One of the best haircuts I have had. Dolores also Gave me tips to maintain great hair and taught me technique to curl my hair. Highly recommend. read more

Dolores is my go to hair stylist. Has been for 20 years now! Wow! Can't believe it's been that long! She's professional, courteous and knows how to give advise after a consultation. read more

Sad to be writing this because the hairdresser was very sweet and fun, but I feel it's necessary to speak up about it. I came in with my hair like the first picture but when I left it was super damaged as show in the second photo. Straight bleach was left on my hair for a ridiculous amount of time. I believe I was at the salon for 4 hours. While I was there my hair was also cut so what's shown is only what was left of the damage when I went home that night. I then ended up having to cut off my hair to chin length and then still have remaining fried hair left months later. They were very nice and I had a good time while I was there for hours but the extreme damage to my hair after keeping it super healthy for so long was not worth it. :( read more

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I read on a curly haired website that Mark at Moda Rey knows what he's doing when it comes to curly hair, and it's true! I told him I just wanted to give form to my shoulder length 3A curly hair that had lately grown into a triangle-shape. He being a curly haired guy himself, understood what needed to be done. A quick wash and a few questions about style and he went to work, cutting and fluffing and razoring bits away (I'm aware some curl sites warn people away from razoring, but it's fine with me because I've had great haircuts where the stylist used the technique, so I'm cool with it. But if you're leery of razors, you may want to mention it). Behind me, two fluffy old doggies slept on the floor in the sun and Mark worked quickly but carefully, chatting a little but not too much, which I *really* appreciated. It was a very calm, professional vibe. He twirled some of my curls with product and scooted me under the heater, and after I cooked for about 20, fluffed my hair out a little bit and just like that I was done. It's a great cut, it looks good, he preserved the length I wanted and I can tell it's going to grow out nicely. Very nice experience, I'll be happy to go back. read more

A yelper recommended me this place when I was looking for hair stylist to cut Asian hair texture. I was more than glad. Sophie is an Asian (HK) and yes, she knows how to cut Asian hair. My SIL and I went together. I had a hair cut and she had a trim of her bangs. We were both happy customers at the end of the session. It is not easy to find hairstylists who can cut Asian hair in Hartford. we are just so glad we found one. Ladies Hair cut $40 and Bangs about $5-10. read more

I came to Yelp looking for guidance in finding a new stylist, and didn't really expect to find much help. Because really, everyone's stylist is "the best", right? And I like edgy, artsy hair, and don't easily trust just any stylist to execute the kind of look I'm going for. I'm extremely selective when it comes to who I will allow to cut my hair. But, I was pleasantly surprised to see other yelpers comment on Sophie's artistic sensibilities and fashion-forward approach to hair, and decided to make an appointment with her at Moda Rey. These comments were totally on point! With Sophie's art and fashion design background, she was a perfect match for me and cut my bleached platinum hair into a very stylish asymmetrical style. I absolutely love the cut and have gotten so many compliments. My boyfriend wants to call Sophie and thank her for keeping me cute. She also knows lots of natural remedies for all kinds of hair woes (currently, mine is attempting to grow my hair while repeatedly damaging it with bleach). $50 for the cut and worth every cent. Highly recommended! read more

Went to this salon on recommendation from a friend. The owner is a jerk. Not polite to me nor his employees. Just unnecessarily rude and condescending, definitely does not set the tone of a classy or relaxing salon. My friend was right though, the stylists do a good job! Dom did my hair, and on top of being an amazing stylist he's super nice and funny! read more

Moda Rey is an excellent salon, and Kim is a wonderful stylist. She took her time and really paid close attention to what I was going for and took great care with a few difficult areas. I'm normally indifferent after a haircut but this time I was extremely pleased. I'll absolutely be coming back here. read more

I just went there for the first time today for a haircut. It's always nerve-wracking to see a new stylist, but I was so happy with the experience! I have very curly hair which was in really rough shape when I walked in. I saw Mag and she did a conditioning treatment and then an awesome haircut! She immediately put me at ease and had a confident vision for what to do with my hair, which she executed flawlessly. Don't be fooled by the strip-mall Elmwood location. This is an AWESOME shop and they do fantastic work. Without a doubt Mag is my new go-to! read more

