For the last five years, Larry is the only person who I'll allow to cut my hair. It's an art to him, and in turn, every time I leave I feel beautiful and confident. He takes his time, listens, and makes sure it's exactly what I had hope for. You're missing out if you haven't seen Larry yet. I promise!!!! read more

Alex is so skilled at color and highlights that the results sparkle with professional subtlety. Not glarings streaks! Just elevated sparkle! Perfect. He really understands color and style for the individual Very talented! read more

I have been receiving styling and color from Alex for more than two years. He is extremely talented at all corrections to my "at home" errors. His knowledge of hair and color is evident in all of his work. Even more than his knowledge and skill, is his gentle patience with my regretted experiment. No matter how bad my latest experiment has gone, Alex' knowledge rescues my appearance. He is a super talented coiffeur and a thoroughly pleasant person. I should add Madison, for shampooing assistance is another good reason to go to Spa Elysium....I only know her to be a delightful part of visiting Alex, --no doubt she adds to any other stylist' work, as well. read more

I just had a perfect experience with Natalie today. My hair was bland, washed out and shapeless. I have no clue how but she managed to give me a perfect cut and color in 90 minutes. I am not going anywhere else ever!! Merci Natalie! read more

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Larry has been cutting my hair for 14 years now. He recently joined this salon, and the vibe is great, and the haircut is even better. He is a talented artist with a high attention to detail and incredible creativity. You will not be disappointed! read more

Larry and Christine are pros and wonderful to work with. This is the place to go if you want to be treated royally and look like a million bucks when you leave. read more

Just had the most amazing deep tissue massage from Jason. Highly recommend. Extremely talented!

I am really happy that I made a color appointment with Vaughn at Spa Elysium. I was looking for a new salon with safe Covid-19 prevention procedures and ended up with the cherry cola, shiny, healthy-looking hair I had hoped for. Vaughn looked at the pictures I brought, listened to my "hair history," and created a color formula that I will ask for when I definitely return again. To me, I feel like Spa Elysium is an artsy, luxurious environment full of touches to minimize Covid risk. It has been three weeks since my appointment and the red in my hair still looks great. read more

I moved to Philadelphia recently and was stressing over where to go to get my hair cut. I had a stylist I loved in Kentucky and was nervous to find someone new...especially since I'd decided to go back to a pixie from my past-the-shoulder length hair! Fortunately I landed on this little gem. I called to make my appointment and the lovely lady that answered the phone was so attentive- just from what I told her, she thought my best stylist match would be Rin. She was right- Rin killed it! I'm completely in love with my new pixie cut! If I remember I'll add a photo to my review tomorrow, but I wanted to make sure I put my two cents into yelp ASAP! I'll certainly be back; I'm glad I found my go-to stylist on my first try! read more

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Larry is greatJust had a fab hair cut with Larry!! I wear my hair very very short and it takes a master creatively talented hair stylist to achieve. Many thanks Larry!!!! read more

Wendy gave me one of the greatest haircuts of my entire life. Would highly recommend.

Another outstanding review for nail technician extraordianaire, Cheryl Lee. I visited the spa today for a standard pedicure (I usually get the spa pedi) and "regular" manicure. Both were top notch. Cheryl is only there on weekends now, but I wish she were there more.So book an appointment in advance. She is worth it and in demand! I hope the management there knows what a gem she is. her pedis last for weeks - and her polishes are precisely applied. She uses a pre-basecoat drying treatment (when indicated) that helps the base coat (Seche Clear) to bond to the nail plate. She also uses Seche Vite top coat which is an HG (Holy Grail) product in the nail tech world. Can' say enough good things about the nail services at spa elysium - done by Cheryl Lee. P.S. The spa itself is a 4 star operation. They have a NEW front desk person (at least she seemed new to me) named Amy who was cheerful and a big improvement. If I lived in Chestnut Hill this would be my go-to spa. It blows Spa 3000 BC away!!! read more

