Up & Out

This is an update because the owner contacted me and was more than concerned my review was less than stellar. I can easily give it 5 stars now because the owners concern for customer service changed my view of this place.

Up & Out is my new favorite place in Hoboken! I was originally using another place in Hoboken for blowouts but wasn’t satisfied with what I was getting for the price, when a friend of mine recommended Up & Out. I took her advice and booked my first blowout on a Friday evening during the holiday season. I was surprised with how easily I was able to schedule an appointment last minute and with how quickly Jess was able to do my hair. I have long hair and she was able to blow it out and curl it (with an iron) in less than 50 minutes. Not only did my hair look amazing, but it lasted 6+ hours! I recently made another appointment and had another great experience. Jess understood exactly what I was looking for and did a great job using all brushwork.
I love that I can book online and that they’re open late during the week.
I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Niki had done my bridesmaids and myself for my wedding and she could not have done a better job! Everyone kept complimenting my hair all night and my curls completely stayed through all the sweating and humidity! Highly recommend her!

Great for blow outs but even better for braids! I love this little shop and go in frequently. All the staff are really sweet and knowledgable. Theresa does the most awesome braids and Niki the owner is really nice. Their location is adorable and is decorated with perfect feminine touches!

I came here the day before Thanksgiving and I LOVED my blow out. The whole atmosphere is great, and the lady who blew out my hair executed exactly what I wanted and was so friendly!!! I should have been coming to this blow out salon all along! Will be back for sure!

I went here on New Year’s Eve and had a great experience. It first started out with me deciding two days before that I wanted a blow out for the new year. I called Up and Out first since its next to my boyfriends apartment and was sadly told that they were all booked for the time I needed but to add my name to a waiting list. I thought for sure that this was a long shot. The next day I got a call notifying me that a spot opened up and I would look pretty for 2015!
Everything about the place makes it special. It’s very cozy and girlie and the glass of wine offered made me feel right at home. Nothing was rushed yet I wasn’t there waiting around either. I was very impressed!!!
The only drawback is it doesn’t open on the weekends until 9Am. I had a wedding in June that I needed a blow out for and couldn’t get an appointment because the ceremony started at 9AM. I had to settle for Moxie Salon which was totally gross– the girl didn’t understand that I have a side part and not a middle. Ew. I definitely wish I could have gotten my hair down at Up and Out that day so maybe next time I’ll inquire about early appointments!

Will not be returning. The majority of the staff were not friendly, the only conversation I had w my stylist was «do you have an appointment (not even a hello) and «what do you want done w your hair». When I asked for her to use a curling iron as I needed the curls to stay in tact for a long wedding day, I was told «no the heat makes your curls drop», this makes no sense to me and is also apparently included in the base price so why would they offer that service if that’s the case.
When the blow out was done the stylist just walked away, no «thanks», no «how do you like it?», or even a «come over to the counter to pay».
The girl who washed my hair was really sweet, but everyone else who worked there seemed uninvested.
Don’t waste your time there, too many other amazing salons in Hoboken to get your hair done.

Always a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. I love their main product line, Moroccan Oil. They keep the salon very clean and their Italian leather chairs at the wash station are AMAZING. their online appointment scheduler (and mimosas) are pretty rad, too.

If you’re just going for a blowout or a pretty look for a night out, this place is perfect. The girls are nice, they play good music, have Sex & the City playing nonstop, and keep the mimosas coming!
If you’re getting your hair done for a wedding or other all-​day event, however, be prepared to do a bunch of refreshing throughout the day. The products they use are super gentle on the hair– which is great if you’re a frequent visitor– but really not good for hold & longevity. The bride’s updo was falling out after just a few hours, and all of the bridesmaids’ curls were also falling within less than an hour. We ended up having to run to CVS to grab some cheap hairspray just to keep what was left of the look together. Luckily, the prices weren’t too bad so I was overall fine with it.

