I wish I had a before and after pic! This was my first dry curly cut and Jen was very attentive, asked plenty of questions on how I wanted my hair and was just as excited as me to see the results after a realllly bad haircut. I was super impressed and happy with the results my curls have some life to them! She gave me some good tips to maintain them too. There's parking to the right by the pizzeria and staff was friendly. Worth the $150. read more

Rae & Co Salon - Got my curl pattern back thanks Jen!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Rae is the best! Came here for a trim and color job. I told her I wanted to keep my length and wanted blonde highlights. I wasn't able to find the exact picture of what kind of highlights I wanted but Rae still somehow knew what I didn't know I needed. She also did a fabulous trim job-- I did my own quarantine cut a couple months ago and completely botched it and she was able to fix it. The cherry on top was that she was very nice and easy to talk to. Also, covid precautions had me feeling very safe. The only one thing I would say is that since Black/African-American hair takes longer to dry, diffusing takes longer than usual as well. She diffused my hair for a little while but stopped before it was mostly dry. No big deal but I know I myself like to see results when my hair is dry and at it's natural state. read more

Rae & Co Salon - Blonde Highlights - Hair Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

See all

I went here a few years ago and had a good experience. I was planning on returning but was met with very rude customer service (passive aggressive) and have decided not to return. read more

I've been to the Rae & Co Salon a few times now and have been happy with my curly cuts. Rae listens to what you want and she gradually helped me improve the bad cut I had. My curls have really returned nicely and are balanced and flattering again. It's a friendly environment and the appointments are on time. You can get a curly cut and style in 2 hours. read more

Visited this salon on 4/5/2022 to do a balayage on my curly hair. Rae did my hair and she was amazing , not only did the color come out exactly how I pictured it but she reassured me with all the techniques she was using. She took her time and educated me on how to care properly for my curls, she is definitely the best hairstylist that was worked with my hair. I highly recommend this salon not only for the best results but she was very friendly & personable and made me feel comfortable . Thank you again for everything , will be back in the future for all my hair needs! read more

Rae & Co Salon - Balayage curls - Hair Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

See all

Curly girls of Philly (and the surrounding suburbs) listen up... The salon is easy to find, there's a parking lot right on the corner. I overheard a few of the stylists offer to go out and feed meters for patrons which is really nice. As soon as I came in I was greeted and offered a beverage. The woman who greeted me was pleasant, called me by name and had the most adorable haircut. She's the perfect first impression for the salon. Justice took me in the back, asked me a bunch of questions and then got to work. The shape and the style are perfection. I am beyond pleased with my cut and will be back for sure! I have been driving 2 hours to NYC for a haircut since I moved to Philly. So excited that I now have a local place to go. The only negative I have about this place is I wish it were less no frills inside. There is no decor at all. A coat of paint, maybe some pictures on the wall...make it feel more luxurious considering the amount people are spending. read more

Rae & Co Salon - Hair washing stations - Hair Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Rae is hands down the best hair stylist I have ever met. I'm not just talking about her mastery of curls (about which there are many reviews on Yelp), or her cut and color (and how she can transform your hair to look like the best version of yourself), but about her attitude as a stylist. I have wavy Asian hair, and have been to many salons in the Bay Area and in NJ/IL/PA to find the right way to cut my hair. In every hair salon, they listen to what you are looking for, and your concerns, and then proceed to cut your hair. Not many hair stylists continue to ask questions throughout the process, and sometimes you end up not being totally happy with your hair (because you forgot to mention that you don't like layers, for example). I've ended up with severely layered hair. I've ended up with a rounded cut. I've ended up with parts of my bangs colored, because I didn't know to mention that I didn't want balayage on my bangs. Not with Rae. I asked for ash brown balayage that blended into a soft ombre with minimal layers, and I showed some pictures. Throughout the cut and color, Rae continued to ask me questions: did you want layers from front to end? How high up of an ombre do you want? What does ombre mean to you exactly? How do you wear your bangs? What is the preferred height of your bangs? Do you use gel or mousse on your hair? Are you a shampoo/co-wash girl? I loved that she asked me so many questions about my vision and how I normally wear my hair. Some of these questions I didn't even think to ask, and it was great knowing that no decision (small or big) would be made on my hair without my input. At the end of cut/color, I wasn't sure if I liked the color. My hair, even though it's normally brown, pulls a lot of red when bleached (unexpected for someone of my ethnicity). Rae arranged for me to come back to get color correction, and basically did not rest until I was fully happy with my hair. All of this, knowing that I don't actually live in the area, and may not have a chance to be a repeat customer. Everybody in Ardmore, GO TO RAE, ESPECIALLY if you want a stylist who will work with you every step of the way to curate your hairstyle. read more

