Suite Tart

I’ve been following Lulu around to different salons for almost 15 years. She’s that good; and I am so glad that she opened her own place a few years ago. I have straight blonde hair — it’s the sort of hair that shows any mistake in the cutting, and tangles really easily — and Lulu has always done a phenomenal job of styling it, through both short styles and long. Even though I’ve moved out of Rhode Island to Massachusetts, I still believe Suite Tart is worth making the 75-​minute drive across state lines. You will not find anyone who knows half as much about cutting, coloring, or various hair care products. A few years ago, Lulu even found a suspicious mole on my head! (I know, gross! But I am so glad that she caught it so I could have it taken care of.) I cannot recommend Lulu and her team highly enough. And if, like me, you are making a longer trip to visit them, be sure to ask for their restaurant recs — Providence is a great food city and she’s never steered me wrong!

Loved my haircut. Jill took great care of me, and the vibe in the salon was great. Would definitely go back!

The crew at Suite Tart were amazing colorists, stylists and really helped me out in a bind. They gave me such VIP treatment even though it was first time there. Go PVD Lady Project members ! Thanks for the help Jill. Ill be back :)

I don’t say this lightly, but after about 15 years of highlighting and hair cuts, with the last few years trying out various Boston salons, Lulu gave me the best hair cut/​color I have ever had. The salon was friendly and welcoming and Lulu really listened to my concerns about my hair.

I came to get my lash extensions done here by Crystal Pavlides. She did an amazing job! I love the full but natural look of these extensions. She takes her time and uses so much care while putting them on that they come out looking flawless. 2 weeks later and they’re still looking full! Not to mention it cuts my makeup routine in half and looks 10x better than any mascara. Crystal and the rest of the staff were so nice and easy to talk to. The place had a fun artsy-​vintage vibe. I also bought some tango red Besame lipstick I’m in love with, and scheduled a hair appt with Sennin. Safe to say I’ve found my new salon!

Lulu did my hair for my 8÷31÷14 wedding and all I can say is WOW, just wow! If I could give her 10 stars, I would! Talk about being a bombshell! She made me truly flawless! I cannot thank her enough for her kindness, professionalism and expertise. It was a great experience the whole way through and the end result was flawless. Thank you so much!

I came inhere upon recommendation from a friend of mine and I’ll not regret paying for this haircut.
I was able to get an appointment with Lulu and first she sat down and introduced herself and then offered me a ‘Gansett beer which was apparently a part of some New Client Tuesday or whatever. I believe the haircut is $ 25.00 (maybe just for men) and it comes included with a beer, so I was pretty blown away straight out of the gate.
Once I sat down, Lulu asked me what I wanted and once I finished I told her she could take artistic license with it because, really, what the hell do I know? She only does this every day. So, she gave me a lot of what I wanted and I a lot of what I was always afraid of getting. But, it turned out FANTASTIC and I’m so happy with it. I even picked up some product.
Can’t wait to get my haircut here again in the future. They always say, look good, feel good, well I can firmly say I feel both now.

Tom is the best! Gave me the exact haircut I wanted after showing him a few pictures. He listened to me when I was telling him what I wanted (and what I didn’t want). Would highly recommend! Great customer service and always on time!

My friend and I were looking to get our hair done together so we decided to check out Suite Tart. We had a hard time finding the building and when we did, we walked into a business meeting??? There was no on street sign saying that the salon was around back. Once we got in the door, we were greeted by an empty front desk. None of the stylist looked up, smiled or offered to help us. We walked around the front of the salon for about five minutes and walked out. I had heard great things from other people but from my experience, I will not be returning or recommending to any of my friends. Poor customer service is not acceptable.

Convivial staff, rad décor, decently-​priced cuts. That about covers it, right? Jessie did a great job fixing up a very uneven self-​haircut. I was offered a mimosa on the way in and a bag of Lindt truffles on the way out. Good vibes from both staff and customers alike. Will be heading back there again!

I came here for a Providence Pin-​Up session (I’ll review that separately) and had a great experience. The staff was super friendly and fun. Lulu did my hair, and she was super nice and chatty. Brandon did my makeup and it came out so awesome. Overall I had a great experience at this salon, if I didn’t have a hairstylist already, I would definitely start going here regularly.

