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November 2023 by Kaylz
I love reyena(sorry I’m probably spelling her name wrong) so personable. Listens and does your hair wonderfully. This is always a treat for me to come here, and man, does she make that treat special!
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July 2023 by DC
Maureen was my stylist for the first time today. She listened to my concerns and made some suggestions and proceeded to give me one of the best haircuts that I've had in decades! She's also very kind and sweet!Thank you Maureen!!!Services: Shampoo & conditioning
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March 2023 by Bushra
This is for hair and makeup services at Philips Pelusi Fox Chapel. If I could, I would give them a BOLD, NEGATIVE 5 star review severallll times.Terrible is the word. They do not have the right equipment or products to provide either of these services. The curlers are ancient and do not even heat the hair, the makeup quality is terrible. The boxes that were fished out to do my makeup looked they were purchased years ago from a garage sale. Makeup brushes were not washed. Talk about hygiene. For your face. Wowww.The person who did my hair and makeup did spend time on my hair but with age old equipment what do you expect? I was supposed to get soft curls and this is how my hair looked as soon as I reached home and then 1 hour later for the photoshoot. NO CURLS, not even a hint of curls. Can you even believe a curling iron was used looking at the photos?I had stressed repeatedly that I did not want to take any chances as it was my maternity shoot but the results were horrible. No consultation was provided prior to this, nothing offered even though I emailed, sent photos and requested one.My makeup… that’s another story.. I could see the people in the salon, their own co-workers, looking at me a little taken aback as my face was being painted on. I knew it wouldn’t turn out good (chair was turned back to the mirror). When I got up to see the end result, I immediately fought back tears.My makeup was like layers on a cake. THICK, several layered foundation that you could see all the strokes of. The powders used - setting powder, eyeshadows were all like dust sitting on my face. Again, with the quality of makeup products they use, the age-old makeup kits and dirty brushes what do they expect? And the neck was completelyyyyy ignored. That’s makeup basics 101. So while my face looked like Fizbo the clown, my neck was stark naked. Not even a touch of foundation. I came home and my husband just looked at me quietly. I immediately washed my face and ended up doing my makeup myself in the car on the way to the shoot.That’s another thing. A 1 hour 45 appointment took 2 hour 15 mins making me rush to my shoot as I had to rush home, strip my face of all that they had put on. I don’t have any photos because I didn’t want to scar my future self with any mementos of the HORRIBLE makeup.Also, my hairline was caked with the powder and foundation used. I didn’t have time to wash my hair and ended up having to use a new wet beauty blender to dab the products out.If I could, I wouldn’t even let a person I don’t like get their makeup hair done here. This salon REALLYYY needs to upgrade the products and equipment they use and to stop promising they can provide any of these services. My 12 year old niece can do a better job of hair and makeup than them!
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February 2023 by April Swanger
I should’ve left this a long time ago. I have fine hair and never in my life could find a place (chain, small) that could cut my hair and leave it feeling fresh and feeling like it had volume, until I went here a few years ago. Every single stylist has skill and training. From start to finish that interact with you to get you exactly what you want. Will always go back!
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January 2023 by Mikalyn Wheeler
I had been growing my hair out for a year and looked forward to getting the cut I wanted with my hair being long enough. My previous stylist (a gem I found at Supercuts) was no longer there, though, so i decided to go somewhere "nice". I remembered Philip Pelusi from when they were at Pittsburgh Mills so I figured I'd go there again!The hair stylist I initially had when I came for my appointment here was at a lower rate and didn't seem very confident/experienced. I was coming for a layered and textured V cut. I was given a mirror to see the back of my hair three times during my appointment with her and each time i looked back, I saw flat hair with a weak u at best. If my appointment had stopped there and that's all my experience here was, this would be a slightly different review (maybe 3 stars?)But....another hairdresser (Katrina!) intervened. She seemed to see a struggle and see that things weren't really adding up. I feel like she knew I was trying to keep length so, in trying to figure out the best course of action, she had me stand and turn a bit so she could see where my hair sat and what could be done. At this point, I had been ready to cry because my hair was NOT right at all. I did start tearing up and barely got out some assertion after she was starting to fix things, saying I don't mind if some of my hair needs to be shorter for me to get some good layers and texture in my hair. This woman was able to take that and work with it. She immediately started getting some layers into my hair and fixing some of the problem.I'm always pretty meek at hair appointments, even with a comfortable and confident stylist doing my hair. There are several hair appointments I have left just planning to deal with it, grow it out and try someone else next time. I couldn't speak up with the stylist I started off with because I was already starting to sense she was a little inexperienced and uncertain and didn't want to break her, so to speak. I definitely didn't want to confuse her and lose all my hair in that appointment either.With Katrina, though, I felt comfortable saying something. Though I was too emotional to say more of what I should have, what I said made a difference. Anything good that came from that appointment was because of Katrina. My hair has layers and some texture. The V cut is not as defined as I'd like, but that's on me for being ready to bawl my face off and just...wanting to leave, ha.I know I still wasn't totally happy with my hair and wanted to cry whenever I thought about it so, instead of just going somewhere else, I decided to call the salon and find out who the intervening stylist was. We talked on the phone for a good bit about how I was feeling and what I wanted to do. We talked about the initial stylist I had and whatnot. I, then, made an appointment to fix my hair and was just, approached with so much compassion and understanding. 5 stars!*I want to make this very clear....My intial stylist was Rhianna.While, yes, she seemed kind of inexperienced and maybe lacking in confidence at points, it's not all on her. I could have spoken up more. I could have brought the pictures I had lined up for my appointment. There are a lot of things I could have done that might have avoided all of this which is why my appointment with her alone wouldn't be getting some crazy angry review.She was excited to cut my hair and had great energy. She was so so kind and great to talk to and, when I was clearly emotional, she was graceful to the very end and handled herself well. While I enjoyed her as a person, I just don't believe she was the right stylist for me. She may be the right stylist for someone else and, with the passion she has for cutting hair, she deserves to find her people and further her experience.If you are looking for a stylist who cares about what she's doing and wants your hair to be healthy, she is worth trying. If you have pictures to back you up, I recommend bringing them, absolutely. Please don't allow me to
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December 2022 by Carol Y
I wanted a haircut before the holidays and my usual stylist in Shadyside is not available. This salon gave me a same day appointment and may be this is why it is available.I have short hair and had a haircut with Rheanna. I only need the lower part of the back cleaned, but she cut the upper part as well and it is uneven. I have an almost bald patch in the back. Doesn't know how to do soft layers. If you have short hair, ask for someone else.Will get my usual stylist to fix the haircut next week.
