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    Volume Hair Studio

    4.6 (241 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Services - Volume Hair Studio

    Bridal hair services

    Blowout

    Chemical treatment

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    Color only

    Haircut

    Cut and color

    Applying hair extensions

    Hair extension coloring

    Reapplying hair extensions

    Hair extension removal

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    Hair styling

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    Kase M.

    First time at Volume, first haircut after covid began and I am very happy with the results. The salon takes all necessary COVID precautions. Temperature check upon entry, social distancing, masks and sanitizing. First time here so I scheduled a haircut and color with any available stylist. I got Brett. He did such an amazing job. It turned out better than I could've imagined. He was able to cut 6-8 inches off while still keeping the length I want. I did the add on conditioning treatment that left my hair shiny and soft. He did a single glaze in the blackest of blacks he could get. Perfect. I am so happy with the results. Will def schedule another appointment with Brett. On top of doing an amazing job it was such a pleasure to chat with him. Friendly, funny and he made the hours fly by. Everyone else was just as friendly as well. There was a lot of parking out front which is convenient as well.

    Red/purple long wavy hair
    Jessica M.

    Kim T at Volume has been my stylist and friend for almost 12 years. I followed her when she moved locations twice (the first the whole salon moved). I swear she is a genius with hair color. She is part artist and part chemist. I have been so many different shades of red, I don't think either of us can keep track anymore. It's always beautiful. Kim constantly is studying and taking classes to hone her technique and it shows. She is wildly talented and I am constantly complimented on my color. Her cuts are obviously fantastic too! I have had cancer for about 8.5 years and while I never fully lost my hair, at times it was really thin. Kim has always made me feel good about myself at my worst. I can't tell you how many times I have walked in and said "Kim, I'm a mess. Please fix me." and I leave feeling like a new person. She has always been warm, funny, and empathetic and is truly one of my favorite people. Volume is a great salon and a nice fit for Kim. The whole staff is so nice, talented, and unpretentious. I really respect and appreciate how careful they have been during COVID too. I included a few shades of hair color Kim has done for me over the years. Some are natural and some are funky, but they are all beautiful. If you are considering booking with Kim, do it! She will make you feel as gorgeous as you already are!

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    Greta F.

    It was my first time at Volume and I couldn't be happier. First of all I really like all the precautions they take to prevent any issues related to Covid: you wait outside (there are chairs), fill in a form and they take your temperature before entering; when inside everyone is wearing a mask and things get sanitized after every use. Amy was great, I showed her a picture of what I wanted and ask for advice she was professional and gave me her advice, we agreed on the type of color and then she worked her magic. I entered with dull hair and came out as a complete new persone, everyone complimented about the color and I could be happier. I already booked a new appointment for August!

    Balayage and cut
    Tejaswi M.

    Omg!!! Katelyn at Volume is just the best! She gave me the balayage hair of my dreams. She's attentive, friendly, and diligent. I'm so glad I found this place through random google search, going back to this one for all my hair needs. They also carry my favorite Kevin Murphy products along with Olaplex, Redken, and Pureology products. Their online booking system is so efficient! #smallbusinessfavorite

    Balayage
    Melisa B.

    If I could give this salon 10000/10 I would. I came to Brett for my hair. Let me tell you, my hair was dark brown and we were able to get this perfect blonde while keeping my hair healthy!! He listened to me, and worked with what I wanted. I was very comfortable and felt like I was home. Definitely recommend this place. Brett really owns his work!!

    Dana B.

    I came here to for hair extensions (tape in) and met Lauren for a consultation. She was so nice and super helpful to find the PERFECT color and length. When the day came for her to put in the extensions, she was very information on how to care for them and super gentle putting them. She's also fun to talk to and never made the experience awkward! Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5, was the price of the salon. I was a bit surprised at the price that I owed at the end, but over all my hair looks amazing.

    Cancellation fee
    M. T.

    Got lost trying to find the location. Showed up late to my appt. I was going to get a haircut with Katie but she was no longer available. I was willing to wait but they said no more spots open with Katie. They offered service from another hairdresser but when I asked if this person was experienced, the answer was "It's the oly person we have available" I decided to cancel and got charged a $30 cancellation fee (receipt says now show however, I did show up but late). Great way to lose new customers.

    Yinny C.

    Stephanie was so friendly and welcoming! She gave me the exact haircut I asked for and more. Definitely will be coming back!

    Hair cut and balayage done by Katie
    Amy M.

    Had my hair done by Katie and it was amazing! She's incredibly meticulous with her technique and made the whole experience very pleasant and enjoyable. You can tell she's really passionate about what she does. I went for a both a balayage and hair cut. The first time, the hair cut was great but the color came out a little more subtle than I wanted (though still beautiful!), but she made sure I knew I could always come back if I wasn't satisfied. Called in the next day and they put me in for a redo appointment a week later; the receptionist was very kind and understanding. When I went back for the redo, Katie asked me more questions on what I wanted (more color, lighter on the ends) and delivered beyond my expectations! She definitely knows her stuff; had me in and out of there in 2 hours. Best part is, I'm absolutely in love with my hair! This studio is definitely going to be my go-to place here in Philly!

