Friendly people, great service. I didn't know the cost until they started cutting my hair.read more

Great beautician. The first time I went to her she gave me the best haircut I've had in a long…read moretime. What a pleasure!

I called and they took me in an hour!! Sure wish I had found them sooner ... great haircut and…read morereasonably priced! You have one more fan.... Thank you

Wow. So, don't just a book by it's cover, or a salon by its name. I'm a New Yorker which means I…read moregenerally don't want "country" ANYTHING but Country Style Salon? Yes, please! Located near the VT/NY border this is a fantastic salon. I just moved back to Bennington Vermont the other day and was in desperate need of the grooming I haven't kept up on for the past few months while house hunting, packing, moving and now unpacking. I needed a break to make myself feel more like, well, myself - and I got it. I made an appointment with Sara for 4 pm. I have known Sara for years and was actually her first haircut when she was in hair school but that was the first and only time she cut my hair - and it was just a little more than a trim. Yesterday, though, was the whole shebang: color, cut, wax... and, friend or not, it was fantastic. Sara blended the haircolor to match, processed long enough to cover my very stubborn grey streak, and cut it EXACTLY how I wanted. She also waxed my brows and a few randoms on my face. My brows are a nightmare between a scar on my left one and also a few hairs that kind of hide but are long and will stick out randomly. Not only did she wax but she cleaned up with tweezers and scissors - her meticulous nature is exactly what I love in a stylist. Sara was also very understanding that I am officiating a wedding in a month so I needed the cut to be more about cutting out some bulk in the back (I have a LOT of hair) but keeping the front essentially the same so that I can easily have my hair blown out the day of the wedding. In addition to Sara's expertise, the shop is GREAT. I love the aesthetic - lots of wood and instead of traditional stations stylists have beautiful old hutches. There are lots of other things going on in the shop from nutrition counseling and art therapy to massages and tarot. I'm really looking forward to checking out more about it and also doing something a little more exciting with my hair the next time I go see Sara - maybe a pop of color for the fall!

I went to Salon 290 today to have my hair colored and cut with Jennifer, and I am extremely happy…read morewith the result! Jennifer is extremely talented, personable, and professional. I often go to her with vague ideas about what I want my hair to look like, and Jennifer talks to me until she understand what I want. She then she makes suggestions, which I usually accept, and the results are always wonderful. After living in the area for 10 years, I can confidently state that this is the best place to go.

LOVE this place! The space is gorgeous and a pleasure to be in, and the stylists are professional,…read morefun and great at what they do. The decor is beautiful, and the whole place just makes you feel well taken care of and relaxed.

Colleen gave me a great short curly bob and highlights. A total change from my longer, darker hair…read more Have been going into NY to get my hair done, for the past couple of years. Not anymore. (Not to mention it was a third of the price than I'm used to.) Comfortable, spa-like salon.

Dawn did an amazing job on my hair. I'm always cautious about letting someone cut my hair, so when…read moreI wanted to dye my hair for the first time I scoured the reviews on Yelp to find the perfect place that wouldn't mess up my hair. This salon had great reviews and after having my hair done there, I can see why.

Frances used to cut my hair growing up, so it was an honor to have her do my wedding hair! They…read morecame onsite to the Barnstead Inn and did my hair, my bridesmaids hair, and two mother's hair. As always, Frances did a phenomenal job and my hair came out amazing!

Anna was amazing! Squeezed me into a cancellation and did an amazing job with me and my hair. Can't…read morerate her high enough!

everyone was very friendly and Im very happy with how my hair looks. Definitely recommend.read more

Panache is an amazing salon! From reception to the salon the staff is professional and welcoming…read more Head to toes from hair to pedicures every service is perfection. The best place to get pampered.

Stephanie is the best hair stylist I've had in my 47 years. Salty reviewers need to check…read morethemselves.

