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Salon Vanity

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1126 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Salon Vanity
Local(215) 925-2211

1126 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

http://philadelphia.citysearch.com/profile/external/41814662/philadelphia_pa/salon_vanity.html

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  • Specializing in Dry Haircuts
  • Keratin Complex Hair Therapy
  • No Ammonia Hair Color

Philadelphia's Salon Vanity boasts a team of recognized stylists waiting to offer you state of the art techniques and personalized attention to your hair care needs. Their salon services include hair color, dry and wet hair cuts, highlights, hair relaxing, perms, texturizing, hair styling and blowouts and make-up application. They also offer eyebrow waxing and facial waxing. ELLE Magazine August 2008 "Best hair in America" Top Salon, Philadelphia's top hair stylist Edmondo Blando in ALLURE magazine, March 2008 as a Rising Star, Best Salon in 2005 by City Paper, Best Haircut and Blowdry by Philadelphia Magazine 2008 "Best of Style 2006" Best Haircut & Haircolor and Hot List 2008, Best Salon for Women and Best Hair Cut by Philly Style Magazine 2008, Best of Citysearch 2007, 2008 "Color & Highlights". Receive the attention you deserve at Philadelphia's Salon Vanity

User Reviews of Salon Vanity

Yelp.com Review - by Annie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Keratin treatment is to die for!I had this done by Heather last month and my hair looks fantastic. I have had my hair straightened by every method known to man, and this is by far the best. Other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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best overall experience!! never been happier!!

i've been searching for a good stylist for several years...eddie was recommended by several friends of mine who are just as picky as myself. not only was i blown away by the dry cut he gave me, but the color...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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do not visit this salon.

Had a haircut by the Eddie, the owner. It was expensive like I expected but while he was blowing out my hair he decided to go an talk to this old lady for 30 mins about box hair dyes. He kept saying she comes...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Fabulous new hair color line.

Janine Antonini has a new fabulous color line, my hair looks and feels incredible. I've been going to Janine Antonini for over 10 years and I've never loved my hair more then now...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Owner is pushy

I went there for a haircut and got pushed into highlights after being told my hair was "mousy and dull" by the owner ed. Three hundred dollars later my hair looks just the same. The owner ed is in love with...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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The Best Salon Around, don't waste your time anywhere else!

I am a crazy person about my hair. I have been to over 30 salons in my life time and I have always felt like my hair could look better. I would do searches online in The Philly area and try to go to the Top...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Best Salon in Philly

Vanity is the best salon in Philly. Eddie did such a great job on my highlights that I received so many compliments from friends and even strangers. The brush blowout is the best! Everyone needs to experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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amazing stylist

i just had my hair done by Heather..i was happy when i left the salon..& especially when i went home to my husband, he asked who did my hair? He thought it looked great & said "you look so much younger"! He...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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what i've been searching for

i have recently moved to philly & have been searching for a new hair dresser, i have asked around & decided to check out Heather at Salon Vanity, i was really nervous. Heather immediately put me at ease, she...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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good things come in small packages!

Well, i didn't know what to expect when i went to salon vanity...i followed Heather from her previous salon...i was very pleasantly surprised when i arrived there..everyone was so sweet & helpful...Heather...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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I leave wanting to take my hair out for drinks!

I am a review virgin. I have never posted a comment to a public site but I feel compelled to recommend Salon Vanity since I have been going there for just over 2 years now!You know that you have had a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Keratin treatment is to die for!

I had this done by Heather last month and my hair looks fantastic. I have had my hair straightened by every method known to man, and this is by far the best. Other methods leave the hair dry and damaged, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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This salon is amazing and I love Heather!!!

I'm very picky when it comes to someone cutting my hair. I've known Heather for 6 years and she is the only person I trust to cut my hair. I met her in Jersey while she was working for another salon. When I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Heather ROCKED My Hair!!

Heather, Heather, Heather!!!What an amazing stylist!I am so picky when it comes to my hair but Heather did an amazing job with BOTH my cut and color.Vanity is also very cool; comfortable with no attitude and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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One of the best cuts I've ever had!

I was going to Philadelphia for a business meeting and decided to do something fun on the side. I had read about Salon Vanity in a copy of Allure and made an appointment for a cut, highlights, and blowdry by...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Best Haircut and Highlights anywhere

I went to Salon Vanity for my second haircut (this time with highlightgs). My first haircut was wonderful and so easy to care for. I got more compliments than I have ever gotten on a haircut. I was worried...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Best salon in town

I travel over 60 miles to Salon Vanity. Professional without being condescending or hauty, the salon is hip, sleek and accomodating. Jeannine is fast, but listens well and provides me with lots of functional...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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HGreat Salon, Staff, Service, Amazing Cuts and Colors

From NYC new in the area, I read all your reviews (love citysearch!!) and I have to agree its by far the best place to have your hair done. My stylist was brilliant the cut was fabulous as well as my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Men's haircut; high quality at city prices by Ed W. at InsiderPages

Out of town traveller needed a haircut. Stumbled onto Lori. In my opinion, she is a great stylist for men. Great touch, quick and efficient, with easy maintenance tips. NOTE: It's a little tough to find the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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The New Up and Coming

Not a big fan about getting a haircut but needed a real change. My girlfriend suggested that I try Salon Vanity. I made an appointment on a Monday which is my day off. The stylist's name is Lori. What a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Expensive!