I am a recent Hoboken resident, so when trying to find a new go-​to blow out bar, I obviously came to the place with the best reviews. And Unilocal was NOT wrong. Up and Out has to be one of the most fun places I’ve ever had my hair done. My stylist, Michelle, gave me «Hollywood Waves» and although a little pricier than a regular blowout — was worth every single penny. My hair was perfect for a solid 8 hours, I looked like a starlet. The compliments were endless. I also got to enjoy champagne and reruns of Sex and the City while I was pampered. It really doesn’t get much better. I will absolutely be back for more services, can’t wait to try another style!

Up & Out is my favorite new discovery in Hoboken. The vibe/​décor is great, they use really good quality shampoo and products, the staff is sweet and chatty, and they serve you wine while doing your hair! I have used Michelle a few times and have continuously been happy with the results. I opted for the 6 pack blowout package which makes each blow out $ 34 which is totally fair. So happy this place exists so close to home!

Blow out went flat by noon. I asked for some volume with a curl at the bottom for movement. I believe the blowout didn’t last due to a miscommunication I had with the stylist. She asked if I used product in my hair. I told her I don’t normally use product in the summer because I just wash and go but I do use product the rest of the year when I blow dry my hair. She took this as direction to not put anything in my hair and looked confused when I asked for at least some hair-​spray at the end. To clarify, she asked me if I used products, not if I wanted her to use products. Of course I wanted products. Had she actually listened, my blowout would have lasted much longer. The whole thing was a bit awkward as the stylist barely spoke to me, conversation was only attempted during shampooing but quickly fell flat. I feel that a great stylist needs to not only be skilled in her trade but also a skilled conversationalist, or at the very least, a good listener. I will stick with Dry Bar.
Overall, I will not be back to this salon. I can do a better blowout myself at home that will last longer than a few hours.

First appointment here a few days ago, and I loved the job they did on my hair.
The shampoo+massage chair was great, and the water temperature was perfect.
I liked that they asked me if I wanted anything to drink (water/​tea/​coffee, etc.) since it was early in the day.
I had a wedding to go to later in the day, so I’m glad my hair held up for most of it. My hairstylist did tell me to come back if I felt that my hair was falling flat, unfortunately, time didn’t permit me to come back to them for a retouch before the reception. However, I still say everything turned out great.
Definitely going to use them for my next event.

Total waste of time and money. When I sat down I immediately got a bad feeling when I could see the stylist yawning and looking like she’d rather be anywhere else. To my surprise less than 15 minutes later I was done. I had to complain that my scalp was still wet and so she just ran the blow dryer over it with no brush. By the time I was done my «smooth blowout with volume» was a flat greasy scalp with a frizzy mess at the ends. I do a better job at home! Don’t waste your money.
The worst part was that I had a wedding to go to that night (why I went in the first place) and I had to go home, wash my hair, and do it over)

I was so happy when Up & Out opened. I have long thick hair that takes a long time to do myself, so I treat myself to blowouts pretty often. It’s great that Up & Out is in town and so close to my apartment.
I have always had a great experience each time I go to Up & Out. Their blowouts last me several days and I have never felt rushed out of the chair even though my hair takes a little longer to finish then other clients. I also love that they use MoroccanOil products and that they have great chick flicks on all of the time.
Review would be five stars except for two things: 1. I have had a few difficulties getting in touch with them over the phone (kept ringing and ringing) 2. During my last appointment, there was no one working the desk/​phone and several people walked in to book appoints and get gift certificates so they had to stop working on my hair to take care of that stuff for about 15 minutes. I normally wouldn’t mind but I had to be somewhere straight after which made me a little stressed and late.
Regardless, the ladies who work at Up & Out are great and I will continue to be a repeat customer.

This place is great if your looking to do a quick blowout and style. The place is small, super clean, and the staff is super helpful and professional. Most salons I’ve been to lately are either dirty or the staff was rude. The décor is modern but sweet.
The girl that I had was really nice and did an amazing job on my hair. It was for my graduation– got my hair done at 1030 and it’s still holding up at 11pm. I don’t even get that when I went to a 5^th avenue salon. I would come here all the time if I wasn’t moving out of the area, but I highly recommend it!

