Pinky Nails

Service is great, on time if you have an appointment. Professional , definitely good quality…read more Always busy

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!

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

12 inch hair donation!! Long to pixie. Thank you Frances!

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Left is what I asked for n a tad longer, right is what i got (by Frances) thumbs up!

In Style Hair Studio

4.2(79 reviews)

1.9 mi•Chinatown

Digital perm with Allen. He was attentive and understand what the customer wants. Although it's…read morenot 100% like the picture, but the hair doesn't come out dry. I got recommended by a friend, so now Allen will be my go to stylist!

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.

The after

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Kevin's Hair Salon

4.0(435 reviews)

1.8 mi•Market East

•$$$

I haven't gone to a salon in quite a bit but desperately needed a trim and cut refresh. I have…read morethin Asian hair (just a lot of it) and wanted layers to give volume and movement to my hair. The hair washing was pleasant, the water wasnt scorching hot but also not cool/toom temp. And a nice amount of pressure while giving the scalpal massage. My stylist was quick and understood exactly what I needed - I think the haircut took all of 20 minutes. They do let you pay with card and can tip via venmo if you don't have cash (I had forgotten some cash).

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.

Silver underdye

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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.

If you're an Asian guy looking for a reasonably priced haircut, this is THE place to go. Alicia or…read moreAlyssa (sp?) is the owner and extremely good at cutting hair. Whenever I move to a new city and go to a new place, I can never quite articulate the hairstyle I usually get (usually I just say "2" on the sides and finger length on top). Inevitably I get a new variable cut that is either too short or long on top. At this place, all it took was one visit! On top of this, I am usually too cheap to get a shampoo, but since it is already included in the $15 price, it is an added bonus on top of a quality cut. Highly encourage anyone in Philly to give this place a try!

Pretty purple for a pretty girl

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Neway Hair Salon

4.1(78 reviews)

1.7 mi•Chinatown

I got my hair cut by the woman working here (didn't get her name)! I got ~2-3 inches off with…read morelayers and bangs. The haircut included a wash and blow dry/styling at the end for just $30. She did a good job of making sure I was happy with the length and bangs, confirming with me before she made the cut! Definitely a go to place for a consistent, affordable haircut.

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(172 reviews)

I wanted a short shag that would grow out nicely so Ying Jing did her magic for $25…read more Left was fresh cut back in March, Right is four months later plus an at home bleach job (yeet). The place is tiny and classical music plays in the background. Her original paintings are hung on the wall and are very beautiful. She makes you feel comfortable and doesn't force you with small talk.

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.

Ombré without bleaching

Short style

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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

3.8(16 reviews)

I was recommended by friends, who strongly appreciated about the hair cut and the protein hair…read moretreatment. So I tried today, cut short hair style, and did protein hair treatment. Michel was really patience and generous welcome, he was explaining nicely and professionally about how to take care for our hair falling problem. Michel cut a cute hair style for me, and after the hair treatment, it turned to the smooth and shiny feeling of hair. The vibe of the salon is relaxed and comfortable. ( Michel and Anson were recommended by my friends, and I strongly suggest them as well now.)

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.

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Ying's Hair Salon

3.8(16 reviews)

1.7 mi•Chinatown

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.

Always good. Cash…read moreOnly. As well, shampooing a head of time (free) AND after (also free). Its like a ten minute head scratch. Hooray for that.

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Ben Hair Salon

3.9(19 reviews)

1.9 mi•Chinatown

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).

Store front closed at night

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Tracy H.

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10 years ago

My new favorite place! I just moved to fishtown and I am very pinky with the nail salons I go to because not everyone understands what I want or overcharges me, but NOT here. The prices are way cheaper than Levittown where I am from (which was sketchy at first) but the girls there are very nice. They greet you and make sure you are helped right away. Linda did my spa pedi and gel mani, very talkative but gets the job done and I was very impressed with my first visit. She did a good job and I plan on coming back here in 2 weeks! read more

Cynthia M.

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13 years ago

Love Love Love this place!!! What ever your desire, they have it...nails, hair, massages. I won't go anywhere else now. I get my hair done, nails and toes. They do an incredible job...satisfied everytime!! It's a short walk from my store NicNacs4Peanuts at 312 E Girard. Welcome to the neighborhood. I think you will be here for many many years!!! read more

Liis M.

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11 years ago

The technicians are very friendly and skilled, and the prices can't be beat ($20 for a gel mani is probably the best you'll find in the city - and it includes if you want different colors on different nails, i.e. the popular glitter ring finger nail). They also rub your back while your nails dry. :-) read more

Lauren K.

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13 years ago

I was a walk-in for a haircut today, and it was one of the best cuts I've ever gotten. The stylist took the time to make sure that everything was even, with no stray hairs left uncut. The cut was the exact style and length that I asked for. Perfect! Great customer service as well. read more

Dawn A.

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13 years ago

The service was horrible I took my 7 year old niece there to get her nails painted, they charged me $12 just to paint her nails. I also got a manicure and all my nail polish started chipping the next day. Never again! read more

Tiffany S.

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3 years ago

I love coming to Pinky's for a manicure and pedicure plus the nail techs are very good and friendly

Chev P.

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5 years ago

Love them! So cute and high quality. Owner is so nice she's the best!!!

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