Had an extremely uncomfortable experience with the new hairstylist Liz. To the point I cut the appointment short, paid, thanked her for the trim and left to another salon to finish my service. It felt like she was upset with me from the beginning and the more I opened my mouth the more upset she became. She was extremely rude and rough with me, when I asked about her commission she'd earn for the service, out of curiosity but also because I worked in a dog grooming salon before and understand the grind/want to support other salon workers by tipping well. She told me she was uncomfortable answering which I apologized for making her uncomfortable and remained silent. But after that she would roughly pull my hair and demand what I wanted in a very curt manner. I asked for her advice for an alternative when she told me the hairstyle I wanted wouldn't suit me, but instead of offering one she just kept asking me to tell her what I wanted very angrily. I normally am not talkative as I am very shy and anxious, but I wanted to get out of my shell and practice my English and my social skills, and was very upset with the reaction I was met with. It was not my intention to insult or offend the stylist, but I don't believe that was a mature or professional way to respond to an innocent question, which i apologized for asking. There was no need to be rough with me. I still paid the full price of $85 despite leaving looking like a mess and without the hairstyle I wanted and specifically went to this stylist to receive, only got my hair washed and a trim on my edges. I was going to let it go as the stylist told me she'd just started a couple weeks ago and I understand everyone has hard days, but the salon made an instagram post the day after about "being besties with your stylist is the best" and prioritizing making a safe space for clients. it upsets me seeing posts like this when I had to go to the salon across the street due to how antagonistic Liz was. I just wanted a hush cut dawg go across the street or avoid booking with @cozarthair on ig. Big shame because she's clearly very talented. read more

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I had my hair cut yesterday by Liz and she did a wonderful job! Talented, smart, friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend her!

I came to the Salon recently to see my favorite stylist Liz @cozarthair on Instagram. I came in for a curly cut & the idea to give my hair a little bit of life with some possible color. Liz was able to bring my hair back to life and healthy curls after it being so dull and damaged. When it came to color, I asked liz what she recommended and allowed her to have freedom on how to color and style it. Due to my jobs restrictions her creativity range was a bit restricted, but she was able to give me face frame highlight and give my hair a real upgrade! when returning back to work I received so many compliments from coworkers and friends! I felt so confident again & my hair is still so beautiful as the day I left! The salon staff and owners where extremely kind and welcoming to me and was able to schedule me in a timely manor. The whole experience was extremely smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend this Salon and Liz as your stylist for your next hair experience! read more

Called Parlor after misplacing a gift card I received as a raffle prize. This gift card does not have an expiration date or policy on its use. I was put on hold after being looked up in their system and since I'm not a regular and they already got their money the front desk girl told me the manager said I can't use it. Really crappy but very Montclair. Pretty crappy and bogus in a time of Covid and much needed haircuts. Other salons will help a girl out and get a big tip from me. There are much more accommodating and friendlier salons in the area. Portray down the street is excellent as well as Nick Matthew's salon in Cedar Grove. Skip Parlor. read more

I guess I've heard it all now. I called to make an appointment for a single process. Just my roots. Basic brown color. I was told because I've never been there before I'd need a consultation to discuss the best course of action for my hair. I assumed it meant I come in a few min earlier than my appointment. Nope. She said to come in a day prior and it takes about 15 min. I was floored. I've gone to some pretty amazing salons in my lifetime and I've never been told to come in for a consultation for a single process ! It's 2022 time to join the new ages please. Take a client in and be confident with what color to provide your clients. read more

People stop me on the street and ask me who colors my hair so beautifully and I proudly boast Chrissie at Parlor, of course. She is a legend. read more

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Okay, so I just went back to Parlor for my second time to have my ombré upgraded to balayage and to get a trim. I'm even more pleased this time around than I was on my first visit (when I gave it a 4-star rating)! Firstly, even though this time around *I* ended up coming in late, Danielle still found the time to blow out and curl my hair, despite warning me that she might not have time even for a blowout. Secondly, when I described what I wanted done with my hair, she knew exactly what to do, even though it was different from what she did last time. She stripped my hair to just the right color - no toner needed! I was very impressed! Thirdly, I ended up getting a bomb head massage during my hair washing, which let's face it, is one of the best parts of getting your hair done. Fourthly, everyone there is super friendly and attentive. They made sure I had whatever drink or reading material I wanted and everyone was just super accommodating. Finally, I think I would pay Danielle just to have a conversation with me for an hour. I probably burned a couple hundred calories just from laughing at all the stories we told one another. I really wish more of their happy clients would review this place so their overall rating would go up. They deserve way more than their current overall rating! I presume that a lot has changed in the staff and the way it's run since the negative reviews back in '08/'09. read more