    Today's cut! Love it!
    Aleksandra N.

    Today I had a great experience with Christy Heisler. She freshened up my hair by evening out the layers and adding some volume and getting rid of the split and dry ends. My hair felt so alive afterwards! Pic speaks for itself! Also, the shampoo (someone else washed my hair but I don't remember her name, unfortunately) was magical! Great head massage! I think the best part was that I decided to get a cut on a whim and they were able to accommodate me immediately. I greatly appreciate that! Also, all the staff is super nice, welcoming, and accommodating, and the salon is nice, clean, homey, and quirky, which I loved! Pretty much everyone else in the salon besides me was a return customer, it seemed. I highly recommend this place!

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    Ask the Community - Volume Hair Studio

    Any appointments available for today haircut?

    You can call the salon to see if they have any day-of cancellations, but they are usually booked well ahead of time.

    How much would Japanese hair straightening for long-length hair be? Thank you!

    Unfortunately we do not offer Japanese straightening

    How do I donate hair to Volume Hair Studio? Do I need to take an appointment? I have a good length for my hair with brownish black colour, So can you suggest a place near Zip code >19116 Philadelphia to donate?

    We actually don't accept the donated hair, however we will cut it for you, but you actually have to send it in to whichever organization you choose yourself. They have you fill out a form. I've found info below for the actual donation requirements:… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Volume Hair Studio

    Got a layered haircut with Katie and I can say this was probably the best haircut in a long long time.

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    Visited In Style for the first time this morning, on the recommendation of my wife. I have a pretty…read morebasic haircut request (1 on the sides, high fade, scissor trim) so I serve as the base line for service at hair studios because my request is quite possibly the simplest. First off, the place feels big. Has nice calming music playing in the background so it's a pleasant experience visiting and even sitting in the chair for some time. The wash was about the same length of time as a wash from other places here in Chinatown, but somehow it was significantly more enjoyable. The people here know what they're doing, and my scalp feels much better than it did before, and I didn't even know if was feeling anything before. Cut was ~30 minutes, and $28 + tip. Overall, it's on the pricier end of what I've experienced so far in Chinatown, although not by much. However, the quality of the cut was much better than others. In other places, it feels a bit more rushed or cursory, but I felt like I was getting focused attention on my cut. He spent a lot of it actually in touch up and layering, which was good attention to detail. Honestly one of the best cuts I've gotten in Chinatown. Definitely beats out in quality over other mainstays like Kevin's, but at a slightly higher price point.

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    Alyssa, the owner, did my roots--great job, super nice salon owner. She asked a lot of thoughtful…read morequestions about my hair and my color. Also gave me my first hair cut in several months, long layers, and trimmed away all the over processed ends. She's very careful about COVID-19 and even took a safety class. You call ahead and you are the only person in the salon besides her. Also, since it's a small salon, it's not expensive (although I gave a big tip because of COVID--and to support a female small business owner of color during pandemic!). If you are on the fence, I'd go (call first). Alyssa also does much fancier coloring jobs, and I might try one in the future. She seems like the right person to take a risk with. The salon has moved to a nice part of South Street (1112 South St.) where I managed to find parking without a problem.

    Keep in mind that this location is cash only, and they prefer appointments rather than walk ins!…read more$25 for girls trim and $18 for guys cut. I went to this hair salon in university city for a trim, and I felt that the stylist was knowledgeable about curly/wavy coarse hair. I was a little worried about going to a salon in China town because often the hair type that they see often is smoother / softer which I don't have. But my hair is looking a lot healthier, and they didn't take off too much of my length! The only issue I had was that it took a little longer than I would have liked and I was being switched between two people repeatedly. I've experienced having a different person the was my hair, another to cut my hair, and another to style my hair but I had 2 different people style my hair, probably because it started to get crowded. I wish the entire visit was only an hour but it was closer to 2.5 hours, and other people in the salon were beginning to complain about the wait. My friend also got his hair cut and said he liked the cut, but he was done in about 45 minutes, where usually his cuts take about 30 minutes, then he had to wait for me to be done as well. I will definitely be going back here but I'll be sure to go on a day that I know I have more time. My hair feels super healthy and nicely cut.

