I've been going to Charlie Salon for 10 years now, and I'm a forever customer. Sarah has cut my hair through all the different styles and phases of life and is the only hair stylist I've ever had that knows how to transition your hair to a new look without an awkward face. I couldn't recommend Charlie's salon enough!! read more

If you desire excellent hair care in a professional environment, this is the salon for you!! From check in with Mr. James to completion of your appointment, this salon is a Master Class in hair services!!! read more

Only place to trust for haircuts. High quality and friendly staff that are flexible and responsive. Sarah is the best!!

After 30 years, the guy I was going to for a haircut and color retired. I was distraught. I've known Charlie forever so checked him out today for a cut. Not only is Charlie an incredible stylist, he's a super nice guy. And funny! His salon is great. It felt like I was hanging out with friends. I had to change my appointment last minute so I could attend a funeral and James said no problem, we'll fit you in. Absolute class. Charlie assured me he's not retiring anytime soon. I'm looking forward to many more visits. read more

awesome service!, great haircut!, great atmospher! Would recommend to anybody for a great haircut and experience.

Charlie did an amazing job! I came in wanting a shorter cut after having long hair for YEARS. It's always scary trusting someone with such a big change, but after only showing him the inspo picture for only a couple seconds he completely nailed it. It's the first time I've been super happy leaving a hair appointment. And the vibe is super casual and relaxed with people stoping to say hello off the street. I will definitely keep going back read more

Love love love the hair stylist named Alex ! Went to her years even before she started working in the salon but that owner who I've been coming to the shop for over four years , Charlie ! Nasty attitude !!!!!!! the prices drastically changed and when I asked him about it and explained to him that $300 for a sew in price was extremely high . I was told if I don't like the changes I can go elsewhere and continues to argue with me infront of the salon clients and employees aaaaaaaand speak about me to other clients under his breath but still giving me the ability to hear him! No one should ever speak to a client this way ! I also felt that me expressing myself as a black woman about black hair in a 95% white salon and how it does take a little longer to style was also a hit to the nerve Would totally recommend Alex for hair but unfortunately try to limit convo with the owner read more

Down to earth salon. Manager will send you personal text reminders for appointments. Everyone there has been really sweet and I enjoy my time going there. Shout out to Rob who has been cutting my hair every time. Lots of attention to detail and care in the craft. read more

Back in 2013 a friend recommended Charlie Salon. Back in 2013, I got a decent cut ... but heinous highlights at Charlie Salon. (Note: that stylist is not there anymore). I've bounced around a few salons and have been happy, but every time I saw someone with amazing hair and highlights ... guess where they went? Charlie Salon. I was slacking on my biannual booking (hey, it's hard work to find a salon, stylist, AND reasonable rates). However, a last minute call for a photo shoot sent me scrambling. After a few frantic phone calls and a quick consultation, I booked an appointment. Nicole C. rocks. She listened to my concerns, reviewed style pictures, managed expectations ("I know that's Victoria Beckham, but can I have her hair?"), and patiently described the differences of partial highlights, ombre, sombre, balayage, and flamboyage (Google hair lingo rampage. Where DO they coin these terms?). She miraculously managed my desired low-maintenance balayage look with delicate partial highlights - allowing me to take advantage of their current cut + partial highlight special (BTW, I'm calling it Fauxlayage :P). This is the best cut and highlight I've ever had. Nicole C. has the magic touch! Though I'll still keep an eye out for specials at the other salons (always always have a backup!), Charlie Salon is definitely at the top of my list ... if not my go-to salon! Thanks so much to the team for being so patient with me, and working a miracle with my unruly hair! read more

Charlie Salon - Nicole C. is my go-to gal! Patient, professional, and the goddess of highlights! - Hair Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First time I went to Charlie's salon was to fix my HORRIBLE bangs with an awful hair color and my long damaged hair. It was right next door but for some reason I never experienced this hidden gem before, which i regret now. I was full of anxiety of how they could fix this disaster. They did and i was so pleased. Lovely salon and great team i get my hair trimmed and dyed every three months ( i get bored with my hair and i like to change the color frequently and they always do a wonderful job.) The second i enter, the friendly and professional staff makes me feel like home and offers me coffee and water :) Four and half Yelps! read more

