Lakshmi Hair Studio

I am new to town and was referred to this hair studio by a friend. I was a bit skeptic because I have curly hair and it is difficult to find someone to cut curly hair well. Well I have to say I am overly excited to have found an new person that I trust and adore. Amanda was amazing. She listened to me about my hair and what works well. I only scheduled a cut but she had time for color too. I couldn’t be more thrilled with both services. I love both my cut and color and am looking forward to seeing her again! Thanks Amanda!

The only place in Philadelphia that I go for a cut. Everyone is friendly. The space is open and relaxing. I highly recommend (in random order) Joe, Michele and Amy and Amanda (at least for guys hair). Not a long wait at all — just call a bit in advance.
RECOMMENDED

I have been going to Lakshmi for a couple months now because I followed my stylist, Amanda, from her previous studio because she is the best! Really, I can have the most difficult hair to manage but she does an excellent job. I don’t think my hair has ever grown out beautifully and healthy. She gives great haircuts (I have gotten quite a few) but her skills at hair color are: WOW.
Last week, I went in to go «blond» from my natural dark dark hair. Amanda definitely took her time to ensure my hair stayed healthy throughout the process. Now to the salon…
Lakshmi studio is open and uncluttered which provides a very comfortable and relaxing environment. Everyone from the receptionist to the shampoo girls are really friendly and kind and they offer water and tea and I love tea! The operating hours are great for people who may not have a regular 9 — 5 job too.

This place is AMAZING!!! I went in with dry, fine, damaged hair and my stylist transformed me into someone with full and healthy looking hair. I had Amy, who is beyond spectacular. She listened to what I wanted and used her creative magic with layering to allow me to still have long hair, but get rid of all the damaged split ends. Amy also gives the most relaxing head massage while shampooing. This place really gives you that spa experience — I’m always so stressed when I go to other hair salons, but this place was SO relaxing that it makes me want to keep coming back. The products they use smell and feel great. The entire staff is incredibly friendly. They are also not pushy at all about selling their products which is such a relief — I ended up going back in the same day to purchase the volumizing spray Amy used because it was so great on my hair lol. The price ($ 50 for a stylist level haircut/​style) is such a great value for skill and attention you get. I will definitely be coming back!

This is a nice salon but it is very overpriced. I got my hair colored but the color was uneven on one side of my hair than the other and the stylist told me it’s because my hair is longer on one side and it’s supposed to be uneven. After spending over $ 300 in this place, you would think they would fix your hair to what you are looking for. Very disappointed.

Two months out and I’m still trying to grow out the wacky layers she put in. If you’re unhappy with your cut you better call within two weeks… Or you’re on your own. Unfortunately I tried to wait it out, hoping it would look better as it grew out… It doesn’t. Now I get bummed out every time I look at my hair. :(my advice… Don’t assume someone with experience at a fancy salon will do your hair right.

Amanda is the BEST colorist and all around stylist! It took me so long to find a stylist that understands RED. Especially the violet toned red that I have. I’ve been going to her for about a year and a half now and followed her to lakshmi from her old studio! She truly truly can do it all! She did a red to black ombré on my last year and then changed it back to one solid color a couple months ago. Any challenge I give her; she dominates! Lakshmi is a great atmosphere and ambience for a relaxing/​fabulous salon experience!

I got two haircuts from Lakshmi — one with Kyle (Stylist, simple maintenance cutting) and another with Laisa (Senior stylist, bit more work). I was happy with both.
I really need to give a shout for Laisa. When I made an appointment, my hair was overdue and was in pretty bad shape, especially because of split ends and extreme dryness in the ends. My plan was to cut out all the dry ends and balance my hair out, and just in case the stylist doesn’t understand me, I took some hair photos with me as well. Laisa figured out quickly after seeing the ends of my hair and I didn’t really have to explain much. She was very detail oriented and stayed very focused when cutting my hair. An appointment with a senior stylist is not cheap, but it’s money well spent.
In addition, if you are not for the chatty stylists, Laisa is great. She’s quiet and doesn’t speak unless needed. I know some people doesn’t like it, but she was perfect for me because I was high on flu medicine.

