This review is for Angela. In short, she's a hair wizard. I…read moremoved to MI from the west coast and have super dark almost black hair that I've been bleaching. I went to another stylist in Troy that did a less than great job and left patches everywhere. Not only did Angela know exactly what to do to fix it she also used all the same products my stylist back home did which was amazing because I didn't have to go out and buy new products. I've only been to her two or three times so far but I know that I'll be going solely to her as long as I'm living in MI. She is a gem and worth every penny!

This is a very nice salon - large, modern, clean, easy parking all around. My stylist is Charlotte,…read moreand she is the absolute best. My color is absolutely beautiful, and my blowout was top-notch. Many people have difficulty blowing out my curls into a smooth, silky texture, but Charlotte handled it beautifully. We started my service right on time and ended right on time, and it was such a lovely experience. Happy to have found a regular salon and stylist.

This is a very pretty salon, the sunshine sparkles on it like a jewel. Mandy and her associates are…read morevery sweet and attentive with lots of knowledge on hair and hair health. With a line of hair products from Japan which they used on my hair for the blow out, I'll be back. Convenient hours are offered which is terrific for all women. Very pleased with my consultation and blow out. Mandy Is wonderful!

Khrystyana is so humble, helpful, and great at what she does. I was impressed with her work…read morebecause she took her time to do it properly. She listens and answers questions about hair concerns. She even gave me advice as to how to keep my hair fresh and clean when going a couple of days without washing it. I plan on going back to her for my hair needs. She's friendly and good at what she does.

I normally go to the Detroit location but today I came here. It's very similar to the Detroit…read moresalon, just a little smaller. Same good vibes, friendly service, and lovely modern decor. I see Brooke for my cut and color needs. She's a rockstar!

Suzy was very helpful . She took her time and making sure that I was satisfied with my…read moreinstallation. And there were no problems.

I had the pleasure of seeing Atiana Giglio today at Alex Emilio Salon in Royal Oak. I was blown…read moreaway by Atiana. She has a natural talent and is phenomenal with color and cutting. I love that every stylist at Alex Emilio Salon goes through training with the owners and then continuous education to stay on top of the latest fashion trends. Thank you so much, Atiana. I love my color and cut! In addition to doing fantastic hair, I enjoyed my time with Atiana! She is a great conversationalist and wise past her years. Great environment with a very healthy array of high end hair products and accessories to choose from. Alex Emilio Salon is an experience~a chance to experience real artists at work, on YOUR hair! I have worked in the industry for many years. I've been in Salons and spas from Grosse Pointe to Birmingham. Alex Emilio is hands down the BEST!

I was looking for a blowout option in royal oak that was open on a Monday. Alex Emilio came…read morethrough. I got a blowout by Tristen and I was really pleasantly surprised. She is incredible at blowouts. My hair is curly but I always straighten it. She got it straight with just a hairdryer. No flat iron. My go to hairstylists can't even get it this straight. I've found a new girl to add to my blowout list. If you have difficult hair or just love blowouts like I do, Tristen is excellent.

Tom is amazing. Especially doing anything involved with blonde. He also doesn't over charge. I come…read moreevery two months to upkeep my babylights so they stay looking nice and ashy and healthy. 5 stars. Tom is also good company. I definitely recommend.

I found Tom over a year ago after parting ways with my longtime hair dresser. I bounced from salon…read moreto salon and just happened to find Tom by chance. I have very long, thick hair and I am very specific about how I like my color done and blowouts. The problem I was having with every hair stylist was their ego. They did not listen (any of them) to what I expressed that I wanted. They all do opposite of what I ask and do what they think would look nice. Not cool. Tom listens. He is not egotistical. He is very talented. He does not over-book and rush your appointment like the rest all do. He has kept my hair in good health as well. It was a bit damaged when I came to him and he brought my long locks back to healthy shiny locks without having to chop it off. He is also very reasonably priced especially for the time he takes on my visits. I am so grateful to have found him. He is a true artist. You will not be disappointed with his work. Thank you so much Tom for being honest and doing such good work. Very hard to find these days.

I had an appointment at another salon and 30 minutes before my appointment...they called me to…read morecancel saying that they had a booking error and that they would not be able to accommodate and get me in that day. This was not only frustrating but particularly a big issue since most decent salons are booked up in advance and they are closed on Sundays AND I was leaving for a 2-week vacation on Monday. So I was freaking. I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg either. I called a few other salons and of course, nobody could accommodate. I then called Aqua and even though they were extremely busy...they were able to fit me in. I actually explained what happened to the receptionist (seriously love him) and he immediately felt my pain and said that they could get me in right away. so five minutes after calling I was in my car and on my way. My stylist was Holly and she was great. I didn't get a cut, just color, but she did an awesome job at executing what I wanted. She was so gentle and sweet and I will definitely be coming back to see her. Aqua saved the day and I didn't spend any more than I wanted to. Going forward, Aqua will be my new go to salon! Their customer service was on point - again shout out to the fabulous receptionist.

