Peter has been cutting my hair for almost 17 years, and I drive from Frankfort, MI for my appointments , (approx. 500 miles round trip). Need I say more? read more

Tucked into a back corner of a small shopping center, this salon might be consisered a little off the beaten path but I beat a path to it as soon as I heard Alexis was cutting, coloring and styling hair here! She is so good I would follow her anywhere! If you call the salon to book an appointment or get information, you may go to voicemail, but don't despair! Calls are returned! And once your appointment is booked, you can opt in to receive text reminders a day or so before you are supposed to be there. Very handy. And once you arrive, there's no waiting around. Your appointment will start on time. Salon is quiet (except for the blowdryers!) with a very laid back, unpretentious vibe. But unpretentious does not mean unprofessional. It means you get quality service from experienced, talented stylists that you would expect from a big, fancy place without the hassle. read more

I've been hesitant about writing this review for several months I came in as a new client with a picture of the color I wanted. After some back and forth, Peter moved forward with the color but I wasn't exactly sure what color he was going to do and how. The color I wanted was a medium brown and I ended up with basically brassy dark blonde. Peter doesn't necessarily believe in toners. Essentially he wasn't to lift the hair to a point where it doesn't need toning. It sound ok in theory but then you end up with a million brassy dark blonde highlights in very dark, almost black hair. Furthermore, I understand the place is small but I was there for almost 7 hours. He continued to see customers in between processing. That amount of time was just ridiculous. Also, there was a lady helping him. I'm not sure if she was an assistant or what but he was really snappy and short with her. Personally, to me, it was borderline workplace harassment. In the end, 7 hours later, the charge was $212 before tip. I could have said something then and there but I was so tired/ in shock. Was I hallucinating? Would it tone down? Was it the lighting? He told me to come in 6 months later. I went to a different salon a week after to get it corrected. read more

SO glad to have found Peter! I have very often struggled for a good haircut which is easy to guess since most of my reviews are about hair salons!! I like to give direction regarding what i would like but do not like to micromanage my haircut as I always feel (or hope) that the stylist knows best how to shape it out as per hair texture and thickness. Peter KNOWS! exactly what he is doing! He lets you patiently say what you want and then confidently takes over and does his job. He is also bold which instills confidence in the client as well. Definitely recommend! read more

I came in for my first time this week and saw Alexis! She was amazing. I was there from 5:45 - 8:45 and she was so up beat and personable the whole time. Not only did she give me the most beautiful hair, but she made the process really fun. She definitely know what she's talking about when it comes to hair. I went in looking for something different, but nothing too drastic and she gave me exactly that. I could go on and on but the pictures speak for themselves. oh also, THIS WAS HALF OFF! Amazing. I will be seeing Alexis for all my hair needs from now on. :) read more

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I've been going to Peter for well over 20 years. He always gives me the best cut and I wouldn't trust anyone else to do my hair! I always get compliments from others about it. When I decided to go gray a couple of years ago, it was with a bit of trepidation. Peter cut my hair in such a manner that the gray came in nicely and not too painfully. Now I love it! Thanks, Peter, for all the years of great service. xo read more

A Peter James Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

The 50% off for new clients got me in the door - I loved what Trisa did with my hair! I'm careful about my hair because asian hair stumps a lot of hair stylists that don't have enough experience with asian clients. She did a great job, was very friendly and chatty, and was very understanding about that broke college student life. I wanted to lighten my hair without it looking brassy/orange as dark hair tends to go, and it turned out great (and more importantly still looks good 4 months later). Just went for my second visit. She was so thorough and detailed with my highlights. Love the color! read more

I found this salon only by ogling and then finally asking someone I knew who did her (BEAUTIFUL) hair - seriously, her color is gorgeous. I knew that I needed to try this place and I was happy that I did. I would recommend calling in advance because they are very popular and book up fast. Also if you want multiple services, to be sure to leave yourself enough time as you are scheduled with different hair specialists (one person for cuts, another for colors, etc). I love this approach because you get really specialized services, however, you may end up waiting 20 minutes between your color appt and your cut appt (I think that may just mean the colorist was super fast, so that's not a complaint at all) so even if it always takes 2.5 hours for a color/cut, make sure you go by your actual appointment times when figuring out when to tell the babysitter you will be back! It's worth it - don't worry at all. I was there a little over three hours, which seemed like a long time, but it was just a different way of scheduling. I am going back in two weeks and I am very excited :) They also sell Pureology which is my absolute favorite. If nothing else, go there to buy your products!!!! And lots of parking available - one of the reasons I was looking for a non-downtown salon. This location is perfect and parking is ample. So happy :) read more

I am extremely protective of my hair and very particular about who cuts it. I got a recommendation for Peter from a friend with similar hair, and I haven't looked back. I have only ever seen Peter for a haircut, and I have no complaints. He knows hair, he can read people and give you a cut that is flattering and matches your personality. The atmosphere of the salon is comfortable and laid back. I highly recommend this place! read more

