I cannot say enough wonderful things about Holly at River Rock. She truly saved the day. After another stylist canceled on me last minute for a wedding, I was in a total panic. I called around to multiple salons and everyone was fully booked, including Holly. When I explained my situation, she didn't hesitate. Even though she was off that weekend, she graciously made time for me and completely turned a stressful situation into a beautiful experience. Holly was incredibly kind, accommodating, and extremely professional. She worked quickly without rushing, and my hair turned out absolutely amazing. I made it to the wedding on time and feeling confident, which felt nothing short of miraculous given the circumstances. As a bonus, her adorable cat Moose came by to keep me company during the service. This was such a sweet, unexpected touch that honestly made the experience even more special (I'd happily pay extra for that!). Holly is one of those rare people who truly shows up for others. I am so grateful for her generosity, talent, and professionalism, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you to the truly good people of the world! Holly is one of them. read more

Massive foil job 4 days ago with "honey" highlights. Still have a root line with lots of grey and 85% brown hair that is a bit mousy. I clearly requested to cover the grey and keep being mostly blonde, and honey highlight sounded great. I was offered a great idea for a fix after this, but I declined. Holly is a very nice person - I am glad so many people had a better experience than I did and I am sorry this did not work out as I thought it would. read more

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My bridal party and I had the BEST time with Holly and Chelsea! Her in house salon was such a beautiful and relaxing space to get ready. Everyone's hair was so stunning and intricate, it exceeded any expectations I had! And on top of all of this, Holly and Chelsea were both so fun to get ready with. There was no stress or rushing, just a lot of laughing and happy tears at how gorgeous everyone looked. Thank you River Rock for the best start to my perfect day!!! read more

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Holly is the owner. Lovely lady. Excellent color and highlights. Very private and easy access.

Holly is amazing. I moved up to lake placid from Brooklyn a few years ago and bounced from stylist to stylist looking for someone who could balayage. Not only can Holly BALAYAGE, she works with you to understand your thoughts and inspiration, chats with you about what will look good with your coloring/face shape, and talks you through everything she is doing. I had an appointment with Holly once where I booked her most expensive service. When I arrived and showed her my inspiration pictures, she gave me a cheaper service that would get me closer to my vision. I walked out feeling amazing. I'll never go to anyone else in the area! read more

absloutley rude! I asked for a private session as I suffer from major hair loss and it's very embarrassing the lady said she would call me back and never did I don't think she realizes how much it could change my life if she could of helped me read more

Holly was AMAZING! I went to her for an updo for my son's wedding. She was very patient and worked with me to help decide what I wanted it to look like. Then she set to work making a beautiful creation that got so many compliments. She is a true artist, and its clear she loves what she does! I just wish we lived closer so I could use her services on a regular basis! Thank you, Holly! read more

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Courtnie is amazing, professional, on time, wonderful at cuts, color and styling (i have very thick, frizzy, curly hair, and she blows it out so smooth and silky every time!). i am super picky about my hair and don't like getting it cut because i'm always afraid it'll be cut too short but she listens to what i want while keeping the health of my hair in mind. price point is totally reasonable for all you get with her services! 10/10 would recommend every time! the salon is tiny but very cute and clean. excuse the knife and cutting board in my photo! LOL it was lunch time ;) read more

River Rock Salon - i wish i had a photo from the front but i asked for lots of long layers with texture so that my hair wasn't so long and bulky! - Hair Extensions Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Holly did an amazing job on my hair. I wanted quite a few inches off and she did such a thorough job and made sure it was perfectly even. I have super thick hair and she knew exactly how to style it and did a rocking job on my blowout!!!!! read more

I just relocated to Keene, near Lake Placid, and needed to find a new colorist and stylist. I had seen my prior hair dresser for 18 years and was very anxious about the change. Thank goodness for Holly as she is amazing! She improved my look enormously using new color techniques and giving me a fabulous cut. I am so thrilled to have such a great new advisor for my appearance, and her terrific personality and fine staff of assistants only add to the lovely experience of the salon. Having lived in Manhattan and the suburbs since 1981, Holly's salon is well able to stand on the same ground as those I have frequented in the past. You must try River Rock if you want the best look you can achieve. read more

