AMS is an amazing salon with incredibly talented, friendly and professional staff. I've been going to this salon for years and have always loved my color by Amelia and cut by the owner, Alex. I wear my hair both curly and straight and also part my hair differently depending how I style it. Amelia and Alex always take this into consideration and it shows. If you are looking for a salon where you will receive high quality service in a beautiful setting, this is the place. A few of my colleagues also go to this salon and I highly recommend AMS! read more

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What can I say about the colorist? Besides being completely unskilled, Amelia was unprofessional, untimely and unlearned/unschooled in hair care services. She ruined my hair, even after we consulted twice where she claimed she can do it (root touch up). Half my hair fell off from scalp (she left bleach on for too long, kept going to the staff room to munch on snacks), and whatever hair was left made me appear like I finished 5 years of chemotherapy! I had to buy a wig after, literally, it's that bad! They charged me full price even after the mishap, offered no apologies, and the owner Alex (who was sitting at the check out area) even advised me to tip Amelia by cash or Venmo as they don't take tips on card! Good lord!! He even sneered at me and made unnecessary remarks about the botched hair color stating "this is what happens when you want to dye your hair lighter!" What utter nonsense; have had my hair colored for decades, no one has ever said something so redundant- especially when they are themselves providing hair coloring services! For anyone considering going there, PLEASE Read the other reviews too. Unfortunately I ignored the other reviews prior to going here. The owner is unkind and rude, not to mention borderline racist; looks like they are only pleasant to Caucasian mature men and women. He will charge your card prior to even attending the service (like a day before, not minutes before), and will save it on file and keep doing this without your consent, which is quite unprofessional. Unless you are getting a simple hair cut, blow dry, dark brown and or copper color, do not go here; they will mess it up and blame your biology (are you menopausal, on hormonal imbalance, on pills, medication, etc etc) instead of their lack of professional training. They over charge you, and give you attitude if you need to ever reschedule. And god forbid you're a person of color, then goodluck getting even a decent blow dry- you'll be treated like a third class citizen! I am saying this as a Caucasian person myself, as I've on dozen occasions observed their mistreatment of people of other ethnicities. I stopped going there after all this. It is appallingly atrocious and downright unprofessional! It appears this salons usual motto to all reviews that are non positive is to state "we don't have anyone by this name on our file" and or claim they never served you. Save your money and go somewhere else, anywhere, but here. It is not worth your time, hair health and sanity. read more

Tasha, Tasha, Tasha! I got married this past weekend and Tasha came to my hotel and did the hair of my wedding party. From the moment we did the trial months before this, I knew Tasha was awesome. She's fun, talented and sincerely wants you to love the way you look. We had a dance party morning - singing along to our favorites and she made us look and feel amazing. I will say that there was a few moments in emails when scheduling and planning where there was a bit of miscommunication but everything ended up great in the end. I think it's completely normal for that to occur in emails and perhaps there was unclear communication on both ends. Overall, Tasha did my hair better than I could have imagined. I even adjusted it slightly the day of and have killed it. Thank you, Tasha and AMS! read more

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Amelia is the best colorist I've ever come across. And she's incredibly kind, funny, and personable. I was unhappy with my hair because of how it had been getting dyed at another salon, and she knew exactly what I was talking about, why I didn't like it, and fixed it. The whole staff is welcoming and personable. I went for my second balayage today and my hair has never looked better, seriously. I have total trust in her, she's so intelligent and has a fantastic eye for what will work. I cannot say enough how much I love my hair and how much I enjoy Amelia doing my hair. I love chatting with her, and look forward to getting my hair done again. They use awesome products, but Amelia and her skill and talent are what keep me coming back. You absolutely won't regret Amelia doing your hair, the woman is a magician. read more

