Blo Lounge

decent blowout. i dont even know which stylist did my hair — as she never introduced herself. overall — i felt the blowout was VERY rushed (in and out in 20 minutes) and that it could have been better. for the money — i will go elsewhere

If there was an option for zero stars, blo lounge would get it. BEWARE!!!
It’s very disappointing to say that blo lounge took full advantage of myself, the bride and fellow bridesmaids last weekend.
Basically, they overcharged each girl with no rhyme or reason and claimed that we were getting a «wedding special». I love how when you attach the word wedding to anything, the price automatically doubles!
Here’s how it went down for me:
I asked for the look book and I was denied.
It’s clear on their price list that a blow out including hair wash and hot tools is $ 35. a braid is $ 15.
When it was time to do my hair, I asked to have it washed and they refused. They said the curl will hold better without a wash (umm ok sure but I go to other blow dry bars all the time and they don’t refuse a wash and my curls always come out fine). She spent about 20 mins curling my hair and doing the side braid. It fell out twice during the course of the day but they did try to fix it for me.
I was thinking in my head:
Ok so it’s $ 35 for the wash, blow out and hot tools but since I didn’t have the wash or blow out it’s probably like $ 25. Braid is $ 15 so total $ 40.
When it was time to pay she said $ 65 and i was so surprised. She said it was a «wedding special». I asked to see the price list showing the wedding special pricing and she said she didn’t have it. I still don’t get how that’s a «special.». I challenged her on it but she stuck to her guns that it was $ 65 and it wasn’t the time to argue. My friend was getting married and I didn’t want to spoil her day.
A couple of days later, after the bride found out how the blo lounge screwed each of her bridesmaids, she called and asked to speak to the owner. Long story short, they are not interested in making the situation right and keeping a good reputation. Sadly, they don’t appreciate their customers and aren’t interested in repeat business. Sorry Blo Lounge but if you are going to overcharge your clients, I can’t imagine you staying in business much longer. Karma.

Pleasantly surprised when they had a last minute opening on Mother’s Day morning. Dieci was closed and never gave me notification as I had a standing appt every Sunday. I wS thrilled that this place had an opening… saved the day! Great blowout w/​Charlie (I believe) and they had champagne! I will def go back!

Unless you want to go home and redo your blow out before an event do not come to this blow out bar. I will give 2 stars only because I showed up without an appointment midweek and they were able to take me right away.
However, quickly after my shampoo began I realized I would have been better off if they didn’t have time for me. The «stylist» that did my hair basically ripped my hair out while shampooing– so rough! never asked about water temperature or how I part my hair.
She completed the blow out in 10 minutes with seemed like little to no effort. There’s no mirrors in front of you so you can’t tell if you like it or not. When it was complete she didn’t ask how I felt about it. I should have said something but I was so upset at this point that I would have to go home and totally reblowdry my hair in a rush.
If your in need of a blow dry before a special event drive a couple miles down the road to morristowns blow out bar.

Maybe I’m just spoiled because my hair stylist in Florida is the best I’ve ever encountered, but I was less than impressed with my blow out here. When my FL guy does it, it lasts through the crazy heat and humidity. It’s awesome. So, I asked for my hair to be blow out straight as it was when I came in. After a nice shampoo including a great head massage, my hair was blown out. It was inconvenient that I was unable to view my hair in a mirror as she was doing it because then, perhaps, I could have given further direction. She never used a flat iron on my hair as I would’ve hoped, and before I knew it she was putting product in it, so I couldn’t ask her to after. As soon as I walked outside my hair was frizzing. I had to flat iron the whole thing when I got home. I was very disappointed in the result. I’ll stick to Anthony Garubo in Maplewood for my blowouts when I’m in Jersey from now on.

Just went to see Amanda at Blo Lounge and it was fabulous. I feel like a new person. I went with there signature blow, volume with a wavy/​curl bc my hair won’t actually take a curl. She styled my hair with its condition in mind and didnt use super high heat. The interior is decorated in a fun trendy motif.

Had a great experience. Called a few weeks in advanced to get the last appointment for New Year’s Eve. Upon arrival my coat was checked and I was offered a refreshment. I waited no more than five minutes for the stylist to call my name, greet me, and show me to the sink. The sink chairs are recliners where you put your feet up which is a nice touch. Marika asked me how I wanted my hair and I explained to her I like a lot of volume and liked my hair flipped out. marika is personable and professional and knew exactly how to accommodate me. After talking for a while I figured out she is the owner. Highly recommend this place!

FYI: Amanda is no longer with Blo Lounge. Still love the space and the convenience, but the last blow-​out I received her was an unmitigated disaster. Essentially, the stylist I had last time interpreted beach waves (a lookbook selection) far differently than Amanda did, so my hair was a frizzy mess and I had to go home and wash it immediately. Not fun, but they didn’t charge me, which I completely appreciated.
One of the problems is that there are no mirrors near the chairs, so you can’t see your hair as it’s being done. This didn’t initially bother me because I’m spoiled by the Dry Bar, where I mai tai in Murray HIll is the same as a Mai Tai in Flat Iron or Midtown or even Los Angeles! I would give them another try, but would request a hand mirror so that I could communicate throughout with the stylist. Good luck and happy blow outs!
UPDATE: Recently returned to Blo Lounge, and had a fantastic experience with Marika (sp?) I will definitely go back!

Beautiful place, great energy. Angela curled my hair for my bridal shower and it came out amazing. I have long and thick hair, usually curls don’t last for too long, but I was surprised my hair was perfectly curled for 2 days!
thank you Blo Lounge!

Great Blow Dry! Beautiful space! Friendly Staff! Great Prices!