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In an earlier review here on Yelp I mentioned that I only trust two people on the entire planet to cut and style my hair: one is Shea McJagger, who has done so on two continents, and also ALAINA WRAY, who has done so on both coasts of the USA! During yesterday's visit to Charlie Salon, Alaina's home salon in Philadelphia, she once again proved her exceptional vision and artistry, wholly validating my choice and faith in her as a stylist! Our usual conceptual strategy is for Alaina to have a look at my hair's length and state, and then we discuss together what sort of cut and style we envision for that visit. On this occasion, I decided to fully give myself and my hair over to whatever new concept Alaina saw within my mane then and there, and WOW, am I happy that she did exactly what she wished! I went from a very casual, long, shaggy look to a style in which my shorter sides and longer top may appear youthful or professional, formal or punkish, all depending on what I want. Alaina framed and then cut the style, then showing me its dynamic qualities and aesthetic versatility in all the simple ways to combform, so that I am now able to easily get to each look within the style! It is PHENOMENAL!!! Alaina is exceptionally well regarded amongst my female friends as well, her art of colour and skill in styling being tops in the area. So ladies AND gentlemen of the Tri-State Region, I earnestly advocate that you GIVE HER YOUR HAIR!!! She will amaze and astound you in every possible, positive way!!! Alaina Wray bloody ROCKS!!! read more

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Charlie does a great job on my hair! He cut and colored my mother's hair as a gift for Mother's Day and she just loved it as well! I love the KENRA hair products also, WOW! The staff are always so friendly and I love the shampoo and conditioning that I get before each haircut! read more

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I was first referred to Charlie Salon by a friend who said she happened to go here after wanting to try a new place from her regular hairdresser- and she received "the best haircut she had ever had." I wanted to try a new shop myself, so I made an appointment about a week after we spoke. I can fully confirm I understood her hype immediately. The team was welcoming, energetic, the establishment was very clean, and I walked away with the best haircut I had had in years. They are also very reasonably priced, especially considering they are in the middle of the city. Today was my second visit to Charlie Salon, and my first salon outing in a post-pandemic world. Charlie and the team took CDC guidelines and precautions VERY seriously. There were multiple sanitizing stations set up in the salon and everyone was wearing the appropriate PPE. My stylist was Sarah on both visits and she is a ball of sunshine. She is also incredibly talented. She listens to what I am looking for and also offers her own creative insight. She is an artist and I am happy to wear her work. I would highly recommend Charlie Salon to anyone looking for a good haircut in the city. read more

Lex is amazing! Literally best blow out of my life, and squeezed me in short notice (and was very thoughtful with my very thick/curly hair). People were stopping me on the street to give me hair compliments :) Can't recommend them enough. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about this salon. The owner is super sweet and personable. My stylist Alaina is AMAZING. While I want to brag about her, secretly I want to hit the lottery so I can keep her all to myself. My hair looks simply amazing when I leave her. She always takes the time to consult with me before going to work on my very long, seemly never ending hair. The last time we did something amazingly fun and added purple, blue and a little accent pink to make it pop. I was beyond happy with the results and got all kinds of compliments on it. It was exactly what I envisioned. Alaina was at another salon when I first met her, I won't name names, but when she left and landed at Charlie's, I happily followed. She really is just that amazing. Oh and she's so easy to talk to and chat with while there. read more

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I've always had a bit of trouble coloring my hair (it does NOT like bleach) and wanted to get a few streaks of color in the front. Buddy suggested getting extensions. I was a little hesitant to have something foreign in my hair for an extended period of time, especially since my hair is (in my mind) a very unique texture. He put about 10 blonde extensions in and then i decided last minute i wanted a little blue if possible... Buddy created 5 blue extensions for me in about 10 minutes and popped them right in! I was thrilled!!! Overall i was extremely pleased with the service and the other stylists were very friendly to boot! read more

Charlie Salon - Colored extensions by Buddy! Perfect if you don't want to color your hair :D - Hair Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lex did a FANTASTIC job with my hair. She was a joy to talk to and it was one of the best hair care experiences I've ever had!

