I had an appointment for 4 on Tuesday and when I walked in, the lady that was supposed to be doing my hair wasn't even there. I had to wait two hours for her to come and when she finally came, she worked on another client that came in way after me. i came in at 4 and she didn't start doing my hair until 10 pm. Also the color didn't even come out how I asked for and the hair came out uneven, it was bright at the roots and dark on my hair. The guy at the desk was sweet and offered me 20% off my service but I don't even think it was worth it still. read more

I was an Ultimate Visions customer for years, and I would have given them a 5-star rating until now. The stylist who previously did my layered cuts was excellent. I have very curly, frizzy hair, and she did the layers in a fashion that made the curls fall beautifully. Unfortunately, she retired recently. On my latest visit, with a new stylist, I had the utter frustration of feeling I could not get through to her about what I wanted. (She kept saying things about products - and what was left of my good cut she called 'chopped.') I came out with a very average cut, such as one might get at a walk-in place. No flowing layers - just frizz. I didn't want my hair very short, but did want the split ends removed (yes, I know about conditioner...) - my hair was knotted at the bottom by the next morning. I'm disappointed, because I used to love the layered cuts I had at Ultimate Visions - stylish and attractive. I don't know where to look now for the quality I had up until this year. read more

I really loved this salon both in the way it felt and their customer service. This was my first time going there but was treated like a repeat customer from Mel's consultation, to make sure I got the cut I wanted to the lovely woman( so sorry I didn't catch your name) who washed, rinse and blow dried my hair. I could go on and on about the hair cut. My hair is super fine and Mell made it look full with a style that suited my face. And in these days of covid and maintaining a clean work environment they went above and beyond at each step to cleanse each station between use and made sure I felt safe throughout the whole experience. I strongly recommend Ultimate Vision Salon. Great experience from beginning to end. And I can't get over how nice the cut is. read more

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I had a great first experience experience at Ultimate Visions Hair Salon and will definitely be back. Shawanda, the kind and patient beautician, gave me a fantastic haircut and I was so happy with it!!! The other ladies in the salon were welcoming and very nice. The shop decor was laid out and very clean - very important in the age of Covid. As I said above, I will be back and if you try Ultimate Hair Visions - you won't be sorry! read more

Suggestions for Owner: Make your relationships with your clients as important as your relationship with your stylists. Develop an online method to receive feedback so your clients may communicate directly with you after each visit. When a stylist voices a concern about a client, (especially if the concern angers you) before reacting negatively to your client, speak with her directly and begin the conversation by asking the client questions and listening to her responses. Suggestions for New Customers: Develop your own relationship with the owner, Mel. Bring all words of praise and appreciation directly to her. Don't leave it to your stylists to be your liaison. When you are uncomfortable with any aspect of your service, don't delay. Speak directly with the owner, if she is willing to hear you. If not, take your money and your appreciation to another small business. Finally, read all of the reviews before you decide to spend your money. My Story: I began visiting this salon in the summer of 2016 after my stylist moved out of state. As you can see from my first review, I had a great experience. During nearly every visit I can remember expressing my appreciation for the care and detail the owner put into her salon. The problem was, I only shared this information with my stylist. I never took the time to develop my own relationship with the owner. At some point during my monthly visits, I began noticing the finishing product the stylist used in the front of my hair was flaking, a problem I had never had at any other salon. 3-4 days after each visit, I would be scraping small white flakes off my scalp into my bathroom sink. To address the situation I tried being indirect, (huge mistake) by asking the stylist about the ingredients in her finishing products. When that didn't work I brought my own product and asked the stylist if she would use it instead. She agreed. It wasn't as strong as her product, but I knew it didn't flake and I recognized the ingredients. When I called to make my next appointment at Ultimate Visions, the owner answered the phone. During our conversation she cut me off mid-sentence and she sounded upset. I chalked up her tone on the telephone to a stressful day. After I arrived for that same appointment, I was told politely by another stylist that my stylist was on the way. She asked me to have a seat in her chair. The owner Mel was standing doing a client's hair. While I was sitting, I remembered that I'd left my gel at home and announced that I was going to run to the beauty supply store across the street to get some. At which point the owner snapped at me, "She already went to the store to get it! She said she's coming back!" The sudden silence in the salon was palpable. For 10 long seconds, everyone in the salon stopped talking except the owner. I was taken completely aback. I had been coming to the salon for over 6 months. Had never ben late for my appointment. I always tipped. $10 every time no matter what. Any time I couldn't make an appointment, I called at least the day before the cancel. I was paying anywhere from $65-$85 per visit (depending on my service) AND offering to buy my own finishing product. Because of the tone and anger in Mel's voice, as well as the brief moment of silence that fell over the salon, it was clear she had developed a negative opinion of me. Prior to that day the longest conversation we'd ever had lasted only 5 minutes and it wasn't even about my hair. It was about the vaginal steaming service at her new waxing studio. I had never once voiced any concern directly to the owner. Needless to say, I immediately began to wonder if my stylist had misrepresented my words and actions, or Mel was simply jumping to conclusions. Either way I'd had enough. I got my hair done. Left my usual $10 tip and never made an appointment for the following month. Months have passed and I've noticed the owner has never called to ask why I suddenly stopped visiting her salon when previously I made appointments monthly. I can tell the owner works hard and is devoted to her business, but focusing on customer retention might be helpful for this small business. read more

