This review is not based on hair services...I made an appointment with Karen for hair extensions as advertised on their website. I drove 30 minutes at night to get to this appointment to find out that the girl that does the socap exts was out on maternity leave and the wefts are all that is offered by Karen. If I would have known that, I wouldn't have wasted my time or gas to make it to this appointment. I also arrived early to be taken late. However, their staff is very professional and courteous. They offered me wine and water while I waited, and they were apologetic about the misinformation on the website. read more

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This is a great salon. My wife gets her hair done here and I go for an occasional massage. Staff is fun and highly qualified and the shop has a nice look and a good environment. We highly recommend it. read more

These great bunch of women will treat you like a king, queen, or as the case was for my first visit, treat your little one like a princess. My granddaughter has extremely curly hair and this was her first cut. Not only did the stylist (a dark-haired beauty and I'm sorry not to remember her name, but she also does beautiful nails) take her time, but she really was great with the little one. Mary was amazing. She had her own clients, but checked in with us and told us all about Deva Curl products. I bought a whole bag of them when I left. It has been a couple months, but Mary's advice for styling the little one's hair AND these products have made her locks like Shirley Temple. I bought the biggest size, use the travel size (refill it) and she is a Deva Curl girl now. She LOVES her hair. I definitely recommend. When I went back, I had a younger girl cut my hair and I was not impressed, but the five star rating is for the original stylist's time she took and Mary. Mary was an absolute gem! read more

I really enjoyed my visit to salon 109. It is beautiful and clean!! I had just come off a 4 month grow out from a terrible haircut in Las Vegas. My previous job was very demanding and I didn't have a lot to time to research salons. We just moved to Upstate New York a couple of weeks ago and I took my time and researched salons this time around. One review that stuck out for your salon was actually a bad one. It was your reply that made me decide that this was the salon for me. As a manager myself, I completely understand the frustration of a customer who leaves a bad review but does not let you fix the problem. Ashley was my stylist and true to reviews she was wonderful! She took her time with me, listened to me and is helping me slowly correct the mess made from my previous haircut. She suggested a more gold overtone than my ash blond and she was absolutely correct. My husband loves it! She also gave me an idea of the areas where it will be good to look for rentals. Other than the surprise of parking, I enjoyed every minute in your beautiful salon. Chalk the parking up to being new to the area. And I used parking by the capital building as my exercise for the day! ;) Ashley gave me the tip to wait a few minutes in the front of your building because people are always coming and going. Which is true because by the time I got to the salon on foot, there were two parking spots available. I am very happy I have found a new stylist and will definitely be back! read more

Love coming and getting my hair cut by Dory. She's fun to talk to and does wonders with my hair

Another great haircut today by Dory at Salon 109!

The best place to have a haircut in the capital district. Exceptional service backed up by skilled stylist. Scheduling an appointment was easy too. This was the second visit for me and my wife. Our stylist, David did an exceptional job on giving us a perfect haircut. He was very thorough in his work and didn't rush through at all. We got the exact style that we wanted. Plus we got a 10$ off our second visit. They even valued our expired coupon. A very nice experience and would definitely be back. read more

Salon 109 has been my go to place for the past 5 months. That might not sound like a lot of time but before going here I literally had the same hair stylist since I was born! I made a drastic change from a long ponytail, always pulled back, to a short styled cut, and thanks to Carrie I have felt very happy and confident each time I left the salon. She is so attentive to what I want and has literally learned my hair, I couldn't ask for better experience. I recommend Carrie and this salon to every person that asks. read more

The yelp deal for mani + pedi for $55 caught my eye. Brought my mom in for a pedi and I had both mani/pedi. Clean, friendly service. Had a nice time chatting, they served wine, water, soda etc. Mani lasted 4 days, pedi about 2 weeks. There aren't many good options in the Albany area, so this place is a gem! read more

This salon is wonderful! It isn't too fancy, so dropping in on your lunch break is comfortable. It's not a place that requires your time and energy, like some stuffy salons. Ashley cut my hair just as I wanted. She followed my previous stylists cut perfectly. Ashley is very talented and super nice! I will look forward to my next haircut or service. I recommend salon 109 without any reservations! read more

I absolutely loved Salon 109!!! First of all, I would like to thank Karen and everyone who works in the salon for a wonderful experience! I've had a long curly hair my whole life and I got so sick of it I wanted a rapid change. I decided I would have my hair cut very short even though I knew it could become a challenge since the whirls and curls do not always behave well in short haircuts. Also, I had many concerns that I was afraid were going to happen. I was afraid I would look older, less feminine, or wouldn't be able to handle my hair. Karen proved me wrong! Not only did she get me the best haircut I could ever imagine, we also had a nice little chat during the process which made the time (1.5 hrs) fly by so quickly! I did not rush to write a review yesterday when I got the haircut and decided to wait till the morning to see how my hair behaves and whether or not I would be able to handle it by myself. And since I am giving Salon109 a five-star review, you can make conclusions yourself :) I keep receiving compliments from my friends, family, and co-workers. I could not be more thankful to Karen and Salon109 for this look. read more

