Went in for a trim and left with an entirely new and fun style! This was my first visit to Head Area and Hanna did my cut. She was able to interpret exactly what I wanted and I trusted her skill to add some of her own artistic flair, too. She didn't rush through the cut, even with all my little requests.I will definitely be visiting again - this place rocks! read more

I've been coming to Head Area for about a year now. Jo has given me the best haircut of my life...totally transformative. Kyle does my color. She's taken me through a couple of color transitions, and each time she was knowledgable and left my hair looking healthy. I can't recommend these two talented women enough. The atmosphere of the salon is comfortable and fun, like an old school beauty parlor for new school clients! read more

I just got an haircut from Hanna and I totally loved it. She was so careful about the length and she confirmed with me every step before she does. She definitely know how to handle curly hair. I definitely recommend her! They also have tuesday and wednesday student discounts which is awesome! read more

My hair is thick, course and wavy/curly depending on the weather. Emily navigated the sheer volume of it all with such style! I opted to go shorter, and she tamed my wild mane into a very stylish and feminine pompadour, appropriate for both my desk job and art life. I have gotten compliments from strangers on the street! I would definitely recommend Head Area (and in particular Emily) to anyone looking for good style. read more

I've lived in a lot of cities and I've had my hair cut by a lot of people, but never, ever in my life, have people said how much they love my haircut like they do when I walk out of Head Area after an appointment with Kelly. The service is impeccable and the entire staff is friendly. Best of all, when I leave with my fancy new 'do, my wallet is not nearly as light as it's been at previous salons. I officially drank the Head Area Kool-Aid - and it's good, people. It's very, very good. read more

You know it's a good sign when you walk into the hair salon and you see awesome hair on everyone. I first decided to give this place a shot because the lady working the front desk (Moira?) had a really amazing pixie, and she said she got it cut here. Emily cuts my hair and my boyfriend's hair, and we are both very happy with her work. She's done a great job every time, despite the fact that neither of us ever have a clear idea of what we want. If you are not super chatty, she will not force you to talk; she'll just cut your hair and check in with you a few times as she does so. Also, she is always sporting a new (and awesome) hairdo every time I see her, which gives me confidence in her taste. Interior is clean and pleasant, people are attentive and friendly. Prices are certainly higher than if you just got a cheap haircut in Chinatown or West Philly, but I think for a proper salon cut, it is worth it. If you go home and are unsatisfied with your cut, you can return to get it fixed within a week or two, I think. I haven't had to do so, but Emily always says to come back in if anything seems weird. Plus, there are free trims in between appointments! read more

Kyle makes my coarse, curly hair look sleek and beautiful -- also a pro at coloring, especially blending in my home experiments. Sara gives a great shampoo! read more

I think I have finally found a place to get my hair cut after living in Philadelphia for 5 years. I have tried numerous local salons and ended up going back to NYC when I couldn't find anywhere here that could handle my hair. I have very thick and somewhat coarse-textured Asian hair. The general consensus at most salons is that my only hope is to get a Japanese straightening perm or keratin straightening to tame the wave and poufiness, but I prefer keeping my hair natural. My first experience at Head Area was for a model cut with Emily under the direction of JoJo. They had the task of corrrecting a butchered hair cut I had inadvertantly received when getting what I thought was a "trim" elsewhere. The chopped up short layers did not give them much to work with but they managed to clean it up for me to wait for it to grow enough for a real cut. I came back several weeks later and got everything evened out into a short cut above my shoulders. Normally I do not go that short because without length to weigh it down my hair tends to flip out in different directions. This cut however lays very well and requires minimal effort. I haven't felt this good about a hair cut in a long long time. Thanks Head Area! read more

I can't say enough how happy I've been with every haircut by JoJo. Got another exceptional cut today after having been to a different salon for the last few cuts. I may stray occasionally but JoJo will always be my go to girl when I want it right (and cool). read more