DISHONEST AND UNTRUSTWORTHY:…read more The owner was not forthcoming and honest when I spoke with her about coming to her studio. I had told her that I was interested in coming to her studio for a specific brand of hair color, and I also asked if she would wear a mask. Since she agreed to wear a mask, and she offered the hair color I wanted, so I became her client and have seen her three times. She did not follow through on both areas. She emailed all of her clients a few weeks ago and said she was dropping all of her products and was going with a one product instead. She did not explain why or what was in the product, etc. I figured I'd give it a try since my hair appointment was in a few weeks, and she was very particular about the products she used. I had my appointment scheduled for today. She emailed me a couple of days ago to make sure I had received her email about changing products. I told her I was still planning on coming and would like to hear more about the product, why she chose it, etc. when I came to see her to have my hair done. She then proceeded to provide reasons why she chose to change, which included that she had started to transition prior to the pandemic and waited because of the ammonia in the product and masking (she said it's problematic with the ammonia). She had not said anything about this previously. She had not said anything about mask issues prior to this, or that the new product contained ammonia. Again, this is TWO days before my appointment. When I said that I'd be wearing a mask and would like her to, she said she wasn't going to. She left it up to me about whether or not I wanted to continue with her. I replied that I found a solution that would work (she did not have to do anything or wear a mask). She then informed me this morning (hours before my appointment) that she couldn't accomodate my needs, etc. There were no negative exchanges between us, but she decided that it wouldn't work. I find her behavior to be dishonest and disconcerting. When she took me on as a client, she knew she was going to transition out of my hair color and not wear masks, but did not tell me. She also said she would wear a mask but reneged on that promise. She waited to the last minute to essentially communicate HER concerns about me coming with her new use of the product. I was flexible to accomodate my needs with these new changes; she was not. I have my birthday next week and planned concerts to attend, etc.. She left me hanging in a BIG way. Her treatment of me was very unprofessional. Warning: she is not trustworthy and is unprofessional in handling important issues. I recommend going somehere else.

Beauty comes from inside. Inside Christopher Brian Salon…read more Love is in the hair at CBS, and I'm hair for it. Its fearless leader and his team of stylists play with scissors for the shear fun of it, and are the ride-or-dyes you and your hair have been looking for. Nestled into the ground floor of Troy's beautiful Proctor's Theater building on 4th Street, with its highly decorative front facade of brick and marble covered in glazed terra-cotta, it's no surprise to discover that the salon's insides match its outsides. The interior is seriously sophisticated, with light and dark grey walls serving as the perfect contrast against the large floor-to-ceiling windows and big, beautiful green plants that call the bright window seats home. The main floor is a neat little grid of beautiful styling stations, and mirrors, plenty of mirrors - even full wall-length mirrors - except instead of feeling like you're trapped in a funhouse, you're lost at Barney's, and loving it. A fun feature I really loved: each stylist's station is equipped with a mini Husky or Stanley branded tool chest on wheels, including a massive tool chest at the makeup bar. So like, not only does it add a cool masculine feel to the chic space, but I love the message that sends to clients, like, "Yeah, we work with tools, too!" Nice flex, guys. The best seat in the house, however, is in Christopher Brian's chair. Sure, he has a slew of super talented hairstylists working with him, but Christopher Brian speaks hair; English is his second language, and I've never had a bad hair day with him. Facts. Christopher works incredibly fast yet extremely precise, and with the eye and talent of a professional who's been behind the scenes at NYFW. I've long been privy to his next-level hair skills, and I'm incredibly happy to be back in his chair once again. He works in every color of the color wheel, but he's a self proclaimed Blonde Lover/Expert/God, and those are my people, so hair I am! I would behoove anyone with a scalp, and a pulse, to visit Christopher Brian Salon, sink into a luxe chair, and let one of its awesome stylists give you the change you're seeking! In a sea of talented professionals in the Capital Region hair game, Christopher Brian and his team are definitely top-tier!

I had my first balayage color and haircut with Chris. I am extremely low maintainence with my…read morehair... Chris colored and styled it in a way I can manage on a day to day basis. Prices are super reasonable... using the Yelp first time discount, I paid less than $150 for the balayage, hair cut and blowout. The salon is beautiful and clean -- a perfect addition to downtown troy.

The best haircut I've ever had! Missy is amazing as always…read more Comfortable, clean environment and a great team.

After I moved to the Berkshires 4 years ago, I still had my hair cut in NY, where I used to live…read more Decided I needed to find someone local and I did. Missy is great! She knows just how to cut what I envision. And she's so easy to talk too.