“As a longtime resident of Boston and recent newcomer to CNY, I was a bit nervous about leaving my beloved hairdressers and finding another one in Syracuse, especially with my wavy/curly hair. While I let my hair go as long as possible, the time had come to take the plunge. A quick Google search pointed me to Dani. To be honest, I didn’t really know what to expect - her reviews were excellent but weren’t super curly specific, and I had barely explored Syracuse at all, much less the salon/beauty scene in the city. However, from the moment I walked into the door, Dani was truly amazing (and so adorable and sweet!). The building and decor/aesthetic of "The Fortress" is so much fun (in her studio space and her coworkers). Dani's energy is infectious, engaging, and she’s incredibly generous — not just with her witty conversation, kindness, and admirable hair/beauty skills, but with her wine as well :) While I’ve only been in the area for ~8 months, this was definitely one of the best outings I have had so far. I really felt welcome to The Fortress and the neighborhood, which is great as a mid-30s newcomer excited to meet people familiar with the area. While the experience itself was a treat, my hair looks amazing! I asked for the nearly impossible task of maintaining length while increasing volume and she did just that. My curls are much happier these days. Thank you Dani!!“
“Kim did an amazing job on my hair, I have very thick textured hair and she nailed it!“
“Felicia's is always an enjoyable experience! Michael does my hair... He is fantastic but I always enjoy visiting with everyone there. Michael is always on time. Felicia & Jim are a pleasure to see & the clientele is always interesting & fun. Most of all I love the way Michael cuts my hair!“
“Very nice and listen to your hair style request.Requested style: Fingers pin curls and bun“
“Nicely decorated, very friendly staff have been in the same location for yearsNothing has changed“
“Getting services with Stephanie is always a relaxing experience. Definitely caters to each individual with special treatments
Requested style: Short Bob, she nailed it
Specialties: Stephanie really takes into consideration your hair type and color before she tells you her thoughts. I like talking it through with
Stylist: Stephanie Smith. She’s awesome at what she does“