I've been going to the ladies at River Rock for almost a year now! I'm a jersey girl relocated to the Adirondacks...and this is the best place around. They use quality products, they stay up to date on education and the newest trends, and the experience is so fun! Courtnie and Holly are both AWESOME, and they care so much about how you feel and how the health of your hair is. Ive attached my before and after photos from the other day..these ladies are magic! If you're local or just in the area and need a blowout, check them out! read more

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I went to River Rock Salon with a picture of some fun hair I wanted to try. It was midnight black with blue bayalage. I sat down with Courtnie and we discussed the color options and made a plan. She gave me exactly what I wanted! It is amazing and I absolutely love it. If you need some fun color not only is she super talented but she is honest and so fun to work with. Such a great experience! I will definitely be visiting her again for more fun color adventures! read more

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I drive an hour, one way, just to visit this salon. The stylists are all very talented and professional while being light hearted and friendly. You sense they are all quite close and work as a team. My hair is some of the most difficult to cut and color. Easily brassy blond and super fine and straight. Courtney cleaned up my blond to a beautiful blend of ash and platinum with a cut that falls just right with very little styling. Not an easy task. I highly reccommend River Rock. read more

River Rock Salon - Fabulous cut and color by Courtney - Hair Extensions Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

What a great place! First time here! I booked a spa day for my daughter and I. We were welcomed like we were regulars from the start. We had Mani/Pedis. All staff was amazing! Jasmin did our nails she was amazingly nice and not rushed. She was very well informed, my nails had been short and she offered advice to get them to grow. Sherry did our toes and made us both feel very comfortable. My daughter is 12 and they treated her like a princess. We traveled 1.5 hours to come here and we have already booked to come back! Great place, better staff and awesome atmosphere!! read more

What an amazing experience! I was a solo bride, no bridesmaids, and my wedding was super last minute. I even forgot my hairpiece and couldn't decide on a hairstyle. I showed Holly what I was looking at and she worked some incredible magic, and her energy was exactly what my day needed. She made me feel like a goddess, her salon was warm and inviting, and my hair turned out gorgeous. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Spent the morning here with a bridal party. All of the stylists were kind, careful and very attentive to our vision. The salon had a calm environment and we had such a fun morning! I could not be happier with the hair, makeup and overall experience. read more

I was not happy with the quality of my haircut and the stylist said maybe 2 sentences to me the entire cut. Overpriced and unsatisfactory. However, I only went once and maybe it was just an anomaly. The owner recently wrote me a kind reply and offered to refund the cut. So I've updated my rating from 1 star to 3. read more

I was so happy and relieved to find a salon that is up on all of the latest hair coloring trends and also receive the best haircut I've in YEARS! I moved up to the Adirondacks recently and was terrified to let anyone touch my hair. After living in Boston and Los Angeles for many years where I had access to the best stylists I was very hesitant to try a new stylist in the area. A friend recommended River Rock Salon and I could not be happier with the results! Holly was warm and listened to exactly what I was looking for, she even introduced me to a new coloring technique other than my typical partial blonde highlights and hit it out of the park! This was my second positive experience here and I would recommend River Rock Salon to anyone. I've even recruited my boyfriend to have his haircut there! Thank you, Holly! read more

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Let me begin by saying I am ammending this review from 2 stars to 4 as this is one of the best displays of customer service i have ever experienced...ever. The review below is my first review. I was contacted the day after my experience by the owner, who offered a FULL refund along with her apology. Unheard Of... Just steer clear of Casey...i believe she needs to go back to school before she is unleashed to color another head of hair. She's slow as molasses on a winter day, too. read more