I went in a while ago ( just writing review) and told the lady ( never even told me her name) that I was scared to go to a new salon. i had moved here 2 years prior and had never been to anyone else.... I have superfine curly hair and warned her of that. She did nothing to calm my fears and just cut it and let me go. That is not the salon experience I am used to. Service - mediocre, and haircut same. Never went back read more

Consistently excellent experience at Moda Rey. As a graphic designer, I look to Sophie and trust her vision for an edgy, stylish cut. She is a truly fashion forward stylist and I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to try something new and flattering. read more

It takes a lot to find someone new and actually trust them with your hair. After reviewing a few places I chose this place . And I'm glad I did! Carmen is great I'm glad I met her. She listened to what I wanted and gave me what I asked for . She didn't do like most places and want to cut half your hair off. I would deff recommend this place ! read more

Three years ago I never thought I would be a $40 haircut man but Mark at Moda Rey converted me. He has a passion for men's hair. He's great at keeping me professional looking, though I long for the day when I can let him experiment. Don't let the strip mall exterior fool you. You'll want to book in advance. read more

I have been going to Sophie for over 4 years (every 5-7 weeks). if you are looking for something artistic and cool, she's your stylist. i have sent many friends w/ all different lengths and textures and they are always pleased. I often get compliments from other stylists. Cut and Color = $95 read more

Got a good hair cut from Sophie, it was my first time here thought I would try something other then cost cutters.

I've been a client at Moda Rey Salon close to twenty years. I wouldn't trust my hair with another stylist. Johnny Lavoy is one of the top stylist in the country. His patience, creativity and professionalism is reflected not only in the hair styles he creates, but also in how he runs his salon. read more

I love this salon and my hairdresser Dom! He has helped me to look and more importantly, feel younger! I have a new edgy cut and color. I've received many compliments since I've started seeing him! I highly recommend him. On top of it, he couldn't be sweeter! read more

Moda Rey is WITHOUT a doubt my favorite salon. In fact, I live walking distance from another salon, but still prefer to make the trip to West Hartford because I always walk out extremely happy with my cut! I am a guy who has really difficult stubborn hair and I usually dread cutting my hair because I thought I always looked worse after the fact. This is until I found Moda Rey, when I now actually look forward to them! The salon is clean and modern, and the receptionist is so super friendly! Apparently, the owner has quite an impressive resume, too. When I heard that he had worked on Project Runway as a stylist, my jaw dropped! I usually have Sophie cut my hair and I must say her taste is so fresh and chic and always gives me recommendations on products to keep it healthy. She really knows her way around a pair of scissors and I always feel comfortable trying out new styles because she executes them perfectly! She really gets to know her clients and I am always surprised at how much she remembers about me. Recently, I actually had Kim cut my hair and oh my goodness, she is just the sweetest person! I am absolutely loving the style she gave me and now I have two favorite stylists at Moda Rey. She cut my hair with such precision and expertise and made sure it was exactly the way I wanted it to look! I could also tell from her interactions with her coworkers and customers that she is someone who truly cares for the people she works with! Kim is one of those people that makes the world a better place, in my opinion, and it's no surprise why her clients love her so much! Overall, I am convinced that everybody in that salon must be so talented. I see myself coming home from college just to get a haircut here! If you haven't yet, I really must insist that you give Moda Rey a try! You won't regret it! read more

Just had by far the best facial in my life..It was absolutely fabulous..Thanks to Kim D at Moda Rey Salon...My skin was never looked and felt this good...Cant wait to go back...I give Kim & the whole entire Salon two thumbs up...If you're looking for a great Salon/Spa experience look no further. read more

I was looking for a new stylist to give me a new look and had heard great things about mark ! I have difficult wavy hair so I was pleased to see he had curly hair too,he listened to my needs and wants ,gave me his opinion then proceeded to give a fab cut !!i had a great time , love him , love salon !!he is the best ! read more

Sophie is the best! After a sub-par stylist messed up my color (BIG TIME), I went to Sophie to have it fixed. The color I wanted was bright red and the other salon gave me brown, which is basically the opposite of what I asked for. Sophie went above and beyond, stripping out the color as much as possible and then going over it with a gorgeous and super vibrant orangey red. She also had the idea to put in some copper highlights to add dimension. The highlights make a huge difference and look beautiful. Sophie isn't just great with color. She gives amazing haircuts. She even got my bangs right when pretty much anyone else messes them up and cuts them too short and blunt. Nearly everyone I know goes to Sophie to get their hair done and now I know why! Thanks Sophie :) read more