Joe’s Salon

I moved to CT from NY and have very curly, frizzy, and coily hair. I had a hairdresser in NY who was great– she got my hair amazingly straight in about an hour– typical of other great hair experiences I’ve had in NY. I also want to mention I’m a cosmetologist as well so I’m familiar with how the salon scene is… I read great things about Joe’s salon and decided to call and ask for someone who is great with curly hair. I was told that the master stylist would be my best bet and she’s very experienced with curly hair. If I’m going to get a great cut and blowout, I don’t mind spending $ 85 for a master stylist…
I arrived to the salon and was greeted by two very nice receptionists. I was told there would be about a 15 minute wait (again, I don’t mind if the end result makes me happy). I was then greeted by a shy but sweet assistant. She brought me over to a chair and I had a consultation with my VERY nice stylist. I was also told that I get a complimentary hair conditioning treatment since it was my first time there.
My stylist had the assistant do the conditioning treatment. However, the bottom half of my hair wasn’t washed at all and the assistant was very nervous about doing the conditioning treatment. She kept asking the stylist what to do and I got the impression that the stylist hadn’t worked with the assistant before (which was later confirmed, it was in fact their first day working together– so the stylist didn’t know she had barely any experience).
When I was put back in the stylist’s chair I was surprised to hear that the assistant was going to be doing my blowout– a major task being how textured my hair is. I probably should have said it wasn’t a good idea but I know some assistants are fantastic at blowouts so I let it be. The other thing that bothered me– I paid 85 dollars for the master stylist and out of my two hours there, I may have spent ten minutes with my stylist. The assistant did everything but the very quick cut.
Every girl with curly hair knows what a treat it is to have their hair blown out. My blowout was incredibly amatuer. My roots were frizzy and wavy, the top of my head was flat, and my ends were fried. It took the assistant almost two hours to blow out my hair. I felt sorry for her. It wasn’t her fault. The job of the person she is working with is to know what she is capable of and not throw someone like me at someone so inexperienced.
The cut was good. The perfect amount was taken off the length.
Two days later, I was contacting my old stylist in NY, willing to drive the two hours to go see her for the type of cut and blowout I expected, especially for $ 85. Please, if you’re charging people for a master stylist, make sure that’s who does the work. Don’t overwhelm your inexperienced people with hair they’re not ready for. I do appreciate everyone being so sweet though.

I’ve brought my kids here for haircuts and never been pleased, we’ve back because it was convenient on the occasions when they really needed a haircut on that day! All I can say is that the cuts have been inconsistent, sometimes they are ok, just ok, and other times they are horrible… unacceptable. I always ask if the stylist they are getting is good with boy hair and they assure me that they are… but they are wrong! Recently I took them to Cutting Crew and they got excellent haircuts for a fraction of the price. I can say that I know a lot of women who get their hair colored at Joe’s and they are happy. The atmosphere is kind of pretentious and too expensive for me to consider going there myself!

Once more Charlene has worked her magic… she does a crazy-​good haircut, especially on short hair that is stick straight… walked out and instantly got compliments from people on the street! Even when I wake up in the morning, my hair looks awesome!

This place is super cute. My new favorite salon! Though I am from Woodbury, I figured I would try Joe’s because of all the great Unilocal reviews. Such an adorable place in a great area of New Milford and I got a fantastic cut! Aanna was my stylist and she was awesome. I initially had a 4:30 appointment but because there was a bad forecast for snow, they were able to get me in early. An apprentice blew my hair out (Lexie) and she was great as well– she was telling me a bit about their program and classes there. You can tell Joes invests in their stylists. In addition to the great cut, they gave me a first-​time client care pack with samples and $ 10 off my next service. Awesome place– will be back!

As Always, going to have my hair at Joe’s is heaven, all the girls there are so professional, delightful. they make you feel special and they make you look great.
I had high lights done by Janice yesterday and they just are beautiful, Courtney is my stylist and she does an amazing job also.
Going back on Saturday to have my hair trimmed. I am very particular of my hair stylist and salon, as I am a Latin Women, and I grew up in Puerto Rico and we are extremely aware of our looks and of choose the best in beauty products and salons we go to.
I do not know what these girls feed their scissors with but I will tell you my hair has grown so fast these last months. Give Joe’s a try and you will definitively be back.

I love going here. I leave looking and feeling wonderful. The stylists are skilled, and the cost is well within my budget. As a performer, I am pretty picky about my hair, so I am not easily pleased. My stylist, Anna, is great at what she does and open to my comments and suggestions as well. I would recommend this salon to anyone in the area as well as anyone visiting the area. They have spa services as well. All around, a wonderful place.

What a wonderful place! Most importantly they are good at what they do, a group of stylist just got back yesterday from a Redkin Hair Show. My stylist Anna was very personable, kind and sweet. There was no rush, she gave me her full attention. She listened to what I had to say and was very comfortable adding her suggestions. I was greeted warmly and offered a cup of tea, how nice! I have tried a few salons around the area and this is the best! I have already made my next appt and will look in the spa services offered as well.