I seriously drive from CT to have Mary impose her goddess wisdom on my hair! I have been lucky to have her doing so for over 35 years. Those years have been spent finding the friendliest staff around too. The friendly, relaxed and skilled atmosphere here is heaven. read more

I just tried Salon 109 for the first time and it was one of the best salon experiences I have ever had. David was my stylist and Mary, the owner, consulted on my color with David. The entire staff was friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and it was clear that there priority is the customer's complete satisfaction. I like a very short hairstyle, but have a round face. In the past, some stylists have trouble cutting a flattering pixie cut on me, but David nailed it with seeming ease. I also go for more extreme and complicated color treatments. David's color work was amazing. It has only been a day, and I've received numerous compliments on my hair from strangers at a restaurant and in the mall. Salon 109's expert staff goes the extra mile to meet and exceed the customer's expectations. Their rates are extremely reasonable - and could be considered a bargain for the level of attention and amount of time they spend on each customer. I will definitely be back! read more

First haircut with Jan several months ago was good, went back for second yesterday. I have to find someone to fix my hair today -- I'm really not a super particular person but the cut is so bad that it cannot wait. Jan did no blending at all on my very fine hair so the layers are extremely choppy, and the layers are also an inch shorter on one side than the other -- because they are so choppy, the length difference really stands out. Although my hair goes a little past my shoulders, the shortest layers only come down to the bottom of my ear so I'm really upset about how much will have to come off to repair the damage. Jan also cut my daughter's hair. The cut is fine, but Jan chopped 10 inches off with less than 15 seconds of discussion -- my 11-year-old daughter had an idea but could have used some counseling before making such a big decision and now she regrets having asked Jan to cut all of her hair off. Two haircuts done in 30 minutes -- too rushed to look good or feel good about. read more

After having super long hair for years that I frankly didn't need a stylist to maintain, I went in search of a stylist who could give me a short cut that I could manage at home. I've tried different salons over the years, but so often a stylist would see my super-straight, fine hair as a challenge - maybe they could make it curl! If I just spent 45 minutes with a blow dryer and curling iron everyday, I would have volume! And, yeah, that's not sustainable for me. I've had so many experiences where I leave the salon looking great only to discover there is no way I'll recreate the look at home. Mary is nothing like that. She scheduled extra time with me since she knew I was coming in for the first time and wanted a dramatic change. She looked through examples of pixie cuts I liked, helping me understand what would or wouldn't work well with my hair texture and what would flatter my face, and checked in with me every step of the way to make sure I was comfortable with the cut, going over how doing one thing or another shorter/longer would impact the overall look. The end result is literally my favorite haircut of all time. Mary took time to explain how I could style at home, and told me that if I had any trouble, she'd help me with a refresher styling lesson. I'm almost 30. I've never had a stylist offer that before. I was bowled over. And the thing is, she did such a good job walking me through during the haircut that I didn't even need to take her up on the offer. I think I've finally found the perfect stylist and salon for me. I'd recommend Mary to anyone. read more

Got my legs and bikini waxed by Mary and she was nice, comfortable, and quick. I was out of there in less than 45 mins. $60 for the combo seemed like a reasonable price and she also had a special add-on eyebrow wax for free. She didn't chew my ear off like some other waxers but also wasn't too quiet. Perfect amount of chattiness for me! The ambiance at the salon was nice, quiet, and very friendly. Overall a good spot! read more

I went in to get a massage. I got a 60 minute from Roland. He was fantastic. I am from Massachusetts but travel to Albany for business often. I will definitely go again. Not only was it a great massage but Roland is very knowledgeable about the body in general. He was able to work on my sore spots in my back/neck and make a big difference in one session. I do experience pain from all of the traveling that I do and he got right into the knots. He was also able to do some stretching on my arms and legs and that felt great! I get massage often and have had my fair share of disappointments so I am always happy to write reviews on great work. Go to Roland, he was professional and exceptional at what he does. read more

TONI TONI TONI does it again and again at salon 109. My nails have been kept at their loveliest by Toni for a year now. Working on motorcycles and wearing ski boots fifty days a year makes for a lot of maintenance. She knows how to keep my nails healthy, care for my hands and feet, and make my visit a pleasant escape. Salon 109 is a kind oasis on the bustling downtown boulevard, inviting in character and delicately pampering. Enjoy a relaxing tea or glass of wine. You may find a product or person you like, but make sure to seek out Toni...who will be the last nail tech you'll ever have. read more

