The overall service is basic, rush in and rush out for a good cash flow. Some of the stylists are…read morepurely business and not the best of talent nor friendliest. Most can do the basic men's hair cutting/trims. Which is fine for my son's hair cutting needs. My husband, on the other hand, will not go anymore as he is picky and nobody does it like the one he used and she left. However, a very select few of them that have been established for several years are excellent. I have chosen only one of them as my favorite for cutting and styling hair, and another one for coloring. (Kelly has the best hair cutting talent, and Toni has the best coloring talent. AND both are very personable.) To get them as you need them is hit or miss due to first come first serve basis. (That part... is frustrating. I've had to wait hours for coloring.) I do wish they could make appointments to improve their services. Staff turnover is ongoing; be aware of that. New talent could come in, so as I wait for my favorites, I watch the new ones as back up stylists.

Rasheita, certified master stylist at the Scotia-Glenville FS, did the best job on my hair I've…read moreever had! Perfectly straight and shiny, just as I requested. Pleasant, fast, great attention to detail.

The main stylist did not listen to what I asked for, kept "God bless"ing me. I made it clear that I…read moredidn't want to talk, but he wouldn't stop. Big turnoff? He was flirting with me the entire time. And, it's absurdly expensive. The women in my family love this guy (Tony?). I'll never go there again. Worst hair experience of my life. No joke. I don't judge your orientation, but I'm your customer. Don't flirt with me.

Got my first CUSTOM spray tan from Kate Oakey this Saturday and let me tell you...there is no…read moreturning back! I've already booked for my x-mas parties to feel bronze and beautiful. If you are looking for an inexpensive, quick, custom tan go see my girl Kate Oakey - she's amazing!!

I called the salon four times before someone who sounded like they were upwards of 98 years old…read moreanswered the phone and couldn't hear me, I asked for French braids three times before she understood a very simple question, I happen to work around the salon and I asked for the braids around 3 she said no they're all booked, well imagine my surprise when I just drove by the salon and it's DEAD inside and someone could've took me for a 10 minute service, I'd rather get a pixie cut on my butt length hair at super cuts then ever deal with this business. Shady!!!! And lost a customer and won't ever be telling people to head on in there. Bad quality and bad vibes all around. Nope!

I called this business to ask about the price of a wash/blowdry. The woman who answered the phone…read morecould not have been less interested when she picked up the phone. I asked about the price and she asked another person in the background, then came back and said "they're all independent, so I don't know." I asked if she could give me a range and she said "starting at $35." The phone call was quickly concluded. I can't support a business which is represented by someone who doesn't know the pricing of services offered in the salon. Also, if you're the person stationed on the phones, try not to sound so bored by a potential customer. It is rude.

My hair was f-ed up and I was traumatized by hair salons in NYC. Minolo saved my hair with an…read moreinnovative technique that he came up with out of necessity. I usually get annoyed with hair dressers who chop off all my hair because they're lazy and because they try to make me talk (usually to sell themselves...). Minolo had an authentic, real and empathetic personality that I have never encountered in this business. He kept the length of my hair so well and it looks even better. I have never been happier walking out of a salon. Some extra feedback: I live 5hrs away in Brooklyn, NY and stayed upstate for the weekend (as I usually do every few months). I found this place by chance on my way to Guitar Center. I have a few Paul Mitchell products and I like them over the several I've tried (esp. "Super Skinny" serum for my frizzy and wavy/curly hair) - so I decided to walk in. I would definitely come back for Minolo, he treated me like a human being and he is very skilled at what he does. This salon has a lot of integrity. I never walked into a salon like this in my whole entire life. I am really grateful to encounter such wonderful human beings.

I decided to treat my stepdaughter to a trip to the hair salon. Innovations Hair Salon was…read moreaffordable with the best reviews so I gave them a recommendation to her. WOW she's so happy and her hair was cut very well! I'm sending her mom there next!

Amazing experience for my first haircut in New York. The yelp address is incorrect. Here is the…read moreupdated address from Google maps: 1710 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205

Love this place! Today was my second time and he is always professional and does the job well and…read morein a timely manner. He's sweet and he's patient with me. Gentle hands and very quiet which makes for a peaceful experience (personal preference for a quiet hair cut). Simple cut $25 and he takes the time to straighten my hair at the end which I love. Definitely worth the visit! He gets busy on weekends so a weekday is your best bet. A bit of a language barrier but enough conversation to get the job done and explain what I'd like for my cut.