I have always felt like my hair is super unmanageable because it's not quite curly and not quite straight so I felt obligated to use a ton of product or heating tools to make my hair manageable and it was a lot of work. I was considering a perm to make it manageable, but stumbled upon Rae and Co salon and they suggested I come in for a consultation with Samantha. I figured cause my hair isn't really curly I wouldn't be a good candidate for a Deva cut, but Sam assured me I would be ok and suggested I do the no poo transformation and then we could cut after if it we felt like I wanted it. So I scheduled my appointment and Samantha did a great job explaining exactly what she was doing so I'd be able to recreate the look at home. Once she did the no poo transformation, she said it would look even better if we cut it a little and she was totally right! I love how my hair looks and am definitely embracing this new curly haired lifestyle. I will definitely be back! read more

See all

When my stylist, Kalanit Patsko, was here cutting my hair, I loved coming in. She was like a ray of sunshine and my hair never looked as good as when she was cutting it. When she moved on to Salon Capelli in Narberth without me knowing, I attempted to make my next appointment at Rae & Co. with her but the receptionist told me "we don't know where she went, why she left or where she works." That was the utmost prevarication! I tried working with another stylist here who I was pretty much railroaded into seeing and was absolutely and consistently unhappy with my hair though the woman was pleasant enough. Since a DevaCut is $120 at Rae & Co., I made it a priority to find my former stylist. No point in paying that much at this salon for looking like someone plopped a cheap, flat wig on my head after my hair was cut. read more

Hands down best haircut of my life! Rae is so talented, my hair needed some love after 9 months in lockdown and now it looks amazing. She knows her curls. I got the rezo cut and I love it. I will definitely be returning for my hair and recommending Rae and Co to all my curly friends! read more

Rae & Co Salon - amazing rezo cut results - Hair Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

After years of disappointing haircuts, I finally decided to get my first curly cut at Rae and Co. Rae did a fantastic job listening to my issues and experience, giving me a haircut that exceeded my expectations, and giving me clear advice and guidance on how to wash and style my hair. She also catered the advice to products I already own, which is appreciated. Her guidance on my hair texture and needs was very helpful. I do not typically splurge on haircuts but this was completely worth it. For reference, I have a mix of fine wavy and curly hair I had a that is in need of lots of layering (otherwise it has a tendency to not hold curls and get poofy). I had a very good experience here and highly recommend it. If you have curly or wavy hair and haven't been happy with your haircuts at other salons it is worth taking the plunge. Also, everyone else who worked there was lovely and it was a comfortable environment. read more

The DevaCut itself was good. It was not too short and there was not that insistence on layering that many stylists seem to think is for everyone. So for once I didn't have to endure a 3-week recovery before feeling OK about my hair again. Why two stars and a vow never to return? I was treated in a way that would be unacceptable even at a chain salon, much less a $160 cut by someone who completed the most advanced level of Deva training. First there was the question about my color job: Was done at home from a box? (No, it was not.) If my color didn't look believable, there are kinder ways to communicate this, especially at such a high-end salon. This hurtful question wasn't even followed by a color treatment upsell, so all I can infer is that I am not welcome at Rae & Co. I also didn't sense any enthusiasm for helping me understand how to make my curls look better. Instead of the tutoring session that is supposed to accompany your first DevaCut, I was handed a copy of The Curly Girl Handbook and told to photograph the pages with my phone. Seems like most clients have had good experiences. I don't know why I was treated differently. read more

Curly girl here!!! After looking around for a new stylist who specializes in curly hair I came across Rae. All I can say is WOW! I gave her an idea of what I was looking for and after some consulting she did her magic! My hair was just hanging and now it is soo bouncy and my curls are back!!! I I've had other curly cuts in the past and this is by far the best! read more

