Blo Blow Dry Bar

I just had thumb surgery and needed help! The stylist was good and did a nice job. Paid for the head message but not sure when that happened ! Maybe during the shampoo.
Décor is lovely though and great location with a few parking spaces in front.

I’ve been coming to Blo weekly ever since they opened to get my long curly hair blown straight. I am very particular with my blow outs, and I’ve never been truly happy with a blow out until I came here. Their stylists are very sweet, down to earth people who really care about giving you the style and blow out that you want.
Additional perks: the location is easy to get to from most anywhere in the NOLA metro area, they have parking in the front and the back, and you can check availability/​easily book your appointment using their phone app.

I really wanted to like this place… I go to a salon in Old Metairie to get my blow outs and I thought it would be great to find a place closer to home that did a good job for times that my normal stylist was not available.
My experience here was extremely underwhelming. The stylist did not offer me anything to drink, she seemed like she was really pissed and in a bad mood. Sorry that you’re having a bad day but it’s not my problem and I shouldn’t feel uncomfortable because of it. Then she started blow drying my hair with a paddle brush. I honestly give myself a pretty good blow out, but sometimes it’s nice to go get your hair done. I told the stylist that I needed my blow out done with a round brush and she refused. She said it would break my hair… she seemed so pissed I figured that if I said anything else she might hit me so I decided to just sit there with my mouth shut.
Now my stylist did not once ask me how I styled my hair, or how I would like it… I guess she knows how to read minds. My hair is very fine, because of this unless I blow dry my hair with a round brush it will never regain the volume a blow out provides… I also do not like to curl or straighten my hair in the humidity of New Orleans because I find that it makes my hair extremely greasy. So basically my blow out sucked… my hair was flat, had no body, and just didn’t look good. I regretted treating myself to a blow out. Now the products that they have smell AMAZING… my hair smelled great after leaving the salon.
The receptionist was also a little off when she ran my card, I left a tip on the card she made me stand there and wait to make sure I had enough money on my card to cover the tip amount… I thought this was very RUDE. I am bummed… I think this place has potential and I wanted to like it but when I’m paying to get my hair done… I want what I ask for, and I also don’t want to be so intimidated by your rude bad mannered stylists that I don’t feel like I can speak up. Isn’t the whole point to build you clientele and have happy satisfied customers?! I will be calling in to follow up with the manager as well.

I had my hair blown out straight here about a month ago and am just getting around to writing a review. While I don’t really have that many complaints about the blow out itself (not that it was difficult considering I have straight hair), I felt compelled to write a review based upon what I observed of the employees. The two ladies sitting at the front desk just mere feet away as I waited for my appointment were quite loudly making fun of the two girls’ hair they had just done and rating their physical looks. I was simply horrified that they would be so openly rude and didn’t seem to mind that I could hear every word of it. Then, throughout my blowout, my stylist was yelling at all of the other employees while also gossiping and complaining about their other coworkers. It made me horribly uncomfortable as a customer and I can see from the other reviews I am not the only one who has experienced this at this location. With that said, I think the ownership needs to know new management is needed, along with a whole new set of employees.

I wouldn’t even give this place 1 star. The dumbest most rudest people ever work here. Not accommodating at all. Wouldn’t waste your time or money here.

I’ve been to other Blo locations and my hair always looked amazing! While on vacation in New Orleans I decided to treat myself to a blow-​out. It was horrible! The stylist was nice but was more into talking than doing my hair. I literally could smell my hair burning and being pulled out. I just kept praying it would be over so I could rescue what hair I had left :(And he put so much product in my hair that it looked greasy. The only way to recover my hair was to put it in a bun for the night. I hate writing a bad review but my experience was really that awful.

My experience here was extremely upsetting. I had planned a fun day for my sister and I to get our hair blown out with the deep conditioning treatment. Unfortunately due to traffic we were 10 mins late, which we called ahead of time to alert them. I was well prepared to go in and just get a regular blowout instead of the deep conditioning. Once we got there, they proceeded to tell us they couldn’t wash our hair because of the time restraint. (ironic because they wasted about another 5 mins talking to us about it) We both came with dirty hair, so this was not an option. They begrudgingly agreed to wash our hair where the stylist «accidentally» sprayed water all over me. Once seated, we couldn’t sit by one another either, even though there was no one else in the salon. She didn’t ask me how i wanted my hair. She just proceeded to dry it completely straight. (not what I wanted at all) They made no to attempt to chat with us or engage in any type of conversation. The cherry on top is that they finished a good 15 minutes early. They made what was suppose to be a relaxing and fun day out into an extremely annoying experience. I would definitely not recommend this to any one.

