I'm glad to have this salon in my neighborhood and have been very happy with them since I started going. I do haircuts and color here. I've seen two different stylists and have been happy with both. I never have to wait to start my appointment, which is appreciated. Everyone is very friendly, and the salon itself is quite beautiful. There is an ATM on site if you want to tip in cash and forgot cash, but I think some stylists also accept Venmo. read more

Finally!! I've found a place I can go back to. I had very very long hair - and I decided I wanted to chop it off. I'm hispanic so I have naturally wavy, thick, and frizzy hair. I wasn't going to chop it off without making sure that was taken care of. After searching for a while this place had the most affordable Keratin option. I've done Keratin for years in Miami, FL but hadn't found a trustworthy salon in Pittsburgh. I've had a couple rough experiences w/ cuts and coloring over the years here. Due to COVID I had to get my hair done locally and I have no regrets. Nikki was super nice, friendly, and gave me exactly what I asked for. My cut - which I was nervous about because I went from hip length to an angled long bob - looks great! The keratin was great too and my hair is so smooth. I will definitely be back and recommend checking this place out. read more

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Salon ivy was great! I will definitely be returning! Hoping to make this my regular hairstylist! Prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing! read more

Salon Ivy recently moved from the South Side to my neighborhood and I am very excited because I've always heard great things. A couple months ago I started having Nikki cut my hair and she's great! She cuts it exactly how I want it and even takes the time to curl it at the end, which is really nice because my appointments are already long because of how long and thick my hair is. I plan to keep coming to Nikki for my haircuts. The salon is also really cute. It's a renovated row house/building right in the main business district in Allentown and they've done a really nice job with the space. It's spacious and tastefully decorated and has an awesome exposed brick wall. I'm a sucker for old charm elements like that in buildings. I'm definitely happy to have Salon Ivy in the neighborhood and highly recommend them! read more

As a girl who cares entirely too much about her thick curly hair- I have had a hard time finding a salon/stylist that I trust. I've spent hundreds at other salons in Pittsburgh that leave me broke and disappointed so I walked into Salon Ivy skeptic but hopeful. Bethany was amazing and I would highly recommend her! She was super down to earth and I appreciated that she wanted to consult with me and discuss my options before she ever touched my hair. I showed her pictures of two styles I would be happy with and she quickly told me which would take best on my grown-out brassy blonde ombré. She, too, has curly hair so she understands the daily struggle of taming and styling difficult hair. She made sure I was confident walking out the door and I couldn't be happier with both my cut and color. If you're looking for a super cute and reasonably priced salon with hairstylists that truly know what they're doing this is the place for you! read more

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The people who run Salon Ivy don't have a clue how to serve people of color, from a business standpoint. I once was happy there, for over 8 years, every two weeks (that's a lot of money that I spent, including products). . . but no more. They thought they could farm out long time clients of color to other people in the salon without explanation. Boy were they wrong. My money goes where my business and money is deeply appreciated. I am out of there. You just can't treat your clients that badly and get away with it. read more

Best in the city of Pittsburgh! Bethany is a very skillful stylist Truly a professional. Always makes you feel you are one of her favorites Love my hair since I have been coming here! read more

I had to sit down and write a review as soon as I got home, because I am just so happy that I found this place. I have long, thick, 3c curly, multi-ethnic (Black + Latin American) hair, and after 30+ years on this Earth, I've learned that I can't entrust it to just anybody. I had recently re-located back to Pittsburgh after several years away and my old hair stylist is no longer in the area, so I fretted for months before finally doing a lot of research and finding Salon Ivy. I went to their website and filled out an appointment request form, and they got back to me very quickly with available times. Easy peasy. Chelsea gave me a wash/condition, blow-dry and flat iron, plus a trim, and I walked out of there just over an hour later feeling like a new woman. It takes most other hairdressers far longer, like upwards of 1.5-2 hours to do what she did! I also found the price to be extremely reasonable (I believe my exact words were, "That's IT?!" when the receptionist told me the total.), and I made my next appointment right then and there. Not only that, but the salon space is beautifully, tastefully done. Very open and inviting, and right in the thick of all the action on East Carson Street. I look forward to my next visit. read more