First off, I have to say this isn't a review of their shearing skills and colorist know-how. I am actually writing a review about the customer service I received when I went in yesterday to try to redeem a Living Social deal for a dry cut + highlights. Due to a misunderstanding with the appointment time and finding parking in Center City, I was already late to my appointment by 20 minutes, yet the girls were still willing to take me in. Already I was grateful for that. Then, when I sat down for my initial consultation, I mentioned to them that I had previously permed my hair 6 months ago. As soon as I said that, my colorist Maggie kindly explained to me that she wouldn't feel comfortable putting bleach in my hair because my hair was already pretty chemically damaged. I was actually disappointed because I was really looking forward to a new set of highlights, but then I realized what she was saying totally made sense and it was for my benefit that we not proceed. She said she would be happy to see me in another 6 months after it had grown out. I explained to her my concerns that my LS promotion was going to expire next month and she reassured me that I could just call them, explain what happened, and that she would vouch for me. I thanked them for their selfless honesty and for looking out on my hair's behalf. Soon afterwards I called LS, they called the salon to confirm, and I got my money back. It was a pain-free transaction that put $70 back in my pocket and saved me from salon suicide. Thanks Maggie! read more

I went to AMS for a Keratin Treatment and will not be returning ever again. I found the staff to be impersonal (read: not nice) and was actually uncomfortable as I sat there waiting for my ride to pick me up once my treatment was done. Oh, I should mention that my treatment was done WAY ahead of time because it was so rushed. Should have taken at least an hour - sometimes more... took less than 45 minutes. And I should add that this $300 treatment DIDN'T WORK VERY WELL and I'm extremely disappointed. When I called to complain about the treatment and ask what could be done, it was suggested that, for a refund, I call Groupon (which is why I went here in the first place). Otherwise, I could go in for them to tell me what happened... I already know what happened. It was a rushed, poorly done treatment. Going elsewhere from now on. You should, too. read more

I would have given this place 5 stars it averages 4 when you factor in the 3 I'd give it for the extra costs they include to dry your hair. 5 starts for color - Megan is a spectacular colorist. I'm blonde and prefer very natural highlights. She nailed it. You absolutely cannot tell that I have them and I'm not just kidding myself. One complaint, in order to really see the color, you need to have your hair blown dry. For this, they charge an additional $35, which, to me, was unheard of. It should be included in the coloring charge, but it's not. So, for $100 you get great highlights but will pay $135 just to have someone do what we are all already capable of doing ourselves. I found the owner/stylist to be very surly, especially when I balked at the additional blow-dry cost that they tacked on. read more

I'm such a jerk for never having written a review about this salon! I've had the pleasure of having my hair balayaged by Amelia who is the most amazing colorist. Seriously, book an appointment with her you won't regret it! Although I haven't seen her in a while since moving, I have to say I dream about her doing my hair all the time! After having her do my hair, no one else could even keep it up to par. I have never had such an amazing experience with someone doing my hair. The salon is super cute and clean. All the girls I met were really sweet. Now that I'm back in the area, I can't wait to make an appointment again! read more

I have been coloring my hair for years and have never found a better colorist than Gail Polsky. I've gotten tons of compliments on my color since going to her -- even from super random people (e.g., a girl I went to high school with Facebook messaged to me ask about my hair because she liked it so much in pictures). Can't recommend more highly! Ask for Gail! read more

Only writing up for Keratin Treatment. I am respectfully disagreeing with the other Yelpers. I had the Keratin 1 day put in from my Groupon purchase and my hair came out perfectly! I am very happy with the type of Keratin they use and how quick I could wash it out. Note, this is my 4th time with Keratin... so I promise I know the brands and know what I am talking about as a consumer. They did a really good job. Yes, it was quick... but my hair came out perfect! So if they finish fast, awesome! Keratin can take 2-3 hours. I LOVED that I was in and out so quickly. And, my hair drys super fast and no frizz. I had it done about 2 months ago and it is still holding strong. I am sure it will last another couple months. I would go back for Keratin in a second with AMS. read more

Love this salon! I've been going to Amelia ever since I moved to Philadelphia a few years ago and she always gives me the perfect cut and color. Highly recommend this place!!! read more

