I am an Alicia loyalist! A friend referred me in 2017 after having a hard time finding a new…read morestylist. I followed her around a bit until she landed at Hot Mess. Not only is Alicia super talented, but she's also so sweet, easy to talk to, and open-minded to my ideas. We are always on the same page when it comes to my hair and she knocks it out of the park every time! Her passion and dedication to the industry show in her work. The entire tribe is very friendly and welcoming, I don't mind taking the drive up for my appointments. I LOVE HOT MESS!

First time here, not from the area, but glad I took a whim and found this place. A lot of hair…read morestylists can't get my hair right, but it came out just how I wanted! Thank you! Friendly staff, easy to book appointment on a last min basis. Beautiful, clean salon too!

Thank you Steven for tackling my curly hair! Fantastic service, great conversation. He took his…read moretime, listened to what I had to say, and explained everything he was doing with my hair. Will absolutely be back.

I took my son to Steven for a cut and it was an excellent experience. Steven was very personable…read moreand spoke to my son to make sure he knew exactly what he wanted. He communicated well prior to the appointment. My son was very happy with the service.

Lock and Shade did a friend's wedding, and after hearing of the wonderful experience they had, I…read moreknew i wanted them for my wedding! To begin, Blaise handles all communication- which was ALWAYS fast and well-prepared. Blaise welcomes you with a big hug and hypes you up for your special day! My trial was exactly like my pictures! Deanna even suggested pearl bobby pins, after I said I didn't have any hair piece yet, which completed the look and my aesthetic. On the day of, Lock and Shade had a team of 2 (Deanna and Lindsey) help with my bridal party's hair (5 girls including me). Blaise came up with a timeline, which was perfect. Deanna and Lindsey were AWESOME!!!! We got to get ready at the salon, which is beautiful and PERFECT for pictures. It was an amazing morning that I have such amazing memories from with my sisters and mamas. Each person's vision for their hair was different and each looked EXACTLY like their inspiration pictures. Everyone was beyond elated. They helped touch up anyone who needed it before we left to ensure all the girls felt beautiful and confident! We even finished early and were AHEAD of schedule. If you need a team of professionals that are awesome and love what they do-- book them!!!

Lock and Shade came highly recommended for bridal and bridesmaid beauty, and they absolutely did…read morenot disappoint! Blaise made communication so smooth and easy from start to finish. Molly and Cori completely knocked the styles out of the park. I'm so grateful to them for making all of my girls look and feel so beautiful on my wedding day! Everyone looked stunning and truly loved their hair. It even held up through all the wind and a full night of dancing!

Nice looking place, but rude and unreasonable with prices that way outpace quality. Lots of better…read moreoptions in Montclair.

Hair cut was just ok! One side was shorter then the other…read more. at the end she started going wild with her scissors chopping up my hair like a haircut from a horror film. Also, when I arrived they play the game I didn't have an appointment, even though I got a bunch of constant reminders via email and text.. I confirmed so many times but when I got there, I felt very uncomfortable and profiled. I did end up buy a bunch of good hair products but I will never come back at this pretentious, fake people , unprofessional place. Below is just a photo of me today, but the haircut I got from them over a year ago I wasn't happy about I had to have it fixed somewhere else.

Went to this salon on a referral from my best friend. I came in w blonde hair and booked a partial…read morehighlight and left completely brown. Not only did I drive 3 hours to get there, but when I showed management the pictures of what I wanted and my before and after they would not refund me at all. HORRIBLE salon. Do not go there.

I was given a gift card for a head spa for my birthday. It was a really nice experience. I had not…read moreheard of this service or been to this spa before. I really enjoyed the head spa. The room is so calm and relaxing. The decor is so nice, I was mesmerized by it. The service was great, very relaxing. It's kind of like an extended shampoo, with extra massages and essential oils. After meeting with the stylist, you are brought into a room that has 3 stations and beautiful decor. Lie back, get cozy and prepare to be pampered. You can add a blow out, but I opted not to since it was a humid and rainy that day. The salon offers many other services including hair services and raiki. It's a really nice place, everyone here was friendly.

Great cut-always. Warm and engaging staff, from the minute you walk in the door. Add in the…read more unique & creative salon design and the result is a great overall vibe.

The salon vibe is so super. If you're anywhere near the Jersey shore, this is the Salon for you…read more Sonny is amaaaazing. Talented and so nice.