Art in Philadelphia : jo jo and lee are truly artists in our city .. I have been a client for over 11 years ! I am constantly stopped in airports , restaurants around the globe with people asking " Who does your hair ? " I have always known how lucky I am to have found the salon .. I finally am writing a review as JoJo just spent 6 hrs with me finding the best wigs before i start chemo ..she is a true gift in my life and in the life of our city .. she made sure I found my inner rock n roller and my corporate Judy in the styles we chose !! Artists are true empaths and I was fortunate today to know one ! Thank u JoJo read more

The staff is super friendly, which made my brief wait enjoyable. I had an appointment with Kerri, who did a great job with my hair. She definitely listened to what I wanted, quickly understood how my thick Asian hair behaves, and gave great advice for potential future hairstyles. I'll definitely be back. read more

I want to thank Kyle for a great haircut. Always makes me feel comfortable. My haircut is always symmetrical, that can be tough because I got that pointy asian hair when its short. Thanks to Kyle and the staff at Head Area for a great experience. Ask for Kyle peoples of yelp. read more

Nick is a total sweetheart and every time I leave I feel like a princess. He really listens and works with the hair I've got. Finally, someone who understands that I don't want a blow-out, but that I want to rock the wavy/curly hair I've got. When I'm ready to chop it all off, I'll definitely trust him to do it. And the prices are crazy reasonable--my last color/cut was only $135. It would have been $250 or more at the place I used to go in New York. read more

I never thought I'd be paying $45 on a hair cut but this place is well worth it. I see Emily and she does a great job and is very focused and detail oriented. Everyone here is incredibly friendly, and the fact that they offer a free cleanup after getting a cut done is fabulous! read more

I have short hair and have been burned by terrible haircuts in the past. When I moved to Philadelphia recently I did my research, and this place was recommended by my old hairdressers friend. I am really really happy with HeaD AreA. I see Emily who does a fantastic job. Great customer service and vibe as well! Another thing I love is the free bang trims that are offered between cuts- it's such a great idea!! read more

Love this place. They're the only place I'll go to for a hair cut or dye. Ask for Liz - she's the absolute best!

Joy was my stylist. Myself and My daughter(6yr old) had both haircut. She was friendly and made comfortable. Very detailed, sophiscated touch and cutting. She care about your opinion and hair interest, I recommend to my friends and I'll come back definately. Thanks for your service! read more

If you want the best haircut of your life.... see ASH. I have med-fine curly-waves hair. I started getting my hair cut by him 3 years ago when I moved to San Diego. Each time (10+ cuts) he carefully evaluated my hair, making strategic choices according to my face shape and hair texture. Seriously- he isn't cutting the hair, he's sculpting it. Not only do I look and feel great when I leave- but the cut always grows out beautifully. When he moved to Philly I was heart broken. On a work trip to NYC I took a detour down to Philly just to get my haircut by Ash. He didn't disappoint. SD's loss is Philly's gain! Prepare to be in his chair longer than most stylists- because he doesn't rush and gives you his best. I've had my haircut by amazing stylist in Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Glasgow, and I managed an Aveda salon in Pasadena California. I'm no stranger to great stylists- and Ash is the best. read more

It's true what they say - Nick is the best! I've never been compelled to write an online review before, but I just had to say what a great experience I had at HeaD AreA (although I'm not in support of the capricious capitalization of their name). As others have said, Nick is incredibly thorough, really listens to what you want, and does amazing work. Plus, he's super fun to chat with. read more

This place is so awesome! I go to Kerri who is totally sweet, down to earth and totally listens to what I want. Plus I have curly hair that I straighten and she knows exactly how to deal with it's unruliness! I highly recommend this place! Everyone seems very friendly and very down to earth. The prices are about the same as most places in the city and it's worth every penny! read more

Liz is a dreamboat. Super sweet, down-to-earth, patient, accommodating and talented! I called yesterday as a new client and needed to get in right away because I was in a color crisis after my stylist left the last place i was going. Liz said she would see me for a consultation at the end of the day (after appointment hours). She ended up doing my highlights, a glaze, cut and blow dry for me right then and there. She stayed 3.5 hours after closing to take care of me. And couldn't be more pleased with the results! read more

