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Gary Allen Hair & Skin Care

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741 First Colonial Road Virginia Beach VA 23451
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(757) 425-1641
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For more than 30 years, our goal has been to ensure the complete satisfaction of every client. We pride ourselves on being able to provide nearly any type of hair and skin product and service requested.SPAS & SALONS

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Spa Treatment
Skin & Spa Treatment
Over 30 Years
The Ultimate In Hair
for Over 30 Years

At Gary Allen, you leave the stress of the daily grind behind. Enter a pristine, calming atmosphere and prepare to be pampered. Whether you arrive for a quick trim or a complete all-day spa, you'll be greeted with a friendly smile and will leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Our complete line of superior quality services for men and women include hair, nails, make-up and skin care and...

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Crystal is amazing. I'll be a client for life. Transitioning to blonde is a breeze with her. She is quick and efficient.

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I've been going to Gary Allen for about 16 years. They provide excellent service and really know what they're doing. I would never go anywhere else to have my hair done!

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Great experience with Laura Sinclair today! Can't wait to come back!

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Kat is totally amazing. A charming, lovely, creative and superbly talented person. What a pleasure to have her help again! :)

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I had josh, and my hair turned out great! Him and the staff was so polite. Would HIGHLY recommend anyone.

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Georgia is awesome

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Chanity is an amazing hairdresser!!!

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I have been going to this salon since I was in 8 or 9 years old! I am now 21 and still won't let any other salon touch my hair! This place is worth the extra bucks because these stylists know what they are doing! If I ask for 2 inches off, then they will cut 2 inches, not 4 inches like some stylists do! Love this place!

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The staff here is so polite and genuinely kind. I used to go to Dupres Salon and the staff there... not so much. You could tell they were only being nice because they had to, not because they wanted to. Very uppity. At Gary Allan, I see Adam- he is SO great and I won't see anyone else. He doesn't push products on you, he let's you relax, he is just the sweetest person ever. I came in today...

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Kathy Crum is an excellent stylist.

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Thanks, Laura Sinclair for my fabulous hair cut!!

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Robbie, Yolanda, and Mary Glenn are wonderful!

perfect for hair service but DO NOT get a massage

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...this review is for MASSAGE ONLY. Otherwise, my hairdresser there is the best. I got a massage today at the last minute and never had that service previously. I am not even sure she is licensed, did not maggage at all just rubbed over the skin. I have inflamation on my left side, which is always obvious, and she did not even massage enough to notice. Do not waste your money. I am really...

Vessa is Uncomfortable w/ "Ethnic" Hair

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My rating is much lower today than it would have been just a mere two weeks ago. Gary Allen has been a great place for me, a black woman, to get regular haircuts. However, today i was unable to be seen on time for my appointment; because apparently the wannabe hairstylist, Vessa, did not feel "comfortable" cutting "ethnic" hair. My hair is relaxed, therefore when it comes to cutting it, there...

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I have been going to Jennifer Baker for awhile. I just walked in without an appointment and she was the stylist available. WOW! She always listens to what you want and she always offers salon options but is not pushy about you purchasing goods or extra services from her. She simply lets you know whats available. She will even advise you on what products to buy yourself if you are going to...

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Recently revisited the Gary Alan salon after a hiatus. I told the receptionist what I was looking for and she recommended Shellie. Shellie is fabulous. She listens and then performs her art. I have had haircuts all over the world and the best of all is in my own city. My only comment is the shampoo/massage could be a little longer.

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The salon is Amazing! Since I've been going, I've seen three people. The first was Swanna- I have absolutely no complaints and thought she was very good, but I wasn't sure she was modern enough for when I made a more drastic cut. Very nice personality (might recommend for an older patron). My main stylist is Jennifer. She is a hair artist! She is nothing short of amazing- she does excellent...

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I've ben going to Gary Allen for years, spa services and hair services. Ive never waited more than 10 or 15 mins which for me is unheard of. My technician and stylist are always on time and i leave feeling fabulous. I highy recommend seeing Vicky (nails) and Tiffany (hair) Wonderful Girls !!

Best salon out of the four I have been to in three years

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Had a great experience here. The salon was recom. to my by a friend for waxing. I had the best eye brow wax ever by Georgia. She spent lots of time perfecting my overgrown brows. Janna did my cut and color. Blonde highlights look really natural and gave me a great shape to my hair. This was my first time and I already booked my second appt 8 weeks later. I feel their prices are very comp to...

I told Amy to do my color and highlights exactly like this other lady's who works there. Also, she was to trim a very tiny area in the back ofbmy head. Instead, Amy did the WORST color and highlights that I have ever had and...

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I've been going to Gary Allan for about 6 or 7 years now and have never been let down. My stylist has been Shannon F. the entire time, except for my prom after she cut and colored my hair she turned me over to another stylist, Jenna, who did my updo. I have been amazed with both stylists and their spa is great as well. I've gotten my brows, make-up, nails, and I even had my first brazilian and...

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The women at the front desk are so rude! I cannot express this enough! I have been going to this salon for years and I have stopped going because of the women at the front desk, they are unprofessional and act like you are unimportant. I also have to wait to be seen almost every time I go. Expect to sit and wait for 20 minutes after your scheduled appointment time. I suggest going to salon...

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I met Gary at a party and rudely forced him to talk shop, since I am new to HR and needed to find a stylist. We talked for a few minutes and he reccomended that I go see Tiffany. Well, after meeting her, it's apparent he really knows his stuff. She did a great job listening to what I needed, and then really gave me a great haircut. She spent a lot of time going over styling tips (I'm a...

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I am in a band a need appointments that are quick and on time. I travel all over the world and do not like to wait. I have been coming to ...