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There's a reason this salon has been voted #1 three years running with Pittsburgh City Paper. It's because each and every person working there sincerely cares about their clients needs, wants and making them look great. Professionals at the top of their games in a salon that would rival some of the best in bigger cities like NYC or Chicago. Though my friend Sarah works at Salon Ivy, I'd never seen her professionally. That's all changed because I can never go to anyone but her again. She's known in the city for her master color skills and extraordinary cuts as well as her perfectionist nature. You will not leave her station without looking and feeling like a million bucks. Many of our mutual friends are clients and they always look amazing. I've also met many strangers with beautiful hair and when I compliment them I'm told they go to Salon Ivy; either to Sarah or one of her esteemed colleagues. I went to Sarah with extremely damaged hair. I'm a natural blonde who has always gone from one extreme to the other (platinum to red or black or the other way around, pinks, purples, etc). However for several years I'd only gotten highlights. Until I decided to go platinum again for two years and then back to red. The bleach ruined my hair causing so much breakage. Doing this only caused more breakage and my hair lost the ability to hold the red because of the bleach. So essentially my roots were sort of red with kind of pink/blonde ends. I was a mess in every sense of the meaning. I've got natural curl (wave) that was all but gone. Thanks to Sarah it's back and I once again have the ability to wear my hair curly or blown out. She corrected my color to give me the red I wanted and she also gave me an amazing precision cut; inverted bob. I'm back to the old me and couldn't be happier. I absolutely wish everyone would give this salon their business and especially Sarah. If you're worried about prices at this high end salon you need not be. Pricing is comparable to any average salon around. Seriously do yourselves a favor and book with Sarah. Check out my before and after pics too! read more

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I've been regularly booking appointments with Amber for a relaxer retouch and she's sincerely the best stylist I've ever had. If you're looking for a really top notch salon experience that has stylists who are knowledgable about AA hair types, you've definitely got to stop by. It's so difficult finding a good stylist that won't either rip my hair out (looking at you, kitchen beauticians) or have no idea what to do with it altogether and I'm soooo happy I decided to give Salon Ivy a go before swearing off of salons for good because it's perfect for me. The atmosphere is very peaceful; I'm a bit shy and not much of a chatty type and when I go to the salon I like to rest, so I love closing my eyes and zenning out to the dope playlists they always have on while I get my hair treated and styled. All of their stylists seem to be highly skilled and passionate about their work, but Amber is just phenomenal. She's super sweet, understanding of your preferences, and really cares about the integrity of your hair. She's insanely gentle with my hair and my relaxers are never overprocessed, nor do they overlap and cause any breakage or any of that tragic nonsense. Needless to say, my hair has been thriving with her help - and she works so quickly! I've had other salons manage to take AT LEAST 2+ hours for a wash and blowout, so I'm always amazed when she's able to get me in and out in about an hour and a half after detangling, relaxing, washing, and blowdrying/flat ironing my hair. Exceptional service every single time. My boyfriend (a white guy with thick, frizz-prone, mid-back length hair) also loves getting a good wash and trim from Bethany, who was able to convert him into a repeat-client as well. She was also able to provide excellent maintenance advice and just seems to have an all-around great understanding of hair health, so he recommends booking with her as well. Overall, we both really love the experience here - the price is right and we always look forward to coming in for our appointments. ^_^ read more

Amber was recommended to me by a few friends and boy she is such a sweetie! I requested a trim and layers and love it!

Made my appt with Chelsea at the recommendation of a co-worker. As with most other black women, I was nervous about visiting a new salon since I had been going to the same salon in North Oakland for the last 10+ yrs. Salon Ivy is very convenient to my house, which is great, but I was worried about parking. Luckily, there is a public parking lot ($0.25 for 15 minutes; about 30 spaces) right next to the salon and there were plenty of spots open on a mid-morning on a Tues. I had a balyage & style appt with Chelsea. She was friendly and easy to talk to about my hair color ideas and concerns. The best part about my visit was that she only worked on my hair while I was there. Unlike other black salons, where the stylists are working on 2 or more customers at the same time, Chelsea likes to get her customers in-and-out. I was finished with my appt in 2 hrs - practically unheard of for a black woman getting her hair colored & styled...and she had time to do a quick trim! To me, pricing was as expected. I knew it was easily going to be over $100 for all I had done. It was worth it to not sit in a salon chair for 3+ hrs like I was used to doing these last 10 yrs! I will definitely go back to Salon Ivy!! read more

A long way from Fox Chapel but worth it. I saw a woman with a great haircut and asked her where she got it done. She told me about Salon Ivy. My stylist asked questions about my hair and how I wanted it cut. Since I do scuba diving, I needed a cut that would not interfere with my mask or flow over into my face. She spent a lot of time getting it just right. Also my visits to Salon Ivy have given me an opportunity to explore a great new part of Pittsburgh. read more

