I highly recommend the Hair Apothecary RX Salon! Erin and Angelica are incredible talents!!! I walk…read morein feeling meh and leave feeling fresh, sparkling, and new! I've been going to them for many years and wouldn't trust anyone else with my stubborn gray hair. Hair Apothecary has many hair coloring options making it easy when I want to take a break from the gray and do something fun. They are seasoned professionals. The salon atmosphere is calming and peaceful. I get so many compliments every time I get my hair done.

Great salon. Fair prices and a wonderful staff. Lisa is a top notch stylist!!! I am always…read moresatisfied with the service Thrive Salon provides.

I was in the market for a new salon to help me maintain the color block hair style I had. I first…read moretried them in May 2023, and have been returning for touch-ups every other month. Unfortunately, I experienced a tremendous amount of breakage when I moved to Thrive Salon to maintain my color style, even with every intervention and variable that I was able to control myself. (Tons of hair masks, silk bonnets, only air drying, wide-toothed combs rather than brushes, regular haircuts, high end shampoo/conditioner for color-treated hair, changing shampoo/conditioner to another color-safe one, oil sprays... you name it). I kept up with 7 week appointments at my stylist's request to help "minimize damage", but it didn't seem to do anything but put me out of more money, and result in me having less hair. I was dilligent about asking my stylist to do a "breakage check" every time I sat in her chair to try to prevent this. She always said everything looked great. In November, during my normal appointment, I cited that I was noticing substantial breakage. I should have listened to my gut when my stylist responded to my concerns with a surprise, stating "you usually see that up here" while pointing to my scalp. (In hindsight... yikes.) Despite my concerns that day, she didn't seem to heed additional cautions or change her approach. On that same day I cited bad breakage, she lifted a new brunette section of my hair (at my request in a desperate attempt to keep my hair style) *extremely* fast. What normally needs 3 sessions to go from my brunette to our target shade of blonde she somehow achieved in 1 with my roots, and could do in 2 to my ends. She was both surprised and excited at "how light it got" during my wash out. It seemed like she never had full control over her color processing, and didn't even know what she was expecting it to do. Needless to say, all of that hair started breaking in the following weeks, plus other strands. When I went to another salon to get a haircut (I find their haircuts to be outrageously priced at Thrive), the woman shared her concern with me on the health of my hair. She even questioned if Olaplex was being left out of my mix. I didn't have an answer. This salon, despite the high price tag, also doesn't include a basic rough dry for color services to check their work. They let people paying nearly $200 for color walk out with sopping wet hair. The manager assured that a rough dry ("not blow out, that was extra") was normal for color, so stylists could check their work before the customer leaves, but I was handed a blow dryer by the rinser last visit to do it myself while my stylist moved onto another client entirely. She didn't even check on me or say goodbye. It felt wrong. I was paying ~$250 every 8 weeks but couldn't get a rough dry? I had to drive home with wet hair? Despite the poor outcome with their color service, I also observed that I was being charged different ways and different prices for my exact same service every time I went. I was never given a heads up about the price differences, and only found out at the register after my stylist had left. At one point, I was charged for a haircut that I declined in the chair. (Thankfully I noticed!) After I was rung up, I told the man at the desk, and he quickly said "oh, well you got your hair dried, so we have to charge you for a blowout". The price of the blowout helped them retain all of the mischarge for the haircut I never got. It felt very shady to me. (Remember how the rough dry was supposed to be included?) Generally, I find this salon to be very expensive for the skill I was shown. I thought the price I was paying for my color blocking was fair, but seeing that I had so much breakage, maybe it was over-priced like some of their other a la carte menu. ($75 for a *trim* is too rich for my blood.) I'm leaving an extra star despite my experience because when I did have a chance to speak with the salon manager, she was open to feedback, stayed true to her promises of when she would get back to me, and offered a refund for the past haircut/blowout fiasco I retold above. She understandably stood behind her staff, but I was disappointed that the stylist's word was always taken over the customer's. (I have no reason to lie about a service I didn't receive....) They also got me in quickly around the very busy holidays when I called and let them know more of my hair was breaking and I needed to come in to resolve it with my stylist. I appreciate them doing that for me. One last shoutout - Jen at the wash station was seriously a highlight of my experience. Love her and wish the best for her.

