Salon Thalia

07/01/2008 Posted by kitty19127

I've been going to Carolyn at Salon Thalia for over two years. She is great and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a stylist or new salon. I can say I enjoy all of the staff there- always polite and helpful. Also, they have a great selection of products. There are at least six other women in my office who go there as well! Check them out- ask for Carolyn!

06/25/2008 Posted by nectareous

Well, as you probably have read plenty of times already-- Memories is GREAT! She made me very comfortable and let me know everything she was doing and why she was doing it. She's very clean and very sweet.

Pros: Memories

Cons: None that I know of yet.

06/19/2008 Posted by moonchyldcrab82

I agree...Memories does an excellent Brazilian wax. The first time I went to her was two summers ago when I went to Hawaii. I didn't want to have to shave while I was there so I decided to get waxed for the first time. Now I'm not going to lie...it HURT. But it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. She definitely takes care to apply pressure and soothing oils and whatnot to make it more bearable. I considered going somewhere else that was more convenient for me but I just can't. I've heard too many waxing horror stories so I'll stick with who I KNOW will do a great job.

Pros: Waxing

Cons: It's downtown, so be careful where you park.

06/10/2008 Posted by eightieslady1980

Memories is the best if you want a Brazilian Bikini Wax, eyebrow wax, etc. I've been all over Center City trying to find someone who will get it right and Memories gets it right every single time! She has great attention-to-detail skills your eyebrows and brazilian wax will look perfect after her!

Pros: EVerything about this place is a pro!

Cons: Hard to get an appointment in if its an emergency, lol.

05/29/2008 Posted by wheat7354

This salon is a great place. It provides incredible services yet still never losing the personal touch. Michael has been my stylist 3 years and I would not trust my hair to anyone else. He has taken me from blonde to brunette and then back to blonde again without any damage, and always accompanied by fantastic cuts. Highly Recommended!!

Pros: warm atmosphere, expert color/cuts

05/06/2008 Posted by cdphilly

I’ve been coming here a few years now and seeing Ashley. She is definitely my favorite hairdresser I’ve had over the years. She gives advice and feedback on things I’m considering, but doesn’t push her own agenda. I get highlights done, but am pretty low maintenance about hair, and don’t have the time or money to get touched up as often as recommended. She works hard to give me great-looking highlights that can grow out without being too obvious and looks very natural (better than natural!). She’s also never made me feel bad about my infrequent visits, which I’ve had happen at other high-end salons before. It is a splurge for me in terms of price (usually $200 for color and cut) but it’s certainly comparable to other salons, and I only have to go a few times a year because of the great job Ashley does. The salon itself is also a nice setting, big sunny room, everyone has always been friendly at front desk, etc.

04/24/2008 Posted by Kgen44678

This is one of the nicest salons in the city. Its absolutely beautiful and very clean throughout. I saw Carolyn who did a fantastic job and gave me a beautiful haircut - very fresh looking and something that really suits my face. I never would have thought to have it cut this way so I'm glad she was able to think of that. The whole staff was really very nice and helpful. I will definitely be back!

Pros: Best front desk in center city - so nice!

Cons: a wee bit pricey - but worth it

04/15/2008 Posted by gcpc7581

I've been here 3 times to get my hair cut and i've always gotten compliments on my hair-dos by family, friends, and strangers on the street! At first it is quite intimating b/c the cosmetics of the salon seem to only cater to "high-end clients", but the staff makes you feel comfortable. Also, when I first decided to check this salon out, i was nervous that they wouldn't know how to cut my textured hair (asian), but i come to realize they truly are professionals and have training and experience with all hair types. I've been to Wyatt first; the 2nd time he wasnt available so I made an appt with Carter; the 3rd time, Carter wasnt available so I was set up with Juaquin. They are all talented and highly professional. No matter who you get, you're hair is in good hands! Price ranges from $55-$75 - a bit pricey, but do-able. I also like the fact that they focus their attention on YOU from the start; greeting you in the lobby to shampooing to the hair cut to walking you out. At the end of hair cut, they give you a form of the products they used in your hair. I understand it is part of their job to sell the products, but I never felt burdened or pressured to purchase their items. They carry such products like Bumble & Bumble and Kerastase (sp?) and Shu Uemura. Overall, i'm pretty low maintenance on hair care, so splurging on Salon Thalia is always a treat!

Pros: Professional skilled staff

Cons: Pricey

04/11/2008 Posted by modlang

The people here treated me with warmth like I was already a long-time client. Come appointment time, I walked into the most beautiful salon I've ever seen. I worked with a junior stylist, Carolyn, who answered question after question, gave me cost- and time-effective tips and taught me what good hair care and smart styling was all about. I kept my length despite split ends as she showed me exactly the care I needed. I also had an eyebrow wax at the same appointment with Memories, who must be among the sweetest people I've ever met. Like Carolyn, Memories actually counseled me on my look. She began by cleaning up the obvious areas and then stopped, handed me a mirror, and talked me through her recommendations for shaping and improving the look over time. I could hardly tell when Memories waxed my eyebrows. It felt like a tickle - really! She also gave me the most relaxing, calming and truly effective facial massage (at no additional charge) during the waxing that bestowed a calm and confidence in me even my boyfriend commented on later that eventing. I experienced Salon Thalia through my whole body. My stylists were patient, consulted me on every step of my treatment from color to cut to wax and counseled me on everything from hair growth to what's ideal for my face and body type and how to work towards it over time. It made me feel like I was finally learning how to improve my look in a healthy and sensible way, one that was natural and would endure. The pricing here isn't Supercuts-cheap but I paid what I expected and it was affordable. What stands out the most is the way Salon Thalia works with their clients on an individual basis to create a desired look and their sliding-scale pricing is an affordable reflection of the same. Danielle at the front desk was great. She welcomed me warmly when I arrived, her total recognition at just the sound of my voice 8 hours earlier. Thank you, Salon Thalia! I'll be back!

Pros: Informative, Personalized, Relaxing

Cons: A bit pricey, but do-able with budgeting.

04/03/2008 Posted by HHeigz

Just wanted to say how happy I am with this salon. It's clean, friendly, trendy without being obnoxtious and I always feel like a million bucks when I walk out of there. Now that they have a nail person, I can get my nails done here too plus they have really cute stuff for sale up front, like shirts and hair things. I see Carolyn for my hair, Memories for waxing but I think that everyone is probably really good there.