I have been getting my haircut here for years (at least from the time where the way my hair looked actually mattered, and i wasn't a little kid going to the hair cuttery). i go to lily. she is great! always does exactly what i want and takes a lot of time on my hair. she really takes her time and has a great attention to detail. she is really sweet and won't chew your ear off if you are not a talker. she uses all sorts of techniques which i really like! i get my hair cut maybe 2-3 times a year, and her cuts even grow out nicely. they look good short and long! i am always happy to give lily and spa elysium the business. there are a lot of other very talented stylists there too. go! you will not be disappointed. read more

I've been getting my hair cut & colored here for years - I go to Jaenine - and she has colored my hair better than anyone in my life. I never fail to get compliments on both the cut and color when I walk out of here. The space is quite lovely, with brick walls and shabby chic style. It is always rather busy - and a little chaotic at times - but that has never bothered me at all. Twice, Jaenine has come in on her day off if I need my hair done for a special occasion. You can't ask for better service than that! The assistants who wash my hair are always friendly and talkative and earnestly seem to want to do a good job. read more

This place is a great little gem at the top of the hill in Chestnut Hill. I would describe the decor as comfortable "shabby-chic" with exposed brick and light bulbs inside. They offer coffee and have a ton of varieties of teas for their clients. It is very open, warm and inviting inside. Lauren is my stylist there and she is honest and knowledgable and actually listens when I tell her what I want. My hair is finally the color blonde I've been asking stylists for for 10 years. I haven't tried any of their spa services yet but it is next on my list, I just have to make up my mind where to start first! So many tempting options! read more

Was advised by my bff to go get my first 'not natural' hair color. Lauren worked absolute wonders on my hair! At first it was simple green streak mixtures which lasted incredibly long based off of how well it was done + the lessons given to me by Lauren. Well now I'm rocking blue/green mermaid style hair all in the front and I couldn't be more excited. The service was quick, and the cost was exactly what I expected. I drive over an hour to get here due to my trust-issues with hairstylists, and it's utterly worth crossing a state line. read more

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I was delighted by a same-day appointment for a haircut for my Fiance and an eyebrow shaping for me. My eyebrows ended up totally on point and my Fiance's hair looks excellent! We were in an out in 30 minutes, which was awesome. The decor is sort of industrial-chic and they have a nice downstairs area for spa services. We will for sure be going back! read more

I recently saw Natalie for a hair cut and ombré..... She was absolutely fabulous and so good at her job! She was concerned about the well being of my hair and keeping it healthy, while still giving me exactly what I wanted!!! So happy with her creativeness and accuracy to what I asked for!!!:) read more

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My review is based on the two best people in the salon. Marina is the best pedicurist I have ever known. I'm would be better with the price if I knew most of it was going to her. It keeps me from seeing her more often. Kim is by far the best hairstylist for making you blonde, or changing your shade of blonde. Shes technical and talented. Immediately makes you feel at home and relaxed. Book ahead as getting a spot in her chair is tricky. read more

Bought a gift card on the web site, or thought I did. Even got a confirmation email. Got a call 10 days later saying something wrong with their system and to call back if I still wanted the card. I felt terrible my co-worker hadn't gotten her gift. I called back three times. No return calls. They are closed today. I give up. I got her a gift card to another Chestnut Hill spa. read more

Janiene always does an amazing job! She is very thorough and makes you feel beautiful. She is very meticulous and gets you in and out. I would highly recommend her. read more