I don't normally write reviews on Yelp, never mind bad reviews....but, I recently had the worst haircut. I even showed a pic and I am not sure what the hairdresser saw, but the translation ended up in an uneven, layered haircut. I went to another salon the next day to a stylist who corrected it, and as a result, I now have a short haircut in which I am patiently growing out. I am not going to mention the name of the hairdresser who cut my hair, but I felt it was important to write about it. I really dislike my hair short, but fortunately it grows. Sigh...... read more

Love these guys! Best haircut I've gotten in Philadelphia and definitely going back to see Sarah! The atmosphere is relaxing and decorated beautifully and the staff could not be nicer and more accommodating. read more

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I feel confident saying the eyebrow wax I got at Charlie Salon was the BEST I have ever had. Mind you, I've only ever gotten my brows done at $8-quick-serve type places, but this experience was absolutely perfect. I came in with an expiring Buy With Me certificate, which was $10 for $20 worth of waxing services. Online it said eyebrows were $20, so I made an appointment for later that night. I was called by the receptionist and informed of a cancellation, and told I could come in earlier if I'd like, which was really helpful. Maria was there to greet me when I arrived about half an hour before my appointment. She was super friendly and nice, talking to me about her past experience and telling hysterical stories. The wax took about 20 minutes, and wasn't painful at all (though I don't normally experience pain during brow waxes). She waxed, tweezed and trimmed the hair to perfection. Honestly, I didn't know my eyebrows could look this good! And the most amazing part: NO redness! That's something I've never experienced before. Upon leaving I learned the wax was only $15. Not a big deal, and I definitely didn't expect any change back. The receptionist asked Charlie about it, and he somewhat rudely said "NO CHANGE." I mean, I didn't even ask. But I know he was busy with a client and probably just wanted to make sure she heard him. Maria gave me a coupon for a free mini-facial for next visit, which I promptly booked. Can't wait to enjoy one of her famous facials! read more

I went to this place based on the yelp reviews for a style for a wedding I was attending. I sit down and show the stylist a picture of a modern version on finger waves, a picture of a Badgley Mischka pale pink sequined dress and explain that I'm looking for a more vintage look. She tells me that she'll do the curls for the fingerwaves but has to brush them out to make sure they don't look frizzy...WHAT??? I'm not a hairstylist but I'm pretty sure that's exactly what happens when you brush out curls. So she sets my curls and asks me where I plan to get my makeup done for the day. I tell her that I was going to MAC (which I should have done originally) and she explains that they do makeup at the salon as well. I figure I'd save the walk across Broad Street with my hair style and agree to have it done there. We decide on a smoky eye and nudish lip. The stylist brings out her makeup (I thought they had an actual makeup artist in-house, not someone attempting to be). She starts my eyes and I ask to see it before she adds the fake lashes. I open my eyes and see HOT PINK and PURPLE all the way up to my eye brows. I tell her that I don't like it and that I wanted more grays, and...I don't know- SMOKINESS???? She tells me that a smoky eye to her means fun bright colors. Once again- not on the same page. I'm on the right page, she's not even in the same book! Long story short, she "fixed" my eyes (which I had to then fix at home- who knew eyelash glue would make the eyeliner go away?- oh, that's right- I DID!) I spend the $100- yes, for a style and bad makeup- I leave the salon with frizzy curls, and 4 layers of creme eyeshadow that had creased by the time I got home from the 5 block walk. Never Again. Do not go to this salon. read more

