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Lakshmi Hair Studio
Categories: Beauty and Spas Hair Salons Beauty and Spas Makeup Artists Hair Salons, Makeup Artists [Edit]
21 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
Neighborhood: Olde City
(215) 923-2272
- Hours:
Tue 12 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed-Thu 10 am - 9:30 pm
Fri 10 am - 7:30 pm
Sat 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sun 11 am - 5:30 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
42 reviews for Lakshmi Hair Studio
42 reviews in English
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Review from Chantell K.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 1/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yet again... another saving grace from Lakshmi!!! For details- please seem my review on Strands and how horrible they are. I was accidentally booked there by my wonderful boyfriend, who wanted to be nice a pay for me to have my hair done. So I went to be nice... HUGE MISTAKE. Long story short, two days later I ended up back in Lakshmi trying to salvage my beautiful blonde REAL hair that goes down to almost my bellybutton. Needless to say I walked in looking like I had just audition to be a pole dancer and didn't make the cut... Michele didn't have an open appointment but Kaylyn was kind enough to fit me it. She is the AWESOME! Not only because she is the only person I know who can still look hot with grey hair... but because she was so nice to me and did everything she could to make my hair look normal without killing it. She went through and re-bleached all of the yellow chunks in my hair and tried to get the large brown gaps in my hair. She only had a little over an hour on my hair, but seriously worked wonders. She knew it wasn't quite where we wanted it, and said she would get me in tomorrow if I decided I wanted to do some lowlight to help break up all of the blonde she had to put in to fill the holes that had been left.
I ended up runnig late the next night from a doctors appointment that went past 6pm (crazy I know) but she actually had spoken with Michele and got Michele to see me since she had a client in the later slot. Michele worked her magic like always... hand painting on lowlights so it didn't look stripped... as she knew I was flying out the next morning at 4am to see my family for the first time in a year... and she did a fabulous job! Somehow she made my hair look pretty... which considering what had happened to it... I really thought "normal" was the best shot I had. So I again, I confess my love to this salon! I also wanted to review some of the other stylists my friends go to who are AWESOME as well:
Ali: blonde specialist who works with extensions (will cut and dye them for you to go into your hair... not many stylists will do this), I don't go to her because my hair is real, but if you have extensions... she is FABULOUS! I have a girlfriend with them, who has had some hair problems in the past... and she really has made my friends hair so pretty... it almost made me look at extensions online haha.
Rene: I think she only cuts hair... and while I haven't gone to her yet... she has done some pretty badass hairstyles for my friends. I've seen her completely transform girls (as my hair takes a long time to do when I'm there)... everything from clean and pretty to edgy and trendy. If you need to update your hair, go to her! I've never seen anyone get out of her chair who you wanted to turn and tell... "the 90's called... they want their hair back" or whatever lame line you would use in that situation.
Kaylyn: She was awesome! And damn good at cleaning up messes that someone else left behind! She was so concerned with making sure I was happy and though she is a little more timid than some of the other hair dressers, this is not to be confused with lack of ability, because if she could make my hair look normal and isn't even a self-proclaimed "blonde-specialist" I'm pretty sure I would trust her with anything. Especially women with grey hair!! I mean, she may dye hers grey... but when I'm older if I decide I want to rock the classy grey hair look that is so hard to do (picture a modern version of anne bancroft in point of no return) ... I wouldn't think twice about who I would go to. In my opinion, even if you want to try a color that isn't grey, I'm pretty sure I could ask her to color my hair back to the big bird yellow I came in with and she would make it look good. ( I think I've also see her rock blue hair that looked classy... how the hell she found a way to do that... no clue!).
I just have to commend the owners on how they hire their staff... everyone seems happy and really to care about their clients... which apparently isn't the standard around here! Danielle is one of them and has done my hair too... can't afford her... but with an eye for talent like she has... I'm pretty sure she could retire anytime she wants!3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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6/4/2011
So now I have changed stylists three times here, all of which were different "levels" of stylist...… Read more »
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Review from Michelle T.
Philadelphia, PA
11/10/2011 9 Check-ins Here
I have been going to Lauren for a year now, and I must say that you can't get a bad cut from this talented stylist. She's got a good eye, knows what she's doing, and I get a lot of compliments on her work. Having an active lifestyle, such as myself, she cuts my hair for function and fashion.