I selfishly want to keep to this salon a secret but I won't. The place is amazing. First, I love the incredibly diverse population it serves. Secondly, my stylist Chelsea actually listened and did what I asked her to do. I got one of the best hair cuts ever from her. She is incredibly fast compared to other salons I've been to (for black girls who know what it's like to be at the salon for hours on end, you need to try this place. I was in and out in 45 minutes). I highly recommend this place. read more

HOORAY! I have a new hair salon! After reading a hundred or so Yelp! reviews on the various salons in the Pittsburgh area, I came across Salon Ivy's living social deal and snatched it up. Full of split ends from six months of abuse and neglect, I made my way to south side for a little TLC. Sarah greeted me shortly after my arrival and asked what I wanted to do with my hair. I showed her a few pictures of my "hair idols" and she understood what I was looking for immediately--flowy hair with lots of body. We chatted for the entire hour I was there about boys, driving in snow, traveling, you name it. Haircuts are boring and awkward without someone fun to talk to, which was exactly the quality I'd been looking for since leaving Austin and my beloved stylist at Hearts & Robots behind. I will be back! Thank you, Salon Ivy! read more

This is all my fault. I should of had a black stylist do my hair. I called on Friday and asked if someone can do my texture, since I saw pictures of black women. They said that Amber can do it, but see was booked. Unfortunately, I wanted until the last minute, so I asked if anyone else can do it. I just needed a wash and flat iron. They said that Nikki can. I came in the morning, she washed my hair and hardly blow dried it. She didn't even flat iron it and she just curled it. My hair is still wet and it's not flat. I understand that I should of went to someone who looked like me, but the fact that she couldn't even straighten my hair is ridiculous. Everyone should know how to flatten hair. read more

It's been 4 months since I started going to Salon Ivy. It's been wonderful! Amber is still doing my hair and I'm happier and happier each time I go. I've meet all the stylist except one I think. And the Owner Chelsea actually came up to me the second appointment I had and apologized for my phone call experience from my first review. I was so pleased with her response and I have to say that my experience has been nothing but wonderful every time Ive walked in the door. It's always on time, Amber and I laugh constantly and Chelsea , Shannon, Megan and Jasmine always are engaged with their clients. If you want quality and a place where you get amazing hair, services, as well as friendly faces. Salon Ivy is the place to go! read more

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I love this place - it's kind of a hole in the wall, cozy kind of salon, and any excuse to head out to the South Side is a good one. My hairdresser at MCN stopped working after my first cut with her, so I wasn't too excited to go looking for another hairdresser so soon, but I was really lucky in finding Salon Ivy and I've been a client of Shannon's ever since. Shannon is a great listener and answers any questions you might have about hair styling. I brought in a photo spread from Vogue and she was able to do the cut and color perfectly! She is also a lot of fun to talk to and completely professional. You'll get a great cut at a reasonable price here at Salon Ivy, and I highly recommend Shannon if you have thin, straight hair like mine. read more

I love Salon Ivy. All the stylists are very nice and know what they're doing. I see Shannon. She always makes my hair look exactly how I wanted it too...plus it hardly hurts whens he waxes your eyebrows! The salon itself is really gorgeous. The mirrors are big and it's a very open space. It's never super crowded and the stylists are never rushed. If you need a haircut you should go here! read more

Best salon in Pittsburgh! Make sure to ask for Shannon as she is an absolute HAIR GODDESS! She listens to me and always makes great suggestions to help achieve my hair goals! read more

After spending $170 dollars at Destefino salon on a balayage that looked horrible, I was so upset. I walked into salon ivy after seeing it on my way home. They were so friendly and amazing and they gave me an appointment the very next day. I love Meghan. She is amazing!!! She gave me exactly what I wanted. It couldn't be more perfect. I love this salon so much and wouldn't go to anyone else now. I'm so happy I finally found where I can go from now on. Book with Meghan she is beyond amazing!! read more

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As of March 16th of 2019 it will make 3 years I've been getting my hair done at salon IVY. I can't tell you the love I have for the girls and my stylist Amber. All the seasons the jobs I've gone through and this place has remained a constant in a transplants life. I will never have enough to say about this salon and the happiness they have brought to me. Thank you and I look forward to going for more years to come read more

I've been seeing Sarah for nearly a decade, and this being the third location for Salon Ivy and it's staff. Today I had my first visit at the new location on Warrington Ave. Walking in the door I was greeted with an airy open brick walled room, a long staircase to the second floor with turn of the century woodwork in tact added so much character, and the decor did not busy the space. Sarah and I have a personal connection as fellow lefties, but no matter what I ask of her as my stylist-- she comes through with her best. We've done short pixies, "Axl Rose hair," a fun black/teal ombré, and even simple root touch ups. I can always count on her to pay attention to detail and i'm happy to advertise her work. read more

