Gary Allen Hair & Skin Care Centre

03/15/07

Professional, Clean, Warm & Fun!

by mashikra at Citysearch

I've lived in the area for nearly 3 years now and it took me this long to find the best! I had an amazing experience with Christopher. He spent a lot of time with me in the beginning of my appointment going over my "hairy stories" from other salons and how we were going to work together to fix my hair. He was a great listener, full of ideas and knows his stuff! The cut and color he did was PERFECT and I couldn't be happier. Gary Allen is definitely pricier than many in the area, but take it from me; you get what you pay for.

Go Christopher and thanks again! See you in 6 weeks!

• Pros: Ambience, Service, Staff

03/16/09

Example: great place for good bread

by lcurvygirl13 at Citysearch

Love this salon ..I have moved around a good deal and that means a lot of hair salons and hair cuts..I have only liked one other salon as much and that was in South Carolina

Pros's

1. One of the only Salons where I ALWAYS get what I want or as close as possible to the style I want

2. Staff really listens to what you want and trys to give it to you and will tell you if it just wont work with your hair, skin etc.. and trys to give you an alternative you like just as much if not more

3. Front Desk staff is very professional and friendly

4. Shampoos end with a scalp massage

5. Environment is relaxed and comfortable with a nice up scale feel but not snooty

6. Staff is okay with you switching professional if you vibe better with another hairdresser its okay no evil looks

Cons:

1. Not enough magazines in the waiting area

seriously that is all I can think of

I have paid more for hair cuts and colors that are not half as good as what I get here and seriously thought about this salon all of the time I was away from VAbeach when I was comparing other salons they pretty much fell short

I trust this salon enough to recommend it to my mom ( she goes there now and looks GREAT) so they can cut any age group and seem comfortable doing so

Ask for Janna she is sweet , a great stylest and amazing with color she took me from some odd red and blond highlights (ugly seriously) which were done ELSE WHERE to a great blond color that I am loving more and more each day

I was so excited to come back to this salon

• Pros: friendly staff, great service, environment is relaxing
• Cons: more magazines needed in waiting area :-)

09/08/08

OK...

by badgirl4u at Citysearch

I thought the salon was magnificent. Too bad the female hairdresser I had wasn't. Can't remember her name...may have started with a J? Like I said, the salon was terrific, but if you go, I suggest a stylist other than her. She seemed pretty rude and rushed thru the cut and style.

09/09/07

Somewhat rushed experience

by amberlynae at Citysearch

Gary's was nice I loved Georgia who did my brow wax, great experience with her, however, I have had my haircut by Janna, and felt like she was rushing me out of the place by the end. Things started off well although I thought she would try to get a better idea of what i wanted. I was expecting for her to cut some more layers into the hair and spend a little more time styling. as soon as it was dry she was like ok look at the back, I should have spoken up so it is partially my fault that i didn't end up with the look I wanted. Although my hair has gotten compliments already and it has been just a few days. I may return but try a different stylist. I think maybe the salon books the appointments a little too close so the stylist are in too big of a hurry. At other salons I felt like when I left I was ready for a night on the town, here I felt that I had to go home and do the finishing touches to the style. Also if you see the prices online for haircut they are not accurate you will need to ask before you book if price is an issue. It said for the top level hairstylist to do a cut, shampoo, and blowdry was 40 dollars but they charge 45 for the haircut and another 10 for the shampoo, so I don't know what that was about. over all it was good but they still have to work some kinkks out.

• Pros: I get compliments on the services I received
• Cons: They rush you through don't pamper

07/30/07

Fabulous Salon!

by mizbell81 at Citysearch

My experience with this salon has been nothing but fabulous every single time! I started going here about 3 years ago when Shannon Paul, my EXCELLENT colorist & sweetst girl ever, moved to this location from a previous salon. Besides having my hair cut & highlighted here, which by the way, my girl is fantastic! I have had other stylists highlight my hair before, but being that I am a pretty dark brunette naturally, no one would get my hair as beautifully super light blonde as I liked, and have it look completely natural and multi-faceted! And most importatnly, I never walk out of the salon feeling like i am super dry and over-processed. SHE ROCKS! In the time I have been coming here I have taken advatage of their other services as well. This salon went above and beyond when I had my wedding parties updo's, the girls were very friendly and were accomodating with all my ideas. I even come in once in a while for an updo "just because" for a night out or special occasion. The salon is very clean and extremely comfortable, the staff at the front is also very friendly and always willing to please! Thanks Shannon for my beautiful blonde locks and thanks Gary Allan for a wonderful experience EVERY TIME!

• Pros: Friendly staff, great service and excellent skill!
• Cons: Better make your appt. before you leave, they get busy!

