I've been searching for my salon since moving to Long Island, and I finally found it. Every place I'd tried was fine, but I'd leave feeling like the atmosphere was a little off or that I wasn't totally welcome. As a woman in my late 30s with a lot of curly hair who has gone through plenty of styles over the years, I've learned that a great salon visit is maybe 40% the haircut and 60% how they make you feel. The Collective Salon gets both right. From the second I walked in, I felt welcome. My chair was ready and waiting, everyone was so friendly, and there was an easy, comfortable warmth to the place, almost like a sisterhood (though it's clearly a space where anyone would feel at home). Nothing about me felt out of place. Holly cut my hair and I felt at ease with her immediately. She was warm and fun to talk to, understood exactly what I wanted, and is clearly an expert at what she does. I love my cut. If you've been looking for a salon where you get a great haircut and leave feeling good about the whole experience, this is it. I'll be back. read more

Melissa continues to blow me away--she always makes all my hair dreams come true!! She listens to exactly what I'm looking for and truly takes the time to bring my vision to life. I'm so grateful for her expertise, talent, and, of course, her great company! The rest of the staff at the Collective Salon is so helpful, welcoming, and kind. I love this salon, and I'm so glad I found them!!! read more

The staff is kind, professional and patient. The owner is a rockstar. If you want your hair to look really good, this is where you need to go. read more

Gab is the best! She is always so kind, professional, & an outstanding hair stylist. As someone who had struggled with finding a salon for a while, I can now confidently say I have found my home salon, & I couldn't be happier. Excited to see Gab again in October, she always makes me feel so beautiful at every appointment, she's a true gem. :) read more

Amazing as always! Totally in love with the cut and the color. Brianna M. totally works magic! (She is also so careful to consult with you at every step of your service to ensure you leave with exactly what you are hoping for and understand upfront if something will require multiple steps to be achieved while supporting your hair's health.) My color holds up beautifully between visits using the products she recommended at my request. And the vibe of the salon is fabulous. Everyone is upbeat and so welcoming! read more

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This was my time at the salon and I am so happy I am now a client here. Brianna took the time to learn about me and my hair, what I liked and didn't like. She offered great suggestions and gave me the best scalp massage ever. Everybody was accommodating. read more

Gabriella did an amazing job & the salon had a lively & jovial atmosphere! I would absolutely recommend trying it out!

Holly always does an amazing job with my daughter's hair! She truly knows what she's doing and always takes her time to make sure everything looks perfect. Such a pleasant and talented young woman -- it's always a joy seeing her! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares about their work. read more

I just needed a good haircut. Brianna gave me more time and discussion about what I wanted (RARE as a Stradivarius) and more than that. Sweet, funny and KNOWLEDGEABLE! Giving me a blow by blow (pun intended) on what and how she was doing it, so when I next needed to wash my hair, I'd know how to get the same look. I haven't been this happy with the way my hair looked when walking out of a salon since 1976! Also, this is the way you SHOULD be treated. The salon itself is a friendly, homey, pleasant place--free of too much clutter. (P.S. woke up the next day looking like a siren from a 40's film noir--well, at least my HAIR did.) read more

Lexi is just the best. She is so skilled at her craft, and she's fun to chat with. I wanted a different look for spring... some fringy bangs later and my phone didn't even recognize me! Highly recommend The Collective Salon- everyone is helping each other, it smells so good (no chemical smells) and it's such a fun vibe to spend some time in. read more

I called before I went there to find out the pricing of a root touchup. They gave me a price which was ok. Had my hair colored by a very sweet and good colorist BUT when I went to pay the price was 20 more then I was told . I questioned this and they told me it was a charge for product meaning shampoo and conditioner. Never has this happened to me . It is deceitful and such poor business practice on that note if I was told the full price when I went there, I would've probably still gone, but I can't do business with the place that treats their clients like that. It's a shame. The owner emailed me and explained their policies. And did the right thing by refunding me the difference of what I was told and different of what was charged. read more

Brianna is straight up a master at her craft! She never, ever disappoints. She takes her time and always makes sure her clients are comfortable. I have absolutely not negative to say about Brianna and the staff at Collective Salon! Highly recommend them! read more

Excellent service and attention to detail . Gab walked me step by step along the way while asking me questions to ensure satisfaction of my hair . Highly recommend her and her happy staff ! Thanks again ladies read more