I am a client of Mel, the owner. She is such a beautiful soul and very talented. She is educated, in all things beauty. Please visit the shop if you want your hair done. My sister even started going to Mel's shop. Her entire team is fire! They are very skilled in what they do! read more

I didn't do my research on this salon... it was recommended to me ... for now on I will be selecting my own hair salon.... that will give me the service that am paying for... and my hair is healthy with the knowledge that know about doing hair.. read more

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The "stylist" left my scalp drier than a desert, and let me leave the place looking crazy. I paid $55 for a wash and straighten and I wish I had my money back. I told the "stylist" that I had breakage and to go easy on my hair, but that doesn't mean that she listened. The woman was raking through my hair with a fine tooth comb! right now my scalp is leaving flakes everywhere i go. and my ends are looking crazy. I told her I had been suffering from heat damage and she completely disregarded that now all of my ends are completely straight save your money and time AND HAIR read more

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I found this place from LivingSocial, and I'm so glad I did. I've been to plenty of places to get waxes, and I could never find a place to become a regular at. I finally found one! Today was my first time at Ultimate and with Nayda. Nayda is the best esthetician I've ever had! She was friendly, patient, and precise! She didn't miss a spot. The whole experience was smooth and professional. I will definitely be back! The salon also offers services for hair, barber, nails, and facials. Parking in the area is mostly metered parking. read more

Do not work there or even get your hair done here! She treats her employees like absolute garbage in front of clients, and I have even witnessed that when I was there not too long ago. She will mess up your hair and she does not take in walkins at all. Just clients that have already been there before it's like what's the point of even opening up the salon if you're not gonna take in walkins. If an appointment gets canceled then stylus have no choice but to stay there for hours with nothing to do. Plus they get paid only commission they do not get paid hourly which is ridiculous because the shop is super slow. The owner will act friendly toward you, but will definitely talk behind your back. I have also witnessed this. The energy there is disgusting and I advise if you are new to that salon don't even bother go look for something else and don't even think about applying to that job because she's not considerate with her employees. Hires them and doesn't give proper training. Yells at them instead of talking nicely all in front of clients. Then fires them for nothing, thats why she cant keep an employee for more than a year. How disgusting. Will hire a salon coordinator that also deals with the social media, but deletes their post and come up with her own thing. If you go on her Instagram, you will see the difference. Such an entitled and miserable individual. read more

I've been getting my hair done by the owner Mel/Ultimate Visions salon for the past 12/13 years, and thanks to her expertise my hair looks fabulous! Mel listens/understands the recent health issues that affected my hair and has been able to restore my hair condition. It's a beautiful salon and all of the staff are hardworking and extremely friendly. read more