The salon is beautiful, spacious, and urban, and their easy online booking system is icing on the cake. -
Review from Rebecca H.
Philadelphia, PA
11/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Tara is my favorite hairstylist of all time. She helped me go from a non-committal semi-short 'do to an actual short-short haircut, and I couldn't be happier. She helped me find a look that is my own, and all I did was give a small amount of feedback - I like my hair long on the front, short in the back, and maybe something a little weird or funky. And then I said, with some incredible amount of trust that I felt I could give her after knowing her for minutes, she could do whatever she wanted.
I ended up with a haircut that I love, fits my style, and is a little on the funky side. Everyone compliments me on it. So, Tara can definitely rock a short haircut, even for someone like me who has had long, boring hair for the entirety of her life.
But wait, there's more! She has kicked ass in the color department as well! Every time she cuts my hair, I come back later for color and my haircut ends up looking twice as cool. It's like the color makes the cut..
But Tara doesn't do highlights for me - she sections off the front and makes it platinum blonde and then makes the rest a cool brown. Or whatever I'm feeling. The coolest thing she did was make my hair look like amethyst, if you can possibly imagine the cool, strong indigo color fading to a light purple and then to super platinum blonde in the front. I get compliments all the time for that creative color.
Anyway, I am a huge fan of Tara as well as the salon. Everyone is friendly as heck and the space is gorgeous. I recommend Lakshmi to everyone i know. -
Review from Jennifer T.
Philadelphia, PA
7/28/2011
I thought maybe I'd switch it up from my other usual salon (Laskshmi is around the corner from my office) and gave a haircut with Tara a whirl.
She took her time asking me how I wanted my hair to look, we decided to cut major short layers in my long straight hair to give it some texture and "movement." After a great wash and cut, she flat ironed my hair to perfection. The whole experience was so relaxing, I fell asleep in the chair and did that awkward jot-awake thing. Luckily, Tara has a great sense of humor and we laughed about it before she sent me on my way.
My hair is growing out and still looks good, but my bangs look awful and choppy. The original short fringey look was cute, but too high maintenance for me to come back every few weeks for a trim. I'd highly recommend anyone to go here, but will probably head back to my fave salon across town. -
Review from Megan Y.
Philadelphia, PA
4/14/2011
I want Rene to cut my hair forever.
When I started seeing her (years ago), she created my go-to hair cut, a perfectly-executed bob that looks fantastic even when it air dries after I've fallen into a river. (I am not even kidding - people complimented the cut even after I had literally fallen into a river while whitewater rafting.) If that isn't a great cut, I don't know what is.
A couple of weeks ago, Rene did my wedding hair, and Ali did my make-up. The results were phenomenal. Ali listened to my rants about make-anxiety and made sure I looked natural. Rene made my short hair into an amazing updo.
I can't recommend them highly enough. -
Review from Aline M.
Philadelphia, PA
7/25/2011
Really happy with my updo crafted by my talented stylist Shaughn. Looked great in person and very meticulous in the back, but didn't photograph that well from the front oddly enough, through no fault of hers. Loved the curls and waves, lasted days after I took down the updo.
Also got to give a shout out to Danielle, who gave me lovely chocolate highlights almost a year ago. Finally got around to touching them up, bc they grew out so nice and natural without any brassiness and minimal fading. For someone with as hectic a schedule as mine, thats much appreciated. -
Review from Sophia S.
4/30/2011
I am SO happy I switched to seeing Lauren here at Lakshmi. She does great work and is really willing to talk to me about my hair routine and needs.
I am a teacher and don't get dolled up for my 14 year olds, but still don't want to feel disheveled...Lauren helped me find the right products and cut so that I can wash and wear when I want but also have a style I love when I have time to do it.
Plus I love that you can book appointments online and get email reminders. -
Review from Maureen C.
Philadelphia, PA
5/23/2011
Lauren is amazing -- of all the hairdressers I've ever had, she's the best at really paying attention to what I like about my hair and making the most of it. I have a ton of wavy, blonde hair and she makes it look awesome. I get constant compliments.
Also! She doesn't slather my head with gross hair products. Two thumbs up, Lauren! -
Review from Meg G.
Philadelphia, PA
5/28/2011
I have been going to the same stylist and salon for almost 6 years now so when I decided to try to find a new place, I was feeling rather picky.