I have crazy thick, curly hair that takes me close to two hours to straighten on my own. Absolutely love this place as all of the stylists are so friendly, time just flies (not to mention, having an expert blow out my hair cuts the time in half). I love that they serve beverages with the blow out and the décor is very chic.
The reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that just one time (of the MANY I’ve gone) I did have one bad blowout. This was the result of a stylist who did not follow directions. Despite my repeating several times that I wanted stick-​straight hair, she put a curl towards the end and meanwhile exactly what I predicted would happen happened – my hair continued to curl up from there. But again, this was ONE time of the manyyyy I’ve gone & they even offered to re-​do my hair the next day but I ended up not having time. I’ve just avoided that one stylist from that point forward and have not been disappointed since.

Ughhhhh, I wanted so badly to love this place.
I booked online a week in advance and requested 2 different stylists (I figured at least 1 of the 2 would be available as they seemed to have every appointment time available when I booked.) I had never been here before but requested these 2 stylists based on positive reviews I read from others on Unilocal.
When I got there yesterday for my appointment it was very busy but I was immediately greeted by a few friendly staff members and offered a drink/​place to sit.
My stylist came over a few minutes later and called me to her chair. I told her I wanted a basic blowout: volume with curls. She said ok.
She washed my hair and began to dry. While I was sitting there another woman came over and said «We saw your request online but the 2 girls you asked for are booked and I didnt want you to think we were ignoring your ask.» Although I felt like they did ignore my request I explained that was fine as I had never been in before and didnt know who was who anyway. I actually wouldn’t have known the difference had she not said something because my girl didn’t introduce herself. At the end of the day I really didn’t care who did my hair but I found this a little disappointing-​at other establishments anytime I request something or someone specific they usually call and say they cant accommodate and see if I still want the appointment…
My girl was nice but really rough. I had a headache towards the end of my appointment-​maybe this is normal during a blow out?
I was really confused when I was finished. Yes, my hair had some curl as I asked for but it was extremely flat on my head… I thought I just got a blow out? I actually get more volume when I flip my head upside down and dry myself. I feel like I could have saved time and money by staying home and curling my own hair. Definitely not worth $ 38+tip.
As I walked the whole two blocks home my curls already started coming out. I have naturally straight hair but it holds curls extremely well so this was really odd. Luckily my appointment was early enough that I had time to go home and fix it up before dinner.
I gave 2 stars instead of 1 because everyone was friendly and the place was super clean. I am bummed– Up & Out is the most convenient place for me but I think I will try other places in Hoboken or Drybar in the city. Womp.

Are you hair impaired like me? No blow dryer, no products, no clue? Up & Out offers a viable solution.
My friendly blow dry artiste asked me what I wanted. My reply, «I have no idea. I just want to look like myself but more polished.» That is just what she gave me. A little bit of volume at the crown (but not much), some soft waves achieved with a round brush, 30 minutes later I was black tie ready.
A great value? For those with difficult hair, probably. For someone like me with easy hair but no skills, probably not. I’m lazy and don’t care about hair, so I will likely avail myself of their services again.

Love this place! All I wanted was a fancy French braid, and I couldn’t find anywhere in Manhattan/​Hudson County that would do it without charging the price of a full updo aka a 50-​spot.
Then, I found Up & Out. Made an appointment for noon on a Saturday, but they were able to accommodate me when I called at 11 and asked to come at 11:30. The salon was bustling.
The manager was assigned to braid my hair. She did exactly what I wanted: two side French braids along the top of my head that met in a bun below my ear. I LOVED IT. Also, it only cost $ 25, which I think is a great price. I ended up taking out the bun at the end of the night but kept the braids for a few days.
I watched all the other women as they paid and left. Every single one looked FABULOUS. These stylists really know how to work a blow dryer. I highly recommend for special occasions or even weekends. I heard one stylist say he has a client who never washes her own hair; she just comes once a week to get it fabulously blown out. If only!