Jim Brofft Salon Central

Jim Brofft Salon Central is a great place to get a great look! The stylists are fun, talented and totally up to date. The salon is always super clean and has a nice feel, their website is helpful with online booking. I can always find a convenient parking spot, in front of Coffee Emporium (and grab a coffee too) right on Central Parkway less than a block away. They also take care of my girlfriend — she always looks great and loves Salon Central too!

I was glad to get a hair appointment upon my arrival to Cincinnati! It’s been awhile since my visit but I remember my hair stylist was new to the salon which is probably why she had an opening. I initially loved my hair cut probably because she styled it. But I also remember not liking it after a few days. New salon visits are always a risk!

Can you squeeze me into an empty page of your diary? Thanks for psychologically saving me yesterday. Never a dull hair moment at Jim Brofft Salon Central. My favorite forever.

Read the reviews and was impressed. I went I today as a walk in. Asked for short on the sides and not much taken off the top. Basically chopped off 2 inches off the top. Doubt I will return. Think they need to look at a ruler since ½ became a 2 inch cut.

I had a wonderful experience getting my hair cut by Kristen. I have long, thick, hard to manage hair and she worked wonders with it! I was immediately offered a drink when I walked into the urban, chic salon. Everyone there was very friendly and welcoming. Kristen was also very professional and didn’t try to force conversation while she was working. I will absolutely be back!

I brought my girlfriend here to get her hair cut before her birthday. I wasn’t even a customer and they treated me like family. They let me work on my laptop and use their wifi, gave me great coffee, offered me a glass of wine and amazing eggplant Parmesan. Honestly, if it hadn’t happened to me I wouldn’t have believe it. These people are awesome.

Jim has cut my sons curly for several years, does a wonderful job. I am blonde, it took forever to find a designer who could make my blonde look natural and pocket not look empty!!! Love Salon Central, amazing staff and service. Highly recommend

Just got my hair cut at Salon Central. The place was clean, the employees were friendly, and Kristen did a wonderful job with my haircut.
I have rarely had haircuts that I like immediately, but this place delivered. Highly recommended!

The hair cut I received was a great price –only $ 35 — but bad quality. My cut was crooked across the back and uneven in the front. The worst part was that it took an hour and forty minutes to complete. I don’t want to go back and have it fixed because I really don’t have to sit in the chair that long again.

one word. TIM.
TIM was great.
I took advantage of the Unilocal deal to try Jim Brofft Salon for my mother-​in-​law. Her gray roots were in need of care. Service was great. Tim made suggestions on how to fix my mother-in-law’s hair for it was damaged due to over-​the-​counter hair color she tried.
Because I was so delighted with the service, I decided to get a hair cut myself while mother-​in-​law was waiting for her hair color to set in. I loved my hair cut. I had a long hair but decided to cut it short. Couldn’t ask for a better hair stylist. Tim did a great job. Felt like a real make over.
Can’t wait to schedule another appointment for my mother-in-law’s retouch of gray roots.

I am EXTRA picky and controlling about my (dyed) coppery-​auburn, curly hair, and when I moved from New Orleans to Cincinnati for my second year pharmacy residency, my head was in a world of hurt. Long story short, I had a great stylist in NOLA and I told him to do whatever he wanted with my hair before my move to Cincy. Well, I got a little nervous when the thinning shears came out and started weaving their way through my coif of loose curls, but NOLA had loosened me up enough to roll with it. At the end of the visit, my color was perfect, and my style was straight, a little edgier, and super cute… until the next day. Unless I straightened it (which I almost never do) I looked like a sad emo poodle.
So with that, I took my color formula, sought out a salon with the same color line in my new city of Cincinnati, and hoped that the stylist I found there would be able to manage the mess on my head. After reading some reviews, I booked an appointment online with Tim and, wow, am I glad I did!
When I came to Salon Central for my first appointment, I handed Tim my formula and asked him to shape my then-​scraggly hair if there was any way possible without cutting it short (me + short hair = being mistaken for a 10-​year-​old boy). What Tim did next hooked me for the rest of my year in Cincy — instead of telling me what he was going to do from there and/​or being annoyed with my rigid demands, Tim had a discussion with me about what I wanted to do with my hair, how I like to style it, how much time I want to put into styling, etc. before making any recommendations. He made recommendations for my cut and also recommended a slight adjustment to my color, which I accepted with hesitation (remember my hair control issues), but was super happy I did when I left the salon with not only a great cut and color but also with hair that was incredibly shiny and looking healthier than it had in years.
For the rest of my time in Cincy, Tim was my stylist, and I never once considered switching. He made new recommendations from time to time (we had a quick discussion/​mini-​consult about my hair at each visit before he did anything, another element I never had with another stylist outside of Tim), but was never pushy about it and I never felt bad when I didn’t take him up on them… although now I wish I would have from the beginning! He also never pushed products on me, which was so refreshing. Beyond that, I’ll also echo other reviewers in that Tim never forced conversation, which was especially great for me as anyone who knows me knows I don’t enjoy small talk or gossip.
There’s no doubt in my mind I’d still be coming to Tim if I had stayed in Cincy, but I’ve recently moved to Chicago, so I’m on the hunt for a new stylist. I’ve never gotten more complements on my hair as I did during my year in Cincy, and finding someone here that can even come close to matching my Tim experience (and I’ve had some great stylists in Chitown) is gonna be rough! Do yourself a favor and be the girl or guy that snatches up my every 5 – 6 week spot!

