Toni Neal

Made an appt with them. Wanted a Bob hair cut. They told me Sunny was awesome. I am all natural and was told that Sunny was experienced with natural hair. He and the assistant blow dried my hair until it was burnt. After the blow dry, I called the smell to his attention and asked if that meant I had heat damage. He kept smelling my hair and told me that the assistant put too much heat on my hair. (As if that’s comforting to me) I asked if my hair would revert back to its natural state. He says «of course.» Needless to say it didn’t. I called and spoke with a manager and she told me to call back and leave a message and someone would get back to me. No one did, so I called back and got a «natural hair expert «that told me «straight pieces does not mean heat damage.» I was invited to come see her, but… I’ll pass. The damage is already done. Very disappointed with this place.

I absolutely love this place and I would recommend this salon to anyone. Everyone is extrmely friendly and they make you feel comfortable. My hair stylist was Sonny. When I tell you he rocks he rocks. I am so in love with my hair and so is my husband and family. Toni Neal Salon is the best salon. I will return.

There is so much competition in Atlanta when it comes to hair, so I love when businesses (salons) act like they want your business. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a pleasant atmosphere, great conversation, professional services and most importantly– great stylists. My stylist was Sonny and he was amazing! He listens to what you want and makes great recommendations. I also liked the fact that he shows you how to use certain styling tools. I think I paid $ 390 and I don’t know if they are considered expensive (because I didn’t shop prices). I am very happy with the results. Would also like to give a shout out to Angela the receptionist and Heather who braided my hair, who too made the experience wonderful!

I highly recommend Akuvi! I must book with her every time I come to Atlanta. She keeps my hair healthy and silky. Very professional and fast. Love her attitude.

I’m from out of town but have been working in Atlanta for the past few weeks, but decided to get my hair done down here and also decided to get a full sew in for the first time on a whim. Not only was I able to make an appointment last minute but Shawn, who did my hair did an amazing job at installation, styling and blending my weave and was also prompt and professional. If I ever get my hair done down here again, I will definitely be coming back to Toni Neal!

This review is for KIM CALHOUN at the Grant Park location. I have a head full of thick long natural hair AND a ridiculously busy schedule as a mother and working professional. After years of taking extra special care of my hair and grooming it to be where I wanted it to be… I got TIRED of doing it and wanted a new look that would require «zero» maintenance on my part. I decided a full sew-​in weave would be the best approach offering me flexibility to go back to wearing my own hair whenever I wanted. After calling several salons and stylists I finally found one that patiently listened to what I was seeking, was professional,
and had the flexibiilty to accomodate the times I would need to be scheduled. I own up to the fact that I am extremely picky about my hair and have difficulty trusting others to
care for it. I am still amazed at how well Kim Calhoun treated me and my entire salon experience. She IS A TRUE EXPERT ON HAIR CARE. It is evident she wants you to be happy when you leave and takes the time to get you there.
I am thoroughly excited to have found her and HIGHLY RECOMMEND her services. Please note she is not only an expert on sew-​ins but can do quick weaves, presses, and almost anything else you can think of! I seldom write online reviews but had to do this one to spread the word on how FABULOUS Kim is. Again, I know I am particular about my hair and am grateful to have found someone that is professional, experienced, and highly skilled in doing what’s best for her clients.

Horrible experience. Had booked the appointment and the appointment was scheduled for the wrong day. Had to call back and the person on the other end was very rude. Still had hope since this place had received such good reviews. The day before my appointment I looked over my confirmation email and I’m scheduled for a different person when I specifically requested Toni. Called again and the person says Toni is booked but could squeeze me in. I say I don’t want to be squeezed in, I made the appointment a week ago and was going out of town in a few days and needed my hair done. The person then promises I will be able to get my hair done in a reasonable time. I show up and sit in the waiting area for an hour! I literally called Too Groovy and made an appointment right then! Best decision I made! The peachtree location is amazzzing and I got my hair worked on right away, everyone was friendly and professional!

I must say, I was very impressed today. Everyone was so nice and professional. The service I received today, I would have easily paid a lot more. I got a sew in and I absolutely love it. My scalp is not pulled too tight. It doesn’t hurt at all. The consultation I received wasn’t just for my service but for the overall health of my hair.

I absolutely love Toni Neal! Let me give you a quick history of what happened…
1) got my hair done on wednesday by someone who didn’t know what she was doing!
2) Friday I hated it (tracks were lose, braids were to thick, hair not styled properly, etc.)
3) Sunday night I contacted Toni begging her for an appointment because I heard her & her staff were the BEST
4) I was in her chair on Tuesday (her day off)
5) she took the wack sewin out, washed, rebraided, & sewed back in my hair
6) …it was the best I had!
Toni is not only professional but she is truly the best! I only wish I would have went to her first before wasting my money on someone who had no idea what she was doing!