Absolutely LOVE Emily. Great service, and she actually listens to what you want and, imagine that, is even capable to put it into an actual haircut. I made my husband go as well. There is really not much more to say ;-) read more

I love this place. I've been going to Jo for maybe a year and a half. I've been happy with everything she's ever done, my hair is healthier than it's ever been, and a very honest and opinionated friend says that my hair has never looked better. read more

My experience with HeaD AreA was nothing short of brilliant. Although their book is typically pretty full, I was able to sneak in mid-week on short notice. After wearing my hair *very* short for about 10 years, I decided last July to grow it out. Other than a very quick trim in December, it hadn't been cut in 9 months. During my decade-long stay in San Francisco, I worked with only 3 different stylists at some of the city's best salons and was a bit uneasy being completely new to this area and very unfamiliar with my options. I spent some time poking around online and came across HeaD AreA which fell under the locally known Matthew Izzo brand (which I was familiar with). Rated "The Best of 2006" by Philadelphia Magazine and much lauded over a number of websites, I decided to give it a try. One of the salon's newer stylists, Stevie, cut my hair and it looks great. Watching him work and talking with him, he's clearly very passionate about what he does; he loves his job and it shows in both his demeanor and the fruits of his labors. Tremendous attention to detail, Stevie spent nearly an hour razor cutting my shaggy 9 months of growth. The cut has got great shape and is versatile enough to wear to the office or throw some product in and put it on stage or take it out on the town. I'm so happy with the results that I may still make visits after I'm settled in Manhattan. Regardless of that, I will recommend him and the salon to everyone that I know. read more

JoJo does it again! Thank God! I ALWAYS get a great cut. Since my last cut, I have gotten great compliments. The cut is wash and wear. It seems to take on a glamours life of it's own without me doing a thing to it. And if the spirit moves me, and I do spend 7 minutes blowing it out, I am ready for the Red Carpet. Thanks for making me feel great. read more

Wow wow wow. I am in love with my new hairdresser, Emily. I've gotten nothing by compliments on her last cut, and the bang trim she gave me today was just fab - she really cares how you look and is excited about style. She clearly really loves what she does and it makes a difference. She rocks the razor. Can't wait to go back for my next cut! read more

I went a few times to have Kelly do highlights and a cut. I felt like she was very friendly, but she would often talk about things that to me felt inappropriate to a professional setting (like being hung-over, etc.). I stopped going when I realized that my hair was morphing into something way trendier and high maintenance than I wanted to be. I usually just trust my stylist and hope that I'm communicating what I want: nothing too complicated - natural blonde highlights, long layers. I think because the client demographic skews much trendier and hipper than I am, this request got translated into a much edgier and more high maintenance cut and color than I wanted. It wasn't until I went to Hush in Old City that I realized what Kelly had been doing and how to correct it back to something more natural looking. I think she is skilled at what she does and would be perfect for some people, but for me I'm still working on growing out my hair and getting my color back to something more natural. read more

I took 3 months to give this review because I know how important hair is, especially for us the ladies. I have had my fair share of nightmares and have left salons crying rivers. I moved to Philly from DC 5 months ago and I was really skeptical to let a new person here touch my hair. I have very long hair which I dye blonde. My roots are a pretty dark color and it took my DC stylist a few tries to get it perfect. Anyway, I read the reviews here and called the salon. Jojo is phenomenal!!! I told her how much I was concerned about my hair and went there for a consultation. She tried to contact my previous stylist with questions about my formula to no avail. I really appreciate she tried that!! Since that didn't work she asked to come in for a test where she would just do a couple of strands in the back of my hair to see what worked. She tried 3-4 formulas and found the perfect one. My hair is perfect. I had dark roots so getting as blonde I like it it is not an easy task. I LOVE this salon and Jojo is beyond wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better stylist!!!! read more