Finding a stylist you trust is mostly about the person, not the salon, which is why so many of the reviews below name one. The hair salons in Philadelphia on this page hold more than 4,100 Google reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.8 or 4.9, so what separates them is the services they lean on, what days they open and whether you can see a price before you book.
Short answer: Architeqt Salon and Gallery has the most Google reviews here (4.9 stars from more than 1,100), mostly for color, highlights and cuts. Salon Oko and Salon Vanity are also rated 4.9, Richard Nicholas Hair Studio (4.9) is the one that publishes its prices, and Famous Hair Salon (4.8) is open every day from 10 AM to 8 PM.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Architeqt Salon and Gallery
4.9★★★★★1,193 Google reviews
Architeqt Salon and Gallery is a hair salon at 265 S 10th Street. Its reviews cover cuts, color, highlights and blowdries across several named stylists, and reviewers mention a stylist's apprentice helping on a visit. The Google profile lists Wednesday to Sunday hours.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe stylists who listen and take time over color
- A reviewer says a stylist spent several hours on a first highlight appointment without rushing
- One customer says their stylist will say when a costly service can wait a bit longer
- A reviewer who moved to Philadelphia found a new stylist at their first color visit
Worth knowing
- Closed Monday and Tuesday, per its Google hours
- One reviewer describes a color appointment of several hours, so plan for the time
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Review volume1,193 · 98th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: The most-reviewed salon on this page and a clear pick if color is the reason you are booking. Book with the stylist you have read about.
📍265 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Salon Oko
4.9★★★★★824 Google reviews
Salon Oko is a hair salon at 1943 Callowhill Street open seven days a week, with hours that vary by day. Reviewers mention haircuts, balayage, color and blowouts, and name several stylists.
What people praise
- A long-term client says she has had the same stylist for three years
- Reviewers describe turning an inspiration photo into a color and cut
- A balayage and long layer cut is praised in one review
- The team is described as friendly and welcoming
Worth knowing
- Several of the best reviews name a single stylist, so availability can vary
- Hours differ by day, so check before you go
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A well-liked all-rounder with a broad spread of services in the reviews. Bring a reference photo and talk it through before the cut begins.
📍1943 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Famous Hair Salon
4.8★★★★★869 Google reviews
Famous Hair Salon is a hair salon at 1010 Cherry Street, open every day from 10 AM to 8 PM. It has no website listed on Google, so contact is by phone. Reviewers mention walk-in haircuts, color, blowouts, a halo-style bleach highlight and a hair wash that includes a scalp massage.
What people praise
- A first-time walk-in says staff were welcoming and accommodating for the cut they asked for
- Reviewers praise colorists for listening and for being patient
- A customer says the stylists offered styling advice and product guidance
- Open every day of the week, per its Google profile
Worth knowing
- No website, so you'll book by phone
- Bring a clear reference photo for a complex cut
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: The easiest to fit into a busy week thanks to seven-day opening, and one reviewer came in as a first-time walk-in.
📍1010 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Salon Vanity
4.9★★★★★692 Google reviews
Salon Vanity is a hair salon on the third floor of 1701 Walnut Street. Its website lists hair services using dry cutting, texturizing and a mix of coloring methods, plus wedding services and hair extensions. Reviewers mention layered cuts, highlights, thermal reconditioning and treatments for thin blonde hair.
What people praise
- A reviewer with thin, straight hair praises her stylist for even, blended layers
- One customer says her colorist uses an ammonia-free product
- A reviewer says a stylist addressed her concerns and taught her how to care for her hair afterwards
- Reviewers describe a welcoming front desk and a relaxing room
Worth knowing
- Closed Sundays, per its Google hours
- Located on the third floor at 1701 Walnut Street
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Strong for cuts with layers, color and extensions, and its website lists wedding services too. Reviewers return for named stylists, so request one.
📍1701 Walnut St 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Richard Nicholas Hair Studio
4.9★★★★★560 Google reviews
Richard Nicholas Hair Studio is a Sansom Street salon in the Rittenhouse Square area that cuts hair for women and men. Its website lists razor and dry haircuts and color services including foiling, balayage, all-over color and double process blondes, with prices by stylist level. Reviewers mention color correction, highlights and styling tips.
What people praise
- One reviewer needed color correction on a first visit and was thrilled with it
- A long-term client has gone for more than five years and names several stylists
- Another reviewer says the stylist checked in before each step
- Its website publishes starting prices by stylist level
Worth knowing
- A $5 service fee is added per visit, per its site, and it takes cash gratuities only
- A $100 non-refundable deposit applies to services of two hours or more, per its site
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: The most transparent on pricing, and the reviews name a lot of stylists across cut and color. Read the deposit and gratuity policy before booking.
📍1716 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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What a haircut costs at Richard Nicholas
Richard Nicholas Hair Studio publishes its prices on its site. Its figures are starting rates that vary with hair length, density and product, and they change with the stylist’s level. For the others, ask for a price when you book, since color pricing in particular depends on the amount of hair and the number of steps.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Haircut (price depends on stylist level) | $80 or $95 |
| Blow dry, and up (by stylist level) | $55 or $65 |
| Single color, starting at (by stylist level) | $80 or $95 |
| Dimensional color, starting at (by stylist level) | $105 or $125 |
| Keratin treatment, and up (by stylist level) | $350 or $400 |
| Service fee, once per visit | $5 |
Figures are taken from Richard Nicholas Hair Studio’s own website and are starting rates, listed by junior and senior stylist level. Confirm current prices with the salon before booking.
Salons around central Philadelphia
The salons sit on Sansom, Walnut, Cherry, Callowhill and South 10th Streets, with Richard Nicholas in the Rittenhouse Square area by its own description. Looking for a hair salon near me? The two on Sansom and Walnut are a short walk apart, so you can compare two stylists in one trip.
What to ask before you book
- Which stylist should I ask for, given the cut or color I want?
- Is there a consultation before color, and is it charged?
- Are there junior and senior stylist prices?
- Is there a deposit or a cancellation fee?
- Are walk-ins accepted, and what are the weekend hours?
Frequently asked questions
Which Philadelphia hair salon is open every day?
Famous Hair Salon on Cherry Street lists 10 AM to 8 PM every day of the week. Salon Oko and Richard Nicholas Hair Studio also list Sunday hours, while Architeqt is closed Monday and Tuesday and Salon Vanity is closed Sunday.
Which of these salons publishes its prices?
Richard Nicholas Hair Studio’s website lists starting prices by stylist level, for example a haircut at $80 or $95 and keratin treatments at $350 or $400 and up, with a $5 service fee per visit. Ask the other salons for a price when you book.
Where should I go for a color correction?
One Richard Nicholas reviewer needed color correction at her first visit and was happy with the result. One Architeqt reviewer describes a color appointment of several hours, so ask each salon about correction before booking.
Do any of these salons take walk-ins?
One Famous Hair Salon reviewer came in as a first-time walk-in for a wash and cut and was seen. Call ahead at the others, since several reviewers booked with a specific stylist.
Before you book
Architeqt Salon and Gallery has the largest review base, and for color it is the one to start with. For a published price list go to Richard Nicholas, and for daily hours Famous Hair Salon. Whichever you choose, book with a stylist named in the reviews.
