Ania Hair Studio & Spa

Last week I decided to live on the edge and go to a new salon for a haircut. Not an easy decision for me as I have very curly hair and have gone to the same stylist for 15 + years BUT I wanted something different. I read up on the Ouidad haircut and thought ""this could work for me, it's definitely time for a change!"" I can't say that I was expecting much as I've spent what seems like forever trying to get a look that works for me without taking forever to do. I've had no luck at all so I went in very skeptical, with relatively low expectations. \r \r All I can say is WOW - what a smart choice going with Ania's and Debi!!! I've gone from working an hour in the morning trying to get my hair into some semblance of order to an amazing look which takes me 15 minutes... tops! \r \r I walked in with my steadfast barrettes that I've worn for over 2 years while my hair ""grew out"" (read got bigger and bigger and bigger and could no longer be controlled, styled or anything other than hang there) to a haircut that's ""sassy"", fresh and new! \r \r Debi took her time with me - I was unsure what I wanted but like others before me, I wanted something new, different - a change. She was patient, explained what she was doing, what products she was using, how to apply them, how to work on my hair tomorrow when she wouldn't be around to do it for me but would be slept on. Could I do this on my own? Could I look as good tomorrow as I did that day? YES!!!\r \r I do believe the price is a bit more than I'm used to but as a new client I did receive the 15% off and I also mentioned that on the website I'd seen a complimentary deep treatment... I was given both! \r \r This may sound ""hokey"" but I've lived with very thick hair my whole life. I've had a stylist who believed it would eventually weigh itself down and be less ""poofy"" but it didn't happen. Instead, I just made do... the Ouidad haircut took care of that. No more poof, no more big hair - just beautiful curly hair that looks fantastic. \r \r I can't thank Debi enough for the time she took to make me comfortable and to make me look great. I couldn't be happier with the cut or the experience. \r \r Thanks Ania for a wonderful experience!!!\r \r more

Be prepared to have a few people work on your hair. Ask for a simple color job and you get ""your stylist"" working on you, plus a co-worker, plus a ""junior"" stylist in training who may or may not have completed beauty school. And to warn you, the prices on the internet are not what they charge you when you actually go there. They will charge you hundreds more for color compared to what the internet lists. I have never been to a place like this in my life and I used to get my hair styled in LA. It's either the stylists doing whatever she wants or the salon itself ripping you off. A very unsatisfactory salon, and I would go so far as to call them thieves, especially to the younger crowd whom they feel they can take advantage of. Going to the front desk to pay- forget about it- they will keep chatting with one another then after maybe 5-7 minutes they'll acknowledge you and tell you how outrageous your total is. If you question what services you're paying for they will simply say ""have you been here before"" then argue with you over your total. Ugh, terrible salon overall. Avoid a headache more

Be prepared to pay way too much for services if you go to this salon. The prices listed on the internet are a far reach from what the real prices are when you walk into the salon and I'm not sure if my stylist was at fault or the website but I ended up paying hundreds more than I should have for a simple color service. My stylist talked me into a very expensive color service without mentioning the price, she sort of just did her own thing. Furthermore some of the girls at the front desk are extremely rude. I was standing at the front desk waiting to pay and leave and the two front desk girls were chatting while I waited there for at least 5 minutes. Also they have two people doing your hair: a stylist and a stylist-in-training. Terrible experience. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Pros: null Cons: null more

Be prepared to pay way too much for services if you go to this salon. The prices listed on the internet are a far reach from what the real prices are when you walk into the salon and I'm not sure if my stylist was at fault or the website but I ended up paying hundreds more than I should have for a simple color service. My stylist talked me into a very expensive color service without mentioning the price, she sort of just did her own thing. Furthermore some of the girls at the front desk are extremely rude. I was standing at the front desk waiting to pay and leave and the two front desk girls were chatting while I waited there for at least 5 minutes. Also they have two people doing your hair: a stylist and a stylist-in-training. Terrible experience. I would not recommend this place to anyone. more