This place is pretty good. I went here for the first time last weekend for just a normal blow-​out. I loved the décor on the inside and it felt very clean. Although the receptionist was very pleasant and nice, my stylist left a bit to be desired. She didn’t speak the whole time, nor offer me a beverage until the stylist next to me offered her client one. Not a big deal but something i noticed. She also finished my hair very non-​chantantly – i was unsure if she was done or not and there was a awkward few seconds– if that makes sense, and to be honest it wasn’t as shiny or smooth as i expect a blow out to be and as i’ve gotten from other places in the city (or even when I do it.) Maybe if I had another stylist I would have had a better experience so I’ll probably go back to give it another chance. Price was reasonable and the studio is a great location on magazine street.

Salon itself: 5 stars
Finished product’s staying power: 1 star
I’ll preface this by saying I have never been to a blow dry bar before. My friend and I are trying out hair styles for her wedding next year and decided to make it a girly day and try out a blow-​out. We both picked Pillow Talk, so perhaps that was our problem.
I have no complaints about the salon or the service — that was fantastic. We were offered champagne upon arrival and didn’t want more than 5 – 8 minutes to be seen. Our stylists were really sweet and friendly and it was overall a really good experience. It did not last the hour that the appointment was booked for — more like 30 minutes or so.
Both my friend and I thought they would blow dry our hair curly/​wavy to get the pillow talk look; we quickly learned that is not what happened. They used a curling iron. I suppose it was our fault for not asking, but we did say it was our first time there. The problem with the bride-to-be’s hair is it does not hold curls very well, so she thought using the blow dryer would have better luck than a curler. She at least would have picked a different style had we known the tools that would be used. My hair typically does hold a curl quite well. I curl it myself ¹⁄₃ of the time and only have to touch it up in the mornings after sleeping on it and I can extend time between hair washings by doing this.
When the stylists were done with our hair, it looked great. No complaints with the product immediately after it was done. We walked to Whole Foods and then went home. Within 30 minutes both of our hair had fallen out tremendously. Another friend came over about an hour and a half later and did not even realize we had gotten blow outs. My husband looked at my hair and said «you actually went to the salon today?» It was really disappointing to spend basically $ 50 bucks for the hair to barely last. I’m almost happy we didn’t have an event to attend since I would have been pretty disappointed. When I curl my hair myself it lasts all day so it was quite surprising. My friend’s hair by the end of the night was basically back to being straight and she washed it immediately the next morning. My hair had some wave to it still and I tried to salvage it in the morning by curling it myself.
I do not see myself getting another blow-​out, but if I do, I will not get that style. I wanted to love it as much as everyone else does so it was pretty disappointing.

Great experience! We came here for a bachelorette party and they were very accommodating with the schedule. And I love my hair. Super fun atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Everyone was really nice, and my hair came out great! Will definitely come back!

My hair NEVER holds a curl, and I mean NEVER! Melissa was so patient and got this hair to hold the best curls! Loved this whole experience! The girls were so kind and fun to be with! This bridal party just got blo-​ed!

Okay so let me start of by saying that I would never want to be the person having to do my hair. First of all, I’m painfully picky and I WILL pout if my hair is not did the way I see fit. Second of all, I have unrealistic expectations of a full bouncy Kim K coif while meanwhile being blessed with the locks of a Chinese Crested (you know those hairless dogs that looks like a my little pony after a visit to a seven year olds salon of horrors) Seriously though, my hair is long, thin, scraggly, and flatter than Miley Cyrus’ chest. All that being said, my stylist Ariana somehow transforms my limp lifeless scraggles into Victoria Secret catalogue worthy tresses. She has quickly turned me into a blo addict and I don’t miss a Friday without getting my hair set by her for the weekend. Yea. Weekend. The style usually lasts me usually until the next Tuesday, at which time I have to wash my own hair (tear) and count down the days until Friday when I can look beautiful and take instagram worthy selfies once again. Disclaimer: if you take my Friday (or any weekday) lunchtime appointment I will find you (in her chair) and I will kill you. :)

Was in New Orleans for work and needed a blow dry. Made an appointment online, easy enough to do. Was greeted by Sarah with a friendly smile and was taken right away to get started… No waiting :) Sarah was incredibly friendly and gave me a great blow dry! Made me look like a super star!