For my wedding I wanted finger waves and natural makeup. I went to my regular salon and was not happy with the results - ringlet curls and washed out makeup. I decided to give Spa Elysium a try - HUGE mistake!! My 1st hair and makeup trials at Spa Elysium did not go well. The stylist gave me ringlet curls even after I explained that I wanted finger waves and my regular salon had made the same mistake of giving me ringlet curls but the damage was done - the more the stylist tried to redo the style, the more it fell apart. I spent over 3 hours at that appointment only to hear that my hair "did not take the curls well" and that I needed a 2nd trial to try some other way to get finger waves. I would also need to pay for that 2nd trial because my hair was the issue not the salon. My 1st makeup trial at Spa Elysium was also disappointing - instead of looking natural I ended up with so much makeup my fiance said I looked like a "slutty girl at a bar" - not a bride. To my surprise, I received a call from Spa Elysium's owner Wendy who apologized for the situation, disclosed that the stylist didn't know what she was doing, that she had gone about the finger wave style all wrong, etc. Wendy asked that I return for a 2nd hair trial for free with a different stylist. When I discussed the makeup she recommended a 2nd free makeup trial with a different employee. Wendy appeared so concerned about my hair turning out right she even texted me photos of the finger wave style practiced on other girls at the salon. I truly believed she cared for me as a customer. Shortly before my 2nd trial I received another call from Wendy asking if it was okay to have my 2nd hair trial with the same stylist I had before, explaining that she had learned the finger wave style and wanted to redo it because she felt bad about the situation. I agreed. My 2nd hair and makeup trials were flawless and I couldn't be happier. On my wedding day things did not go as smoothly. I got shuffled around between hair and makeup multiple times while the stylist and makeup artist argued in low passive-aggressive tones regarding whose turn it was to have me. In the shuffle things went wrong with my makeup that could have been fixed under normal circumstances - the new mascara I bought was clumpy so it needed to be redone. The makeup artist trimmed the false lashes too much so I had a bald spot on one eye, when I asked her to remove the lashes she left a piece of lash glue in my eye ... she lined my eyes in liquid liner when we agreed to use pencil. The makeup artist wiped the makeup off my eyes and I had to run out because at that point I was 45 minutes late and the makeup artist had already moved on to another client. I ran off to my wedding stressed out, with unfinished makeup and a red eye that was irritated by a piece of eyelash glue that was scratching my cornea - if you know anything about eyelash glue you know it dries on clear so there was no easy way to find it and get it out of my eye. After the wedding I called the salon to complain but got nowhere. The owner who was once so caring and seemingly invested in her customers would not return my calls to her office or her cell. The receptionists would not disclose how much my makeup cost (it was bundled with the hair). When I disputed what I estimated was the makeup charge with my credit card company I was met with the most petty and outrageous slander I have ever experienced! I disputed a charge due to the quality of a service. Wendy proceeded to attack me! In response to my dispute Wendy wrote a mini novel to the credit card company painting me as a difficult customer who kept touching and ruining her hair and makeup artists' good work, so much so that I had to return for a 2nd hair and makeup trial, such an awful customer that even my own salon wouldn't do my wedding hair and makeup! Wendy even pointed out that I was disputing more than the makeup charge (a $20 difference ... greedy bastard that I am) claiming I was quoted makeup prices before my wedding which is true - only it was varying prices based on style, stylist, whether for me or a bridesmaid, etc. In response I wrote an 8-page single spaced rebuttal defending myself against the lies and character defamations, complete with proof- screen shots of friendly texts with Wendy, with the pictures she sent me when they were practicing the finger wave style, with the various dates/times I called and left messages. My bridesmaids also wrote statements in my defense. This wasn't about the money, it was about being burned after such careful planning (i.e., 2 trials), about being late to my own wedding with unfinished makeup and a red irritated eye - which derailed EVERYTHING from photos to the ceremony timing. Spa Elysium derailed my wedding but instead of an apology I got slandered and insulted. Absolute WORST experience with a vendor I've ever had. I cannot drive by Spa Elysium without feeling absolutely disgusted and sad for the women I see inside. read more

There seems to be a heavy rotation of staff at this place as compared to other salon/spas. The last time I was there I heard someone screaming-I was told it was the owner yelling at an employee-nice-she carried on & on. There was nothing earth-shattering about the color treatment that I received-I needed corrective color just a few weeks later- & the mani/pedi was ok-nothing great. I would suggest that the owner & other employees watch their gossip in front of clients-as you never know the connections between various clients- read more

