Truthfully, it has been YEARS since I've stepped foot into a salon - definitely pre-covid! In addition, I'm used to the bargain salons that offer a quick cut at an equally quick price...so stepping into Pure Energy was a real treat. And let me tell you, Pure Energy has really set the bar high. I never understood how getting services done at a salon could be self care, as opposed to just maintenance, but now I know. First of all, the salon is gorgeous. This location is new (the salon relocated about a year ago), and everything looks clean, fresh, and modern. The whole vibe of the place - from the black pleather chairs, floor length mirrors, to the sink area, and even the Aveda merchandise - all exude luxury. If you want to feel like you're getting the spa experience while getting hair services, this salon is definitely for you. The stylists and employees are also wonderful. You can tell that they truly care for their customers. While I was there, I could tell that some clients had established relationships with the stylists just by how they were chit-chatting - and for those that didn't have such a relationship, those clients were still treated with respect and warmth. (I was there for a color service, so I was sitting quite awhile, and able to observe the genuine interactions!) I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Jen. She truly believes in her business, and her passion can be seen even as she is walking around her salon. Mario and Amanda took great care of me while I was there. It's going to be tough to go back to bargain salons after experience the true wonders of a luxury salon such as Pure Energy. If you want to treat yourself, don't hesitate to come here. And, on top of it all, I am absolutely in love with my hair! read more

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there is a bitchy mangager named missy there. she tried to force me to have a hair consultation, when i said that my hair had been dyed too dark at another hair salon. i said we could have the consult at the appt which i had last time. she lied and said she knew nothing about color.. she then lied again, and said it "took weeks to get an appt".. i had a wonderful appt with ali about 18 mos ago, which i got right away, but, that did not matter to her. if you want shallowneess and snobbery, then go here. read more

I've been going to Janelle for about a year for color, highlights & haircuts. She's wonderful & does excellent work. The front desk staff are very kind & I love how the salon sends text reminders. read more

I have stawberry blonde hair. I always wanted to go fully blonde. This salon knows blondes! lowlights, platinum and ash. The stylists are very knowledgeable. My hair is always in good hands. The staff is lovely. From receptionists to shop owner and everyone in between. I love this place! only negative is parking can be difficult. There is a garage close by if you get there early in day. read more

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Had a great experience with stylist Ali. Ali was thoughtful and listened well - she was also helpful in suggesting some things to help me decide what look to go for. The salon is beautiful - modern, sleek and clean. Each stylist has ample room to work with their client and I felt very safe with their covid precautions. A bit on the pricier end of hair salons but worth it for the cleanliness and service IMO. read more

I've known the owner, Jen, since grade school. I must say she's always had talent, determination, and is one of the most positive people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I love how she's engaged and involved at the salon. I've always been met with friendliness and warmth from staff. Ali has been working on my hair for almost a year now. She's been helping me transition to my natural gray coming in. She had always done a stellar job with both cut and color and I constantly get compliments! You're stuck with me now! Ha ha! Thank you! -Liz read more

This was my first visit to Pure Energy Hair Salon and my first cut since the start of the pandemic. At first I was a little apprehensive but that was short lived. The salon is going above and beyond to ensure all protective measures are being taken. My stylist, Ali was awesome! She was super friendly and gave me some great pointers on ways to properly care for and style my hair. My haircut was perfect and exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend to anyone new to town (like myself) and/or someone looking for a new salon. read more

First time getting my hair done, haircut and color with Amanda. I'm very happy with the result I wanted to take care of my copper red and she knew exactly what I wanted. Just moved to Montclair and I'll be back for sure read more

As a Black woman I have bought a few products for most of my life from Aveda, shine, conditioners etc. I would have never thought to ever get my natural hair done there. Well what a pleasant surprise, I don't really trust Caucasian stylist to cut or style my natural hair since they know so little about my hair. My longtime stylist passed away and I really felt lost. Not wanting to head into NYC where I have gone for years now for haircare. What a beautiful salon but I didn't see one ethnic woman with my hair type. The young women at the desk were very nice in showing me Aveda's new coily, curly advanced line, so I saw one mixed stylist Alexas who had curly hair. I asked the ladies at the front desk. "Does anyone do black natural hair?" To my surprise she said Alexas does so what the heck it's only hair I said ok I would like a cut and wash and go. She not only was terrific and did one of the best cuts I have had in a while, she didn't blow it out using heat but cut it in its natural state. It looked amazing along with the Aveda new product line, my hair was banging. I am sold, brought my play niece and my husband for cuts and style. Diversity is key, so is skill to be able to cut all kinds of hair. They know their stuff at this location. Thank you and see you soon as well as more women of color sitting in those chairs. read more

