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Colorist Barbara Forgione (TV's 'The Makeover Story's color specialist) has created Tampa's awarding winning salon. Winner: 'Best Kept Secret' by S Tampa Tribune. Known for our 'makeovers', our relaxing setting, & superb service. The stylists excel with constant education in cutting & color techniques including: Vidal Sassoon, Bumble & Bumble & NY John Sahag's famous 'Dry Cutting Technique' . Check out our website's 'Gallery' for client before & after photos.Latest news: Paris Hilton's Super Bowl partiy hair style by Barbara Forgione...Current promos: 1:Decongestant facial 2:Yuko Special, save $503:Book a Color & Cut and save $15!hair models wantedcall for appt: 813-832-111
I found the Barbara Forgione Salon over a year ago while seaching this very website. I took a chance driving from Pasco county to south Tampa to have my hair cut and colored. I was thrilled when Missy brought...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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I was referred to Barbara Forgione's Salon from my daughter. Originally, I just wanted to get rid of the gray popping up around my face. I was going through a rough time personally and Barbara was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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New to town and after 2 years, haven't found a regular stylist that I liked in S. Tampa. I stumbled on Cassandra, and am so happy with the results. I have long hair and a difficult texture- the dry haircut she...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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I was having a terrible time with stress and age damaging my hair. After trying four different salons over three years, I had finally given up and just put my hair in a bun EVERY DAY! Then a friend recommended...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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I have had many hair stylists over the years. My hair is very important to me and I am very impressed with the knowledge and continued education of the owner as well as the stylists. Everyone is very friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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My color turned out exactly as requested, not too red, very subtle highlights. My stylist, Missy, listens very well and confirms her plan before beginning. She also has great suggestions.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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I've been coming to Cassandra for years after meeting her at another salon in Feather Sound. She is a very talented stylist, who is not afraid to offer suggestions. I really appreciate the fact that I can walk...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Cassandra really knows what she is doing, she can make the haircut you want work with your hair type. She is personable, and I always look forward to my next appointment.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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I've been coming to Cassandra for years after meeting her at another salon in Feather Sound. She is a very talented stylist, who is not afraid to offer suggestions. I really appreciate the fact that I can walk...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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When I went to see Barbarar for color and Cassandra for a cut I was totally frustrated with my hair. Barbara immediately knew what to do to make me feel attractive and professional yet fun and exciting with my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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After searching tirelessly in the Tampa Bay area for someone to color my dark brown hair just the perfect shade of blonde, I found Barbara at her salon; search no more! It can be very tricky to get my hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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There's no better hair compliment that a girl can get than complete strangers stopping you and asking the question, "Who does your hair?" This happens to me on a regular basis since Barbara and Vicky started...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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I am so happy that I have found Missy and the Barbara Forgione Salon in South Tampa! Missy always listens to what I want done and is a true professional. I love their products and atmosphere and it is always...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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I am so happy to have found this salon. Vicky is my stylist and colorist, and I would recommend her to anyone. She is fun and friendly and so talented. She makes sure you are happy with your color and cut and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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I have been going to Barbara for almost 8 years now for my coloring. I met her for the first time for my wedding in 2001. I hadn't planned on coloring my hair that day but she came over to look at it and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Cinderella said: "One Shoe Can Change Your Life!" Well, so can beautiful hair color. Barbara is not just a colorist, she is an artist! She has a good eye for what would look best on you. It might be a dramatic...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Cinderella said: "One Shoe Can Change Your Life!" Well, so can beautiful hair color. Barbara is not just a colorist, she is an artist! She has a good eye for what would look best on you. It might be a dramatic...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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I found Barbara's salon last year when it tried to hi-lite my own hair, and failed miserably. I did an internet search on 'color corrective specialist in Tampa' and her salon's websight was the first to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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I found Barbara's salon last year when it tried to hi-lite my own hair, and failed miserably. I did an internet search on 'color corrective specialist in Tampa' and her salon's websight was the first to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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I have been to this salon four times now and I just love it! Their professional, friendly staff are all top notch! They make you feel right at home and they listen to what you want and are more than willing to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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I?ve been going to Barbara for about 5 years now, and it's been a great experience! I have been to multiple stylists in the past, but I would often times leave with very dissatisfied results. Barbara, on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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I?ve been going to Barbara for about 5 years now, and it's been a great experience! I have been to multiple stylists in the past, but I would often times leave with very dissatisfied results. Barbara, on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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I would not recommend this salon! The staff tried to push me on to what they wanted to do. I was very dissatisfied with the coloring and that's what they pride themselves on. They are chop happy!!! Too...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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After visiting literally hundreds of salons over the last 10 years in many different states, including many in the Tampa Bay area, and spending literally thousands of dollars for bad haircuts and bad color, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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After visiting literally hundreds of salons over the last 10 years in many different states, including many in the Tampa Bay area, and spending literally thousands of dollars for bad haircuts and bad color, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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A friendly and welcoming salon, starting with the owner, Barbara, who is gracious and professional. My stylist, Vicky, is talented ancd caring, as well an interesting world-traveler. I feel fortunate to have...