Brandon Ward recently did my makeup at my wedding and I absolutely loved the experience from start to finish. Within a day of inquiring about bridal makeup, I received a phone call from Brandon who explained what he offers for makeup. I went in to the salon for a makeup trial the morning of my bachlorette party. The atmosphere at Suite Tart is awesome. Brandon listened to what I had in mind and gave great input. I was blown away by the result. Not to mention, that makeup looked flawless all night long (and that was a wild night, let me tell you.)
To put my wedding crazy mind at ease, Brandon called me the day of the wedding letting me know what time he would arrive at the site. He even got there 5 minutes before me and had everything set up. Despite the craziness of all the last minutes wedding details, Brandon maintained an aura of calm that really comforted me. While everyone was running around with preparations, he was entirely focused on me and making me look beautiful. Needless to say, my makeup was perfect and looked fabulous in all the pictures. I would absolutely recommend his services to all brides!

The first thing I notice about this salon is how welcoming and warm everyone is. The stylists offer you a ‘Gansett right off the bat and everyone is having fun, chatting and singing to the music. They always do a great job whether I’m asking for something professional or wild. I generally get funky colored highlights (purple, blue, green) and the colors they use last a very long time. I also really like the product lines they use. It isn’t cheap yet the prices are very reasonable for the service and expertise you get.

If there was a 3.5, that’s what I would give Suite Tart. I went in for a hair styling. They advertise fun pinup/​retro styles, which got me very excited; however, my bubble burst a little. Here’s the lowdown:
Pros:
*Über nice peeps here
*Great pricing
*Easy to make an appointment
*Flexible
*Clean facility
Cons:
*Hairstylist was inexperienced
*Settled for a diff style (pony with bouffant) when it was obvious what I asked for (half up/​half down with pins on each side, bangs curled under, and ends curled under) wasn’t going to happen
*Comb was dropped, picked up, and used again w/​o washing or replacing
*Comb was placed in hairdresser’s mouth and then used to style
*Another hairstylist had to step in to recover the inexperienced one
I know the Cons sound really bad, but because Lulu, the owner, was kind enough to step in, I left very happy with the results. I took off a star because I didn’t get exactly what I wanted and really just a half for the comb-​on-​the-​floor business. Otherwise the stylist who was inexperienced was very nice and kind. He just needed a little more practice and to not use combs that fall on the ground. :)
I would still recommend this place, but maybe go with Lulu until you get to know everyone more.

I have been a longtime admirer of Lulu Locks and Providence Pinup. So when I got invited to my cousin’s wedding in Newport, I knew Suite Tart was the place to go.
From the moment I walked in to make my appointment til the day I came in to get my hair and make up done, Lulu and her staff made me feel welcome and comfortable. I had decided on a vintage 1960’s look and Lulu herself did my hair while Brandon did my makeup. These two know their stuff! My hair is thick and very curly. Lulu smoothed it out into a gorgeous updo. When it comes to my eyes, I’m very twitchy but Brandon’s patience and steady hand put me immediately at ease.
I looked and felt amazing and had a great time at the wedding. If you have a special occasion or just looking to get done up gorgeous, this is the place to go. I can’t wait to come back!

