Salon Topaz

Big City Talent in a Small Town Shop!
I have been going to Salon Topaz for a few years now. I live in the neighborhood and walked by all the time. One day, I noticed a Best of Westchester plaque hanging by one of the stations (Lisa’s) and figured I would stray from the big city salon I had been going to and give my local shop a try.
This was not a decision I entered into lightly as my hair is baby-​fine and is not the least bit forgiving of even the tiniest of mistakes, so trusting someone new with my hair is a big deal for me.
Lisa took her time and gave me a cut that looked great (classic and modern) and was easy to maintain! PHEW!
Then about a year ago I desperately needed a last minute appointment and Lisa was not available, but her protégé Liz was. Again, I was anxious trusting a new stylist… but I took a leap of faith and happy I did. Liz gave a beautiful cut and color too! (It’s not everyday you find a stylist/​colorist that has solid skills in both areas)
The shop is tiny, familial and filled with talent!
They are worth checking out. You’ll be happy you did.

Yes this place is expensive but you get what you pay for. I don’t go to salons a lot, but I needed a change in color so I went to Salon Topaz for highlights and it came out gorgeous. I also have very difficult hair to work with, long, thick and curly. I’ve been to salons where the stylists roll their eyes when they see me coming. Not here. Liz was sweet and professional, claiming that she liked working with hair like mine, that it was fun. I don’t care if she was lying or not, because she made me feel great and I actually enjoyed getting my hair done. The blowout was fantastic and I didn’t want to ever wash my hair. If I had the money, I’d go weekly for blowouts. I plan to go back to change my hair color again. I trust salon topaz and they do a great job.

Excellent salon. Small location but intimate service. Stylist Jenika takes great care and pride in her work. I never feel rushed and chopped at like I do at other places. The owners are very friendly and hands on. They clearly care about their business and their customers. Great vibe all around.

I first discovered Lisa DeMaria, stylist and owner of Salon Topaz 7 years ago in the Best of Westchester magazine, and I have been hooked ever since. It took me years to find a salon of this caliber and I don’t see myself switching ever! Since I have been a client of Lisa’s, people are constantly asking me where I get my hair cut. Lisa completely transformed my short and frizzy hard to style hair, into a unique sleek contemporary haircut that is well suited for my profile. She is truly exceptional and I always look forward to being treated like a queen for the day by her warm, talented and professional staff. Some things are an investment, and this salon is worth every penny. I am so appreciative of Lisa’s skills, knowledge, and very personal customer service that I had to share it here.

I was looking for a good salon outside the city and came to this place as it had been prized as Best of Westchester in the local media. Prices are steep compared to other salons, but I recalled an ad saying that they give you a real sexy haircut, so I went, which is already some time ago.
The first time it was ok, but not really noteworthy. The last time I went, I wanted slight bangs or side swept bangs. The stylist changed my hair to part in the middle, then grabbed too much of the crown of my hair, and gave me the bushiest short bangs ever, pretty much like Jim Carey in ‘Dumb and Dumber’. It took a long time to grow back a reasonable length.
They don’t seem to be able to recommend anything flattering.

I’ve been having Lisa cut my hair for years and have been really happy with her work. I have very fine, thin hair– very difficult for many stylists to work with. She knows how to work with my hair type, and takes the time to consult with me to make sure we’re on the same page about the cut before she starts working. Everyone at the salon is pleasant and friendly. We’re lucky to have such a talented stylist in the area!
p. s. An earlier review talked about owners’ kids being at the place– I’ve never witnessed anything like this, and have never seen any staff being anything but professional.

Salon Topaz is fantastic. I regularly recommend it to my clients as the best place for haircuts and treatments in Westchester. I am a wardrobe stylist and for over 7 years I have been sending people to see Lisa DeMaria and her capable staff. I have only gotten great reviews of this clean, charming and professional salon. Lisa educates her team on a regular basis and it shows in their work ethic and skill. I used to send my clients to the city, but since meeting Lisa I send them here-​and that includes my 17 year old child who is pickier than any diva! High praise for the whole crew.

I have been going to Salon Topaz since it opened and before that Lisa styled my hair when she worked at various Westchester salons. My hair is straight and fine, my daughters’ hair is thick and curly. She is a master of both.
I travel to the city for many of my services but would never go anywhere else to have my hair styled. The salon is clean. They people are friendly. This is not like a city salon with blaring pop music and x-​ray models. This is staffed by real people who cater to real people. I actually enjoy my time there. Everyone chats and laughs and treats each person there with respect. This is more than anyone looks for in a salon but it’s sure nice that there are people like Lisa, Raed and Rob who can make your day a little bit better. And your hair looks great too.
I posted an earlier review that was pulled down. I do not know why. I have posted several reviews for other businesses and do not understand what is going on with Unilocal.They appear to pull all positive reviews for this place. If my other review does not go back up, or this one gets pulled down, I can only believe that Unilocal’s reviews are skewed depending on whether the business pays Unilocal.Please tell me that isn’t true!

I’m standing by this review; I don’t know where else this review would be, or why, unless it was copied.
I went back to Topaz with a friend about a month ago, and there were no kids and no food orders in progress, which is an improvement. I sat in the severely uncomfortable window seat (WHY isn’t there a bar for your feet, like in bars?) and watched.
My friend’s haircut was okay; she wanted to enhance her curls, and the stylist used a TON of product and made crazy boing-​boing curls that my friend would never wear, but the cut turned out to be all right when styled regularly. Not amazing.
We had fun conversation and definitely felt welcomed, but I think we’re going back into the city for haircuts.