I wish i have read these reviews before visiting. Overall My visit was awful. As a new client I didn't feel welcomed. Plus I was given to a jr stylist who failed to understand how I wanted my hair and wrongly interpreted my desire. My hair was straighten bone straight and too oily. A more senior stylist, whom I assume was the owner tried to correct the problem, but after a day I had to rewash my hair to sport a natural look. I basically waisted $45.00 plus tip. Recommendations: treat new visitors welcomed, ask questions to understand your new visitors hair and style requirements, don't give new visitors to a jr stylist, be willing to start over instead of applying a quick fix. As a result, my first visit will be my last visit. read more

I really like this salon. I followed my stylist, Diane, here when she had to move to a new location. This salon is very professionally managed. They are taking all the appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols and I feel very safe coming here. Diane is a great stylist. She has been doing my hair for over 20 years. read more

Because of the reviews, I would love to try them. But I can't. They don't answer their phone when it indicates they are open. Not very professional. read more

I purchased a deal for a mani pedi at Ultimate Visions. Although Bloomfield is out of the way for me, I take grad classes on Sundays in S. Orange and was planning on treating myself after a long morning of class. Unfortunately, after purchasing the deal, I called to book and found out that they do not do nails on Sundays so it didn't make the deal as convenient as my intended reason for purchasing. Anyway, I booked an appointment and made the 30 min drive. I arrived around 20 min early and they took me right away. The salon was pretty packed with men and women getting their hair done (there is a barber shop towards the back). Jamie did my nails and was very friendly and did a great job. It wasn't necessarily a relaxing spa experience because it was a busy salon, but I love my nails and was in and out in under and hour. They also offered me a $25 credit on a facial, which I thought was nice. When I returned to my car, I received a parking ticket. The ticket was given to me literally within 10 minutes of the meter expiring, meaning the meter maid must be watching cars like a hawk. Obviously, this is in no way the salon's fault, but I figured I should point it out to anyone traveling to Bloomfield. I did a little online research and learned that Bloomfield is bankrupt and are really strict (to put it nicely) with parking, including where your car is parked in relation to the meter and really nit picky things like that to squeeze as much money out of business goers as possible. I'd like to say I would go back to this salon, but I would probably have anxiety about getting some parking violation the whole time. The area is also a little sketchy. read more

I really like this salon. Mel is my stylist and she is pleasant, professional, and talented. I searched all over northern New Jersey to find someone who could cut hair and I found a winner with Mel. Not only did she maintain my short pixie cut, but she keeps her appointment times and gets me out on time too. That is super important to me! I've also had a sew in, box braids and Senegalese twists at this salon. I was very happy with outcome of my long twists. The service I received was beyond my expectations when the braider escorted me to the hair shop to help me select the right kind of hair. The twists weren't to tight and they lasted a long time. Not very happy with my weave on the other hand, but they fixed it the next day at no charge. The box braids were OK but I wanted my ends burnt and was told that I couldn't do that with my braiding hair although I was able to to it myself later without any issue. In summary, for short relaxed hair I highly recommend Mel at this salon. For other services, I recommend a consultation. They are kind and professional and will work with you, but it is better to discuss what to expect in detail prior to getting your hair done. read more

Love this establishment. The staff and management really know how to make their clients feel welcomed and comfortable. Will definitely be back and will bring friends and family to get some of the love. Thanks ladies!!! read more

I just got back from getting my hair done. Loved it. The service was excellent and my hair looks excellent. I recommend you to come here and get your hair done. Natural or not! read more

Love this place to pieces. Professional business, professional staff, wonderful environment. One stop shop for the entire family. While my daughter and I ate getting our hair done my son goes to the barber in the back. What more can you ask for? Hours that meet any schedule....all of your styling needs..... read more

