Message from HeaD AreA @ Matthew Izzo Lifestyle

Salon specializes in precision cuts and hair colors suitable for you.
  • Consultation and Hair Analysis
  • Color Services
  • Precision Razor/Scissor Cuts

Located on Walnut Street, HeaD AreA @ Matthew Izzo Lifestyle is a salon that specializes in modern hair trends. They are committed to the modern stylist and dedicated to the creative idea. They believe in a lifestyle and the haircut that gets you there. They believe creativity makes way for change and diversity. A belief in color that leads to a freedom of choice. They believe in a journey. Voted "Best Cut and Color" by Philadelphia Magazine--Best of Philly 2006

MarkerHeaD AreA @ Matthew Izzo Lifestyle

(215) 829-0699

1109 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Lifestyle hair salon offers unique haircuts, color, highlights, color correction and conditioning treatments.
Rated 9.8 out of 10 by Citysearch.

1 Review of HeaD AreA @ Matthew Izzo Lifestyle in Philadelphia

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They Rock!  4 Star Rating - Very good

You would think they were too hip to be kind...not so! I have known JoJo for years...took me a while to take part in her mastery. But Mastery it is. Here is the key. She has great hair! What is up with Hairstylists that have bad hair? She is warm and kind. Every time I see her she take time to speak with me about what we are going to do. If I give feedback about what I do or do not like she doesn't look at me like I have five pairs of eyes. And she has some kind of psychic, voo doo intuition about cutting and color, not to say that it isn't skill, but she often knows what I want before I even say it or if I do not have the words to communicate it. Most of all everyone their has great hair, and it is a little like a cutting edge (def. competitive with the talent in NYC, I am a native) Londonesque Cheers where people actually know your name, seem genuinely glad to see you and always greet you with a style making haircut instead of a beer.

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5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 44 reviews on Citysearch)

Great edgy haircuts 5 Star Rating - World class

I am loving my haircuts from JoJo at HeadArea. I am actually moving to New England and will be returning to have my hair cut by her. This salon is great for giving great cuts that are edgy without being over the top or crazy. I am always happy with my cut right after I leave the salon. I never have to go home and get used to it or play with it - its perfect! I would def. check out this salon if you want something stylish and not the same old boring cut. The atmosphere is very chill to and not obnoxious or loud like most salons. This is def. the best salon to check out in Philadelphia

Pros: Great talent, relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Must plan far ahead for appt.
Posted 08/01/08 at 6:42pm

love it 5 Star Rating - World class

I have been going to Tami for years at Ruth's salon and am so pleased to she is truly where she belongs. A fun creative atmosphere where you can really see artists at work. The staff here are all so friendly too! not to mention shopping, which all girls love.. give Tami a try , you won't be disappointed

Pros: great products, atmosphere and staff
Cons: parking not so good
Posted 07/14/08 at 7:38pm

Great Hair Time and Time Again! 5 Star Rating - World class

I have been going to Lauren for over a year now at Head Area and have yet to have a bad experience. She is extremely professional and incredibly talented, especially with my color!

When I moved to Philadelphia, I tried so many different salons, including the ones that charge outrageous prices, but was less than impressed with the results. Head Area provides its customers with the perfect blend of experience, great customer service, and reasonable prices. I highly recommend it!

Pros: Talented and experience staff, great customer service.
Cons: If you're driving, parking could be a problem, but that's an issue anywhere in the city!
Posted 05/14/08 at 10:21am

Hip Hair 4 Star Rating - Very good

I have been there twice and I love how current the stylists are with their cuts. Ruth is great and so are the prices.

Pros: Hot haircuts!
Cons: It is downtown so little parking and the salon is hard to find.
Posted 04/25/08 at 7:00pm

Great Haircut! 5 Star Rating - World class

I have been searching years for the right stylist to give my usually boring bob-with-bangs some hip style and edge - without the edgy attitude. After reading the reviews on this site, I just had to call to find out what kind of prices to expect. I was pleasantly shocked to find such reasonable pricing for such a well reviewed salon. I went to Nick at Head Area for the first time yesterday and left with exactly the look I've been longing for! Nick listened to my likes and dislikes and made me feel very comfortable with the experience. His attention to detail and precision with his cutting gave me the best haircut I've had in a long time! Ruth also did my color and talked with me at length about my color choices to be sure we'd get the right shade of chocolate brown. Its perfect! Nick, Ruth, and the rest of the staff were really nice and easy to talk to during my three hour cut and color - a definite plus if you're going to be spending that kind of time in a salon. Thanks for such a great experience!

Pros: Great cut and color at reasonable prices.
Cons: None.
Posted 04/02/08 at 8:04am