My appointment was with Shannon, my first time there. Shannon greeted me warmly & asked & listened to what I wanted my hair to look like after my cut. I hadn't had a cut in about 18 months. My hair is platinum (really white) & was getting stringy, dry & thin. Shannon gave me a great textured cut to cover up the parts that are thinning & gave it volume & bounce. We had a nice chat while she was cutting my hair. The salon is in a beautiful space & has a serene & hip vibe. Loved my experience & haircut! I will return. read more

I am always satisfied with how my color and cut looks, and all of the stylists I've visited have given great advice on which products to use to keep it looking fresh between appointments. If I have any questions the stylists do not hesitate to consult each other on how they can make my hair look the best. I highly recommend this salon - they have something for everybody. -Kelly read more

Wife went in to straighten her kinky natural hair and trim it. Got a good trim, however the hair was not straight but puffy. Probably the products they used to straighten it. read more

Tried this salon for the first time last week. Everyone in the salon is very friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend Amber to lay your hair down. She does not double/triple book and she had my sew-in done in 2 hours! She listened to me and gave me exactly what I wanted. Very professional but chill environment. I am so happy I found Salon Ivy! read more

So I am all natural and have not been to a salon in 10 years. I made an appointment with Amber and I am very satisfied. She started my hair at 10am sharp and only worked on me while I was there. I wanted a cut but didn't have much of idea of exactly what I wanted so I let her do her thing. She layered and blew out my TWA , my hear feels so healthy. The salon itself is nice environment as well. I was out before 12pm and will be back monthly. Price was great too. read more

I purchased a LivingSocial deal for an eyebrow wax and a woman's haircut. Maureen was my stylist, and she also did my eyebrow wax. She was friendly and skilled and gave me a few tips on how to style my hair. The wax was great, very quick and gentle, and the results look just like a better, neater version of my normal eyebrows. The best part was that she listened to me and did exactly what I asked for or made good suggestions for what to do instead. I have thick curly hair, and I have had A LOT of terrible haircuts over the years, so I've learned what I prefer to have done with it. I did not want any of the bulk removed with thinning shears, and I did not want a shag. I asked for a long bob, slightly angled towards the front, and very slightly taken in in the back. Maureen delivered exactly that. She suggested a way to take in the back that wouldn't leave me with a stacked look, which I did not want. She was great at checking with me to see if I liked the length and shape. Maureen ended with blow drying my hair with a diffuser and styled it curly, which has never happened to me before. Usually stylists give me a quick blow out or straighten my hair before adding curls back in. I love that she did this instead. I wear my hair curly all the time so it was great to see what it would actually look like when I styled it at home. This was probably the fastest haircut and wax I've ever received. Maureen knows what she's doing. I was in and out within 45 minutes. Loved that, especially on a weekday night! I will definitely be returning to her the next time I need a haircut. A few notes on the Salon: a cozy little waiting section with water and mints available, nice decor and lights, and the bathroom was huge and had a place for me hang my purse so it was off the floor. Priorities! read more

Local, boutique hair salon, specializing in unique haircuts, hair styles, and coloring. Each stylist specializes in unique techniques/styles, which makes is VERY easy to build & create a strong client/stylist loyalty. Sarah has done my hair for years, from bright red hair to rockabilly style bangs. I moved away from Pittsburgh and still drive back here to have her do my hair... :) read more

How I found this salon was by reading another yelp review, and I'm so glad I did! I moved to the city about 3 yrs ago, and was looking for a place closer to the inner city to do my hair. As a black young lady it's hard to find a place to get my hair done or feel comfortable getting it done. I have what the industry calls "textured" hair, which is also relaxed, But this place is great, they have a multi-ethnic staff that can do everything from relaxed and natural styles, to highlights and Mohawks. Any style and any texture hair, they got you! However don't try to call same day expecting an opening. Make sure you try to schedule at least two weeks in advance. I get my hair done by Amber and Chelsea. read more

I highly recommend Megan, she did a great job with my highlights and color. I have two different hairstylist in New York and Malaysia who did my hair told me whoever your previous hairstylist is (Megan) did a great job on my highlights. That's two different other hairstylist from different states and country telling me that. The price here is reasonable too, consider she did a good professional job. I've tried other hair salons that cost more but walked out looking like I came out from hot topic. Salon Ivy is the place to go, and ask for Megan. read more