Where to begin....My BFF and I have been to what feels like every salon in the area... ""SERIOUSLY""....we just couldnt find the right feel.....We walked into ANIAS on impulse on a saturday.....WOW....best decision ever!!!! Love the VIBE! Perfect mix of asthetic, personality, and atmosphere! They are definitely on the ""cutting edge""! We actually enjoyed being at the salon!!! Color and highlights with Patrizia and Kristina ""D"" no brainer.... Then nails with Danielle and Bridgett to finish off!!! We even got checked out by ""ANIA"", herself who was soooo friendly, genuine and ""DOWN TO EARTH""!!! Cant wait for the next GIRLS day!!! more

Today, I had my hair cut and colored by a talented stylist, Cassie, at Ania Hair Studio & Spa of Albany. The entire experience was a treat. After some discussion and viewing of samples, Cassie suggested a color to compliment my complexion. Afterward, I described the cut I wished to have. Over the past year, I let my hair grow out. At Ania Hair Studio, I was hoping to get an updated flattering style appropriate for a woman in her 50's.\r \r Cassie worked miracles on my overly thick and dull hair. After the chocolate-brown color was meticulously applied, Cassie snipped and shaped my wavy locks. The result made me cry for joy. I looked and felt ten years younger. I now have an updated sophisticated style that frames my face and is age-appropriate. Thank you Cassie for making me look younger and making me feel so special. I am eager to return. more

Today, I had my hair cut and colored by a talented stylist, Cassie, at Ania Hair Studio & Spa of Albany. The entire experience was a treat. After some discussion and viewing of samples, Cassie suggested a color to compliment my complexion. Afterward, I described the cut I wished to have. Over the past year, I let my hair grow out. At Ania Hair Studio, I was hoping to get an updated flattering style appropriate for a woman in her 50's.\r \r Cassie worked miracles on my overly thick and dull hair. After the chocolate-brown color was meticulously applied, Cassie snipped and shaped my wavy locks. The result made me cry for joy. I looked and felt ten years younger. I now have an updated sophisticated style that frames my face and is age-appropriate. Thank you Cassie for making me look younger and making me feel so special. I am eager to return. more

I love this place. I've had my hair highlighted and cut/styled twice and both times absolutely loved it. Showed me how to do a style that worked for me, since I don't like to do a lot with my hair. Took the time to make sure everything was to my liking. Have even recommended them to friends and family. Will definitely go back! more

If you would like to go to " the barber shop in brooklyn" with the ghetto attitude that goes on in the middle of the salon the go for it , as for me I'll never be going back !!!!! Get rid of ghetto in the middle of your salon ! more

If you would like to go to " the barber shop in brooklyn" with the ghetto attitude that goes on in the middle of the salon the go for it , as for me I'll never be going back !!!!! Get rid of ghetto in the middle of your salon ! more

I would like to thank everyone at ania's who gave me one of the best experiances iv had at a salon & spa! I was so impressed with the service i recived and all the treatments i had done. The salon and spa area's are clean and tidy and very comfortable and very relaxing. All the staff were very friendly and extreamly welcoming they could not have done more for me. I would recomend ania's hair and spa studio to everyone looking for a great hair cut, great beauty treatments and fantastic service at very reasonable and affordable prices.You would be mad to go anywhere else!\r Good job ania's keep up the good work and a huge thank you to all the staff!!! more

I would like to thank everyone at ania's who gave me one of the best experiances iv had at a salon & spa! I was so impressed with the service i recived and all the treatments i had done. The salon and spa area's are clean and tidy and very comfortable and very relaxing. All the staff were very friendly and extreamly welcoming they could not have done more for me. I would recomend ania's hair and spa studio to everyone looking for a great hair cut, great beauty treatments and fantastic service at very reasonable and affordable prices.You would be mad to go anywhere else!\r Good job ania's keep up the good work and a huge thank you to all the staff!!! more

