I happen to come across this place by chance while i was looking for a hair salon that cuts children's hair on 18th Ave. I saw the pictures of different hair styles for children in their window and inquired inside. I told them I wanted to get my toddler daughter's hair trimmed. The hair stylist did a decent job. At first I thought it was too short but after we got home and I washed off the twined hair, I thought she looked cute. I think it's a husband and wife owned salon. The wife trimmed my daughter's hair while the husband helped me distract my daughter. It wasn't easy but we did it. The hair cut was $15. The price was reasonable. I would visit them again. read more

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Very nice hair salon. Even though it was a holiday they were hard working. My daughter's haircut came out lovely. Very accommodating. Soft music playing in the background. Definitely will go back. Very conveniently located on a main road Bus stop right infront. read more

I have been coming here for over 12 yrs, it was family owned. Simon and Kyle were great with color and styling. The new owner is horrendous! I went recently and his youngest son was there misbehaving. He didn't have any other staff other then a woman who washes hair that worked for the previous owners (A true sweetheart) as he began to blow dry my hair he kept moving my head aggressively and burning my scalp, he was very angry at his son. I mentioned to him a couple of times he was burning me. he started screaming at me and cursing at me to get out! I was in shock and told him to calm down, but he continued cursing and yelling at me. I left and have never gone back. I don't know how he remains in business read more

Update.... Still after so many years, I've kept on getting pampered here from hair, nails to toes. So many new products over the years to try. The staff is amazing. I've attached two pics what I had done yesterday...truly amazing. read more

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I WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN! My hair was dark red and blonde in the front. I asked them to do a light red and to get ride of my blonde all together. I showed him a picture of the color I wanted and I also picked out the color I'm the book they had. My hair ended up orange with some white in it. I had to ask for my money back and he did not give me my full amount. He told me that my hair color will turn red tomorrow. With Covid going on I would think they would be more clean but they didn't wipe any chairs down after they were done with a customer. They sat a customer right next to me . They did not performs 6 feet distance! I WILL NEVER GO AGAIN! Don't go here if you want the right hair color. read more

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I was concerned that the language barrier would be an issue, but after explaining what I wanted (complicated dying of half my hair including a bleach job), they followed through beautifully!!! I am very happy with the color. It was the least expensive trip to the salon I have ever had as well!!! They were so courteous throughout my 5-hour time with them. read more

My usual salon shut down so I decided to give this one a shot. Needless to say I won't be returnjng. The price was cheap ($20 for a haircut) but it was one of the worse haircuts I've had. I needed a trim but the stylist ended up cutting 3 inches of hair off and created very uneven layers. It looked like I had cut my own hair. I'm extremely frustrated and will be taking my business elsewhere the next time I need a haircut. read more

They scammed my minor sister around a year ago, def cus they saw she was young. Quoted us around 150 i remember to do a really simple cut and highlights and when it came time to pay demanded 300 and a tip so she called and I had to go to the bank and bring money. Greedy af. read more

Been coming here over 10 years. Family owned and operated. The owners son Kyle is my go to for the best blow outs I've ever gotten. I moved to Florida and whenever I come back to Brooklyn I am in this place to get my hair done as much as possible. Pricing is inexpensive. Service is courteous and fast. Highly recommended!! read more

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I went in asking to dye my hair from blonde to brown. I am not a professional but I even know that you need a hair filler to dye blonde hair brown. I ended up with a slightly darker blonde with grey ends. Not what I asked for and I will not go back. read more

For those of you who don't know, Bensonhurst is a great place to go for beauty on a budget. NY's little secret Take away the glam Take away the free cocktails and luxurious oils Strip out all the pretentious snob, and the monster you created inside yourself. What you see is what you get! Here's what I got: Hair Color and Highlight Eyebrow Wax and Tweeze French Mani/Pedi Blow Out and Style Threw in a 15 minute back rub for FREE !! How much you ask? $148......seriously! If you want to get in, and get out, then this is your place. They are very efficient. When I say efficient I don't mean that they skimp. I felt like they washed and conditioned my hair 6 times. They make you feel really comfortable and make sure you are getting what you want. My color turned out beautiful! read more