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Check out my before and after. Amazing! Candice worked a miracle. I recently moved, and during several months of taking care of my big move, getting kids situated and other crazy things that happen, I felt that ponytails and buns were the way to go. Kept my life simple. When I finally decided to get my hair done, I was in shock that I let it get this bad. I'm so excited to find an amazing hairstylist in Montclair. The staff is great and super professional. Thank you!!!! read more

Parlor Hair Studio - Marissa H Before: months of neglect. Ponytails and buns. After: beautiful cut, color and style. Healthy hair! - Hair Salons Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Erica is amazing!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about her. I recently moved to another town and did the mistake of trying a new stylist since Erica was too far away for me. Well the new stylist completely butchered my hair because of which I completely lost my confidence for the last 2 months :(. My hair was cut too short and was too choppy that I could not step out without trying to hide my hair either in a pony or a hat. Erica did a wonderful job with my haircut that I feel beautiful and confident again!! She genuinely cares and puts in all the effort to make her customers happy. I promise to not take a risk with another stylist again. Happy to make the trip to Erica no matter how crazy of a drive it is for me :) read more

I absolutely adore this salon and will never go anywhere else while in the area. The owner, Wendy, is amazing and so sweet. All of the hair stylists are extremely professional and knowledgable. Candice recently did balayage and a haircut for me and it looks BOMB! Thank you Parlor for 4+ years of great hair! read more

Parlor, I am back from California and coming your way! Parlor is an amazing salon. There are a lot of salons that can do cuts and colors but lets face it more than half of those salons are either gossipy, pressure you into buying their products, or just straight up cold. You wont find that here. Chrissie did my hair for years before I had to move to Cali. She even fixed my color effortlessly when I really screwed it up by taking the bottle into my own hands. Didnt make me feel bad at all. In fact, she always makes me feel great whenever I leave the salon and thats exactly what every woman should be paying for. The people at Parlor are trendy but also classic. This place just has good vibes. The girls are nice, stylish, down to earth and really care about your hair. If you tell Chrissie what you want, she does it. Shes a true artist and if you need a couple different shades shell mix em. No lazy colorist here. she just makes your hair look good however she has to. She'll make suggestions but shes not an egotistic colorist which is SO refreshing. She rocks. Id trust her with my life let alone my hair. I cant stand leaving a salon feeling like I know too much about other stylists drama and my hair wasnt the main focus of my 2 +hours of being there. You wont see that here. You get the royal treatment. They use great products and their prices are right where they should be. I feel happy everytime I leave and my hair "sparkles" Thanks Parlor!!! Thanks Chrissie! Cant wait to see you soon read more

I never write reviews, but I really haven't had an experience like this. I got a balayage done by Erica. I have dark brown hair. I showed her a few pictures of what I wanted. She glanced at them, didn't ask any questions-- and started doing it. I was surprised, but because the website says she's a fearless colorist I thought damn, she must be good and know what she's doing. I was excited. Skip to the end result-- because she took me late, and i had to leave, i left with my hair wet. She didn't even dry a piece to see how it came out because she already had her next client. As I was driving home, I looked in the mirror as my hair was drying. It was literally bright orange. Like BRIGHT orange. And, i don't even feel like it was nice painted balayage. It was a big mush of orange. Next day I went back. She toned it, cut my hair, and curled it all for free. That was nice, but I still wasted $200 dollars on my crap hair that is still orange. It was better for the first few days, and now, I can't even look in the mirror again. What a waste of money and time. The salon was nice, clean, all workers were nice.. but I'm just really disappointed. Also, for the cut, it is horrible. IDK. Maybe she was having a bad week. I hate to write this, but I don't want anybody else to experience this.... read more

I really like the atmosphere here (the music is fantastic!), and everyone is very friendly. I've been for a blow-out and a cut on two separate occasions. I have another appointment coming up. I appreciate the natural products and Aveda products, and the lounge up above is a comfortable place to wait (with coffee!) or allow your color to set. And yes, the hair washers give great head massages! I'm not one to be too directive with my hair, so I liked that the stylists were happy to take charge without pushing me too much. read more