I left the salon with a $250 bill - perhaps not a lot of money for some but I thought that the price was too much for an unremarkable color and cut.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Fabulous cut and highlights!!

I just moved to Philadelphia and did not want to waste time trying to find a good stylist, so I checked the directory in Allure magazine and they listed Edmondo Blando in Philadelphia as a rising star. It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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great customer service and unbelievable service

I have been looking for a stylist for 8 months just moved from LA and found Vanity from citysearch.I love my haircut and color its by far the best service I ever had...and the most compliments i ever had. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Not so Great

For an average cut, $60 was way too expensive. I was not impressed. I wonder if they make up their own reviews. I was excited to go to this salon after reading these reviews. I came home and read them again...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Salon Vanity, And Janine, Equal Excellence!

I firmly believe that there is no better stylist around than Janine at Salon Vanity. Her talent, energy, caring, friendliness and experience give you full confidence that, in her hands, your hair is going to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Best haircut/style hands down

I always make sure I have somewhere to go after Eddie's cut and style. He makes me feel and look beautiful. He has such a talent and eye for your hair style. It is a treat whenever I go
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Salon Vanity, Eddie

Getting a haircut once sounded about as appealing to me as having a dentist appointment UNTIL I started seeing Eddie at Salon Vanity. I used to be the girl who cried after every snip... but Eddie and everyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Eddie Salon Vanity #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Salon Vanity is the BEST salon in the city... hands down... The salon is gorgeous inside... and everyone that works there goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome... EDDIE IS THE BEST STYLIST I HAVE EVER...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Do you love your hair? Because you keep admiring mine!!

Every time and I mean every single time I leave Janines chair and walk out of the salon people just look at me (and it feels really good) ..... they are thinking "beautiful hair " !!! Some will stop me and ask...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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I Love this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY STYLIST IS " THE STYLIST "

I got an amazing amazing amazing amazing haircut and color ....Thank you Eddie!!!!!I JUST WANT TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE BECAUSE HE IS THE BEST STYLIST IN THE CITY AND TRUST ME I HAVE BEEN TO ALL OF THEM, and if...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by c p.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great salon--just like the elvis costello song "alison", "my love is true" for my stylist--al"y"son. amazing first time haircut, i actually loved it exactly the way it was and didn't need to secretly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Best hair Salon In the city .......

I love Salon Vanity!!! I Love my hair its beautiful thanks to Alyson!!!!!I had the Keratin treatment (aka brazilian relaxer) , my hair was so fried, frizzy, curly, uncontrolable, just horrible and this...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Had a Morrocan Oil Treatment and Exceeded Expectations! by Lauren H. at InsiderPages

I recently had an appointment with Eddie for a hair color and cut. Not only was Eddie helpful and listened to what I wanted he gave me the best haircolor and cut I have ever had. He listened when I said I did...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Salon Vanity Exceeds Expectations!

I recently tried out Salon Vanity and made an appointment. with Eddie. I had my hair colored and a "Star Burst" treatment. My hair color turned out exactly how I wanted it and the treatment gave my h...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Salon Vanity Exceeds Expectations!

I recently tried out Salon Vanity and made an appointment. with Eddie. I had my hair colored and a "...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Alyson is the best!!

Finally a hairdresser I can trust! I've been searching for a new stylist since becoming completely fed up with another well-known salon in the area. I saw Alyson for the first time yesterday and ended up with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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the best hair salon im so lucky!!!!!!!

I went to salon vanity for cut & highlights with eddie - (i really needed hair help i have been to every so called master stylist and the list goes on) that i did not want another stuck up stylist to act like...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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I found the Best Stylist ~ Alyson!

