Tori is the only stylist I will let touch my hair. She is so knowledgeable and takes such care of my hair, I feel truly lucky to have connected with her for all my hair care needs! As a dark brunette who loves to go bright blonde and dabble in colors, it is so important that the person working with your hair knows how to do it right. And she is a true artist!! Thank you so much to Tori and Salon A!! read more

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I was looking for a not-exorbitant, convenient place for a fairly standard hair cut for curly hair since my old place was wash far away and kept raising prices for a run-of-the-mill cut. My friend recommended Nicole at Salon A. Honestly, best haircut I've ever gotten. It's been 3 weeks and I'm still getting compliments on it. Plus Nicole is super friendly, personable, and clearly knows what she's doing. The whole staff was accommodating and welcoming and the salon is tidy, with a small parking lot in the rear. Can't wait to go back! read more

Salon A - Hair Salons Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

I had a really enjoyable experience at Salon A. I had recently moved to the Philly area and been hesitant to visit any salon with my curly hair. I grabbed a Groupon for partial highlights and a cut, thinking "Well, here goes." I highly recommend Carly as a colorist and stylist! She was attentive, detailed, and really meticulous with blending the highlights around the crown of my head. Managing hair as thick as mine is not easy, but she was patient during the whole process. We discussed colors for my highlights and she recommended "Saffron" for black hair. The blow-out really let the colors pop and I couldn't stop admiring my hair! I immediately made an appointment for full highlights so I can get the full effect in a few months. I can't wait to see how it'll look curly! Quick note - the salon does not have a parking lot (that I know of). There is metered parking, but its 2 hours only. I would recommend parking around the neighborhood within a comfortable walking distance. My experience took a little over 2 hours. read more

I'm surprised to see all the negative reviews. I'm glad I ran into Salon A during my walk and made an appointment. I had my hair appointment with Erica. She gave me the haircut I wanted and I liked the blow out at the end. She's also nice and professional. The lady who washed my hair was pleasant and did a thorough job without causing me pain. The receptionist and other staff members were very friendly. It was very easy to get change to tip Erica. I realized I forgot to tip the lady that washed my hair, sorry! I'm very relieved I found a quality salon that I can afford. I moved last summer and my hair had suffered for it, not anymore! read more

Loves! I've been getting my hair cut by Stephanie at Salon A for several years now--I can't go anywhere else! She really listens to what I want, but she also makes very worthwhile suggestions that I'm always thankful for. She's very professional, very friendly, and the price is right. Recently, I even brought my husband and my mom. My husband had another hair cutter (who did a great job), while my mom had Stephanie. Everyone came away very happy! By the way, just some free advice about getting your hair done--when I was living in Scotland, I ventured to one of their salons for a cut, since it had been months since my last one. I figured some of you might benefit from what I learned during that experience. Do NOT let someone do what you feel won't work for your hair or style. My hair cutter at this Scottish salon wanted to do a dry cut. I told her I'd never done that before and that it wouldn't work for my hair. She insisted that she'd do it anyway. Rather than leave right then and there, I let her do it--and my hair ended up uneven and frizzy. I had to have a friend even it out. And that was AFTER the hefty UK salon price. Just go with your instinct and make your wishes known. If you get someone like Stephanie at Salon A, she'll listen to everything you have to say, and then make everything even better by knowing what more to do to get you looking great. read more

The service used to be good, but the waxing service hasn't been so good recently. The wax lady is messy, leaves many patches and tries to rush through everything so quick (in a bad way)! The prices are reasonable though, and I'm sure their other services are good. They also double-booked my appointment once, so it was a hassle. Haven't been there since. If you're looking for waxing services, whether its a brazilian or legs, I highy recommend: Mrs. Ken (look her up on yelp!) read more

I followed my last cutter from place to place and it got old. I was very happy to find Stephanie at Salon A in Bryn Mawr. She is easy to work with and knows how to cut a guy's hair, which many women at out places do not. It's a relaxed atmosphere and everyone is friendly. Bring cash for tips as they cannot be charged with the cost of the cut. My wife goes here now as well and paying a lot more in the city. There isn't a discount for kid's cuts so I wouldn't bring them here. I'm happy with the service here. read more

Love the place! Environment was warm and welcoming! Fabulous ladies work there! I never go anywhere else to get my hair done, No place like Salon A read more

After spending thousands $$ and 6 years at this insensitive salon I was really turned off after my last few visits.... Since my old hairdresser left for another job I had to compromise with another "highly rated color professional". Not only did I start to feel judged and like I was a bother, my hair is now ruined. The only nice people are Kath, Sheryl, and Gina (my old hairdresser). The hairdresser that started to do my hair would not only rush through it but after 2 weeks it would turn orange. They were rude to my family especially when my mother had to move an appointment due to chemotherapy treatment taking a toll on her. Which was followed by aggressive and rude comments (via text) about how often it happens as well as an inconvenience. I'm sorry she's fighting for her life and trying to look nice by making hair appointments. I'm sorry I want my hair to be blonde like Gina used to do.This salon needs a make over as well as new staff who aren't stuck up and arrogant. People forget that we're the customers giving them our hard earned money and looking for a little light in times of darkness with a great haircut/color. Jay Michael studio is life changing, head there! Very close by too. read more