I tried a salon in Northern Liberties that was recommended by a friend but receive a not so great cut. I was desperate to get the cut fixed before returning to work Monday Morning. I called Lakshmi on a whim and they had an appointment less than two hours later that I immediately took! When I arrived at the salon I couldn't help but notice how efficient, clean, and kind all of the stylists were.
I was looking to go from a mid length cut to a complete short cut and I was feeling nervous about being at a new place and making such a drastic change. My stylist, Michele Wheeler, took the time to talk to me to find out what I was looking for. I think she could tell I was feeling nervous about a second haircut of the day, especially at a new place, so she took all the necessary steps to make me feel completely comfortable.
Michele gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever received. Her technique of cutting was amazing! She gave my hair a basic shape of the short cut I was looking for before she went in and made cuts and changes to different parts. Her style is very meticulous and precise and you can tell she gets kind of lost in her work.
I sent my partner there (who was also having terrible luck at finding a new stylist) and she LOVED Michele's personality, style, and cut!
Michele is our new stylist and we would recommend her to anyone! -
Review from Felicia D.
Philadelphia, PA
My hairdresser and my hair celebrated their fourth anniversary of wedded bliss the other day. You many think they're still in the honeymoon phase, but girl, when you are getting it good, you don't ask questions.
Danielle, who is co-owner of Lakshmi, has never mangled my cut or pressured me to get services I don't want (I'm still at the stage of defiantly plucking grays rather than coloring them). Instead she listens to the hair's needs and interests, even when it mostly whines.
Natural products from Phyto keep things lubricated with plant extracts and sexy smells. Though the hair prefers monogamy, a few times other stylists have blown it out, and it didn't mind at all.Listed in: Old City To-Do, Shopping with Glamorpuss, Stellar Servers, Fountain of Youth
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/18/2008 First to Review
Lakshmi Hair Studio is the new salon owned by former Strands cutter extraordinaire, Danielle Carr.… Read more »
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Review from Kristina C.
Philadelphia, PA
3/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Let me tell you, my hair was a grown out hot mess, and so I was a little nervous about having to find a new salon, but thanks to Yelp, I went to Lakshmi and got Dee to cut my hair. (I have naturally curly hair but always wear it straight.) LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Dee, she is amazing! I have never ever had a stylist take so much time to make sure that my hair was perfect in ever detail. I didn't feel like she was just rushing to get me out the door to get the next person in. Dee was incredibly nice to talk to and we had no problem having a great conversation the entire time. She made my hair absolutely perfect, and that is a huge feat with my curly hair going with a straight cut.
This has just been such an amazing experience...I got a great shampoo and then sat and drank coffee during my cut.....AND they offer online scheduling....what a concept right? Thank you Lakshmi for being in this century with letting us schedule online!
All of the staff that I interacted with was sooo nice, every person in there was happy and the whole vibe of the place was just glorious. The price was exactly what I paid other places, which made me so happy! They offer a ton of services and I will going back and will never go astray from Lakshmi (and Dee)! -
Review from Kathy S.
Philadelphia, PA
3/31/2011
I went for the first time last night-- great experience! Michelle is an amazing stylist, especially for blondes. I scheduled a trim but had been meaning to get something done with my dark blonde hair for a while. I told her my ideas and she agreed to stay longer to do what I really wanted She was great-- she knew exactly what 'ombre' was and executed it with finesse.
The rest of the staff were warm and friendly throughout the whole appointment, from the assistants to the front desk staff. I really appreciated the salon's cleanliness and organization.
Highly recommend. -
Review from Lisa L.
Philadelphia, PA
8/28/2010
I have no salon loyalty. I think I have some mild psychological issues with both my hair (curly, thick and unmanageable) and the process of getting it styled - the pampering, the small talk, the scissors right in front of my eyes... So I have been to a lot of salons in the past few years in my search for a good experience.
This is one of my favorites. Even though I showed up almost a half hour late (traffic and parking), Joe still honored my appointment and did a great job on my hair. He made conversation, but not in a pushy way... we talked about cyclists and stuff. Although he didn't actually cut off too much length, it feels gloriously light, and my bangs and layers make me feel like a 60's glamour girl (which is a good thing). It is a little pricey for my grad student salary, but it might be worth it to me to become a regular. -
Review from Anjali M.
Philadelphia, PA
6/4/2008
I've waited a year to cut my hair because
#1 - I didn't want to let go of my highlights that were a-w-e-s-o-m-e
#2 - I was scared to face city prices in hair salons
#3 - I'm going home soon.