It should not surprise Candice that I am writing a soliloquy about how amazing she is. Candice started doing my hair 2 years ago, and I followed her from Manhattan to Montclair because she is THAT GOOD (for perspective, I live in Brooklyn). Candice has helped shape my hair from crazy and crunchy to soft and pretty. I have never dyed my hair before in my life, and she made a seemingly scary process wonderful and enjoyable despite sitting in a chair for hours and hours. I got balayage/ombre and a cut and my hair is pretty, soft, and so "me". Thank you, Candice! xo As for the hair salon itself, it is extremely convenient to get to (by walking, car, or public transportation) in downtown Montclair. Parlor's staff is knowledgeable, sweet, friendly, and makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk through the door. Be aware they do not take Amex, but their product lines and services are worth the price. read more

I walked in to Parlor, because Comb across the street was closed. First impression; music was good (Elvis Costello), friendly staff. Commence cutting, asked for it short on sides and back and longer on top. Got what I asked for but at a significantly less quality than what I imagined. Then paid $40 for what more or less amounted to a touch up. Only by checking everything out back at my apartment did I see all of the long, untouched hairs popping out all over. Maybe it's my fault for not fully examining my hair, but you'd think I should be able to trust them. I wish them well, but I won't be returning here again. Men of Montclair and the surrounding areas, just walk on by and go over to Comb. read more

Had highlights done by Danielle initially and she did a great job. A few months later, I decided I wanted to do platinum. Danielle spent just about 4 hours with me, bleaching, toning, etc, and I am so happy with the end result. It's not easy to get platinum right but she did it! The salon itself is clean, nicely decorated, and the staff are very friendly. Prices are super reasonable too :) read more

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Parlor is the ONLY place I will let touch my hair. I have been going there since it opened and Wendy blows me away every time. I get a "where do you get your hair done" from people out and about at least once a month if not more. My hair is really important to me, as is my whole 'look' and Wendy gets it right every time and makes me feel like a million bucks. The other girls are fabulous too. I highly recommend Parlor to anyone who wants anything from a trim, to a complete overhaul. They know what they're doing and take it slow and LISTEN, which is amazing for anyone who is timid about getting their hair cut. No matter how far I move, I'll always travel to let Parlor do their magic. read more

I have been going to Parlor since I moved to North Jersey about 5 years ago. I recently moved to Englewood, so Parlor is not that convenient for me to get to anymore, however I am not planning on switching salons anytime soon. Torre, Parlor's stylist and hair colorist is absolutely the best. I have been coloring my hair red as long as I can remember, but it has never looked better than in the last 5 years. My color stays on long & vibrant, and the hair looks healthy. I receive tons of complements on my hair wherever I go. The salon has a great friendly vibe, it's clean and nicely designed. They always play really awesome, non cheesy music. Wendy, the owner features young artists, so there's always new artwork on the walls. Definitely 5 stars! read more

I never ever write reviews but what Danielle did to my hair made me happier than I've ever been with my hair. I got a half balayage and I wanted a very specific honey blonde and some layers and Danielle got it PERFECT! Not to mention she was the sweetest, most down to earth, stylist I've ever been with! And the whole treatment was wayy cheaper than I expected. When I left they gave me a little welcome to our salon bag and I had unlimited coffee - it was just outstanding. I was there for 2:30 hours and I wasn't even slightly bored at any given point. Fabulous establishment you're running ladies! Keep it up! read more

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I'll preface this with- I'm very picky when it comes to having my hair colored! I just moved to the area and needed a new salon. I went to Erica who did a balayage for me (I have naturally dark brown hair). It came out AMAZING- better than I ever imagined. It was exactly what I asked for. Salon is pricey- but so are all the good salons in Montclair! I HIGHLY recommend Erica for coloring as well as styling. I definitely will be returning :) read more

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New to the area. Had a great first time experience. My favorite thing about this place: the self dry station up in the loft area!! I was able to look at all the products and try what I wanted. My appointment was with a junior styles, but I was impressed that she sought the opinion of a master stylist in regards to my color. I will totally come back again. My only wish is that they mention tipping is cash only when the appointment is booked on the phone. read more