I had a groupon for a haircut so this was my first time to the salon. Marissa cut my hair it was the best haircut I have ever gotten! She took the time to shape my hair and went with my natural texture which is wavy. The salon is clean and everyone was very nice. I will be back. read more

The sylists do a good job..but its not a very friendly place..its in fact cold. The parking is poor and I left because of the unfriendliness..too bad. read more

I went here to have my hair done for my wedding with Gina. I didn't like it and asked to have it redone. She called me at 9 pm the day before my wedding and screamed at me about how she'd thought about how rude it was of me not to like her "vision" and that she would never do my hair for my wedding. She cursed and was so rude and awful. I managed to find a friend of a friend between 9 pm and 12 the next day. I would NEVER go here again. read more

I have looked for a good salon since I moved to the Main Line 15 years ago; I found it. Everyone is friendly and accommodating-If I need my bangs trimmed, they tell me to pop over. I received the best cut from Michelle I've ever had; people now compliment my hair and ask where I have it done. I'm now a believer and a regular customer. read more

I ended up going to SalonA when I saw their sign outside for a blowout that was$25. That was several years ago and I'm still a very satisfied customer. I find everyone there to be professional and competent. Susan is my stylist and she does a great job with my hair. She takes the right amount of time to give me the best blow out that lasts for a week! The other operators are all excellent and versatile with the styles they provide for each and every customer. You can't go wrong with any of them. I highly recommend SalonA! You'll definitely come out looking better than when you went in! read more

I read reviews a lot on yelp, but have never actually written one...until now! We just moved to the area and my husband, trying to be sweet (I recently had a baby), got me a gift certificate for a mani/pedi here. In fairness, I believe the salon's main focus is hair and i cannot comment on that service. I can comment on their nail service and I am only writing this to try and save people from wasting their time and money like I did. When I first got there I went up to the counter (which is really tall) and the girl behind it was clearly focused on something else and did not recognize me staring down at her. Not only did she not greet me, but no one else in the salon acknowledged I walked in. After what felt like an eternity, but was probably about a minute or two, I spoke up and said hello to get the girl's attention. The girl that was going to be doing my nails was not ready yet, so they had some one else take me back to the nail area. They set me up in the pedicure chair and told me that the girl that would being doing my nails would be right with me. I noticed that the area was not very clean, but tried not to focus on it because I was soooo looking forward to being able to relax and really wanted to enjoy this. I'm not sure how long it took, but I was able to go through all my emails ( I get a lot!) and respond to them before the girl finally came back. She apologized for taking so long, which I appreciated and I really am pretty easy going so I didn't let it bother me. She started doing my pedicure and was clearly in a rush....I never even got to pick my color!...when she was ready to put the polish on she just asked what color I wanted...I said redish/pink...she jumped up and went around the corner and came back with three choices for me...I would have liked to picked my own color and looking back I should have said something, but like I said I'm pretty easy going so I just let it go. Next we were ready for my manicure, again she was in a rush and again I didn't get to pick my own color. When she finished (which was pretty quickly) she grabbed a dryer off the floor and put it in front of me to dry my nails. She turned it on and said if they still weren't dry after one cycle to just hit the button and do it again. She then left me never to be seen again. The dryer was really dirty...I didn't even want to put my hands in it....I then realized it was on the floor because it's used for pedicures not manicures!!!, which it clearly stated on it in large print! I'm trying not to touch anything and just hold my hands under the light and I noticed that the one side isn't even working! Now I'm trying not to touch anything and hold both my hands under the one light and I start to look around while I'm stranded there. Upon closer examination it was even dirtier than I first thought...I realized that I don't think any of the tools were ever cleaned and she just put back all the tools she used on me ready for the next person...I was getting really grossed out. I really just wanted to leave! I get to the car and actually look at my nails.....I was so pissed!!! this was by far the WORST mani/pedi I have EVER had...it was so sloopy...it looked like a 5 year old did it....I could have done a better job myself! Don't waste your money (It was $60 plus a tip!). The girl that did my nails was a very nice person, but clearly does not do nails professionally. You're better off going to a strip mall nail salon or just buy some polish and do it yourself! read more

