Racelly’s Hair Studio

Saw Brenda on Wednesday. I love her. She is great, takes pride in her work, and is an absolute sweetheart. She did an amazing job dying my hair. Her skill level is up there; and I have been to extremely high-​end salons, she puts them to shame. I trust her with my hair. She took every precautions to achieve perfection and to protect my hair. Very pleased. Thank you Brenda.

The cut and blowout were exceptionally great. I needed something new and fresh and this cute family oriented salon has done it for me. Everyone was friendly and attending. I really appreciated the work Adrianna put into styling my hair. Also price wise, definitely affordable. Thank you and I’ll be back again.

This is the first time I post pictures to a Unilocal review so I hope I did it correctly. I just want you to fully understand the reason for such a horrible review. The ONLY reason why I am giving this place 1 star is because I am not able to give it any negative zero ratings. I am writing this review on behalf of my mom — who does not have nor does she know how to post reviews on Unilocal.So here it is…
My mother walked into Racelly’s Hair Studio on the 23^rd of December with the hopes of coming out looking and feeling like a brand new woman just in time for the holidays. What she got instead was a full head of damaged hair, swollen eyes from crying so much and $ 145 dollars less than when she walked in. Oh, did I mention SCABS all over her scalp?! Yea…
Before sitting in the chair my mother asked Marleny if what she was asking for (Ombré — Brown at the roots fading into dirty blond) was possible and even showed her pictures of what she wanted done. Marleny said to her, with all assurance and confidence, that it was indeed possible. So with that… my mom sat in the chair and leaves her beautiful black curly hair in the hands of what she thought was a «professional». Little did my poor mom know that this was going to be her worst nightmare. Let’s just take a quick note of the time that she walked in which was at 11:40am. Marleny then proceeds to work on her hair. My sister was also there but only for a wash & blow. As my mom is sitting in the chair for way longer than she expected with product in her hair (bleach) starts feeling a burning sensation on her scalp. It starts getting worse. So much so, that my mom is now covering her face with a towel so that the other customers are not looking at her. That didn’t really help much because they already saw that my mom was in agony from the bleach that was BURNING HOLES IN HER SCALP! When dear old Marleny finally decides to wash the bleach out. My mom takes one look in the mirror — she is in shock. Not the good kind either. Marleny then proceeds to start blow drying my moms hair as if that blonde/​orange hair was what she asked for. My mom then asks if she is going to add another color to it and she tells her no… that was it. My mother demands that she add a color to her hair because she is not walking out of the salon with orange hair. So at this point the ombré that my mom originally wanted is down the drain. She is balling her eyes out crying. They gave her an explanation that she would have to come back for another sitting in order to get the ombré affect. Something that they did not mention at the very beginning before my mom sat down in the chair. Plus, something that is not true because I had the same exact thing done to my hair (obviously not there but at a true professional salon) and I too have black hair… and it was done in one sitting. Perfectly. After this new color that my mom had to pick out (brown/​ash) was applied and still didn’t come out the right color was all done… they had the audacity to try and charge my mom FULL PRICE for the HORRID service and DAMAGE they caused to her hair and scalp. My mother tried arguing her way out of paying full price for the CRAP they did to her hair but they wouldn’t relent. (I would have walked out if it were me). My mom was an emotional mess and just wanted to get out of that hell hole and gave Racelly (the owner) the money. My mom hair is now dry as a bone, brittle, green in some light and her curls are not the same. Oh, did I mention that she walked out of there at 8pm? A wopping 8 hours… of pain, agony and torture they put my mom through! Never asking once if she wanted so much as a water to drink. When my mom did ask for a water — they chareged her $ 1 for it. Smh.
I would NOT recommend this place to anyone nor will anyone from my family ever return to this SALON OF HORRORS!!!
!!!DO NOT GO HERE!!!