I've been salon hopping in Montclair for almost 3 years, never seeming to find that perfect fit of professional and talented staff, good communication, lack of snobbishness, and affordability. I found all this and more at Parlor. I discovered Parlor when I won a free blowout they were offering as part of a promotion for a local mommy party for Mother's Day weekend. I was impressed by Erica, the woman who did my hair, and by the rest of the staff as well. Down to earth and friendly, they seemed to genuinely love their jobs and their clients, and they made me feel right at home. Erica did a great job so I decided to return to try out her haircut, since I was due for one anyway. Finally! A hairdresser who actively listens to my concerns, understands my questions, and gives expert advice (on hair care!). She didn't try to sell me any products or recommend additional services. When I asked about them, she gave me her opinions but again, did not try to sell. Erica let me in on her styling secrets that I can use at home, and told me what she was about to do before she did it. She encouraged me to let her know about any adjustments I wanted along the way. Her expertise and confidence totally sold me (not to mention her sweet personality); I let her do her thing and I am SO happy with my cut and style! I also loved the shampoo and scalp massage. read more

I have been going to Parlor for over three years now. I have had haircuts from almost all of the stylists before deciding to see Wendy (the co-owner) exclusively. Each time I go, someone greets me, takes my coat, and offers me something to drink while I wait. I always decline because I'm never kept waiting long enough to need anything. Not only do I feel special when I'm there, I leave feeling great about the way I look. The decor and the atmosphere are very trendy and welcoming, and each time I go there is new art from a local artist the owners have chosen to showcase. I am moving out of the area at the end of the summer and I have no plans to find a new hair place where I go. Parlor will be worth the 2 1/2 hour trip back to Montclair. read more

Maureen is amazing! I rarely leave reviews but felt so compelled to share how happy she's made me. I went in thinking I had dry, completely damaged hair...it was totally lifeless and nothing I tried could bring it back to life. The night before my appointment, I found an old selfie of a great style I had, showed it to her and figured that was out since my hair has thinned out so much postpartum. There was no way a stylist could take my damaged hair and give me gorgeous, voluminous locks again. An hour with Maureen changed all that. She's a magician (and so easy to talk to and friendly!) and I'm so thankful it was her chair that I was put in. I'm pretty non-committal when it comes to hair, but now I'm Parlor and Maureen for life. read more

over rated~ danielle gave me the worst haircut i ever had in my life, i had to go to someone else to fix it because it was completely uneven and did not trust her to fix it!!! sorry to hurt anyone's feelings or business, but that was my honest personal experience. read more

I want to preface this review by saying my colorist and everyone at the salon was very nice and accommodating. Unfortunately, the color that resulted was horrible and has been an eye sore for me for weeks. Further, with the amount of toning coloring in the span of 1 month, my previously healthy hair is fried and split. VISIT 1: Erica gave me sparse bright blonde balayage highlights on my jet black hair. I had to wear a hat to work because it looked so bad. VISIT 2: I went back the next day and she toned it down. Due to a misunderstanding in explaining that I wanted Balayage Ombre rather than random balayage highlights (completely my fault), we scheduled another balayage appointment. Mind you, I know I am not good at verbalizing what I want so I came in to the consultation with minimum 20 pictures. But I understand what I wanted wasn't communicated so I gladly made another appointment. VISIT 3: This was the full balayage ombre visit. It lasted nearly 2.5 hours. The entire appointment was quiet and a little awkward. I tried to make conversation since it was such a long time sitting in the chair staring at myself, but I don't think she was too interested. That aside, I left with better balayage ombre on my hair, however, it was still BRIGHT BLONDE (extremely brassy) with no color progression. BRIGHT BLOND (orange) on jet black hair is not a good look. VISIT 4: At this point, I was tired and really annoyed but still went back to get it toned down. Erica blow dried it and stayed late, which was extremely nice, to make sure it looked ok before I left- so I wouldn't need to come back. After blowdrying, I realized there were LARGE chunks of black in the front on both sides and in the back that have not been colored- in ANY of the 4 visits. I was really tired of coming back to the salon so Erica told me that when I come back for a haircut, she would fix the smaller pieces. I let a little over a month pass to let my hair breath before coloring again. I called Rosemary to get an appointment for a cut and color fix and she said Erica was pretty booked until after the date of an event I have to go to. I desperately needed to get my hair fixed before then so decided to go to another salon. (The other salon thought I did it myself at home and advised me to go to the salon the first time next time -___-) I guess serves me right for going to the same colorist who did not know what to be doing in my hair. I'm sure Erica does excellent work on others, but I can honestly say that for black or dark hair and balayage ombre, she is not the person to go to. I gave Parlor 2 starts for how friendly they are, but the color was horrible. read more

