Visual Elegance Hair Studio

Where do I start. If you are into trashy, unprofessional service. Please do come here.
Mickie is unprofessional. She curses, talks trash about other people and always has a friend/​family in the salon. They too curse and talk trash. It’s like watching a trashy reality tv show. So ghetto.
It’s awful how the owner of an establishment can behave such ways. Moving on to the hair cut, it came out okay. I recently got a trim at another place and they told me whoever cut my hair was uneven and showed me. Yes, she does not cut even.
Manicure– if you want to spend over an hour on getting your nails done that will chip day of or the next day– this is your place once again. Sorry for the sarcasm but how is she even in business? I have no idea. The girl that does the manicure is very nice and friendly. She is not like Mickie. Never curses. She does take her time, but I’m so sorry the manicure does not last long.
Beware when coming here.

I came here by accident on Unilocal and I am seeing third party reviews that are pretty negative a something I find to be false at this salon, so I needed to speak up. First, for the forever a bridesmaid — if you weren’t there during the contract signing, your opinion is invalidated. You can only speak about your experience. Anything else, is null because you weren’t there. Second, for the waxer, any place you go to will miss small little hairs. If you want all of your hair removed go thread it. That’s the only way the little hairs will be removed.
Now, I have been going to Mickie for some time now. Ever since she made some lollipops for my nephews baby shower. She is funny, sweet and engaging. And she knows her stuff. I was going to a salon a few miles down from her and hadn’t been happy at the quality of the work with my color and the fact that I was spending hours upon hours there getting my hair done. So one of my girlfriend’s recommended Mickie. Now I’m very particular with who touches my hair. There are some crappy stylists out there. She is not one of them. I had no problem with how she did my hair. Her rates were fair, the color was perfect AND I didn’t spend half a year there. I also know four other people that go there which I didn’t know before.
I have also had the waxing. She’s great and didn’t burn me like the last person I went to.
Thank you Mickie!

Gel manicure.
She asked that I choose my color from a plastic nail wheel with painted nails. I was thrilled with their options for colors. I picked my colors (I chose two) and was happy. She started the process.
At first she seemed nice and engaged in some conversation with me. Some classic who, what, when, where etc. I thought that was nice. Then she and her assistant start babbling about mundane and juvenile things. Their conversation got to a point of vulgarity that was uncomfortable for me. I attempted many times to steer the conversation in a different way, but it was crude, regardless.
The gel process was tedious and she seemed like she knew what she was doing. However, I hate my nails. The colors came out lighter than they looked on the fake nails and I’ve been calling my nails «Lisa Frank» nail color since. The fact of the matter is, she didn’t go all the way down on my nail so when I left, it looked like I had already been a week of growth in.
Two stars because it was tedious work. But only two stars because as it stands a week later, they have peeled off. Absolutely not satisfied. I guess you get what you pay for!

Came in out of the cold to get a long needed haircut, and it’s been a real pleasure. Totally friendly, fun environment and they do a great haircut to boot.

I received a perfect and complete manscaping from Michelle. Hair, eyebrows and shave all done and perfect. First time customer and not the last time. Thanks again!!!

I’ve been going to Mickie for quite a while now, and I always salon hop. I started coming because of a groupon for waxing and now I get my haircut too. I have no complaints at all. My brows look awesome. My haircuts are always perfect. I love her and her work.

Definitely always have had a great experience when walking into this salon. She can always squeeze you into the schedule. i would definitely go to her for any of my Hair cut needs, she does a great job on everything. It is a very friendly atmosphere i recommend her for anyone looking for a hairdresser in that area.

I was desperately searching for a new hair stylist. I was tired of going to different salons and walking out disappointed. I was highly reccommened by a friend of mine to try Visual Elegance. I’m so glad I gave it a shot. Mickie is the sweetest girl, and not to mention super funny. I expressed to her the style and cut I wanted and she was so on point with her work. I could not have been happier with the outcome. I knew I had found my new hair stylist. I have also witnessed Mickie squeezing people in last minute which I felt was a very sweet gesture. She shows passion and love for her work which is something I highly admire.
After a few visits to the salon I started getting my eyebrows and nails done there as well. Once again, I was completely satisfied with the results. I’m so lucky to have found a place like Visual Elegence. I highly highly highly reccommened this salon!
See you soon, Mickie!

I’ve been to many barbers throughout the years and was tired of always waiting or having to come back b/​c they were always busy. A friend highly recommended going here b/​c Michelle (aka Mickie) is excellent in everything that she does. I was very reluctant at first b/​c I never went to a «salon.» Let me tell you… I’m never getting my hair cut by anyone besides Michelle. She took my appointment and was very accommodating to when I could come for my hair cut. Michelle was very friendly and made a semi anxious hair cut a pleasure. She made sure I was happy and was very articulate in what she did. Her salon was very impressive, modern, clean, and very inviting. The area is very nice as well.
Listen guys you want to get a hair cut, not wait and get what you asked for go to Visual Elegance. Make an appointment and its all good after that. I couldn’t have been more satisfied with my experience and will be going back every month.

