Thank God they closed down. Worst haircut and manicure. She was so unprofessional. Came late so I was waiting 20 minutes next to a locked salon. I wish I left. I also asked for a gel manicure. I forgot to take the bandage off my split nail and she applied the gel polish over it. read more

Thank you Crystal for a wonderful wash, cut and blow dry! I was so happy to find out that you will open off season. I think I found my new salon! read more

Crystal's Beach Salon - Fresh cut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Ortley Beach, New Jersey

I came in asking to get some color. Crystal, the owner said she had thought I had been here before from my voice over the phone so she wasn't expecting to do a whole head of color. I told her I could come back another day but she assured me she was fine with it. She told me at first it would be $300. Then she showed me some color for the red and told me to specifically pick this one color which was very copper toned, didn't look red at all, after applying it she told me she had never used the color before and I was her "little guinea pig." This color ended up being bright red and not what I wanted at all. Then as she was going she upped the price to $350 dollars. Then when she saw I wasn't happy with the color she said "This isn't my fault." When clearly she's supposed to be the professional! While she offered to fix it my hair would have fallen out if it had been processed anymore. Then she posted on IG that the color was not her preference but what the customer wants she gets. I don't even know why I tipped her. I will never go here again. I ended up chopping most of my hair off and dying it red. read more

Crystal's Beach Salon - She told me to pick the color and then said what the client wants she gets. - Hair Salons Near Me - Ortley Beach, New Jersey

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This is my second time at this salon. I'm not sure why ppl have said some not so great things about this salon but everyone is entitled to their own feelings. Please, don't just go off of bad reviews. Go there like I did. I gave them a chance and I love it there. I feel comfortable there, I'm helped as soon as I walk in the door, the ladies are all wonderful. Crystals herself has cut my hair both times and she was amazing. I just recently found out the difference between a $10.00 hair cut salon and a place like this. I'm just going to Crystal's beach salon from now on. read more

Owner unfriendly. No customer service but calls you hon and babe Heard it's for sale

I didn't want to be late. I was 10 min. early. That's ok. I saw that a lady was going in . I waited outside because the place didn't open yet. I wanted to give the woman a chance to set up. While I was waiting in the parking an old lady arrived for service. I said someone just arrived but , it's not open yet. She just laughed at me & went in. Shortly after I went in & expected to have the hairdresser start my wash & blow out. Well the old lady went. & sat in a chair & the stylist started on her. Awkward! No greeting or introduction in the lot or when I was standing there wondering what I'm supposed to do. I sat & read mags. Another stylist came in. Real loud. Blah , blah, blah. It was actually entertaining. She did not acknowledge me either. To busy complaining about traffic. She conversed with the already there stylist . As I was sitting there another old lady showed up. She sat in another chair. They proceeded to offer them bagels & cream cheese. I'm thinking to myself. This is like watching a reality show. Finally , a receptionist shows up & asks me if I'm here for the wash & blowout. I was thinking to myself. Thank goodness someone knows why I'm here . I said , yes. She told me that Crystal is on her way. I'm thinking Stan is outside doing errands somewhere & this is already taking to long. I'm starting to get a lump in my stomach because we gotta go. We have a full day of plans & weekend traffic at the shore could take awhile. Crystal finally showed up. She told me to put my bag down & follow her to the bowl. I leaned back with a towel wrap & she sprays my head with freezing cold water. She didn't even adjust it before putting it on my scalp. Shock. I mentioned , it's kinda cold. Oh. She said. I explained that we were from San Francisco & we have friends at the Shore & I'm here today to get my hair washed & blown out with a iron out. It was so short a time at the bowl I actually asked her if she put conditioner in my hair. She said , yes. Forget even getting a massage. Don't you get a little head massage when they are applying & working in the conditioner ? I'm just glad I washed my hair yesterday. She said , where did you hear of us I said I'm a Yelper. YELP. So now I go to the chair. The mirrors are hung so high no one can see . I mean I could see myself from the nose up. It didn't matter anyway because she swung me towards the waiting area. She proceeded with the blow dry . I told her straight like Louise Brooks , not a bob. I was a little uneasy because she was using a big curling brush. This was her shop. I wasn't gonna micro manage. In the meantime I see Stanley getting put of the Jag to check up & see the progress. He comes in. I don't saw anything to see if the hens greet him. Well. They were very happy. Hello. How can we help you? Would you like a coffee & bagel with cream cheese? I was floored. He declined with a smile. He said I'll be at Sunny Hunny. Next door. Meanwhile this lady is blowing my hair and now she keeps burning my scalp & ear with the blow dryer. I'm like , hey ! It's kinda HOT. Oh. Well now I just can't wait til it's over. We are only way through & I smell my hair burning. I smell burning hair. So she not burning my scalp but, now just my hair. The next fare walks through the door. Hi! Have a bagel with cream cheese & coffee. Can you believe his? I should contact Mel Brooks & tell this story. So... She sits & starts conversing with Crystal. Nice girl. Just fixing up their house. Blah , blah . All I could think is ... Just get to the iron. I gotta go. Finally. The iron. It was just like a two second thing. My hair was a little poofy. I wanted it stick straight. I asked her to fix the bangs. She seemed put out & bothered. I didn't get my 10% off for checking in. That experience cost me $30.00. $25.00 for service & $5.00 Tip. They got - a STAR for tartyness - a STAR for freezing my scalp - a STAR for no bagel & coffee - a STAR for burning me If your visiting from out of town. Forget about it. Pay the usual $45.00 & get someone who actually wants your business at another salon. read more