I was looking for a new stylist and my girlfriend recommended Alyson to me. I was a lil nervous only cause I am so picky with my hair, but after her doing my hair just once I will never let anyone else touch...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Awesone Hair Stylist

I have been going to Cristopher Mone for the past 4 years and he has always been professional, accommodating, and made each appointment enjoyable. His sense of style, both in and out of the salon, adds to his...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Great Customer Service

Christopher has always done a fabulous job on my hair. He has been my stylist for 5 years now and I have always been very happy with his work. He also does a great job with my color. I wold highly reccomend...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Awesome

I have yet to find a stylist in New Orleans because Eddie and Melissa have done such a wonderful job I just can't give them up...I literally fly back to Philly to get my hair done! They are amazing!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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greatest salon

I love vanity! Eddie and Melissa always make me feel so great. it's great to go in and tell them they can do what ever they want with my color and cut and coming out looking great
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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best best best

i have nothing but the best to say about this place!!!!!!!!!Its a great atmosphere, its fun, relaxing, hip, always a pleasure, they treat you like gold,and i always wondered " what happend to customer service"...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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happily ever after

after unreliable service at every upscale and in between scale salon in the philadelphia area, I found my one and only. Janine is amazing!!!! I have very curly and hard to manage hair that has been over...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Very good experience!!

I stopped in Salon Vanity a few weeks ago to get highlights and a cut. I am new to the Philly area and was reffered by the owner's cousin who had all nice things to say about the Salon. Although the owner did...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Amazing Salon!!

I had my hair cut and relaxed at Salon Vanity, and was thrilled by the results of both! I have have had a hard time finding someone who knows how to work with curly hair, but Edmondo was awesome! I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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best haircolor and facial

I totally agree with all the reviews about how great Vanity is; I love my hair cut and my color is breath taking everytime i get my hair done somewhere i am never happy its rare to find someone who can do a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Best Pampering in the city!

I cannot not believe the services i recieved at Salon Vanity by far the BEST SERVICE I have ever!My haircut is gorgeous, my color is brilliant I am so happy with my stylist I can say I love my hair !! and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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nasty people and way overpriced

the woman at the desk was nasty and belligerent. and the owner spent my entire service gossiping about his own employees and other clients. extremely unprofessional. he ruined my highlights and had to redo...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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the best haircut

i had my hair cut dry with edmondo at vanity and i cant say enough about him and the salon. i have been looking for a new salon and i just found it!!!!!first of all my hair has never felt or looked so great --...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Great hair cuts and color

Eddie has been cutting my hair for at least 5 years if not more. He ALWAYS has done a fabulous job. He and his staff are great. I have never had a bad experience with them. His prices are no different than any...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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The BEST SALON IN PHILADELPHIA!!!!

I have always been interested in beauty and everything to do with it...have been always very particular about my hair and the kind of look i want.SALON VANITY IS TRULY THE BEST!!! i am so impressed with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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LOVE VANITY

EDDIE HAS BEEN MY STYLIST FOR 4 YEARS NOW. I WOULD NOT CHANGE HIM FOR ALL THE SHOES IN THE WORLD ! HE ALWAYS SHOCKS ME, JUST WHEN I THINK MY COLOR CAN NOT GET ANY BETTER .... ITS WONDERFUL ... ESPECIALLY ON...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Salon Vanity is Outstanding!

My hair is always beautiful, my appointment always on time, unlike other salons in the city that keep you waiting 20 min before they even say hello, at Vanity i have coffee handed to me the minute i walk in....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Overpriced and Rude

I was charged an arm and a leg for highlights and a haircut that were just so-so. Also, the owner is very unprofessional will speak negatively about other clients in front of you. Not worth the aggravation or...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Best Salon In the City

This hair salon is top of the line ! Proffessional, so much talent!You just have to experience it for yourself. My hair has never been treated so VIPEddie is it! with color and cut.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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super job and a super staff

This is a great place. I have been having them do my hair for a long time and I am always so pleased with the results.I have the highest regard for the staff and of course the service.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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I will never leave

I was reffered to Chris by a friend whos hair always looks great and now I know why Chris fixed my color and gave me beautiful highlights my hair is so easy to style I can do it myself and get compliments it...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Keratin treatment is to die for!

I had this done by Heather last month and my hair looks fantastic. I have had my hair straightened by every method known to man, and this is by far the best. While the other methods damaged my hair, this left...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Megan -Nail Queen!

I love Vanity!! My pedicure and Manicure never lasts a week ..... but somehow when Megan did my nails, my polish lasted, even when i washed dishes!! The Pedicure was one of the best, it even included a mask...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Eddie is the best hairstylist

i Just moved to Philadelphia... I have been from New York to LA but Philadelphia is a great city, great restaurants... The best Hair color and Cut in a very long time. I heard all the buzz about edmondo so i...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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Vanity Salon...The Best

After reading the reviews on this salon, I figured I'd give it a try. It's a little pricey, but well worth the price. I had a cut and highlights done to my hair and came out of the salon with a celebrity look....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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Janine is a HAIR MAGICIAN!

I have been to so many places in the city. I always think your hair is one of the first things people notice about you so I think any price is worth a great cut. And I've liked my haircuts of the past but I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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Always a great haircut & color with Janine!