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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I had my hair cut with Missy for the second time. The first time was great. This last time was absolutely horrible. I went back to have it fixed but I barely got the scissors put through my hair. It remains...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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I wish I was based out of Tampa more often, but for the times I am, I've had the ultimate pleasure of having my hair serviced by the wonderful people at the Barbara Forgione Salon. They know how to work their...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Stating that this salon is the best is an enormous understatement! I'd been going to the same stylist in my home town for 6 years and when I recently moved to the Tampa Bay area, I was worried about finding a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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It has been with great delight I had the honors of experiencing a fine hair salon and must give a voice of rave review. That salon is the Barbara Forgione Salon, located at 4317 W El Prado Blvd, in south...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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It has been with great delight I had the honors of experiencing a fine hair salon and must give a voice of rave review. That salon is the Barbara Forgione Salon, located at 4317 W El Prado Blvd, in south...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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I'm somewhat new to the area, and stumbled upon the name of Barbara's salon by surfing the internet. The reviews were good, so I decided to give it a try. As others have noted, it was a great experience. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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This was my first visit to this salon and my fist visit to this type of salon (modern-upscale) and I was concerned that I might feel intimidated while there, but the moment I walked in I was completely put at...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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I did my homework.... I found Barbara Forgione Salon reviews at citysearch while searching the web for three long hours a year ago. I knew I needed a change from my trial with "embracing the grey!" I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Best color I've ever had, best advice on hair care. Love Barbara, love the salon. I trust her completely and will probably never go anywhere else as long as I'm in the Tampa area.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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I found this place through Citysearch and seeing the picture of the two hot chicks on their page and being single I said to myself maybe I could k ill two birds with one stone: Get my haircut and get some...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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I had been with the same stylist at another salon for 3 years, however, I was on the hunt for a new look - I have had full head foil highlights which made me blonde for over 15 years, and I wanted to get "back...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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I was a first time customer at the salon and the made me feel right at home. cassandra was my stylist and she was excellent. She answered all of my questions and gave great advise. I have already scheduled my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Due to ashy roots showing, I asked Missi, who was very nice, to give me a warm chocolate brown hair color and told her that I had tried red years ago and it washed my skin color out and now I prefer to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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The Barbara Forgione Salon was the best salon experince I've ever had. From the moment I made the appointment I was treated with respect and care, not just as a prospective repeat client. Jai was nice enough...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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If you need a positive reinforcement in your everyday career life, Barbara Forgione's Salon is the place for you. You are met at the door with a smile and a beverage of your choice. The stylists are ready to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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I'm new to Tampa so I spent a lot of money trying new salons for color and cut. For two years I was on many meds and my hair was ruined. Vicki, my stylist, colaborated with Barbara and for the first time in...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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I have been in Tampa for two years and had been looking for a colorist that knows what they are doing! I was referred by a friend to Barbara and I am so happy I was! I had been to at least 10 different places...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Barbara has colored my hair with beautiful results for over 2 years. Her color is very natural and I get complimented all the time. Not only that, she has been proactive in ensuring that I am using the right...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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I have been in Tampa for two years and had been looking for a colorist that knows what they are doing! I was referred by a friend to Barbara and I am so happy I was! I had been to at least 10 different places...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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what the hell is wrong with people barbra ruined my hair it is really striped like a zebra and the white not blond white it fried it is breaking off in big chuncks I think I am going to cry
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Missi White gave me one of the prettiest haircuts of my life and returned the texture back to a healthy shine. She and all of the staff were very easygoing and real. Made me feel welcome and would go there for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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I have been to so many different salons in Tampa and i can definately say that Barbara Forgione's is the best by far. As others reviewers have written, this is a salon where the people actually listen to what...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Barbara Forgione is the rarest of jewels, a hair specialist that actually listens to what you want and draws on her vast experirnce to deliver to her customer the desired result in best possible way. I was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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In searching for words that will accurately describe my experience at Barbara Forgione's salon (BF) what keeps coming up again and again is the word Quality. It shows in everything they do! From the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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I was fortunate to find Barbara's salon in September 2007 as I needed serious color correction to my very damaged hair after having my hair fried by another local salon (I had specifically told the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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I recently had a cut, color and makeover at this salon, and it was a wonderful experience. Everyone there was very friendly, and my color is a particularly stunning mix of vibrant reds. I have very difficult...