I love A Peter James Salon! I have had my haircut by both Peter and by Stacy. Both of them do such a great job! Peter is very professional, and knows exactly what he is doing, and will give you just the haircut you ask for. Stacy is a little newer at the salon, but that doesn't show. She is fantastic with hair. I would recommend this salon to anyone. Everyone there is super nice, and make you feel comfortable while having you hair done. They do great kids cuts too! http://apeterjamessalon.com read more

Peter did a great job cutting my hair - I love my new haircut, and have gotten several compliments on it! Excellent service! They've put great precautions in place for COVID - grabbed a new mask at the door, wide open space with only a couple of other people, masks on during the full haircut. Great value too - especially for first-time customers. Would highly recommend, and will definitely come again! read more

I called and schedule an appoint as a new client! I am sorry I didn't take a picture the day of my appointment! It was stunning!! Peter sat with me before, talked and listened to me about my lifestyle. He made some strong recommendations about getting my hair healthier and the next steps for future appointments. The hair cut is exactly what I wanted, can't wait for my next appointment for color! Besides the great do - I had fun, great atmosphere and energy !! Highly recommend!!! read more

A Peter James Salon - Long layers and a curly blow out!!! Luv it!! In person, way prettier!! Thank you Peter!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is the star of Ann Arbor! Moved here 2 months ago and was stressed to find a new salon. I won't go any place else! Peter cut my hair, and Gary colored it. My hair has never looked better and feels great. You really need to give this salon a try! Fantastic! YAY, I've found my salon! read more

This was such a disappointing experience, but I take partial blame. First of all, beware of the strip mall the salon is located in and don't let that scare you. If I hadn't known it was in a run-down strip mall, I might have turned around but the salon is quite nice inside. I had my hair cut by Stacy, a new hairdresser who has been there since spring 2010. I was apprehensive to get my hair cut in Ann Arbor at all, since I love my old salon in San Francisco, but I was short on time and decided to check it out. I take responsibility for two main things: 1. I am not decisive. I don't really know what I want and I go to a salon where I hope I can trust my stylist to do what is going to look best on me. The generic conversation of "light layers" sounds fine to someone like me who doesn't really know what will look best. So, shame on me. 2. Some new stylists are amazing, but there is something to be said for experience, and I should have requested a stylist with more experience. My haircut wasn't horrific by any means. I left the salon feeling as though it was layered more than I had wanted -- and while she was cutting it I said at one point that it was layered enough, and she told me that she had to finish it. Overall, when someone else styles your hair it usually doesn't look so bad - until you have to do it yourself. It wasn't until I got home that I took a closer look. I pulled my hair back and realized that layers on one side were almost an inch shorter than the other. I remembered that she hadn't compared the length of the two sides, which I should have noticed and pointed out. Again, shame on me. Then again, I don't tell my auto mechanic what he is missing when he fixes my car. I also noticed that the layers are very chunky -- so chunky that I committed the ultimate sin of taking a scissors and trying to fix them myself...which I did. The haircut also took a long time. She was 10 minutes late to begin and I was finished an hour and half after I arrived. That is too long for a haircut. So where do I go from here? 1. My hair will grow so I am not going to freak out -- and it is only hair, but I do notice it and think about it every time I look in the mirror, which is annoying. 2. I don't want to go see a better stylist to have someone fix it because I don't want it any shorter and I don't want these layers cut any more. 3. I now know better and will go someone I trust next time. To the credit of the salon. Peter James was there cutting someone's hair who had flown in from out of state, and everyone there said that they only let Peter cut their hair (including my stylist)...so maybe I just chose the wrong stylist. read more

After moving to Ann Arbor, I went from salon to salon trying to find someone that I worked well with and was in my price point. I finally found A Peter James Salon and have been going there for years now. I first started seeing Trisha - I was really happy with her work, but sadly, she moved out of state and I started seeing Peter. Now, Peter feels like a friend! He always remembers where our last conversation left off and you can tell, after being in the salon for a few minutes, that he has a loyal and familiar client base. I have always been happy with my cuts, highlights, and the products I've purchased. Most importantly, I appreciate that Peter never tries to get me to come back before I *actually* need to. read more

Simply the ONLY place to get your hair cut & colored in SE Michigan! Peter knows his stuff about the right cut for your hair & face and Rhoni should be colorist to the stars! The prices are affordable and you will get TONS of compliments on your new 'do! My hair has never looked better! Ask about the fun makeover parties you can host and receive FREE services! If you live within a 50 mile radius of AA, you must try this salon! read more

Emmarie was amazing today! I went in to chop off 8.5 inches of hair to donate to children with hair loss and was excited but also nervous because I've worn my hair long for about 10 years. Emmarie put me completely at ease with her knowledge and thoughtfulness and then blew me away with how she cut and styled my hair to perfection! I'm bummed that I only discovered her and Peter James today because I leave Ann Arbor soon. Highly, highly recommend! Thanks, Emmarie! read more

Trisa was wonderful. My hairstyle lasted for days! And my husband said I looked fancy... Totally worth it! Minus one star for the person at the desk. Must have caught her on a bad day. read more