But, lately, my hair was just getting unmanageable. My highlights looked bad because my hair grew and they just looked odd. My hair just didn't really fall on my face nicely anymore.
I've looked and looked for hair salons since January. Got a coupon for Bubbles. That promotion expired. Searched some more. Forgot about it. Ah what the hell, I need a haircut. I stumbled upon this one looking through the Events posted on Yelp.
I'm a student. I've waited a year for a haircut. This place was definitely reasonably priced for my liking. The student and children discounts run Tuesdays and Wednesdays only FYI. Perfect. I asked for a stylist instead of a senior or master stylist, so clearly I'm very cheap :-P
BUT the service I received there was definitely the best I've received in a while! I had Janine and she was awesome. The stylists had a light day (probably due to the rain) and got their hair did for their big bash for First Friday this week. And Janine's mom was there for some services as well. But I was definitely not left in the cold. She listened to what I wanted and was very careful not to go too short or scissor-happy with my hair which was great. My highlights are nearly gone and now look like funky tips at the end of my locks.
The staff here are really welcoming. After traversing in the rain from Center City to Olde City and to come into a hair salon and be asked if I need a glass of water, just lovely. I know that's the fanfare of other places as well, but under the circumstances, it was very welcome.
My hair and I am so ready for summer :) And for my upcoming days and nights of studying for finals ;)Listed in: Live like a student or a…
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Review from Kathleen K.
Philadelphia, PA
8/23/2010
Wow. Love Robin. My friend has always had such cute haircuts and when I complained about not finding a stylist I liked, she told me about Lakshmi. She said I must go to Robin. I've been there a couple times now and have been very satisfied both times.
Whenever I usually ask hairstylists to give me a new look or get creative, they don't. I think it's because they're afraid of what I might think if they go "too" crazy. Well, the first time I asked Robin to get creative with my basic bob, she gave me bangs. I hadn't had bangs since I was a kid. I wasn't crazy about them at first but they really really grew on me and I got so many compliments about my new haircut.
The second time was just a couple days ago... My hair went from being an overgrown mess to an adorable super short haircut. I gave Robin creative license and she did NOT disappoint. I was afraid of what my boyfriend would think about such short hair and he LOVED it. Imediately. No "getting used to" stage needed. My first couple hours at work and I've gotten a slew of compliments on my new cut. I love love love it and Robin is the absolute best!
Thanks Robin!!!! -
Review from Michelle C.
Philadelphia, PA
10/9/2009 1 Check-in Here
Why does red dye have to fade into orange? Ugh, my crazy two-toned-colored hair was begging me for a hair cut so I made an appointment at Lakshimi. Since I didn't know the difference between a Master and Junior stylist, other than the price, the receptionist paired me with a junior stylist, Kaylyn. Here's a quick rundown of my appointment:
-I was greeted warmly and offered some coffee, water and tea.
- My stylist came by and gave me a quick hair consultation.
-Had my hair washed, and the lady apparently doesn't like Dove shampoo because she noticed the "smell" in my hair.
-During my hair cut, I was told a Flyers player was sitting around the mirror (corner) from me!
-Star gazed at the supposed Flyers player and then realized I don't know anyone/anything in/about Hockey.
-Zoned out and noticed that guys like Lakshimi too because the guy/girl client ratio was about even.
-Paid $50 for my haircut with a credit card and was told tip had to be in cash. So I awkwardly fumbled for cash then noticed the ATM in the back. -
Review from h m.
Salt Lake City, UT
5/12/2008
I've followed Robin from Strands to East End to Lakshmi and have yet to be dissapointed! She is unbelievably talented and is honestly one of the nicest people you'll ever meet!
The vibe of the salon is chill, staff are friendly, can't say enough good things about this place!Listed in: Where I go to get purtied up!
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Review from Tracey L.
Issaquah, WA
12/4/2009
Lauren came highly recommended from a friend of mine and I was a bit nervous. I've always had short hair and felt that the $8 haircut places were just as good as high-end salons.
I took a leap of faith and scheduled an appointment for a cut and color. I've been a blonde my entire life and I dyed my hair myself. I was tired of the look and decided to let Lauren have her way with my hair.
She took the time to get to know me and my tastes. She listened and wasn't afraid to make suggestions or correct my misconceptions. She ended up doing a beautiful job on the color and cut. The color is a shade darker than my natural color and has a few subtle blonde highlights. I love it.