Janine has been cutting and coloring my hair for years & she is consistantly great! I highly recommend Salon Vanity, they have a comfortable atmosphere & everyone seems happy to help you.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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GREAT PLACE AND VERY PROFESSIONAL STAFF

LOVE THE STAFF AND ALL THE SERVICES HERE. UNLIKE OTHER SALONS IN THE AREA I ALWAYS GET WHAT I EXPECT HERE. I LOVE THE CONDIMENTS AND THE MUSIC.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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The Best

I see edmondo every 6 weeks for a haircut and highlights, he is so amazing , my haircut and color is never the same old boring look. I travel to london and milan often on business and the trends are awesome!...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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Eddie at Salon Vanity Is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My sister recommended Eddie to me and he is absolutely fabulous. He gives me the most beautiFUL HIGHLIGHTS - I had highlights at other places , which usually turned my brown hair a pumpkin color. But the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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Expensive!!

For a so-so cut, $60 was way too expensive. I was not impressed.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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amazing color!!!!!!

my color is always fab thanks to eddieHe always knows whats hot and i always look amazing. i have tried many hair dressers but he is very different his way of cutting is incredible i am always satisfied!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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love getting my hair done here

Chris has been cutting my hair for 4 years -- my mom went wild after I went to him the first time and my dad offered to pay for any haircut in the future as long as it was with Chris. Needless to say, no one...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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i just got the haircut of my life

my boss gave me the greatest gift for christmas-- a gift certificate to see edmondo!my first time there, his assistant offers me coffee, tea , wine, cookies, sooo friendly! so not used to that at my old hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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great service

Salon Vanity is fantastic! The atmosphere is great, the receptionists are sweet, and Eddie is amazing!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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Great!!

My cousin got me to go here and it was the best move ever. Everyone in there from the front desk,assistants and stylist are extremely warm and make you feel so comfy! And i couldnt be more happy with my hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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You can love your hair again

I just picked Vanity randomly after reading good reviews, Made a next day appt. a lil pricy for what i am use to, but not snooty at all. i figured i may get a great cut and it will be worth it, since i seldom...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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edmondo the great!

i cant wait to get to Vanity and see Eddie every 4 weekshe is an amazing artist! my color never looks the same but its always brown with sparks of light ! he adds different tones to create color and i love it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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awesome!

BEST BLOW DRY IN THE CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have long curly hair & Don makes my hair straight, shiny, full, & beautiful. I have been to every top salon in Center City, he is the BEST!!!!!! He's sweet, funny, &...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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salon vanity

this is a wonderful salon. eddie does a great job. you actually feel comfortable and receive great advice how to care for your hair. you can feel confidant that a professional will help you choose a style best...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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the best haircut!!!!

Every time i ask someone "who does your hair ?" they tell me Edmondo from Vanity!So i tracked him down and made an appointment. I had the best haircut and blow-dry that day! My blow-dry lasted 5 days i...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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The best!

I've been going to Chris for 6 years. He is the man! Highly recommended, very current on styles and techniques. Class act! Go!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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i love my hair

I went to see Edmondo at his new salon and i have to say that i walked out of there 100% in love with my hair and my experience. My hair feels so silky and looks so shiny, but the thing i love the most is that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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the best cut, color and eyebrows!!

Eddie is so wonderful, he really understands what a girl wants.i always had to repeat my self with other hairdressers until i found him. i love my color ... so rich and his haircuts are the best. When i walk...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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eddie is the best

i have been going to eddie for 2 years. i remember when i first started my hair was short, bleached out, damaged, horrible. he transformed me into, I swear, a pantene commercial. My hair gets so much...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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great team work!

I brought my wedding party to vanity for hair. The work was excellent very modern and romantic updos. i was so against having the old updo look but when all 6 girls were finished they looked stunning! My hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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Terrible experience!

I made an appointment to have a formal updo at this location. My stylist was very friendly and amiable, but terrible with my hair. When I told her what I had in mind, she said it was impossible with my hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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User review by lindaynn

I heard that Salon Vanity was voted best salon in Philadelphia CP 2005 so i decided to get my haircut for starters...i just moved here from nyc so its hard finding everything all over again. Eddie gave me the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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2 thumbs up!

I just want to say that my hair has never felt so good! i have that hard to cover gray Eddie uses the most amazing haircolor, my roots dont show for weeks! his haircuts are so hip i am 42 i feel 30 when i walk...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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highly recommended

I just want to say that eddie, aka edmondo, is one of the best hair stylists PERIOD! He has been doing my hair for 4 years and thats how i met my fiance...he had an appointment same day i did...... if you have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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Truly Wonderful!

I finally found my stylist Edmondo who used to work at Pileggi.. I was walking up Walnut st and I saw him through the large windows on the second floor! I am so excited about his new salon! Its a beautiful...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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