Hey ya all! Anyone near or far looking for great care with your hair check out this hair studio! Honestly, you will feel Pure (positive) Energy here! And it is genuine! Just in from LA and happened to pleasantly fall into the welcoming and caring hands of Jen! (Sooooo glad I did!) She balanced out my "boxed" hair color and tossed in some lovely, natural highlights too! (And they serve some amazing herbal teas. This place is everything a salon should be and more. Thank you. read more

I was a loyal client of Pure Energy for over a decade and followed them when they relocated room their original location (5 minutes from my home) to their new Montclair location. I even hung in during the pandemic, waiting for them to reopen. Alicia had been putting product in my hair and eventually started wearing gloves during applications as she said it irritated her skin from applying it all day long. Eventually, during a visit, this product caused a burning sensation on my scalp during an application, and when I alerted her she claimed she'd never heard of that before (even though she was wearing gloves?). The burning incident caused damage to my scalp that required help from a dermatologist. I stopped going to Pure Energy at this point, but spared them bad online reviews based on the years of friendship. They never reached out to see why I stopped coming. Months later I saw on their social media that they were opening a new location, and I sent a simple email to the owner Jen to wish them luck. Only then did she ask where I'd been. When I explained, she was very apologetic. But even after this, no word from Alicia, even after a decade of being a customer. I guess if you're not there giving them business and buying Aveda products from them they have no use for you, as I realized they had both deleted me from their social media. I have better things to do than post reviews like this. Peace out. read more

I called up the salon desperate for a haircut at the last minute, and they were able to fit me in with junior haircutter Alexis. (I mean I was about to go in my back yard and just chop it off myself so I figured anybody would be better than that.) I am so so happy with the haircut I got! I really lucked out. I have to commend Alexis for being so attentive, listening carefully and asking questions, giving me a fabulous hair wash, and cutting and styling my hair perfectly. I have very curly hair and not everybody knows how to cut curly. Even when I get a good cut, usually I have to go home and wash my hair again and style it myself after I get a haircut before I start to like it, but this was perfect from the start! I've been going to Pure Energy since they were in Nutley and then on Bloomfield Ave in Montclair, but during the Covid shutdown I got disconnected from the salon experience. As others have mentioned the salon is gorgeous. They also have their own parking now, which is a nice step up. Highly recommend. But it's probably better to make an appointment. read more

I got my hair done here today. Everything was okay until we got to the cut. I asked for 1-1 1/2 inches off *maximum*. I have very long hair, and my stylist almost pressured me into getting layers. She finally compromised and cut off 2 inches. This was very disappointing. Won't be returning. Update: The owner called me over the phone and apologized profusely. She gave me a free haircut if I ever wanted to try the salon again. I appreciate the fact that she took responsibility. I updated my review to 4 stars for professionalism. read more

Asked for a haircut with layers. My stylist was attentive & definitely took her time with me. Very hygienic salon that followed covid-19 guidelines read more

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I came to Pure Energy Hair Studio a couple of times to get my hair done. I came here and got my hair done by Janell the first time for prom and she did an amazing job wand curling my extensions. The second time I cam here was to get my hair color corrected after a bad dye job at a neighboring hair salon. I don't remember the woman who colored my hair, I believe her name was Alicia. She did an amazing job coloring my hair while keeping the integrity of my curls. I ended up coming to her again to get my hair dyed back to my natural color because I grew out of the hair color she dyed it to. She dyed my hair back without any problems. I love that this hair salon uses and sells Aveda products. All of the hair stylists and the owner are very sweet, kind, and patient. I recommend anyone looking to have an awesome hair color job done, to come to this salon. read more

Have been going here for years.....love the staff, the vibe and the new location! And feel good about trusting Aveda products on my hair. Highly recommend! Amanda is the best read more

