Steven Sobel Hair Salon

I walked into the salon and requested advice on what sort of styles and such would look good with my face and expressed a few concerns about my hair that I'd like to correct. Neither of these were addressed by the stylist. It seems as if she merely evened out and trimmed my hair without styling it and without regard to what my type of hair needed. I walked in there ready to pay any price for an excellent haircut, and walked out thinking it was overpriced (Even though $30 isn't that much). I guess they assume guys don't mind mediocre haircuts (or won't notice). I usually get my hair cut at Cuttin' Loose (where I will be returning) but had to try this place because of the raves. I was going to give this place 3 stars because it was OK, but the the casually racist comments by the stylist deserve a 1-star reduction.

Pros: Proximity to better salons, I've heard they do good color

Cons: Expected a more thoughtful haircut

Posted 10/06/09

Steven has been cutting my hair for about 4 years now and I am ALWAYS happy with the cut. Monique does a wonderful job of my color and is always pleasant, upbeat and gives an incredibly relaxing shampoo massage! Everyone at the salon is clearly interested in making each of my visits a very positive experience. I'm so happy I found them!

Pros: Talented, attentive and personable staff

Posted 09/25/09

After 20 years I can say that I have always received a consistently expert cut for baby fine hair and color is always spot on.....my hair never has that awful "dyed" look.
People cannot believe that I have such fine hair because Steven cuts it so well that it has so much body.
Monique and Kirsten are delightful -- both are very knowledgeable and talented.
The shop atmosphere is very inviting.
I recommend SSS to all!!
Babs 2

Pros: color is always perfect/ cut is expert

Posted 09/23/09

This is the best Salon I have ever been to in the city. Steven and his staff are incredible. My color and cut are the best ever. My Husband is not a fan of short hair and he was blown away and loves it at much as I do ! I recommend this wonderful salon to everyone.

Pros: Relaxed , Inviting Atmosphere

Posted 09/10/09

I went to this salon thinking it was the BEST in New Orleans ( because of the great reviews) well turns out, they turned my beautiful blonde locks ORANGE! can you say OVER RATED... maybe if you are an average Joe or a plain Jane then this would be a good place for you. Never again. I could have done this BS myself with an at home kit. FU thanks for ruining my hair before my wedding little girls

Pros: not the end of the world, I guess.

Cons: waisting my time driving from Biloxi to NOLA to this shithol

Posted 09/10/09

thank you Kristen and Steven for the amazing coloring of my hair... You guys got it right on the money with the color i was going for .. Plus given that you had to correct the coloring and haircut that I had gotten from a previous salon, which was horrible (as you know). BUT Kristen and Steven thank you for correcting my hair and bringing life back into it.. I love love love my hair ..
Steven, i love how you just look at someones hair, facial frame, style, and personality and concoct a color and hairstyle that goes perfect for that individual. Kristen, i spent a couple of hours with you and you are a true perfectionist, you took time and great care with my hair and in turn it was perfect.. thank you guys Tess
see you again

Posted 09/08/09

Today was my first visit to the Steven Sobel salon and though I was a bit timid about trying a new salon I have to say, I was VERY impressed. Both Steven and Kristen (my colorist) were very professional and took their time to help me correct my color. I will be returning to Kristen from now on, shes given me the best color experience Ive had in years. Also, Steven, thank you for being involved and for your concern. Most salon owners are too busy or too concerned with other things to stop and provide individual attention to their guests. Thanks again, I love my red hair!

-Kelly

Pros: professional, friendly, patient

Posted 09/01/09

Kristen K. did my color and did a great job of it. I wanted a tough color to get, silver, (and I have dark hair which makes it even harder to achieve) and she did a great job of getting it there. She also made sure to tell me to call and let her know how it was working out so she would know if the bleached hair really took the color or if it faded. I will definitely go back since I know she is so careful and adequate about color.

Posted 08/21/09

I have always been thoroughly delighted with Mr. Sobel's skill in cutting and styling and recommend the salon without reservation!

Pros: Great talent; terrific staff!

Posted 08/06/09

I have been going to Reena for 6 months now and she
has given me the best color and cut that I have had in
years. It is definately worth the six hour drive to New Orleans!!!!

Pros: Excellent color and cut

Posted 07/30/09

I always was afraid to get a haircut until I started going to Steven's salon. I've never gotten a bad haircut or coloring over the past three years of going to this convenient Maple St. salon. Besides great haircuts, the salon is tastefully decorated and has a friendly goldendoodle to greet you (though don't leave any food around).

