Hair boutique is an absolute gem. I've had the honor to have my hair cut, dyed, and styled by the…read moreowner of this salon well before she opened her own space. I thought it was necessary to post my original review, back in 2014, on her new and improved business on Yelp. It is pasted at the end of this review. Hair boutique's space is quite gorgeous. It's airy and glamorous. It is never too loud or too crowded but always friendly stylists there to greet you. Justina is a pro. Not only is she genuinely a great person, always up on your life and great conversation, she's incredibly talented hair stylist. I followed her to this location by no mistake. It was very important to keep her as her work is unmatched. I've also had my hair cut by Joanna, who also works here. This was when I was crunched for time and Justina had no availability. I did not leave disappointed! The talent is endless at this salon. It's really a lovely experience and I refuse to go anywhere else. You don't get the catty nature of other salons, it's really so very pleasant. I've had, caramel, blonde, and even silver/titanium hair done beautifully by Justina. I've had hair cuts and highlights... (posted some pictures of all her work). If you're looking for a new salon, this is it. She's the best in the game. Older review at her old location from 2014: I found my new salon! I went in and they knew exactly what they were doing without knowing the entire history of my hair. The woman cutting my hair explained the way my cowlicks were and to what extent I should cut my bangs for quick easy ready styling. She listened to exactly what it was I was looking for and then applied her knowledge in a conversation to reach a conclusion that would best suit me PRIOR to starting the cut. They show you before each cut to make sure the length they are taking off is correct and they will not get "scissor happy". Anytime they are going to take more off than you anticipate, it will not be done with out communicating to you prior. I have been going to a top notch salon my entire life and moved 45 minutes away from it. I needed a good cut and quick. I read the other reviews and figured I would give this place a go... Sorry $100 hair cuts... you've been officially replaced! I have been recommending this place to everyone that has complimented my beautiful layers and just in regular conversation. TRY THIS SALON! You will NOT be disappointed!

Let me start off with the fact that everyone was nice and place was small but cute. I wanted an…read moreall over color and was told no and that just roots can be done because i have dark hair and it cant be lightened at all, although I've had it lighter before...to not be difficult I said ok to just the roots because I'll just go elsewhere for what I wanted to achieve. Once I saw that they said no to an all over color I opted out of getting cut as I originally wanted. i feel I could have just done my roots at home and saved myself the money. I said I didn't want black and they didnt try at all to go lighter I feel my hair is still dark if not darker. on top of that I was left with dye all over my forehead lol. I really just wanted to leave at that point so I also opted out of the blow dry. So disappointed, had been 6 months since I did my hair and was looking forward to it. I am sure they do great work, but not sure working with dark hair is their strong point.

Me and my daughter had a wonderful experience. My daughter got her whole head dyed with some added…read moremoney shots. And I also got my whole head dyed with highlights and added a little fun purple to the ends. Very nice inside with friendly staff.

Honestly, the worst experience I've ever had in my life. They ruined my daughter's hair. I would…read moredefinitely not refer to please be aware. Do not enter this place. And the manager is a horrible person.

Probably the first time in my life I actually got what I asked for when I wanted a little trim…read more You'll be happy to hear that to them "a little trim" is in fact.... A little trim and not 3 inches of length like other places do lol! She was also so quick and it turned out perfect!! Very sweet ladies, they all foster a comfortable and welcoming environment :) I will be going back!

I'm not sure what shocked me the most, the ultimate cost for my "bayalage" or the color, and why…read moreit's so hard to be honest about how it comes out in the moment. I am just passing though NJ, but after some Google search I found this salon. It was close to me and the cost seemed reasonable on their website (135+ for bayalage). Which is totally normal for my hair, it's usually 250 after tip. My salon experience cost me 414 after tip, which is mind blowing-I was so flawed over the price my hair color didn't hit until the next morning. I shouldn't have offered to pay before the service was over, I was just being kind so the owner didn't have to come back and close up after us. I never got a recept or a breakdown of what I was charged for. I have a feeling I was charged for additional services I didn't ask for, nor should have been warranted for a bayalage. I had Yngrid as my stylist and I LOVE how she cut and thinned my hair, but she missed the mark on the color after showing her pictures and telling her how I wanted it. Ultimately my hair was just highlighted an ugly gray color, it was "glazed," which I've never had done, and a root treatment...the point of a bayalage is that it doesn't start at the root, which I had stated in the chair...I wanted it to start a few inches from my root. Therefore a root treatment should have never been needed to "blend" the color. While I was also getting my hair done a client came in because she was not happy of the color of her hair. If I had time I would have gone back to have them tone it but I'm on the go and work late. I took time out of work to have my hair done (it was very over due). Overall this salon over charges for services, and it seems like the artists just do their own thing. If you can't simulate the style in the photos don't do the hair!

This is the best hair saloon ever. Very professional stuff and Kate, the owner, is amazing. She…read moretakes her time to hear what you want and tell you what you need. I have been their customer for more than 3 years and unfortunately I moved to another state but every time I go to nj I make my appointment. Highlights and color outstanding. Very reasonable prices. Just make sure you go to your appointment!! Highly recommended.

