Made the 45min drive to Albany after reading positive reviews on yelp. Pleasant setting, looked…read moreclean & professional. Arrived on time 11:30am for haircut, mani, pedi. Jan got me started on pedi & mani with diligent young lady- was great! By 1:12pm Jan was finally ready to cut my hair after shampooing, $15 eyebrow wax that she talked me into, & finally voila, a $55 10-min haircut with no layers nor shape. I asked for side bangs 3 times & each time was met with resistance. "I don't want to cut too short" I gave up after the third ask. Conversation was also intrusive - where do you live? What's your job? What's your ethnicity? This is supposed to be a relaxing experience, not an interrogation. Total bill $145. Will not be going back for sure.

Look at those curls, he loves his perm. Huge thanks to Jan at Salon 109. He only trust Jan with his…read moreprecious hair

My hair was f-ed up and I was traumatized by hair salons in NYC. Minolo saved my hair with an…read moreinnovative technique that he came up with out of necessity. I usually get annoyed with hair dressers who chop off all my hair because they're lazy and because they try to make me talk (usually to sell themselves...). Minolo had an authentic, real and empathetic personality that I have never encountered in this business. He kept the length of my hair so well and it looks even better. I have never been happier walking out of a salon. Some extra feedback: I live 5hrs away in Brooklyn, NY and stayed upstate for the weekend (as I usually do every few months). I found this place by chance on my way to Guitar Center. I have a few Paul Mitchell products and I like them over the several I've tried (esp. "Super Skinny" serum for my frizzy and wavy/curly hair) - so I decided to walk in. I would definitely come back for Minolo, he treated me like a human being and he is very skilled at what he does. This salon has a lot of integrity. I never walked into a salon like this in my whole entire life. I am really grateful to encounter such wonderful human beings.

I decided to treat my stepdaughter to a trip to the hair salon. Innovations Hair Salon was…read moreaffordable with the best reviews so I gave them a recommendation to her. WOW she's so happy and her hair was cut very well! I'm sending her mom there next!

Ryan gave me a perfect cut. She's also a good person. Highly recommended Let her cut every hair…read moreon your head

If you are a walk in good luck. I've called no answer. I've walked in no invite to setting up an…read moreappointment. Every time I've walked in it's empty and still " oh no I am busy "

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.

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 cancelled an appointment back in December. I go to make an appointment for a haircut and receive…read morea message that I have a $310 balance for a no-show appointment - mind you the appointment was cancelled. This is a gross shake down for additional money. Will never return here. And highly discourage anyone who's going to shake down for a cancelled appointment from 8months ago.

WAY TOO expensive for the service I received!!! I will not…read morereturn to JP Salon due to the ridiculous prices! I had a short bob to begin with, not long hair. I had color, 2/3 highlights, and a cut with Kristina who I was told was a Level 3 stylist. Kristina was very nice and she tried to deliver. But my bill came to $422!! I have never, EVER paid that much and been SO disappointed in my hair!!! I can't really see the highlights and it is much too short. The result I received was definitely not worth that amount of money!! I am so disappointed!!!

Every time I go have my silver hair cut and styled by Christine she does an awesome job and i…read morealways feel greatl‼

I wish I could give it a negative star. My husband got his hair cut here today. It was worse than…read morethe hair cut I gave him during COVID shut down. He said the shaver seemed to get stuck in his hair. He ended up having to go to Jean Paul Salon to get it improved - cut was so bad it couldn't be fixed. I've attached a photo of the cut pre Jean Paul. It doesn't show the bald patch on his crown... I don't like leaving such a bad review and maybe there are some good stylists at this place, but wanted to let people know they should definitely do their homework on finding a stylist before just booking a cut here.

Crazy high price for a perm, do NOT recommend! Could get a same hot perm for a way lower price from…read moreother places. I saw the lady kept trying to persuade a customer get service that they didn't need, after they clearly said no she was still non-stop talking. I personally did not enjoy the service at all.

this place does not really take appointments for just a simple cut. i walked in for a hair cut and…read morewas told to wait since there's 3 women ahead. as i was waiting, 2 more guys walked in. after the ladies were done, the barber proceeds to take the 2 guys stating that theirs was simpler to do. i am never returning. the haircut was so mid and not worth the wait

I really enjoyed my hair cut here last time so I definitely had to return to dye my hair as well. I…read moregot my hair done by Liz and she did absolutely amazing! I felt that she did such a meticulous job and was absolutely so accommodating to all my hair goals. I have naturally dark and thick Asian hair with faded ombré so to get this result that exceeds by expectations is astonishing! I definitely recommend Liz if you want to get your hair done here ~ Also everyone did amazing with maintaining COVID protocols from what I saw. Everyone always wore a mask and sanitized after every person so always a plus! I was texted right before my appointment to be notified that the station was nice and clean for me to use :)

Best salon I have ever been too! I just moved into the area and was scared about someone else…read moredoing my color. Chelsea did an AMAZING job. She took her time and listened to my ideas . Salon is beautiful and clean. I will not go anywhere else.

First time back in two years. Ania's memory is anazing...she remembered me & assigned me to a…read moremaster stylist. I have challenging hair -- fine and dense, like me lol! Cheri, my stylist was a pro, I've never had a non-mirror consult before. She understood what changes I wanted to make, articulated it back and then cut and styled it giving it lift and flexibility. I needed product and mi e was discontinued but Ania found a suitable substitute. 4 instead of 5 stars because it took 7 minutes to be greeted, with no other customer at the counter. Also, I'm used to the stylists escorting customers to the counter for checkout & any last questions. Been going there off and on since 2006, plan to go back.

I can't recommend Vilma enough! She is a true professional with an incredible eye for detail. My…read morehair has never looked or felt better. She really listens to what you want.