Nova Hair Salon

GREAT CUT, WONDERFUL PEOPLE!

The move to the new location is high-end.

NOVA is the place to be for the latest fashionista look....you will not regret your visit and you will return again, and again.

Pros: BEST STYLISTS IN THE WORLD

Cons: NO DOWN SIDE, IT IS ALL UP

Posted 08/10/09

These people are easy to work with, they take the time to ask what you want and what you expect from your cut or color. They're pros, they are experenced yet they're up with the lastest trends. When you have a appointment , that's when you're taken, you don't sit and wait an hour for your stylist. Great cuts at a fair price, what more can you ask.

Posted 03/11/09

I have been going to Rose at Nova for ages. I have really difficult hair, but Rose styles it perfectly every time. The salon has a friendly, comfortable and welcoming environment and I have happily recommended it to many friends over the years. No one has ever been disappointed.

Pros: Friendly, Professional

Cons: None

Posted 02/16/09

I have to agree with gtowngirl. The review is VERY questionable; actually, I believe the review to be untrue. I have been going to Nova for 8 yrs and never, not once, have I been disappointed. Marianne delivers on point each time. My color, cut, and perm look terrific and my hair is more conditioned than ever. Rose, Erin, John.. all great stylists and I would be comfortable in each one's chair. Their clients walk away with smiles just as big as mine! Kathy, the manicurist, perfects the nails and does wonders with eyebrows. Annette gives the greatest shampoo. She leaves your scalp feeling refreshed and your hair revitalized; she blots perm rods like no other to make sure curls come out perfect..which they do! Rita, the receptionist, is a joy to talk to. She makes you feel right at home. Once you walk in you can immediately feel the warmth of the staff. The professionalism is top notch and the talent cannot be measured; Nova Hair Salon is truly an exceptional place. For anybody reading these reviews, please question the validity of that ONE and ONLY ONE vicious review. I believe there had to be other intent behind it.

Pros: Never disappointed

Cons: No cons on this salon

Posted 02/02/09

I've been going to Maryann, one of Nova's owners, for more than twenty years. I have been really happy with my haircuts. This salon has tons of loyal clients; during the holidays people bring food and gifts to share. For these reasons, I really question the truthfulness of this review by "sinnabunni." I can't imagine any of the hairdressers hacking at anyone's hair! In my experience, they are very thoughtful and ask lots of questions when someone with long hair asks for a dramatically shorter cut -- they know it can be an emotional experience and they want to play it safe. Makes me wonder if this woman got the right place -- or is she someone with an axe to grind?

Pros: Quality, professionalism, punctuality

Cons: Can be hard to get an appointment at peak times

Posted 01/29/09

As soon as you walk in the door this exceptionally talented and caring group of professionals welcome you like a valued member of their family. I?m an executive consultant and professor with exceptionally high standards for service. I am also a loyal client of Nova Hair Salon ? for over a decade now. My visits feel more like a revitalizing retreat than a hair appointment??Cheers? for those thirsting for a salon rather than a saloon.

Posted 01/29/09

The stylist butchered my hair. I am very very upset, I had very long thick hair before my visit and the stylist hacked it off without any sense of a style. Now it is so choppy and nasty that I put it back and can't bear to look at it. Horrible!!! I asked for light layering and bangs, what I got was 5 years of growing my hair down the drain, in some places in the back it is 12 inches shorter, and the longest layer is cut on an angle with little pieces that stick out and got missed by the scissors. A child could have cut it better, I am so sad. I forget the stylist's name but she was a middle aged woman with short dark hair. I will NEVER go back, and would not recommend this salon. Don't let them ruin your hair too!

Pros: Medium Price

Cons: Awful haircut!

Posted 12/23/08

I have been a client of Nova Hair Salon for nearly 10 years. Although I relocated to Chicago 5 years ago, I still travel the 800 miles back to Nova to get my hair permed. Why? Because, they listen. Instead of giving me a hair style that I can not maintain, they work with me to create a style that fits my life. That alone would keep me coming back, but, as a bonus, the Salon's atmosphere is welcoming and upbeat. I can not recall a visit where I did not hear the clients and staff joking with each other. Truly, a great salon.

Pros: Attentive, Friendly, Professional, Talented

Posted 12/11/08

I went to Nova after being disappointed with another salon in Center City Philadelphia. I called on a Saturday morning and was booked in with Erin. Upon entering the salon, I instantly felt at ease---which is not very common in the upscale salon scene. After only waiting for a few minutes, I met with Erin who discussed my cut and let me know what she would need to do in order to acheive the style I wanted. Erin is a true pro and not only cut my hair- but styled it for me so carefully----and I am so happy with the results.
I am highly impressed with Nova.....and will be going back.

Pros: Relaxing Atmosphere

Cons: Nothing

Posted 10/28/08

As one of the owners of Nova Hair Salon, I would like to respond to the person who suggests that we are rude. First, I want to specify that this person was a job applicant at Nova, not a client. As a courtesy to prospective employees, we allow all job applicants to fill out applications. If there is no job available at the time they come in, we make that clear to them. When this person came in to apply, she was informed that we would file her application for future reference, but there was no job available. She still insisted on calling 2 days later to find out about the job that wasn't there.