I was in town Memorial Day weekend for an event and had my hair done by Toni Washington. My flight was delayed but she was able to squeeze me in (she even called to check on me). The salon is a little difficult to find and parking may be an issue depending on the time of day you arrive. Toni started on my hair 10 – 15 minutes after I arrived. We had a thorough consultation about my hair condition, lifestyle, and look I wanted to achieve. Toni really took her time to educate me about the best methods to achieve and maintain healthy hair. I can honestly say Toni gave me the best sew-​in I’ve ever had and it still looked great when I removed it 3 months later. I couldn’t believe I was paying $ 200+ for sew-​ins that could never match her quality. Even without the Craigslist special the salon pricing is still very reasonable for the quality. From my observations, all of the stylists do an excellent job and are very professional. I can’t wait for my next appointment in a few weeks!

My first indication of the service at TN should’ve come when I called 3 – 4 times on Wednesday and know one picked up. Mind you this was all through out the day. I think I know why this happened and will explain later. Anywho, the next day I called and a woman booked my appointment. She explained to me that I would be getting a confirmation email. I never got said email so on Friday (the day of my appointment) I had to call and make sure that I was still on the books.
Driving to the salon for the first time was a nightmare! The salon doesn’t have a sign nnouncing it’s presence so I drove past it twice. When I called the salon for clarification, the man was very nice and directed me.
When I got into the salon, I was not greeted, was not offered any type of beverage… I had to go up to announce that I was here. When i did that i was notified that i ordered a sewin, not a blowout. That was quickly fixed. Granted, I was 10 minutes late (because of not seeing the salon) but why did they start on a walkin before me?
When I was finally called to the wash room, I was still waiting. While sitting I noticed that the trash hadn’t been taken out and that there was hair and dust everywhere. That place needs a thorough scrubbing! The wash assistant finally started on me after 20 minutes of waiting and was very good. My hair is very natural and very thick. I know it can be difficult to manage, but no one in the salon reminded me of this. The girl then put me under the dryer for a whole hour. First of all, I didn’t ask for a deep condition. And second, I was under for an hour. Probably because my stylist hadn’t shown up. Also I saw the man at the front desk washing another woman’s hair, which probably explains why there was no one to answer my call that Wednesday.
When it was time to get my blowout I was informed that the stylist I was scheduled for was pregnant and at a prenatal doctors appointment. Good for her, but what does that have to do with me? Anyways, her assistant blew me out. I appreciated the fact that she didn’t use a lot of heat and was very conversational. Midway through my flat iron Azuki came in, fast food in hand, and proceeded to talk to her coworkers and other regulars. No apology, no offer for a discount.
The assistant did a pretty good job, but I had to tell her to reflattten a large part of my hair because it looked unacceptable. It was very obvious that I needed a trim or a cut, but I was not even offered that service. My hair is straight and smells good, but it could definitely look better. Still on the hunt for a good salon.
I hope someone at the salon is reading this and counting the struggles. Here’s some tips: keep the salon clean, offer me a beverage, have change so when I offer a tip I don’t have to go to the gas station near by for a tip, and make sure that my scheduled stylist is available before you book me.

Dennis Thompson is the best!

I had a great experience at Salon Theory! Stylist Toni Washington did my hair and she did awesome from the shampoo all the way to the sew in! It looked natural and I received constant compliments on it. I’ll definitely come back again!

I just left the Toni Neal Salon and I must say that I am very impressed. I got a sew-​in for a trip that I’m taking so I really wanted my hair to look nice. Jamyra did my sew-​in, and she was absolutely AWESOME! She did a fabulous job with my sew-​in and gave me exactly what I wanted. The salon was nice, clean, and open. If you’re looking for stylists that will take care of your hair this is the place you need to go. I’ve been in Atlanta for about 15 years now, and this is where I will continue to go from now on. I strongly recommend anyone looking for a good stylist to check this place out.
–K.G.

I moved to Atlanta in 2008 and struggled to find a salon that fit my wants and needs. I came across Salon Theory in 2009 while googling salons. I made an appointment for a partial sew in and have been going to them ever since.
Toni is very skilled and enjoyable to be around. The service at Salon Theory is impeccable. Akuvi is excellent at silkening press and is knowledgeable about healthy hair. Ebony and Albi have both braided my daughter’s hair and they were both gentle with her and also did an excellent job.
I have recommended numerous family members and friends and all have left Salon Theory satisfied with the results. I would recommend the stylist at Salon Theory to anybody.

I really enjoy the Toni Neal salon. I Unilocal’d «black hair salon» and I came upon Toni Neal. I’m just moving back to Atlanta from California and as most black women in Atlanta know, if you blink our hair dresser has enough time to change salons twice and start doing hair out of their house! Thats exactly what happened to me; which is what brought me on the search for a new hair dresser.
As a member of #teamnatural, I am quite particular about my presses. When I went on to schedule city to schedule my appointment I read the bios of all the stylists and I decided to chose Andrea, because her bio mentioned that she is one of the stylist who specialize in silkening presses. Andrea did an awesome job each time i went to her and I plan on continuing going to her.
Now onto why I gave TNS four out of five stars:
— The salon wasn’t dirty, but it could have been much cleaner, and the bathroom could use a consistent supply of toilet paper and paper towels
— I know prices for a press are almost standard, yet, I’ve gotten a comparable press for much cheaper than I’m paying at TNS, living in Los Angeles!
— Also the salon is kind of difficult to get to the first time because it’s kind of in the cut, so pay close attention to your GPS and look out for the other store fronts.
All-​in-​all, I like TNS and I would recommend this salon to anyone who is looking for a good salon w/​an awesome stylist!