I've been to Parlor 3 times now and continue to go back for the convenience, not because it's the greatest hair salon in the world. The receptionist is always kind and accommodating and the hair washers give great head massages. It's really hard for me to get all jazzed up about a hair salon so 3 stars it is. (I'm also not a huge fan of the dog running around the salon. That has to be a health code violation.) read more

I've been getting my hair done here for years now and love them. Danielle has always done a great job with my color and cut. I don't do anything fancy (just cover the grays) and she matches my natural color so well that people don't think I dye my hair. I've tried different styles and she always knows what will work for me and what won't. I also know I get a good cut consistently since I can let it grow out a couple of months and it still looks good. When I got married they opened early for us and could not have been better. My mom and bridal party were all thrilled with their hair and makeup. read more

Great experience. I had a haircut with Erica and she did an amazing job. She listened to me and had great suggestions. She did an amazing job with my cut and then surprised me with this awesome blowout. She showed me a lot of tips and pointers along the way. I really appreciated her dedication and will definitely be back. Also - salon was clean and well kept. I also received $10 off my next service because this was my first experience with the salon. read more

Love Chrissie. I had a super blonde do with my dark roots coming in.. she was able to blend it so perfectly. Couldn't be happier! Very nice professional salon. read more

A totally unpretentious, inviting & professional salon in a town chock full of many snooty and over-priced establishments. I have been a client of Tracy's for almost six years and have had my hair every color from crimson red to blond to expresso brown. I love getting my hair done and it is a total relief to find someone who goes with the flow and gives me what I want every time I come in. The ladies here are all awesome and super friendly. Parlor is a real gem in my book. Thanks guys!!!! read more

Parlor is a clean, bright salon where everyone seems very friendly and the girls all get along well. They keep to their schedule (I have never once had to wait even five minutes for my appointment) and are really accommodating. Danielle is one of the best colorists and cutters I've ever been to. When I relocated to Brooklyn, I tried (in vain) to find a colorist for two full years (trying both Manhattan and Brooklyn) and didn't seem to find anyone who was even remotely as good as she was. Now I go out to Montclair when I need a touch up. read more

A coworker of mine referred me to Parlor, and I absolutely loved it! Hannah was fabulous. I came in to correct my hair color and she really thought through what to do and gave me many options. We went with high and low lights and it came out absolutely wonderful. Will definitely be returning here and returning to her! read more

The ladies at Parlor did my hair and that of my bridal party for our wedding. Erica knew exactly what I wanted and it came out perfectly- best of all, it stayed in tact all night. Torre did our make up, and she also was on the same page and got everyone's look down to a T. The vibe here is so relaxed and fun! They had the upstairs loft area reserved for us with bagels, coffee, and mimosas. We all looked and felt great thanks to Parlor! read more

I have gone to Chrissy for years. She is a genius with color and with cute cuts for my thick and unruly short hair. My teenage son with a very fashion forward sensibility loves Chrissy as well. I have gone to may hair shops over the years and Parlor is the best run and friendliest place by far. read more

Love the atmosphere and talent here. The owner Wendy and the staff are very creative. I have always been very happy with everything done there. read more

My wife Jeni goes their for her highlights every few months and adores this salon. Erica has been coloring her hair for over a year now and is always very friendly, careful, accommodating and professional. This is a cute and welcoming salon. read more

Wendy, Rosemary and all their staff are great. Wendy has been my stylist for 16 years, and she is fantastic. I cannot count how many compliments I have received on my cut and color. And her dog is a Sweetheart (heath hazard? It's a hair salon, not a diner). Also the décor and art work are wonderful. read more

I have been getting my hair cut at Parlor since they opened, and I'm always pleased with the results. Clean, fairly priced for the area and friendly staff. read more

Had my hair cut & dyed by Danielle on Saturday & I loved it!! This was my first time at this salon but I felt like I had been going there forever, everyone is very polite & nice. I love the atmosphere & the vibe. Danielle is very nice & very professional. I will definitely be returning. Very happy I found this place, I highly recommend it. read more