I am so sad that I'm about to leave Pittsburgh and I finally found a nice, professional salon that does black (African) hair with stylists that I can apparently trust! I got highlights and twists done by Carmen today and she did an awesome job. She was easy to talk to, gentle with my hair, and very knowledgeable about how I should take care of my natural hair. I left feeling like I had been right to trust her with my very first color ever. The only reason this doesn't get a 5-star is the fact that I got charged an additional $40 for a "haircut", which apparently my trim was, in addition to the cost of my highlights and twists ($100). I have never had to pay $40 for a trim. I badly needed them though, so I don't regret getting them. I will be going back hopefully to Carmen for more twists but will be taking care of my split ends at home :-) read more

For awesome color go to Bethany!! I came in today with a brassy grown out ombre and no idea what to do to get my hair back to normal. she gave me low and high lights that blend so nicely all over.. I love it!! My has hair a tendency to turn yellow no matter where I go and she killed it! I highly reccomend her and the salon to anyone who wants knowledgable friendly service with great results read more

Quick update. Another nail has peeled, so I'll be removing the rest tonight. My $35+ manicure lasted 4-1/2 days.

I absolutely LOVE Salon Ivy. The stylists are all so nice and are very skilled. I usually come in with a couple pictures and a vague idea in my mind and they cut and style my hair beautifully. I highly recommend this salon. read more

I had a very positive experience from start to finish. It was very easy to schedule an appointment and there is a parking lot right next door. My appointment was with Amber, she was very nice, professional,and knowledgeable. The service I had was a haircut which comes with wash, dry, and flat iron for only $45. I recommend this salon. read more

Yesterday, I discovered my new hair hero, and her name is Amber of Salon Ivy. This young pro rescued my limp, thin hair from a summer of smothering wigs and style-less hats. She gave me the exact hairstyle that I was looking for...a short and sexy easy to maintain pixie cut. Plus...I was in and out in about an hour! WHAT!! Kudos, Amber, you made my day. Salon Ivy is a versatile salon with a cool, comfortable and professional atmosphere and conveniently located on Carson. Great if you're preparing for a night on the town like I was. I'm impressed. Already made my next appointment. read more

This was by far the best salon experience of my life. Shannon was someone I knew from my circle of friends and who came highly recommended to me by those friends, so I felt confident allowing her to cut and color my hair. Mind you, I am EXTREMELY picky and my hair is my mojo, so it takes a very specific cut and even more specific color variation to make me happy. Shannon did an absolute perfect job on my cut and color. I honestly couldn't have possibly been any happier. She was also lovely to work with and I had an enjoyable time chatting with her during my appointment. Side note, as if my experience couldn't have gotten any better, the atmosphere there was also absolutely adorable, cute, quaint, professional, and super clean. I love Salon Ivy! I will never, ever go anywhere else! read more

I went to Salon Ivy with a bridal party for a wedding. While we were waiting, the stylists were finishing up with another bridal party. There were two window washers cleaning the windows outside. When they came inside, they needed to get to the window behind where myself and another bridesmaid were sitting. We politely moved to allow the window washer access to the window to quickly clean the window- it literally would have taken him all of two minutes. It was at that time that Chelsea marched over and began to speak down to the window washer and demand that he leave because they have two bridal parties. When the man tried to speak to her she quickly cut him off and told him that he would have to leave immediatley and come back to finish later. When he mentioned payment she stated loudly that he would get paid when he come back. Once the man left the building with his tail between his legs, Chelsea continued to act unprofessionally by explaining the story of how she kicked the man out of the salon to her staff- proudly. We all asked ourselves why we didn't speak up and say that it was not an issue and he could finish what he was doing. The simple answer is that we were all in complete shock of her behavior- it took a minute to actually comprehend that someone would act so improper in what appeared to be a high end salon. Myself and the bridesmaids were discussing the incident and we all felt extremely uncomfortable, and I was keeping my fingers crossed that Chelsea was not a stylist- dreading if she was the one who would have to do my hair. I wanted to complain to the manager, but when I checked the salon website on my phone it lead me to believe that Chelsea may in fact be the owner (still not sure if she is or not), so I did not bother saying anything to her while I was there. I completely understand that they may have been busy, and it may have not been the best time for the men to be washing the windows; however, I feel that they should have either let them know before they came, or politely asked the man if it would be an issue to come back at a better time. Her manner and actions are completely unjustified and she made the entire bridal party feel awkward while waiting to get their hair and makeup done. I didn't see any issues with any of the other stylists, but I would never bring my business to this establishment again on the simple fact that it may be owned by such a ignorant, disrespectful human being. read more