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    End result after applying more highlights to camouflage the dark roots
    Martina L.

    Everyone knows how difficult is to change hair salons... to find a professional that truly gets you and your style is a titanic endeavor. I read the reviews of Hair Cult and because I had to I jumped... reviews were good and I really need a root touch up and a refresh of my highlights. They were super attentive and professionals from the very beginning. They have an online questionnaire that I found very easy to fill and gave me peace of mind that the person on the other side will understand what I wanted. Arrival and welcome impeccable. Showed them pictures, told them what I did not want. Showed them what I wanted. Now... time for coloring.. well I will say this, highlights came up exactly as I wanted. Base color came exactly as I told them I did NOT want it. It took me years to remove the dark base of my hair... and now is fully back on :( Not going to lie, they were very nice, they did not say once they made a mistake or apologize for the colossal fiasco that will take me years to fix... but they did the next best thing which is take action when they saw me about to cry... and they offer me an appointment to try to fix it... I still do not know how will they be able to erase completely the dark color base they put without turning it into a red hot root or frying my hair... but because I really hate how I look right now - still I am willing to give them a chance... The price was quite expensive for a root touch up and a partial highlights in my humble opinion, I paid over 300 usd. In manhattan normally it did not go beyond 190 usd... so...that's a negative... UPDATE I went to fix the dark roots, which they did by applying more highlights to camouflage them... and it did work on the roots... you cannot see them that much... I have nevertheless ended with various tones of blonde... We did make a plan to put my hair back on track... You can see the end result of this second appointment in the photo... I sincerely think the people there are super nice and have very good vibes... they treated me fantastic... But I am not happy with how my hair is looking after a second appointment... That's all I can say. Will update next week!

    I will never be returning to this salon. The staff is very nice. However, reception is a hit or miss. If you get Stefanie, she's great, kind and warm. If you get anyone else, they're rude. The stylist themselves are fantastic and very nice people. Mgmt however is very cold and does not value loyal customers. I had to cancel my appointment today due to being stuck on a work call. I've been a loyal customer for 3 years now. There was a no understanding from management when it came to the cancellation fee. Also, I was told that I would be charged 50% of the costs of services for the cancellation fee but was charged a 100%. Would not recommend this place. Mgmt over the years has instilled policies to get the most money out of customers - "got ya" type of policies to say it nicely and does not value long term customers. Save yourself grief and find a salon that values your loyalty and has more flexibility. And yes, every visit I did was $200+ in cost so it's not like they didn't make money off of my patronage. ****Attaching the reply from the business owner. I have had many appointments this year and have not cancelled once and we are in June already. I also have all text messages with her staff screenshotted and saved. I have never called her staff names or bombarded them with text messages. Laurie lies through her teeth - my messages today to her staff was in regard to the untrained staff at the receptionist desk that did not know what they were doing and the cancellation fee which I was told was 50% of services but turned out to be a 100%. I called in several times today to advise my status and was yelled at by reception that the salon was busy and backed up. My initial appointment, I called my stylist and was advised he too was running late - to take my time. The left hand doesn't speak to the right hand at this place and again, the owner has the nerve to place the blame on the customer. Word of advice, don't own a business if you don't know how to deliver customer service. By the way my original appt today was at 2 pm not 1:15. Shows how much mgmt keeps up with the business. ***Here I'll post them for you. Reviewers please see the attached. My words are being twisted. The "old lady" comment was one regards to an older woman who works the reception and is very rude and needs more training for her job. I don't remember her name as I m pretty sure I never got it from her. I am pretty good with names. Forgive me for my poor phrasing. However it was definitely not meant with intent to insult. I was describing one of their employees that's always difficult to deal with. Also when I am on time, I am stuck waiting 15-20 minutes for my stylist to be ready to take me. His last client is always running over. I never complained or said anything. Clearly, at Hair Cult the expectation is for the client to be flexible but never management. And three full years of consistent loyalty doesn't matter.

