OK. I have problematic hair. It's grey, and the slightest humidity turns it into a giant frizz…read moreball. I just tried out this new salon in Fishtown, and I was so happy with the results. First: Lily the owner has been around the block: she has EXPERIENCE and knows how hair reacts. She asked me how much I was willing to cut off, but didn't do the 20 questions thing where I am not sure what I want in the first place. She took a little control, and I have to say the results were way better than anything I've had in years. She's also funny and personable. Her space is nice and well lit, and in the heart of Fishtown. And most important: SHE PLAYS GOOD MUSIC! (Cue David Bowie and Queen...) Great Experience!

If you're looking for a place where you can get a reliably expert haircut, her name is Crystal, and…read moreshe's now at Crimson Salon. Sit down in Crystal's chair and within five minutes you'll know, your hair is one less thing you have to worry about. Whether you want classic and easy or hipster and fun, after one cut, you'll book your appointments for the next two months. I've been coming to Crystal for about seven years now, and I'm so happy she's now also in center city. The staff at Crimson are wonderful! They are friendly, make it easy to book appointments, and have taken great care to make clients safe during Covid. Crystal is not only brilliant in her craft, she's a blast to know and talk to. There are two things every guy needs to have a dependable pro for, a tailor and a haircut. Mark this one off your list.

The plus side is this place is really cute and the staff and hairdressers there are really nice and…read morefriendly. The negative is that my friend and I went there and they were getting their hair done, and no matter WHAT they did, they could not communicate to the stylist what they wanted. It was a request for a pretty basic braid down the back of the head and a beard trim...and it just ended up looking messy bordering on bad. The stylist just didn't seem to understand the request and my friend left feeling like they had thrown money down the toilet. It's unfortunate because again, they are a really nice group of people.

Georgiann was amazing. My daughter felt like a million bucks! Fabulous experience. Salon was clean…read more Georgiann is an amazing stylist.

Great place. I always love my hair and get compliments wherever I go. They are so friendly and…read morealways make me feel comfortable. I recommend this place to everyone!

I absolutely LOVE Hot Waves Salon, which is located in the heart of South Philly. I live in the…read moreneighborhood so it's an easy walk from my house, but it's also close to Broad Street and public transportation if you're coming from other parts of the city. All the women who work at Hot Waves are talented and friendly - everyone feels like a friend. Laura cut my hair today and I don't think I have ever been so happy with a cut and style in my life! She took the time to understand my hair needs to make sure I had the best style for my hair type (I have long, thick, wavy hair that can be tough to style) and I could not be happier with the results! Laura is a miracle worker. Their prices are also VERY fair, especially for a salon in the city, and they are not pushy at all when it comes to add on services or product. I can't recommend Hot Waves enough - in my opinion, it's the best salon in the city.

I'm pretty happy with my blowout from Dina! Not only was it super easy to schedule fairly last…read moreminute (a couple of days before the event), but they were open on Sundays, parking right out front unmetered was a cinch AND the price was right. I have super thick, longer hair, so it wound up being the "and up", but still pretty reasonable! Also, I'll admit I left it in waaaay longer than I should've, and there were STILL some curls by the time I washed. The look wasn't as full of volume as I've gotten before elsewhere, but that's actually what I wanted, and what I had asked for...more beachy long curls than old school classic curls. Dina created that for me. Conversation was great and we had the place to ourselves on a Sunday afternoon. It was lovely! I'll definitely be calling Dina again for my next event. Everything was right on!

After expressing my disappointment with my haircut, my entire payment was quickly refunded! I…read morecannot argue about a business that responds with such a policy.

I've been going to HeadHouse for years, and it's always an amazing experience. Meighan is…read moreincredible, and Alexis is so welcoming and cheerful every time. The vibe is always upbeat and positive, and I completely trust their recommendations. I love my hair every time I leave and would highly recommend them to anyone!

Awful experience overall here. My wife and I went in to both get our hair dyed and trimmed. Both…read moreour dyes and trims were not what we wanted. I was going for a silver color and ended up with a weird bluish brown color instead. My wife was going for a pearly white color and got a grey instead. Both of our colors were way darker than we wanted it to be, and the coloring job itself was splotchy and uneven. Our trims were not what we wanted either. I will say, the woman is very nice and she definitely charges you less than what other salons are charging you. But be warned, you definitely get what you're paying for, and it ain't much.

Was able to fit me in her schedule for a cut and color within a week of calling! The salon was…read moreclean and I loved my hair cut and color. She kept checking in with how short I wanted it to be and made sure I was set on all my color options before choosing. Will definitely be returning!

I and my daughter have been coming to Plume off and on for years, and have gotten decent cuts from…read moreseveral different people. So even though Irene failed to introduce herself, didn't listen, and cut my hair in grim silence aside from a few oddly hostile remarks, I trusted that she'd give me a competent bob. She did not. When she handed me a mirror to check the back, I was shocked. It looked like I'd been run over by a lawn mower. There was no shape and no volume; I could do (and have done) a better job on myself, in the dark with manicure scissors. They comped the whole experience, most likely so I wouldn't write this review. Three hours later I found another salon to give me a pixie. The rescue stylist confirmed that Irene's hack job was every bit as bad as I thought. I now have MUCH shorter hair than I wanted, but at least it looks intentional.

I posted a similar review on Google, too. I wanted to share…read moreit here because I've been seeking a new stylist, found Irene here and absolutely loved my experience. Irene understands hair, listens, is great with feedback, talks you through the process and is overall a great conversationalist. I enjoyed some wine as we chatted about what my hair goals were and she absolutely gave me the haircut and color I asked for. I waited a couple of days post cut to report back on my experience to see how it was after I washed it- it's absolutely perfect, the hair cut, the color - I'm in love with how I look, I feel like we brought back my natural color in a dynamic way and the cut is easy to style. What was really genuine was Irene's candor about the process. She told me if I had any issues in a few days to let her know and we'd work it out. That is a true artist and stylist. I highly recommend Irene. The space is also really beautiful at Plume, one of the nicest salon bathrooms I've ever seen. I felt welcomed and really enjoyed my experience.

Disguised as a stylist & business woman, Julie is secretly the magician/alchemist who will manifest…read morethe full potential of your hair and personal style. Worth every penny

I came here today just intending to see if my hair was long enough to donate. I have had issues…read morewith other salons botching haircuts in the past, and since I exclusively donate my hair every time I cut it, finding a place that does it correctly can be stressful. And wow, they truly do it right here. My hair qualified to be donated, which already made my day, and they even send it off for you. I was planning to schedule an appointment, but they were able to get me in right then. I felt incredibly lucky and honestly very grateful. Janka was my stylist and she is superb. I am always nervous cutting my hair since it only happens once every two to three years, but she walked me through exactly what she would do step by step. She is also a wonderful conversationalist and really puts you at ease. I felt comfortable the entire time. After the cut and style, I felt amazing, which is something I have not always felt after donating my hair at other salons. Some places struggle with short hair after donation, but they absolutely know what they are doing here. The owner was also incredibly kind and accommodating. Everything about this place feels warm. The front of the shop is filled with vintage and antique items and cute knickknacks you can browse, while the salon is in the back. Both spaces feel intentional and full of care. You can truly feel the love they put into this place. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend this salon to anyone who is nervous about donating their hair or just wants to find a place that genuinely cares.