Just got another great cut from Tim!

I received the best haircut of my life from Erin. I also thought it was very righteous that the owner Jim stopped over and introduced himself. Btw, I found the salon on Unilocal

I saw Erin today for brows, wash & blow dry, and makeup application. WOW — I am ready for my close up Mr. Demille!!!
Erin cleaned up my brows, gave a great wash and lovely blow out.
The make up they carry goes on like a dream and works for all skin tones and types.
Do yourself a favor and check these guys out!!!

It’s been 6 (count ‘em) 6 months since my last hair cut. My last hair cut was at the Aveda Salon (School) in Norwood, and while I really enjoy their service, I dont have the 2 – 4 hours it takes anymore to get my hair done. After Unilocaling Cincinnati Salons and reading the reviews, I decided to try Jim Brofft Salon Central. I work downtown, and it turns out that I can actually walk to their location (major plus).
I was able to get an appointment on the same day I called (awesome) and I was paired with Tim F. I didnt have any clue what I wanted, and he helped me think through a couple different options. With my curly hair, he actually explained how frizz occurs, how to style for maximum curl and miniumum frizz, and didnt push any product on me. The cut he gave me works with my round face, and is great when I wear it curly or straight.
I was also able to get a brow wax from Tim, which was nice since I didnt have to switch stylists to do so (complicates tipping /​paying to switch people).
The conslutation, shampoo, condition, cut, blow dry and eyebrow wax took all of 1 hour. ONE HOUR. I was shocked. I didnt feel rushed, and got a cut that I love.

I love this place. I’m finally loyal to a stylist! I used to jump from salon to salon, never really loving any one place enough to go back. I’d heard great things about Jim Brofft, so decided to check it out. I’m so glad I did!
The interior is great-​bright and airy, very comfortable. It’s modern and clean. The staff is friendly and make sure you get set up with the right stylist for your hair.
I see Tim for my hair, and he’s great. He doesn’t force chatty conversations, which for me is fantastic. I hate hate hate having to chitchat when I get my hair done. Maybe I’m weird, but I’d rather sit and relax, and let the stylist focus on what they’re doing. Tim does that well. My hair always looks great, and I’m happy every time I leave. Nobody here tries to force products and services on you, which I really appreciate. I hate feeling pressured to get a treatment or product I don’t really want, so I’m glad they don’t do that here.
It’s a pricier salon, but it’s worth every penny. I feel like a million bucks every time I leave, and always get compliments on my haircut. Definitely worth coming here!

After watching a few too many episodes of «What Not to Wear,» I decided I wanted to go to a professional hairstylist who would be capable of doing with my hair whatever would look best. I was tired of going to cheaper salons and hearing, «So what are we doing today?,» followed by a blank stare. I would say «Uh, I don’t know. Layers?» and end up with some iteration of the same boring hairstyle I’ve had for most of my life.
Jim Brofft is just the stylist I was looking for. When I told him that I wanted him to do what he thought would look best, he was able to immediately size me up, make a suggestion, and follow through with an amazing cut. I have never gotten so many compliments on a hairstyle or any other change in my dress/​appearance in my life as I have with this haircut. And I am. LOVING. IT. The cut itself is fun, sassy, and age-​appropriate, and Jim was able to show me how to get my hair to do something I never thought it could do — be wavy! The first time styling it myself was little rough but after a couple days I’m completely comfortable with doing it myself. Yay!
All-​in-​all I had a great experience. I enjoyed sitting in the salon and chatting with Jim, who is very easy to talk to, and with the other clients. And at the end of the appointment I walked away looking great. Even if this salon is out of your price range for your regular appointments, it would be well worth it to treat yourself to a haircut here!

Got my hair cut by Tim. He does a great fade. Everyone there is very friendly and their prices are very resonable. I will definitely go back there to get my hair cut every time.

Looking for a great salon conveniently located downtown? Look no further. The stylists here are all amazing, and take the time to do a proper consultation both to understand what you’re looking for and to offer suggestions (if you want them) about what would look best for your hair type/​proportions/​face shape.
The last time I stopped in Tim cut my hair, went with my general plan but took a few suggestions he made as well, and have never loved my hair more than I do with my current haircut.
The salon offers all the typical services you’d expect, is immaculately clean, and very urban/​cool stylish. I feel very posh just walking in the doors. :) Prices are more than you’d pay at some chain place, but comparable to what you’d expect to pay at other upscale salons.

I just love my stylist, Dean. I have really difficult hair and it’s hard for me to get a cut I like. My hair is extremely thick and wavy, so a bad cut makes it poof out. Normally, I would need to have my hair periodically straightened as well as cut, but now I realize a good cut goes a very long way in keeping my coarse hair looking good. Chemical straighteners are expensive, tedious and probably not very good for your health, so i have a lot to thank Dean for! He’s fun to talk to and can get you scheduled in a timely manner. The salon is also very nice.