Hair Salons near Elmsford

“I respect Daba and her achievements as a young business owner in Westchester, NY. I have been to this establishment at least 3 times. Each time my hair has looked great, my experiences in the shop have varied.

I am impressed by a few things:
1. I have not had to wait for an appointment for more than 10 mins
2. Stylists generally braid for the entire length of the style. If they take breaks they are under 15 mins. I am sure more breaks are needed so I hope she will be able to accommodate the needs of her staff.
3. Clean and organized shop, doesn’t stink.
4. Clean and usable bathroom.
5. Strong communication, although there are some cultural clashes with customers.
6. Aprons/ uniforms with names so that clients can remember their preferred stylists easily.
7. Styles are usually neat and efficient, although some styles are better than others

Things that need work:
1. Attitude of some of the staff toward feedback of their work. Customers are not easy to deal with, but there needs to be a level of professionalism that is unmatched to truly stand out.
2. App! The options needs to be better organized. I don’t know if it’s because you offer such an array of services, which is great, but it makes selecting a service difficult. An alphabetical list or a list from least expensive to most expensive styles might be more efficient.
3. Pricing! Please post a price list in the shop. Maybe laminate a few “menus” to hand out to customers in person so that you can clean and reuse them. Pricing is not transparent. There are a lot of extra charges.
4. Breaks: I understand that staff need to eat, pray and use the bathroom. Please communicate this with clients a little better. It should be understood that people will need a break from braiding hair for hours at a time, but common sense is not so common. Assume people don’t think like you.
5. Handling of kinky hair. Black people have different types of hair textures. We have been taught to label some hair textures as nicer or better than others. Self hatred is real. Our hair needs to be treated with love and hair. Not burned to death with heat from blow drying and pulled with hard combing and brushing. Stylists should be taught to be gentle but efficient. Please invest in some classes if necessary.
I hope this business continues to grow and flourish, but growth takes pruning. Prune your fruit so that it can grow.

Hair type: I have short 4C hair. My hair is dense and thick. I have thinning around my edges from too much pulling and tension from certain hairstyles.“

“"Joseph's Family Cuts" truly deserves a 5-star designation. Joe is one of the best barbers I've ever known, in over 80 years. More than a skilled, professional barber, he is highly intelligent, sensitive, and responsible. I can not understand how anyone could have rated him less than 5 stars. All his reviews are favorable or outstanding. He is the BEST ! He is also someone you can trust to give you the kind of haircut you request, and to do it well.“

“Karen and Monica are wonderful! They took such careful detail to my hair and truly care about the health of your hair. I’m so happy and can’t wait to go back.“

“I recently had the pleasure of meeting Barbara at Shear Pleasure Hair design, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From the moment I walked in, Cynthia made me feel welcome and comfortable. She put me up with the owner, Barbara. With very little instructions she knew exactly what I wanted.

The haircut turned out amazing—better than I could have imagined. Barbara did an excellent job and her skills are truly impressive. She also provided helpful tips on how to maintain my new look at home and get the volume that she managed to so effortlessly put in.

Overall, Barbaras not only a talented stylist but also a wonderful person to chat with. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a worthfuk experience. I'll definitely be returning to then when I visit the city again.

Stylist: Barbara“

“There are no words to describe the incredible makeup job Ashley did for my 70th birthday celebration. My main concern was wanting the makeup to look as natural as possible, and I was nervous I wouldn't look like myself, as has been the case in the past. This time, however, was different. Ashley not only honored my wishes but went above and beyond. She was incredibly friendly, explained each step along the way, and regularly checked in to see if I wanted any adjustments. Throughout the night, friends and family repeatedly commented on how wonderful my makeup looked. At the end of the evening, my 6-year-old grandson even said, "Bela, I love your eyelashes." (photo doesn't do her work justice). I highly recommend Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Ashley!“

“Thank you, Dila, for listening to what I want and sharing your professional advice! I am on my way to looking more natural and loving my blonde hair again, haircut and blowout were also great! Thank you to your staff for being warm and welcoming. I'd recommend to anyone in the area looking for a new salon with experienced and friendly staff.“

“Had an amazing haircut done by Tina! She was so sweet and did an amazing job (I got face framing pieces, long layers, wash and blow dry). Staff is amazing and the place is super clean and relaxing:)

Stylist: Tina“

“I went in not being 100% sure on what I wanted/needed and left with so much knowledge and a fantastic cut. I have wavy/curly hair and Taylor taught me a lot about how to manage it. She cut it in such a way to really showcase my curls and I love it so much!!! Thanks Taylor!

Hair type: Coarser, curly/wavy, not treated“

“Always a pleasant experience, they are so very nice, Daniella is the best professional, warm, attentive and does a great job, highly recommended.

Stylist: Daniella is, a lovely, professional and very good at what she does“

“I always go to Jojo for a keratin treatment and color, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. From start to finish, Jojo's expertise and warm personality always makes the entire experience exceptional!

