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.

I'm in town visiting family and realized how bad I needed a trim! Was able to book with Maura for…read morenext day and so glad I got to come in for a cut. 5 stars across the board - super cute salon, lots of parking, and great service. Maura was super friendly and gave me exactly what I asked for. Would definitely come back, was a perfect trim/shampoo/blowdry. Thank you Maura! Love my haircut so so much :)

I've been going to Bob for the last 6 months and he is amazing! I get a haircut and color from him…read moreand he kills it every single time. I get a pixie cut and have a ton of cowlicks which has been a challenge from past stylists, not for Bob! He has made me look gorgeous every single time. Thanks Bob, you're the best!

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.

I really can't say enough good things about this salon The ambiance, vibes, customer service are…read moreall top notch Kiera does my hair and honestly she's the best stylist I've ever had hands down. Continues to exceed expectations with every appointment. Highly recommend her!

I came here for a half-up-do for a wedding. I provided a picture with braids and twists throughout…read morea half up and half down look. Piper worked on my hair for less than an hour. By the time I reached my car in the parking lot, all of my curls were flat. The Bobby pins fell out in my car before I even arrived at the venue. I requested a partial refund for this and was denied. I would strongly suggest NOT going to this salon for wedding hair.

I got a last minute groupon last Friday for a benefit dinner I was attending that night and they…read morewere super accommodating for fitting me in last minute. I got a full color dye job, a deep conditioning wash, a cut and style all for a very reasonable rate. Hailey was my stylist and she was awesome, very knowledgable and helpful when I wanted to choose a color closer to my natural dark brown color. She did a great cut on my very curly hair and styled it perfectly for the big night, the curls and height understandably dropping just a little before that evening. Everyone there was super friendly and I would definitely go there again and will recommend it to all my friends.

Update: In response to my review, the owner asked that I reach out to her. She was very kind and…read moreoffered to rectify the situation and cut my hair to help manage it as it grows out free of charge. People have bad days, but when an owner shows interest is making things right and educating staff, that's all a person needs! Thank you, Charleen!

I have my ANC nails done by Linda at Salon 1533. Linda always does a beautiful job and I walk away…read morevery happy. Linda has been doing my nails for many years and I highly recommend her. She does great pedicures also. Thank you Linda!

My adult daughter went in for Glam Finish before a family wedding. In the salon, she looked great,…read moreyet 1 hour after returning from her visit while just sitting working on crafts, her hair went flat. It wasn't humid, rainy etc. She has gone for blow outs and finishes before, yet I believe little if any finishing or styling product was used to hold the look properly. The salon holds the individual stylist responsible. The was not an inexpensive finish. Hope others do not experience the same.

I've been going to Krissi for over 2 years and I always look forward to it! Not only is she good at…read morewhat she does--listening to what I want and providing helpful suggestions for a great cut and color--she personalizes my whole experience making it a real treat-yourself occasion. Highly recommend!

Krissi is an amazing hair stylist! She takes the time to listen to your specific visions and makes…read moreit happen! She's thorough and really makes the whole experience wonderful. She's friendly and does an amazing job highlighting and cutting my hair. I have had many friends compliment me after getting my hair done with Krissi. Couldn't recommend her more!!

Jessica is great. She's a true professional who truly seems to love making people look gorgeous…read more You can tell she takes pride in being a top notch stylist and makeup artist. Shes also fun to chat with and very down to earth.