I had gone here to get my hair done for a formal event I was attending I made my hair appointment 4 hours prior to my event. My hair came out great but it took a little longer than I had expected for it to take that long. I think the girl I had was new she seemed very unsure of her work and how I was going to like it which would have been fine but she stopped every 5 min to ask me a question that she would have asked a teacher in cosmetology school. It made me very nervous but my hair came out great just very glad I allowed so much time. more

I had gone here to get my hair done for a formal event I was attending I made my hair appointment 4 hours prior to my event. My hair came out great but it took a little longer than I had expected for it to take that long. I think the girl I had was new she seemed very unsure of her work and how I was going to like it which would have been fine but she stopped every 5 min to ask me a question that she would have asked a teacher in cosmetology school. It made me very nervous but my hair came out great just very glad I allowed so much time. more

I have been complaining about my dry frizzy hair forever. My son gave me a gift card to Ania's to try the Oiudad line of products. My stylist, Debi, took her time and did a wonderful job treating, styling and explaining the process to me. It has been a long time since I felt good about my hair. If you have curly hair you need the right products. But without the knowledge on how to use the products and a good cut you will just be throwing money out the window. I highly recommend taking the time and learn from Debi . She is certified in Ouidad products and knows her craft ! Thank you Debi for a great hair day and I know many more will follow. more

I went to Ania Hair Studio & Spa on Aug 21, 2010 to have my makeup done for a friend's wedding. The makeup girl did not spray the lipstick or lipgloss she used on me with alcohol prior to application, but I assumed it didn't matter since she used an applicator. I have never had a blister or herpes before in my life. I didn't share drinks or kiss anyone other than my herpes free husband that weekend. I was concerned when my upper lip started to hurt Monday morning at work. I went to the bathroom, looked in the mirror and was shocked to see three tiny blisters on my top lip. Gestation period for herpes is 2-12 days. If you have gotten herpes within this time span after going to Ania, I suggest putting a tip into the Better Business Bureau. Shame on Ania for giving me herpes! Ania Hair Studio & Spa: Makeup for a day, HERPES for a lifetime. more

I went to Ania Hair Studio & Spa on Aug 21, 2010 to have my makeup done for a friend's wedding. The makeup girl did not spray the lipstick or lipgloss she used on me with alcohol prior to application, but I assumed it didn't matter since she used an applicator. I have never had a blister or herpes before in my life. I didn't share drinks or kiss anyone other than my herpes free husband that weekend. I was concerned when my upper lip started to hurt Monday morning at work. I went to the bathroom, looked in the mirror and was shocked to see three tiny blisters on my top lip. Gestation period for herpes is 2-12 days. If you have gotten herpes within this time span after going to Ania, I suggest putting a tip into the Better Business Bureau. Shame on Ania for giving me herpes! Ania Hair Studio & Spa: Makeup for a day, HERPES for a lifetime. more

I went to Ania Hair Studio & Spa on Aug 21, 2010 to have my makeup done for a friend's wedding. The makeup girl did not spray the lipstick or lipgloss she used on me with alcohol prior to application, but I assumed it didn't matter since she used an applicator. I have never had a blister or herpes before in my life. I didn't share drinks or kiss anyone other than my herpes free husband that weekend. I was concerned when my upper lip started to hurt Monday morning at work. I went to the bathroom, looked in the mirror and was shocked to see three tiny blisters on my top lip. Gestation period for herpes is 2-12 days. If you have gotten herpes within this time span after going to Ania, I suggest putting a tip into the Better Business Bureau. Shame on Ania for giving me herpes! Ania Hair Studio & Spa: Makeup for a day, HERPES for a lifetime. more

I must tell all you ladies out there. I had the best facial of my life with Dawn at Ania's. There have been many facials, but never one such as this one. Felt like a new woman. Dawn is the consummate professional, Pros: A FABULOUS facial more

I've been going to Ania's Salon for years and overall I have nothing bad to say about the place... but I'm a realist. Of course by that I just mean I don't have unrealistic expectations. Have there been mix-ups with appointments, yeah, but things happen. As much as we all wish to have the perfect experience when we go somewhere, it can possibly be consistently perfect. Its a noble idea but its not reality. more