I got a gel manicure which was expensive considering it lasted less than a week and the nail technician did not even apply cuticle cream to get rid of my cuticles. It felt rushed even though was no one in the salon and the service altogether was overpriced for what it was. For the price being charged I could have gotten a regular mani pedi somewhere else that would have lasted the same amount of time instead i just got an overpriced gel mani. read more

Worth to visit! Great service, you will get exactly what you want! Had my haircut with Mary - now I am a happy owner of new look;)

The first thing I would like to say before posting the awesomeness of Salon 109 is that my transition to Albany took a very long time even long after I moved from Dutchess County in June 2015. For approximately two years I held on for dear life to my home community and would make at least a three hour round trip to complete services such as a haircut and chiropractic adjustment. Eventually, I came to the realization that it was too much for me to keep doing this forever because I was missing out on everything that Albany had to offer on the weekends. Also, the woman in Dutchess County at my regular salon has odd hours on the weekends, and it became difficult to compete with her schedule. Therefore, I found incredible places to cut my hair and adjust my back muscles very close to my apartment complex in Guilderland, NY. The hardest service to find was getting my eyelash dyed considering that I live with vitiligo, and it caused my left eyelash to turn completely white. Therefore, it is necessary to have it dyed as opposed to everyone in the entire world telling me that I have fluff or white paint in my eye. Ughh! I searched in vain to find a place that would be willing to dye the eyelash in Albany. Plenty of the places said, "We do not do that," or were paranoid about putting chemicals near the eye because of not being properly trained. At long last, I found Salon 109! The woman who dyes my eyelash is Mary. She does an incredible job and her receptionist, Daphne is also quite attentive toward anything I need. While it is not appropriate to post how much they charge me, what I will say is that the price is very reasonable for my budget and is less than the salon back home and also does not necessitate an extremely long drive. They also provide complimentary wine for those who are over 21, which is a perk they did not have at the salon in Dutchess County. Another thing worth mentioning is that I live with Asperger's syndrome, and it is important for me to find places where I can be myself and do not have to always obsess over the fear of saying the wrong thing or accidentally creating a misunderstanding that escalates like wildfire. When I have encountered businesses that treat me like toxic waste then my attitude is that it is a matter of insanity to pay for that type of treatment when there are many people and places that would happily provide that abuse for free. At Salon 109 I have felt comfortable about being open about my condition, and even if I chose to keep it a secret I have faith they would still treat me like anybody else. And in the event that there was a misunderstanding or irrational fear, I have faith they would choose to bring the problem to my attention "nicely" while giving me the benefit of the doubt unlike places from the past that were not merciful. Hopefully the rest of Albany will give this business a fighting chance to meet their needs especially if they have special needs. read more

I only have good things to say about this place and the people who work here. They are very patient with setting up your appointments and are flexible. David cut my hair and gave me a new look, this is my second time with him and I can say he does a great job. You can talk to him and tell him what you want or trust him with your hair either way you will be happy. Will def go back. read more

We called at 6pm to see if they would cut our hair after another salon messed up our appointment time. They took two of us at 7pm and both of us were thrilled. Our hair looks amazing. read more

I've lived in albany for a couple of years, and after a terrible experience with a salon soon after I moved, I was too afraid to try anywhere nearby again. Finally, after reading many great reviews, and fed up with my horrible box dye color, I decided to try out Salon 109. Josephine listened to me and seemed to understand what I wanted, and for the FIRST TIME EVER I left a salon satisfied with the results. They were all very friendly, welcoming, complimentary, and accommodating. I always joke that I have hair salon PTSD, but Salon 109 might just be the cure I've been searching for! read more

4.5 stars, really. After having bad experiences at a couple of salons in Troy and scrambling to get my hair taken care of whenever I was out of town, it was such a relief to find Karen and be able to trust her to keep my hair in good shape. She saw me skillfully through the process of growing out an awkward cut, and she treated my hair with color that kept it consistently shiny and soft. I was on a student budget so I didn't have the chance to take advantage of her Deva Curl dry-cut training, but I would have loved to. I did get a great product recommendation or two, but with minimal hard sell--this is not that kind of place. Prices were always reasonable, too. My only quibble is that we never quite reached an understanding on the proper shade for my hair--it always came out a smidge darker than I wanted. Parking is tricky, too. I sometimes took 10 minutes to find a spot and/or had to go a couple of blocks away. I'm in a new city now, looking for a new salon-home. I'll count myself lucky if I can find someone as good as Karen at an equally good place. read more

Nice and clean salon. I went in to see Toni for a french shellac manicure before going on vacation and Toni gave me her cell phone number to call and get a last minute appointment in case anything went wrong and one of my nails started lifting. She was so sweet and went out of her way for me. read more

From out of town, I went here to have my hair dyed and cut. Always a risk. Karen took my appointment. The salon was clean and well fashioned - a pleasant atmosphere. The color and cut I received were top notch. I would definitely come back to get either color or cut. Keep up the good work! read more

