also sold at her shop. Instead she used her own brand, OMHH. I was NOT given the option to choose my own products from her collection and I was not given the option to use Hair Rules products. The conditioner was rinsed out and I was then placed back under the hood dryer to recline for a bit with loose hair. When I asked Debra about this technique, since I was getting a blow out, she said that she likes to remove some of the moisture from the hair before blow drying. I immediately became worried since I know it's more difficult to blow dry my hair once it's already dry i.e. Dominican blow outs on dried, roller set hair use a ton of heat to get my curly roots straight. My hair dries really fast. Although my hair was loose (not roller set) I went along with it to see how this dry before blow drying technique would work. During the blow dry no heat protectant was used; however, my hair was blown out on a cool setting for the majority of the blow out. There was no brush or comb attachment used - just a shower comb. I asked Debra about this and she said she does not like to use a comb attachment since it pulls too much on the hair - breakage presumably? I rarely lose hair when I do my blow out at home so I was unsure of this reasoning. Most salons blow out my natural hair with a brush or comb attachment to make it more smooth, which means less passes of the flat iron. The blow out was not comfortable at first. Debra did listen to me and was more gentle; however, I still was not pleased with the technique of trying to blow out dry natural hair. After the blow out my hair felt very dry, which is not normal for me after a blow out. I mentioned that my hair was looking rough and it felt dry and was told that next time I should get a steam treatment. There was a steamer in the corner near the wash basins. Debra stretched a section of my hair down to show me how much she thought should be trimmed, which was at least 1 inch. I said no, I was not willing to trim that much. We then got into a discussion about the knots in my hair, sections of hair that were not really knots at all but hair that had not been combed out well. She wanted to cut my hair up to the "knots". I explained that I have single strands knots since my small curls, some 1/8 of an inch, wrap around themselves and form tiny knots on individual strands. I told Debra that I rarely wear my hair straight so the single strand knots do not bother me. I then began to pull apart the "knotted" sections of hair to show Debra that it was just tangled hair that was not combed out. I did not feel that my hair required a 1 inch cut. I had not used heat in six months and for 3 of those months I was in twist extensions. My blow out looked like a fluffy afro from the 70s, not like a sleek salon blow out that was prepared for flat ironing. I even said that out loud that I had a 70s afro. When the flat ironing started, I was again worried. No heat protectant was used. I ended up leaving the salon without letting her finish. I washed, blew out and flat ironed my hair when I got home since I wanted to make sure it was not dama

Pressed Studios has such an incredible staff! I recently walked into the salon on a whim, and I'm…read moreso glad I did! Stylist Nyla was incredibly professional and talented. Her wash and set was absolutely perfect, and I even got a trim that I couldn't be happier with. The salon was clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be returning!

I'm growing out my natural hair and I don't really need curly cuts or full service anymore, just…read moremaintenance trims. I booked online and sent the $45 deposit via CashApp, which was the cost of the entire service. I don't actually own a blow dryer, so I washed my hair and brushed it out until it was straight-ish, and that was fine. My partner had a separate appointment and detangled his hair, but they charged him an additional blow drying fee (I don't think he brushed his hair out like I did, maybe that's why?). I showed up about 15 minutes early in the middle of a heat wave, Cece offered me a cold water, and Stephenie started working on me right away. She blow dried my hair a little bit more, with minimal heat. Stephenie was super communicative and showed me what she wanted to cut off. The trim wasn't really noticeable from a distance, which is exactly what I wanted. The salon itself is small and neat, and Stephenie and Cece are super friendly. I'll be back for my next trim in 3 months!

I passed by here to ask the owner a question about pricing. She could not open the door, and said I…read morehad to call to make an appointment. When I did call she said she would call back, and didn't. I wouldn't want someone so rude to do my hair anyway, And it's such a bad policy to not let people make an appointment inside your salon. What if I needed her to look at the texture or the condition of my hair?

Came here randomly on a sale. SO impressed! Orlando styled my hair better than anyone I can…read moreremember .... Beautiful studio & friendly happy conversation. This will be my new go to salon. Thank you!

