Flip

Do you have hair? If so, bring it to Christie K at Flip. She’s a legit miracle worker. She was recommended by a friend from work; now, we have almost everyone in our office going to see her.
I’m someone who likes to change my color and style often. Christie rolls with any idea I come up with, but is also upfront about the results I can expect, or how a style or color will look on me. Her color corrections are the bomb — she’s got a great eye for color and gives fantastic cuts. She’s taken me from bright red to ash blonde (no easy feat). She can do a beautiful natural (but better) balayage or an amazing peacock blue/​green/​purple mix.
A couple of my friends who worry about «forced salon small talk» have been really happy with Christie. She’s easy to talk to, but she doesn’t force any conversation, and will let you just relax quietly if that’s your thing.
Flip itself is great, too. Cute salon, great music, coffee, tea, snacks, and a good selection of hair products. While I’ve never seen anyone but Christie, I’ve also never seen anyone leave Flip looking anything but great.

I had my first appointment at Flip today and I’ll be back! It’s a very chill atmosphere, I felt very at ease, and Callie, my stylist, listened to what I was after and delivered the goods! I appreciated that she listened to me about how I style my hair and gave me a cut that would work for me. We chatted during the shampoo about some past hair disasters, where I hinted at my past bad experiences with thinning shears. I have thick hair – like, extremely thick. Never once have I been able to convince a stylist not to thin my hair, and never once have I been happy with the thinned hair. After that brief mention at the shampoo station, she didn’t even bring thinning up, and focused on lightening my style with layers, just like I’ve wanted for YEARS. I felt very at ease during the whole cut and walked out with a shiny, bouncy, lighter-​than-​air cut that is everything I wanted and nothing I didn’t. If you are looking for a stylist that will really listen instead of assuming they know best, Callie is the girl you need to see!

I was in search of an affordable, local, full service salon to do an underarm waxing. I found Flip online and noticed they were reasonably priced so I made an appointment.
I waited around 10 – 15 minutes because the lady was late getting to work (not impressed). After she took me back into the room she asked me numerous times how I found Flip and I told her I found them online in search of an affordable salon. She then asked me what price I was quoted and I told her $ 25. She told me they charge $ 30 and that their website prices needed to be update but that she’d give it to me for $ 25 if that’s what I was quoted at. I DID NOT appreciate her asking me what I was quoted at OR her telling me that the price was more than what I was told when I called and what was listed online.
Once she was done (poorly) waxing my first underarm she made me put my head at the opposite end of the bed, where my wet feet just were to do my second underarm!!! Apparently her lamp didn’t reach around the bed, making me switch sides. When she went to do the second underarm she dropped the lamp on my face! When she was done with the waxing it didn’t even look like she removed any hair. My underarms were still extremely hairy, red, sore, and BLEEDING! She didn’t even attempt to tweeze remaining hairs (probably because there were too many).
I’ve had my underarms waxed numerous times before and I’ve never had an experience like this! She was soooo unprofessional and unpleasant. Luckily I didn’t intend on tipping because they don’t take a gratuity on cards! This place is terrible! I hope they do hair better than they remove it.

Well, I just tried to book an appointment for cut with color. I read online that Adrienne was who I should choose. Unfortunately she didn’t have an opening until March 24^th. I will be away that week, so I asked for a recommendation for another stylist before March 18^th, no one was available for an early evening or weekend appointment. That’s great that their business is booming like that, but sad for me… still hunting…

Hey Guys — Dean is one of the best mens stylist in Michigan ! Been to many Birmingham — royal oak shops and read another review on Unilocal — with another guy stating miracle worker — so I thought what the hell — Glad I came in, and took this guys suggestion !
Really — he makes me look like a million bucks and I have thick — curly — wavy hair
Man he cuts for about 25 – 30 min —
And get out of the chair — styling and profiling :-)

This place is amazing! When I walked in I was greeted immediately by smiling faces, and my stylist met with me right away versus me waiting at all. I went to Adrienne and she basically gave me exactly what I asked for. I really appreciated that she took her time when thinning out my hair instead of just «slopping through it (I have to have this done to my hair because it is crazy thick)» I could tell she really cared about the quality of her work, and she also cared that I was happy with the look she gave me. I also had a lot of questions for her as far as what is fun to do in Detroit (I’m from out of town) and she answered all of these for me happily. I would definitely consider that above and beyond. I don’t live in Detroit but come here regularly from New York. I will definitely be calling in advance so I can hopefully have Adrienne cut my hair in the future. Adrienne and Flip are fantastic!

