Oggi Salon & Spa

Very nice salon...Linda has been doing my hair for years years. She is absolutely wonderful. The best colorist I've ever had. She listens to what you want done and works her magic!

Posted 12/06/05

I have gotten a blow out and massage at Oggi. The staff is great. I believe the lady that owns the salon is the nasty one. Unless you are dripping with jewels she could careless to help you. She basically takes your money and then looks at you like "what the hell so you want." I have plenty of money to blow at salons but only go there for specific things b/c I don't really care to be a patron of her shop.

Posted 10/31/05

The first time I stepped into Oggi I saw Henry who did a wonderful job with my makeup for a special event. He recommended that I have a facial with Janet. I saw Janet the second Saturday in September and she is wonderful. I'm biracial and it was nice to finally be serviced by someone who is knowledgeable about ethnic skin care and just ethnic people in general. I had the best facial ever and the best experience. I'm going back for my next facial in October. So far not bad experiences with the reception staff, but things could change.

Pros: Henry, Janet, Skin care services

Posted 09/30/05

I had my first appointment at Oggi yesterday with Richard and my hair is FABULOUS! Since I spent such a long time there, had color, highlights, conditioning treatment, lunch, haircut and blow dry, I decided to take a a massage with Svetlana in between services and it was wonderful. I did not experience any problems with the receptionists, in fact, they were friendly and polite and I will definitely return to Richard and Svetlana! My hair looks AMAZING and my back feels great!

Pros: Richard, Svetlana

Cons: None

Posted 07/14/05

The staff at the front desk were extremely rude. Instead of making me feel at home and comfortable they made me feel as though I was bothering them. My haircut was awful. I spent so much time talking with the stylist about my hair and in the end I felt as though she hadn't listened to a word I said. I specifically told her I didn't want any short layers and she gave me nothing but short layers. When I got home and took a closer look in my mirror I couldn't believe she let me leave the salon looking like that. It was a very sloppy haircut with bad layering.

Posted 07/01/05

I decided to check out Oggi since my favorite stylist just started working there, however, my attempts to make an appointment were unsuccessful due to a very rude, obnoxious, invidious, malevolent, snotty receptionist. No, I never did make an appointment, I ending up hanging up the phone so I cannot say much about the salon but if they allow their CUSTOMER SERVICE representatives to treat their clients that way over the telephone, I am not interested in visiting in person. Hopefully, the owner or management will see this review and address the problem immediately. A receptionist is just that and nothing more so she should really adjust her attitude. I will never go this salon based on that alone.

Pros: None that I'm aware

Cons: Receptionist, Customer Service

Posted 06/23/05

My stylist is James - the best in my estimation as a men's hair stylist - he loves his profession and it shows. I start to relax even before I enter the door. I'm always greeted with a friendly hello from everyone and the place is CLEAN! Sometimes I don't know what I want as far as a hair cut, and I'll say to James, "Do whatever you feel like," and he rises to the occasion, creating an original style which always seems to work. Now, that's talent. Often I arrive early talk with them before my haircut and I watch James cut and color a woman's hair. He's an artist. You know the woman loves how she looks because it shows in her face, as well as in her hair. Kudos to Mary, Amanda, Jeff, Joanne and Vanessa (the new receptionist).

Cons: Parking

Posted 06/22/05

I have loved my haircuts and hilites by Jeff at Oggi. I tried a few other salons in Philadelphia but like this one the best. I get consistently good hair cuts and people always compliment my hair. Even my husband goes to Jeff for his hair cuts and they are the best haircuts he's ever had.

Pros: Great Stylists, Love the Products, Quality Service

Cons: front desk people

Posted 06/16/05

I am usually pretty low key and flexible about my haircuts but I received one of the worst haircuts ever at this place. The woman who cut my hair was incredibly slow (over 1 hr). The people were friendly but I wouldn't go back. I also saw a woman walk out with one of the worst color jobs I've ever seen. I'd expect much more in what I consider a sophisticated city.

Posted 03/23/05

I've been going to Henry at Oggi for years, and he's the only reason I go there. I look forward to interacting with the receptionists about as much as I enjoy going to the dentist. They are miserable and act like they are doing you some kind of favor, rather than acting like the customer servants they truly are. The only reason I keep going back is because Henry does such a fantastic job on my hair .... I feel like a million bucks everytime I leave the salon. I've never been pushed into buying products or services I don't really want. The actual hairdressers all seem personable and very skilled -- if you can get past the pyrhannas at the front desk, you'll be fine. One good thing .. I've never had to wait. My appointment always begins on time.

Pros: top-notch hairdresser, friendly hairdressers, quality

Cons: , no parking

Posted 11/04/04

I have been going to this salon for 3 years and have recommended it to other friends who were also very ahppy with their service. I have been seeing Lana and she does excellent work from coloring to styling.

Posted 03/19/04

I went to OGGI for the first time a couple of weeks ago---HIDEOUS ATTITUDES on the self-impressed, overstaffed, receptionist CIRCUS! Let's just say, Rudeness and Pertention greeted me and wisked me into the coat room with an impatient stance as I took off my coat and scarf due to freezing temps. I was offered a drink, but knew that I should not ask from the tone of the question. I met Desiree (stylist) and Hanna (wash), the only redeeming pieces of my experience at an otherwise gorgeous salon spoiled by that Receptionist staff on the way in and on the way out. Was the girl actually expecting a tip after that treatment? Not sure if I will go back. I would love to know who the owner and/or manager is so I could see how they would respond to an unsatisfied customer....