Being new to the area, finding someone to do my hair was pretty nerve-​wracking. I recently had my hair colored by Isabella — and she did a really good job. She listened to me and was able to closely do what my previous colorist had done. I may end up asking her to tweak it a little, but she is the kind of person who will listen. I give her top marks for color.
The website is definitely lacking — in looking for a salon, I always hope to read about the stylists and colorist backgrounds, as well as see some photos of their work. They have some photos of the employees — but no notations about their name or position, education or certifications. Hopefully they will upgrade that soon.
Overall, I had a good experience. I will note that some reviews have remarked that prices are ‘affordable’ — this may be the case for some of the services. I found that the price I paid for my hair color was more than I paid in Boston at my salon on Newbury Street, with the highest level colorist (owner) there. I have a lot of hair, so maybe that was it — or perhaps they charge for the gloss and my previous salon made it part of the package? I am not sure. I will go back for my color with Isabella, but I will likely have to stretch out the time I go.

I have had trouble my whole life finding someone who could wrangle my hair. I walked into Joe’s on the recommendation of a friend, and I was put in Aanna’s chair. I told her that I don’t own a hairdryer and I only have one comb — I needed a haircut that would look great as soon as I got out of the shower and would last all day. I was thrilled by the results, and I keep going back every two months for a trim.
Bottom line: Joe’s is convenient, the people are friendly and helpful, the place is clean, the prices (at least, for a wash and cut — I don’t know about color) are reasonable. I have also been told by a reliable friend that their masseuse it fantastic. I recommend giving it a shot!

I moved to New Milford almost four years ago, but still hadn’t found a salon in the area. I used to have my hair done almost once a week near my job in New York, but a busy work schedule put a stop to that some time last year. As the mother of an active two year old, I discovered the easiest way to «do» my hair was with a flat iron. After several months, my hair started to resemble straw. That’s when I took to the internet and started my search for a salon. I had passed by Joe’s Salon several times before, but never bothered to stop in. After reading such rave reviews on Unilocal,I decided to check it out. While walking through town, I stopped in to ask about services and prices. The woman at the desk turned out to be the owner, Karen. Not only was she informative, but she was also extremely friendly. I booked an appointment for a trim right there. Later that week, I called and modified my appointment for a Brazilian Blowout.
My appointment with Sarah turned out great. She was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We talked for several minutes before she washed my hair, asking lots of questions about my usual hair routine, telling me about the structure of my hair and recommending the best cut for my hair type and lifestyle. My hair was then washed with a special shampoo and the keratin products were applied. Sarah but off about six inches of my hair, getting rid of the dull «straw» that had come to irk me so much. After drying my hair, she sealed the cuticle with a flat iron. The result is smooth, shiny and soft hair! My hair feels so great, I can’t stop touching it. Before leaving the salon, I booked my next appointment. I’m so glad I finally found a salon!

Choosing a salon is one of the most important decisions you can make. The relationship with your stylist is something you want to get right right off the bat.
Since I was new in town, I had no one to ask salon advice, so I took to the Internet.
One of my requirements is that the salon be a «Bumble and Bumble Salon». I love the Bumble and Bumble products and know that each stylist is educated on each product.
I found two salons in my area. The first one was too far but the second was only minutes away. I must walked past the salon a dozen times and called for information before I finally went in.
A few people told me it was «very expensive» and since I was not working I should find an «affordable» place.
From the outside I felt it might be too intimating and probably had an «attitude».
From my first phone call, I was pleasantly surprised. The receptionist was so friendly and took a long time to speak to me about the salon.
When I finally went in, I was greeted by a very pleasant woman. Turns out she is the owner. I explained my situation about how important it is for me to find the right stylist and money at this time is a concern.
She introduced me to John. Right off the bat I had a good feeling about him. We spoke about what I wanted and he understood exactly what I wanted.
A few days later I went to my appointment.
I was a bit early but John took me right away.
He is such a delight to work with. I gave him a picture of the style I wanted and he took his time explaining what he was going to do to help me achieve the look I wanted.
While we chatted about hair, he gave me advice and suggestions about the town I live in.
He took his time and that made me feel good. I do not like feeling rushed so this made me feel comfortable.
As I sat in the chair, I took note of the other stylists. Everyone was very pleasant. I saw no attitude.
The pricing is based mainly on experience. You let them know your budget and they will work with you.
I love products already but I did not feel any pressure to buy. I explained at this time I am on a tight budget but the first chance I get, I will buy product.
I was so pleased with my experience, I went back next week for highlights and gloss. My hair color was a mess. It was uneven from lack of upkeep with old highlights and first grays popping out.
John was not phased by the challenge. He proceeded to give me a beautiful head of highlights and sealed it in with a color gloss. My firsts grays were blended in and the glossing effect lasted over a month!
Today I am going in for a free bang trim. A Fringe benefit they provide between haircuts.
Ask them about specials on products and services.
They also have a points system that rewards you for using their services. This is the first time I had heard such a thing and I love the idea.
I am thrilled with my experience and my new salon and stylist, John Kohler.