So I decided to start my hair locking process and chose Debra as my loctician (it wasn't an easy…read moredecision this is NYC) And I am so happy I decided to go with her. I booked her via StyleSeat which I recommend because her list of service are on there along with the prices. Debra is so sweet and I loved talking to her! She did such a good job and she filled me in on pretty much everything I would need for maintenance. She made sure I was prepared mentally and was just overall amazing. This woman radiates positivity. I cannot to return for my next appointment!

Yelp removed my review because I had a link to the photos on my blog. However, I am adding it back…read morewithout the link. Photos were on Yelp (11/19/2013 Yelp removed the photos of my hair before, during and after the service, presumably at the owners request). I've never seen a Yelp review where the option to add photos was removed so this was clearly done on purpose. The service was originally in July 2012. Photos are on my blog (yelp allows links in profiles). Just search Red Room. I so wanted to like OMHH Red Room Luxe Salon for my straight styles but unfortunately this natural salon just did not prove to be a positive experience. I had been checking out this natural hair salon (advertised as a "blow dry bar") for a while and met the owner, Debra, a few times, including at the African Street Festival at Commodore Barry Park, where I was given a sample of the herbal hair & body wash. She had natural hair (extensions) so again I thought I hit the jackpot. I mistakenly believe that women with natural hair know how to deal with my hair. I have been proven wrong time and time again. I had been wearing twist outs for a few weeks, trying out different products, and the twist out I wore to the salon was done with my own whipped shea butter and aloe mix. My hair was combed out a bit with a wide toothed comb (looked like a shower comb) and rinsed with warm water then washed, twice, with the same hair & body wash that I stated was drying to my hair the prior week. I suspect that the shea butter coating on my hair stopped it from acting as a clarifying shampoo. An OMHH herbal conditioner was used as well as an OMHH light oil and I was placed under a hood dryer for about 15 minutes. I had expected that Hair Rules product would be used in my hair since Debra mentioned several times when we spoke that she uses and likes the Hair Rules line, which is also sold at her shop. Instead she used her own brand, OMHH. I was NOT given the option to choose my own products from her collection and I was not given the option to use Hair Rules products. The conditioner was rinsed out and I was then placed back under the hood dryer to recline for a bit with loose hair. When I asked Debra about this technique, since I was getting a blow out, she said that she likes to remove some of the moisture from the hair before blow drying. I immediately became worried since I know it's more difficult to blow dry my hair once it's already dry i.e. Dominican blow outs on dried, roller set hair use a ton of heat to get my curly roots straight. My hair dries really fast. Although my hair was loose (not roller set) I went along with it to see how this dry before blow drying technique would work. During the blow dry no heat protectant was used; however, my hair was blown out on a cool setting for the majority of the blow out. There was no brush or comb attachment used - just a shower comb. I asked Debra about this and she said she does not like to use a comb attachment since it pulls too much on the hair - breakage presumably? I rarely lose hair when I do my blow out at home so I was unsure of this reasoning. Most salons blow out my natural hair with a brush or comb attachment to make it more smooth, which means less passes of the flat iron. The blow out was not comfortable at first. Debra did listen to me and was more gentle; however, I still was not pleased with the technique of trying to blow out dry natural hair. After the blow out my hair felt very dry, which is not normal for me after a blow out. I mentioned that my hair was looking rough and it felt dry and was told that next time I should get a steam treatment. There was a steamer in the corner near the wash basins. Debra stretched a section of my hair down to show me how much she thought should be trimmed, which was at least 1 inch. I said no, I was not willing to trim that much. We then got into a discussion about the knots in my hair, sections of hair that were not really knots at all but hair that had not been combed out well. She wanted to cut my hair up to the "knots". I explained that I have single strands knots since my small curls, some 1/8 of an inch, wrap around themselves and form tiny knots on individual strands. I told Debra that I rarely wear my hair straight so the single strand knots do not bother me. I then began to pull apart the "knotted" sections of hair to show Debra that it was just tangled hair that was not combed out. I did not feel that my hair required a 1 inch cut. I had not used heat in six months and for 3 of those months I was in twist extensions. My blow out looked like a fluffy afro from the 70s, not like a sleek salon blow out that was prepared for flat ironing. I even said that out loud that I had a 70s afro. When the flat ironing started, I was again worried. No heat protectant was used. I ended up leaving the salon without letting her finish. I washed, blew out and flat ironed my hair when I got home since I wanted to make sure it was not dama

My first time seeing Valerie and it was amazing !!! My hair…read morehave not look better in years and I will be seeing her again soon ..