I went to Toni Neal yesterday to get my hair done. They have an online booking system to make your appointment that lists the prices as well which is great. I set my appointment, and I was there early.
Now before I go any further, let me add that I am familiar with the way many Black salons operate. Appointments are stacked up and you can be there all day. Many salons are open to walk ins, but it has always been my understanding that if I am a walk in, the people with appointments get first priority and I just get in where I fit in, not the other way around. This is why I always make an appointment. I also realize that as a stylist time is money, which is why I am always early because like myself, the stylist shouldn’t have to wait.
Now, I got there early for my appointment, and it took a few minutes for someone to even greet me. It didn’t bother me much because someone was paying for their service, and I believe the receptionist was just starting so Toni was going over some things with her and there was a guy there selling salads… so there was A LOT going on. No big deal. Generally, I am very patient because I understand things happen and if I was running 10 minutes late I would want her to still do my hair, so I get that things can run a little behind.
Now someone finally greets me after a few minutes and asks who I was there to see. My appointment was with Andrea. A guy came over, Albie I think, and took me over to Andrea so she could take a look at my hair. She did that quickly then he was off to wash my hair. I have a Keratin treatment so I brought my own shampoo and conditioner. He was very nice, great shampoo, and offered a deep conditioner. So as I’m sitting under the dryer, there must have been some sort of miscommunication with the shampoo people because I was under there for an hour. Whatever, it was a conditioning treatment and with all the coloring I’ve done, I’m sure I could use it.
Moving on, Albie apologized for leaving me there and washed the conditioner out. Then he blew out my hair and started to braid. He did half of my head then stopped and said he would be right back because he had to wash someone’s hair. –_​_​_​_​–
Hmm, okay. Well Andrea was still straightening another clients hair so I figured at some point I would have to wait again. Oh well. Little did I know it was going to be an hour and twenty minute wait! So still I was very calm and polite, I really can’t stand when people get all loud and impatient… but I was getting there. I was really annoyed while I was sitting there and another stylist came over and said are you waiting to be braided? Me– «Yes» Her-«Well can you wait up front please? I need this chair»
*sideeye* okay.
So I’m waiting and Toni sees me, she came over because she also remembered that I was waiting to finish the braids an hour before and asked who I was waiting for. Well she walked to the back with the rest of the stylists and here comes Albie again apologizing. Now he was very nice and in his defense it seemed that a lot of the other stylists were having him do all the washing and braiding and he just couldn’t keep up. There were way too many clients and not enough wash bowls/​shampooers. So he finished my braids and I waited another 15 or so minutes before Andrea started my hair. Now before she began the sew in I noticed that she finished three people’s hair. Two of them were there at least an hour after me… and it didn’t seem that they had an appointment. Not sure about that though.
Anyway, she asked how I wanted my hair styled, showed her a pic, and then she began to sew the hair. We couldn’t get it exactly like the picture but it was still cute.
In the end, because of the wait I didn’t have to worry about the deep conditioner and I was there on a special. Grand total was only $ 100. I would definitely go back, but I would also plan to be there for at least 5 hours, and if possible plan to come in on a slow day. Currently they have a craigslist special for new clients so I would definitely recommend going in if you want to save money. And since they specialize in weave, you know that it will come out great.

I haven’t gone yet but I can already say that I am very impressed. The staff patiently answered all my extremely backwar questions and clarified processes for me.
If the phone service is a sample of how the in person treatment is I know this will be 5 star. I will definitely comment after completion

Wonderful salon. I have been going to them for 3 years!
They do all types of hair, but specialize in natural hair and weaves.
I get my hair straightened here. Every stylist I have ever had was awesome. Toni Neal, the owner, has done weaves for me and straightened (silk press) my natural hair. She is awesome and so is her staff. They care about your hair. They advise you on taking care of it and will suggest alternatives if you want to do something that can damage your hair.
I am always pleased with their service and my hair when I leave.

Hi my name is Mecie of Star Image, I’m a stylist as well. I specialize in natural hair care locs, silk press, keratin treatments and comercial hair Sales, I ONLY let Toni do my sew ins, she is great!!! I’ve been coming to Toni for 3 years now and i LOVE her. Her work is phenomenal, her sew ins are flawless. The wait time is minimal and even on busy days its worth the wait. I strongly suggest you make an appointment with her tho. This says a lot about her coming from one stylist to another .Once you try Toni’s sew-in’s you will be hooked! Once you try me and my services, you will be hooked as well! Mecie of Star Image. 678−887−7072