All my fears about spending the money on a cut and color have vanished. That said, I'm still pretty cheap and don't LIKE to spend the money but now know that she's worth it.
The salon itself is very beautiful and all the staff were friendly if a bit distant. -
Review from Stacey S.
San Francisco, CA
2/19/2009
My first haircut/color in Philly! I also have done zero hair styling since September, so my color was a bit "unnatural" (two tones with bad roots).
Lauren did an amazing job! My hair looks gorgeous and she listened to what I needed and used great professional judgment. I loved her and I loved feeling pampered in the salon overall. They serve tea, hang up your coat for you, it's nice.
My only criticism is that I thought it was not going to be as pricey as it turned out to be. It was kind of a shock, but whatever - I look good and I needed it! Awesome, Awesome!!! -
Review from laura k.
Ambler, PA
7/2/2010 4 Check-ins Here
I've been having Liz cut my hair for about 6 years now -I followed her from Salon Thalia to Lakshmi and I love the new location and highly recommend Liz wherever she goes.
All the staff at Lakshmi is friendly, the hair washers almost always give me a great head massage and are great at gauging if I am feeling the need to relax and be quiet or chat me up.
Liz has followed my hair whims allllll over the place in the past years, helping me reinterpret tiny photos, vague descriptions ("sort of a modified mohawk") into consistently awesome hairdos. She's got serious skills to take on my crazy requests, cos I rarely ask for simple and change up my style once or twice a year. Plus we generally end up laughing our asses off a number of times throughout my appointments, which is a plus when I am going to get pampered - I like to be happy! She is also informative but never pushy with the product/service sell.
I also like the online booking for appointments, saving me the hassle of trying to figure out availability before picking up the phone. I also love that I can almost always find metered street parking nearby. I just wish it was a lil closer to home so I could pop in for a bang trim sometimes! -
Review from Laura M.
Philadelphia, PA
6/24/2009
You know when you get a haircut, and you have to put on a happy face because your stylist still has sharp objects in their hand? So you pretend that it's great.....then you run home and agonize in the mirror for hours, figuring that maybe in the time that it took you to get home, your hair has grown at least 0.00001 inches, and it'll grow out in no time.
Ok, this is not the experience I've had here. In fact, quite the opposite. Although I was admittedly a bit nervous when I was matched up with Becky because we are so different (her straight-forward and no-frills, me mumbling and indecisive), I haven't been happier with my hair in years. For a change, my hair is healthy AND the style that I want it. I've only been to her a few times so far, but I defintely think she's a keeper.
That aside, what puts me at ease is the wide array of clients that walk in through the door... from Center City suits to your classic NoLibs hipsters, young, old, men, women, women with little lap puppies...reminds me that I'm not in a hair cutting factory and that if I wanted to go with a more extreme change, they'd probably find a way to make it work for me.
Also, great support staff, always extremely friendly. Pricey, yes, but I've paid more for terrible service and bad results... so i find it's worth it. -
Review from Christina W.
Philadelphia, PA
1/20/2010
I've been getting my hair cut by Lauren for years and I followed her from Head Area to Lakshmi. She's a great listener (as well as a wonderful friend). I have never been disappointed by her suggestions and my hair always looks healthy & beautiful when she's finished. Most times when she's done, I don't want to leave her chair!
The staff at Lakshmi is very friendly; greeting with a warm welcome and offering beverages while you wait. The location for the salon is great too. It's in heart of Old City so if you're appointment is scheduled for the middle of the day, you've got plenty of options if you have time afterward to shop, eat or just walk around.
The salon accepts credit cards and there's also an ATM machine tucked in the corner if you're forgetful like myself and need to grab cash to tip the girls (or guys)! Also, Lakshmi has recently started using Bumble & Bumble products; my favorite! -
Review from Carolyn L.
Philadelphia, PA
11/1/2010
More like 3 1/2 stars. I have loved my color (Ali) the past four times I've been. I have liked my haircut once (Rene). I've brought in pictures and everything, and I feel like Ali gets it, and Rene doesn't. Next time I need a trim I'll go back, but for overall hair style, Rene and I weren't compatible. A shame too, because I love Ali!
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Review from Jeannie B.
