I have challenging hair. Very thick, very dark. I've always wanted ombre (with lighter brown at the…read moreends) but I've never had the courage. I've seen some weird ombres around and with as much hair as I have, I was picturing disaster. But Kristen started off my appointment saying she has lots of clients with thick hair like me, and she loves doing ombres. Yay! Nerves were somewhat relieved. I showed her a picture and she immediately understood what I wanted. She asked if I wear my hair straight or curly, and I told her I did both. So she made it so that it'd be ombre when curly, and a nice peek-a-boo when straight, to avoid the dreaded line across the hair. After almost 5 hours in the salon (I said I had thick hair!) I was done and looking great. During that time, she gave me some great tips for styling it at home. She also gave me a great haircut, and the salon gives free bang trims, so upkeep is a breeze. The color/cut/style ended up being a VERY reasonable price, especially for the amount of time it took. Definitely recommend Glow and Kristen!

I have had the worst luck finding a hair salon since I moved to the area. Started off with a woman…read morewho did everything from her home. She moved a few months later. Then the next hair stylist I found also moved. The next one quit. Finally two and a half years later I started seeing Brittany at Glow. She is fantastic! Really friendly for starters. She really listens to what I want in my cut and color. She also gives great input when asked. Every time I go in there I come out looking and feeling fantastic. She doesn't fry my blonde hair. I was even comfortable enough to try a pixie cut for the first time! I also love that they don't try to force products on you.

I'll be the first to admit, I am a freak of nature when it comes to my hair. Prior to going to…read morethis salon, I had never been back to see a stylist more than once (never double dipping). I usually perform a sort of "hit and run" with beauty salons --going in for a single visit where I let the person have their way with me and then write them off due to their mediocrity in creativity. That was until Christiano Cole started doing my hair. Pause momentarily while I show my work. When I went in for my first visit, I had no idea what I wanted. I honestly told him, "Do whatever you want, so long that it is not the current 'dirty dishwater brown' that it is". It was icky and I knew it. His face lit up like Christmas morning and it was evident that it had been a bit since someone had given him total creative freedom on their locks. I told him to surprise me and that I did not want to know what he was going to do until he did the "post-blow dry turn around" --the big reveal. He graciously obliged and offered me some coffee (a nice touch). The salon was okay. It had just been remodeled and while it seemed to lack any central theme, I didn't really care too much. I'm the type of lady that would rather have Gisele Bundchen hair done in a dirty closet, than go to a salon that resembles the Taj Mahal walking out looking like a broke down version of Coolio. Sue me. Christiano began applying the color: briskly, thoroughly, and the entire time keeping me entertained with conversation. When he was done, he washed me out in the shampoo bowl. It felt INCREDIBLE, he was firm but not too firm. Then, he gave me the most beauteous blow dry I have ever had. I felt like a Victoria's Secret model with all of the attention. He flipped me around aaaaand ...... BAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMM! Amazeballs. My hair looked and felt so silky, so bold, so red, so sexy. And the best part of all was that it looked perfect for me. It looked personalized and had a distinct style. It screamed, "I am a sexy power banker, give me your money and watch me take over the world". A perfect personification of the band Cake's "Short Skirt, Long Jacket". Exactly what I was going for. Bravo, Christiano. You have a customer for life in me. Now stop reading this and make an appointment with Mr. Magic Hands. Right now.

I had such an excellent experience with Aubrey! I'm really bad with keeping up with the suggested…read morehaircut every 2-3 months (I go once a year lol). I'm actually very chill with haircuts and open to stylist suggestions, but I'm also a lazy person in the aspect I don't take time to style my hair. Naturally, I stick to a long hair cut with layers and bangs on & off - depending on how I feel and the season. She was incredibly easy to talk to. She got to work quickly after I told her something basic: "I want 3-4" off to get rid of all my dead ends, keep layers, no bangs since it's summer." She didn't try to persuade me into a completely different hairstyle. She only offered suggestions when she asked about the face frame/side bangs. I trust way too easily, so since it was such a pleasant conversation, I told her she can do what she thinks was best. I absolutely loved my haircut that I might try to get a haircut more than once a year! She really makes you feel pretty during the process, and she's so cool. I'm a little too laid-back with my haircuts, but she is pretty passionate about what she does. I really like my hair even if it looks the same, just shorter. I love how my side bangs turned out though~ I'll definitely be back! (:

The owner, Lindsay is so lovely and vibrant! Great energy! Made an appt to get color because she…read moreseemed to be reasonable in price compared to where I usually go and when calling around. I was nervous tho! We looked at colors and she gave me her opinion on what she can do. And it did not include bleaching!! Excellent...go for it, so let's do it! It came out close to the color I wanted not exact but it was bearable. I usually have a swoop bang but my hair was cut too short! That was frustrating. She has a real love of doing hair. She listens to your request and genuinely care if you like it.