Worst salon experience ever. I scheduled a 9am appt since I was taking professional family pictures that day. The receptionist informs me that my stylist is running a bit late since she’s stuck in traffic. Ok… I’m thinking 5 min late. 15 min later, she apologizes and tells me she’ll get started by washing my hair. I’m thinking ok by the time she finishes, my stylist will come in. Now with my hair wet its been 45 min since my original appt time and still no stylist. If my hair wasn’t wet, I would’ve left that place a loong time ago. I proceed to ask the receptionist if my stylist is still stuck in traffic she then apologizes and says they’re short staffed and one of the other stylists will help me as soon as she was done. When the other stylist finally came over to help me, I thanked her (since it wasn’t her fault) and asked who the manager was since this experience was so disappointing and unprofessional. She told me the lady up front (receptionist) was. I said ok and made a point to speak with her after my service. Another stylist then helped to get me out faster and they made a point to tell me I will not need to pay for this service and after they were done, the manager was no where in sight. Needless to say, had I not have a gift card I would not have gone here but now with the service I received, it’d be tough to go back. Although Julia (stylist) is a sweetheart and I would recommend her for a good service/​experience.

Ever have your hair look so good you end up spending so long in the ladies room looking at it you have to make an excuse when you return to your friends at the bar? If not, you need to book an appt at Blo!
I wish I could remember my stylist name, Jennifer, Jessica, or Julia maybe, I’m going to call so I can schedule her when I go back, but I was thrilled with the results.
During my hair style I remember thinking I didnt seem she was doing anything out of the ordinary, that I wouldn’t be impressed with the results, but when she finished I was so impressed. Even more so as the day went on, I swear not only did it hold, it almost looked better as the day progressed! It held up from my 10am appt through an airplane flight and still looked good the next morning!
I cant wait to go back!

I knew it was a long shot to even request a special later appointment on an understandably slow August Monday evening– I tried anyway. The pleasant receptionist obliged without asking why I had this requested appointment time. Unbeknownst to them, it was a special occasion for me.
Upon my arrival I noticed the salon was empty (nearly closing time, in New Orleans, on a Monday evening.). I was incredibly grateful for their willingness to accommodate me!
My experience was absolutely phenomenal. I am a small business owner and have high standards when it comes to professionalism, cleanliness, and quality of services.
The employees were kind, pleasantly chatty with me, & most importantly, I LOVED my hair when the appointment was over. I got exactly the style I had envisioned (I am very picky about my thick hair!) and April made me look like a celebrity & feel like a million bucks! Whoever owns this salon is doing a great job instilling the culture that exists there. Special thanks to the beautiful young woman who made the appointment for me too! A fantastic experience WELL WORTH $ 35! I will be back very soon! Thanks again.

I tried Blo twice around the time it opened. I had a different stylist each time. The first visit, my stylist was very nice but not very experienced. The second time — she wasn’t as nice and also quite unexperienced. It was like they neither knew how to properly blow dry hair! The second visit, although i told her i wanted it just blow dried straight, she insisted on making it «Wavy and giving it body». That is not what i wanted and I was clear about that. Neither of them knew any technique. I had to tell both of them to blow dry it a different way and use a flat iron because their final product was either frizzy or very wavy. I was very disappointed because I wish I could just pop in often to get a nice and proper blow dry. I’ve had hundreds in my life and these were the worst. Please please train your stylists!!! It’s too much $ to go there and then have to go home and re-​blow dry and fix your hair.
Than you!

Such a great place! We went to Blo in a group of ladies before a girl’s night out. We all got very different hairstyles, and everyone looked great. I asked for something loosely braided, up, and casual. The stylist was very careful to get details, because I was having difficulty explaining what I was looking for. She took her time, and it looked fabulous! Up-do’s are difficult to pull off, and this was the best one I have ever had. Got plenty compliments, and did not have to touch my hair all night. The other styles were high ponytail, low side ponytail, and a wavy glam look. All were amazing. Thank you:)

I had a great experience here and will definitely be back! My friend and I made appointments on a Sunday to have our hair done before a wedding. Yes, they’re open on Sunday! Heather did my hair and had me pick from the book of style options but also made sure that it was exactly what I wanted. She spent a good while blowing my hair out with a round brush to give it body and natural curl. I have very fine hair and she gave it a lot of volume without teasing it or turning it into «Big Southern» hair. I’m not very adventerous (I only have two ways that I wear my hair, straight and curled with my flat iron into chunky tendrils), so when she asked if I wanted my hair to be a bit curlier, I obliged. She pulled out her curling iron and crafted each piece to perfection, pulling it apart so that it looked very natural and not chunky. My hair lasted all day, through the outdoor wedding and well into the evening. I can’t wait to go back and try something a little more adventerous now that I trust their judgement and skill!
My friend’s hair came out great as well, she has curly, thick hair and it looked beautiful and also lasted all night. She did say she would have liked it to be a bit bigger/​teased out in the back, but I don’t think she communicated that to her stylist, so make sure you speak up!