River Rock is easily one of the best salons in Lake Placid, offering a variety of affordable services in a very relaxing atmosphere. River Rock Salon only uses organic, natural products that are clean for the environment and fitting for Lake Placid's small corner of the Adirondacks. Highly recommended for weddings, special occasions or just a quick cut from the best stylists in the industry! read more

Absolutely amazing! I had gotten my hair done by a different salon and it wasn't what I wanted, and I asked Courtnie to help me and she gave me exactly what I wanted! There's a dog there to keep you company while getting your hair washed too! read more

I made a haircut appointment for 12:45PM on a Saturday. When I arrived I was told the stylist was running about 15 minutes behind. I could hear her talking away to her client. At 1:15PM I was told someone else would wash my hair, although it was clear from the stylist's conversation, it was not ending anytime soon. I said I'd cancel my appointment. When I got picked up at the salon 45 minutes after my schedule appt, with no haircut, the stylist could still be heard talking to the earlier client. At no point did the stylist come out and say she was sorry she was running late. She apparently was too busy talking. not The woman at the reception desk did apologize and was nice. read more

This is by far the best salon in Lake Placid. Holly is an amazingly talented stylist with an incredible flair for color and highlights. She's had a past of celebrity clientele and continues to maintain it. Also a big fan of Courtney who has done many of my color treatments. You won't find a better spot in lake placid and I will continue to go home to Holly even when I don't live there she pays attention to your hair and your specific needs and keeps a log of your past so she can maintain your look and other stylist can see what others have done for you, unless you want to change it? Go in with confidence, trust me from a girl from New York who used to go to bumble and bumble and Frederick Fakai! read more

AMAZING bridal hair and makeup by Holly, Deyondra, and Courtnie. We had so much fun with these fabulous ladies who made us look gorgeous for the big day! Every stylist listened and made sure we left looking perfect! read more

Had a horrible experience. First, appointment took hours longer than what they had said and STILL didn't get to cut. Way over processed my hair which took forever to grow out, coloring was awful. I contacted owner and she wanted me to see the same person which I refused....why would I let her ruin my hair even more? I ended up going to a different salon and the professional there literally cried with me over how bad it was...some of my hair was literally blue. I also got a manicure, which peeled the next day ...I've gotten gel a hundred times and never had a problem. Went back and they "fixed it" only to have it peel again in a few days. So basically really expensive, everything takes way too long, and the end results were bad read more

River Rock Salon rocks. From hair with Holly to nails with Jasmine the results are always excellent. Great quality and lovely folks tp spend time with. Definitely wwpf. read more

The lady who did my nails didn't seem to have much experience doing nails. Although, the environment was nice and the people were friendly.

I'm disappointed because the lady that did my hair scheduled another Appointment to close to mine so she ended up rushing my hair dye job. It washed out much faster than she said it would because she didn't let the dye sit long enough. Now I'm stuck with color on the pieces of hair that she did first under neath and the top of my hair is back to blonde. For the amount of money I spent on this she should have made sure it was done with care. read more

While the staff was very friendly and accommodating, my manicure did not turn out well. Four days after I got it, two nails peeled completely off. She didn't shape the nails at all, and the gel was lumpy on the end. Most of my nails didn't have the polish going all the way to the edge, which I'm sure is why they came off. I had to get my manicure redone elsewhere less than a week later. There aren't a lot of options in the area which is why I came here, and left very disappointed, ultimately having to pay for two manicures. read more

I have been with Frank for years and I love what he does to my hair. I usually let him do whatever when it comes to my cut and he's great with color...especially when it gets fun! The one thing that I love about River Rock is they now use a more natural hair coloring from Redken so no more yucky smells. Pricing is expensive but not more than other salons in the area. read more

Excellent service. Frank is an amazing hairdresser. My hair was a mess and it looks great now. He is great at both coloring and cutting. The Salon has a soothing warm atmosphere. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