I was in a bit of crunch for time and I needed my roots done. I called Flip and they were able to get me in the same day because Adrienne had a cancellation. I arrived and she quickly assessed my situation. I stayed silent until she looked over my hair. «Hi lift?» she asked. This lady knows her stuff. I’ve had so many people assume because I’m so blonde that bleach is the answer but she matched my color quite perfectly. I have zero complaints with her skill and I think if you’d like to see a colorist that knows how to deal with blonde hair, I would highly recommend Adrienne.
My issue is mostly with the salon itself and the management of it. It’s super hipster. It’s just not my style. I show up in my Victoria Secret yoga pants and hoodie and these people are wearing Doc Martens and mustard colored leggings and jean shirts. I felt out of place. The décor is super retro but it could also use a good dusting. Just a color retouch was $ 75 which is a bit expensive.
The most annoying thing which they really need to tell new clients is that you CANNOT tip unless it’s cash or check. Luckily I had my checkbook on me as I had to go to the bank earlier in the day. Otherwise I would have been unable to properly tip because they never mentioned this policy when I made the appointment.

I love love love Adrianne!!! And I’m not just saying that because I’ve known her forever. Ever since going super short I’ve had good haircuts and I’ve had bad ones… But her shit is truly BAD ASS. After my hair grew out so long that I had no way to describe the original cut and I’m not selfie taking person so I nervously left my hair to her hands. It’s been thee best cut I have ever had IN LIFE. Thanks girl!!!

I followed my barber Kyle from another shop. He has always done an amazing job on my hair and I can’t recommend him highly enough. He is very detail oriented and always makes sure I’m happy with the cut. I haven’t had one hair cut that need «to grow in» since I started seeing him years ago. He gets 5 stars.
The Flip salon is also nice. They do a good job with scheduling and they always have coffee or tea available if I arrive early. The salon location gets 4 stars.

My wife went there today, came out with messed up hair color… Kathy was her stylist I believe and she did really bad job…
I remember going together with my wife to consultation with that lady and when she showed picture of how she wants the hair color to turn up Kathy said there won’t be any problem. Considering the fact that it wasn’t dyed or chemically treated before, my wife’s hair color is nothing compared to what she asked for.
I will upload pictures so people can know what to expect.
We found this place on Unilocal and would like to those who consider it to give second thought. My wife will never go back there because they’re not worth $ 150 (not even $ 10).

This salon is so nice and relaxed, no snooty attitudes here. I went to see Adrienne and came out looking better than the picture I brought in to show her. She gave me the best haircut I have had in years! LOVE Adrienne! So nice to finally go to someone who is talented and knows how to cut hair PLUS… she is a sweetie! :)

I recently moved to the area and found this salon via Unilocal. As my rating shows, I’ve experienced better.
I was on time to my appointment and ended up waiting over 45 min to meet my hair stylist, and then another wait for a wash as there were no sinks available.
My stylist was very friendly. She gave me a trim of my short hair, it went by rather quickly.
The cost ended up being $ 60 which was shocking since they did not transform my hair in any way and I was told over the phone I was booked for a trim and received a trim.

I followed my stylist Adrienne here from the salon she was at previously. Adrienne is the bomb, and has been the only person I’ve allowed to touch my hair for the last 7 or so years. But aside from her skills, Flip has been a positive experience for me in every other way. It’s easy to get an appointment when I need one, and they give the courtesy reminder call that I always appreciate 24 hours beforehand. The salon is chic and clean, and when I arrive I’m greeted by a friendly receptionist who offers me a beverage while I wait. I never take it, usually because I am never waiting more than a minute or two before being escorted back to my chair.
Like most salons they use awesome high end products that make my scalp smile and my hair happy. They carry a few different product lines in house, and occasionally run decent sales on them.
It’s easy in, easy out, and *knock on wood* I’m always able to find a close parking spot out front. My hair looks fabulous ($ 45 for a cut) and I’m on with my day.
My one tiny complaint — they have no way to add a tip if you’re paying credit card. So bring cash (or be a pain and leave a personal check, which is also permissible, but who would ever want to?) for your stylist.