My daughter has an upcoming sweet sixteen party today and I sent her to get knotless box braids…read morebased on the Yelp reviews. I am convinced that Mateya took advantage of my daughter given that she was 16. Because there is no way if I had accompanied her to the appointment that she could have left with her hair like that with a whopping charge of $185. I will pay any price to have my daughter's hair done as long as the person does a good job and this was horrible. She claims she used two packs of braids. Seems like she used only one. The braids are thin at the beginning and at the end looks like strings. There are some very thin tiny ones in the back. My daughter has a thick head of hair and these make her look like her hair is extremely thin. I am completely and utterly disappointed. My daughter this morning wants the braids out of her hair which we are going to take out.

The salon is shotgun style, so a very small waiting area in the front entry way of the shop, and…read moreopens up to the work stations and the back section are wash bowls and dryers. The shop is clean and has a quaint lil room with about 5 or so dryers, good part is the room does have a television. My hair experience was good. The stylist performed all my services, so her wash came with a decent about of muscle during my wash. I LOVE strong hands. She blew me out then flat ironed. Her process of flat ironing seemed to be longer then what I'm use to, and I wasn't even bone straight when I walked out. I was charged $75. I would definitely go back, but she would be my back up. And her prices for coloring are pretty costly $150+ for just tips on long hair.

My hair used to be natural and I was scouring Instagram for a bomb salon and stylist to perm my…read morehair and give me a pixie cut. My issue was a month ago a lady gave me a horrible sew in and caused an irritation on my scalp which in turn led to a scalp burn. Nonetheless I was determined to look good with my missing patch. I checked the cut life vehemently looking for stylists in the NY area because the salons that you see the most are in ATL. I was desperate but I wasn't that desperate to book a flight to get my hair done. All I know is that the lord also wanted me to look and feel good because he directed me to @hairhype_ insta page. I booked an appointment and the rest is history. The atmosphere of the salon is extremely welcoming, they play a plethora of music genres so that no one is left out. The only thing is that you must book an appointment. I do not believe they accept walk-ins as they are super booked up. I personally go to Gisele, she is my life saver and I am forever in her debt, however every professional that works there is talented. They don't settle for mediocrity, they go above and beyond every time. If you're thirsty or hungry, there are snacks and beverages that are there for you. Check them out!

. I asked for a large knotless mid back length and she totally disregarded that and braided it past…read moremy waist. As for the quality, even my mom said they look old and was surprised when I told her I got them done the same day.

The braids itself came out nice however, I'm mainly disappointed because I noticed the language…read morebarrier and despite over communicating that I wanted medium length and even showed photos for reference and even reminding In between braiding that the length was too long. They disregarded everything I had said and charged me $200. They just seem greedy for money and ignore what references or requests you might have in mind. Nice braids, but not going back.

First time with Shanny and I'm obsessed. She was punctual, professional, and made me feel instantly…read morecomfortable. The space was clean, calm, and elevated. My short cut wig ? Flawless. She exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely be back.

I just washed out my silk press and when I tell you absolutely no heat damage!!! I love the…read morefriendliness, the vibes the shop provides!! The styling, the washing, even the blow drying process was chef's kiss and this is probably the only place I could trust that they are not scissors happy. I would definitely recommend 1000%! Pricing was also really worth it