Pros: Good Converstation

Posted 07/19/09

I have been a client of Steven's since 1995. I originally went to him for color, expecting to leave with some shade of blonde, since I had been blonde as a kid and young teenager. However, he flipped through several shade books, consulted a co-worker, and came back to me pointing to a red. The rest is history. I have had many passing strangers compliment my "naturally" red curly, long hair. Sometimes I say, "thank you" and walk away, and sometimes I say, "Steven Sobel on Maple Street."
I will never let any one else cut my hair, because Steven truly understands the challenges of naturally wavy and curly hair...he has it himself! He never cuts my hair too short or in a fashion that will not work with my natural kinks.
The atmosphere is sleek but casual and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. You may be greeted by Midnight (the gentle giant), grab a few Tootsie Rolls at the counter for some sugar, and select from a variety of reading materials near the comfy couches. There's an awesome back porch outside where you can hang out while your color or highlights set.
The clientele is of all ages, some men but mostly women, Uptown socialites and working women from the suburbs. The cost seems to be about average for a high-quality salon, but in other places the "penalty" for having long hair seems way out of whack.
As a hard-working, two-job-having Metairie woman, I do have to budget for my visits...but every visit is a treat and Steven is worth every penny.

Pros: Being greeted by Midnight

Cons: Being overly dependent on Steven

Posted 07/14/09

I went in for a much needed color and highlight. I hadn't had my hair colored in over a year. Steven perfectly matched my skin tones with my requests for highlights and color. Together, Steven and I figured out the perfect haircut for my lifestyle. It was a great experience and I would recommend this salon to everyone.

Pros: Friendly, knowledgeable staff

Cons: None

Posted 07/07/09

This was my first visit to Steven Sobel and I loved it! They staff truly understand that it's not just about about the haircut, but the entire experience. I felt welcomed from the moment I walked in the door. Monique was super. Not only did she give me an amazing new style, but her shampooing was best I've had at a salon in years. They also have an adorable dog, Midnight, running around! I would highly recommend this salon.

Posted 06/10/09

I have been going to the Steven Sobel Salon for over a year and can't say enough good things about my service and my hair! Rena (one of the fab stylists) gave me the most beautiful blond hair and is always a joy to talk to. Rena is very talented and thanks to her work, I have never felt prettier. Unlike the other salon's I have been to in New Orleans, they really do put the customer first, are not snotty and never make you feel like just a number. As long as I am here in New Orleans, I would never go to any other salon but Steven Sobel.

Pros: Friendly and talented staff!

Posted 06/06/09

I love everything about this place! The staff are awesome, the BEST shampooing experience and of course, Steven is the BOMB! He is a true professional. He always listens to me and the ideas I have for my hair. He never enforces his "way" (like at some other salons I have been to) and I ALWAYS leave completely happy with my color and haircut. I would highly recommend this salon to anyone and everyone, you will not be disappointed!

Pros: Best Salon in New Orleans By Far!

Cons: none

Posted 06/02/09

my hair color(and I've changed it a few times) always gets positive comments on how natural it looks. I'm old enough to have gray hair, and it's not gray, which is how people know. Have never been dissatisfied with a cut, and pretty much leave it up to the stylist. Very relaxing place to be taken care of.

Pros: attentive; anxious to please; accomodating

Cons: none

Posted 04/01/09

I'm a guy with curly, wavy hair. I was never getting any satisfaction out of my haircuts till I came to Steven Sobel's hair salon. After my first haircut there I stuck like gum on hair to that place ever since. It's the only place I get my haircut now. And with however long I'm in and out of New York every year, I always wait till I come home to New Orleans to get my haircut. Yeah, he's that good! Everyone there is nice and friendly too. And whether you know or not how you want your hair cut, Steven always knows how to cut a marvel out of people's hair.

Pros: Always on time and cuts geat/amazing hair color

Posted 03/27/09

I started going to this salon when I moved into the neighborhood and read all of the great reviews. It was a great choice. I was impressed with the personal attention on my first visit with regards to hair color, and I have always been happy with the cuts as well. Steven is truly an expert with color! He even used a mild dye solution so that I could get color while I was pregnant. My color never use to last like it does now since going to Steven!

Pros: Personal attention

Posted 01/08/09

Everytime I go to Steven's shop , I walk out looking AMAZING !!!! Color is always complimentary to my skintones and the haircut is always stylish & up to date. The shop employees are very friendly and accomodating. It's like being in your own home !!!!!! I HIGHLY recommend this shop to EVERYONE !!!!!!!!