I've gotten quite a few spa treatments here, from massages to facials to fancy schmancy pedicures, and I've even twisted myself silly in their downstairs yoga center. My visits here have always been ok; nothing amazing but not offensive. Dealing with the front desk is the most frustrating part of the experience, as I usually get placed on hold for an indefinite amount of time and have frequently been bounced around and even hung up on. If nobody is at the counter when you check in you could be in for quite a wait, and the same goes for when you're ready to pay up and head out. At least the retail area is stocked with interesting jewelry and good-smelling things to check out while you wait. read more

Hairdresser Natalie ROCKS in cutting and highlighting! She is the fastest and best I have ever had and she has been styling my hair for 8 years! read more

I used to work for Spa Elysium years ago. I'd put in 10 hr days shampooing, & non-stop laundry for the entire place, including massage & skincare, as well as, trash collection & washing other emplyees dirty dishes. Never once did other employees or owner speak to me. Id have tips left for me by customers for shampooing their hair, only to have it taken away, stolen-by the owners favorite (male) emplyee. When I'd get to work I'd always say Hi to the owner Wendy Feldman who would always ignore me & never say Hi back. The stylists & owner would stay together in a click & would only associate with those amongst their inner circle. They'd talk about parties they threw for each other or were going to have knowing I or other employees were standing close by to overhear & never once were invited to. Very RUDE! There's more i could say, but wont. So happy NEVER to work there again! Also, their hair services are no better than Hair Cuttery that charges way less. read more

After all these years in Philly, I'm finally committing to a hair salon. I have gone to so many places over the years and so many times I end up back at Fringe. I have extremely thick curly hair, so finding a good salon to deal with my curls can be a challenge. Any stylist I've had here does a great job with my hair, knows how to handle my curls and give a cut that accentuates my curls and keeps them shaped well. The stylist I had today gave me tips for everyday curl management that I plan to try out. I always have an easy time making an appointment, even at the fairly last minute. Last night I decided I needed a cut and was able to get in this morning. read more

I loved my experience at Spa Elysium! Lauren always takes the best care of her clients. And everyone else there is amazing as well and have been nothing but great when I come in. I have a new job coming up with some strict rules about hair and I went to Spa Elysium to have my hair color corrected so I can accept the job I applied for and in 1 visit Lauren matched everything perfectly. No one would be able to tell I had been corrected because she is a master at hair colors. She might be magic. You are in GOOD HANDS when you step into Spa Elysium. If you believe anything from anyone, believe what the regulars have said :) and do become a regular yourself and you will fall in love as well. read more

I've had nothing but excellent experiences since I followed my stylist, Lauren, here several months ago. The space is awesome and everyone I've met has been super nice and welcoming. Lauren is great, she listens to what I want and makes suggestions...and has saved me from a total hair disaster. I can't thank her enough. I booked my upcoming appointment online which is convenient, although I've never had trouble when calling in to schedule an appointment. Also, there is a parking lot, which makes me super happy because I hate parallel parking. read more

After moving back to the Philly area I was worried about finding a new stylist. I returned to Spa Elysium/Fringe as I had previously been a customer there and liked the atmosphere of the salon and products they carry. My previous stylist had moved out of state but luckily I met Lauren and she has been my stylist ever since. I have NEVER been disappointed. She gives amazing haircuts and is incredibly talented at color. I always experience an immediate confidence boost after being in her chair. She keeps my look fresh and new by making subtle tweaks in color and style. She is incredibly talented at understanding how to make your hair work for your lifestyle both in terms of cut and color. I have always felt comfortable in her chair and I trust her judgment implicitly. She has never steered me wrong. I should also share that she has a fantastic personality and is very personable but the reason you should go see Lauren is that she is an absolute master at her craft. The salon staff/assistants are kind and attentive. I always look forward to getting my hair washed with Alé or Liz, its such a relaxing experience. Susan at the desk takes great care of you whether getting you scheduled or checking you out; she is super efficient and friendly, so you are taken care of promptly but don't feel rushed in case you want to browse around the shop. read more