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I have gone to this salon many times now and have always had a good experience. I used to work in a Salon/Day Spa so my expectations are high. The shampoo techs could do a little better and the receptionist staff isn't very friendly but who cares about that when you go out with great looking hair! My hairstylist is Vesna and she is just adorable. She really listens to what you want to get out...

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Love this salon ..I have moved around a good deal and that means a lot of hair salons and hair cuts..I have only liked one other salon as much and that was in South Carolina
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1. One of the only Salons where I ALWAYS get what I want or as close as possible to the style I want
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I recently moved to the area, and was recommended by the receptionist to see Summer for my brazilian wax. I had been getting the service do...

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I thought the salon was magnificent. Too bad the female hairdresser I had wasn't. Can't remember her name...may have started with a J? Like I said, the salon was terrific, but if you go, I suggest a stylist other than her. She seemed pretty rude and rushed thru the cut and style.

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I've been going to Gary Allen for over 2 years and have worked with many stylist there. I was recommended to Jen through a friend. I asked ...

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GREAt Style, They accually listen

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Gary's was nice I loved Georgia who did my brow wax, great experience with her, however, I have had my haircut by Janna, and felt like she was rushing me out of the place by the end. Things started off well although I thought she would try to get a better idea of what i wanted. I was expecting for her to cut some more layers into the hair and spend a little more time styling. as soon as it...

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I would much rather make an appointment at Gary Allen than any other salon. They are more business and client oriented than any other place I've been.

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My experience with this salon has been nothing but fabulous every single time! I started going here about 3 years ago when Shannon Paul, my EXCELLENT colorist & sweetst girl ever, moved to this location from a previous salon. Besides having my hair cut & highlighted here, which by the way, my girl is fantastic! I have had other stylists highlight my hair before, but being that I am a pretty...

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After reading reviews of this salon, I was compelled to write as well to dispel those few bad apple reviews which might spoil the barrel. This salon has been around a very long time, and I have watched it grow since it's inception. Gary and his staff are professionals who really care, provide up to date and professional service and, above all, aim to please. Customer satisfaction is a...

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I have been going there for just over a year and not regreated one moment there. Robbie is my hair stylest and I can not say enough about hi...

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I've lived in the area for nearly 3 years now and it took me this long to find the best! I had an amazing experience with Christopher. He spent a lot of time with me in the beginning of my appointment going over my "hairy stories" from other salons and how we were going to work together to fix my hair. He was a great listener, full of ideas and knows his stuff! The cut and color he did was...

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I researched salons to great length due to my unsatisfactory experiences with others in the area. I stumbled upon Gary Allen Salon, and I must say that every aspect of my experience there was superb. My stylist, Lance, did an amazing job, and I highly reccommend his expertise. Yes, it was more costly than a Hair Cuttery "nightmare", but you get what you pay for, and its worth every penny. The...

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I called and asked for someone who specialized in color, who could be daring and risk taking but would listen to what I said before running wild. He listened ladies and so lovely to watch while he listens...gets right to the point gives you pro's con's and I turned him loose. It was worth every cent paid as this salon is not inexpensive . My husband has not beem so intrested since I had my...

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I've been going to Robbie Lloyd at Gary Allen for 5 years and I'm thrilled that I have found a stylist that I want to go to every time I need a hair cut/color. I haven't let anyone else cut my hair in years! I've never been loyal to one stylist before because until Robbie because I hadn't met one that was careful to listen to what i like (and remember it), I never even have to tell him what I...

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DEBBIE is my hair stylist. She is GREAT! She is the only one I trust to cut my hair. In 4 years, I have only gone back once for a touch up o...

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I recieve a gift certificate from my boss for this salon. It is a little difficult to get an appointment time that is convenient so be sure...

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The only time I was able to get in was with an appointment, even though they say they take walk ins. The hair salon was very busy and the s...

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Gary Allen hair salon is horrbile. They are over priced for the service you receive. Debbie one of the stylist there gave me a horrid hair...

I bought my mother a gift certificate from here for Mother's Day. She ended up using $45 of it for a pedicure. $45! For this much, she should have gotten the best pedicure in the world. However, she said it was possibly...

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I have been following the same girl from salon to salon for almost ten years. She has moved to the higher end, Gary Allen Salon now. It is pricey but its located in the very posh Hilltop Section of Virginia Beach so its to be expected. My girl does an excellent job and I am always treated with the upmost respect and kindness. They are professional and always going to hair shows in DC and NYC....

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I reecently had my hair done at this facility.... I told the stylists exactly what I wanted - but instead I got what HE wanted. I left in tears looking terrible- and when he saw that I was upset he lectured me and told me he knew he wasn't going to be able to do what I had asked. I think the stylists here are cocky- and do not listen to what their clients say.

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This salon is high maintenance and high quality. A friend had a bad dye job at another salon and Gary Allen fixed it. The atmosphere is like...

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The staff is wonderful, accomodating and skilled.
I loved the atmoshpere, it was chic yet comfortable,
and not too $$ considering the quality.

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This salon thinks its just beverly hills
Over priced, pompas stylist, alot of older clients you can tell the skills are out dated.

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Business description (3)

Gary Allen Hair and Skin Care Centre can be found at First Colonial Rd 741. The following is offered: Day Spas. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Virginia Beach there are 33 other Day Spas. An overview can be found here.

Gary Allens Hair & Skin Care Center was founded in 1978, and is located at 741 First Clnl Rd Ste 102 in Virginia Beach. Additional information is available at www.garyallen.net or by contacting Gary Allen Riffe at (757) 425-1641.

Full service salon featuring hair, skin and nail care. Experienced staff of 40+. In business for over 35 years.
Cost is determined by the job.

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