Everyone who works there is lovely & my curls look great. Been there twice & want to continue coming. Was served tea while in the drier and felt very pampered. Good to be with people who understand my hair texture read more

Rae & Co Salon - Awkward selfie but my hairs happy - Hair Salons Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I booked a Wash & Go / Curl Transformation because I wanted to have my hair (which used to be almost straight and is becoming increasingly wavy as I get older) evaluated to see if I need to start getting curly haircuts instead of regular haircuts at my usual salon. Rae answered the phone and was very helpful when I explained what I was looking for. She suggested I come in for the Wash & Go service rather than just have her look at my hair dry, so that she could more accurately assess my wave pattern and curl potential. Due to a cancellation she was able to offer me an appointment the same day (my wash day, how convenient!). The process took about 105 minutes, so plan for that--Rae estimated it would take an hour but we spent a lot of time letting my hair dry and discussing my options for products, styling techniques, etc. Rae really took her time looking at my hair and listening to what I wanted both out of my hair and out of our time together. She asked to see inspiration images and we discussed options for cutting my overly-long hair (I'm overdue for a cut and my hair had gotten really dry and just kind of blah). She then washed my hair. For the conditioner, rinsing, and product application she had me hold a mirror so that I could see her techniques. She did a mix of air drying, having me sit under a dryer, and diffusing. Since I'd never used a diffuser she gave me instruction in how to diffuse, which was really helpful. In the end, Rae said I had no need for a curly cut and that she felt my current stylist was actually doing a good job cutting my hair. She explained that I was really just overdue for a haircut and needed to tweak my conditioning and styling process. Though we discussed products during my appointment, she didn't push any product purchases on me; I did buy a small size of the mousse she used and she gave me samples of a gel to try too. I left feeling empowered with new knowledge about product usage, styling techniques, and the general care of my hair. I would 100% recommend Rae to anyone looking to work with an honest and knowledgable professional to get the most out of their hair. If I had a need for a curly cut I would definitely be back! read more

I was recently introduced to the devacurl line and devacuts. I have naturally wavy/ curly hair and usually straighten to try and keep them 'manageable'. Picking this salon and stylist was the best decision ever. Never haveI had the experience of a dry cut but Justice made the experience worth it. She listened patiently to what I was looking for and advised me on what's best for me. She walked me through each step and also made me do several steps of scrunches. Overall a great experience and cannot wait to be back to get my next devacut in 4 months. read more

There are not enough words to express how awesome Rae & Co Salon are!! From the moment you step thru the front door until the moment you're all done, you're made to feel important, welcomed, and like you matter. Rae and her staff are fantastic. I've seen Rae twice now, and I love her view and philosophy when it comes to curly hair. SHE KNOWS HER STUFF!! I feel like I really struck gold finding this salon. Highly recommended!!! read more

See all

Rae has been doing my hair for years. She is an expert of hair color as well as curly hair. I have fine, loose curls. Rae cuts it so it looks good straight or curly. I know Sammy and Jen are great with curly hair also. I highly recommend Rae & Co Salon! read more

Let's just say best $100 haircut in my life. Well it was my first too ! Let's just Rae saved my hair life like my whole hair life. The night before it was my friends bday & we were out drinking & whatnot; celebrating you know. Next thing I know I'm drunk & were ready to leave & I start thinking about how I have to go home & do a twist out because I don't know how to manage my curly hair ughhh! So I emailed in at 3am to Rae ; scrambled drunk words to tell her I was in need of a hair emergency. Well the hair gods answered because she emailed me that morning & told me to come in same day; I was relieved. My rating below : Best out of 5...5 being the best! Vegetarian/ Vegan Food options: not applicable Parking availability: 4 Business Energy Cleanliness : 5 Bathrooms: yes, 5 Staff friendliness : 5 Seating Space: 5 Service: 5 I arrived for my appt & they offer me a curly hair book to read & coffee. Rae began asking me what's my hair routine & whatnot & I tell her absolutely nothing . This is not a joke people I don't touch my hair at all & by the time she coached me , gave me suggestions & my first Deva cut I felt like I was on top of the world!!! My hair cut was amazing & she maintained my length( nobody likes scissor happy hairstylist) but anywho I was in love with my moisturized healthy curly hair. I so recommend anyone who has curly hair to come in & give them a try ; they will not disappoint ! read more