Great Experience ... Sadie is my Stylist. I highly suggest you check this place out ... especially Sadie. She is my stylist and I couldn't be happier. She is so talented and really knows how to interpret the style and color you explain, so you won't be disappointed. She is super professional and friendly. You'll always feel comfortable and confident when Sadie is your stylist. After your first appointment with her, you'll be leaving great reviews too! read more

I love my stylist here, Natalie! She is by far the best person to ever do my hair! I had been coloring my hair for years, and no one could get it the way I wanted. About 5 years ago, my sister recommended her because she was already going to Natalie. I went, and I have never had my hair color and cut looking so great! Natalie does it exactly how I want it every time, but will always give me her honest opinion first which has saved me in the past! haha! Natalie did my sister's hair for her wedding with all of the bridesmaids, and they love going to her too...even my mom! I drive 45 minutes to go to her, but I am always happy to because I've never gotten so many complements on my hair! read more

Diane Marie is the best! I was very loyal to my prior hair salon and switched last year and have been very happy! She colors and styles my hair perfectly! Makes great recommendations, I can't say enough. Run! read more

TRULY A GIFTED STYLIST! I used Spa Elysium for my cut and color. I NEVER had sooo many compliments on my hair in my life. Who knew I could carry a trendy cut! Thank You Sadie read more

I recently got my hair cut here (by Lauren) and was very pleased. The ambiance inside is incredible. The facilities are extensive and very impressive, and there's a whole downstairs area you wouldn't anticipate. Parking is ample and very convenient. On top of their spa/salon services, you can also purchase a wide array of beauty products here. Treat yo self! read more

Lauren makes my life so much easier! Ever since Lauren cuts my wife's hair, my wife always comes home happy from her appointments. This has been the case for well over a year now. Believe it or not, before she found Lauren, it happened that my wife would return from a hair salon and literally cry (something I never fully understood). I must admit, my wife's hair looks great, and I also find Lauren's prices for both color and cut fair. read more

Great services with a trendy feel. I found Cheryle Lee on yelp in Olde City and we followed her out to Spa Elysium. Best pedicure in the city. read more

Went to spa elysium for the first time to get a hair cut with Anne. The salon was beautiful and Anne was very nice but that's all the positivity I can muster. I tried this salon based on the recommendations of friends - it was my first haircut in 6 months after growing it out from a very bad cut at my former salon. I explained all of this to the stylist and that I was trying to grow it out, preferred it to be shorter in the back and angled to longer in the front. I also showed her of photo of myself with the cut that I wanted. What I ended up with is a bob - all one length all the way around and with curly hair - the end result is a puff of hair on top of my head that looks like a bowl cut. I guess 6 months from now when this has grown out I'll be looking for a new place to go. When I made the appointment I requested a stylist who was proficient with curls and by the blunt ends on my hair, I'd say she missed the mark there too. Really disheartened. read more

I'm writing yet another review because I wanted to tell you about Jeneine. She is a conscientious and creative stylist. I've always been more interested in the health of my hair than the lastest styles but Jeneine has helped me achieve both. She listens and takes great care in providing you with information that helps you take care of your hair when you get home. (We all know how difficult it is to recreate the styles we receive at the salon!) I highly recommend her! read more

I just started going to Cheryl for my nails and she is AWESOME! I was a little nervous going to get my nails done because I am very picky, but fortunately I am friends with the manager who assured me Cheryl was the best, and she was right. What I wanted with my nails was a sort of experiment, and it actually turned out great! Cheryl does the gels over my natural nails and they are strong but natural looking and last time they lasted me 3 weeks before I needed a fill in (and trust me I am HARD on my nails!)- and I really could have gone longer but I wanted them done for Christmas. I have my own salon in another area (but we don't do nails) so I am just about the most picky client you can get, but I have no complaints. The client in front of me (I actually think it was Karen that previously posted) obviously had a great relationship with Cheryl, which is rare and really great to see. I would recommend Cheryl to anyone! read more