My son got married at the State Room this weekend and as we live 90 minutes from Albany, I needed to find a salon that was convenient to the downtown Hilton for blowout. I checked Yelp and saw that Salon 109 got great reviews. I made appointments for both Friday and Saturday, so I'd get my hair done prior to the dress rehearsal too - and the stylist could play with my hair prior to the Big Day. I couldn't be happier with the service. Mary was awesome - a real pro who made me feel welcome and comfortable. She listened to my thoughts, had her own ideas, and created a fabulous style that really worked. I got tons of compliments and loved how the style made me look and feel. This place is a gem - would give it 10 stars if I could! read more

I have been looking for a permanent hair salon to go to and I am happy to say I have found it! I called to make an appointment with Karen and I was being helped less than an hour later. Everyone at the salon is very courteous and nice without being pushy. Karen did an amazing job with my haircut! I walked in with long hair that I wanted cut and given life to, and that is exactly what I got! She is really nice and truly listens to what you want and does not push what you are "supposed" to want. If you are not clear as to what you want to get done with your hair, Karen will make suggestions and help you figure out what you want out of your visit and your time at her chair. I am looking forward to my next visit to get a haircut from Karen at Salon 109 in Albany, NY. read more

Ashley did a remarkable job cutting and blow drying my hair. She took time to understand what i wanted...one of the very few times the outcome far exceeded my expectations. Will definitely return. When i returned to work i received several compliments, even from my male coworkers!! read more

I loved Ashley at Salon 109! She did an excellent job of highlighting. I did have to go back a second time because she did not get close enough to my roots but after leaving the second time I was very happy with my results. I will be heading back to the salon in 2 days to get my hair touched up by Ashley again!!! The atmosphere is great and they seem to really care about you as a person. I would suggest Ashley to any woman wanting highlights! read more

I am regular here. I have been doing my haircuts here from about an year. After getting a terrible highlights at some other place. I thought its time to find some good salon. I have read reviews in yelp and also one of my close friends suggested me this place. David cuts my hair every time. He also fixed my terrible highlights to beautiful ombre highlights. He is the best hair dresser one can wish for. If you go for a trim he cuts exactly the length you specify. And also everybody in the salon are warm and welcoming. They give me good tips every time. I would suggest all the curly and thick hair girls like me to visit this salon. They know how to treat your hair. read more

I had a lot of color done, and a cut, with Justin. He spent five hours with me, making sure I got the color I wanted, and he did a great job at the end of it giving me a great cut and didn't rush through the blow out. I had my base done, foils, and then toner, so a lot of color which meant a bit more in money, but my hair looks awesome. I went from brown to a lighter brown with a lot of blond highlights. Justin was fantastic. He was patient with me (given that I wasn't completely sure about terminology and what it took to achieve the look I wanted), and super nice. 100% recommended! read more

If you want to go for a wax. Mary is your woman. She is considerate, kind and really fast with the work she has to do (so you really don't feel any pain) Five stars and I highly recommend. read more

I had an amazing experience at Salon 109! I had such a great experience that I actually wrote a review of it on my blog: http://capitalregioncatholic.blogspot.com/2015/02/when-you-go-somewhere-and-get-amazing.html?m=1 read more

What an incredible place!! The staff is warm and friendly, and you always get treated like family!! I am happy with the results every time I leave and will always recommend this place to anyone looking for a salon!! read more

I just moved to the Albany area and looked to Yelp to determine where to go to get my hair cut. I took a chance and booked an appointment with Ashley at Salon 109. Great chance I took. Ashley cut my hair and did a great job. She was meticulous, asked questions, and went above and beyond to assure she knew what I was talking about and that we were on the same page with what I wanted. I even went back a couple of days later because I am very finicky and wanted the angle a little steeper. She once again helped with me no issues, or attitude. She even said to let her know if I was still not satisfied. I was very pleased with Ashley and am never satisfied with my hair dresser, especially for a drastic cut, which is what she gave me. I definitely recommend her! She listens to her customers and knows what she is doing. read more

I had a 60 minute facial with Mary at the Spa in Salon 109. Mary did a fantastic job! The facial was relaxing and my skin was toned supple afterwards. She did a skin evaluation and recommendations; she did a complete extraction and the products were gentle and smelled of natural oils and not perfumed (I am very sensitive to fragrances). She is definitely a keeper! read more

Had the most positive salon experience! Ashley went out of her way to cut and style my hair to my exact preferences, and did a fabulous job! She was also extremely thoughtful in addressing the sensitivities I have to many hair products. Everyone was very pleasant and friendly. Couldn't recommend more highly! read more

Great salon with friendly stylists, and relaxing ambiance. Went in for a trim, and had a great experience. Pricing was fair, and service was fast. Definitely the best salon in Albany! read more