It was New Year's Eve and I had everything in order for my big gala that night except - wait for it - what was I going to do about my hair? I called, no joke, a dozen salons in and around the area close to where my event was on Broad Street. Many of them gave me an attitude and some even laughed. I knew it was going to be a long shot so I didn't have high expectations when calling but a girl can only hope right? Plus it was for me and a friend and we couldn't do anytime earlier than 4PM so we figured no luck. Then, I called Charlie Salon. Charlie himself answered the phone and enthusiastically offered to squeeze my friend and I in for a 4PM appointment. We both have shoulder length and it's not thick at all which Charlie indicated made squeezing in two appointments relatively easy. I got a genuine "Come in and we'll take care of you" feeling after talking with him. My friend and I arrived just before 4PM and were welcomed by Charlie. We were told that our appointments were going to be back to back with the same stylist which wasn't a huge deal but one of us would end of waiting for the other to be done. We waited a little longer and, due to our original stylist being a little behind, we were both switched to other stylists at the salon which ended up getting us both out around the same time. We both really appreciated that the salon made adjustments for us that we didn't even ask for but made for a great experience. Also, while we waited we were offered a glass of champagne to toast to the (NYE) occasion. Charlie Salon is in a perfect location of Philly and the moderate price was certainly welcomed compared to the others in the area. My stylist did an excellent job with my hair and gave me exactly what I was looking for AND it stayed all night into the following day! Without a doubt, I plan to return to Charlie Salon next time I am home in the city for an event. Next time I'll try to book a little bit earlier :) read more

Only place my dad and Iwill get our hair done. They have the best stylist, a friendly environment and atmosphere. Always happy w our results. read more

Charlie Salon - The only place Dad and I get our hair done is at Charlie's.We have always been very happy with our results everytime:) - Hair Salons Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Over priced for a mani ped. No spa chair or nail dryer. And I'm pretty sure they made a bet whether or not I would tip. Rude. When I gave the girl her tip, she offered it to a coworker. She didn't paint my nails right (wasn't close enough to my nail bed) and my nails looked like they "out grew" the polish within a few days. read more

Unfortunately, I had a really bad experience at the salon. Not only was the person that "helped" me, Jackie, rude and hurried, but she destroyed my eye brows!!! I really think you need to reconsider your choice before paying someone to make me feel unwanted, and make you look terrible. It was probably one of the worst experiences I had at a salon! I will not be back and will spread the word. read more

I really despise reviews. I really don't take them for more than a simpleton's poorly written account of a onetime experience. I, however, feel that my weekly visits to Charlie Salon over the past year and a half will allow me to give an accurate review, voicing both my praises and issues with said establishment. I began coming to Charlie's a while ago to see Maria, the resident esthetician, when she first started. I did this as a favor. I thought I would go in for a quick facial, walk out, feel I did my good deed and continue my miserable life. Clearly my plan unraveled quicker than a Hollywood marriage. I was back the next week. Over my many visits her products and services have increased in quality and she continues to inform me that they are always striving to obtain the next best thing in skin care.( Personally I cannot wait for the expansion of the spa area.) I have to graciously inform all that if you have any blemish, blackhead, pimple dullness of the skin or any other issue, run, don't walk to Maria. You will literally be in some of the best hands in all of Philadelphia. I also see Maria for all my waxing needs. I have always been reluctant to let anyone touch my eyebrows since I usually come out with two runway strips on my face instead of eyebrows. Since working her magic on my face, I now have an arch on my once bland, boring eyebrows. I then put my faith in Maria to wax my chest hair, that is so wildly curly and untamable it would give a bad shag carpet a run for its money. The last time I had my chest waxed I developed a terrible case of folliculitis. So one can imagine, I was nervous. She worked diligently and quickly. She consciously made sure each hair was pulled out the right way to reduce any irritation, and I must say my chest looks great. I cannot praise this women's work enough. With visiting the spa so often, the inevitable happened. I started getting my hair cut there as well. I see the proprietor of the salon to get my hair cut. After getting a hair transplant, it is very important how I get my hair cut so that no one sees my horrendous scar and the need for someone to treat my new transplants like the babies that they are. Charlie has done this magnificently. I also appreciate that he keeps you looking your best with free touch ups in-between full cuts. I couldn't be happier with the services he offers as well. While I really enjoy everyone that works there and feel very comfortable, I do have a major complaint that I hope to have resolved. I feel that there should be an award given for most frequented guest, because if there were, I am pretty sure my weekly visits would qualify me as a contender, and I might just win something for once. Just saying. read more