I was so sad to say goodbye to my stylist at Flip, Chelsey. She left us for the sunnier skies of Florida. Though she left a sea of sad clients in her wake, she left us in the trusty hands of her one-​time assistant, now full-​time stylist, Anemarie. Anemarie has deftly picked up where Chelsey left off. When it comes to the trusty talent needed to properly apply color or give a perfect cut or trim, I know that Anemarie will always do a terrific job. Her artistic background and fantastic demeanor lends itself so well to the profession overall. It’s a relief knowing that, once again, the treatment I request is exactly what I’ll get.

I have been getting my hair cut at Flip for a few years now, and have always loved it.
Today I went in with a special mission: fix one of the biggest hair color disasters in recent history (NOT done by anyone at Flip– learn from my mistakes and just go there first, avoid the rest). What was supposed to be medium ash blonde with subtle highlights was a green and orange nightmare with almost white «stripper stripes», as Kali called them (the color guru who fixed me).
She took a minute to brainstorm a solution. First, she gently stripped out the bad colors, then toned in two different shades to fix the base. The end result was exactly what I wanted. Kali is a chemist who takes time to figure out exactly what needs to be done. She is also not an over-​sharer and is very smart and interesting. I wanted to keep talking after she was done with my hair.
The price for a very involved job was also excellent. I will definitely be back for my regular cuts which are always great, and any time I need a color adjustment. Kali RULES.

This was my first time here. I needed to find a good salon, well known with great reviews (I know that sounds picky, but let’s be honest here… we’re dealing with hair, you want a great salon). I must say, I will definitely be back!
Kali. That’s the girl who worked on me.
She. Was. AWESOME!
Not only because she was sweet and intelligent, as well as a good conversationalist, but she did EXACTLY what I wanted.
I wanted an ombré color. I was very, very nervous because I haven’t dyed my hair in quite some time, and I’m pretty simple and low maya bench when it comes to my hair.
My hair is back to being «virgin» hair (if only that could happen for something else too, ay… ah well) anyway, I told her as well as showed her a few photos of what I was looking for. She was confident and knew what I wanted, regardless of how many times I repeated; «I want it to look natural, and not rusty»…
She did it! She made it look perfect. I am so pleased! The color is exactly what I was looking for!
The staff too, were very nice and friendly!

Adrienne is GOD! She is the most amazing hair stylist. Detail driven, experienced with all sorts of style and very inventive! She has given me some of the best haircuts of my life. this coming from a former Manhattan girl who was a die-​hard Vidal Sassoon regular!
I love the openair ambience of the salon. with their amazing products and great little boutique up front!
5 Stars for FLIP! * * * * *

I had a dreadful experience the last time I had my hair cut. I looked God awful. Luckily, this time around I went with an establishment with a reputation for doing great work.
Christie did a phenomenal job and even took the time to help me research different styles that would work for me. That was super helpful because before that, all I had done research wise was google «curly hair styles for men» and circled the ones that I liked. All in all, I’m very happy with the results and I must say that I’ve seen a great response from all the ladies so far. OMG. Ladies Love Cool Hair Cuts.

I had the terrible experience at Dye Salon across the street, had the groupon with new stylist who didn’t do much to my hair, then the owner of Dye made my hair worse, I loved it until the big white stripe on the back of my head was pointed out to me. Speaking of Dye I also had a bad experience at Curl up and Dye. Trying to find the right stylist is hard. I love Essential Elegance, but the drive to Howell is a b**.
Flip is in Ferndale, and always wanted to try it, and called, got a same day appointment with Caroline, she fixed the Dye mess, and I look great, highlights for $ 75 on my long hair, she even styled it the way I style it (flat iron). Compliments galore and I feel good again, like sunny and fresh.
They carry Bumble and Bumble, my favorite products.
I will be coming back. Caroline is leaving but there are 7 of them and they all look like they do good work.

Thank you, Anna, for the best manicure and pedicure, ever! Went here to see Anna thanks to a tip from a very good local friend while I was visiting suburban Detroit for business. Anna saved my nails from a bad habit of gel nails, and showed me how perfectly done and long-​lasting a natural nail could be. Her pedicure was in a semi-​private room and to die for. She is well-​skilled and trained in her art and it shows in her work and her choice of products, which are high-​end European items for her pedis and really nice Zoya and Deborah Lipmann for nails. She is funny, smart, and engaging with her clients. It was a joy and I look forward to seeing her next time I’m in town!