I enjoyed my first curly cut! Jennifer was great with the scissors, and above all else, she was a great listener- I was pleased! The products were the only negative. They weren't for me and I wasn't pleased with how they felt in my hair. I will be returning to Jennifer (hopefully) for my next cut. read more

As a Black woman wearing her hair natural for about 8 years, I have never asked a stylist to help me with my hair. I found Rae. I found someone who knew my hair better then I did. She taught me what my hair needed and showed me how to nurture and feed it and how to style it. I learned that it is not about a product, it's about moisture and I needed a lot of it. She's so nice and warm and her salon environment is perfect. She knows what to do with Black natural hair. When she washed, styled and cut my hair, I literally said, "I have never met this hair before." She's the real deal. read more

I am thrilled to have found Rae & Co. As you look at the salon from the street, its exterior is subtle, modest and relatively small. Though it's on Lancaster Ave. in the heart of downtown Ardmore, quite honestly, I never even noticed that the salon was even there. I've always liked my curly hair and, despite the insistence of most stylists, refused to own a blow dryer or hair brushes. My hair would curl (sort of) and kink up and flip around and make crunchy sounds (because it was so dry--and, okay, it's white and colored.) I tried all sorts of goop, sprays, texturizers, volumizers, this expensive shampoo and that salon recommended conditioner. Photos have permanently documented the chaos on my head. My hair never look good. At some point, I simply understood that my hair would always look like my cats nested in and slept in my hair (which, of course, they had...) Stylists would comb out my wet hair, try to find the cowlicks and then cut in straight lines (as they did with straight haired clients.) If my hair started to dry and the curls began to appear, my hair would be re-wet for the cut. Then, they would blow out my hair, put 'product' on it and send me on my way knowing full well that my hair would never look 'orderly'. I'd been going to a downtown Phila. salon that made the least mess of my hair. Weary of the expensive city parking, when the salon closed, I began a search to find a salon close to home. After living 13 years in downtown Phila and 12 years in the 'burbs, I finally found stylists who understand and know how to cut curly hair! After a few missteps, I found Rae & Co. and discovered a world of stylists who know how to cut curly hair. I told Sam to do whatever she thought would look good; I had a 'Deva Cut' (a process that other reviewers have described) and Sam showed me how to take of my hair. I learned more about my hair and its care at my initial Rae & Co. visit than my prior collective knowledge. Sam took my crooked hair cut and transformed it into something wonderful. At my last visit, Sam colored and put highlights in my hair. The highlights are beautifully placed in harmony with my curls. For the very first time in my life, my hair looks wonderful! Even my family was surprised by beautiful way the curls in my hair just fell into place...I guess they had just figured me for a moppy hair slob. The owner and stylists are friendly and thoughtful (Sam even kept track of my parking meter and went out to add quarters for me.) The salon is simple and comfortable (no posers or diva stylists here!) And, compared to the prices I've paid in downtown Phila and in NYC, Rae & Co. is a true bargain! And, hooray, my hair looks great! My curls look wonderful; my hair is soft and nicely shiny and healthy looking. read more

I have such a hard time trusting people with my curly hair, but Rae made me feel so comfortable! She is so knowledgeable and experienced. I came in with a picture of how I would like my hair, and she had some recommendations on how to make it look right for me. My hair turned out amazing! 10/10 would never go to another salon for a curly cut/dye. read more

i went to Kalanit based on YELP reviews- I can only say WOW! Kalanit is an artistic genius. My hair was in sad shape from sewn in hair extensions. Kalanit changed my hair's texture, growth, health, color- I, gratefully and happily gave her free reign to do whatever she thought would improve my sorry excuse for hair. Again- one word- WOW! My hair and I are eternally grateful- My selfish self is hating this post, but my "paying it forward" self says but for previous Yelp reviews, I never would have found her- truly a hidden gem... read more