I've been here twice now. It gets two stars because of the price- it's very inexpensive. If the prices were higher I'd probably give one star, but what do you want for $14 for a mani-pedi? Personally, I'd rather pay more for a better experience. Here are my thoughts: Cleanliness: the salon is not very clean in general. The water jug in the dispenser is refilled from the tap and has a yellowish tinge. I haven't seen them sanitize any tools either time I was there, although a friend says she did. After my pedicure, the callous remover thing that was used to slough off my dead foot skin was put right back into the drawer for the next person. For me, the lack of sanitation is concerning and a reason to pay more for peace of mind elsewhere. Quality: Overall I think the quality is OK, but I don't like the way that they basically sand down your nails for a shellac/gel manicure. I've gotten gel manicures in many locations, and normally they take more care not to completely destroy your nails. While it looks OK, I know that my nails will be awful when this comes off, because such a course file was used to sand my nails down paper thin before applying the gel. They use UV instead of the safer LED, but again, that's to be expected in such an inexpensive salon, and wouldn't be something I'd deduce points for. It's been a few days and my latest gel manicure from them is holding up, but I'm interested in seeing how long it lasts. Some of the nailpolishes there looked very old and gloppy, but the one used on me was fine. Price: Super cheap. $14 for regular mani-pedi, $30 for gel manicure and a pedicure. As I mentioned, I'd rather pay more for a better experience, but it's worth noting that these prices are great. Service: Friendly enough, and fast. Slightly inconsistent- sometimes you get hot towels on your legs during a pedicure, sometimes not- but overall fine. The time before last they said they were going to stop taking credit cards, but then they accepted my debit card this past time. I'd bring cash to be safe. read more

Picked this location because I needed a hair cut and I was in the area, so why not. I Inquired about the price and it was very reasonable. I went in expecting it to be a simple cut/trim. After the wash, I sat in the chair and he asked me how I want my hair to be styled. I just said short and then things got complicated. My stylist wanted exactly how I wanted my hair to be. I was completely clueless ! He took time to explain the situation and how my hair kinda grew parts here and there. If there was something not right, he would spot it. By the time he was done, everything looked perfect ! Got compliments from the family. I doubt they were pulling my leg about it :) read more

I've been in search of an affordable/decent haircut for a few years now and I'm so glad that I tried this salon out. Granted, I walked in on a weekday so there was no wait time, so I'm not sure about the weekends. But I wouldn't be surprised if there was a huge wait time because this is a good salon. The woman that washed my hair...felt wonderful, really took her time to really wash your hair thoroughly and comfortably. Luckily Kyle was there to cut my hair. I showed him a photo of a wig and he was able to replicate the cut, style in a short amount of time, without feeling rushed! He was super pleasant and friendly. Definitely recommend this place! read more

I've been going here to get my semi annual haircuts probably a decade now because everywhere else seems to mess up my hair and charges too much. I've taken days off from work on the weekdays just to get my hair cut since it gets too busy on the weekends at this salon for me to wait. They take their time to make sure your hair is just right, whether it takes twenty minutes or a hour! They're very reasonably priced with plenty of loyal clients for a reason. read more

Hands down, one of the best hair salons I've ever been to. I always leave this place feeling satisfied. Not only is it an affordable place, but the last time I went (which was 3 days ago) i took a picture of a haircut I wanted to try, and since it was my first time doing the haircut, I was nervous. But Kyle was able to get it done exactly like the picture and I left the salon satisfied. I totally recommend this place. read more