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    The stylist was polite enough when I was welcomed in. I told her that I wanted my hair trimmed with…read moremy hair covering my ears, and the top blended in with the sides. She smiled and agreed, and started cutting. In no time at all, she had cut the hair on one side of my head above my ear, which was the opposite of what I asked for, as I have a deformed right ear from decades of combat sports competition, and I wanted it concealed. As she had already ruined my hair on one side, I bit my tongue as she made the other side match it. I was absolutely furious, but what can a stylist do once they've taken too much off? Absolutely nothing. Now I am stuck with a haircut where my deformed ear is visible for the whole world to see because the stylist decided to give me that haircut that she wanted to give me instead of the one that I asked for. I paid for my haircut with a card and departed in a polite manner, but the moment I hit the sidewalk, I could no nothing but scream profanity as the realization that I couldn't cover my deformed ear kicked in. Now I am not only out $18, but I am stuck with a haircut which leaves me open to yet more questions along the lines of "What's wrong with your ear?" [Edit, I called the place and she offered me a refund, but this doesn't undo the damage she did to my personal appearance. I'll take the refund, but this review stands.] I grew the sides of my hair longer specifically to hide that ear, and the stylist decided that she knew better than me where my haircut was concerned, and forced her personal preferences onto my head. That stylist is very fortunate that I have superior control over my temper, because she has left me feeling disfigured with the haircut she gave me, and now that I'm home and trying to style this mess, I see that she couldn't even manage to trim my bangs straight, and the hair on one side is not symmetrical with the hair on the other side. With the mess she left me with, with my deformed ear exposed, I might just shave my head instead of putting up with this terrible thing she did to my head. I am so humiliated that I don't even want to be seen in public looking like this. I went in feeling good about myself and looking forward to the haircut I asked for, and I left with my self-esteem in the gutter. I get upset every time I catch my refection and see what she did to my appearance. I can't go out looking like this. In short, she was absolutely incompetent & unprofessional in providing a haircut according to the very simple instructions I gave her. She shouldn't be permitted to cut hair, and if she has a state license for cutting hair, it should be revoked. The only reason she's getting one star is because I can't give her zero stars. Attached to this review, you'll see two photos detailing how she couldn't even manage to cut my hair evenly. I could have gotten a better cut from a landscaper with a weed-whacker. There is absolutely no excuse for this, and no apology or refund can do undo the damage. I'll have to wear a hat until my hair covers my deformed ear again. Thanks to a stylist who doesn't listen, I get to wear a hat to cover my deformed ear now. As a craftsman and a business owner, I can tell you that this is not how a professional renders a service to a client. **Update** I spoke with the stylist on the phone a short time ago about the refund she told me she would give me, and instead of telling me when I could come down & get it, she began making all manner of excuses as to why she shouldn't refund my money. This is the kind of experience you can expect to have with this hair stylist: first she will ruin your hair, then she will justify her poor work and back-peddle out of any refund she's already offered you. I should have looked at the other 1-Star reviews of this place, because it seems that those people all had a very similar experience to mine. As a small business owner myself, I'm very enthusiastic about supporting small businesses, but not if they're run by incompetent, unprofessional people who refuse to accept accountability for the damage they do, or offer fair compensation in return for those damages.

    Ying at Artiva Hair Salon is the best! She styled my little's hair and did mine at the same time!…read moreHer demeanor is so friendly and kind, she is also speedy and considerate of your needs. She adds a layer of personalization that most hair salons and stylists don't add. Her place is cute, adorned with her art work and isn't like most fancy salons, but fancy isn't what we were looking for. She's able to do cuts and color that pops! We will be coming back because of the fun conversation and great prices that match our style.

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    AM salon is perfect for those who have straight Asian hair type. If you're looking to get a fade,…read morethen this is not the place to be. The interior is bright and newly remodeled, giving it a modern and clean look. They offer many services such as haircut, perm, dye, and even hair treatments. There is even a dedicated person that washes your hair for you before and after your haircut. She is super gentle and thorough. She even massages your head while she washes it! I came in on a Monday around lunch time and they weren't busy at all. Since it was our first time there, we didn't have a stylist in mind. They sat us down quickly and David was the one that helped my husband with his haircut. He is very knowledgeable about Asian hair types as he trained in Tokyo for 6 years. If you show him a photo, he will be sure to match the style you requested through the photo. He will constantly show you what the back looks like through a mirror to ensure that you're satisfied with the results. David is really a perfectionist and he even told me that he's always open to criticism, so if you're unhappy with something, just communicate with him and he will be sure to make it right. There might be a language barrier if you don't speak Chinese but I think a translation app would work just fine. My husband got a Korean style two block haircut and I have to admit it's one of the best haircuts that he has ever gotten! The longer layers in the back blended seamlessly with the shorter portion on the back of his head. My husband is traumatized from getting haircuts because oftentimes you pay a lot for a haircut that you don't even end up liking, but he's glad that he finally found a spot that he will be returning to. For wash and haircut, the price is $28, but they were running a promotion at the time so it ended up costing $23. Overall, I highly recommend this hair salon to those who are looking to get a quality haircut.

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