I first met Serena during my hair consultation. She was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and listened to all my concerns regarding my hair. After this, I trusted her implicitly to work her magic! I have extremely long, extremely thick and curly/wavy hair. I've always been met with difficulty or insecurity when it came to getting my hair done because I've always felt like an inconvenience. Serena never made me feel this way. While the transformation took a bit which was expected, it was so worth it! I absolutely LOVE how my hair turned out and am so excited to be a blondie. Serena and the girls at Collective are such hype women. I felt comfortable from the second I sat down. Thank you again for making me feel so beautiful :) can't wait to come back! read more

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Thank you so much! No matter my mood, I leave feeling refreshed and beautiful. I love how Briana enhances my look and her suggestions are truly the best! She's so skilled and an amazing human overall. read more

I truly loved getting my hair cut by Melissa today. She was so friendly and really took her time with my cut and blowout. She did exactly what I asked for and checked in along the way to make sure things were feeling and looking good. read more

Holly was so sweet and professional. She made my hair look beautiful. I have been with Melissa and Serena too now and they have made my mom and I feel beautiful. having curly hair is tough but they make it feel like nothing!!! it feels like magic hands everytime you step in and the environment is great! read more

Lexi and the other stylist were amazing...I came in to dye my hair before daughters wedding and they were so truthful with what I wanted wasn't going to work so we went completely different and my hair came out amazing...I have battled for years trying to find a salon I like and now finally found it...I highly recommend them especially Lexi but all the girls were great as well...definitely 5 star deserved!!! read more

Melissa is the best. Mason always leaves the salon loving his haircut. Hairdresser for life

Excellent colorist & hair stylist today. Seriously, I look 2 decades younger. She (stylist Melissa M) knew just what to do with my greying, thinning long hair. The Collective Salon, formerly Prism run by "Janine", has always had the best hair stylists in my (and my daughter's) approx 6 years of going there. Janine has a gift for choosing the right people and keeping the place fresh. read more

Melissa is my new go to hairstylist!! She takes the time to listen to what I want and has exceeded my expectations every time. You won't regret seeing her! read more

So happy to have met Serena today!!! I had a hair extension emergency (from another salon) and she calmed me, assured me everything going further will work out and also fixed me for the time being complementary. I'm looking forward to my next appointment with her couldn't be happier. She is an asset! read more

Let me tell y'all a little something about me. My eyebrows are like a prize to me. I don't trust easily because I've had a few cases of language barrier. I was then going to a good friend when she was doing my hair she'd do my brows too. Now I've been a little lax with the wax and I've heard rave reviews of Prism so I figured I'd give it a shot. So off I went yesterday to get my prize waxed and cleaned up. Let me tell y'all something Danielle Z. is awesome! She is such a sweetheart and immediately I felt comfortable with her. We were chit chatting and she kept asking if everything was okay. I told her how much my eyebrows meant to me and she could tell. She also said I had a nice shape to them so I'm glad we didn't have to do much other than a cleanup. I also asked about perming my lashes which I'm certain I'll be doing before my trip in a month. She assured me I wouldn't lose any lashes and that it'd work very well with my lashes since they're long beauties. Will I be back? Hell to the yessss!!! I will keep y'all posted when I do the lash lift. read more

Went to get a complete change with my hair. Jamie was my hairdresser and she was amazing. She gave me a complete hair consult and asked me exactly what I wanted (and even asked for any photos I had) before she started doing anything. She gave me a beautiful cut, balayage and express keratin blowout. All of which came out amazing. By the way it was a very busy Saturday and she juggled me along with about four others without even flinching. The whole salon was in sync with each other and they all seemed to have a great flow. Jamie was very professional and thorough. I couldn't be happier with my new hair! The express keratin treatment is great - I've since washed my hair and my own blowout came out gorgeous, I'm definitely going back for the longer lasting keratin treatment. read more

The Collective Salon - My hair was so much easier to blowout after the express keratin treatment - Hair Salons Near Me - St James, New York

I got a Groupon for 10 Pilates classes. Went there today. What a nice place! The instructor was very welcoming and attentive. It was a 12 PM class, so there was only me and the instructor, which worked out really nice because I have no clue what Pilates is. The class lasted exactly one hour. Yoga mats were provided. The studio room was very cozy, it created an atmosphere of peace and relaxation. The instructor directed every single movement, yet I was surprised that she was not doing the whole workout herself which was not a big deal. I found Pilates quite challenging, so she made a few adjustments to adapt to my level of fitness (which sucks, to be honest!) Will go there back and if something changes I will update the review. read more

Brianna was amazing!! It was my first time putting color of any kind on my hair and she made me feel so comfortable and taken care of!! Great first experience, I'll for sure be back! read more

Serena is beautiful - inside and out. She makes me feel beautiful and for that I'm grateful. She is truly an artist. A+

Zero availability whatsoever and I need to be seen by a stylist asap however they're anything BUT accommodating.

