I just got a cut and color from Junko and she did an amazing job. I'm very very picky about my hair…read morecolor looking natural but expensive but not done at all...if that makes any sense, and Junko nailed it. Hair is a gorgeous brownish blonde, perfect for winter and for getting some sunny highlights in a few months. Cut and style are also great. So happy with my hair!

Made the 45min drive to Albany after reading positive reviews on yelp. Pleasant setting, looked…read moreclean & professional. Arrived on time 11:30am for haircut, mani, pedi. Jan got me started on pedi & mani with diligent young lady- was great! By 1:12pm Jan was finally ready to cut my hair after shampooing, $15 eyebrow wax that she talked me into, & finally voila, a $55 10-min haircut with no layers nor shape. I asked for side bangs 3 times & each time was met with resistance. "I don't want to cut too short" I gave up after the third ask. Conversation was also intrusive - where do you live? What's your job? What's your ethnicity? This is supposed to be a relaxing experience, not an interrogation. Total bill $145. Will not be going back for sure.

I decided to treat my stepdaughter to a trip to the hair salon. Innovations Hair Salon was…read moreaffordable with the best reviews so I gave them a recommendation to her. WOW she's so happy and her hair was cut very well! I'm sending her mom there next!

Had my color done and they kind of screwed up the highlights... I went back and they were a little…read morelittle to fix it... Even though I had a Groupon, I had to pay more for the highlights... But I will be going back

Karen at Salon 248 is Albany's best kept secret! I cannot say enough good things about her! She…read moreknows her craft & works her magic on my hair everytime I see her! I walk in looking like a trainwreck and out like a rockstar! I have turned my whole family on to her! Everyone needs a Karen! Great salon, Great stylist, Great prices!

If you are a walk in good luck. I've called no answer. I've walked in no invite to setting up an…read moreappointment. Every time I've walked in it's empty and still " oh no I am busy "

Stephanie is the best hair stylist I've had in my 47 years. Salty reviewers need to check…read morethemselves.

DISHONEST AND UNTRUSTWORTHY:…read more The owner was not forthcoming and honest when I spoke with her about coming to her studio. I had told her that I was interested in coming to her studio for a specific brand of hair color, and I also asked if she would wear a mask. Since she agreed to wear a mask, and she offered the hair color I wanted, so I became her client and have seen her three times. She did not follow through on both areas. She emailed all of her clients a few weeks ago and said she was dropping all of her products and was going with a one product instead. She did not explain why or what was in the product, etc. I figured I'd give it a try since my hair appointment was in a few weeks, and she was very particular about the products she used. I had my appointment scheduled for today. She emailed me a couple of days ago to make sure I had received her email about changing products. I told her I was still planning on coming and would like to hear more about the product, why she chose it, etc. when I came to see her to have my hair done. She then proceeded to provide reasons why she chose to change, which included that she had started to transition prior to the pandemic and waited because of the ammonia in the product and masking (she said it's problematic with the ammonia). She had not said anything about this previously. She had not said anything about mask issues prior to this, or that the new product contained ammonia. Again, this is TWO days before my appointment. When I said that I'd be wearing a mask and would like her to, she said she wasn't going to. She left it up to me about whether or not I wanted to continue with her. I replied that I found a solution that would work (she did not have to do anything or wear a mask). She then informed me this morning (hours before my appointment) that she couldn't accomodate my needs, etc. There were no negative exchanges between us, but she decided that it wouldn't work. I find her behavior to be dishonest and disconcerting. When she took me on as a client, she knew she was going to transition out of my hair color and not wear masks, but did not tell me. She also said she would wear a mask but reneged on that promise. She waited to the last minute to essentially communicate HER concerns about me coming with her new use of the product. I was flexible to accomodate my needs with these new changes; she was not. I have my birthday next week and planned concerts to attend, etc.. She left me hanging in a BIG way. Her treatment of me was very unprofessional. Warning: she is not trustworthy and is unprofessional in handling important issues. I recommend going somehere else.