I found out about Kate and her awesome talent through one of my best friends. I needed to find…read moresomeone quick and Kate was gracious enough to squeeze me in as a favor to my friend. Little did Kate know I was leaving my appointment with her and going straight to a wedding! ( no pressure) Also not only a cut but color and highlights!!( and on a Saturday!) To Kate's credit she took it in stride, so easy to talk to and discuss what would work for me. I have had some bad experiences in past, but Kates skill and artistry were apparent by the time I walked out of there. I received so many compliments that night and to this day. The best compliment was my husband who was thrilled with the look. Thank you Kate!

Great service Barbara is the best!!! Very professional and great attention to all their customers…read more I highly recommend it.

DO NOT GO HERE. I went to get a simple haircut and the woman combed my hair so carelessly and…read moreharshly that my hoop earring got stuck to it, causing a huge rip in the cartilage of my ear. I had to then go to Urgent Care to get the earring removed. So terribly NEGLIGENT on her part and unprofessional. I am surprised that this woman even received her beauty license. This accident has caused me to take medication and possibly even get stitches. I cannot stress enough to never set foot in this place.

My experience with Ali was sensational to say the least. This was my first time coloring my hair,…read moreand thus I was a little nervous and did not know what to expect. However, from the start Ali made me feel at ease with his kindness, transparency, and professionalism. He made sure that I was informed about the process, certified he understood exactly my desired outcome, showed me a catalogue of color options, and broke down the cost for the treatment, all of which made me feel very comfortable and gave me a sense of trust. One knows an expert when they encounter one, and Ali struck me as exactly that before I even knew he has been doing this for 20 years! My hair is dark brown, thick, and long, so we knew the process would be long and laborious. I asked him for blonde highlights and ombre look, so we did a strand test before to make sure my hair would lift well, which it did. He proceeded to spend more than two hours patiently applying foils on very fine strands of hair, which was to ensure the result would be well blended and natural-looking. I greatly appreciated the fact that he not once rushed through it. You could tell he's a perfectionist, which is exactly what one wants from a colorist. Between bleaching, washes, toner, cut and styling he spent a total of 6 hours on my hair, and the result was perfection. In addition to his sensational work, his personality and temperament were things that stood out to me. He was very patient, attentive, and fun to talk to. Elite is very lucky to have him, and I will use him for my future salon sessions. Look: blonde highlights, ombre and balayage Cost: $560 for balayage (about 350), toner (aprox. 125), and cut (65).

I had such a wonderful experience getting a Russian fill-in manicure with design by Viktoria! She's…read morealso really sweet too. The attention to detail was noticed and my nails look flawless and natural. I really appreciated the care taken to make sure the shape and cuticles were perfect. I highly recommend this service if you want your nails to look both polished and unique.

Where do I start, I have been looking for a salon I can truly trust when it came to my hair. My…read moreluck! Violet Concepts Salon opens in the building I live in. What a good start! Lol I happen to go in one day and introduce myself to my new neighbor (Johanna the owner) who instantly greeted me with a big smile, so after a few mins I explain a few concerns I had about my hair and she gave some advice, I decided to make an appointment for a cut and color. Wow! I loved it! she knew exactly what I wanted and she made it happen. Johanna loves her job and you can tell through her work, it's more then just a business for her! Oh! and her assistant is a sweet heart! The picture is just an example of how this is more then just a business, this is her passion, she absolutely loves what she does. I was greeted with this as soon as I sat down in July since she knew that day I was celebrating my birthday! Priceless! Love everything about this salon! Johanna is definitely someone I can trust with my hair and I'm glad I finally found a salon.

A session at Violet Concepts is more than just a hair appointment--it's truly an experience. From…read morethe moment you walk in, you're welcomed with your choice of a cocktail or coffee, along with a snack, which sets a relaxing and upscale tone. Appointments run on time, the stylists are highly trained, and they use top-of-the-line products. My hair has never felt healthier or looked better. I highly recommend them!

Never felt i could trust and like a hair salon but Corte Tropical is the best hair salon to go to…read more They give you the look that you want and they do it without damaging your hair. They take very good care of your hair and you. Very hard dedicated workers. They are super attentive to you and your hair. I can honestly say i found my one and only hair salon to go to for life!!. I loved it there and the most important..I LEFT HAPPY FROM THERE. AND MY HAIR LOOK GREAT!!! THANK YOU CORTE TROPICAL

I have been contemplating for a long time of doing highlights to my hair which is naturally curly…read moreand dark brown I showed the Stylist Cecilia a picture of what I was looking for and she sure enough did exactly what I wanted and assured me that she will make sure to protect my hair I was so happy with the turnout!