I went in for a color correction consultation. Another colorist at a salon in the area gave me pretty bad balayage ombre and I needed the application and color corrected. The previous salon could not fit me in so I tried Pure Energy (since the colorist was working at Pure Energy, I thought she would be able to communicate what needed to be fixed since she couldn't fit me in). After meeting with Alicia, she told me the color needed extensive work and would not reach a good result after 1 visit since the previous color application was so bad. I felt comfortable that she would do her best with the color so I made an appointment for a haircut. Typically, I like to get my color and cut done at the same place so everything flows- they can talk to each other and make sure my hair looks uniform. I got my hair cut with Brian, and it was the most awkward hair appointment I have ever had. Talking to him was like pulling teeth. I couldn't get him to say anything. When going to get your hair done, it's nice to have someone who makes you feel comfortable. That aside, I showed him a few pictures of very flowy long layers. Nothing special, just regular long layers. While blow drying my hair, I think he was a bit distracted and burned my scalp a few times. He laughed and apologized. Once the haircut was done, it was incredibly blunt on the left side (like straight across) and the layers were angular and not flowy at all. I asked him if it was supposed to be so blunt and he said very rudely, "yes, because I cut it that way". I think he realized it was rude as soon as he said it and quickly tried to fix it. He texturized a bit and thinned some of the ends, but when I left, it was still blunt. Before leaving, Brian noted to Alicia the large chunks of color that were missing throughout my hair. I spoke with Alicia again to get a quote for the color correction. She wanted to assure me that it would not look like the pictures I showed her and that it would take a lot of work, probably more than 1 visit. She quoted me roughly $250. The next day, I got a call from the salon that they had to cancel my color appointment because it would take more than 3 hours and they had a good relationship with the previous colorist who botched my hair. Incredibly unprofessional. Especially since they all agreed the color job was horrible when the previous stylist wasn't there. Seemed very high school to me. Regarless, I'm SO HAPPY I didn't get my hair done there because I ended up at another Aveda salon in the area, 212 salon and day spa in Montclair. THEY ARE FANTASTIC. Fixed my color in less than 1.5 hours, so friendly, kind, and fixed my cut for a FRACTION of the price. If you have your heart set on going to an Aveda salon in Montclair, do yourself a favor and pick 212. You will not regret it. read more

I tried various salons, always walking away disappointed and discouraged. I came upon Pure Energy Hair Studio through a friend's referral. I'm happy to report that I've found my happy place. I'm a bit adventurous with my color and am always welcome to changes, but am never quite as decisive when it comes to pulling the trigger. I placed my trust in Jen's capable hands through all my color choices. The integrity of my hair has never been compromised. Fortunately, she cares enough to give you what she can without sacrificing your hair. My hair always looks impeccably shiny and healthy. I've seen her expand and relocate her business and am beyond impressed at the meticulous and dedicated manner in which she handles her salon and clientele. She is passionate about her craft and it's a welcome relief that I can count on her professionalism. Pure Energy Hair Studio is a very stylish and modern salon in the heart of Montclair. It is a lovely place to spend a day pampering yourself. Everyone is so sweet and accommodating. Sarah, the salon coordinator, is the first to welcome you with a bright smile. She always makes me feel like a million bucks. I am often complimented on my stylish cut and fabulous color and I have Jen and her very talented team to thank! 9 minutes ago read more

Just moved to Montclair and guess I found my salon! Alicia & Amanda teamed up for partial highlights and cut. Very happy with the result and I very much enjoyed the overall ambiance of the salon! read more

This is THE AVEDA SALON in Montclair NJ to get your hair colored, cut and/or styled! Every stylist there is super friendly, extremely educated and does an amazing job. I have been a long time client of the Pure Energy Team (over 10 years) and I have never been displeased or disappointed with my color or cut, and I have had MANY different colors and styles over the years. I love to change the color of my hair, add highlights, low lights, etc., and nobody does color better than the stylists at Pure Energy. Of course I have my regular stylist there but when she was sick, I had different stylists perform my color/cut and the quality was just as perfect! They really LISTEN to what your needs and desires are and for me that is SO important! And you know they were listening because it SHOWS in the final result......awesome color, awesome cut, awesome experience! If you are looking for a hair cut, color touch up, a complete color change, highlights, etc., this extremely creative and attentive team can absolutely provide you with what you are looking for.....seriously this place is awesome! read more

I just had a haircut and partial at this salon for the first time. It was a good overall experience although the stylist thought my color was lighter than what we discussed after the shampoo and had to darken it. When I checked out, i noticed I was billed extra for that. The receptionist was not helpful in addressing the issue or helping me understand why I was paying for their error. I have no problem paying for good service but not for extra charges due to incorrect coloring. I'm hoping I just misunderstood what the receptionist was saying but I likely will not be back which is a shame since I do like the final result of the color. read more