THIS REVIEW IS FOR HAIR COLOR TREATMENT WITH MEGAN ONLY I only come to AMS for hair color with MEGAN, but I have come back time and time again, and only to AMS to get my hair colored. Megan is amazing at what she does with color. You can go in with a specific idea of what color or correction you'd like, and Megan will offer her suggestions and advice as to the best color for you. She is particularly talented at giving you a color that will look natural and boost your beauty rather than overwhelm it. And she opts for processes that will do as little damage to your hair as possible. Because I can't afford to get it touched up super regularly, I ask for a natural color that won't look trashy when it starts growing in, and that is what I get. My MALE family members have even complimented the color... I don't think the color is outrageously priced. I get a single-process treatment to lighten my hair (usually lightening the roots and toning everything together afterwards) for $65, and it costs just as much if not more at other moderately-priced salons for color. I've had a LOT of problems getting my hair the right color at every other place I've gone to. If you want healthy, natural-looking color, Megan at AMS is what you want. I don't find the staff unfriendly at all... they always offer something to drink and have been very understanding if I'm running 5 minutes late. The first time, I left my card there and the receptionist called immediately and said they'd hold it for me. However, I can't vouch for the haircuts, as it's out of my price range for hair cuts and I get very basic cuts. I am giving 5 stars for hair color with Megan at AMS because it really is that good and I come back regularly. read more

I have been coming to AMS for the past two years and my hair has never looked better. Amelia is incredible with color and Alex gives the best haircuts. I'm thrilled that they recently started offering Magic Sleek straightening. With my awesome cut, I literally dry my hair for five minutes and it looks perfect. I used to go to a cheapo place for a weekly blow out because I'm a spaz and now I can do it myself :) read more

Today I saw Alex at AMS for a haircut. First time here for me as my quest for a great haircut had come to a dead end. I get a very short cut. The lines for a short cut are more defined for good or bad and I have had mostly bad. I do not mind paying for a skilled hairdresser. Sadly, the unskilled and skilled can charge the same. If you give me a great cut, a comfortable salon, I will follow you anywhere. Looks like that is the case here. read more

I got a Balayage and haircut consultation at AMS Salon after having gone to Toppers in Rittenhouse for a few years. I wanted someone who specialized in Balayage (it was my first time getting the treatment after highlighting my hair for years). Right when I got there, the staff was SO incredibly friendly! The week prior to my consultation, I went to Salon Vanity for a consultation -- definitely didn't feel like the staff was as personable as AMS. Amelia did my consultation and she was so warm and bubbly, knowing exactly what I wanted to do with the color after I showed her a few pictures. The following week I came in to get my hair cut and colored. I experienced the exact same friendliness and warmth as I did during my first visit, which was totally refreshing compared to some more "snooty" salons. I got my haircut first, which was super quick, then went to get the color done with Amelia. She was so sweet and walked me through everything she was doing. I had complete confidence in her because I know she specialized in Balayage. The process was a lot smoother and quicker than I thought it would be! I was in and out in less than 2.5 hours. And I'm in LOVE with the color! I've never walked out of a salon loving my hair cut and color as much as I did with Amelia and AMS. She made a somewhat scary process (switching from highlights to Balayage) totally comfortable and less nerve-wracking. I highly recommend Amelia and AMS Salon to anyone who wants their treatment in a friendly, respectful, and warm salon with an incredibly talented team. Thank you again, Amelia!! read more

AMS is a top notch salon and they will probably do a great job But beware if you ask for a correction on your cut or color I had some problems with my last cut and color and they kindly repaired it. When I called to make another appointment I was told that I was not welcome back to the salon because I complained too much. read more

Had an amazing experience here ! Loved the service and the staff and overall experience and result of my color! I'm super specific about the type of blonde I like to achieve when I get my hair colored. I've searched far and finally found the best colorist around! Amelia did an amazing job! I've had my hair done in SF, London , NYC and all over Philadelphia and this is by far the best colorist! I was listened to carefully and completely understood with my needs and likes! She is so sweet and lovely! The end result was gorgeous and I'm super happy with my hair and now will be back every time! read more

Upon entering AMS, or should I say the lord of the rings-esque flight of stairs that are required to reach to the salon, I was told I need to continue the climb in order to get a cut. The pain did not stop there as a simple cut ended up costing $90 which, compared to the quality, was a far cry from any corner salon in Philly. Impersonal staff compound the problem, and, needless to say, I will not be visiting again. read more