I cannot begin to explain how amazing this salon is; not just as a salon, but as human beings. Courtnie and Holly worked a complete miracle. Just as I was losing hope with humanity and finding a hairdresser in the 'dacks, they brought me back like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Without getting into detail let me preface this with the fact that a week prior I had the most horrendous haircut and color I've ever experienced in my life from a salon in Saranac Lake. I was devastated, and that says quite a bit because I'm not one to fuss over hair. I called River Rock and was all booked up to fix the mess that was my hair on Wednesday of next week. In the meantime, my daughter needed a haircut, however, River Rock was all booked up so we found another salon in Lake Placid to cut her hair. I was utterly shocked at how horrible of a haircut she received. I brought it to the hairdresser's attention and she said, "oh, I can fix that up." I declined, thanked her and sat in my car crying, trying to figure out what to do as we had a wedding to go to in a matter of hours. On a whim, I drove over to River Rock hoping they could help, and not only did they help my daughter, but they saw my hair, and fixed it on the spot EVEN though they were completely booked solid. I was and am blown away by their compassion and expertise. They restored my faith in humanity and hairdressers. If you are looking for the REAL deal, look no farther, River Rock is real, real amazing on all fronts. I'm attaching a picture of the hair my daughter entered the salon with. I couldn't bring myself to take a picture of my hair, it was that bad. read more

River Rock Salon - A different salon did this and Holly was a lifesaver and fixed this even though she was fully booked! - Hair Extensions Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Recently relocated to Keene Valley from Atlanta and Naples, Florida where there are so many great salons and stylists to choose from . I believe when it comes to men's haircuts generally you get what u pay for and that a high quality cut by a stylist can make a big difference in your appearance compared to a barbershop cut provided you get a talented person who is committed to excellence. Was delighted to find Courtnie who is as talented an artist as anyone who has ever cut my hair . She was on time , she was friendly and engaging , she listened to me , and the cut looked amazing . Well worth the difference in price compared to a barbershop. I highly recommend Courtnie read more

My husband and I were visiting Lake Placid for a wedding. Due to the timing of the event I planned to get a manicure in Lake Placid. I was able to make a reservation at River Rock, for the day of... Which was great. However, when I walked in and saw the polish choices I was less then thrilled, all were at least at half a bottle and they were old. I picked a color which was streaky after two coats. The nail tech agreed that three coats were needed. Almost two hours after leaving the salon I was getting ready for the event and my manicure completely came off - the Polish was old and thick and just wiped off my nails. I did call the salon and they refunded my money... (Minus tip). Needless to say, a disappointing experience. read more

My sister, my mom and I visited River Rock Salon for my son's wedding this past December. We were thrilled with the staff and the results. Holly and Courtney did a fabulous job with my updo and my makeup. Holly used innovative products to give my hair height without the traditional teasing. They were so patient and kind with my elderly mom and they accommodated my sister when she decided at the last moment to also have her makeup done. The time we spent in the Salon was relaxing and they made us feel so comfortable. I highly recommend this salon for your beauty needs while in the Lake Placid area. read more

Absolutely loved this salon!! So cute on the inside and everyone working was great! Jasmine did my nails and they came out amazing. Wish I lived closer so I could come all the time! read more

River Rock Salon has the absolute best atmosphere and even better stylists! Great products to choose from and always up to date with the latest trends. read more

Little hard to communicate with but really nice. The person they have do makeup though them is amazing!

Was visiting and had some time to kill, so I decided to get my nails done. Google only showed two options, this being one of them. I went in and they told me I had to make an appointment, so I did for about an hour later. The woman did well on my nails, but they don't have many choices for higher end nail polishes (not much selection in general). Also paid over 20 dollars for a normal manicure without any exfoliation, just lotion, cuticle care, and paint. It was over double what I pay at home for the same service (and better at that with more quality nail polish). They were nice and the salon was modern, but definitely over priced. read more

Way over priced for the services rendered. Had my hair washed (again, told the stylist I just washed it) combed, teased a little, clip put in back (which I brought in), make up $170??? Are they serious?? was told I had a "formal". Was asked multiple times after I retuned from the salon when I was going. No one noticed me looking any different! I have to say the staff were very lovely and politely took my money!! read more