Perhaps there was a misunderstanding on her part. Clearly there was a language barrier between us. I just want to make it clear that we are never rude to job applicants. In fact, we go out of our way to be courteous, by allowing evey applicant to fill out an application. We do not, however, have the time to be hounded by applicants once we have told them there is no job available.

I would also like to state that this particular applicant has used the City Search rating system unfailry . by not specifying that she was not a client in our salon. Her review should be eliminated from our list, simply because it has nothing to do with the quality of our work, nor with our relationship with our clients. We pride ourselves on maintaining the most friendly and welcoming atmosphere in our salon, and this job applicant has insulted us by insinuating that we treat our clients rudely.

Posted 06/28/08

I happen to come across Nova hair salon on friday when I was in a bind and needed my hair done for the evening's events.Nova salon is located on the of corner juniper and sansom street which was such a great location. As soon as I walked in I was greeted kindly and taken right away. I needed a clarifying treatment as well as a good blowout. One of the stylist there had made my hair unbelievably bouncy and shiny. I will be returning to her for my scheduled cut in a few weeks. Not only did I find a new hairstylist, I found a future salon with the greatest attitude towards their clients.
They recommended products that I wasn't aware of as well as made me feel comfortable and apprectiated.

Pros: value customer, fair prices, excellent experince!

Posted 01/19/07

The owner was extremely rude behavior. She was look down on people and also decided people before she learn more about them. In stead of making me feel at home and comfortable she make me feel as though I was bothering her. She hadn't listened to a word I said. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL. BECAUSE You have a lots of choice salon in center city that better than her salon.......

Posted 01/11/07

I've been going to Nova for forever. Through perms, color, cuts, and several different lengths of hair. They are terrific. Very caring for their customers. Low key, easy to talk to. Good, high-quality hair care. Highly recommended.

Posted 10/21/06

I discovered Nova Hair Salon one day while in Center City. That was five years ago. Now, I absolutely could not imagine ever going to another salon. Not only is everybody highly talented, they are warm and down to earth. There is one major factor that separates this salon from so many others - everybody cares! They actually take the time to listen to what you want and give you what you asked for. I leave each time feeling really great about hair. PS - I have never seen so much detail put into giving a perm. Each curl comes out PERFECT!

Pros: Great looking hair every time!

Posted 09/18/06

Really love the atmosphere! Kathy is an excellent manicurist and allways on time. Very professional!
I try to get everyone I know to come to Nova and get their hands and feet pampered from Kathy!

Posted 08/24/06

Nova Hair Salon is the best kept secret in the city. They provide the best service, and great haircuts and color with the most comfort. No pressure, they only want you to be happy with your hair and nails. They have been around longer than most of the other salons in the city and all the really important Philadelphians have been clients for years! I think they should be rated as the number 1 hair salon in Philadelphia!

Pros: Service, quality, atmosphere

Cons: Parking could be a drawback but there is a parking garage a few doors down and parking is tough all over the city

Posted 08/24/06

I began going to Nova 15 years ago, first for nails and now for everything. I have received more compliments on my hair---cut, color----than I have ever had before. Rose and Marianne and the entire group that work there are friendly, knowledgable, and make you feel like family.

Posted 08/21/06

NOVA has been the best hair salon experience I have ever had. My hairstylist actually listens to what I want. I have been very satisfied with my visits there and highly recommend NOVA.

Pros: Clean and friendly atmosphere/ Skilled hairstylists/ Professional and courteous staff/ Relaxing shampooings :-)

Posted 08/06/06

I've been going to the salon for nearly 20 years and have always been more than satisfied. Marianne and Rose are extremely professional and their stylists are as well. They are up-to-date on all the latest trends and continually educate themselves in order to offer the best services available.

The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly, I always look forward to my time there.

Posted 08/06/06

I've been going to Nova Salon for well over 6+ years. I so much look forward to my visit's. Everyone is cheerful & friendly, It's so nice after a busy day, to come to place that welcomes you with open arms. It's like a breath of fresh air!!

Unlike the big salon's in the city where your just another client. Here your greeted with not only a standard HELLO... but, "How was your day?", "So nice to see you again!" What's new?" People that truly care... Now that's nice!! In the fast paced world we live in, it's nice to come to a place where people truly care, and it shows!! I say simply and sincerely... To everyone at Nova. THANK YOU!!! For always being so nice...It's truly appreciated!!!!!!! :-)

Pros: warm inviting atmosphere; friendly Professional staff

Cons: none

Posted 08/05/06

Finally my haircut is even from side to side!! Finally my acrylic nails are not two inches thick!!

Posted 08/04/06

The stylists at Nova have been in the business for years! Every time I've been in there I've been very satisfied, they really listen to what you want. They also do nails and waxing which is very convinient!

Posted 08/04/06

Friendly inviting atmosphere and some of the best cuts and colors in town. Great manicures and pedicures too.

Posted 08/04/06

Philly neighborhoods have come and gone, but Nova Hair Salon has been a beacon of excellence since its inception some 25 years ago at Sansom & Juniper.

Marianne & Rose and their team are always involved not only in running their salon, but also in thier neighborhood, supporting other businesses and involved in the community activities to better the area.

The experience in the Salon is calm, relaxed and of a very high quality.

The people I have personaly seen when I have been in thier salon include some of Philly's most discriminating residents.

It is so refreshing to se such a wonderfull pair adding so much to their community.

Pros: Warm and inviting, consitent quality for 25 years

Posted 08/04/06