I wouldn't recommend this business for a traditional weave. I give this establishment a zero when…read moreit comes to customer service. Please watch video below. This is the most I've ever paid for a weave not worth the $375. I have so much to say about this establishment but do not have the time to write such a lengthy post. My ONLY advice is stay clear from this business. Revision: guess who has time today? I initially picked this business because I loved the curls she posted on IG. I have a weaver but she does not style. So I thought let's try something new (HUGE Mistake). I arrived at the salon, everyone was sweet. Then finally got in the chair. Had I followed my instinct I could have avoided this situation. I'm an ageist. I do not like older people doing my hair anyway her mom washed my hair, blow, then braid down. First mistake I disparately need a hair cut my ends were DEAD. She braid dead hair instead of promoting healthy hair growth. As she started the braid down I say the misty but instead of saying something I trusted the process (another mistake). I am the queen of traditional weave. The braid down is the most important. When she started the install I noticed that she didn't cut the weft, no biggie in the back but should be done in the front so that in install can lay flat. I fell asleep for most of the install & by the time she completed & they came with their camera. I knew that I would be displeased. Yet I said nothing. Mistakes that I should have addressed: she didn't leave enough hair out to cover the tracks. The double of the hair in front kept me from putting my hair behind my ears. No one knows how good or bad an install is until they are home or when you walk up in the morning. The videos below are from the morning less than 12 hrs from the install. It was a holiday weekend & the salon would be closed until the following Tuesday. I had to go to a Dominican salon in Harlem to have the install removed, get a hair cut & worn a bob until I could to my orginal weaver. When I called the salon midweek. I sent them video I had made. Nami eventually called me back & took no accountability. Because I took the hair out. She claimed she could have fixed the top. But BS the braid down was the issue. Also I am a social woman to walk around with a weave than looks like a bad wig... is not an option. Her resolution: to GIVE ME 20% off my NEXT install. As IF! So I called Amex because I paid have cash have credit. She's lucky I don't take her to small claims court, cause I'm petty like that. Stay clear of the business if you're black trying to get a weave. She's too expensive & not work the headache. Instead I recommend nynystyle you can find her on IG. She is one of the best weavers in Brooklyn. Cheating on nynystyle cause all this drama. Never again.

Abysmal customer service and terrible business practices. No business should be able to charge $125…read moreto hold an appointment for a service that may or may not cost the same or less. They hold on to the payment and make it impossible to reshedule the service. I called and texted for months to try and reschedule an appointment as they held on to my payment. They simply stopped responding. If you are apprehensive about their ridiculous appointment hold fee, DON'T DO IT. This business is a scam and should do better about how they go about serving customers. Edit: The chargeback was happening before I heard back from you. Either way, there is currently NO CHARGEBACK / DISPUTE and I have reached out repeatedly to try and schedule and no one has responded for nearly 2 months. So your response means nothing. Even now, tell me WHEN I CAN COME IN FOR A SERVICE THAT I HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR. Respond with that or don't bother responding.

I don't straighten my hair often and doing this blowout in November & January definitely loosen my…read morecurl pattern A LOT!! So if you don't care about your natural curls than it's fine, just be careful bc all that heat changed my hair but it did look good!

I first found Yeimmy Dominican Salon when the salon I used to go to--just a block from me--closed…read moreunexpectedly. Since I work from home most days and needed my hair done the day before heading into the office, I searched everywhere for a new salon. That's when I came across Yeimmy's and decided to give them a call. Yeimmy was incredibly accommodating and took me in right after I finished work. From the start, she was attentive and took the time to discuss my hair concerns, especially how fine and fragile it is. She recommended a deep conditioning treatment, which left my hair feeling amazing. A couple of months later, I returned because I had hair extensions in and just wanted a wash, dry, and blowout. At the time, Yeimmy was in the Dominican Republic, but she connected me with Sandra--and I absolutely fell in love with her! Sandra was so gentle, thorough, and made sure my hair was well taken care of. She actually reminded me of my aunt from the Dominican Republic, which made the experience even more special. I was so happy with her work that I went back again a few weeks later when I needed my extensions done. I haven't been in a while, but I definitely plan to return. If you're looking for a salon that truly prioritizes hair health and takes the time to care for your hair properly, this is the place to go. One thing to note: Yeimmy Dominican Salon is on the pricier side compared to other Dominican salons. You won't find a $20 blowout here, so if you're used to budget-friendly pricing, be prepared. That said, as long as the prices remain reasonable, I personally don't mind paying for quality service. Highly recommend if you're looking for expert care and a welcoming atmosphere!

I semt emails n left a few voicemails pertaining to my appointment. I wanted to make sure that my…read morestyle was achievable. No response ever. Drive allll the way to Brooklyn, about an hour n a half from my home, only to be told that she couldn't do the desired look bc she doesn't have the barber skills to do it!!!! Bit after I find a barbee to do the cut n fade she could do it the rest another day. All of this could have been avoided had she checked her voicemail and/or emails. Smh

I got a beautiful precision cut here. The stylist took her time and talked me through every step…read moreand what I wanted. She did an excellent job.