Philadelphia, PA
8/11/2010
I started going to Lauren at Lakshmi in January, and both she and the salon are awesome. I'm not going to lie, I chose to go to Lauren when I made my first appointment based on her bio on their website, because she seemed like she could do the type of cut I was looking for. I went in with super long hair, and asked her to cut it all off and give me a cute short cut (I went in with a picture of what I wanted and she did a great job giving me the look I wanted, but modifying it for me and my hair type). Since then, I've been going to her regularly, and I always leave extremely happy. I have extremely thick hair, but Lauren does a great job on it, and takes her time, so I always leave looking great.
Everyone at the salon is super friendly and nice. Their online booking makes my life so much easier. And the fact that I can go in for a quick clean up in between cuts is a life saver since I like my short hair so much, but it's so thick and grows so fast it gets a little unruly within a few weeks. -
Review from Lindsay T.
Brooklyn, NY
9/3/2010
It was the first time I cried the entire way home after a haircut. I've had hair dressers that don't speak any English do better cuts than I got last night.
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Review from Sarah T.
Wellesley, MA
3/25/2011
Lauren at Lakshmi is a total goddess. I went to her to fix a my very short curly hair cut, and she knew exactly what to do. She asked me what I didn't like about the cut I'd gotten and what I did like, and managed to salvage everything good about the cut while getting rid of everything I didn't like. A+ for her listening and cutting skills. She was also very supportive of working with my natural curl and texture instead of wanting to straighten it. Definitely worth every penny.
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Review from tracy m.
New York, NY
5/14/2011
I have a few obsessions. One of them is hair and another is Stella Tennant! For the past six months I have been getting my long tresses cut shorter and shorter every six weeks with the end goal to be short and dark just like Stella. The "final" cut wasn't supposed to happen until next week at the salon that has been cutting my hair the last six months. However, I called Lakshmi this morning to see if there were any cancelations today and could someone PLEASE cut my hair short. A friend of Danielle's, but never visited the salon, I knew she wouldn't steer me wrong when I asked for some hair stylist advice! I got a last minute cut & color with two people who have never touched my hair. Tara did the color & Kaylin cut about 5" off my hair. OMG...why did it take me so long to do this??? I LOVE my hair and have nothing but glowing, positive feedback about the salon! To go to a brand new salon, to brand new people to get a short hair cut is brave! I lived to tell this story so you have nothing to fear! Thank you, Lakshmi! Stella Tennant haircut accomplished!
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Review from Susan C.
Swedesboro, NJ
11/25/2010
We walked in cold and were treated and greeted with respect and courtesy. I had a few questions before making an appointment. The Saturday receptionist was lovely to us. I am ashamed to say I didn't get her name. She recommended Liz, and boy am I glad! I love my hairdcut style. Liz is a really good conversationalist and put me at ease with her manner. I get my haircut every six weeks and I am very obsessive about my hair. One of those things, I guess. Love, love , loved Lakshmi. Thank you.
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Review from Samantha S.
Philadelphia, PA
4/8/2009
I just followed my stylist here from American Mortals, and as much as I was afraid of this switch, I truly am glad she did it. This salon is much more professional with better and a wider selection of products. The assistant staff were so sweet too! Not to mention the the place was beautiful on the inside. Awesome!
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Review from Ilana P.
Philadelphia, PA
10/18/2010 1 Check-in Here
I've been going to Dee at Lakshmi for a few months now and I think that she is great. She takes the time to sit with me and get an idea of what I want and then we go over what will work with my hair. She took me from shoulder length to a pixie cut for summer and I felt very confident with the cut (making that kind of leap can be a bit unnerving with a new stylist). I've since grown my hair out a bit for the cooler weather and she has been wonderful with working with cutting my hair so that it grows out well but still looks cute. I also like the fact that I can schedule my own appointments and I never get a guilt trip if I don't come in exactly every 4 weeks. I would highly recommend Lakshmi and Dee to anyone looking for a cut that will flatter their face and work with their lifestyle.
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Review from Suzy H.
Philadelphia, PA
6/29/2010
I hadn't gotten my hair cut in over a year and based on the reviews on yelp I decided to give this place a try. They have an online booking system, so I scheduled my appointment the day before- so easy! I did not know any of the stylists but I picked Dee. She cut and styled my hair perfectly! I love my hair style. She was very friendly and gave me one of the best cuts I've ever had. She also was very helpful in answering any questions I had about the products she used. I have been jumping around to different hair salons the past 2 years, but finally have found the place for me. I already scheduled my next appointment. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Review from Carrie B.