I called this salon because it was rated best for color services in Philadelphia. While playing the telephone game with the receptionist (answering my questions by putting me on hold and running over to the stylist) I experienced harsh comments geared at getting me NOT to come in. I finally got the stylist on and this treatment continued even going there with old checking to see if I can pay act (I'm a doctor). I eventually stated that even if the color can't be done, because I have an event, I would definitely want to leave with at least a wash a blowout. I was then told, "then you should find another salon". Is this because the photos I was made to send ahead revealed that I was African American? I've been getting keratin for 7 years, now it's suddenly dangerous for hair? Gross treatment! Discrimination! read more

Who would've thought that my next great hairstyle would stem from strolling out of Monk's in a Philly Beer Week haze? And yet, isn't that how all good things begin? I spotted a poster advertising AMS Salon's Braid Bar and, considering the muggy, hot, humid grossness that defines Philadelphia summers, thought "next time I've got a night out planned, I'm going for a braid over a blowout". Well, a mere week later, my opportunity popped up. I scheduled my appointment the day before, with no trouble getting the time slot I wanted. The location is ideal, and I was quickly offered a beverage upon check-in. However, spoiler alert, Tasha works so fast that you might not be able to finish your glass of wine (it's okay, they let me loiter until I was done. Waste not, want not.) I was seated and shown an extensive book of options, but also asked if I had any ideas. I mentioned to Tasha I wanted a mixture between edgy and sexy, but also out of my face for dancing. She pointed to a few in the book, and we decided on a blend of two, leading to a teased out, messy fishtail to the side. And, like a flash of lightning, before I knew it, my hair was all ready for painting the town red (or blonde, as it were). She worked fast, talking casually with me as her fingers worked magic on my locks. All the products used to hold the hair in place smelled wonderful, always a plus in my book, and the hairstyle lasted for two days. All of this for less than a blowout, and my style, with a few additional bobby pins, transformed into a more polished look for work the next day. The compliments flowed like water, and I had multiple inquiries as to where this fishtail was formed. I've already got two other braided events planned, and I hope that Tasha can squeeze me in... This is a trend I REALLY hope other salons pick up in Philly and, pretty soon, braided beauties will rule this city's nightlife. read more

I never write yelp reviews, but MEGAN REILLY has made all of my blonde dreams come true, and I just can't keep the secret to myself anymore. I started with her over five years ago with damaged jet black box dyed hair, and she has transformed my hair to the healthiest, most beautiful perfect blonde I have ever seen. Amelia and Gail are so fantastic as well... everyone is personable and nice, and you really just can't go wrong in this salon. read more

I came to Meghan for a corrective color after reading good reviews online. The fact that she won 2008 Philly colorist of the year is really what encouraged me to go to AMS. I came in with horrible highlights (bleed marks, stripes) and left with very well blended highlights. Meghan did a wonderful job correcting my color done by my usual salon. She explained everything she was going to do, and seemed very knowledgable and confident. I'm very pleased with how my hair turned out. I'm also pleased with the service. Everyone was professional, friendly, and helpful. I'm fairly sure I will be returning to Meghan in the future for highlights. read more

I have had my hair colored by Megan several times and I'm so happy with the results. She is by far the best colorist in the city as far as I'm concerned. Gail also gives a fabulous haircut. The salon is beautiful and centrally located and the staff is friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to make your experience an enjoyable one! Highly recommend this salon! read more

Best color I have had ever! The salon is not super fancy but it gets the job done and I'm thrilled with my highlights.

Read about AMS Salon in this year's Philly "Best Of..." and read about the amazing Miss Tasha and her trendy braiding techniques. I immediately had to give it a try. All the staff at the salon was so friendly and I was immediately offered coffee or water upon my entrance. Tasha's braid book has so many options but I had a few pictures I found that I brought along and she nailed it. My hair is kind of short so I was a little nervous I wouldn't be able to do the full-head crown braid, but she did and it looks amazing. Got it done yesterday and slept with a scarf over the braids overnight, woke up today and it still looks amazing. Cut my "getting ready time" in half today, it was glorious! Tasha did the braid so quickly and I was so pleased with the results, I made an appointment for next week for my Birthday dinner to get another braid. Have received so many compliments on the braid, too. I will be spreading the word around the city for sure! PS: read more

