Studio D

Traci James is my girl! I live in Cali and couldn’t wait to get home to get my hair done! She always makes me look and feel good! Thank you so much for making me beautiful!

Sarah Truax deserve a –5 star rating. Not only did she give me the worst haircut and color of my life, but she put me out $ 200. $ 200 that I had saved up for since my sister is getting married in a few weeks and I wanted my hair to look great! She will not give me any sort of refund or compensate me in any way. Her only offer of «help» was to go back to her, the girl who completely ruined my hair and made me very upset and insecure with how my hair looks every day, and have her «tweak it». So unless you are looking for a HORRIFIC hair cut, color and customer service from a hairstylist, please look elsewhere!

I originally gave this salon 5 stars after my first appointment because Karen is the most wonderful stylist. Karen has since left the salon and I will not continue to do business with studio D. Let me explain: it is a very uncomfortable vibe, just always seemed very tense and I never felt appreciated as a client. I have had quite a few times I walked in and was standing right in from of the reception desk to check in and wasn’t even acknowledged for minutes. I’m the only one standing there and they are pretending I’m not right in front of them. when did I become invisible? A simple «welcome! We will be with you in a minute!» Would go along way. Karen was always very friendly and wonderful, but you can tell it’s not a fun place. There’s no banter, no salon talk where all the clients and stylists are joking around together. I have always had that experience everywhere I have ever gone, but not here. One time I had finished my appointment and went out front to pay where the receptionist was cashing out someone else. I was off to the side and set my purse on the counter (it’s a good size desk so I wasn’t in the way) so I could fish out my wallet to prepare to pay and the receptionist looks up at me with a look of disgust on her face and says «I’ll be with you in a minute» with a snotty undertone. This is no way makes some feel like a valuable client. Personally, I never felt like my money or my time was valuable to anyone there except my stylist. I’m just glad I don’t have to go there anymore to see my favorite stylist.

You must have Traci James be your hair stylist! I have been a client for over 8 years and she never disappoints! Her coloring techniques and hair cuts are amazing. She did hair and makeup for my entire wedding party on my wedding day and everyone looked stunning. Every where I go people comment on how beautiful my hair is and I always pass along her information.

I’ve been a client/​friend of Hannah’s for years now, and even after moving to Manhattan 4 years ago, she’s still the only one I let touch my hair. She’s by far the best hairdresser I’ve ever had and is extremely talented, attentive, personable and competent. Her cuts and color are both awesome, and she’s very meticulous and patient.
The place is nice — I’ve found all employees to be super friendly and warm, and it has a very easy, comfortable vibe.

Just moved into the area and I was on the search for a new hair stylist! After reading a few great reviews, I decided to make an appt at Studio D. The friendly receptionist booked me with Hannah, and after my appt today, I couldn’t be happier. Hannah was very professional and patient, making sure that I got the exact length and hairstyle I wanted. She was very easy to talk to. She has an affordable rate and top notch service!
The hair stylists are independent and share the space, which is clean, spacious, and inviting. This hair salon is a hidden gem!

I used to go to Renee for my hair extensions, it was pricey at the time, but the quality of the Great Lengths was worth it. As a year went by, Renee informed me that the prices would be going up $ 500.00, I accepted that and went again, only to notice that the hair put on the table before going in my hair was a lot less than what I usually have. I always would hear her talking with the other stylists in the salon complaining about medical bills and how she couldn’t afford the health insurance when she was pregnant with her first child! I even had a friend of mine go there and Renee took my extra hair from a past visit and gave it to her and didn’t even tell me! She is charging you more for the hair than that the company charges her, PLUS she is not giving you all the hair you pay for, she splits it up between the clients if you have the same color, She is very greedy. The price she charges for color and extensions is ridiculous, she isn’t even that good. So, I decided to make an extensions consultation appointment with Tracey. Within 5 minutes I received a Facebook message from Renee asking why I was going to Tracey and that Tracey only had a year of experience. I was taken back, I did not know that you are not supposed to go to other stylists if you are not happy. I explained that I was just shopping for prices, and she tried negotiating with me, but she was still charging $ 4,000 more total than any other salon in the Capital District, so I declined, and not to get into too much detail, it was not pretty. She got nasty and unprofessional in her messages. I ended up blocking her. Anyways, my appt was scheduled for 8:00 pm on Friday with Tracey. I thought that was strange since the salon is closed at that time. But I was told that she was working late that day. I got there at 7:45 pm and the door was locked! I called while at the door, and got the answering machine, so I left a message. I again pulled hard on the door and I didn’t see anyone and left. I felt like a fool, the joke was on me. I was very upset on how I was treated. I was such a loyal client for so many years. I called the owner Danielle Mewton 3 times, and she would not call me back. This is an overpriced salon, Renee cheats hair extension clients (doesn’t give you all the hair you pay for) and is extremely unprofessional and high drama. There are so many other salons that charge less that provide exceptional service and fair prices.

No complaints. I went with Ashley and she is fabulous. She asks how I want it cut, offers up suggestions that no stylist has before (due to how my hair grows in a circular pattern in the back-​I had no idea), offers to use only scissors which i like or clippers on the back and sides.
Relaxing atmosphere, great cuts, solid prices for the quality. She charged $ 22. Left a nice tip.
Give them a call and book it. You’ll be pleased.