Salon Vanity

02/25/09

The Best Salon Around, don't waste your time anywhere else!

by highmaintenancehair at Citysearch

I am a crazy person about my hair. I have been to over 30+ salons in my life time and I have always felt like my hair could look better. I would do searches online in The Philly area and try to go to the Top Rated Salons. I would always be disappointed by the cut, color, or "better then you service" which I would then hate to go back no matter if i kind of liked it. Salon Vanity was recommended to me and I figured I would give it a shot. I have been going there for over a year now and have recommended the Salon to over 12 people who have had services there and all come out saying the same thing "my hair has never looked this good", no matter what type of hair they have. The staff and atmosphere is so welcoming for this high end salon. I go to Eddie who is fabulous and amazing at cut and color. I have never stopped so many times on the street asking "where do you go"?. I wanted to write a review about another service I had done there which has made my "hair" life so much easier. I had the Keratin treatment done by Heather which left my hair smooth, frizz free, and cut my blowdry and style time in half. I don't know how I managed without it. I have had other treatments done that have not worked as well or left my hair damaged, dry, and then had to be cut off. I have wavy and thick hair and now I don't have to use a flat iron, where before I used a flat iron twice a day. I never write these reviews but I felt I had to based on these experiences I have had and so many girls I know always complaining how they hate their hair. With Heather and Eddie you don't have to walk around this city unhappy with you hair ever again. Don't waste your time anywhere else, you will not be disappointed!

• Pros: atmospere, knowledge, the condition of your hair, true experts, discounted parking

12/02/09

Loyal Client since the doors opened

by victoria arlia at Citysearch

Established a relationship with Ed prior to his opening Salon Vanity, and followed him to the new salon blindly. I respect his work ethic. I respect his energetic, but conscience manner with his staff, as well as his clients. But mostly, I respect his passion and pure love for what he does. I have NEVER instructed him in a hair cut or a color. He's an artist and I have always believed you should trust an artist's instincts. Even if it's MY hair and I'M paying. My philosophy works, because over the years, I have received the most effusive and memorable compliments on my hair from family, co-workers and complete strangers on the street. Furthermore, there's no "airs" at Vanity. It's upscale. But they'll treat you to food, wine, restaurant advice, even a little back massage because they care that you chose them.

• Pros: Ed's staff is young, talented, and plugged in.
• Cons: Ed books up almost 3 weeks out.

11/29/09

Great Salon

by Josephine2735 at Citysearch

I've had nothing but positive experiences at Salon Vanity. My hair is looking much healthier and the color and cuts are great.

• Pros: Best Hair Color and cuts

08/17/09

i was very pleased with Heather

by CSMobileUser3 at Citysearch

Not only because we share the same name BUT she was very knowledgable, gave me some tricks of her trade on styling and best of all she did a fabulous job on my hair!! Two thumbs up!! Thanks Heather!

07/24/09

Heather comes highly recommended

by phillyteacher5678 at Citysearch

I have been going to Heather for the past 4 months and have never been happier with my hair. The cut is great and so easy to manage. I get compliments on it almost every day and always recommend Heather. She listens to what you like and what you dislike and gives you the perfect cut to fit you. She knows exactly what looks best on me when it comes to color. My blonde looks so natural and dimensional. Heather is highly recommended.

• Pros: Great cut, color, and highlights

07/23/09

great salon & great staff

by hairgirl1 at Citysearch

I have always been on a search for the perfect haircut, but i was beginning to think it didn't exist. I never know what to do with my hair and i usually leave it up to the stylist. Heather cut my hair, and she knew exactly what to do. I love my haircut & have received so many compliments. i can't wait to go back to Heather & have her do my color!

• Pros: Best haircut

06/29/09

Good haircut! I recommend this salon.

by Linda66 at Citysearch

I searched all over this city for a good hairdresser - and finally gave up and found someone reasonable and good in NYC - but he retired! I tried someone at a salon around 8th & Walnut and received the worst haircut in my whole life! I searched the internet and decided to try Edmondo Blando (Eddie) at Salon Vanity. My hair is fine and must be cut well - cut in the way that it falls naturally - not into some shape from a magazine. I live and die by the cut! I have now been twice to see Eddie and am very pleased with the haircuts that he has given me. I especially like that he uses a technique whereby he cuts my hair "dry." It seems to make a big difference. I had actually heard of this technique and was considering traveling to NYC again to try a hairdresser who "cuts dry." But I then found out that this is how Eddie cuts hair (I believe following the techniques of the internationally known Swiss hairdresser Mike Karg). My hair feels and looks natural and grows in nicely and I have had many compliments. Eddie has shown me how to easily take care of it by myself, and it is a relief to find someone in the city who knows about cutting hair. That sounds like a simple thing but I have been to most of the salons here and most hairdressers do not even seem to know the difference. I have no problem recommending Eddie at Salon Vanity.

• Pros: Skilled hairdresser, pleasant atmosphere, convenient
• Cons: None

06/22/09

all the great reviews are true!

by hairstories at Citysearch

Well i have to say i am so happy that i finally found a stylist that i love! I did a massive search on the internet & i i found Salon Vanity! I had read a lot of great reviews about Heather. When i called the receptionist confirmed my interest in Heather. I was so, so happy with the results. Heather greeted me with the warmest smile, & i felt comfortable immediately! i am so happy with my hair, & that is a feeling i have not felt in a while! The best part is i can do my my hair myself at home too! I can't wait for my next appointment!

• Pros: so glad i found a stylist!

06/03/09

Salon Vanity is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by lydy11 at Citysearch

This Salon has the best stylists. I went to Janine for a blowdry i got right in , she blowdryed my hair in 15 min tops WOW! .... victoria secret hair i got -- she set my hair in brushes and it was full of life and bounce when i left the salon she gave me her business cards by the time i walked up walnut street they were gone ! she will be my lunch break from now on !

Then i tried Eddie i heard he was amazing with dry cutting and he was i have a beautiful haircut, it moves on its on its alive! and he even showed me how to clip it up so my style lasts a couple days! it did 4 days no wash!......but the down side is i had to wait 2 weeks to see him -- very much worth the wait!!

just book your next appointment before you leave and you wont have any trouble getting in to see him

Im so happy with this place !!!

• Pros: best highlights, love the staff
• Cons: its the IT salon .... hard to get in :( but worth it

06/03/09

i love this salon

by sanl77 at Citysearch

great salon !!! my color has never looked so great and my haircut is beautiful. I really had an amazing experience everyone there is so professional and talented ! Eddie is truly talented , actually i have been looking for someone like him for a while , I stop people on the street with beautiful hair and 3 random girls said Salon Vanity Eddie and i had to go - his name was the only one repeated so i did and I am so happy

• Pros: best color & hair cut & experience!
• Cons: none

04/28/09

Too busy and too rushed

by jcphenderson1 at Citysearch

I came to Salon Vanity, and at first, it was great. But I went recently and Eddie called me the wrong name because he was working on 3 other people at the same time. There is no more individual attention and the results are suffering - I am moving to another salon - I advise that you take the $200 style somewhere else where you will feel like you are listened to and have some personal attention

• Pros: at first (a year and a half ago), good - now its rushed
• Cons: Eddie doesn't listen and doesn't care