This salon gets an A+ in my book. I have had massage, waxing and facials here and each service is top quality service and products. Making, changing and canceling appointments are always a breeze. Now, here's where they go above and beyond... New to Groupon, I made a few purchases. There are many ways to get confused or signals crossed navigating the nuances of Groupon. Needless to say, I had 2 occasions where I was under a different impression and the owner made it right. She explained the issue and it made perfect sense. read more

I loved my experience with Serena today! I love how my hair came out. Serena used the pictures that I liked and made it work for me. Super happy, thanks! read more

I have been a customer with Prism for years. Recently had stylist Melissa Minerva change my dull one length cut to a bouncy fresh shaggy cut. She also color corrected my dark brown hair and revamped it to a honey golden brown almost back to my natural hair color, with no damage. Highly recommend this highly energetic, naturally talented beauty for all your hairstyling needs. A true talent. read more

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This was my first time coming to the salon. I have to say my experience was incredible. Briana and Lexi could not have been nicer and more welcoming. They were both so great. What a phenomenal experience-I will definately be a long term customer. read more

Loved meeting with Alicia to discuss options for transitioning to grey hair. Yep, I'm gonna do it! She never made me feel like I was taking up her time on a free consult. She was very honest and informative and gave me a realistic plan to move forward. I can't wait to see what we can achieve with my dull boring multi colored (lots of grey roots) hair. Plus she suggested a better hair style to compliment my facial features and keep the hair out of my eyes without using my glasses as a headband. Lol! New style and color will allow me to accept my natural hair (mostly grey) growing in instead of fighting it the rest of my life. I'll let you know after next week if she made a believer out of me. Stay tuned..... Grammy gonna go grey gracefully read more

I used to have a monthly membership for massages. It was great with Linda. After she left Cindy took over. I have to be honest it was not a good massage: really boring, pressure was off and in general the same technique over and over to the point I ended it early. Needless to say I do not go anymore. They do have a good deal on their monthly membership rates though. I was also annoyed that they advised my health insurance did not cover massage when I know it does. Upon locating a new massage place, my insurance was accepted. So many months of payments leaves a bad taste when it could have been avoided. The facialist was very good. I used her once as I swapped out a massage for a facial. The front desk at times was spotty. I had appointments cancelled. Once I arrived 20 minutes early but they didn't tell the upstairs crew I was there and when they came down, they too were annoyed at not being advised I was there early. Other times the front desk crew was efficient and very pleasant. read more

As someone who is typically picky with haircuts, I was excited to tryout Prism as recommended from a local Facebook group. I was able to schedule an appointment online which was so easy and convenient. Janine was my stylist and she was so easy to talk to and did exactly what I was going for without pushing me out of my comfort zone. She suggested a service for next time but wasn't salesman-y which some hair stylists can be. I was also given a 50% off discount for being a new customer which was a nice surprise. I was in and out in 30 minutes and am loving my haircut! I can't wait to go back. read more

Rochelle is my go-to girl for cut and color. I have curly color treated hair - she always makes me look like a million bucks! read more

The Collective Salon - Rochelle did an awesome job bring in my dark brown hair to this delicious magenta + purple mermaid mane! - Hair Salons Near Me - St James, New York

Jamie is so amazing!! I've never dyed my hair and was so nervous. She recommended balayage and it took me about 4 months to finally make the appointment. I am so glad I did!! It looks so natural. I'm obsessed. I highly recommend her. read more

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Brittney did an amazing job trimming my crazy mane and getting me ready for my upcoming wedding. My fiance and I both love the cut! Much better than my last haircut in the city which cost 3 times more. read more

Awesome experience. Brittney did such a great job! Perfect blonde highlights and ready for the warm weather!

I found a Groupon for this salon about four months ago and have been coming even after all three of my turns were over because of the awesome service. I come once a month for a Brazilian wax with Danielle and I always leave satisfied. She's amazing and makes me feel super comfortable every time! I also love the warm and welcoming feeling in the salon as a whole. The owner has almost always been near the entrance and greets me and every other customer that walks in. The receptionist is also very sweet. I usually call to make my appointments but you can just as easily make the appointments online. The salon itself is always clean but so is the waxing room! She uses a hard wax and new sticks after every dip. I highly recommend Danielle the esthetician, and will likely begin coming here for haircuts and other services as well. :) read more