I really don't like giving this place 2 stars but it really is a "Meh, I've experienced better" kind of salon. Service actually deserves 4 stars but overall quality does not (you get what you pay for). It's your typical Chinese hair salon: lots of handwritten signs (some misspelled), bad lighting, a mixture of staff that spoke English and Chinese, somewhat spacious, and no frills. The part I found most odd was the heavy presence of some biotherm (I don't remember what it's called) body therapy ad plastered everywhere. I will give credit to Leon and Simon, who were very friendly and accommodating. More on the actual coloring experience: While I know they cannot find my exact shade, I was surprised Leon chose a shade of brown that was closer to auburn. I was concerned the red tones would be too prevalent but he assured me that with some time and a few washes, my hair wouldn't be as saturated with dye. As my previous stylist (shout out to Dennis at Cutting Edge) never steered me wrong, I did not see a reason Leon would. I thought wrong. Though the color came out to be quite pretty, it borders dangerously on the synthetic looking side. It's more pronounced in photos, where it looks like I have a rose-gold glow around my head. That's great if I was going for that look, but I wasn't. I wanted a warm chestnut brown. Also, the dye left my hair feeling and looking very, very dry which has never happened before, even when I used box dye at home. I'll just apply a hot oil treatment and hair masks at home to remedy the situation, but I will not return for touch up here. read more

Top Top empress is a great salon at 18th Ave. All of the staffs are very kindly and professionally. They offer hairstyling, nails, massage and facial here. Simon made an amazing hairstyle for me! It looks more beautiful in reality than in the photo. Thank you! Simon! Will visit again soon! read more

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I've been going to top Empress for at least 6 to 7 years I could never complain about a thing that they've ever done. They are excellent with my hair or do they make it straight or whether they color it. Katie does my nails for years and years now and I've very bad allergies and she takes care of me very well. I get compliments all the time. And when they give you a pedicure they take their time they really make your feet nice and soft. I live around the corner 35 years and I would never go anywhere else read more

One of the best cheap Asian salons in Bensonhurst. Prices are on point (if anything, cheaper) than the competing salons in the 1 mile radius: $5 for a mani, $9 for a pedi and they also do hair, spa treatments and waxing. If you get the owner to work on your hair or nails, you won't be disappointed. I once got a mani here for $5 that lasted 3 weeks! Seriously! The stylists and nail technicians that work here have been working for the salon for a while... I remember going back to this place in 2003 getting my first highlights done! Since 2003, the prices and service hasn't change. However, one qualm I do have about Top Top: sometimes they hire new girls, who don't really know what they're doing. If you ever feel that the person working on your nails or hair or whatever isn't being professional or knows what they're doing, just say something to the owner and it'll be fixed. I guess the reason for the lack of reviews is because this salon isn't in a very "Yelp - friendly" area of Brooklyn, oh well. read more

Best nail salon in Brooklyn. Girls are so nice and helpful . Kyle and Simon are your go to ppl in this salon for hair. I love it here. I live on LongIsland and I come all the way here to get my hair and nails done. read more

As another yelper commented, you get what you pay for. That being said, this is my go to for nails ands hair. They wash your hair twice (which I decline, once is enough for me), give you an amazing head massage, and a neck/shoulder massage (again, I decline for personal preference). Simon does a fantastic job with haircuts and styles. I hear a lot of women ask for Kyle, so I assume he does a great job as well. Katie does my gel fill and color and my nails always look great, although I wish they would get some new gel colors. Pedicures are basic, they do a good job and are always friendly. Wash, cut, dry & gel fill/gel color is approximately $55 which isn't bad at all. read more

Came in for layers and a mani-pedi. Started off with a mani, which consisted of the manicurist ripping my cuticles off without so much as a splash of water, a soak, oil.. nothing! I kept telling her to wet them and she continued to try and rip away at my skin nodding yes. I had her stop and didn't finish getting the manicure or pedicure. I should have left but I really need a cut so decided to get my layers. From there the stylist tried to "school" me on how I should have my hair cut because what I wanted wasn't going to work for me. I foolishly let him do what he said would give me the result I wanted and he ruined my hair. It looks more damaged now than when I sat down. I'm completely unsatisfied and he proceeded to have me pay despite my displeasure. Not even offering to fix it. I will not be coming back and I suggest you don't either! Save your money, cuticles, and hair from this nightmare of a place. read more

I have been coming here for 10+ years and always leave happy with the service that is delivered. Even right now getting hair blow dry. They have a special which I am not sure for how long has been running. Blow dry and wash for $12 and for $17 u get wash, cut, and blow dry. U can't beat the price and I personally am always satisfied. My go to person is Simon, however, I've seen other hairstylists doing an equally awesome job. Definitely give it a try! read more