Looking to put some paz-​sass into your locks? Pa-​lease — — - make an appointment with Suite Tart!!!
This ain’t yo’ mama’s cordial afternoon salon. I’ve been looking for a shoppe which caters to the fun’n’funky types (with stylists who won’t give me a shifty eye if I ask them to «work their magic»). The sweet Suite is located on Broadway, but it’s set back from the main street (you could buzz right by if you’re not keeping an eye out!). The salon is vintage FABUlous; checker tile floor, hanging mirrors, retro salon signs, and (my favorite) re-​purposed tool boxes! At the front there are salon products as well as locally-​made jewelry are available for purchase. The tune on Pandora was set to «amazing» as the soundtrack of my kitschy artist soul played out hit after hit (Church?! Tears for Fears?! Adele and Lady Gaga?! …awesome).
I’ve been to a few other salons in PVD, but none that have been successful at giving me that knock-​out combination of comfort AND style. So it was with mild trepidation that I approached the «pencil yourself in» e-​appointment book. I spun the great roulette wheel of stylists and landed with Tom St. Germain (with a name like that, he was bound for glory). Tom put me at tease-​ease; I knew I was in good hands when I saw the tat «a cut above the rest.» Embarrassed by my collage of haircuts galore, I blushed as I explained that I was looking to lose some dead ends and liven up my look with some texture. Tom smiled and nodded, then got to work.
The conversation was quite enjoyable, and I was able to watch the salon’s master makeup artist at work prepping a Bombshell Beauty (what work!). After about forty minutes: sha-​bam! I was looking at the new «me!» The length and texture were PERFECT and I felt rejuvenated, ready to take on the world! The cost was very reasonable ($ 45) considering the level of professionalism and how the look made me feel. I felt like I was among friends — the inspired individuals of and artsy city.

$ 30 for a haircut? Yes please! I recently used a LivingSocial coupon here for wash, haircut, and deep conditioning, and was very happy with the result.
Suite Tart can be a little difficult to find if you don’t know what you are looking for. On a Saturday afternoon, there was plenty of parking. The décor of the place is clean but a lot of fun: old-​fashioned popcorn machine, bring pink director’s chairs, teal toolchest-​looking stations. If you’ve ever been in Hampden, Baltimore, picture that. All that’s missing is a bunch of white-​haired ladies with big hair. Awesome.
Tom did a great job with my hair. The result is very low maintenance but still looks great when going out on the town. I was in and out in about an hour, and that included the deep conditioning treatment, haircut, and blow-​dry. Very happy. I will be back!
Also, note that regular haircuts are $ 45 to $ 65 – very reasonable compared to the $ 80 I used to have to pay in D.C.

I was recently in to get dolled up before my fiancé’s and my engagement photo session (didn’t happen — that’s another story), and I saw Shelby for my nails and hair.
This was my first manicure. Seriously. I have a nervous (gross) habit of chewing my fingers when I’m anxious, and I had managed to get them looking normal again for the occasion! Well, it was definitely a positive first experience. There were limited colors in polish, as they were promoting the OPI «Skyfall» line (not that great in my opinion), but I ended up with a glitter candy red that looked nice. The job that Shelby did shaping and applying polish was outstanding. My nails looked as though they had come out of the Chevy factory in the 50s — shapely and shiny.
My nails dried as Shelby cut my hair expertly. She listened to what I wanted and executed it perfectly. I am absolutely in love with the way my hair falls around my shoulders now. Besides being a good listener, Shelby was sweet and conscientious. The whole team is nice, really, from Sophia at the front desk to LuLu making her rounds between clients and making sure everyone is happy. Hidden away on the short strip of Broadway between Dean Street and the Service Road, SuiteTart is like stepping into another world, and stepping out of it looking and feeling 100% better.

What a difference 4 months makes to a new business! Same rave reviews stand, but since my last haircut they’ve hired a full-​time receptionist (Sophie is fab!), made the décor even more cozy than before with a greater selection of vintage beauty and pinup books, and last but not least… in addition to coffee, tea, and water, I was offered a beer upon arrival. What I needed more than anything in the world yesterday at 5:30 after a rough day at the office was a beer. Insta-​ease. Gorgeous haircut. Beer. LuLu and the Suite Tart team are the best!

I simply can’t say enough good things about the entire Suite Tart team. I was given the luxury of a full makeover for a Providence Pinup photoshoot a few nights ago and I had an absolute blast. I must admit, I was a photoshoot first timer, but everyone on the Suite Tart team helped put me at ease. By the end of the shoot not only did I look fantastic, but I felt like I had made a handful of new friends. I was so sad to say good bye – hugs all around!
Everyone must have this experience at least once in there life, and the Suite Tart team does it right! Thank you so much. I’ll definitely be back for any and all occasions that require a hair and makeup overhaul or even just to say hi! You guys ROCK!!!