I am soooooo crazy late on my review and I'm literally sitting in the salon RIGHT NOW waiting for…read morePrincess to finish my mom's hair so I'll make the best of this time! I can't say enough wonderful things about RAE Beauty Company! From the very first consultation I had with Rae back in the summer, I felt like I'd found a true gem. Rae (the owner) is both personable and professional. She truly knows her craft. When I first walked in, I was feeling down about my hair changes due to my health, and Rae didn't just give me a hair consultation, she gave me a safe space to vent and feel heard. It was like talking to a sister who just happened to be a hair expert. Rae was so thoughtful, giving me great advice on what would and wouldn't work for my hair in my situation, and suggesting alternatives that made me feel confident again. It was a blend of a consultation and a much needed mini-therapy session. You just don't get that kind of warmth and genuine care everywhere. On top of that, my stylist Princess was equally amazing. She's professional, skilled, and just so easy to talk to. I LOVE her personality! She explained every step, listened to my preferences, and made me feel like I'd known her forever. The whole salon atmosphere is welcoming, calm, and so comfortable. It's a beautiful well lit salon with a zen like atmosphere. Even the hair washing bowls and chairs are designed in a way that put my mom at ease, which is a HUGE DEAL for us. At 84, she's particular about comfort now that's she's dealing with a spinal issue. The day that I had my hair done, Princess brought her to the sinks so she could test out whether or not she would be able to withstand the hair washing/ rinsing process. She left that day feeling hopeful. She had her hair relaxed today and she left feeling absolutely pleased and pain-free. In short, if you're looking for a place that treats you like family, knows their stuff, and leaves you feeling beautiful inside and out, RAE Beauty Company is it. I highly recommend them! I wish I had more photos of my hair, Princess gave me faux boho locs which I loved and my mom had a relaxer today and a MUCH needed trim.

Rae Beauty Co is the best salon. This was approximately my 4th visit but 2nd for my Keratin…read moretreatment followup. I'm so happy with the treatment. Due to heat damage and needing a new routine, I decided to do a keratin treatment in Jan 2026. Since than my hair has grown and the past heat damage has improved, it's been very manageable and I finally was able to get good days with my braid outs LOL. But other than that, Rae is such a beautiful, professional young woman and a great conversationalist. Her business atmosphere is so inviting and the snacks come on IYKYK !

SO sooo happy with my visit! I haven't put heat on my hair in months, but needed a switch up from…read morethe DIY protective styles, so I booked a silk press. It's at discount on Thursdays which was a plus! I'd suggest confirming appointment time, since available slots listed online may not necessarily be. I arrived for my 3:30 appointment and was seen promptly. Jasmine was professional and sweet. I was a little nervous trusting a new stylist with my natural kinks since my hair had finally started to recover after years of over processing and heat--but I'm glad I did. She knew her work and did minimal manipulation. She also pointed out some damaged areas. It was such an easy process. I was in and out in a little under an hour and half and beaming from ear to ear (under my mask). The shop is also very cute, with neon signage and Pinterest worthy decor details. When I want another straight look, I know where I'll be!

Wow! This was my 1st time but definitely not the last! I got a silk press and trim and it's…read morebeautiful! Jasmine knows her stuff. Thank you Jasmine, you're awesome!

Deitra was very nice but the outcome of my hair was just okay. I was referred to this salon through…read moremy partner and thought it would be a perfect time saver for my upcoming week. The amount it time it took for my hair to be completed was roughly 2.5 hours which was great! Only downside is, it felt like some parts of the process were a bit rushed. Hair wash was just okay, didn't feel like a deep/thorough scrub like I'm used to when getting a wash. There also felt like no real detangling was done, not even by hand. Trim was done very quickly and honestly just not pleased with the outcome as I still have fairy knots and split ends. I got mini twists for my style and this is where most of my rating is coming from. Deitra can twist hair very fast which is great, but one thing I noticed is that she doesn't twist down to the very end of the hair, leaving it untwisted and unfinished. After a day or so, it ends up just looking frizzy and undefined for my hair type. In addition, since my hair wasn't properly detangled, there were small clumps/knots of hair caught at the bottom of the twists that I had to snip out. I ended up having to redo my hair after a day and honestly felt like I wasted some money after this experience. Kinda of disappointing since my partner had a way better experience compared to mine despite us purchasing the same treatment and style. I also found it kind of odd that I wasn't asked much about my hair and/or my goals for it, as that's just been my experience with past natural hair stylist, but I understand everyone is different.

