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    Flipp Salon & Apothecary

    4.6 (137 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 3 months ago

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    Michelle G.

    My husband and I recently moved to Providence. I was in search of a salon/stylist that was familiar with custom colors to work on my grey blonde as well a place that focuses on the use of organic, natural, and ethically minded products. And WOAH... did I hit the jackpot with Flipp! From the moment you enter the salon, you are greeted with this mod, eclectic, down to earth vibe that just makes you feel like you can really let your hair down. ( pun totally intended ). No stuffy atmosphere here! Every detail of this salon is a curated experience. It's clear that a lot of effort was put into making this place feel one-of-a-kind and it shows. Often times, hair products with synthetic fragrance or a lot of chemicals will make me feel sick and give me a headache. However, I did have ANY negative reaction to the products used on my hair here! Such a relief knowing I can get my hair done and looking FIIIINE without having to sacrifice my health a little in the process. Their Covid protocols are on point too. I felt safe and cared for my entire visit. Now let's talk about my stylist/color genius- MARISKA. On a scale of 1-10, she is an 11. Mariska is not only incredibly talented but she also offered great advice and support in my hair care needs. We had lovely conversation the entire time (which was quite a long time thanks to all my hair. haha ) I felt like was gabbing with an old friend the entire time I was in her chair. I really cannot sing enough praises about my experience with Mariska and Flipp salon as a whole! This place is a gem! Truly the best salon experience I've ever had. Thank you Mariska for making my hair goals come true and Flipp for being this awesome, welcoming, and wonderful space for artists to create. Sincerely, Michelle

    Cindy C.

    I am in town for a wedding and booked with Flipp. I LOVED this salon. The ladies were wonderful and my hair came out amazing. I highly suggest this salon and if I'm back in Providence soon, this will be one of my first stops!

    Love how it changes in different light
    Bridgette Y.

    Had Mariska cut my hair into a Lob and color my hair an ashy lavender with midnight purple underneath. Love it

    Estelle V.

    l've been growing my hair out for 3 years and have been afraid of having anyone touch it, but at the recommendation of a friend I made an appointment here with Mark. Covid protocols are in place and I felt safe and secure there. Mark is an absolute master at what he does. Listened to my needs and was a great conversationalist. I can't say anything that accurately states how good he is, he cleaned up all the frayed ends I had and lightened everything up. It feels like my hair is brand new! Fully recommend, price was great as well.

    C M.

    I recently went to check into Flipp and was surprised they aren't already on yelp! I couldn't describe them better than how they describe themselves: "an up-beat, positive space aiming to interconnect art, wellness and all things beautiful to the eye and to the soul. Aiming to promote whole-ism in the individual and in the community through a common space and have fun in doing so!" More so than just a team of very talented, creative hair stylists, Flipp makes going to the salon FUN - and informative (not just about hair, but about navigating Providence in general). Most products for hair and skin are natural and plant-based. The space is bright, funky, and welcoming. Unique, artsy decor. Peek at the bathroom sign - hilarious! I love that they promote so many other small businesses in Providence as well through referrals, handing out cards, etc. Custom herbal tea blends are offered, in addition to acupressure and reflexology. The owner Joanna is also the lead singer of B-Hive; a B-52 cover band! From their business page, you will be directed to facebook/schedicity to schedule. Downsides? Transit St. in Providence is a little out of the way, mostly because of the pain of 1-way South Main St. I've never had a hard time parking, but the area can be tricky during peak hours of the day. Worth stopping by to admire the space even if you have a hairdresser you swear by, but I can't imagine getting my hair cut anywhere else.

    Before and after by Mariska. Amazing job!
    Kisha T.

    Every few years, I venture off to a new salon to give my look a fun and fresh update. After some research, I decided to go to Flipp and was lucky enough to get Mariska as my stylist. First off, the location of the salon is adorable and very convenient in the east side of Providence. Mariska is ABSOLUTELY awesome. I was trying a bayalage for the first time and even though I could not pronounce that darn thing, she knew exactly what I was talking about and did an incredible job. She was diligent, patient, and was quite the perfectionist - which is fantastic for a stylist to be. I've been going back to her for the last few months and each visit is as awesome as the previous. I also love their online appointment booking system! It's incredibly simple and I get reminders on when my appointment is coming up. Such basic service but still a great thing to have at my disposal. :) On top of this, Mariska even lets me tect her directly if there is anything I need done on the fly or if I have to have a free afternoon to get a quick trim or color. Highly recommend Flipp to anyone and deifnitely ask for Mariska, she's AWESOME.