I scheduled myself a mani and gel removal during my lunch break. I arrived a little late, but they took me anyway. I was asked if I wanted coffee, water, or tea and asked if they could take my jacket. I gave them my jacket and asked for water. The jacket was hung up in the closet and the water was cool and refreshing and delivered in a shrub glass. Very nice. Everyone was dressed respectably, with their make-up and hair done in a nice, but trendy way. This matched the decor and ambiance and I was very smitten with it. My nail technician removed the last bits of a gel manicure that I had gotten weeks ago, and although she asked if I wanted another, she did not push when I said no. I chose two colors - a nice purple and purple mix glitter to go on top of it. Then things started to get weird. She asked me to prepay for the service, so that I "wouldn't have to fumble with my purse". Okay. I did so. I was surprised (in a good way) that the services cost $20 LESS than I was expecting. I sat back down and she asked if I had a jacket. When I said yes, she got it for me and helped me put it on. It was a chilly day, so I had a wool coat - which was rather warm for the comfortable little salon. She gave me a TERRIFIC hand massage, the conversation was lovely, and my nails look GREAT. When it came time for my nails to dry, she asked when I needed to be back to work by. I had 15 minutes to go. At that point, she got up and walked away. She hung out with a few of the other people in the salon - in the back and at the reception area. I waited for 10 minutes, blowing on my nails to get them to dry faster - and hoping she would come back and touch test them for tackiness. At 5 minutes until I had to be back at work, she got up and went outside with 2 other girls, and walked out of view of the window. Had she left? Well, if she wasn't there any more there was certainly no point to my being there. When I walked out of the salon, I saw her there on a smoke break with the other girls. She said good bye and wished me a good time at the event I'm going to. I made it back to work on time. It's hard to review this. The service, until the end, was amazingly good. The service performed was also good. But, the end was bizzare. read more

Growing up a natural blond I was horrified when my locks started to go brassy in my twenties. Luckily I discovered Charlie years ago to help me with my highlight woes. Charlie is easily the best blond colorist in the city. I am stopped at least twice a month with the whisper of "is that your real hair color?". I gladly recommend him and everyone I have ever had the pleasure of being helped by in the salon. I'm excited to test out the new waxing services this coming Thursday, I'll update with a Brazilian review. read more

I just went here for the first time yesterday because I had purchased the Groupon for a haircut. I've been looking for a regular salon in the City for almost 2 years now... I think I may have found it! Jackie did an excellent job on my cut. Everyone was very friendly and the atmosphere is clean and comfortable. I will definitely be going back! read more

This place is great! If you are looking for a color and cut you have to try these two! Buddy Eberwien, my stylist, is probably the greatest in Philadelphia. You won't be disappointed. He has great vision and talent. If you are considering trying someone new, this is your man. It's a guarantee. He can do exactly what you want, or you can let him experiment. Either way, you win. As for excellent color processes, see Ani Candidi. She has years of experience, and can handle any color job you throw at her with incredible professionalism. She also has solid advice when it comes to figuring out exactly what you want. These are the professionals that people follow from salon to salon. A salon is only as good as the talent working there, and these two make Charlie an A+ choice. read more

This shop is gorgeous! My hair dresser of a long time started doing hair here on Saturdays and all I can say is, THANKS! it's a great space, with friendly staff, and it's just a nice change. The prices are a little higher than I'm accustomed to, however the services are great, so you get what you pay for. You pay for fabulous, and you get it. Seems like a good deal to me. read more

Everything about this place is great. I have been having a hair crisis for a month and Tara took amazing care of me. I booked an appointment that same day- even though she was running a half hour behind, everyone in the salon made me feel welcomed and offered me beverages, magazines, etc. She did a consultation with me first to find out how we were to go about fixing my orange hair (I am a brunette), and the end result was fantastic. This salon is in a perfect location, bright atmosphere due to the openness of the space, clean, friendly, and moderately priced for the area. I will definitely be back to see Tara again- she did a fantastic job from turning me from a pumpkin back to my natural color. read more