I found this place when I went looking for somewhere for color correction and making a few phone calls to local salons after I had a bit of a mishap. Found Gary, he not only fixed it, my hair color has never looked better. Peter cuts. Seriously, best cut ever. That was 2 years ago. Will NOT let anyone else EVER touch my hair. Very professional group of folks. So lucky to have found them!! read more

These guys are absolutely great at what they do! I got my hair colored. At first, it was way off of my original plan, but what they recommended turned out great and absolutely gorgeous. They are the best at coloring and although I have not gotten my hair cut there, I know they do a fantastic job. The location is a bit sketchy, but don't let that put you off. Let's not forget that these guys are professional, and a NYC accomplished team. They have many credentials. The products they recommend are great, and they offer many specials and sales. These guys know what they're doing. They are versatile with styles; it can be alternative or classy, whichever you prefer. Prices are affordable and just right; not too sky high. Refer here: http://apeterjamessalon.com#sthash.hbCH2SRc.dpuf read more

I've already been to this salon twice now, and both times Trisa has done an amazing job! I have long, typical Asian hair and she did a great job creating smooth, flowing layers unlike other salons I've been to in the area. She is knowledgable about how to work with Asian hair and I really appreciated her advice and suggestions. She is super friendly and easy to talk to. Also, there is 50% off for new clients, which was a pleasant surprise the first time I came in. Even without the discount, the price for the quality of the cut I received was well worth it. Thank you, Trisa! read more

Amazing! Peter is a fantastic stylist. I went in wanting a new do and went with what Peter suggested. Love it! My hair has never looked better. I've received tons of compliments and have already scheduled my next appointment. The rest of the staff is friendly and knowledgable, and the prices seem right on target. Fabulous salon! read more

After a great haircut, I went back for highlights. Trisa did a great job...maybe the best I've ever had. I think I've found my new salon!

I am from out of town and desperately needed a trim and reshaping of my hair. The reviews for this salon encouraged me to give it a try and I could not have been more pleased. Cool decor, upbeat vibe and really friendly staff. Most importantly, I got a fabulous styling by Laurie who listened to what I wanted and knew just how to trim to get the most out of my thinning hair. I got great advice and a style I am really thrilled with, all for a very affordable price. If I lived in the area, this would be my go-to salon for sure. read more

I had a great haircut by Trisa Colon here a while back and am going in today for phase two of the styling. She was very attentive to the problems of my long, thinning hair and offered numerous thoughtful solutions to the hair problems brought on by aging. read more

This Salon is one of the best kept secrets in Ann Arbor. I had no idea that it existed until several months ago and I had been by it many, many times! One of my friends recommended it, so I went and was pleasantly surprised - and even more surprised to find out how long they had been there and I had not heard of them! I went in with a general idea of what I wanted, looked through some books and showed Peter, who helped me with a new look for my long hair that was up-to-date and easy to do. I get a ton of compliments, especially right after it is cut. I have now recommended the salon to other friends and my husband is going there too! Very cool decor and great people! Hope this will be the last time I change hair dressers! read more

These 5-star ratings for the Peter James Salon are confusing. I tried this salon on a single occasion and received one of the worst haircuts of my life. that took weeks to grow out. The customer service was equally awful. This business barely warrants one star. read more

I have finally found a salon that can really do hair! I was very happy with my cut and color. I received many compliments and a co-worker ended up making an appointment at this salon the very next day! Very welcoming atmosphere and all of the stylists are a pleasure. Highly recommend. read more

This summer's heat and humidity could have meant a series of "bad hair" days for me. Instead, I've had great looking wash and wear hair for casual daytime AND a super style for work and nights out with Peter's awesome haircut and Gary's color and Keratin treatment. I wasn't convinced the Keratin treatment would have any benefit to my hair but it's never looked better. I've had two treatments and the second treatment was better than the first. Definitely worth a try! read more

I've always jumped from salon to salon and stylist to stylist and have yet to find one that I will stick with. That being said, when I had my hair cut at A Peter James Salon, I absolutely loved the haircut I received. When I went back, I made sure to get the same stylist and got a great haircut, just not what I wanted or as awesome as I had the first time. I would definitely go back to this salon, the atmosphere is great and so is the customer service, I just didn't click with any other the stylist like I had hoped. read more

Great place!!! Peter is a real artist with a lovely way about him who only does cuts. He really listens AND delivers. Gary does Redken color and will stick with you until you get just the right shade. I was dealing in red which is notoriously difficult and went back in to tone it down. Gary couldn't have been nicer about it and made the change I wanted perfectly. I recently moved to Ann Arbor, where I had two underwhelming cuts: one in downtown Ann Arbor and one in Birmingham (supposedly more urban and hip...HAH!) Was ready to flee to NYC for a cut when someone recommended Peter James. My heart sank as I approached the strip mall where it's located. But once inside: only great things follow! Cool space. Service is superior. Dawn at the front desk is "on it" and very helpful. They also have big savings coupons for referrals and first time cuts--a nice nod to these lousy economic times--And they have a book lending library! read more

i just got back from getting a haircut from peter and man... my ride back home was full with regrets. i tipped the regular 20% but i should have tipped more T_T it was my first time there and they took such good care of me. +i love my haircut!!! thank you! read more