I should probably start by saying I'm loyal to my artist. Was going to say stylist, but she's just…read moreso much more than that. I've been seeing her since I was in 8th grade... fast forward 11 years later. I stopped seeing her once I moved away for college, and all it took was me seeing one other person ONCE to say screw this, and I would fly back home to get my hair done at HG. And then I moved to Boston and it became impractical for me to keep going home, so I did find someone I liked (also triple the price, one of those fancy fancy places), but once I moved back to NJ and saw my artist for the first time in a couple of years.... oh man. She did my hair and spun my chair around, and I just thought to myself "what the hell have I been doing?" I was wasting my time and money anywhere else! I have so much confidence in my artist that sometimes I'll walk in and let her decide what we're going to do. NOT ONCE have I ever been unhappy. I now have my husband, grandmother and aunt seeing her. She is dedicated, sweet and just damn good at making her clients feel like goddesses! Now I'm sure you're wanting a name if you're reading this, and I thought about not giving it out because I don't want to share... LOL... but she deserves the praise and the business. My hair miracle worker is Danielle G! Photos are a two month process of taking me lighter and cooler.

came in asking for a pretty chocolate brown (my hair had gold ish balayage) and I jus wanted it go…read moreall be one color and be brown. I left with jet black hair and over $200 wasted. I went back and told them to correct it and they left my under parts of my hair pitch black and lightened the top. my hair is extremelt damaged now. I wasted my money my time and now have dead hair . worst experience ever.

I had a touch up with Sophia R. today. I was her first official client. I knew she was nervous, but…read moreshe was very sweet and professional. She and her teacher, Suzie, did a great job. I never felt like I and my touch up were too much, and I left feeling very satisfied. Good job Sophia and good luck with more clients. Thank you!

The teachers are wonderful here and are there every step of the way of your hair experience to help…read moreguide the students and make sure clients get a professional experience while helping the students succeed in ew b service. If you have patience and some extra time you can spend on a hair appointment this place is great!

Absolutely amazing experience! This small salon is perfectly located and truly a hidden gem. The…read moreladies at Studio 109 are incredibly talented, welcoming and genuinely care about your hair-you can trust your're in expert hands from start to finish. If you're looking for great service, a relaxed atmosphere, and beautiful results, Studio 109 in Williamstown, NJ is hands down the best. I personally ask for Dana but all the ladies are amazing!

Wonderful Salon! Everyone is friendly and professional! Sheena is amazing hair stylist and…read moreperson! Try them , you won't be disappointed! KathyC

I have been going to this salon for years. They do excellent work especially with color. Every…read moretechnician here is talented.I am always getting compliments on my color. All of the employees and owners are friendly and make you feel like family. Jess is amazing with cut and color. If you are looking for a great salon with reasonable prices, excellent work, and friendly people then this is the place for you.

Megan is the best!! I've been getting highlights and haircuts from her for years now. We always…read moretalk about what I'm looking for and what her thoughts are, and my hair always comes out exactly like we discussed. Staff is kind. Space is cute and clean. 12/10!!

I was fortunate to find Joanna through IG and after a consultation booked a balayage, glaze and…read morehaircut with her. I haven't had my hair professionally done in a few years and could not be happier with the results and my appointment overall! Joanna has so much knowledge to share regarding hair and color, I had total confidence in her. She really listened and talked me through the process. She's such an amazing stylist and just an all around joy of a human being. The salon overall was very professional, very welcoming, and very safe as far as covid precautions go. Thank you Jo!

I have been going to Gemelle Salon for almost a year and I see Alyssa. I found her on a Facebook…read morepost. if you are ready for a salon change go to Gemelle and ask for Alyssa. Everyone there is so friendly and keep the salon very neat and clean.