Kalanit did an AMAZING job!!! I moved to PA about two years ago and have been struggling to find anyone who can even remotely cut my curls. And the search is over! Not only did Kalanit give me an amazing cut, she took her time to make every curl it's best curl! My hair is soft and I'm finally getting my curls back! Thank you so much Rae & Co Salon! I will never go to another salon in PA again! read more

Really wonderful salon with fantastic staff! Definitely recommend if you've got curly hair or are looking for a good place for a deva cut in the delco area read more

My stylist was very nice and was very knowledgeable. She gave me a lot of great tips about making sure my hair retains moisture and introduced me to a couple of products I've been wanting to try. Because I don't love devacurl products I was happy that the salon had other products as well. I walked in really excited/nervous about getting a devacut because my hair has finally grown to a length (stretched below bra length) that I enjoy wearing it curly most of the time but was in need of a better shape so that I would be more inclined to wear it out without a lot of manipulation versus in a bun or ponytail. I stressed that I wanted to keep my length (but was fine with top layering) as she was cutting I realized much more was taken off the longest length than I expected or thought was needed (now it's not even hitting armpit length stretched) but the shape was starting to look better so thought well I have to go back to growing it out but at least it will have a better shape. However once it was styled I realized not only did I lose more length than expected, it wasn't the most flattering shape. I really didn't know what else to ask for since I was afraid even more length would be cut off. In hopes of when it really dried that it would be more of the shape I was hoping for I left but unfortunately that wasn't the case. I think maybe there was miscommunication. It does feel healthier, however but back to the bun I go until it grows out more to get it reshaped I also likely won't be inclined to straighten it because it looks like straight it will probably be pretty choppy (which I guess not being inclined to straighten is a good thing overall for my curls but would like the option which I expressed during the consultation). Another star deducted because I was SHOCKED by the additional $50 detangling fee on top of an already expensive service. I did see on website that a fee would be charged for detangling if you came in without it detangled which I thought this was because the stylist initially cuts your hair while dry before washing and it would make it more difficult. I made sure my hair was thoroughly detangled before coming and the stylist didn't seem to have an issue getting through it as she cut it. When she washed it started to tangle some which i didn't think is abnormal for curly hair especially that's cut in a new shape but for this reason I was charged a detangling fee. When I checked out 1) I wasn't expecting a detangling fee and 2) thought if anything max it would be maybe $20 additional but $50?!?! I think that places and undue burden on people with tighter curls especially at a salon that caters to curly hair especially in a suburban area. I've literally walked out of high end salons in the heart of DC with a full head of highlights, trim, and blowdry for less than I paid overall to hours later throw my hair back into a bun. I didn't think 2 stars was necessarily fair because the stylist was so nice and did take her time and also the owner went out to feed the meter for me which I thought was very nice, but I think that 3 is probably overgenerous. I would give it 2.5 if that was an option. read more

My stylist is Kalanit at Rae and Co. I have been going to her for over two years now. She does a tremendous job with my color and cut, in fact, I have never been happier with my color. I actually moved two hours away from Ardmore and I still make the trip down to see Kalanit and have her work on my hair. Everyone at the salon is very friendly and fun, and they are always accommodating to my schedule. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Cool, down to earth vibe with extremely TALENTED staff! This was my first professional color and highlight because I always thought it was too expensive, but I will never color at home or anywhere else again. Samantha (my stylist) made me feel completely comfortable, asked for a few pictures, and explained the process step by step. She honed it on EXACTLY what I wanted down to every nuance and detail. read more

I had a tight schedule and unfortunately, was not able to make an appointment with my usual stylist due to my schedule. I refused to go anywhere else because I have always loved my cuts and color and knew I would be in great hands. I felt a little awkward and guilty for making an appointment with another stylist but Rae and her staff are 100% professional and so kind! I walked out with a great cut and color and can honestly say Rae and her staff are incredible at what they do. Make an appointment with any of the stylists and I promise you'll come out loving your hair! read more

Had previously been here for a Blow Dry and felt very comfortable, especially for a hair salon in the heart of the Main Line. Everybody was very attentive and nice. On a Saturday morning I decided to do Caramel Highlights and was lucky enough to have an opening for the same day with Kalanit. She is great! I have curly hair and was so relief to have someone that understands it . She did exactly what I asked for. I have finally found my to-go stylist. My Deva Cut is already scheduled and I am very exciting to do it. The best of it all? Their prices are fair! read more

