One person
that you’ve probably regretfully left behind upon coming to Penn
is your friendly, trustworthy neighborhood hairdresser or barber. Realizing
that for many people it takes months to find what they consider a good
beautician or barber, we thought it might prove helpful to hear about
those places that are frequented by other medical students.
Salons
Chaos Hair Salon
2032 Chestnut
215-569-9244
Everyone there will lay your hair out. Prices are reasonable, $35 for
a wash and set. Relaxers are $50 for Design Essential, $60 for Affirm
and $65 for Pure Essence. You get $10 off perms and 20% off cuts with
the Student Advantage card. There is also a salon special of $10 off
permanent colors every Thursday.
Cynthia’s Salon
4532 Baltimore Avenue
215-386-6907
Cynthia’s specializes in corrective work. Relaxers start at $45.
Wash and set are $35. The salon is open Monday to Friday 9-6 and Saturdays
9:30 - 3:00. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
First Decisions
107 South 40th Street
215-222-6366
Specializes in precision cutting and short styles.
The Gallery Shopping Mall
18th and Market to 10th and Market Streets
Among its 125 shops and restaurants are 5 beauty salons. They are Command
Performance, Andre Rossi, Talent Hair Beauty Salon, and the beauty salons
located in JCPenny’s Department Store and Strawbridge and Clothiers
Department Store. These are excellent spots to find bargains, because
all of them offer “specials” or discounts throughout the
year on relaxers, haircuts, tints, etc. Newspapers often run ads for
these sales.
Magnificent Obsession
6379 Germantown Avenue
215-438-9663
Want your hair to look like Janet Jackson or Gabrielle Union? Well,
this is the place. Specializing in weaves, relaxers, and precision cuts.
Myriam’s Braids
69th Street Terminal
610-734-3329
Box braids start at $50.00.
Philly Cuts Unisex Salon
4321 Chestnut Street
215-386-2808
Featuring coloring, waxing, facials, shampoos, eyebrow arching, manicures
and pedicures for reasonable prices. Wash and Set, as well as Blow and
Curl are $25. There is a 10% discount with student ID on all services.
Salon Dubos'e
107 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-5340
Reasonable prices and flexible hours
Selective Beauty Salon
5252 Spruce Street
215-471-8193
Relaxers are $40; blow dry and curl, $25.
Tina’s African Braiding Shop
5129 Walnut Street
215-474-3605
Tina’s can be a little pricey, but they will do an EXCELLENT job.
The stylists are highly skilled professionals and can do just about
any style you need. Shoulder length braids are approximately $150. Longer
braids can be $200. Ask for a student discount. You may be able to negotiate
a cheaper price.
Total Serenity INC
2108 Walnut Street
215-557-0678
Features massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, body waxing, body
wrapping, and reflexology. 10% student discount.
Vibes Hair Studio
3631 Lancaster Ave.
215-222-6531
Ask for Wayne. Prices are very reasonable. The salon also has a barber.
Zulene Hair Design & Beauty
1508 Lombard Street
215-985-4100
Zulene specializes in natural beauty techniques. She is a wonderful
stylist who has 22 years of experience. Hair care products and services
include: aromatherapy, permanent herbal relaxers, scalp care, cutting,
weaving, custom blending, and private skin and make-up line. Relaxers
range from $65 to $85. Ask about the student discount. Zulene is available
Tuesday through Friday by appointment only. You may also access this
salon via the web at <http://www.cityseed.com/Zulene>
Zulu Braiding Salon
4838 Frankford Ave
215-744-4995
Services include hair weaving, braiding, locks, relaxers, cuts, and
color. Relaxers start at $55; cornrows start at $75. The salon is open
until 6 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, until 4 PM on Thursday and Friday
and until 3 PM on Saturday.
