Beauty comes from inside. Inside Christopher Brian Salon…read more Love is in the hair at CBS, and I'm hair for it. Its fearless leader and his team of stylists play with scissors for the shear fun of it, and are the ride-or-dyes you and your hair have been looking for. Nestled into the ground floor of Troy's beautiful Proctor's Theater building on 4th Street, with its highly decorative front facade of brick and marble covered in glazed terra-cotta, it's no surprise to discover that the salon's insides match its outsides. The interior is seriously sophisticated, with light and dark grey walls serving as the perfect contrast against the large floor-to-ceiling windows and big, beautiful green plants that call the bright window seats home. The main floor is a neat little grid of beautiful styling stations, and mirrors, plenty of mirrors - even full wall-length mirrors - except instead of feeling like you're trapped in a funhouse, you're lost at Barney's, and loving it. A fun feature I really loved: each stylist's station is equipped with a mini Husky or Stanley branded tool chest on wheels, including a massive tool chest at the makeup bar. So like, not only does it add a cool masculine feel to the chic space, but I love the message that sends to clients, like, "Yeah, we work with tools, too!" Nice flex, guys. The best seat in the house, however, is in Christopher Brian's chair. Sure, he has a slew of super talented hairstylists working with him, but Christopher Brian speaks hair; English is his second language, and I've never had a bad hair day with him. Facts. Christopher works incredibly fast yet extremely precise, and with the eye and talent of a professional who's been behind the scenes at NYFW. I've long been privy to his next-level hair skills, and I'm incredibly happy to be back in his chair once again. He works in every color of the color wheel, but he's a self proclaimed Blonde Lover/Expert/God, and those are my people, so hair I am! I would behoove anyone with a scalp, and a pulse, to visit Christopher Brian Salon, sink into a luxe chair, and let one of its awesome stylists give you the change you're seeking! In a sea of talented professionals in the Capital Region hair game, Christopher Brian and his team are definitely top-tier!

I had my first balayage color and haircut with Chris. I am extremely low maintainence with my…read morehair... Chris colored and styled it in a way I can manage on a day to day basis. Prices are super reasonable... using the Yelp first time discount, I paid less than $150 for the balayage, hair cut and blowout. The salon is beautiful and clean -- a perfect addition to downtown troy.

Stephanie is the best hair stylist I've had in my 47 years. Salty reviewers need to check…read morethemselves.

DISHONEST AND UNTRUSTWORTHY:…read more The owner was not forthcoming and honest when I spoke with her about coming to her studio. I had told her that I was interested in coming to her studio for a specific brand of hair color, and I also asked if she would wear a mask. Since she agreed to wear a mask, and she offered the hair color I wanted, so I became her client and have seen her three times. She did not follow through on both areas. She emailed all of her clients a few weeks ago and said she was dropping all of her products and was going with a one product instead. She did not explain why or what was in the product, etc. I figured I'd give it a try since my hair appointment was in a few weeks, and she was very particular about the products she used. I had my appointment scheduled for today. She emailed me a couple of days ago to make sure I had received her email about changing products. I told her I was still planning on coming and would like to hear more about the product, why she chose it, etc. when I came to see her to have my hair done. She then proceeded to provide reasons why she chose to change, which included that she had started to transition prior to the pandemic and waited because of the ammonia in the product and masking (she said it's problematic with the ammonia). She had not said anything about this previously. She had not said anything about mask issues prior to this, or that the new product contained ammonia. Again, this is TWO days before my appointment. When I said that I'd be wearing a mask and would like her to, she said she wasn't going to. She left it up to me about whether or not I wanted to continue with her. I replied that I found a solution that would work (she did not have to do anything or wear a mask). She then informed me this morning (hours before my appointment) that she couldn't accomodate my needs, etc. There were no negative exchanges between us, but she decided that it wouldn't work. I find her behavior to be dishonest and disconcerting. When she took me on as a client, she knew she was going to transition out of my hair color and not wear masks, but did not tell me. She also said she would wear a mask but reneged on that promise. She waited to the last minute to essentially communicate HER concerns about me coming with her new use of the product. I was flexible to accomodate my needs with these new changes; she was not. I have my birthday next week and planned concerts to attend, etc.. She left me hanging in a BIG way. Her treatment of me was very unprofessional. Warning: she is not trustworthy and is unprofessional in handling important issues. I recommend going somehere else.

I've been going here for my haircut for over 15 years. They are personable staff and provide a…read moregood service. My wife has had manicures and pedicures here and is very pleased with their service.

I am not the type of person to worry too much about my hair. I mean, of course I want it to look…read morenice, but I don't spend a lot of time doing my hair, nor have I ever found a place/stylist I liked so much I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. That changed today after going to Angels for the first time. I was a little reluctant given the limited reviews out there, but it was very convenient to my new home, so I thought I would give it a shot; I'm SO glad I did! I met and worked with Donna, and I truly can't overstate how wonderful she was. She really took the time to understand EXACTLY what I wanted and delivered an incredible result. She talked to me before cutting each section of hair to ensure we were on the same page. (**I would add here I got 10+ inches of hair cut, so this was no minor undertaking**). Donna was very friendly and easy to talk to. When she finished, she meticulously reviewed her work and showed me two different simple and manageable (even for me) ways to style my new cut. The salon itself was clean and well kept. Prices are on par with others in the area, but I really feel, for the money, Angels delivers much more in the way of quality and service. I am a highly satisfied customer who will be returning and recommending Angels, and Donna, to everyone I can.

I have been going to Dottie for many years. The one thing that stands out other than how well she…read moredoes my hair, is that she always will accomodate my schedule. She always makes her clients feel like they are important to her like she is to us. I really appreciate her work ethic as well as her skills

Cerenity is amazing! I finally have the blonde I have always wanted. Highlights are the BEST for…read morespring and summer. Cerenity did the best cut, color, and highlights for both my daughter and I and we will continue to go back! Thank you!!! And look at that before and After.....love my blonde!!!!!!!!

I've had over 30 haircuts here. Good vibes , always get a great cut, and leave happy.read more

Bridget knows her craft and will make sure you get the haircut you wanted. So glad to have found…read morethis salon.

Hair's to my new favorite salon! Shannon is amazing. I had a Brazilian Keratin treatment last week…read moreand a color yesterday. I'm thrilled with the results from both appointments. The salon is convenient to my house. It's clean and comfortable. Prices are reasonable. Staff are friendly and accommodating.

I've been going to Krissi for over 2 years and I always look forward to it! Not only is she good at…read morewhat she does--listening to what I want and providing helpful suggestions for a great cut and color--she personalizes my whole experience making it a real treat-yourself occasion. Highly recommend!

Krissi is an amazing hair stylist! She takes the time to listen to your specific visions and makes…read moreit happen! She's thorough and really makes the whole experience wonderful. She's friendly and does an amazing job highlighting and cutting my hair. I have had many friends compliment me after getting my hair done with Krissi. Couldn't recommend her more!!

Debbie at Salon 235 cuts and colors my hair. She is a talented hair stylist that provides…read moreoutstanding service. Getting my hair done by Debbie is always relaxing and enjoyable.