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Witnessed the rudest conversation.I see that a review was also left months ago about the same problem,getting angry when a customer voices concern.DO NOT GO THERE If you want to be able to express your concerns without getting screamed at.Very "ghetto" read more

They are so nice and professional here. I've gotten my hair done here a few times and always leave satisfied and have brought people here and always loved it. read more

The place is nice and clean and I love the vibe ! But unfortunately Erica who is supposedly a hair cut specialist did a shitty job on my hair. I showed her exactly what I wanted and she went scissor happy and fucked my hair all the way up. If she didn't know how to do it she should've left my hair alone. When I told her that it looks nothing like the pic she wanted to act surprised like bitch I know you see the difference. I would see if she did her on version of it but she completely did a "fuck what you wanted I'm going to make you bald" type of job. Didn't shape Me up, knicked the back of my head with the clippers. Just no. I didn't pay, never going back again. Terrible here's a pic of what I wanted and what I got . For a first time big chopper Erica really dsicouraged me, smh don't go to her or avoid the place all together read more

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I was very blessed to have met the Mel. She gave me her card one evening and thank God she did! this salon does amazing work and they care about the clients that come in through their doors. Shawanda, who Mel thought would be the perfect stylist for me, is truly that. not only is she warm and welcoming, she is unbelievably professional. she did an amazing job on my hair and I really couldn't thank her enough. she recognized my needs and wants and came through 100%. I also need to add that this salon is priced extremely well for the quality of work and that means a lot these days. read more

I went to this salon and saw rameena she was great . she gave me an excellent trim and a blow out . i have natural hair and she made my hait soft and bouncy . she also showed me the wax center i will also be making an appointment there as well rameena was very personable and great at what she does read more

Not Family Friendly! ....I made an appointment for 430pm the day before Thanksgiving. I was so excited to get my hair done. I walked in 10 min early for my appointment and no one was in the salon recieving a service , it was completely empty with just one receptionist sitting at the desk. I brought my 6 year old son with me because i wanted to see if the barber in the back was available to give him a shape up as well since he told me once before that he did kids cuts. After I checked in with the receptionist she goes into the back to tell the stylist im working with that im here. A few mins later She comes back out and starts to tell me while looking at somthing in her hands that they refuse to serve me because I brought my 6 year old child with me. She couldn't even look me in the eye to tell me to my face. Apparently they are not family friendly. last I checked Its a hair salon not a bar. I guess they would rather take no clients then to take one client with a well behaved child. I was so upset because I planned to host Thanksgiving and my hair wasnt done and niether was my sons! Thanks for nothing! read more

So I found out about this salon by googling Hair salons near teaneck. I went on their site and was impressed and then checked out yelp and Facebook. My friend also visited this salon in the past and was able to give her two thumbs up. I was very iffy because I had tons of bad experience dealing with "African American salons". Either from customer service, lack of talent, professionalism, cleanliness, etc. So I gave them a call and spoke to Stylist Mel and made an appt for me and my boyfriend (his dreads). I went there New Years eve. And I was blown away and the picky person I am it takes a lot to blow me away. From cleanliness, to outstanding customer service, exceptional customer service, and pure talent. Something else that caught my eye is that the stylist has their licenses on the wall which I have never seen in other salons. Anywho so Mel did my hair and gave me a hair consultation and told me what's wrong with my hair and what we need to do next time and sort of delveloped a plan. I was impressed. My hair turned out beautiful "twist out style". Oh and she did my boyfriends dreads which to me looked like he need to give up and cut them off..but she worked her magic and for the first time he looked nice with them after he was done. She developed a plan for his dreads too. She blew me away and I am now a client . I can now say goodbye to Dominican salons and hello to hair stylist Mel here at ultimate visions. read more

I had the pleasure of having Laura (shop assistant) & Mel (owner) work on my hair. Both ladies worked amazing wonders on my dry scalp. Ultimate Visions Hair Salon treats your hair with love. Warm and sophisticated staff & environment. Extremely high quality treatment overall and great on your wallet! Highly recommend. read more