Great place for all stying services...good product lines…read more Friendly! Convenient location on Broadway.

I regularly see Brittany at the Strand for my haircuts and the occasional highlight. I've always…read morebeen happy with the cuts, especially during my long, drawn-out process of growing out my bangs. (Also provided: moral support while growing out the bangs, which I very much needed.) I have medium-dark blonde hair and Brittany has a light touch with highlights which brightens up the overall look of my hair color without giving me dark roots to worry about and maintain. I don't have the time or money to mess around with roots; subtle highlights are the goal for my hair and I'm consistently pleased with the results. The salon is in downtown Saratoga so you are paying Saratoga prices (sigh, I'm still a midwestern girl at heart, and the cost of living up here really hurts that heart). But, for Saratoga, this is the first place where I've reliably received haircuts and color that I like, can get an appointment in a reasonable amount of time, and the actual cut and color don't take foreverrrrrr. My previous salon once took a full 3.75 hours for a simple (and not that great) cut and highlight, which is *absurd*, and why I jumped ship. Please note that the Strand does *not* accept credit cards. Cash or check only! Parking can be found on the street if you're lucky, in the public library parking lot, or in the garages on Putnam St and Railroad Place. I think all of the parking in the area is 2 hour time limit between 8am-6pm.

Five stars isn't enough for Laura! Her salon is beautiful -- warm, spotless, and friendly. What…read moresets her apart is that she uses clean, toxic-free products, so my hair feels healthy, not just pretty. Laura is a genius with color and style. She really took the time to find what suits me and the result is stunning and so natural. I was just told I look like I'm in my 30s -- at 56, I'll take it! Professional, talented, and such a lovely person. I'm already booked for my next appointment.

I came to BPS with over processed, dehydrated and damaged hair. Laura spent time talking to me,…read morediscussing my wants and my goals and then she got creative! I've been a client for 8 years now and my hair is healthy, shiny and beautiful! Got grays coming in? She can work with you! Got split ends or hair that breaks every time you brush it? She can work with you! Need something new? Creative? Flattering for your face AND fits your lifestyle? Book an appointment! Trust me...this place is cute, clean, with a fun and laid back vibe. You'll feel like you belong here and all the stylists are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

Totally loved my color from Robert James!! Very attentive and listened to my concerns and also gave…read morehis own professional advice. Highly recommended.

I've been going here for over a year now and Bobby knows exactly what I'm looking for with my hair…read more I've never left that salon disappointed, they have always exceeded my expectations. I have been getting silver white blonde since I started going here. Granted I'm naturally blonde but this salon has been able to bring my white hair dream to life. I've been across the country with my job and only in this salon is where I truly felt like my dreams with my hair came true. I cannot recommend this salon enough.

Went to their website to book an up-do and was very excited about my appointment, I've never had a…read moredisappointing service here. Booking online is quick and easy and I was able to get a slot in prior to my event that evening. I was greeted and welcomed in with lots of energy and things quickly turned to confusion for me as I was not sure why: 1. I needed to bring my hair dry to an up-do appointment (I have curly hair) -- every up do I've ever had at any other salon they actually have washed my hair first and then did my hair * my stylist told me it was not possible to dry my hair straight and do an up do in the time of an updo appointment. This caused major confusion and made my experience not really enjoyable as I was wondering why the stylist was mad I came to the appointment with wet hair. Additionally, I went online to check "how long" is an up do schedule for and its scheduled and priced the same as a wash cut and style at 1 hour and 15 minutes. My hair never takes more than around 20 minutes to dry and honestly, even without a Brazilian, my hair only took 40 minutes, which means it would leave 35 minutes for up doing. ----- I'm not sure if the stylist was rushing due to being overbooked or wanting a break or being mad my hair was wet. We had good chats and it turned into a decent experience about 20 minutes in once my hair was dried. ----- It is my fault I didn't come with any pictures I guess of what I wanted and they had no styling books that I could see. I told the stylist I wanted a "low bun thing that looks like a fold over similar to a braid that is a bit loose and has a bit of height and volume to the top and sides." Ultimately, it turned out alright - I had felt rushed the entire appointment which was booked for 1 hr 15 minutes, the stylist finished exactly at the 45 minute mark and that's with me taking 4 minutes to settle in. So the hair was 41 minutes for an hour and fifteen minute appointment. When I ask meta AI to create what I told the stylist, the hair I wanted came up, however, it was not what I received in person. Ultimately, the up do worked, photos came out okay and I can't blame anyone but myself for the fly aways and style, because I didn't bring photos. I don't know if I'll do this service here again, because 45 minutes of a 75 minute service and being told it was not possible due to me coming in with wet hair and not getting a shampoo.... This wasn't ideal. The fact you want clients coming in with dry hair should be somehow communicated to the client in the future. Plus, the stylists have different blow dryers, so getting a Dyson is not guaranteed. The experience was a lesson learned.