Service was awesome!! Salon was very clean! Donna did a great job on my pedicure and was very entertaining at the same time !! Crystal introduced herself and made sure I knew they would be right with me.....would definitely recommend this Salon! read more

I went in for a pedicure and stayed- against my better judgment. The water was stagnant, not moving or anything. They didn't sanitize their tools, just wiped off the last girl's skin and then started on my feet. She buffed my heels raw even when I said I don't really need that to be done. They did not use gloves. She put more nail polish on my actual skin than my toe nails and even managed to missed a lot of my actual nail and told me not to worry because the polish will come off in the shower. (Very unprofessional) Oh! And they don't have a place to dry. Just tell you to blast your AC in your car. She charged me $30 for something that looked like my 5 year old had done. They should not be charging more than $15 for this type of work. I left angry, sore and very disappointed. The ONLY upside to this salon was that the women were very friendly and sweet but do NOT whatsoever have the skills to complete a standard pedicure. Go over the bridge in Toms River, there are so many better places than here. read more

Allow me to be the first to review. I honestly shouldn't be giving stars because after a long wait, I ended up leaving the salon with no services. The salon is very clean and well kept. It's an inviting and relaxing environment. I called to make an appointment, and they were honest about staffing. You definitely need an appointment. There was only one person doing nails (I did try to visit on a Wednesday). The nail tech told me to come in an hour-and-a-half. I show up, and in the front window there are the stickers representing "we take credit cards." I go in, and the nail tech is running over with her previous appointment. I ended up waiting an additional 20 minutes. I then ask for confirmation, "you take credit cards, right?" I almost felt stupid asking because they had the stickers in the window. "Nope. We don't." What. I waited an hour and a half for my appointment, then an additional 20 minutes and you're not in-line with the 21st Century STANDARDS!? What full service salon accepts cash only? No, I don't want to go to the ATM next door and pay a $5 fee to the ATM, then a fee to my bank. It is 2013. Get a Square for God's sake. I'm sure the experience was going to be lovely. It really is a beautiful salon. read more

My sister found Crystal's last summer and I couldn't be happier. After she got an amazing cut and blow out, myself and my mom all went within the same week! Crystal is amazing at what she does and is so personable! I will wait for a weekend at the shore or even make a special trip just to get my haircut by her. She keeps an impeccable salon and really cares about her customers! Such a gem by the beach! read more

This is a gorgeous & very clean salon!!!! The staff is very kind, social and professional!! I got an awesome haircut and highlights that I looooove!!!! Also had the best pedicure I have ever received here!!!! They have disposable pedicure tubs for each client so you can never get a fungus like other salons (know too many that has happened to!) I would highly recommend!!! And of course helping the local businesses in this area after Sandy is an adder perk!!! The owner of this salon completely renovated the entire place beautifully right before sandy and then unfortunately completely again there after!!! So like most businesses in the ortley area they are struggling to get through this terrible time!! I read others reviews about credit cards and lack of staffing. Cut people a break do you all not realize the devastation in that area people lost EVERYTHING. They are all just trying to stay afloat!! I highly highly recommend this salon!!!!! U won't regret it and you will highly enjoy your services and great friendly conversation!!!! Hope this helps my fellow yelpers!!! read more

recently needed hair styled before son's rehearsal dinner. They did a great job, (better than the Elizabeth Arden Spa at resort). Salon was very comfortable to be in. When the manicurist saw that my french manicure was chipping, she immediately fixed it for me - no charge! Since I am a resident of Ortley Beach, I will definitely be going back there and highly recommend the Salon to others. read more

I've had multiple services done & they have exceeded my expectations every time since the new owner! Staff is well educated in what they do & are extremely friendly! A GREAT salon with a GREAT atmosphere! read more