Allure Aveda Concept Salon in Rhinebeck, NY

This is long overdue, but I would be remiss if I didn't sing the praises of this salon, and Stephanie in particular. As someone with fine curly hair, it is a rare find to connect with a stylist that is skilled enough to give a cut that looks equally great with a wash and shake or a blow dry. I've been to top NYC salons like Oribe and Bumble and Bumble so the benchmark is pretty high. Since I prefer to support local businesses I've spent the last few years searching for a good stylist in the Hudson Valley. I've experienced mediocrity to the worst cut ever. One person gave a good cut but the color was awful, and vice versa. Stephanie excels at both cut and color. The previous stylist I saw was a bit highlight happy and created a chunky look. It was okay for the summer, but far from optimal. I came to Stephanie for a crown touch up and she immediately suggested we do some lowlights as well. Let me say that Stephanie did the best job of giving me natural looking highlights that blend beautifully with my grays. She really is a gifted stylist and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Ten stars!!!! Also, the salon staff have been nothing short of courteous and accommodating. I'm so happy and fortunate to have found Allure.

Still my favorite salon and best stylists around. Since this review I've gotten married and hired Allure stylists for my wedding hair and makeup, they do beautiful work and are so professional and lovely.

I asked for someone who cuts curly hair. Allure recommended Kayla. I generally don't post negative reviews, but she gave me one of the worst cuts I've ever gotten. Cut off curls (I asked for only a trim), left me with a ragged, unattractive (ok, ugly) head of hair. It's been about 6 weeks and it still hasn't grown in enough to hide the bad cut. I wrote an angry, private message to Kayla but she didn't respond in any way. Definitely won't ever use her again.

"Snooty" and fake hair stylist, also owner never smiles, very unfriendly. People! so many other places, don't waste your time or money on this salon.

This is not my regular salon as I am not from the area. Got a perfectly fine, nothing spectacular haircut (stylist christin or christine?) She knows what she is doing. I would recommend her unless you are doing a radical change... The reason I am not giving this place a better review is that the ditzy lady that runs the front desk seemed to want to leave the place closed up. She was cold and did not want to open the door. I felt uncomfortable. There were a lot of people in the shop and no-one seemed to understand the need for air circulation.