Beauty comes from inside. Inside Christopher Brian Salon…read more Love is in the hair at CBS, and I'm hair for it. Its fearless leader and his team of stylists play with scissors for the shear fun of it, and are the ride-or-dyes you and your hair have been looking for. Nestled into the ground floor of Troy's beautiful Proctor's Theater building on 4th Street, with its highly decorative front facade of brick and marble covered in glazed terra-cotta, it's no surprise to discover that the salon's insides match its outsides. The interior is seriously sophisticated, with light and dark grey walls serving as the perfect contrast against the large floor-to-ceiling windows and big, beautiful green plants that call the bright window seats home. The main floor is a neat little grid of beautiful styling stations, and mirrors, plenty of mirrors - even full wall-length mirrors - except instead of feeling like you're trapped in a funhouse, you're lost at Barney's, and loving it. A fun feature I really loved: each stylist's station is equipped with a mini Husky or Stanley branded tool chest on wheels, including a massive tool chest at the makeup bar. So like, not only does it add a cool masculine feel to the chic space, but I love the message that sends to clients, like, "Yeah, we work with tools, too!" Nice flex, guys. The best seat in the house, however, is in Christopher Brian's chair. Sure, he has a slew of super talented hairstylists working with him, but Christopher Brian speaks hair; English is his second language, and I've never had a bad hair day with him. Facts. Christopher works incredibly fast yet extremely precise, and with the eye and talent of a professional who's been behind the scenes at NYFW. I've long been privy to his next-level hair skills, and I'm incredibly happy to be back in his chair once again. He works in every color of the color wheel, but he's a self proclaimed Blonde Lover/Expert/God, and those are my people, so hair I am! I would behoove anyone with a scalp, and a pulse, to visit Christopher Brian Salon, sink into a luxe chair, and let one of its awesome stylists give you the change you're seeking! In a sea of talented professionals in the Capital Region hair game, Christopher Brian and his team are definitely top-tier!

I had my first balayage color and haircut with Chris. I am extremely low maintainence with my…read morehair... Chris colored and styled it in a way I can manage on a day to day basis. Prices are super reasonable... using the Yelp first time discount, I paid less than $150 for the balayage, hair cut and blowout. The salon is beautiful and clean -- a perfect addition to downtown troy.

Jean Paul is a wonderful salon located within Stuyvesant Plaza. I have been intermittently going…read morehere since I was in high school growing up down the road. The salon has gotten a major facelift since I hadn't been back in awhile and it looks amazing! So much more open and welcoming at the lobby entrance, great music, and the wash station is comfortable and clean. I recently went to get a quick blowout with lots of volume and to get my makeup done. Couldn't have been more pleased with their services yet again! Great consistent salon with wonderful women working and stylists who really know their stuff. Will continue to return!

My haircut was great. Nice staff, not too long of a wait for my appointment, and clean store.read more

Every time I go have my silver hair cut and styled by Christine she does an awesome job and i…read morealways feel greatl‼

I wish I could give it a negative star. My husband got his hair cut here today. It was worse than…read morethe hair cut I gave him during COVID shut down. He said the shaver seemed to get stuck in his hair. He ended up having to go to Jean Paul Salon to get it improved - cut was so bad it couldn't be fixed. I've attached a photo of the cut pre Jean Paul. It doesn't show the bald patch on his crown... I don't like leaving such a bad review and maybe there are some good stylists at this place, but wanted to let people know they should definitely do their homework on finding a stylist before just booking a cut here.

I'd been living in Albany for almost 2 years and had long given up my search for a hair stylist who…read morewas attentive, detailed, and truly dedicated to their work- until I found J&K! The male hair stylist did a fantastic job and I'll definitely be returning regularly. For the best experience, bring a photo of the style you want to ensure nothing's lost in translation! $15 cash only

Crazy high price for a perm, do NOT recommend! Could get a same hot perm for a way lower price from…read moreother places. I saw the lady kept trying to persuade a customer get service that they didn't need, after they clearly said no she was still non-stop talking. I personally did not enjoy the service at all.

I really enjoyed my hair cut here last time so I definitely had to return to dye my hair as well. I…read moregot my hair done by Liz and she did absolutely amazing! I felt that she did such a meticulous job and was absolutely so accommodating to all my hair goals. I have naturally dark and thick Asian hair with faded ombré so to get this result that exceeds by expectations is astonishing! I definitely recommend Liz if you want to get your hair done here ~ Also everyone did amazing with maintaining COVID protocols from what I saw. Everyone always wore a mask and sanitized after every person so always a plus! I was texted right before my appointment to be notified that the station was nice and clean for me to use :)

Best salon I have ever been too! I just moved into the area and was scared about someone else…read moredoing my color. Chelsea did an AMAZING job. She took her time and listened to my ideas . Salon is beautiful and clean. I will not go anywhere else.

I can't recommend Vilma enough! She is a true professional with an incredible eye for detail. My…read morehair has never looked or felt better. She really listens to what you want.

I have been seeing Jillian for dermaplaning/facials and she is the best! She is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and walks you through each step. The room is relaxing, comfortable, and peaceful. I love the way my skin glows afterwards, too!