I had an exceptional experience here on 3/10/2021 with hair stylist Solomon. My appointment…read moreconsisted of a Steam treatment, Trim, and Silk Wrap. The best part of my experience was Solomon talking me through each step of the process of doing my hair. I learned a lot throughout my appointment in terms of what products to use and hair techniques for maintenance. Solomon is very professional and attentive. As far as COVID guidelines are concerned they were met. Both Solomon and I had a mask own during the appointment and we were the only ones in the salon at the time. The salon is very clean and chique. I look forward to my next appointment here for a wet rod set in the near future.

Have you ever had an experience with getting your hair done where you are not sure about the style…read moreat first but then you grow to love it after "living with" the style for a week or so? Well this is definitely NOT one of those situations. I was in a rather desperate situation because the woman who usual does my braids was unavailable due to illness. So after searching yelp for someplace that is professional while being in my price range, I can upon Lady Leo Beauty Salon. I was able to make a same day appointment with Shenel, the resident hair braider and after previewing the pictures online, I was excited to get my summer style. I choose something simple and quick, cornrows of alternating size braided back into a bun. This was something basic that I didn't feel was easy to mess up. I did not get my hair washed or even blow dried, from start to finish my style which should have taken no more than two hours took over 4! I read the review of another helper about time being an issue for the, so this was no so surprising for me. After all quality takes time right? Wrong! After weather numerous comments by Shenel about how thin my edges were and dry my hair was (I had just taken out my kinky twists and my hair needed some TLC, which I tried to explain to her), I had to sit through her rough mishandling of my hair. I am not were near tender headed but I had to bite my tongue more than once. They braids were so tight I could not even touch the or bear to have her put them up into a bun. I told her they were tight and to her credit she tried to use steam to loosen them up. This did not work well and I have to take 825 mg of ibuprofen (a throw back from my Caesarean section this past winter). I left in pain and upset because she had braided on the very baby hairs which she complained were too thin. By then I was so tired I just wanted out. I paid the 80 fee ( nowhere near worth the style I received) forewent a tip and hurried out of the shop vowing not to return. I am writing this review a week after my experience because the pain from the tight braids remains and I am upset that I wasted my money because I now have to take out the braids that I received only last Monday! The cornrows which she placed on my baby hairs literally detached from my head from the stress of being braided too tight. Please do make the same mistake I did, please go elsewhere for your braids. Please see the attached pictures as a cautionary tale from my experience.

Consistent, knowledgeable, reliable, and reasonably-priced!…read more That about sums it up! Karen, who owns the salon, is great! After moving to NY, I was very apprehensive about finding someone to do my hair. But, I'm so glad I stumbled across her shop (after several terrible experiences elsewhere). She is definitely the only one in NYC I will let touch my hair! Karen really takes the time to talk with her clients about their hair and figures out a hair care plan and style that is suitable for ultimate growth. She also has several treatments (oil and protein) that she encourages her clients to use to perpetuate healthy hair and growth. Beyond that, she is extremely friendly and accommodating (she has squeezed me in on short notice when I desperately needed it, something I really appreciate it). Also, she is all about doing what's in the best interest of your hair! So, she's not afraid to let her clients know when a style or color request may be damaging to the hair--a very important characteristic to have as a hair care professional! I think the prices are reasonable, and there are no surprises, as all the rates are listed on the wall. I typically get full sew-ins which take approx. 4.5 hours, but are well worth the time! You can't rush quality, which is definitely what you can expect to receive. I am constantly complimented on my hair every time I get it done! So, definitely check out the salon! I've been going for 1 1/2 years, and I'm very satisfied!

My hair was damaged due to a prior hairstylist. Seeking for hair repair I was referred to Rolletta…read more By far the best she was outstanding I haven't had braids in a few years. It came out very nice I left the braids in for almost a month with no scarf worn. The braids still look fairly new and edges are fuller and longer. I highly recommend her for all ages. BOOK ROLLETTA