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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I had a fantastic experience at Barbara's salon. I went there for the Yuko Thermal Reconditioning Treatment, or Japanese Hair Straightening. Before the treatment, my naturally curly hair was frizzy and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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I have been to many salons and frankly, I had never been to one where I was treated so attentively with such amazing results. I had been lazy and it had been months since I'd had a trim, but I was hesitant to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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The salon was professional and fun!. The staff provided lots of ideas and suggestions and had the talent to back it up. Barbara talked with me about my hair color and what I liked/didn't like. She really made...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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I went in with frizzy, fried out hair, and left with smooth, healthy hair. Barbara gave me a beautiful dark brown shade that is very pretty and flattering. Got a nice cut too. The entire staff was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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I went to Barbara Forgione Salon for a makeover class and this was the first time I'd been there. I was absolutely amazed with the results but didn't think I'd receive anything less than perfect from viewing...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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I went to this salon based in part on the reviews here on City Search and on the salon's website. The before and after photos on the website clinched it for me --- anyone can make a model look great, but these...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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I went to this salon based in part on the reviews here on City Search and on the salon's website. The before and after photos on the website clinched it for me --- anyone can make a model look great, but these...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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The Barbara Forgione Salon has all the akill, style, customer service, and uniqueness of a south tampa salons ... but better! I haven't colored my hair in 10 years, I guess because I like it, but I was ready...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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The Barbara Forgione Salon has all the akill, style, customer service, and uniqueness of a south tampa salons ... but better! I haven't colored my hair in 10 years, I guess because I like it, but I was ready...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Barbara and her team are great! My hair was horrible! I had searched high and low for the perfect Salon, and in my search, the hair salons that I visited, damaged my hair, did not listen to what I wanted, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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I have been going to Barbara for over 6 years now and I can honestly say that don't know what I would do without her! She always makes sure that I am 100% satisfied before I leave and I can always count on her...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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I've never written a review for Citysearch but can't hold back any longer. I just have to say that Barbara Forgione Salon is absolutely tops! I have been several times now to Barbara for hair coloring and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Just moving to the Tampa area from over-hyped and ubertrendy Miami, I was so pleased to find this salon. Everyone is friendly and deatiled oriented. I have had my eyebrows waxed, color and cut, and was happy...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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I don't know what I would do if I didn't have this salon and Barbara to go to. I can honestly say I drive over 100 miles every other month to get my hair done by Barbara. This adventure started my junior year...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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I used Barbara as my colorist for over 6 years until I recently moved across the country. It has been hard finding a new colorist and when I finally got the guts up to go somewhere new in Texas, they fried my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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I have very hard hair to cut it is thin and fine. I have been to many hairdressers and have not been completely satisfied. I started going to Cheryl at Barbara Forgione Salon back in February and have loved my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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I have been a client of Barbara's and Cheryl's for almost a year now. Everytime I go to see them, they listen to what my needs are, manage my expectations, and give me their feedback and opinions on what will...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Barbara Forgione's salon deserves much praise! They have an outstanding group of hair specialists. I highly recommend this salon! They treat their customers exceptionally well, and you feel like a beauty queen...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Very,very average.This would be a great cut, if , say, it was at Fantastic Sams and I was paying $20 for it.I was expecting SO much more. I'd go as far as to say this salon ruined my day, I was definately...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Very,very average. This would be a great cut, if , say, it was at Fantastic Sams and I was paying $20 for it. I was expecting SO much more. I'd go as far as to say this salon ruined my day, I was definately...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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I went to Barbara's Salon for a corrective color. She made me look fantastic! My haircut was a fresh look that I was so impressed with. I won't go anywhere else, and I have finally found a salon in Tampa, FL!!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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I had moved to Tampa about five years ago and bounced from salon to salon during that time. But it was my last salon experience that put me over the edge. On my third visit at this particular salon I brought...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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I had very long hair and in complete desparation, on my way home from work, I called the salon and they had a spot open!! I was so tired having to spend 20 minutes every day just brushing my hair. When I got...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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I had very long hair and in complete desparation, on my way home from work, I called the salon and they had a spot open!! I was so tired having to spend 20 minutes every day just brushing my hair. When I got...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Jai W. is an outstanding esthetician that truly knows his "stuff" when it comes to skin care and products. Not only does Jai provide you with the best facial you will ever have, he will give you personalized...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Jai W. is an outstanding esthetician that truly knows his "stuff" when it comes to skin care and products. Not only does Jai provide you with the best facial you will ever have, he will give you personalized...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Four years ago I went to Barbara who did a wonderful job putting highlights in my hair. After having a baby I decided to start coloring my hair again. I went to other salons here in Tampa and always ended up...