Went to Megan for Balayage (hair painting) highlights. I've been going to NYC for color and am so glad I found her in Philly! Left feeling like a million bucks. Then Tasha gave me a blow out and she is the real deal! Very talented, high level experienced professionals here. So glad nyc is in philly! read more

This place is a shit show. The OWNER has zero personality and hospitality! DO NOT GO HERE. AMELIA sets her clock for 8 minutes and that's all the time she will a lot for coloring your hair, and that was reflected in the final product. I went here for two years because it was so cheap, but the quality of the work reflects it. She could barely cover my grays and they would grow back in 2.5 weeks because she didn't paint the color close enough to the root. My sister had left more than six months before I did for the same reasons. I had a family emergency and was a "no show" (ie I wasn't able to pick up their calls bc of the family emergency) and they told me they can no longer accommodate me when I called back. This was shocking and an example of the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE. Also it feels like everyone in there is on Prozac, and they wondered why I fell asleep while waiting for my hair to process. read more

First- Megan is terrific - all reviews are spot on. I am adding feedback about Alex (owner/stylist). Alex is hands down the most talented, intuitive stylist you will ever encounter. He is a "muse" to your hair- and I have extremely difficult hair to style (poker straight). I've had decent cuts before- but consistency is hard to find. You know someone is gifted when weeks and weeks later the cut evolves into an even better cut. He just gets my hair. Some previous misguided reviewer said he was surly- wrong. Alex is actually just shy. I go to extraordinary effort to see both Alex and Megan- because they are worth it. read more

I would like to share one of the worst customer service experiences that I have ever had in my life. I am not the type to post reviews on Yelp, but I felt that this behavior was so egregious that I had to share this with others. I bought a Groupon for a keratin treatment for $150. I called multiple times to book an appointment and never heard back in response. I would call during open office hours (as stated on the website) and would always get a machine. When I finally booked my appointment, I thought that this nightmare would be behind me. Unfortunately I have an unpredictable work schedule and learned the day before my appointment that I would need to change my time due to work. I called and YET AGAIN got no answer at AMS. I left a message and again heard nothing back in return. When I called today and told them that I needed to change my appointment, I was told that they had a "No Appointment Changes for Groupon Clients" Policy. This policy was never mentioned when I booked my appointment nor when I purchased the Groupon (which cost me $150 I might add) and it certainly seems like an easy way for AMS to keep my $150 without providing me any services. So, even though the Groupon does not expire for another week and I offered to come in at any time and any day other than today for the next week, I have been told that I will forfeit my money. I do not think this sort of underhanded business practice is acceptable and I hope that others out there will heed my warning before they consider AMS Salon. read more

I went in for a MAJOR hair color mess up (partly my own doing). My thick coarse hair had been highlighted at another salon and I had it to get it corrected 2 days later. Almost 6 weeks later I bought box dye to do it myself...well, we know that routine. Megan listened to me and what I want wed. She warned she didn't know how close she could get to what I wanted because of all the color that I had on there...ha she lied! My hair looked awesome, as if she had done it on my virgin hair to start with! Her Best of Philly and Allure awards are well-deserved. Tasha then gave me the exact long layers I wanted and gave me a "bouncey" blowout that left me feeling fab! read more

Amelia is the best colorist maybe in the world? Obsessed

A wonderful experience from start to finish. Megan started with me on color, talking me through her process, explaining along the way what she was doing, and why. She clearly knows exactly what she's doing when it comes to color. She's also absolutely lovely and easy to talk to - like you're old friends. We chatted it up the entire appointment! Alex is a bit more quiet, but it's because you can see the wheels turning in his head. He looks at your hair like a blank canvas and then goes at it with the scissors in such a dramatic fashion....it's literally watching an artist at work! Fantastic stuff. I was blown away at his technique and how he could completely transform a head of hair, with just a few snips. His eye for matching the right hairstyle to your face is second to none. I also felt absolutely welcome there. It's clearly an upscale salon, but they make you feel comfortable and at ease. I would definitely go back and recommend them to absolutely everyone. read more

I discovered this place looking for a colorist to give me a natural looking boost and cover some grays before my wedding, which led me to Megan at AMS. She did a fantastic job at a reasonable price and I couldn't be happier! I'm moving away soon but seriously planning on making Philly visits just to keep having her do my color. read more