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September 2022 by Katie Vautrain
Huge shout out to Maureen. Four weeks ago, she fixed a cut that I’d received elsewhere. Yesterday she colored my hair & shaped my hair to the cut she knows I want and waxed my brows. I couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend Maureen.Services: Hairstyling
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May 2022 by Ashley
Out of all the Philip locations the staff here are “LEGIT”And thoroughTaking the SCIENCE of hair care to another level
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February 2022 by Tia Wright
Sarah at the Waterworks Philip Pelusi saved me from a hair disaster. She was able to salvage the remains from the worst haircut of my life that I had received somewhere else, I am so thankful that she got me in so quickly! Very professional and reassured me through the whole process, even gave me a plan of how to grow my hair back out to the length that I want. Will definitely book with her again!
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January 2022 by kiki 101
Rude and unprofessional stylist!!!!I stopped by at the salon in Fox Chapel with my teenager daughter and showed the VIDEO of what kind hair my daughter wants to have( basically it was just a cut and highlights).It was very detailed video. I was told it will cost us around $170 and if my daughter would add something, the price will go up. That’s fine. We scheduled the appointment. My daughter couldn’t wait to have her hair done, it would be her first time, her special time! The receptionist called me 1 day before the appointment to confirm and said that the stylist Charlie will be my daughter stylist! Next day I asked my mom to take my daughter and I would stop by after work and pay for the service. When my daughter and mom entered the salon , they were told that price WAS CHANGED from $170 to $500!!!!!!!! They asked simply “Why”? The stylist Charlie said « because she’s such a great stylist!!!!”. Soooo, when the receptionist was calling me to confirm the appointment with Charlie, she didn’t know that SHE is a “ such a high volume “ stylist????. My daughter didn’t add anything and she wanted even less job to be done on her hair….. but $500 it’s ridiculous!!!! But what really upset me , as a mom, that “super” stylist Charlie was laughing when my daughter was leaving the salon in tears!!!!!! So unprofessional, so rude! Never come back to them ever!
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January 2022 by kathy moran
Always a great experience...Rhonda does an amazing job with my lack of hair. Adds so much volume and shape .THANK YOU
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November 2021 by Leslie P.
I went there for an appointment on Friday but the stylist i was booked with wa running so behind I had to go back Saturday. The stylist that cut (butchered) my hair was very nice and I thought she knew what she was doing, I get a pixie cut, not a buzz cut which is what it looks like but a pixie...I even had pictures!! I wanted to love it, I tried to stay open minded BUT, it's so effing uneven and there's absolutely no style to it, it's definitely not an updated ,styled, pixie cut... it's a buzz cut! I'm a senior on a fixed income, I paid $52 with the tip and alls I can do is cry and pray it grows fast. I spent more money yesterday on hats from Amazon, I don't want to be seen in public. I want my money back and this cut is so bad that I'll go to the magistrate if need be!! Looking to get a great updated style? Don't go to the Philip Pelusi in Fox Chapel!
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September 2021 by Justine C.
Great experience! Worth every dollar!!Shout out to Maureen..... You are Awesome Girl!!!!
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August 2021 by G Smith
Would prefer when getting my haircut the stylist focused on my hair , not whisper to front desk right behind my back about price trying to be discreet in the middle of my haircut. very petty . Then act surprised when I give you a tip as a walk in. Start welcoming your customers and stop judging them when they walk in door . Focus on your craft not how much you can charge . You cut my hair with clippers not even a scissor fade , which is nothing special .
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August 2021 by Traveling Trish
I have been going to Philip Pelusi salon for a while now. I have always had great service every time I had a color or cut. My appointments were rescheduled for the next time I needed services and my cosmetologist always knew how to cut and color my hair without explanation. I never had to explain after the first time I went. It was like pushing the easy button.