What's the best way to spend National Hair Stylist Appreciation Day?! Getting your hair done by…read moreworld-class stylists, to include the most amazing stylist, Lisa... THAT'S how!! I met Lisa a couple years ago (we just realized today it has been 2 years), when she worked at another salon. To this day, I refuse to get my hair done by anybody else. Additionally, all of my friends go to her! She is truly phenomenal. Whether you know what you want, or you go in unable to make a decision (like me), you always look and feel fabulous leaving! Now, onto the salon... 5 stars for friendliness, professionalism, talent, cleanliness, and a down-to-earth staff! Lindsay (the owner) greeted me at the door with a smile on her face. She had a few regulars walk in while I was getting my hair done, and it was like they were family. Angie works there as well, and she is just a ray of sunshine. She works great with kids too, so I highly recommend her! During my time there, I relaxed and chatted about life like a normal salon. As always, I left with my hair looking perfect, and every customer left with a smile on their face! They truly care about their customers/friends, and provide top quality service!

I went to a stylist named Jennifer on the recommendation that she was good at "short cuts" from…read moresomeone that answered the phone at the salon. This woman ruined my hair, I was in the process of growing my hair out from a pixie for over 6 months and she proceeded to layer my hair after I specifically told her I just wanted the edges trimmed and the "mullet" taken off the bottom where my bottom layer was growing out. At no point did I ask her to cut short layers or to cut my side bang into a square bang... during our conversation she did tell me how much she disliked my bangs when she saw me sitting in the waiting area. I ended up having to leave there and pay another $50 to someone to repair the damage she did. I would not recommend going to this person EVER!

I was looking for a place to get a nice hair cut and color i looked for many places in the…read morePortsmouth area and not many have been to my liking. Then i stumbled upon this little buried treasure of a salon. The people were very friendly and inviting. And my hair stylist work well with me and what i wanted. This a family owned establishment and they make you feel like you are part of their family overall a warm inviting place that reminds me of my salon back in my home town with great hair stylist to boot I will definitely be returning.

Monroe!! Monroe cut and colored my hair. She took her time, did a fantastic job on the color,…read morereally respecting and even celebrating my existing gray streak. I was super happy with that but then today... today i styled it for the first time myself since leaving the salon. Let me tell you! This is the FIRST haircut i have had where i can make it look just as good at home as it did at the salon. Monroe has talent and skills! I'm so happy!!

Mixed results, depending on who you go to. My hair was fried to the point of breaking after a…read morecouple of visits. Also, my curls/style was a frizzy mess as soon as I left the salon. I had to go somewhere else to repair my hair. I have consistently great results at my current salon. The people there are nice, but having good results is a 50/50 chance. Sorry.

Loved the whole experience, she cut and styled my hair just how I asked. Turned out perfect, highly…read morerecommend

I had some issues with a haircut and color I received in another shop, my hair was a crazy red…read morecolor with orange and blonde and the haircut was all uneven. I found Krista on yelp and she made me a appointment the next day. Krista took her time with my color and made it look nice and she gave me a really good haircut. My hair is thick and she texturized it well evened it up and made it look nice. I really appreciate the way Krista paid close attention to detail I will definitely be returning to Krista and would recommend her to anyone else.

I had a great experience joy is the lady that did my braids she was gentle friendly the salon is…read morespacious and clean everyone there was professional and respectable I am going back and recommend others to the salon

I came here on June 25 and arrived in time for my appointment. In fact I was about ten minutes…read moreearly. Upon entering the building the whole staff including Shaleen (my stylist) greeted me and I took a seat while she finished up on another client. Roughly twenty minutes later she comes to tell me the water has been shut off due to some work being done to the AC and asked would I like to reschedule. I declined and told her I'd wait it out. Twenty minutes went by and the water was back on. As she shampooed we discussed my hair regimen, last cut etc. In between me getting a wash and having my conditioning treatment in she was servicing other customers which I didn't mind as long as I wasn't kept waiting too long. After the treatments we went to dry and it seemed to take forever then I had to go to her chair and get a blow out so she could cut my hair. She took a picture and explained what was damaged, how much should come off etc. I opted for a 4in. cut and wanted to do more but she insisted I start here first which was a little annoying because I was ready for a change but just went with the flow. After she cut my hair that's when her attitude seemed to change. I asked to use the SALON phone because mine was dead and my husband had dropped me off. I was barely on the phone for three minutes before she was asking me to get off saying they needed to keep the line open as if call waiting doesn't exist and basically snatched the phone out of my hand while I was trying to put it down on the counter. She proceeded to Bantu Knot my hair and at one point got on her phone with her kid and still seemed to have a sour disposition as I could hear her conversation. Again total night and day from when I walked in. When she was finished she didn't even turn me around so I could check out her work or offer a mirror she simply said,"ok follow me to the back for your payment breakdown". I don't know maybe she was having a bad day. Pros: This is Black owned, conveniently located, welcoming atmosphere, clean Cons: The stylist I had was fickle and rapport goes a long way, I spent $140 in here and she didn't make a great lasting impression on me Final Thought: I would patron this establishment again but she wouldn't be my first choice

Misty did a great job on my straight perm. Brittany gave the best hair washing I have had in years…read more! I will be going back !

Lexie S did my hair the other day. She was an absolute pleasure to work with! She listened to what…read moreI wanted, told me realistically what could be done and the price range we were working with and was just a sweet heart. She corrected my box colored dark hair into a beautiful burgundy with pink and purple peek a boo highlights and I couldn't love my hair more. Definitely a 5 star shop in cleanliness, customer care and attentiveness, and a 5 star experience with Lexie. She made me feel important and any concern I had she took into consideration. Will be back for sure!