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    Cactus Salon and Spa

    3.1 (38 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndDay Spas, Hair Salons, Makeup Artists
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Services - Cactus Salon and Spa

    Bridal hair services

    Blowout

    Chemical treatment

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    Color only

    Haircut

    Cut and color

    Hair styling

    Makeovers

    Makeup application

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    Before she ruined my hair
    Danielle W.

    My son wanted to spend some time with dad today at the office so I had an hour to kill. I decided to go to this salon to get a blow out since I was going on a date night with my husband later on. I have platinum blonde hair on top and dark brown hair on the bottom (like Dua Lipa's old hair style). I paid a lot of money to get my hair like that before hand from my stylist. I asked for a purple shampoo/conditioner toner just to freshen up my color along with my blowout. Well I had no idea what was being put on my hair until I got to the chair and my hair looked brown. I was so upset. The woman said no no it's because your hair is wet. I was super upset because my hair was now medium ash blonde on the top. I couldn't believe going to a salon to pamper myself with a blow out could have had these results. I was so upset I called my colorist. She let me come right away and she used a clarifying shampoo and washed my hair like ten times in between putting me under the heat to try to get this (glaze?) out of my hair. It's still not out and she said it will take a while if me washing it every day. So upsetting. I never asked for a glaze. I never asked for my hair to be a different shade or color. This woman put a level 9 glaze on my level 10 platinum blonde hair and after that did a purple toner. My hair looked gray and purple. It was horrifying. I gave two stars instead of one because everyone else at this place was wonderful. The people at the front were super kind and took me as a walk in. They were lovely. The situation was so awkward because I felt really upset but the woman who did my hair was very defensive even putting down my original color as "orange" which it wasn't. Lesson learned. If I need a blow out and purple shampoo/conditioner - don't go just anywhere where people don't know me or my hair. The woman thought she was doing me a favor but she ruined my two week old foil hi-lift highlight. So upset! **Edit** After going to my colorist a second time - we believe she actually put hair dye in my hair - NOT glaze (I only asked for purple shampoo and conditioner). My roots lightened- and my colorist said the only way that would have happened is if she actually put hair dye in my hair. I am so incredibly upset. My hair is so dry from trying to get the color out that I'm going to have to get it cut.

    Andrea K.

    I had a great experience at Cactus Salon in Islip. Lenora was my colorist and stylist and she did a fantastic job. She took so much time with me to get my colors right and my hair looks beautiful. Highly recommend!

    Victoria V.

    My first time here!!! And I got David!!!i have to say he is amazing personality 100!!!! I told him he is my new stylist! He did such an amazing job with my hair! I love him!

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    4 months ago

    Best salon in East Islip! get place for highlights and balayage. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming.

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    3 years ago

    The worst haircut I ever had. They didn't even fade properly and cut my hair way too short. Also the sideburns were crookedly cut.

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    7 years ago

    David is spectacular!! My hair grew out looking good. Next week going for a shaping, can't wait!

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    8 years ago

    Good service and use quality products. I was very satisfied when I went for a haircut and was impressed with their warm hospitality.

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    9 years ago

    Im new to the area and have tried many places for blowouts Ariel surpasses them all...This girl is a master at her craft

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    7 years ago

    DAVID DAVID DAVID. I got my hair done yesterday , and I have lost track of the number of compliments I have gotten already. Xoxoxo

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    9 years ago

    Had a facial today with Michelle...fabulous. Felt welcome in the salon and had a teriffic blowout.

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    9 years ago

    Best salon in East Islip!! i've never been dissapointed with the services there.

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    She is a master at custom color I always get compliments on even from other hairdressers.

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