07/19/07

The BEST salon

by donnalyn123 at Citysearch

After reading reviews of this salon, I was compelled to write as well to dispel those few bad apple reviews which might spoil the barrel. This salon has been around a very long time, and I have watched it grow since it's inception. Gary and his staff are professionals who really care, provide up to date and professional service and, above all, aim to please. Customer satisfaction is a number one priority in this salon, and every time I am there for whatever reason, the service is always inpeccable, and the staff is courteous, prompt and once again, professional. I feel so happy and good while I'm there, as I am treated like I am really someone special! Being on time and valuing the time of the client is also af utmost importance here, as is cleanliness and courtesy. I would recommend Gary and his staff to anyone, and have done so for years. Besides my regular styliest, Gary, I have used several others in the salon, as Gary actually encourages his clients to use others if he is not available, and there are no hard feelings among the staff here if a client wishes to change for whatever the reason. The front desk staff is also very accommodating and will do as much as they can to make sure a client is satisfied. They will even schedule appointments far in advance, keep a cancellation list to call a client when and if there are no available appointments at the time one calls, and always greet each client as though he/she is the only client. As for the prices, I find that they are inline with most other upscale salons in the area, but with superior professionalism, courtesy and care. Whenever I leave the salon after a cut and style, people stop me on the street and ask who cuts my hair, and I proudly tell them, "Gary " of Gary Allen salon.

• Pros: Extremely professional and clean salon wih client satisfaction a priority; excellent staff
• Cons: none

01/30/07

Best Cut Ever

by jodi2380 at Citysearch

I researched salons to great length due to my unsatisfactory experiences with others in the area. I stumbled upon Gary Allen Salon, and I must say that every aspect of my experience there was superb. My stylist, Lance, did an amazing job, and I highly reccommend his expertise. Yes, it was more costly than a Hair Cuttery "nightmare", but you get what you pay for, and its worth every penny. The customer service was great, and I plan on becoming a regular client. If you're looking for exactly what you want make an appointment, and go get it!

• Pros: Great experience in every aspect of a salon visit
• Cons: None that I had experienced

07/26/06

Finally found my home for it all Gary Allen.....Robbie you are the best.

by babzc at Citysearch

I called and asked for someone who specialized in color, who could be daring and risk taking but would listen to what I said before running wild. He listened ladies and so lovely to watch while he listens...gets right to the point gives you pro's con's and I turned him loose. It was worth every cent paid as this salon is not inexpensive . My husband has not beem so intrested since I had my own styalilst in Flagstaff. Robbie my love you are it fer sure A happy hubby is oh so fun!

• Pros: Do you have smocks fof thefullest of figures?
• Cons: It is not cheep, but one pays for what you get and it's worth every cent

07/17/06

Great Salon! Reasonable price for what you get.

by marushia at Citysearch

I've been going to Robbie Lloyd at Gary Allen for 5 years and I'm thrilled that I have found a stylist that I want to go to every time I need a hair cut/color. I haven't let anyone else cut my hair in years! I've never been loyal to one stylist before because until Robbie because I hadn't met one that was careful to listen to what i like (and remember it), I never even have to tell him what I want any more - he just knows!

I'm in a wheelchair and they are very accessible and accomadating. They have great service for a reasonable price. The way you are treated there would make you expect to pay a lot more. The entire staff has been prompt, courteous, and professional. It's the only place I will go for a cut, color, or eyebrow wax. It's a very relaxing environment and the clientelle tends to be 21-40 - most are on the younger end of the spectrum. You can also get a facial, massage, and other spa services. Those are reasonably priced as well.

Robbie is the first stylist I have ever given Carte Blanche to! I say, "Just do what you think would suit me - as long as it looks good when I don't bother to style it." I actually like the cuts and colors he's chosen when I let him pick better than the ones I choose! He's great about choosing the right cut and color to suit my face, lifestyle, and skin tone.

I always go to Robbie because his cuts are great and he's a great guy! If you just give him some basic guidelines (shoulder/chin length, classic/funky, not much styling required, etc) and let him do what will suit your face the results are incredible!

He uses the latest techniques and styles - he's up to date on new trends but does classic beautifully as well. As for color, he's the first sylist to evergive me a natural looking true strawberry blonde! It's a tough color to master (if it's done wrong you look pretty orange or like bozo - I wouldn't trust anyone else to do it!

Stephanie Marushia

AIM StephSchiff with questions

• Pros: Wheelchair Access, great sylists, great eyebrow waxing
• Cons: Book early - they're busy

07/31/05

If you can afford it, Go!

by analyzeyou at Citysearch

I have been following the same girl from salon to salon for almost ten years. She has moved to the higher end, Gary Allen Salon now. It is pricey but its located in the very posh Hilltop Section of Virginia Beach so its to be expected. My girl does an excellent job and I am always treated with the upmost respect and kindness. They are professional and always going to hair shows in DC and NYC. Yes you are going to pay to go here but if you get the right person, you get a good style. They have the best customer appreciation party in Novemeber! I have never had a bad experience at this salon! By the way, I see where somebody said old ladies go here, I don't think so! (but they do exist there) but so does the young professional Virginia Beach crowd.

• Pros: nice products, Professional, Pampering
• Cons: $$$ but 2 b expected