ANTHONY IZZI SALON ASPINWALL in Pittsburgh, PA

Anthony is great at everything he does, and he does it in an efficient manner that doesn't take forever. That's worth everything to me, as time sitting in a salon isn't my idea of fun. I love the cut I get, and I am in and out in less than an hour.

Jen is amazing- I love their early hours and gorgeous balayage. I have had keratin treatments that don't last too long for me but do make life easier while they last. And recently had a big (for me) cut and I LOVE it. Not a salon where you get a lot of pampering and head massaging, if that is what you like; they are usually busy and move people along quickly (I much prefer the Aspinwall location as it is waaay more quiet and calm).

Meh. Would not recommend. There's a not so pleasant vibe among everyone that works there, although some of the employees were very nice. The dude comes across pretty arrogant. It's the worst cut and color I have ever had and it's done in a bizarre assembly line method.

Anthony colored my hair for the four years that I lived in Pittsburgh and I keenly miss his expert balayage. I've been to four industry color experts in both the Phoenix and Portland metropolitan areas, and no one has ever managed to replicate the light, baby blonde balayage that Anthony was able to achieve on my dark brown hair. Clearly, Anthony's training in Paris is the difference. His balayage highlights always look natural but still bright, and never warm or brassy. My hair grew long and healthy due to the gentleness of the technique and the friendlier grow-out that balayage offers over foil highlights. The icing on the cake is that Anthony operates his salons under the awareness that women are busy and don't want to spend 3-4 hours at the salon. His technique is swift but skillful, and I always appreciated that he respected my time but that I still left looking like a million bucks. He allows you to make appointments via text, and offers early morning appointments so you don't have to miss work to get your hair done.

I was referred to Jen at Anthony Izzi (fka Izzi Coiffure) from a friend and Jen has been great over the course of a handful of visits where I've gotten cuts and color via bayalage. Jen gets you in and out in a timely manner - my last appointment with cut and color was about over an hour which is amazing because my hair is dark and to lighten it has taken forever at other salons. Anthony Izzi has two locations where the stylists split their time - one in Shadyside and another in Aspinwall - and seem to focus on early morning/morning/early afternoon appointments. Funnily enough with both locations you have to walk up some stairs. You can set up appointments via text and note they do not accept credit card so either bring cash or check or both. Their prices are reasonable too. Anthony Izzi seems to have their own product line and while the product has been used on my hair and smells wonderful I have not purchased any and they have not pushed me to buy any which I think is great.