I went for the first tiime last week to get a hair cut and curled for a wedding I was going to later. My hair it super straight and does not hold a curl well, and I was nervous because the last time I had my hair curled the stylist put so much hairspray in my hair it looked hard and shellacked, however I was pleasantly surprised! My stylist was really nice, did my curls a little tighter and gave me a couple tips on what to do later to keep them intact. Super happy with my experience! read more

Jen cut my hair yesterday. I have fine, curly, long hair and wanted a trim with my layers touched up. It sounds simply enough but plenty of people manage to botch it...Jen took care of me though. She was very careful about confirming the exact amount I wanted off. Then she helped me out with samples and suggesting products. I was really thrilled with the haircut and will be returning for my next cut. The entire staff is very professional and also focused on creating community, which I appreciate as a resident of Montclair! read more

Best hair salon in north jersey . I have been going to the new salon since it opened . I use to go to pure energy for over a decade when it was in Nutley, and I followed them to Montclair when they moved .i cannot say enough about the salon and owner Jen . The highlights are perfection and the cuts as well . I have never been disappointed .they take so much pride in what they do and that's why I am a loyal customer . read more

Ali is amazing, her cuts are always perfect she colored by hair beautifully multiple times

My rock musician son gets his hair cut here. Jen is awesome and gets exactly what he needs. She recommended products that really improved his hair texture and gets his 70s rocker style. He's very happy. read more

Love this salon!! I had been traveling back to my hometown in De because I couldn't find a good salon in NJ but I finally have!!!!! I love their products and Bryan is an amazing stylist. read more

I made a drastic hairstyle change, and was hesitant to use an unfamiliar stylist. However, I knew if I didn't do it fast, I would back out. Sarah at Pure Energy Fit me in, and I had an appointment within fifteen minutes. This Aveda salon was beautiful, and everyone was friendly and professional. Janelle, my stylist, gave me a fantastic haircut. While their haircuts are expensive, they are worth it. By far, this is the best haircut I have ever received. I was super impressed by her attention to detail, and her determination to have my haircut match my lifestyle. Other haircuts have required blowouts to look good... this cut is great solo or with a blowout. I will definitely be back! read more

This was my second visit and I tried a different stylist this time. All I needed was a layered cut but the second cut was even worse than the first. Will never go back here. For the price I paid I was very disappointed. Yes they do listen and ask what you want but somehow just can't deliver the goods. Staff is nice and personable but I need a good haircut, nothing else. read more

Pure Energy provides an amazing experience from start to finish. Not only is the salon itself inviting, sleek and stylish, but the people are as well. Here is what you can expect when you walk in to Pure Energy. First you are greeted with a smile every time from the girls at the desk, they offer to take you jacket and ask if you would like something to drink. Then you are offered a seat where you have full view of the salon and retail area. Shortly thereafter you are escorted off to a chair where they give you a relaxing scalp massage. Next it's time for you shampoo. They set you in these soft roomy chairs that just hug you and the sink adjusts so you have a totally comfortable experience as they wash and condition your hair. Now the real experience begins and your off to the best haircut and color of your life. Bryan is nothing short of a miracle worker. I have extremely thick hair which is getting grey-er and grey-er by the day and its naturally curly but of course I like poker straight hair. So the challenge begins getting my hair colored with out damaging it to much because I am going to then blow dry it and flat iron it constantly. The Aveda product line is simply amazing and helps keep my hair healthy. I know this is going to sound strange but I actually think my hair is healthier now then before I started coloring it. Bryan who in my opinion has been blessed with amazing talent when it comes to hair, begins to cut and then picks a few products that will help protect my hair from all it is about to endure. The results is something I have been unable to achieve anywhere else. My hair which normally has a million fly aways and needs oil and what not to help control it needs nothing more then the products Bryan uses prior to blow drying, not even hair spray. When Bryan is done my hair is silky soft poker straight and stunning. Every time he does it I sit in awe that for so many years my hair was my nemesis. I do a lot of traveling in and out of the country and when I walk into other salons the first thing that is always said by the stylist (who is only allowed to wash, blow dry and flat iron) is who ever cuts your hair does an amazing job your lines are perfectly straight and you hair is super healthy. We then proceed to have a conversation about Bryan and his craftsmanship. It is this way every single time from London to Naples and back again. For any of you that have ever had your hair done in a posh salon in NYC you know they do not give complements easily yet it Bryan gets them ever single time. I currently travel 45 min to an hour weekly to have Bryan do my hair I have a standing Friday appointment so I go into every weekend looking amazing. It is worth the drive and time out of my schedule as he never disappoints. I hate when I have to travel and get my hair even blown out by another as no one can ever achieve the same results. I have many friends now who travel even further then I do to go to him because of his ability to make your hair look like a million dollars. I can tell you this if you are unhappy with your hair then take the time no matter how far it is to try Pure Energy. All of the talented staff there does stunning work. They are all Aveda trained and keep up with all the latest techniques. However, if Bryan has an open spot treat yourself to what getting your hair done is supposed to be like and book with him. read more