I finally found a place that I can highly recommend!! John…read morehis staff are the best of the best!! My cuts and color are always perfect! I work at a dental office and I always get ask"where do you get your hair cut? They absolutely love it! Go! If you are looking for a great hair salon YOU FOUND IT HERE!! You will not regret it!

have been coming here for almost 15 years NEVER will i come here again ... once teresa left the…read moreservices were horrific and careless. today i got called to come earlier than my appointment due to cancelations. i drive over an hour to come each time. i first scheduled with deysi previously big mistake. john took over worse mistake. and it was supposed BOOKED to be a dark rooted ombre. when she realized it wasn't color the last appointment she stopped mid service and said she didnt have time to finish? im not sure if they were overbooked and already couldn't fit me? i still paid $75 john told me to come back that he would finish the incomplete service then charged ANOTHER$130 . I TIPPED HIM $50 ... only to go home to find roots and underneath were missing color and not dyed at all. i had a 3 almost black on red hair... very noticeable... i had strangers telling me! needless to say i had to DRIVE AN HOUR A THIRD TIME JUST TO CORRECT THE ORIGINAL SERVICE AND TO BE EASY I LET HIM DO A BASIC SOLID COLOR DESPITE SPENDING 140+$75 and tip..... 3 months later THIS TIME- i need my color redone. i booked for 5 pm and got a call at about 1:30 that john had cancelations and to head over right away that he will take me sooner. so i changed other scheduled appointments around to attend my hair appointment sooner and moved them later.... thinking i would get in sooner and get out sooner since the receptionist said i would be his next client..... i was in for a solid color dye this time. instead he sis my dye and then circulated me in between clients and other peoples services while i waited in between.. rinsed me out and i reminded him i have an hour to drive in torrential rain.... despite that he did a woman's hair cut while i waited.... claiming the conditioner needed me to sit under the dryer for 30 minutes.... it is almost 5:30 pm at this point..... and as it got darker and the rain was getting worse i started to panic that by time i was done it would be bad driving home.... thankfully he started my hair cut.... then another client walks in and although all i needed was a blow out he claimed i needed to sit under dryer while he did another haircut who just walked in.... another 20-25 minutes... he said to "let my hair get flat" while the conditioning was needed i still wanted volume in my hair rather than a greased down slick look... i was getting the blow out for volume.... he trimmed my bangs but would not dry them so that i could see if they are even/how it is supposed to look. just took other client.... when i explained i had a very long drive and was worried about the rain and that i did not want my hair to be flat he started to become very nasty..... when the client wad finished he took his payment then asked me to finally sit down to be dried because i was sitting there wet waiting just to be blown out..... then noticed the roots are again uneven and lighter than the rest of my hair like again they did not get saturated/coated evenly down to the root... some are red some are dark 3 brown....... im about to cry at this point bc somehow he bacame nasty yelling at me as if it was MY fault that the same careless issue occurred and its been over 3 hours already and it needed to be re-dyed and he left literally no time to fix it... clearly he did did not have time to fix it... so he said just dry it more and see... i chalked it up to a loss that i would just deal with uneven color and get out of there. i simply just asked if he could wet my hair again to put the volume back so its not flat and greasy looking and he responded very nastily.... when i explained that the receptionist told me to come earlier and i arrived at 3:30 i didnt expect to be out almost 3.5 hours and that i moved my earlier appointments to 7:30 pm thinking i would come sooner and he would get me out sooner.... (he instead used the time to do clients in between each step of my service) he said "OH STOP. i cant deal with the aggravation i waited for you.... i do extra time than i should for you.......... (i got there 2.5 jours earlier than my original appointment time) and somehow a 1.5-2 hour service turned into 3 hours... he became so nasty i said ok well i do not have to come back...... he refused to even trim my bangs correctly after cutting chunks out of them.... and honestly this is a blessing in disguise. highlights start centimeters out from root, 3 separate bad dye jobs. 2 appts cur mid service bc of overbooking and a completely lopsided haircut... no service is good because they are burnt out and do not care anymore it was time to leave when owner started blaming clients for careless mistakes during the service while still taking their money. he was tipped $50 in an uneven dye just to claim he gave me a "free service" to dye uneven roots he left the week prior. Deysi got $30 tip just to dye my roots and tell me to come back to finish weeks later. about 8 hours wasted just driving in 6 months . not worth it!

Decided to try this place out for a quick trim. Upon entering, the salon is beautiful, clean and…read morevery modern! Everyone was so friendly and offered coffee or water. I also didn't have to wait to be seen for my appointment, which was a plus. Val was great, she listened to exactly what I wanted, then gave me a great cut. So many times I've tried different salons, and was scared of the outcome-but not this time. She had lots of helpful advice and took her time, which I really appreciated. She seems very knowledgeable and cares about her clients. I've had some terrible experiences in the past so I will definitely pay her a visit again in the future!

Came to town for a big family event and wanted soft, fluffy loose curls updue. What I got instead…read morewas a messy, overly-pinned updo -- bobby pins were visible and sticking out all over the back of my hair, nothing like what I asked for. See the photo. I went back and asked her to fix it, but it came out even worse. I ended up unhappy with my hair for the entire event. A complete waste of money and time.