I'm not going to lie to you, I was extremely excited to go to this salon. The ambience was very…read morepleasing, and everyone seemed nice. The vibe was great at the start, people were friendly. But progressively got a little more shallow. I requested a full highlight and when getting bleached by Jayda she applied bleach directly to my scalp and I now have a bleach burn on my scalp. I informed her immediately after I felt it, to which we washed it out but even then after that my skin was practically red and bleeding. I thought after we washed it would be fine and here I am writing this review 3 days later because I'm super itchy and now have an extremely noticeable red spot in my scalp. Please please please do not make this mistake by being under informed. Know that you need to have a mask on your scalp before bleaching!

The Make Me Fab team is an absolute must-have for your wedding day look! Alayne has been in the…read morebusiness for many years, and her expertise shines through in every detail. From the start, her team was incredibly organized and efficient -- quick to communicate, clear about the process, and so helpful in determining exactly what I needed. They provide a thorough contract and even offer add-ons like engagement shoot hair and makeup, rehearsal dinner glam, and other in-office services, which made everything seamless. Each time I visited for different wedding events, I left feeling absolutely beautiful. I had the privilege of working with Alayne herself for some of my services, as well as several of her amazing artists -- all of whom were professional, talented, and so easy to be around. On the wedding day itself, the Make Me Fab team arrived right on schedule and worked together like a well-oiled machine. Every one of the girls in my bridal party looked stunning. Alayne personally did my hair and makeup, and she truly brought my fairytale vision to life -- I felt like the princess I used to dream about being when I was a kid. I've already seen a few photos, and I'm in awe of how beautiful their work looked on camera. I felt so confident and radiant all day, and even my husband couldn't stop complimenting how amazing I looked! Everyone commented on how flawless the entire bridal party was. There's a reason Make Me Fab is so well-known in the wedding industry -- their work is simply that incredible. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Couldn't have dreamt of a better hair and makeup vendor for my wedding this past October. I found…read moreMake Me Fab through a simple Google search at the start of my wedding planning last December. We were able to secure our weekend with them, and now that it has passed I cannot picture a better experience! Alayne runs her business so professionally, and is extremely well organized and kind, always answered my questions quickly and made me feel at ease about any changes I wanted to make after my bridal trial. Their salon is clean and cozy, and all the women who work there are so sweet! Lilly, my stylist for all things wedding throughout the planning, was truly one of the most talented makeup artists and hair stylists I've ever worked with. She always reassured me about any worries I might have, she was encouraging for me to feel my absolute best on my wedding day, and she completely calmed me down the morning of. All my bridesmaids were beyond complimentary of their looks and the efficiency of Lilly, Julie, and Liz being so kind and helpful, spending time with us in the morning. All in all, I could not recommend Make Me Fab more for any salon treatment or bridal experience if you are in the Saratoga/Albany area. I miss working with them already and can't wait to use their services for the future.

I have been going to this place for the last 20 years and have been receiving compliments and…read more"where-do-you-have-your-hair-done"s all this time. This is not a fancy themed ultramodern hair salon, it has more of a quaint saratogian feel about it, with eclectic mix of antiques and modern elements. They have very loyal following: people of different ages and styles, everybody feels welcome and at home. Their prices are reasonable and services good. When I lived out of town, it was always an occasion to go for haircut and visit some of my favorite downtown shops and have lunch or dinner right on Broadway.

I went a Groupon and I saw a deal for a full head of highlights, shampoo, condition and style. I…read morecalled the salon to confirm the price. When the stylist answered she told me that the price was infact not correct and then thanked me for letting her know. She then offered to do my hair for $80.00 and said that she was adding it on her book, I never once insisted that she had to honor anything nor did I say anything about her having to take my appointment. She even went as far as telling me direction on how to get to her suit. Then this morning the day of my appointment at 1:43 she messaged me accusing me of taking advantage of her. Not to mention the ad is still there.