I've been going to Bryan for over 5 years and he is, in one word, amazing! Not only does he give a killer haircut but he's an Aveda color guru (imho). A couple of years ago he took me from bob-life to pixie-life and I never looked back. Run, don't walk, to Pure Energy Hair Studio and ask for Bryan! read more

I went to Pure Energy today after spending 18 years at my previous salon. My experience exceeded my expectations from the moment I called the salon to make my appointment. I had complicated hair needs (color treated, curly, overprocessed) and questions and all my concerns were addressed. When I arrived, I was greeted by a friendly and professional front desk team. Then I met my stylist, Bryan, he took the time to really listen and analyze my hair. He was amazing! He recommended an approach to reach the blonde color that I desired and he and the team made my experience a pleasure. Their team approach, where an additional great stylist, Allie, also assisted, was terrific. They explained every product to me without any "hard sell". I received a hand massage and a soothing cup of tea while I waited to my color to finish. This salon is top notch and believes in customer service in every step of their execution. I look forward to my next visit! read more

I've been coming here for over 10 years since they were located in nutley... The hair stylists and staff always goes above and beyond with everything. Great prices and great atmosphere! If your looking for a great cut, color or facial I highly recommend pure energy! read more

My daughter, age 16, came here for color. She wanted highlights. After getting the highlights, the colorist said "oh, this is way too light, should we do a glaze to correct the color?" My daughter said ok, not realizing this would cost an EXTRA $50. She didnt know till she went up to pay. Meanwhile, she would have never needed the color had they not messed up in the first place. I would steer people away from this place. After all that, they didn't even do that great of a job. Too many places in Montclair that are honest and reputable and competent. read more

Person on the phone was extremely rude, didn't say hello or goodbye and simply hung up on me! Don't appreciate that!

Gina G. I am a bit picky/non-adventurous when it comes to my hair, so it's not just ANY stylist that can put a smile on my face. I've lived in the Montclair area for ten years, and have tried multiple salons, and I have to say, Bryan at Pure Energy has done a fabulous job of putting up with me! Bryan always lets me communicate exactly what I want (or don't want) and delivers! I never leave without getting just what I asked for, which makes me very happy. read more

I Have Nothing But Amazing Things To Say For This Salon! Every Staff Member Is Helpful And All Around Amazing!!! The Owner Not Only Is The Coolest But Her Cut And Color Techniques Are Better Than Any Other In The Tri State Area!!! Facials And Products Are Beyond Amazing As Well!!! I Love This Salon And It Is My Absolute Go To For Any Beauty Treatments!!!! read more

Booked with Janel through recommendations from some of my clients. She was amazing knew exactly what i wanted. I have very thick coarse hair and she made it feel softer and lighter with layering. I'm very excited to finally have found my go to place. Front desk staff was very friendly and the salon is beautiful. read more

I just had an appointment with Jen, the owner, for cut and color. I'm a red-head, middle-aged, and the red is fading. I also like butter streaks on top of the red. I had a free color consultation with Jen before I made the appointment so I knew was putting myself and my hair in competent hands. I had no idea though that i would love the results as much as I do. Jen not only heard what i had to say, she brought her own expertise to the session, and the results are spectacular. She wove at least four different colors together giving my hair an incredible depth and richness. Then after she blew it out, she cut it dry. It's about the best cut and color I've ever had and I've already booked my next appointment for five weeks from today. While I was there, I witnessed the excellent results of work of the other hair designers. Clearly they are talented, knowledgeable, and enjoy working together. It was a wonderful experience. Katherine read more

Jen and her team at Pure Energy couldn't have been more welcoming and professional. I had both highlights & a fantastic cut today and can only say the best things about this Aveda Lifestyle salon. The products speak for themselves and there is no "hard-sell" but you get what you pay for. It's your hair! Get good products and make an investment on your investment! Thank you Pure Energy! read more