    Black to grey ombré by Mariska! So in love.
    Gianna S.

    I love Flipp Hair Salon! I had a corrective color done by Mariska and she was amazing. She was happy to take the time to do it right, and I'm so happy with how my hair looks! I would absolutely recommend Mariska (and Flipp) to anyone. Marisca also specializes in organic hair color! This is going to be my go-to salon for now on. I've seen a few really negative reviews on here, and i think it's important to note that each stylist rents their own chair and has their own separate clients at Flipp - so just because you didn't have luck with your stylist doesn't mean Flipp doesn't have some other incredible stylists!

    Sacha C.

    Hi! I've been a hairstylist for twenty years. I used to work with salon owner Joanna, and we've remained friends. When she heard that I was going through a tough time she offered to give me a haircut, which I gladly accepted. This is the best haircut I've ever gotten, and my hair is difficult to cut because it's so baby fine that any mess ups can't be hidden. I'm growing it out, and I wanted to make it look more like a bob. I walked out looking like a blonde Amelie (that's a wonderful thing). There's this magic that can happen when you get a good haircut where you leave with hair that actually looks longer, and Joanna is the magic maker. Thank you, you have my undying loyalty.

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    Michael Dates is awesome! Great person and amazing skills, def coming back to hear some great movie recommendations while getting a cut

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    Ask the Community - Flipp Salon & Apothecary

    Hi I'm trying to go back to a pixie cut from a bob, who do you recommend?

    Hi! I would recommend any of the stylists! Thank you for your inquiry!

    Who should I schedule with to help me hide the grays (& spread the upkeep out so I'm not coming in every other month)? Hair likely damaged by box dye use over past year.

    Hi! I’m very sorry for the late reply! We never receive requests through yelp. Anyone at the salon can help. We highly suggest you coming in for a complimentary consultation so we can assess the hair and book you in for the proper appointment. You… Read more

    Is anyone there good at cutting the baby bangs for women?

    Hi! Yes! Book it with Kim, Jo-Anna, Mark, Savanna or Justine

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    Review Highlights - Flipp Salon & Apothecary

    Melissa gave me a great cut, evening out the layers in the back while giving my hair a great shape with lots of movement.

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    I had called to schedule an appt with this salon seeing that there were great reviews for curly…read morecuts. I'm on a journey to revive my once curly hair that is now lifeless and stringy due to a bad dye job from a previous salon. From reading the reviews, I knew the stylist at Aruverde were my only hope. When I called to schedule the appt they didn't have any availability for three months. But that didn't deter me, it only spoke to how good the stylist are if they are this booked. So finally, the actual day of my appt arrives and I arrive at the salon only to be warmly greeted by all of the staff members. The salon was adorable, with a high end look but made you feel comfortable. Simony, the owner, tended to my mane. She did wonderful and was very knowledgeable about her craft. We came up with a game plan to get me to my end goal. My next appt is in June and I can't wait to go back and see how my hair has progressed. I cannot recommend this salon enough. These stylist care about the integrity of your hair more than simple fixes or doing a style that will damage your hair. Simony flat out told me that she will never agree to do something to my hair that will damage it and I like stylist that aren't scared to say NO. Give this spot a try, you won't regret it.

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    Ello pretty hair salon is extremely over priced and not worth your time or your money. I missed my…read morehair appointment for and I got charged twice for it. I called the manager, She was unprofessional and rude. She did not give me a full refund and I am furious. She acted like a real life Regina George from Mean Girls. The customer is always right and clearly she was never taught that. That is sales 101. As a loyal customer I will not be returning back and will be taking my business elsewhere.