    Back of head. Clear issues with blending of highlights. Poor cut in the back.
    Becky L.

    I'm a new mom and couldn't make it out to my regular salon in the East Village, so I found another Aveda salon in the area. I really liked Henry as a person, but now, a few weeks after the cut and color, I'm increasingly disappointed in the results. The color did not blend well with the color already in my hair and the cut is so choppy that it looks very cheaply done. For $300 plus a 20% tip, I expect far better than this (also, I was quoted $250, but was charged $300). I'm extremely disappointed and a bit embarrassed about how my hair looks and saddened that I wasted so much money. Additionally, they kept pushing getting an extra gloss service on me. My normal Aveda salon never "requires" this step at an extra cost, so it's not an excuse for poor coloring. I definitely won't be returning.

    Balayage by Tyler
    Chloe B.

    I started coming to Hair Cult for basic cuts a few months back after moving to the area. My first cut was scheduled with Tyler who is an absolute GEM!!! This third time was my first ever balayage/color and he gave me the most perfect natural look. I couldn't be happier with the final result! My hair experiences are consistently enjoyable and worthwhile here!

    I spent $325 (without tip) for PARTIAL highlights. This was the first salon I have ever been to where gloss and blow out were not included. This would have been very nice to know so hoping a few readers are aware before going :). Unfortunately I also am not happy with the color, I asked for natural blonde and it is more orange / strawberry (and very brassy) than blonde. To pay that much and not be happy is very disappointing, the most bummed I have ever been with a hair service. Hope everyone else has a better one!

    Orange, ugly, and damaged - after requesting blonde highlights and spending $200.00 at Hair Cult Salon...

    A waste of time and money. I've never been so displeased with the color of my hair. After two hours and two hundred dollars at Hair Cult last Friday, I now HATE the color of my hair. I would not mind spending a lot of time and money if the color came out well. Before starting, I showed the stylist photos and described exactly what I wanted: face-framing, yellow, brightening, blond painted-on highlights. She said, "no problem." Be upfront - if you can't do something, then you need to voice that before a service NOT after. She also added an unexpected fee (for a gloss) which was never disclosed to me until I was about to pay. I expressed how unhappy I was with the copper red tones that she put in my hair and she said I would have to spend another $110.00 for her to fix what she just did. I detest how it now looks -- dry, orange!, dull, drab, and damaged. Not even close to what I asked for. I would not recommend this stylist or this salon.

    Adriana V.

    It's not often I write a yelp review. Like all, it takes an extreme experience good or bad to compel me. On my part, I'm embracing both because one lead me to the other. I'm happy for a mistake since I arrived at the right place eventually. It's not enough to say that this was the nicest person I'd met in Hoboken (even though she is from N. Bergen shhhh) but I should say that the person I was so lucky to meet must've been the pulse of goodness. To land in the chair of this person after some painful mistakes was a lucky chance for me. I called this salon & in 15 min they were helping me & giving me solutions & options. Such empathy can't be faked. As u will see from my pics I had orange hair. It happened, through error, rough treatment, whatever & it led me to the wonderful stylist. Jenny from Hair Kult. I know it's not what I intended today but maybe I'm going to work the shit out of this color & I look forward to working with her to achieve my most loved style & maintain it. Thank you Jenny. I mean it.

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    Thanks Alex!!!

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    Laurie is excellent, as is her salon. Highlights and a trim every 8-10 weeks - always happy with the result. Highly recommend.

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    Thank You Joe. So great to see you!!

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    Thanks Adriana! It made us so happy to see you leave with a smile!

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    Another great haircut by Davida - she really knows difficult, curly hair and is great to work with!

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    Ask the Community - Hair Cult

    I know I have been here , several times , but still want to know on keratin / Brazilian blowout / smoothening treatment. What is the average price for a super frizzy hair?

    Hi Divya, We do Keratins and we charge by the hour which is $175 ph.

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    Stephanie is the best and my hair looks awesome Lov this place the atmosphere, the quality , the results.

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