Pros: Best Hair Salon in Southern Louisiana

Posted 09/10/08

Steven Sobel does a great job. He's cool, quick and his place is always packed with the hottest women in town. If you need a really good haircut, he's the man. My sisters have gone to him for years for coloring, I just go because he's a blast & gets me in & out in 20.

And did I mention all the hot women?

Pros: Friendly, quick and fair priced

Cons: New Orleans parking

Posted 07/30/08

Steven Sobel does amazing color...I get compliments on it for months. The day before I go to get a touch up I am still being told how good it looks! He also does fabulous cuts - gives you exactly what you ask for and tells you what will work with your hair. My favorite is that his folks can dry you and iron out the most frizzy hair and in New Orleans that says a lot!

The only place I have been where the hair looks good for so long! Even after I do it myself.

Pros: Comfortable space

Cons: can be hard to park sometimes

Posted 07/27/08

I just moved to New Orleans a month ago and was actually looking on Citysearch to find a place to do my highlights and trim my hair. I chose Steven Saldo Salan because of the good reviews on here and because it was close by. I just got back from my appointment, and wanted to add another good review. The color and cut turned out great! I am always nervous going to someone new, but I had to because I just moved here. It took me many tries to find my last person, so I was thinking that would be the case here as well. Instead, I left knowing that this would be the place I would come the rest of my time in New Orleans. The salon is modern and clean, but has a comfortable feeling (not that snobby salon attitude that some places have). Everyone was friendly and welcoming. They did a fantastic job of doing exactly what I had in mind with the color, and the price was reasonable. Another satisfied customer!

Pros: Great color, plenty of products but they didn't push you on buying anything, Clean facilities, Friendly people

Cons: Not a lot of parking, but that's kind of the case anywhere in New Orleans

Posted 07/25/08

For many years I have been a devoted client of the AVEDA Salon but could never understand why my highlighted hair had somewhat of a green hue to it. I thought it was my imagination, until one day, a friend (whom I had not seen in many years) mentioned that my hair looked a bit green. At that point, I knew it was NOT MY IMAGINATION. She recommended me to the Steven Sobel Salon on Maple Street where she has been a client for many years. I called for an appointment, was seen within a day.....my consult was with Steven.....NEED I SAY MORE.....my hair is now gorgeous.....the salon and staff are fabulous and I am so very happy. AVOID.....AVEDA, GIRLS.... Thank You to STEVEN SOBEL SALON

Posted 06/11/08

I went to Steven Sobel for the first time and got my long hair cut and colored. My friend and her family have been going to him for years, and her hair has always come out great. Steven recommended a darker shade which I was skeptical of at first, but it came out great. I couldn't have been happier with the warm service and great stylists. The cut was great and fit my face perfectly. I will definitely be back and would recommend this salon to all of my friends. Great results!

Posted 06/09/08

For my entire life, I've had my hair done by the same salon in New York. It was a Korean place, and the owner was a friend of my mom's. I love perming my straight hair, but with my salon in New York, that service was something to be desired. The curls were uneven, and my hair came out dry and crispy looking. No matter how many pictures I showed them, the results (1) looked nothing like the picture, but (2) always looked the same as all the previous perms. As I am in New Orleans for most of the year, I decided to look for a salon here. I remembered Steven Sobel from an InStyle magazine that featured them as the best salon in New Orleans to get a color treatment. I made an appointment with Ivonne, who has naturally curly hair herself. For a person usually left with a magazine while my stylist went to take care of another person, the one-on-one session was luxurious, if not a little disconcerting. I told her about my previous experiences, and for the first time, I was an active player in choosing the size of the rollers, where the curls began, and how it was done. From 2 until closing, I was the only customer, and I felt very taken care of. I asked for it to be more curly than not, and when it was done, it was a little too curly. She said it would loosen out and surely enough it did. I got so many compliments, by people who never complimented me when I had my previous perms- that says something, doesn't it?

Pros: Loved the results

Cons: Had to pay for some hair products put in after perm- though I was never asked, nor notified of extra price

Posted 07/23/07

Finally i found someone who will listen to me. I have tried other salons and always seemed to get what they wanted to do with my hair instead of listening to my needs.
Went to Steven he spent time and really seemed to hear what i was saying about my hair and color. Both look great and i have really gotten alot of copliments .I am a student and can't go home everytime i want to get my hair done so this salon will be my salon away from home. I will tell all my friends .Also open on MONDAY.

Pros: GREAT ATMOSPHERE

Cons: OPEN ON MONDAY

Posted 01/13/07