In 2005 I went to Maximus Merrick for a one-step process and haircut. The colorist changed the color of my hair from blonde to dark brown-worked in a dark corner at a counter with no mirror. I had a haircut by Tommy-the cut was way shorter than I wanted. The salon felt like a factory production line with chairs lined up in the middle of the salon to wait for a cut or blowdry. All in all a bad experience for a lot of money. I had to have the color corrected in New York City (where I work) and it took many hair conditioning and color corrections over the next 6 months, a lot more money before my hair got back to where it was before I went there. I would not recommend them at all. What has prompted me to write this review is that a vendor I use for business generously gives me a gift certificate and in 2007 he gave me a Maximus Westbury certificate. My spa day at Westbury was a very good experience and I enjoyed it. The two salons could not be more different. In 2008 my vendor gave me a certificate for the Merrick location-I was kind of dreading going there but in any event I booked for last Friday. The services were for a massage, manicure, pedicure, hair blow-out and make-up (the last two services I did not want but thought why not it's not everyday you would have this done and I was going to take pictures afterwards). The name Merrick "Express" is completely accurate - it's very rushed and not at all spa-like. The spa is located in a tiny corner of the salon and is noisy. The massage, manicure and pedicure were OK-but no-where to dry your nails. I had the worst blow-out it was disgraceful-the stylist was leaving so he took no care at all. The girl was pleasant doing the make-up but it was average at best. Again, a bad experience and I would not recommend this salon at all. Try Joseph Christopher in Bellmore if you want a wonderful spa experience and a hairdresser that listens to the client with very comparable prices for their services.
Pros: None
Cons: A lot
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