About Looks Hair Design
Looks Hair Design is a full-service beauty salon located in downtown State College since 1974, voted the best salon in the area for seven consecutive years. They specialize in various services, including hair coloring and cutting, hair extensions, nail care, lash extensions and lifting, and body waxing. The salon also retails high-quality products from brands such as Kerastase, Moroccan Oil, and Redken. Customers appreciate the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, describing it as a nice community. While mainly known for hair, their nail work is highly professional and often praised for being better than many other local nail salons. The inside is very clean, and the pricing, though a bit higher, is considered worth the quality of work. Clients have shared positive experiences with the staff, highlighting their friendliness and professionalism. Some reviews mention the dedication and skill of the stylists, especially for hair coloring and styling. Clients have received great care, with stylists working patiently to achieve their desired looks. The owner’s personal attention and quick response to concerns have also been appreciated. However, not all experiences are perfect; one customer shared disappointment with an updo and make-up service, noting the stylist seemed rushed and unsure, resulting in a look that did not meet expectations. Despite this, the overall reputation remains strong, with many customers recommending the salon for its quality services and friendly staff.
I’m a college student here and needed my nails done ASAP after I broke them 😄. I can say everyone there is super welcoming and bubbly, it’s a nice community in there for sure. While they are mainly known for their hair, their nail work is highly professional, honestly better than majority of the nail owned businesses around me at home. Yes, it’s a little more on the pricier end, but it’s essential to keep in mind we are in State College, more of a tourist area I would say, so it’s granted prices will be a little higher than back at home. To me, the pricing isn’t even that bad. I think the work is worth the cost, my nail lady did everything I asked and was...read full review
I love the level of customer care and quality of services at this salon. I booked them for a haircut several years ago and the style was just what I wanted. Most recently, I went in for a manicure for my wedding and had a wonderful experience. The nail tech did a fantastic job, even repairing a nail I had broken earlier in the week. All employees have been very friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend them!
Update: Anita, the manager, contacted me personally via telephone and was super apologetic and even refunded me for the services. She was extremely kind and said this is not the salons typical quality or standard and it was addressed with the stylist. I very much appreciated this phone call and apology from her.
Unfortunately I got my hopes up for an updo and make up. From the moment I sat down, the stylist seemed rushed and very unsure of herself and her skills. I requested a loose low bun and provided photos plus make up with a Smokey eye. She took the bun out and redid it 3x on her behalf bc she wasn’t happy with how it looked and then 1x on my behalf after...read full review