    This is a pricey salon ($200-300, gratuity included, for a cut and color), but when you invest with…read morethe right stylist, you get more than the service you pay for. I've cut and colored my hair at home for ~20 years between sporadic/infrequent visits to budget salons to fix mistakes (both netting mediocre results at best). I leave each of my appointments at Ello Pretty confident, with healthy hair and a cut designed for low-effort maintenance + sustainable grow-out. I understand that not everybody feels comfortable walking into the space (I don't love feeling like a misfit in a room full of confident babes, either), but once I'm in the chair, I completely forget there's anyone else around; Lauren treats me like an MVP every visit and I genuinely feel like I'm having a conversation with an old friend. Never do I feel judged, nor like I'm boring her or wasting her time. I don't feel forced into uncomfortable small talk since the conversation flows so naturally; she's smart, professional, and sincerely cool. It's worth reiterating that the price of your visit ALSO includes intangibles like active listening. Lauren encourages me to share my ideas, photos, million questions, and requirements before we start. Any concerns, re: texture, length, complimenting my skin or face shape, color, maintenance, styling, etc. are addressed fully and thoroughly, and she checks in with me several times throughout the appointment to make sure we're still headed in the right direction/achieving the results I want, offering me the control to change my mind, ask questions, or fine-tune along the way. Never have I felt so in control of my appearance, nor had as much trust in the person doing the work - she always knocks it out of the park. The wait to see her can be long, so once you're sold, book an entire series of appointments!

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    They never let you know what you are being billed for or what they plan to do during your visit…read more Last time I checked out the bill felt high but it is what it. Until I thought about it and asked for an itemized breakdown. Turns out I was charged for two haircuts. Also you can book a cut and color but you end up with highlight a glaze and no haircut. They just do whatever they can charge most for in the time they have. Also very hard sell on products and lectured that if you don't buy products at the salon your hair won't last. Also some stylist require you to stay absolutely still for the entire 4 hour visit. The blame issues on bad color cut or timing on of you move in the chair. It expensive with no perks. No changing room no coat check. No water or coffee. Over priced budget service and every single person leaving the salon has the same cut and color.

    I've never had hair problems before I started visiting this salon…read more Disappointed time and time again. I moved from Hawaii and was looking for a salon that specializes in quality hair care and a stylist that had experience with blondes. I did countless hours of research before deciding to come here, and I regret it deeply. I sent numerous photos of my hair, and how I liked how it was- just was moving and was looking to have the same hair highlights and overall color. Every-time I left the salon I was disappointed and felt worse than when I came in. I don't like ashy tones on myself, and every. single. time. I would voice I don't like this color, it's too ashy, and the stylist would just dismiss me and tell me that it's blonde and made me feel belittled to where I felt like my own opinion of my hair didn't matter. I've never left this salon happy with my hair, I've voiced my concern multiple times, but the atmosphere here doesn't feel welcoming if you voice your concerns so why would you want to go back for their "one week" guarantee. Shame on me for continuing to go back, I felt that if I kept giving it a shot maybe eventually my hair would look how the photos of my actual hair was before I moved, but low and behold, my hair is currently darker than my natural hair color.. My most recent visit is the reason for the review, and the reason I will not return, and encourage others to be cautious before choosing this salon. I came for a partial highlight, days before being in my best friends wedding to get lightened up before the big day. What a disaster. Immediately the stylist greeted me and said my hair was green( I disagreed), and asked if I've been in a pool- I haven't, as any blonde knows don't mix your hair with chlorine. She then asked if I had moved, which I had. I then explained that we had a brand new water filtration system installed, as well as a softener but she insisted that the well water caused my hair to be "green" Then we proceed, a few hours later I end up with my hair in a slicked back bun, because they can't get my hair untangled. I was sent home with my hair in a sopping wet bun and told to come back tomorrow. Never in my life have I heard of a salon sending you home and being told they'll fix it later. Needless to say. I went home crying. I called the company that installed our water system, they came out to our house the next day to test our water. Water results came back in, our water Ph, iron levels, etc were better than that of city water... so I'm not sure that my well is to be blamed for how wrecked my hair came out leaving this salon when I've had well water my whole life and my hair never ended up this tangled in my life. I rearranged my entire schedule to come back the next day, they shampooed me, and my hair was dark and ashy... surprise surprise. Disappointed yet again. I went to 2 other highly rated salons in the area to get a consult and another opinion, needless to say they completely disagreed with studio 101 assessment of my hair and did not think my hair had any damage from well water and I showed them the results from our water test. Thankfully I was able to have my hair fixed and highlights put back in from another salon. After paying thousands $$ and numerous visits being disappointed, voicing my concerns- yet being dismissed every time I will not be returning and I would urge others to be wary.

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