My daughter has naturally curly hair and as she got older was starting to lose the curl. I researched curly hair experts and found Rae at Rae and Company and she was able to bring back her gorgeous curls. She won't trust anyone else with her curly hair but Rae. She is the best! read more

great hair salon. very reasonably priced and they do a great job. I felt like they really listened to what I wanted and didnt force their own ideas about what would look good on me. Also, they are great about working with my schedule and fitting me in on a day convenient for me. I would recommend it to anyone! read more

It wasn't until I got home and took a good look at it that I realized my new hair cut looks extremely dated. It looks like something from the 70's like Farrah Faucet or that side bang super layered stuff that was popular in about 2008. I am pretty disappointed in the result and unfortunately so much was taken off in the front that it looks like I have two different haircuts. The only way I could try to fix it and make it SORTOF look like it's from this decade would be to turn it into a long bob and cut bangs which I don't think I am ready to do either. But I guess it's either that or this "Wonder Woman" haircut. :( Cried when I got home, knowing about 5 inches too many were cut in the front and it'll take years to grow back. read more

Just got my haircut here. I have been going to this place for almost 3 years now and the stylist, Kalanit, has never disappointed me. Love the way she did my haircut and all the styling tips read more

"Hebrew Highlighter" thanks to Kalanit for taking time to consult with me. She gave me an awesome cut-a little too short for my liking but necessary to pull the curl tighter-highlights and deva curl product lesson. The salon is small, busy, well-managed and Kalanit has been there for 18 years. Hard to believe since she looks so young! She knows she'll see me again....... read more

I got a curly cut from Kalanit. She was amazing. Totally understood what I was looking for and took the time to listen to my complaints about my hair. She also recommended different products than just the generic deva curl products. She understood that my thin greasy hair needs an actual shampoo not just giving me the basic no poo speech. She also styled it amazing and gave me even more tips- a deva curl mousse rather than a heavy sticky gel I was suggested from another deva salon and how to use clips to get volume in roots. I'm looking forward to going back hopefully for color next time, because her suggestions for my hair were exactly what I was envisioning. Too bad it's out of my college budget otherwise I would have done the color that day! Can't wait to go back to her read more

Simply the best. I have been going to Jen for about 4 years now and I will not let anyone else touch my hair. She is great with curly girls and has helped me with my curl struggles. I have also come here to get my hair done for special events and everyone complimented it. Jen is DevaCurl certified and uses this special technique for cutting and styling curly hair. She cuts my hair so that it will look good everyday - not just the one day I go to the salon. This salon is for everyone - girls, boys, curly, straight, young, and old. Rae & Co is happy to help you with whatever you need. They are always so kind and offer great service. I have never once booked an appointment without receiving a reminder call the day before. I highly recommend you check out Rae & Co for a great time and for great hair! read more

After many years of driving into the city, and sometimes way down as far as second street for a haircut, I've recently decided that there must be good salons out here in the suburbs. And there are. I've been to one other local salon in the past 6 months, but wanted to find one closer and affordable. Rae & Co. fits the bill. I have wavy to curly hair, depending on the weather, and I like it that way. One of the most frustrating things for me at hair salons is that it is assumed everyone wants their hair blown out straight. I'm happy to say that at Rae & Co they understand curly hair. Sure they will blow it out if you want it, but they'll also cut and style it to maintain the curl. And without charging $100. I had a very pleasant experience having my hair cut by Mia in this small and friendly salon. Will definitely return for my next cut. read more

My last stylist had become progressively worse at cutting my hair and my color was not even holding through the first wash. A month ago I decided to try Rae & Co. based on the yelp reviews. I was not disappointed. Kallanit had an opening and did an amazing job with my low lights and base color. She took the color from brassy to a natural look. I went back today for base color and cut. Once again I was very pleased. She did an amazing job cutting and blow drying it. When it was dry she took her time to make some more precise cuts so that it lay just right. It looks awesome. Best cut I've had in a while. It's the mainline's best kept beauty secret. read more