Went here to get a cut and trim for my husband, he likes a bit longer on top, short on the sides…read moreand neat around his ears. 10% off if you check-in for any salon service. Holly cut my husband's hair. She seemed nice, was chatty at the beginning and end and concentrated during the cut. The wash and cut took about 30 minutes. It also cost $30. Tips have to to be given in cash, rather annoying since I am not one to ever carry around cash and don't want to be paying $3 to use an ATM machine, which is ornamental, as it does not work. The top was nicely trimmed. I did have to clean the sideburn on his left cheek and around his ears on the right side of too. The attention to detail needs a bit of work.

Robyn's Hair Design provides excellent hair cuts and styling. I met Robyn when I was looking for a…read morewedding hair stylist back in 2013. From our first consultation, I knew Robyn was going to be a great fit. She took my ideas and had her own great input. Robyn convinced me that hair extensions would really add a lot to my wedding day and man was she right?! The extensions were great and lasted for months. Robyn also did my bridesmaids' hair for the wedding and everyone looked gorgeous! Robyn is a pro! Robyn was so good that I have been going to her every 6 weeks for a fresh cut since my wedding a year ago. I cannot recommend Robyn enough. She understands all types of hair and has great new fun ideas. She is located in the awesome University Heights neighborhood so you can even grab a bite or drink in the hood afterwards while looking great with your new haircut! Come see Robyn ASAP! You will not be sorry

You should go get you hair cut from Robyn…read more I've been in the live events business, specifically hair fashion shows for 10 years. It's made me a little picky about my hair cuts. Robyn has kept me looking good for 2 years now. She's so good I followed her from the last salon to this one. I sit down, have a beer, some fun conversation, and bang I look great. You should get your hair cut from Robyn.

I'm writing this review without ever having had any hair services performed at Black the Salon…read more This is simply a review of their character, particularly from the manager Mary. Last night my friend and I went to dinner at Iron Horse before going to the Royal Oak theater. Having purchased online tickets in the past, I did not pay attention to the email that said in bold letters "must print tickets to attend". With 15 minutes before showtime, we were in downtown Royal Oak without a printer and had no idea what to do. Black the Salon shares a corridor with Iron Horse, so just on a whim I went next door and explained my predicament to a staff member who promptly referred me to Mary. Without hesitation and with several customers in the salon, Mary took time out of her evening to print my tickets and save the day. She is a rockstar and her staff was equally as welcoming. I'm not sure how well they cut, color, or style hair, but I will definitely be booking my next appointment for salon services with Black because if their talents behind the chair are half as good as their talents in front of it... I know I'll look and feel amazing when I walk out.

They say it's either a great review or a bad review that finally gets you to sign up for Yelp. In…read morethis case, a bad one, unfortunately. I've given Black three shots now because my husband liked it. My first haircut was pretty good, no complaints. The next visit...I decided to get some color done and made an appointment with a different stylist just based on available times. I got a call an hour before my appointment letting me know the stylist was running behind about 10 minutes. No problem. I thought that was very courteous. So I arrived a few minutes late as told, only the stylist wasn't even at work yet. I waited another half an hour for her to show up. I was worried about the appointment going over, but received no apologies when she arrived. The icing on the cake was that the color didn't even take. The stylist didn't charge me for the appointment, which was the one grace of the day. But I wasted 3 hours and still had to make another appointment. And right now, I am sitting at the salon AGAIN waiting for a third stylist, who is also now over half an hour late to work. Now, there's bad luck and there's bad service, but I'm pretty sure I'm getting equal doses at this salon. Customer service just doesn't seem high priority. I'll think about revisiting my star rating after she redoes my color today, but I already feel stupid for even sitting here.

Great service. Professional. I've had several visits and I…read morehave loved my hair each time. I had heat damage from a previous stylist. With her healthy hair care knowledge, Charlotte has helped me to understand how to properly care for and restore my curls! Oh, and her scalp massage alone is worth an appointment!! :-)

From the owner: What makes my business special is that I specialize in coloring, haircuts, styling and overall…read morehaircare for ALL hair types and textures. It is my goal that every client leaves my chair feeling pampered, refreshed and beautiful!