Philadelphia, PA
10/13/2010
I'm new to philly and chose this salon because it is close to my apartment and has a good rating on Yelp. I called to make an appointment and they had an opening for me the next day.
I have a reverse angle bob that I am trying to grow out. It was important to me to get some shape back in my hair, without losing a lot of length. My stylist was Michelle, who took the time to listened to my concerns. She gave suggestions, asked questions, and explained what she was doing before she did it. She was really professional and educated.
My cut with blow dry was 65 dollars, which could be too much for some, but I'm a fan.
My hair looks great and I would definitely go back again. -
Review from Kaitlin L.
Philadelphia, PA
3/25/2010 5 Check-ins Here
I recently moved into the city, and have been stressing about finding a place to get my hair cut and highlighted. I have been going to the same person since I was 11, so minor panic attacks ensued while trying to find a location.
I at first was a bit wary of Lakshmi. I've passed by it many times and wasn't really a fan of being on display while getting my hair done. However, this actually ended up being my main form of entertainment. (I went on St. Patrick's Day; one of the best people watching days in Old City)
I called to schedule a highlight and was told Joe would be my stylist. (As a plus, you can also schedule an appointment through their website online; I love love when I can do things online!)
Joe was really easy to talk to and friendly. He also did a great job! I don't really have anything crazy about my hair, but I somehow always end up looking streaky for a few days after; this time, it looked great immediately.
The salon gave me an overall good vibe; I think I have found my new salon!Listed in: All Things Old and City-like
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Review from jenny v.
Philadelphia, PA
7/26/2008
As my glorious red hair faded to orange, I got a little antsy to return to something a little more natural before going to visit my parents. I called around to my previous success stories, and they were all booked up. Puttering around on Yelp landed me on Lakshmi's stylish website - superficiality is the name of the game, and they had me at graphic beauty. Not to mention they found an opening for me that afternoon!
This place is open and clean and just as gorgeous as she seemed to be on the Internet. What happened next could have ended in disaster and tears... when I said "blond", Robin took my hair's side and resisted a full-on bleach-out, suggesting instead that we cover it up with an ashy shade to mask the orange until nature took its course. I was terrified, and she wasn't kidding when she said it might look dark to me. Had this happened anywhere else, I'd have gone running for the quickest fix CVS had to offer me, but the longer I sat, the more I liked it. Throw a cute cut into the mix and I knew I'd be okay. These gals did me right. -
Review from Dee G.
Philadelphia, PA
4/1/2010
Great cut and color from Joe - he was super nice, very professional, and really took the time to make sure that I got what i wanted. The atmosphere was very chill - great music and friendly people. Only drawbacks are that it was pretty pricey ($185 for cut&color) and it is a bit awkward being on display with a head full of foils.
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Review from Emily R.
Philadelphia, PA
10/15/2009
I have tried several salons since moving to Philly and I am so glad to have finally found Liz at Lakshmi. She did a fabulous job on my colour, keeping it dark without looking unnatural, which is difficult to do. The cut she gave me was exactly what I asked for and so flattering. Then one of the owners, Robin, applied lashes that my friends were so impressed with. I walked out feeling like a million dollars for less than two hundred bucks. My search is over-huzzah!
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Review from Emilie F.
Philadelphia, PA
7/14/2010
Went to Lauren for a cut and color this week. It was my first time to the salon. Everyone was friendly, professional and seemed to have a great relationship with each other and their clients. Lauren gave me the most beautiful coppery-red color and a great cut (I'm growing my hair out and it was in a seriously awkward stage.) She cleaned it up, made it look awesome and I feel like I really didn't lose any leangth. A great overall expeirence.
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Review from Sally f.
Philadelphia, PA
10/22/2009
I can only base my experience on the one hairdresser i have been to here...and becky is amazing. ive never - before her- had a cool short hircut that actually works with my hair. shes a hair genius.
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Review from C F.
Philadelphia, PA
10/25/2010
I don't like getting my hair cut. Been to different places throughout the city- Lauren knew exactly what I wanted and I'm happy to have found a hairdresser that I will look forward to going back to!
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Review from Megan K.
Updated - 6/28/2008
got my eye brows threaded here for the 1st time. it was really cool and lasted waayyyy longer then a wax.check it out
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