Biz listens to what you want and works with the hair you have to make that happen. (And she's a…read moregreat conversationalist to boot.) After years of ambivalence I feel like I can enjoy my hair.

The place has a very unique and cool vibe. I love the atmosphere, the music, the decoration, and…read morethe fragrance. Overall a good experience. My wife gets her hair done there regularly and she is very happy, despite the above average price. She says it is well worth it. I'm only giving 4 stars because I wast 100% satisfied with the results I got. My hair looked just fine right after my haircut, but just a couple of days later you could see some sloppy areas. My impression is that my stylist specializes in females and didn't have that much experience dealing with some men hairstyles. So, I won't be going back, but my wife is and I feel comfortable recommending it as one of the best hair salons in town for women.

I've been going to The Mane Event for a good twenty years. Stacey cuts my hair exactly as I want…read moreit done. It's a skillful cut that lasts about six weeks. I enter the shop looking like a sheep and leave it looking like a human. Stacey is always pleasant and always on time.

I had a wonderful experience. Max was very professional and great to talk to…read more I just love my highlights. He did an awesome job. I would definitely recommend him.​

Best Asian hair care experience I have ever had. Digital perms have been worth every penny and…read moreevery minute: my hair was soft, bouncy and shiny from Day One and stayed that way for 5 months. I have never before had such great, reliable results: made styling at home so quick and easy and satisfying. Henry is meticulous and really knows what he is doing. The salon itself is very clean and has a comfortable, professional vibe.

Mom and I walked in and got quality service! Very nice guys! The place was clean well lit and I'm…read moreglad we got there early as a bunch of people came in after us !

I had a bad haircut and color job at the first place I went to in Ithaca when I first moved here a…read morefew months ago from out of state. I waited a couple of months for the bad dye job to grow out and then made an appointment with the owner of Shear Style, Joyce, based on good reviews online. Joyce gave me a super short, super cute pixie and figures one or two more haircuts and the bad dye job will just be a bad memory. I love the haircut and even like looking a little punk with the two tone pixie! Excellent service, clean and nicely decorated salon, reasonably priced. So happy to find my new go-to salon and hair cutter in Ithaca!

Beautiful haircut. Just what I wanted. I've been looking for a good haircut here in Ithaca. Very…read morepleased here.

I had an amazing experience recently with Cassidy! I got a trim and she did a better job than I get…read moreat my salon at home. It was only $37 for the haircut, and I have paid $100 for haircuts that paled in comparison to this! Cassidy was very professional and did a spectacular job, I would recommend seeing her! The interior was modern and spacious!

If this is the best Ithaca has to offer, go elsewhere. It's…read moredifficult to mess up a basic blow-out, but I left with hair that looked worse than when I arrived. No scrubbing of the scalp, inadequate blow dryer, and an inexperienced beautician. A real disappointment!

My first time here and I had a wonderful experience. Brianna cut my hair and she was so attentive…read moreand thorough. All the other hair stylists also seemed wonderful and very good at their work. I loved the aesthetic of the entire place. Definitely the best place in Ithaca I have found! Highly recommend.

Ithaca has slim pickings for Afro/black hair. A black employee at the local university suggested I…read morecheck this place out. I stopped by a week before and spoke to Eugene (very nice receptionist) to see if Ivy Beauty Lounge could straighten my hair and how much it would cost. First red flag- we can do your hair but we don't have a set price. You have everything else listed but didn't think to write the price to service black hair texture? Ok....... He says, "usually its $30-40 but for you it may be a little bit more." Cool I figured it may be at most $80 whatever. I was in a crunch and needed my hair straighten! They did accomodate me based on my hectic first week of school schedule. Hence the 1 star... I got to the shop and was a bit nervous about Kierra working on my hair. Never had a non black woman do my hair so I was being open. Our hair needs different care and skillset. In her defense, she tried and she gets an A for effort. Kierra is done and I head to the Eugne/ receptionist and he says, "that'll be $140." Just straighten. No treatment, trim /cut etc. I was SHOOKED! How do we go from $30 for whites customers hair to $140 for me and say its because yours took longer? I was in and out within 2 hours. So I handed him my card and tipped her and walked out in disbelief. By the time I walked across the street and waited for the bus, I could feel my hair swelling up. The next day was professional headshots and lets just saying my hair didn't hold up. The ends were frazzled. Pretty upset that I was charged triple to do my hair (not included tip might I add). It doesn't justify a "little bit" more. I moved from Brooklyn to Ithaca for grad school and I could get a proper silk press and my hair is LAID for less than this and ACTUALLY holds up for $80! Trim included! Should've trusted my instincts and just drove back to NYC. If you're a black person and can do hair, there's a market here in Ithaca for you!

What an amazing experience!!! From lovely Thomas who checked me in to my hair cut and color by…read moreJulie this is my favorite salon I've ever been to. Amazing hospitality as well. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.

Being a 51 year old guy who grew his hair out over the covid lockdown I decided I liked having long…read morehair again. I went to Julie's place after meeting her at a ski resort. For one Julie has an amazing personality and a great staff. She makes you feel welcomed and the center of the universe. The hair washing or scalp massage you get in the beginning I dare you not to fall asleep. It is incredibly relaxing. And Julie came up with a style that accentuates my jaw line and the natural waves in my hair. So here I am a year later and I needed a haircut. I go to Julie and once again I leave there on top of the world feeling and looking like a million bucks. I will never trust my hair to anyone else. Best place in Ithaca.

Morgan has been giving me curly girl haircuts for over 2 years now, and I am so grateful for her!…read moreShe's a perfectionist, a visionary, and so down-to-earth. She looks at your hair, your face shape, and you always leave with the best haircut you've ever had. When she washes your hair, she puts you on another planet, she really listens when you tell her what you want, and her presence is very relaxing. The salon itself is gorgeous, clean, and the music is always great! Whenever I see her, I feel like I'm visiting with my best friend. She laughs with her whole soul, and she makes you feel like a V.I.P. client! I cannot recommend her highly enough!!

I've had Morgan do my hair for the last two years. She both cuts and does Balyage for me. I…read moreabsolutely love the way it looks! Amazing!

I have been going to Jennie for years and she nails my color and cut requests every single time!!…read moreI'm always so happy with the end results!

I had a cut and color job with Jennie and let me just say I am not impressed. She cut my bangs…read morecompletely off and gave me the wrong color. On top of it, I had to suffer listening to the X-rated gossip of the local area.... made me want to throw up in my mouth. Felt like I was a bother and that the work was rushed. Will be DEFINITELY finding a different salon next time for me and the kids!