I wish I were able to rate my experience better but as whole it was very disappointing. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding this weekend and Mickie was the hairstylist along with someone from her salon who was doing airbrush makeup on some of the girls. Some of us went with the up-do’s others with a down look with curls and a braid and both styles were $ 85 each. I truly felt that was excessive for the down style because it wasn’t half as much work as the updo. But I bit my tongue and paid up as I did not want to upset the bride over the price. But what really urked me was that the down hair style was not like the picture that was shown and the pins were so loose on all of us that a few hours in our hair was falling and pins were dropping left and right. She stressed when she arrived she HAD to be out by a certain time so everything did feel rushed. We had to touch up our hair on our own before the photographer got there bc it was such a mess!
I myself did not get my makeup done with the artist, I opted for the other makeup girl and I’m glad I did. From what I gathered from the girls, Mickie’s makeup artist was unfriendly, didn’t introduce herself and she looked like she didn’t want to be there. I definitely got negative vibes from her and it was unfortunate bc everyone was very very friendly towards her and her attitude was uncalled for.
Now here’s the straw that broke the camels back. Not sure about you, but when someone leaves a deposit to hold an appointment, that money usually goes towards something if you keep the appointment. The bride reserved her appointment for $ 75 and asked Mickie if she could use that $ 75 towards her sister’s hair on the wedding day. As per their convo, Mickie said it wouldn’t be a problem. However, come the day of the wedding Mickie still charged the sister $ 85 and kept the $ 75 deposit. The bride was confused and asked what the $ 75 was going towards and she said «that’s just to hold an appointment» So basically, she ripped her off point blank. So unprofessional and extremely rude to do that to someone and even more so to the bride on her wedding day. Way to kill the vibe.
She may be a great stylist at her salon, however none of us were satisfied with our experience on the wedding day and truthfully I would not refer her. Perhaps if the $ 75 deposit situation had not occurred I would have given her a second chance, but that was so distasteful.

FINALLY I found someone who listens, comprehends and is capable of doing what you want. I found Micky with a Groupon for nails. I don’t know what she does but her regular manicures last longer than anyone’s else’s. I have had gel manicures from others which chipped faster than her. Maybe she uses better quality and doesn’t thin her polish out. I love being a (not natural) red head I Had a botched hair coloring from another place in Bloomfield (now thankfully out of business) so I decided to see if Mickey could help. She did exactly what I wanted and I am now back to a beautiful shade of red for me. The color is perfect for me and she added something for shine as well, since the last colorist over processed me badly. I asked Micky for a cut too, since I needed to get rid of the damage. I wanted 2 inches off. Wnen she was done, the color, cut and blow out were fabulous. I got so many compliments that night from all my friends and I am very very pleased. So, no question about it, I have now found my «go to» hair stylist/​colorist as well as manicurist. I enjoy my time at her salon. She is easy going, accommodating and pleasant to be around. Thanks Micky. See you soon.+
FYI: There is parking behind her building, but I have not had problems finding a spot on the street.

Got the groupon for eyebrow waxing. Told Nikki not to this my eyebrows, only clean then up. She was very nice, but messed up my eyebrows. They were thinned and I am very upset. Also, they weren’t completely cleaned, I still had to clean the bottom part on the inside end, which she left thick. I don’t like it :(maybe this salon is good for other things but do not do eyebrow waxing there. The groupon was for 5 waxes. I don’t know what to do!

I got a Groupon for 4 manicures for $ 25 and even though they’ve expired, Mickey (the owner) still honors them. She’s not the one to care/​wait for her tip (which I always feel like others do). I recommended her to my mom who not only got her manicure done there, but also a haircut and color. Mickey did a fantastic job. I’m waiting to grow out my hair a little bit so I can get a fabulous haircut from her.
Mickey is fantastic! She is super sweet and chatty. She clearly loves her job and is great at it. I agree with another reviewer that she doesn’t have a nail dryer but I’m okay with it. Great place! And great owner!

I was in town visiting my parents and needed a trim super bad. I called the salon and was able to get in same day :) The owner here is really nice and did a great job on my cut. She snuck me in, have me a cute cut and was fast! During our chat I can tell she really loves her job. She has been in the business for 11 years and I hope that she is very successful in her new adventure owning her own salon! Thanks girl! Maybe see you again next time I’m in from Cali :)

I got a groupon for four manicures (basic or french) for only $ 25… I was skeptical because the prior few places I visited for services with a groupon treated me very poorly with their service — people tend to take less care of you if you come with a groupon sometimes figuring youre just there for a deal and not attempting to make you a permanent customer. But not here!
The owner did a great job with my manicure, she even did my ring fingers different colors and with glitter for no extra charge. She also did my eyebrows for $ 9 and she did an excellent job I didnt get burned (my skin can be sensitive sometimes and I ask the waxers at other places to blow on the wax and they will the first time and then forget but she did every time!) and she made sure I liked them and I hear theres sometimes a groupon for waxing as well.
I have since been back for another manicure with the same great results (and again glitter and different colors on the ring fingers for no extra charge) I cant wait to go back for my next two. She also has lots of decorative add ons that are popular right now like flowers/​sparkles/​shapes/​stars/​etc I think she said its only a $ 2 charge for those. She has a great color selection as well I can never choose just one (hence the different ring fingers each time).
My only complaint is that she doesnt have a nail dryer with the light and I feel like manicures last longer if I sit under the light for a few cycles but she makes sure to do a great job and be very thorough with the topcoat and the manicure lasts pretty well even without the light dryer.
The owner is super friendly and it isnt the awkward silence you often experience at salons (where the manicurists speak english). Both times I went there I left with a referral for something else that came up through our chatting like a restaurant or brazilian waxing (she doesnt do that there)
I plan to make an appointment for a haircut and coloring soon as well — I will definitely write another review after that to comment about the hair styling.