Had a great experience for a blow out last month for a friend’s wedding I was attending. Everyone at the salon was friendly and the girl who did my hair was nice to chat with and did a great job! I also really like the line of hair products they sell!

This was the first hair salon I went to in Philly and its safe to say that I won’t be going anywhere else. I had an appointment with Ricky and he was courteous, professional, and just flat out awesome. I entered without a set vision of how I wanted my hair cut, and upon examining my hair, Ricky had this puzzled, yet determined face. His genuine interest was visible and it was clear he wanted to provide the best possible hair cut.
Within 30 seconds, he suggested a completely new hair style than I anticipated and after 40 minutes of carefully cutting my hair, I left the salon with a fresh cut. He offered great advice on how to take care of and style my hair. He was very personable during the cut and made it an enjoyable experience. My appointment was right before closing time so I was worried he would rush, but he put in a lot of thought and energy into it.
Price is on the upper end but the service is courteous, professional, and overall a pleasant experience. Worth every penny!

Praise the Lord for Ali! She is definitely a Master stylist and worth every cent! I had been to another salon prior and the experiences (an original appointment and a correction) were not good. A friend, who lives in Boston may I add, was home visiting and said I had to see Ali, who still makes appointments every time she comes home. Amazing from start to finish! The color was spot on and the blow out was icing on the cake. She even used, and recommended, a” wet brush” great for fine hair that tangles when wet. I was shocked at how effortlessly it moved through my hair, which I have not seen in my 30 years. Long story short: Whatever your color needs, go see Ali right now! I’m hooked for life.

I came back to Lakshmi after floating around at a few other salons because I was getting married and didn’t want to risk bad hair for my wedding day. Not that other places were bad, but Ali is just magical with blondes. I went back and had a cut with Laisa, who was GREAT but then left for vacation leave. I switched to Ricky and never looked back. He is funny, personable, and doesn’t judge me for having a boring hair style. Ali just gets better and better at making me look like a natural blonde. Even now that the wedding done, I plan on continuing to go here — I can’t imagine leaving again. So glad I went back after 4 years off!

Beautiful open space, friendly staff, and awesome layers from Kaylyn (who was recommended to me by another gal pal who has long straight hair). The pricing is moderately expensive (I believe my cut was $ 65), but I haven’t found a cheap salon in Philly that gives me an acceptable hair cut (my hair is very unforgiving in that a bad cut really shows). My layers have held up over the past few weeks. I plan to return for a summer do, perhaps a beach perm!

I find that the hair stylists that listen to the client do the best job. I’ve been going to Kaylyn for the past year and she does an awesome job at cutting the right amount and angle on my super straight hair. They always give a thorough head massage and shampoo. I would recommend going to a senior or master cutter. I notice that all the salons in Philadelphia have a distinctive level result. The salon itself has a really relaxing feng shui modern design. The stylist stations seem to have custom built mirrors and storage which help contribute to keeping the salon clean and clutter free. I recently saw they were voted in the top salons for the East Coast and #1 for Philly in Elle Magazine.

John is fantastic! He does great with long hair and really takes his time to give you the perfect cut. His blowouts are great too.

It’s fall, the air is crisp, and you’re itching for a change to bring in the new season. What better way to change up your look than with a new hair cut or color? I had this very urge this past weekend, so per the recommendation of two friends with great hair and rave reviews of Lakshmi, I booked a cut + color appointment with Kyle.
I had an idea of what I wanted as far as highlights went, but I wasn’t exactly sure how to articulate it. I showed Kyle a few pictures and after a brief chat about my color history and confirming my «vision», she was off to mix up my color!
I really appreciated her attention to detail and the amount of time she spent checking my color to make sure it was the perfect shade. She also gave me a great trim and a head full of waves to send me on my way. I am so happy with the results and have gotten many compliments!
Everyone else at the salon was also very accommodating and friendly. I was regularly being offered water, magazines, etc. Lakshmi may seem pricey, but the level of professionalism, experience, and customer service make it worth every penny. I will most definitely return when I’m in need of another cut or get the itch for a color change.