I originally called for a price quote. They told me I had to come in for a quote and so they can see my hair. Went down there. Parking is a hassle and it was located in a very sketchy part of Jersey City but I was willing to sacrifice for the right price. I have been going to Brooklyn for years and paying $ 45 for a relaxer. I was asked a few questions, no one looked at my hair then was quoted a whopping $ 75. Way too expensive for this part of town. My search continues.

don’t come here if you are looking for something fancy. it’s a no-​frills kind of place, but totally worth it. the blowouts are great and the staff is serious about their work. if you’ve not had a Dominican-​style blowout, try it and you won’t go back. they use the least heat possible by setting you with rollers first, then blowing it out, so the flatiron and other heat can mostly be avoided. it lasts FOREVER and looks very healthy.
I wouldn’t go here for color, I wanted a dark brown and they left it on so long that I ended up with black. it turned out that I liked the black for a change, so not a big deal to me, but if you are particular about your color, I would be careful. the haircuts are also just fine, i’d go for a trim but probably not to change my style because I didn’t love the way my hair was layered one time i went a little further than just a trim.
go for the wash, trim, roller set/​blowout, it’s cheap and you’ll feel fabulous.

Professional, friendly, clean, bright, and (very) organized. You’re tended to in the order in which you arrived, and you’re in & out as quickly as possible (I went 1^st thing in the morning). Also, they’re not fans of applying a ton of heat to hair, which I favor. Better than most other Dominican salons I’ve been to.

I love this place! Racelly dyed my hair blonde about a year ago. I loved it! I got extensions there which also came out cute. I got my hair cut short there into a bob and I loved it. My hair was so soft after a wash and set. I can’t wait to go back! The staff has always been nice to me. I believe just about every woman in my family has been there at least once. Best hair salon in Jersey City! Great quality and customer service!!!

Been here twice. Definitely the best salon i have found in this area for blowouts. lasts me for days! When you arrive you put your name on a list and they take the next person. First time i didnt have much of a wait, second time i had to wait over an hour! But it was worth the wait. I get a wash, roller set and blow dry. I paid $ 30, people with shoulder length hair pay $ 25. Customer service, not rude but not friendly either so not sure how to rate that. Overall, They are good at blowouts and my hair feels and looks super healthy when i leave.

Best hair stylists in JC!

The first time I went to this salon it was to lighten my hair basically from a honey blonde to a medium blonde … It turned out a whole shade lighter than what I asked for and after a couple of days my hair started turning green around my bangs. I hadn’t done anything to my hair at all I didn’t add products since I had left the salon so I knew it had to have been something they did. Regardless for a dye job my hair felt very healthy. After a few months I went jet black and now I visit often just for a wash and set. The wait time is longgggg and sometimes they even forget about you if you don’t ask when you’ll be attended but they do a great blow out my hair looks so healthy and my hair has actually grown since I’ve started doing regular visits (every two weeks) I no longer use my flat iron as I did before because the previews salons I had visited would leave my hair frizzy but Racelly’s salon does a great job. Only thing is the excruciating wait time it’s very annoying but I love that they do open very early.

$ 25 for a perfect blowout in 30 minutes! They were not the friendliest bunch in here, but they did their thing and make my hair look fabulous and perfectly straight!!!

Lately I do not write a lot about places I been visiting do the fact I have been busy with moving. But, I have to say at first I was nervous about going to this Dominican hair spot since it’s across town and quite bits away from my soon to be old condo that I’m moving from and my hair spot does not open til later on in the day. But let me tell you I’m happy I made it my way t give this place a try. The girl I think her name was francesca not sure but you can’t miss her when you walk in petite young girl with curly hair in the front of the salon. She takes her time and really listens. She really added volume to my hair without me repeating myself. She took her time and totally make me a sick hair do for $ 25 which is like half the price of everywhere else I would go to. I’m very picky and litterly really spoiled and have to say totally worth going in this area to see this lady. The other stylist I would say do good hair but I don’t speak Spanish and don’t think I would have mixed good with them as I said I’m really snobby with my hair and don’t want to be yelled at as I’m repeating what I want… Lol there technique with the rollers and then blow dry will maximize the best hair do. Everyone that walks out has an amazing shine in there hair and a great hair do. Totally 5 star quality at a low price. Wish I would have found them sooner. Ps the shampoo lady is awesome too great shampoo and conditioning with a thorough head scrub…

Well worth the wait, the only salon I know that does rollers before a blowout. Quality hair products used.