I was living in Philly this summer and desperately needed a haircut. I had been shopping around for a salon with good reviews and prices when I walked by Charlie salon on my way home from work. I stopped in to inquire about prices and spoke with James at the front desk. He was super friendly and asked if I was a student- I am, so he gave me coupons for a student discount of 20% of a haircut. I told him I wasn't ready to make an appointment yet, but I'd be in touch. He didn't pressure me to make an appointment on the spot, and I was on my way. I ended up making an appointment for a haircut with Bridget. Before we began, she asked exactly what I wanted; and wow, did she listen. I went shorter than normal and it looked awesome. She did a wonderful job on my angles and layers and she was so sweet and good to chat with. On my way out, James let me know I can get a discount (or maybe a free cut?) if I refer friends, and I will be doing that. I can't wait to come back to Philly for my next haircut at Charlie salon! read more

Love this spot! I followed my stylist, Buddy, here from House Productions and I was so pleasantly surprised. Not only does Buddy give the most fantastic, versatile haircuts I've ever had, everyone else there is so personable and sweet. Love this place and wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

Today was my first time here. The hair stylist that did my hair was Nicole. I love how my hair turned out. I also like how friendly All the staff were at me. I would definitely come back to this place and recommend this salon to my friends. read more

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About two years ago I got a groupon for a brazilian, my first ever. I had no idea what to expect and was no doubt nervous about the whole thing. I am happy to say my experience with amazing! Barbara is an esthetician genius! She makes you 100% comfortable in a situation that is easily extremely uncomfortable. We talked the entire time as she worked her magic. Comfortable, painless, and beyond satisfactory. I continued to see Barbara and even started having my hair done by her co worker, Jill, who is an incredible stylist. Needless to say I have followed Barbara and Jill where ever they is working and have never been disappointed. I recommend and even encourage all my friends to go to them both. I have never had my hair done or been waxed in Philadelphia by anyone else, nor do I plan on ever doing so. Barbara is now at Charlie's which is extremely convenient because once again she and Jill are working together again! Both of these ladies are amazingly talented and friendly. Do yourself a favor, take an afternoon for yourself and head to Charlie's salon for some pampering. Both of these ladies are extraordinary at what they do and very reasonably priced as well as fun and easy to talk to. I recommend both of them to any and everyone. read more

I went to Sarah yesterday for a color and cut. She listened to what I wanted, and went above and beyond what I could have ever asked for. I've never had a hair stylist just get it the way she does. She was able to fix my awful color so well. I live in NYC and will be coming to Philly to get my hair done from her from now on! Thanks again Sarah!! read more

I have always had a tendency to wear my hair long even though I prefer shorter hair because for most of my adult life every stylist I went to completely messed it up. I have thick, Asian hair and no one I went to before really knew how to work with it. I decided to give Charlie Salon a try today based on the good reviews I read and I could not be happier! I literally got the BEST haircut I've ever gotten in my life. Jason was my stylist and he did a fabulous job- it was exactly what I wanted and what I imagined. He was very meticulous and careful with my hair from the beginning so I knew I was in good hands. All the stylists there seem to have great personalities, as well as great talent. I highly recommend Jason at Charlie Salon! I know I will definitely be going back the next time I'm due for a cut. read more

I went for a cut and color about a month ago based on raving reviews from a coworker. Now normally I could care less about my hair. It gets cut, it gets colored, it looks good for like 3 days then I'm over it. I got my cut and color with Nancie, who was highly recommended. I came in with some ideas, Nancie threw hers out and we decided on a cut and color. WOW. This is the first time that someone has nailed what color I wanted in my hair. I couldn't have asked for better, and I have gotten nothing but compliments, even now, 4 weeks later. The cut I got was simple since I'm growing my hair out, but next time I may go more adventurous, so I'll keep you posted! Overall, great service, nice people, and not out of control pricing for being in Center City. Plus they're currently running a student discount! read more

I went to see Charlie at his salon just over a month ago and have now found my go to stylist here in Philly. He not only fixed a previous cut / color gone wrong but he and his staff are always welcoming and James can always find a way to get you in on the same day you call. Charlie is the best of the best and his business is nothing less then professional! read more