Love, love, loved my experience here! I have haircut anxiety and hop around constantly because I’m unhappy with my experience… no more! I’ve found my place.
Liz did a FABULOUS job with my cut and blow dry. She gave my long, boring hair some substance. I also always hate the way my hair gets styled after a cut, but Liz did a great blow out and I got SO many compliments that night.
The studio is clean. The staff was very friendly and attentive. And I got a sweet head massage along with the shampoo.
I will absolutely be back to see Liz. I’m so excited to have found a haircut home!

Lakshmi saved me. After having one of the worst color experiences from someone at a salon on 17^th & Chestnut (can’t name it otherwise this review will get deleted) I went to Lakshmi in desperation.
The previous stylist seemed to intentionally give me a color that was way off after giving him feedback about my color. Instead of taking constructive criticism regarding how I thought my color was too light and asking him to make it darker and more natural, he gave me jet black hair with a red hue that was horrible for my skin tone.
«You told me you wanted it dark,» was his snide remark when I expressed my shock. Rather than endure any more hours with him in awkward silence to correct it, I chose to consult with Lakshmi. I think it was Kelly who calmed my nerves and agreed that the photos I had showed the stylist was nothing like what he gave me. She took me the next day and righted the wrong I’d endured. I’ve also most recently been to Liz who is whiz when it comes to color and cutting, making her skills look easy. She also explained the color process as she could see that I was still traumatized with my horrible experience from the 17^th & Chestnut salon.
This is definitely one of those salons you stick with for years, even when you move far away; you find a way to make it part of your visit when you return.

John is the absolute best!
Thank God for John. Walking into Lakshmi my hair cut and style wasn’t good. I have basic straight hair yet the last two cuts that I’ve gotten at salons here in Philly (Richard Nicholas and Vanity) have left it in a sad, sad place.
My hair was uneven, the right side was visibly longer than the left side. My hair was choppy and style-​less.
I wanted to conserve length but stil shape it, sytle it, and most importantly have it look healthy.
John did an amazing job. He took the time in the beginning to look at my hair and assess the issues. He then explained to me what he would need to do to get it looking better.
He really paid attention to every detail. He had me stand up, he had me sit down, face him, turn right and left, he cut it wet and dried it and then went back through and did the fine tuning dry. It was so refreshing to see a stylist putting so much care and effort and pride into their work. It really comes through. My hair is back to looking great. No matter which way I turn, stand or sit or tilt my head, the haircut is perfect. I’m so thankful.
I recommend John to anyone who wants to have their hair cut/​styled by a person who takes pride in what they do and takes the time to make sure the outcome is perfect and the client is satified.
THUMBS UP, LAKSHMI!
PS — all of the other stylists there were very pleasant and friendly. It’s a nice place, with an upbeat feel.

Very good salon.
Caveat: I’ve only had my hair cut by Ricky, but he is excellent. He rocks. As I have gotten older, my hair has thinned in the front. He is the only stylist/​hairdresser who cuts my hair so that this is not obvious. (I wonder why the others couldn’t do that?) In addition, he is always friendly, receptive to suggestions, and I feel taken care of. He really makes Lakshmi a good place to go.
I always make appointments online — I appreciate this convenience. No calling someone and going back and forth about possible times available; it’s there online for you. If the time you want is not available, suggested times are offered. Reminders about your appointments are e-​mailed.
The receptionists are friendly and competent. There have been a couple times when I have asked to change an appointment to a more convenient time on the day of my appointment; if the time was available, they gladly changed it.
The place is nice looking inside — spacious. Music is cool, but not loud. Coffee and/​or water is offered by most of the ladies who shampoo hair; if not, just ask for some. :-)
A hair cut by Ricky is $ 40. There are other stylists who are less and more expensive (check out their webpage). Because of his results, I am glad to pay that amount.
Credit cards are accepted for payment but gratuities are cash only.