By definition, a sanctuary is a place of refuge or safety, and this salon most def lives up to its…read morename. Bursting with creativity, it's a safe space for getting experimental, whether you're chopping off a few precious inches or looking for the most perfect blonde highlights. Finding a salon and a hairstylist is like dating: you have to play the field a bit, get together a couple of times, weigh your options, and ultimately decide whether they're worth settling down for. It's exhausting, but once you meet the one, there's no turning back. Lucky for me, the stylist I visit, Meghan, is a wizard, and hasn't let me down since. In fact, I doubt any of the stylists here let their clients down, because they're all just so awesome and talented; Sanctuary Salon is basically like a revolving door of killer hair where you never leave without feeling like a million bucks. (a million-hair?) Today, I arrived for my 3:30 pm appointment, and the place was poppin' for a Wednesday afternoon! Known for its incredibly cool team of stylists and colorists, the salon has made a name for itself, and since I see a stylist whose Instagram handle is @alittlemoreblonde ("A Little More Blonde"), I know I'm in good hands when it comes to my blonde hair (give her a follow to check out her work!). Meghan manages to give me not what I requested, but something even better. It's always glossy, pretty, and doesn't look too 'try-hardy.' She's also tuned in with the best of hair-color technology, as it seems Sanctuary's team of stylists frequently hosts or attends continuing education events (I know this bc I peep their social media, duh.) Best of all, the hair color and highlights she gives me always grow out like a dream; there's no harsh line of demarcation, and people compliment me on my color even months later. Today I left with a really great transitional "fall blonde," with my locks showing off a super nice, dimensional-yet-subtle ombré that is a new look for me, so I'm pumped to rock it out this season. I never leave without booking my next appointment, and I already can't wait to for my Holiday 2019 glow up. Hopefully, you're prepared for a long-term, committed relationship, because you're bound to fall in love with Sanctuary and one of its talented stylists. Here's to love, health, happiness, and really, really great hair!

Hair trim is what I got. The place is clean and modern. I felt like there was luck of creativity…read morethere. I went once but won't be back. They have a great range of styling products that are my favorite, but without a style there's nothing to style. I got some layers and was nicely finished with some beach curls. I wanted more, but I got just a little off and could of settled with master cuts. Bummer

I had a massage and facial this past weekend. The shea drizzle massage with Laurel was the best…read moreI've had. She listened to my concerns and addressed each one. She worked out an issue I've been having with my back for months. It was only an hour but felt like more. I will DEFINITELY book with her again. I booked a Nourishing & Re-balancing facial. After looking over my skin, the tech she said recommended a vitamin C facial. At no time did she say...oh by the way this will add $33 to the cost. And added a $21 eye/forehead mask without telling me. So great experience until I went to check out. The additional $54 was a surprise.

My husband and I were treated at Complexions Spa for four treatments over two different days. The…read moreenvironment was very serene and relaxing, and the treatment providers were very good and very professional. Unfortunately, the reservationist, front desk staff, and spa attendants made many mistakes, lacking a significant level of professionalism you would expect at a spa of this caliber. These problems included making a mistake on the second day with one of my reservations where I was sent a male instead of female massage therapist for a 1.5 hour massage. When I brought it to their attention, the massage therapist (not the front desk administrative person) offered a half hour massage with a woman instead of 1.5 hour to "fix" the mistake. I told them I wanted to speak with the front desk person and strongly objected to the supposed solution; they came up with an hour massage with a free add-on (hot stone massage). I had to work hard for this - they made things much more stressful than it should have been. They also told us wrong information about their tipping policies for certain massage therapists and made it really difficult to tip people, did not tell massage therapists to wear masks for both of us (which we had requested ahead of time and they had done the first day), had a cold spa attendant greet us who was suppose to make us feel welcome but lacked warmth and social graces, another spa attendant touched me repeatedly (which you do not do with out consent), etc. When the owner, Denise DuBois, called to talk about the numerous problems I had outlined in an email, she was highly defensive. I felt SO tense and uncomfortable with how she behaved towards me that even though she apologized for our experience at the spa and ultimately offered two free massages (for myself and my husband), I/we could never imagine going back there; we did not accept the offer. We do NOT ever want to go back there again. There was a significant lack of warmth and empathy for the level of problems and mistakes from staff and the stressful impact of this in real time and when discussed later - it was quite shocking. We have been to spas and all types of treatment providers in the U.S. and in Europe and have never been treated so unprofessionally by the administrative end of a business. It clearly comes from the top down and is very problematic. Added note: I have a friend who warned me against this place, because she had been there a half dozen times, and they made a mistake every single time with her reservation. When I told this to Denise Dubois, she wanted to know the name of my friend (talk about this request being inappropriate), and she found it hard to believe what I was saying (again, inappropriate). I was really taken aback; a professional does not do this. My friend recommended another spa in Saratoga Springs that she loves. I am going to try them.