I have tried a couple salons in Philly over the years and I've finally found one I love! Gail is so sweet and I really love how she colors and styles my hair. I had a few hair cuts prior to getting color and each time it turns out exactly how I envisioned. read more

Seriously. Megan and Alex are super talented at reading your style/personality and matching it with what you tell them you want. So many times I am disappointed with stylists and colorists. I typically have gone to salons just closing my eyes and crossing my fingers that they don't screw up too bad. I've tried many places since I moved from NYC and while this place is 45 minutes away and a pain to park depending what time of the day...they simply RULE, give you trendy cuts and color, and are worth the trip and $$$ every time. Thank you for learning the best techniques to keep up with delivering the best product!! We loyal clients appreciate it. read more

. I am So completely and utterly disappointed in this salon! I have been a loyal patron for about a year getting my hair colored by Meghan, every few months. I even referred two of my friends to this salon. Unfortunately I recently had an appointment last month that I was unable to make bc I was away on business. The salon decided to charge my card with out my knowledge for $215 without my permission for services I never received. I called twice to dispute the charges, the receptionist told me it's their policy to charge full price for missed appointments. I told her that I did cancel my appointment the week before. To make matters worse, I was never made aware of this policy at any point in time, and I asked that the money be refunded or that at least I be able to come in and receive the services I was charged for. The receptionist who was nasty and rude told me she would have to ask Meghan, and the owner if they would honor the payment they already charged me for!!! So completely ridiculous ! It took a whole other day for her to call me back, in which she informed me that both Meghan and the owner refused to credit me the money they took. They could care less about their clients or their reputation. They clearly abuse their customers privacy. I have never been treated so poorly, especially not by a salon. Therefore, I have to let other customers know about this "policy" that was never pre-disclosed to me. Beware!! Do not risk going there and giving them ur personal information you don't know what they are going to do with it. read more

The BEST! Wouldn't think of going anywhere else ....amazing color, cuts, braiding...they do it all with the most professionalism and style!!

I have been coming to Megan and Tasha for over seven years, and I have never once been disappointed! When I first started coming to AMS, my hair was blonde and very damaged. Megan is THE BEST colorist in the city! She was able restore my hair to a gorgeous healthy, brown color! What I love most about Megan's color, is that she is able to color my hair so that it looks so natural! She consistently does an amazing job! Tasha gives THE BEST cuts and blowouts in the city! She listens closely to exactly what type of cut I want! She blows my hair out with such fullness and bounce, I love it! I am often stopped and complimented on my hair, and these two wonderful ladies get all the credit! I HIGHLY recommend trying AMS! You will definitely leave thinking, #youlookbeautiful! read more

I was in Philly for a wedding this past weekend and made an appt at AMS Salon for the braid bar with Tasha. She did an amazing job on my french braid and had me out of the salon in 10 minutes. The price was great and service was perfect. I will be back next time I'm in town. read more

This place is a joke. I really cant believe how these people can charge the money they do for the service they provide!!! Unbelievable!!! If this was a corner shop charging 15$ for a haircut i would have given it a 3-4stars. But 146$ for highlights with Megan!!! Really!...she was ok but not worth 146$! Thank god I had a groupon...and I still thought they sucked. I have fine hair and the way Megan does highlights doesn't make them look very natural when I have my hair up. She does not zig-zag the hair when she selects the strands that she will be coloring. Also, I asked for a few highlights and to make sure I don't turn blonde...my hair was way too light when I left the place. She used a toner but didn't leave it on enough. Then I got a haircut. Ok...that was the biggest joke of all. This other girl dried my hair and PRETENDED to cut it. Megan didn't even bother to come see how the color turned out. Anyway, i tell the girl that's going to cut my hair that I like the shape and just a good trim is what I needed. When I got off my chair there was no hair on the floor. I really mean...NOTHING...She just acted like she cut my hair!!! It was the weirdest thing. I didn't have words. I walked out of there feeling so mad for not speaking up, but I honestly could not find the words. Even if you have a groupon. Just stay away from these people. Dont waste your money. ps. they just changed location - i went to their old place. read more