Jenna was amazing! One of the best cuts I've gotten with the same instructions as I've given other…read morehairdressers. Really chill inside & felt even better leaving‍

DO NOT GO HERE--WORST HAIR EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE…read more If I could give zero stars, I would. I walked into this salon as a new customer expecting a professional, welcoming experience, and I left in tears--completely humiliated and taken advantage of. First, I specifically asked for a slight face frame. What I got was a choppy, uneven mess that looked like a botched DIY job. When I went back to see if anything could be done, the manager (a woman with red hair) not only looked at me like I was crazy but also gave me dirty looks the entire time, making me feel completely uncomfortable and unwelcome. Instead of offering any solution, she dismissed me, acting like I was the problem, claiming my hair "looked that way" because I straightened it too much. Second, the pricing was misleading and deceptive. Before booking, Paige told me via DM that a full head of highlights would be "about $200." Never once did she mention that because I have thick hair, I'd be charged $20 extra per additional bowl of product used. So my "about $200" service suddenly became $260--without warning. When I questioned the manager about this, asking if I should have been informed beforehand, her response was, "Well yes, the stylist should've informed you about that. I'll have to talk with her privately about that." Oh, okay--so it's totally fine to just take an extra $60 from me after the stylist herself told me it would be around $200? Absolutely unacceptable. When I asked for a refund, I was completely dismissed. Not a single person offered a solution or any sympathy. Instead, they gaslit me into thinking my hair "looked good" and that maybe someone else could try and angle it more for me. The cherry on top? When I asked to speak to the owner, I was told there was no way to contact her--not even an email. I was just supposed to wait and maybe she'd get back to me. On top of all this, the entire atmosphere in the salon was unprofessional and uncomfortable. The employees were having inappropriate conversations right in front of customers, making the whole experience feel awkward and unwelcoming. I wouldn't have even mentioned it, but after being completely dismissed and scammed out of $260 for an absolute mess, it just adds to the overall terrible experience. I grew up in a salon atmosphere--my aunt owned a salon for over 20 years, and never once did I see an unhappy customer be turned away and humiliated the way I was. A real salon that values its customers takes responsibility for mistakes and makes sure people leave happy. Instead, this place just gaslights you, takes your money, and treats you like a problem rather than a paying client. I left the salon crying and humiliated. I immediately went down the road to Boho Hair Salon in Asbury, where the stylists were stunned at how terrible my cut was. Unlike this place, they actually cared about fixing the disaster on my head. They were kind, empathetic, and offered me an appointment ASAP. As an Asbury local who works in the service industry, I know how important good customer service is. I never complain, I never send food back, and I've never made a fuss over bad nails or anything else. The one time I do go back to an establishment to have them acknowledge a serious mistake, I get dismissed, belittled, and basically told to just live with it. This salon is unprofessional, rude, and lacks any sense of accountability. They take your money, don't disclose their real prices, and then gaslight you into thinking their mistakes are your fault. If you value your hair, your time, your money, and basic human decency, do yourself a favor and go anywhere else.

This quaint salon is located on a busy street but there is ample parking near. It's very clean and…read morebrightly lit. I am always scared to trust my hair to anyone new but was in absolutely competent hands when I walked in and was greeted by Sugeiry (the manager). I requested a trim, roller-set and blow out and Sugeiry got right to work. I base alot on the first step (hair being washed) and she did a great job. My trim turned into a proper haircut (loosing some length) but I not only had alot of split ends but they were high on my hair shaft.....so it had to be cut and appreciate her assessing my hair, damage and how to get me back on track to growing it long. Thank you....thank you for covering my ears I hate sitting under the dryer and my ears cooking like bacon on a skillet lol. Sugeiry asks all the right questions which I feel is key to being a good beautician and offers great advice on caring for your hair at home. One thing to keep in mind is that you cannot use any credit or debit cards after 12pm (not sure why) but who cares when your level of service is top notch. They are closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Always a wonderful experience!!!! Professional and such a comfortable environment!!! my hair is…read morealways amazing!

I am so happy to finally be able to share what a great experience I'v had with Faith. Not only is…read morethis a one on one consultation and procedure but the results are amazing. She has been doing my hair for years and I would reccomend anyone to her. My favorite service is the Keratin treatment, I have very thick course hair and this just made it so much more manageable especially in the humid months. I also recently tried extensions with some funky colors too which I love! Cant wait for my next service! Go get your hair done by Faith!

From the owner: Keratin Treatment Hair Extensions…read moreEye Catching Colors Haircuts w/blowout