Jojo's skill with keratin treatments is truly remarkable. The result was stunning – my hair feels silky smooth, frizz-free, and incredibly manageable. It's clear that Jojo is a master of her craft, as the treatment has left my hair looking healthier and shinier than ever before!“

“Had an amazing balayage session with Kelfy. She has so thorough in explaining everything she is going to do and truly has an eye for the best colors for her clients“

“My usual barber did a pretty poor job and left me with an uneven fade right before he left for a month vacation.

Went to Andre for the first time to see if he could fix my haircut, and he did an incredible job! He took the time to ask me how I would like it done, stopped in between to ask me if there were any adjustments I'd like to make, and overall was very attentive.

I will absolutely be going to him from now on, and highly recommend him!“

“I’ve been going to Melissa since I moved to Irvington and can’t say enough good things about her and Hairdo!“

“Ryan is simply incredible with hair! He does everything amazingly well. I'm always thrilled with how my hair turns out. You should definitely go to him; you'll be really happy with the results!“

“Angela and her makeup artist sere beyond amazing! and I went in looking like a old lady and came out beautiful and feeling 21 again. Everyone at the wedding complimented me. Ty so much angel! ♥️“

“I’ve been working w Danielle for years. She is the BEST colorist in the NY metro area!Danielle is SO professional but is also a true ARTIST!She is sensitive to the client ‘s objectives and always describes all the options. She really knows what she is doing and very comfortable making adjustments in real-time if you’re not completely happy,. It is totally obvious that customer satisfaction is her top priority!Also - her salon location is in such a cool location - lots of art and music and young people around and very safe and easy to find, w plenty of parking.Lastly, Danielle is a fascinating person with wide-ranging interests in the arts, fitness, wellness and spirituality. You will leave with much more than perfectly colored hair!“

“I cant thank Carmen enough! We took our 2 year old for his first haircut and she went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable. He sat in a pretty cool fire truck, she put cartoons on for him and gave him a bunch of stickers. She's patient and gentle and we even got a little certificate with a lock of his hair. Thank you so much we will def be back!“

“I think I have been to every hair stylist in the are. No one seems to listen. I have silver hair and I asked for some highlights. I came out looking like a skunk with chunks of nearly black hair. I decided to try the only salon in Hastings that I skipped. As soon as I walked in the door, I felt so cozy and comfortable. The salon is small, but cozy and tastefully appointed. Samar was so personable, I felt like I had known her forever. I told her I wanted a spikey pixie cut and she began the shaping process which will take a few haircuts due to my previous terrible hair cut. When Samar was done, she asked if I wanted some highlights. I agreed and I cannot tell you how beautiful it came out. OMG. It is so soft and subtle. My hair just glows. It makes me feel younger! I cannot wait to go back in a few weeks for the continuation of my transformation. Love you Samar-see you soon!“

“Very cozy place!
Super professional service !
Nasie is so cute and gentle !
Absolutely love it !

Stylist: Nasie“

“Shelley and Michelle spent over 3hours yesterday making my 16-year-old's hair fantasy come true. They listened to my kiddo and treated them with dignity and respect, even when they changed their mind here and there. The pink and purple stripes and ultra modern cut were absolutely perfect. It was a fantastic experience for both of us and we will be coming back to Backstage for all of our salon needs.“

“Oh my, what a wonderful place! Paul is a Master Colorist and lives up that title. My color has never looked more beautiful and natural (particularly after an unfortunate « purple hair » incident at another salon that shall remain nameless).
Pair that with a flawless cut by Dominic and you cannot go wrong.
GO!“

“Requested style: Up do as the outdoor temps were soaring!

Hair type: Fine, thinning

Stylist: Rhona is a fabulous stylist with years of experience!“

“If I could give more then 5 stars I would! Glennys was efficient, her technique for styling hair is absolutely amazing and most importantly, my experience being there was so warm and inviting. Her sister who washed my hair was amazing as well. She deep cleaned my hair and gave me one of the best blow outs ever! I come from Queens, NY so to find a Dominican woman owned business in Nyack is so special. Will be returning again and again! Thank you so much Glennys“

“Gabriel did a great job and I really appreciated him taking the time to talk me through the process of cutting my hair, my hair type and expertise and consulting! Will def be back again!!“

“Rita and Argata traveled to Queens to do my make up and hair for a wedding. Because it was a day wedding, they came early at 7am, fully prepared, as a team to do my hair and makeup. They really are amazing people, kind, easy to communicate with, very professional and they work very well as a team. My hair came outstanding, my make up is gorgeous and I am now ready to celebrate the Bride and the Groom. THANK YOU!!!!!“

“I went here on my birthday for a last minute haircut and blow out, Mimi was very nice and she did a great job with the haircut.I will be returning. I used a groupon deal but made sure to call first to book an appointment. Overall great spot.“

“Beautiful shop with experienced workers. I got magic sleek treatment to my hair and it looks great! Courtney did a fantastic job and was very good with communicating with me.“