Deserves negative stars! The WORST haircut of my life. I had to get it fixed a week later because it was literally unwearable. The stylist, Susan, didn't listen to anything I said - even when it came to where I part my hair. I walked out of there with a very uneven haircut, and blunt-cut layers. It looked like someone chopped my hair with hedge clippers. When I went to get it fixed the other stylist took before and after pictures because it was so appalling. The rude receptionists doesn't help. When I called to talked to the manager, Natalie, she blew me off and rushed me off the phone. She doesn't care about how horrible her staff is. She gave me a discount, but $40 back in my pocket doesn't fix my bad experience and bad hair. BAD. read more

Updated review Used to have Carly cut and color my hair and she did a great job. I recently called after my last cut (it had been 3 months) and Carly was no longer there. I asked where she had gone but was told she may not even be cutting hair anymore (?). So I ask who are her clients going to. They first tried to get me to get my hair cut and colored by someone who's been cutting hair for less than a year. No- I needed my hair done well as I was going back to work from being on maternity leave. I told them that wouldn't work and then they called back saying Susan had room, who had been cutting hair for 5 years. Perfect. I was nervous going since I had read a bad review on yelp about her but didn't want to risk trying to find another place. Susan the stylist was sweet so I hate writing a bad review but the salon needs to really turn itself around from the top up it seems. Things have really changed. Seemed to me like many hair stylists were new and half the salon stations were empty. It just also seemed really unprofessional- maybe they are losing money? There was a table in the middle of the salon with hair products that stylists were using (none at their stations) and hair brushes that were used to dry my hair had other clients' hair in them- gross! They literally opened up a drawer full of brushes with hair wrapped in the bristles and used them to dry my hair. Also, I wasn't given a mirror at the end to see the back of my hair to look at the haircut. This was just so weird- never had that happen ever in my life. No one asked me if I wanted a magazine while my highlights were setting and I heard someone ask for water and they said they didn't have any. What?! Refusing water to a client? With that customer service I'm sure she will never come back. Also, while I was getting my hair washed my hair stylist was getting her hair curled by the stylist they tried to put on me that had less than a year of experience. Never seen my hair stylist get her hair done in between working on mine or while a client is in the salon ever- another first in my life. Just plain unprofessional. Sorry Salon A- hope you turn yourself around. So how was the cut? Not the best I've had and not the worst. The color was great when I left but when I washed it I noticed that the highlights on the right side of my head are noticeably lighter than the left side. Never going back. read more

I haven't had my hair done in a while and needed it done. Having just moved here I didn't know where to go. I got a groupon ($55 for $175 in services) and decided to try it out. I have never really had a hair cut/color that I wasn't happy with. I was originally scheduled to have a cut, highlight, blow dry, and conditioning treatment with Carly who as per other reviews sounded good. When I got there, the receptionist told me she had hit traffic and it would be a little bit of wait. About 20 minutes later, Marissa told me she was going to get me started so I would be ready when she got there. Marissa told me that Carly had gotten pulled over. Then Marissa started doing my hair and a manager came over to tell me that Carly was sick and she didn't want Carly coughing on me. The girl who ended up doing my highlights seemed really rushed and whipped me around in the chair to have my legs hit a stand that she was using to hold the foils. I asked repeatedly to make sure that there were foils near my hairline as that is what people see and she did not deliver. Let me again reiterate that I have never in 29 years been upset with my hair but I was with my color today. She put too many foils in the hair and barely any on the hairline so I look like I have roots and I just got my hair done. Additionally she smelled like smoke and I had a hard time stomaching that while she was doing my hair. She was nice enough....she was just extremely rushed for some reason and my hair paid the price. The saving grace to this salon was Erica who cut my hair. She was sweet, did not make me feel rushed, and did a great job on the cut. My hair feels healthy again. I would definitely go back for a cut from her but would definitely get my highlights elsewhere. All in all, I was for the first time in my life dissatisfied with my hair......it was definitely not worth the $175 advertised and I am pretty sure that I did not receive the deep conditioning treatment that was advertised. read more

I saved up for months to get my hair done. I live in the main line and work in the main line, but by no means, can I afford the lifestyle. So, for a normal person, when I get my hair done, I want it to be an "experience" or at least an enjoyable one, especially for the price you paying to get your roots done. Right from the start, I was looked down on from their "charming" receptionist. It was as if she knew I wasn't their "normal" cliental. Whatever, you can't please everyone, right? My stylist was nice. She did a great job, colored my hair the best I've had it done in years, and even gave me decent conversation. When I went to pay, I was not aware that you could not tip on your card and the "charming" receptionist merely looked down at me and told me to walk down the street to an ATM in order to tip. I understand that some places have this policy, I truly do, however, when I just drop $140 to get my hair highlighted, you could talk to me like a person, not some piece of crap. The salon had a very weird atmosphere to it. I realize that maybe they were having an off day, and even went back a few times. Nothing has changed about it. I will be taking my hard earned pay checks to other salons that do not treat their customers like they don't belong or that their money is not good enough. Salon F in my opinion. read more