I've been going to Allusions for 20 years. The staff is very knowledgeable and courteous. The…read moreowner Kathy Freeman really cares for her clients and her staff. While Kathy was out of work, I went to Marta and she did an amazing job on my cut and color. Others services that I have had there are eyebrow waxing, pedicure and manicure. All services were exceptional.

Kathy and her staff were great. It's a no frills place. Don't expect it to feel like a spa, but the…read moreknowledge and expertise make up for that I wanted a body wave but wasn't sure if that was a good idea for my fine short hair. I set up a consultation with Kathy and she took her time examining my hair and asking what I wanted. She fit me in the same day. I love it!!! She even took the time to show me how to style it. She didn't push products on me. Asked me to go home and try the products I had! Told me to come on for advice anytime. She was lovely. My hair feels healthier after a perm. It looks perfectly beach wavy, just what I was going for!!

I absolutely love Hair & Now. Lori & Amber are my go-to stylists for any and all of my hair needs!…read moreThey have fair and super reasonable pricing, a positive atmosphere, and there is a reason they have so many long time regular clients. Excellent haircuts, great color and lightening sessions. It's clear they have a lot of experience and knowledge and continue to stay on top of all the latest trends. If you're looking for a new salon you can trust, I'd definitely reach out to Hair & Now and request an appointment with Amber or Lori!

Do NOT make an appointment with Terri. At first, she made…read moremy hair completely yellow! So I went back to get it fixed, and it it now grey!!! I have to make a THIRD appointment with a place in Albany, to fix what Terri obviously could not do... which was to simply lighten up my roots. I have not been able to post anything since I've gotten my hair "fixed". I've been riddled with insecurities, not even wanting to leave the house in fear that I would see someone I know. This is the worst experience I've ever had.

I've been here 4 or 5 times at this point and have had a very good experience overall. One thing I…read morelike about the place is, obviously, the price. It's super reasonable to get a haircut here because they are students. On top of that, it feels like a salon (although there are students working on their dummy heads to practice). They have a separate wash room that is a bit more serene and a busy salon floor. The students are generally friendly and eager. They are also supervised by a learning leader (I've noticed there are usually at least two, often three, walking the floor at all times). I think most of the time the students are good about checking in with their learning leader if they're unsure about how to do something. (My two cents: There is a male learning leader with short dark hair who is especially good with the students.) If something is too complicated for a student, the learning leader models how to do it. I did have a student sort of rush, but only once. I still walked out with a good cut, although I think she should have checked in with her learning leader before moving ahead with a part of the cut. She also "styled" by hair with the straightener, which cost $8 more than the $12 cut I was expecting, so that was sort of unpleasant. I'm sure I could have spoken up and had that fee removed since I didn't want the styling, but I didn't feel like getting into it. If I had one suggestion, it would be that the school offered either a physical or digital comment card so that customers could leave feedback for the students. It's not asked for in any way, which seems weird to me considering the learning aspect, and if it were to be asked, I'd rather write it down than have a potentially awkward conversation with the student. That being said, I am really happy with the Paul Mitchell School and will continue to go back for my my cuts, especially since I get pretty simple styles (although I've seen them do great, more complicated stuff on other clients getting work done). I started going here because my coworker's daughter attended the school and she was getting her (great) hair done there (and I was hearing good things about their program from my coworker). I haven't gone anywhere else since.

I was a student here and honestly all of my thoughts could not fit on here but all I can say is,…read moreworst place I have ever been in my LIFE. And this wasn't just me that felt this way. You walk into the student bathroom and people are in tears about how horrible it is. And how they waisted 24 THOUSAND dollars. They can't keep staff because they treat them like absolute garbage. Admin is nothing but rude and do not care about anyone. You learn how to do nails on a paper. They stopped doing all services other than hair. No nails,waxing or pedicures. On top of it all, my parents made a check to them and it bounced! I will say they fixed the problem within 48 hours but the problem should not have occurred. They bash other cosmetic schools because "they teach more" no they do not. Go somewhere cheaper and kinder to students and staff