If I could give her zero stars I would. If you have curly hair and love it don’t go here! I went April of 2013 and a year later my hair is still different. I’m a hairstylist, I have my license. I just wanted a simple blowout. When I get there she tells me my hair is dry (which it wasn’t, it just looks like that the the untrained eye after a few days of not waking and putting it up) and suggest a treatment. Sure! I’m all for a treatment. She put a chemical in my hair! At the sink, my guess it was perm solution? It didn’t smell harsh and she only left it for Any minuets. When I washed my hair a week later it smelled horrible, like but hair or like a chemical was on my hair. It didn’t curl at all, it’s like she put a relaxer in it. Yes, a year later, I’m still bitter cause I LOVE my curls and I told her this. I, and everyone else, can see the difference between my new growth and the hair she ruined.

came for the first time to the Clifton location. the salon has a new, beautiful décor, the atmosphere is really laid back, I even got offered a mimosa! While I was getting a haircut, there were to other women from PA and Upstate NY — only shows the girls in the salon don’t play! they know what they’re doing
Racelly herself is a sweetheart, really nice and helpful. her prices are really reasonable.
The Clifton location takes appointments which is a good thing because who likes waiting. But I heard the JC location is first come first serve. which is a bummer.
If you’re looking for a new salon I highly recommend Racellys
ps. I loved the bachata playing in the background :)

I have been dying to go to a great salon since I have a had terrible experiences with past ones. Luckily my sister became my savior and told me about this place and it’s excellent customer service. Not only are the product top quality, all of the hair stylists are attentive and the blow outs always leave my hair looking and feeling amazing. Since the first time I’ve came, I fell in love and have faithfully been coming in every week. Worth the money and time :)

This was my first time at a Dominican salon and I was happy with the results of my hair. The salon opened 15 minutes late so I was a little annoyed. Once open I checked out the salon. It was clean and well maintained. So really no appointments just sign in and get the next girl available. I got a great wash, roller set and blow dry. I left out really happy with how my hair felt and turned out. The price was right as well. Pros: fast and efficient, nice girls, great work. Cons: opening late, no real choice in who does my hair, if you go later in day it can take hours for you to get done.
All in go and get your hair done here.

I came here for the first time early yesterday morning for a keratin treatment. I hadn’t made an appointment and was greeted immediately and told it would be no problem.
First, I was asked to sign a sign in sheet. The girls go by this book to determine the order in which each customer came in and make sure everyone is taken care of in the order they arrived. Nothing irks me more than seeing a girl walk in an hour after me and walk out 2 hours before me. This was a major plus for me.
Giselle had worked on me and I gotta tell you she was FANTASTIC. Aside from receiving the hair wash/​massage of the century, she was so pleasantly polite and worked on my hair as if she was working on the First Lady’s hair. I walked out looking and feeling like a million bucks. I could immediately tell the difference in my hair and she gave me pointers on how to maintain and keep up with taking care of my locks.
The pricing was the BEST PART of the entire experience. $ 90 for every ounce used. THAT IS A STEAL. Most places charge over $ 200 for keratin treatments and probably don’t even do half of the job this salon does.
I would recommend coming early, you can tell this place is a hit and gets full very quickly. Unless you have time to spare, prepare to spend a hefty amount of time there.
All in all, I loved the place. Loved the staff, and the owner seems like she is incredibly nice and extremely talented. I will definitely be coming back!

I’ve been going to Biena’s Beauty Salon, now known as Racelly’s Hair Studio, since I was 12 years old. I am now 23 and I remain loyal to this business. I’ve ventured out and tried other salons but I have regretted it. I usually run right back to Racelly for her to fix. I do not trust my haircuts, dye jobs, or blow outs to anyone but her (and you shouldn’t either!) I highly recommend this Racelly’s Hair Studio.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!
No appointments, just have to wait, sometimes it could take up to a 2 hour wait.
But it’s so worth it.
I usually get a wash, cut, blowdry. Racely does the best blow out and I feel so magical when she’s finished. Bianca is also really good.
Highly recommended! I now live in California, and I can’t find anything as good. I even wait til my trips back to my hometown to get my hair done.