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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I moved to Tampa and went to several stylist , I was very frustrated and a new friend told me about Barbara Forgione Salon. I have been so pleased I have spread the word to many of my friends. The staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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I have been going to Barbara for nearly six years now and can't say enough about her. She has stuck with me through many hair styles, colors and textures. She ALWAYS takes the time to do exactly what I hope...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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An outstanding salon. Barbara does outstanding color and the staff are very warm and inviting. My hair has gotten healthier since going to her. I highly recommend this salon.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Never had better service, definitely recommended! Visit this place whenever you are in the area and are looking for help!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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I moved to Tampa 2 years ago and have visited many different salons. I heard about the Barbara Forgione Salon from a friend. I was amazed how fast I could get an appointment with Vicky. She was very friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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I have been going to this salon as long as it has been openned. I followed Barbara for the past 3 years. She is an artist when it comes to hair. There has not been one day that I have not had a complement...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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I've been to the best - Fekkai, Knoll, Bergdorf, Kenneth, Sally, Leonard, Oribe, Frieda, B&B, bla, bla - and can honestly say Forgione and co. are right up there with them and are absolutely first-rate. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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I have been going to this salon as long as it has been openned. I followed Barbara for the past 5 years. She is an artist when it comes to hair. There has not been one day that I have not had a complement...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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It is really difficult to find a really good colorist who understands and knows how to formulate haircolor. I had been going to the same person for nearly 15 years, but my color always seemed to fade. A friend...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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I have been going to this salon as long as it has been openned. I followed Barbara for the past 5 years. She is an artist when it comes to hair. There has not been one day that I have not had a complement...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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First time's a charm! I moved to the Tampa area from Maryland where I had the same stylist for 11 years, so to try and find someone else in a new town was nothing if not intimidating. I saw the reviews on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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I have been going to the same hair dresser for over 10 years. Unfortunately the salon is about an hour away in rush hour and I just didn't want to deal with the traffic anymore. So - I decided to find a new...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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I have been going to the same hair dresser for over 10 years. Unfortunately the salon is about an hour away in rush hour and I just didn't want to deal with the traffic anymore. So - I decided to find a new...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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I work in television news where there is no shortage of references for hair salons.I tried several in Tampa but it was not until I hooked up with Barbara Forgione at the BarbaraForgione Salon that I got the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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I was married to a World Champion hairdresser and was quite spoiled as to the quality of my cuts and color. I tried for over a year to find someone who could do my color and cut to my satisfaction. I went to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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I work in television news where there is no shortage of references for hair salons. I tried several in Tampa but it was not until I hooked up with Barbara Forgione at the Barbara Forgione Salon that I got the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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I was married to a World Champion hairdresser and was quite spoiled as to the quality of my cuts and color. I tried for over a year to find someone who could do my color and cut to my satisfaction. I went to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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I have been going to Barbara for over six years and would follow her wherever she went in town. She always listens to your wants and needs and customizes your hair to fit your personality and lifestyle.I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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I have been going to Barbara for over six years and would follow her wherever she went in town. She always listens to your wants and needs and customizes your hair to fit your personality and lifestyle. I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Barbara is the absolute best hair colorist in the Tampa area. I have moved a couple of times, up to 2 hours away, and have always came back to get my hair colored by her. I have been with her for more than 5...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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This salon rocks! I have been going to this salon for about a year and a half and I am loyal. It is quaint and stylish with all of the latest products. The staff actually cares; they remember your name, your...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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I have been a customer of Barbara Forgione for approximately four years. Barbara is fantastic, caring and professional in all the salon services. I have always been exceptionally pleased with her hair coloring...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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I have been a customer of Barbara Forgione for approximately four years. Barbara is fantastic, caring and professional in all the salon services. I have always been exceptionally pleased with her hair coloring...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Barbara has been my colorist for nearly 4 years. The salon is wonderful -- a relaxing, comfortable and upscale environment, and the staff is outstanding. My hair always looks great -- not only when I leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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I've been seeing Barbara since she started working at Omar Sassin Salon approximately 5 years ago, and I have been a loyal client ever since. I am so glad that she finally opened her own salon. The environment...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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I found Barbara after doing a lot of searching for thermal reconditioning (Japanese hair straightening) in Tampa. I've always had very thick and wavy hair, and I'm THRILLED with the straightened results. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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I moved here from LA and had trouble getting my hair right...finding new hairdressers is like finding a good doctor...fortune brought me to Barbara, I complimented someone on her color, and voila! Magic... not...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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