Pros: Aesthetics, Hair Washer-Hanna, Stylist--Desiree

Cons: Receptionist STAFF, Pertentiousness, Dismissive Attitudes

Posted 01/16/04

First, I have to say that Desiree really is a great styist. She is extremely nice and easy to talk to and will be honest about cuts and color that will suit you. I followed her from another salon to Oggi after years of jumping around to find someone who was this good. She is very skilled and seems to always be going to workshops to improve her skills and learn new things. However, if it wasn't for her I would have probably gone there once and not returned. The desk receptionists are typically kind of pretentious. I always feel like they are judging each person who walks in and if you aren't a high society type you don't deserve kind treatment. Now I feel like I have to get dressed up and put make up on to get my haircut just so I can get past the desk.

Pros: skilled stylists, pretentiousatmosphere

Posted 12/17/03

My initial interaction with Oggi salon was not a friendly one, as the receptionist who answered the phone was very impolite...I was about to cancel my appointment. However, after surpassing the rude receptionists when I arrived, the rest of my experience was wonderful and I would recommend the stylist, Jeff, to anyone. I'm always receiving compliments on my hair cut and color and I attribute this to Jeff...he is very professional and on the cutting edge. The assistants are great as well; Hanna and Michelle make you feel comfortable. Amiable atmosphere, however the receptionists could use an attitude adjustment and provide service with a smile, instead of being cocky and pretentious. It wouldn't surprise me if people opted not to go there b/c of the receptionists. Overall, the salon itself is great and Jeff is fabulous. It's also a nice perk that Oggi provides parking discounts for nearby lots.

Pros: Jeff, Friendly atmosphere, Personable

Cons: Rude receptionists

Posted 11/04/03

i went in for a few highlights and a trim and i wound up with a chopped up mess. everything was way over priced, the receptionist was extremely rude. why does every employee in there think they just walked out of beverly hills. not even close people. i didnt appreciate that when i did complain about my hair they could care less as long as they got paid.it sucks.please dont go there.oh one more thing, why cant i go get my hair done and leave, why does the staff have to try and force me to buy their crappy products?

Pros: none

Cons: receptionists, rude owners, boring decor

Posted 08/17/03

I JUST DESCOVERED SALON OGGI, I IMMEDIATELEY FELL IN LOVE AS SOON AS I WALKED IN. THE RECEPTIONISTS WHERE VERY CURTIOUS AND PLEASANT, THEY DEFINITELY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. I AM FROM OUT OF TOWN AND WANTED TO GET MY HAIR BLOWN DRY. THEY SENT ME OVER TO AMANDA, WHO WAS VERY NICE AND PERSONABLE. SHE GAVE ME JUST WHAT I WANTED AND MORE. I WOULD DEFINITELY RETURN WHEN I TRAVEL BACK TO THE CITY.

Pros: VERY PROFESSIONAL

Cons: NONE

Posted 08/09/03

I agree that Oggi is unrightfully pretentious. The reason I go there is because Desiree is an awesome stylist. She always does a great job on my hair, and after I leave I don't have to go home and wash out all the product!

I also agree that the reception staff is obnoxious.. especially the woman in charge whom my friend and I refer to as 'Cruella Deville'. Seriously, it's their job to be nice to the customers and they just act like they're doing you a favor. You're a RECEPTIONIST for Christ's sake!

Oh, and I wouldn't recommend getting a bikini wax there, but as I said, Desiree is the best.

Pros: good location, good stylists, nice employees..x rec

Cons: haughty reception

Posted 07/28/03

Ok...This place is trash. My hair is now trash as well. The stylist did not understand what I wanted at all, and gave me this ugly 70's hair close to a mullet. I was so mad that I almost walked out without paying, and I probably shouldn't have. This place is unrightfully pretentious and no better than a hair cuttery. It's going to cost me another fifty bucks to get it done by Marcus at Salon at 5th...I had these ugly bangs once by another bangup "haircutter" and he fixed them to where they were almost invisible....

Pros: no wait, I wonder why, good shampoo

Cons: unskilled, annoying music

Posted 06/27/03

Tom Santoro gives the best hair cut ever. I have never had a bad hair cut and have never given him direction on what I want. He just knows what looks good. He also does amazing highlights. The reception staff can DEFINITELY use some help, but they are not cutting the hair.

Pros: Tom Santoro

Posted 11/19/02

I recently spent a Marvelous Morning at Oggi. The one aspect I was not pleased with was the reception staff. It seemed like it was a chore for them to even say hello. Considering this is the way we begin and end our experience, they could use a lesson in client service and friendliness. With that being said, I was pleased with my overall experience. Donna Marie gave me a wonderful massage with her healing hands, Heather gave me an exceptional facial and it was a treat to be in her care and I ended my day with a relaxing pedicure with Mercedes. I would recommend any one of these three ladies to a friend, but not the salon itself.

Pros: Donna Marie, Heather, Mercedes

Cons: Unfriendly reception

Posted 09/05/02

My hair cut was ok even though they left cut hair all over my face my neck. My color was very blochey which they knew, but still sent me out the door when their next client arrived. For the price, Pileggi On The Square is a much better choice!

Posted 07/19/02