Hair by LisaBailey

Lisa was great. I went in for a consultation and she knew what I wanted and understood that sometimes a new hairstyle is about more than fashion. She was patient and cut my hair into a flattering style that I wasn’t even thinking about. It’s been great, low maintenance, the prices aren’t outrageous and everyone complimented me on my hair so I am a fan.

I love lisa and celine! I have fallen in love with havana twists… and they have really helped me retained length! Lisa is awesome and so is Celine. She started my hair when Lisa was running late… at first I was nervous because I wanted Lisa but I was quickly humbled by how beautiful my twists turned out. My hair lasts at least 10 weeks. Their skills are worth every penny!

This review is long over do. I got havana twists in September of this year and I loved them! This is my third time going to Lisa and her assistant Celine. I love the warm vibes I get from them. Lisa and Celine both seem to have growing hands whenever I take my twists out my edges are still in tact and my hair is healthy and definitely shows growth. I’d definitely recommend them. Celine completed my hair this time and I loved it (she is so gentle) it took a little over 3 hours and I was able to put my hair up the same day which never happens when I go else where. Hope this helps!

I went to Lisa last week Friday, but her daughter completed my havana twists. I was super happy with the way my hair turned out and the overall experience. The salon itself is nice, and the customer service was good as well. Not only did they wash, condition and dry my hair (same price) before braiding, but Saleane also gave me advice on adding a pop of color to my twists, which I love. The prices are higher than most braid places, but you get what you pay for and they do quality work. I would definitely recommend them :)

I love Lisa and Sealene! I got my hair styled in Sept 2015 in Havana Twists. I made an appointment for a consultation and met with Sealene who answered all of my questions about pricing, the difference between havana twists vs marley twists, price, length, and color options. She also informed me that the hair is included in the price which is great for me because I don’t know the first thing about buying hair. They also offer a six week touchup for the twists.
Two days later, I had my appointment at 10 am with Sealene. Sealene was already at the salon and prepping for me which I liked because I hate a late stylist unless they’re late for a good reason. Sealene came out and greeted me and asked about my color choices and convinced me as a twists newbie to go with a solid color first to get used to the look before going so bold. I’m glad she told me that because sometimes I tend to dive in head first and I’m really glad I didn’t go for a bolder color right off the bat.
The color that she used is a bit darker than my natural hair so in a sense I got to experiment with a new color anyway and I love it. Sealene was very easy to talk to and very gentle with my hair. I tried to detangle as much as possible before arriving but Sealene had to blow dry my hair a bit to make it easier to detangle at the roots. As a natural, I’m always concerned with heat but Sealene and Lisa work with natural hair so I trusted her and Sealene used a nice warm heat and not a blaring hot heat so there was no worry of heat damage.
I have a head full of hair and Sealene was done in under 3 hours. Lisa came into the salon during my last 45 minutes and I loved her personality just as much as Sealene’s. I can see why they make a great team. During the last few minutes, Lisa and Sealene both worked on my hair. I invited my sister to come along to document the process and she was able to get a quick but thorough consultation from Lisa about her waist length locs. My sister and I really enjoyed Lisa and Sealene and now my sister has an appointment scheduled too!
The salon is really nice. It’s shared with other stylists and everyone in the salon has a really cool vibe. To make an appointment, you have to book online. I think Sealene’s name should also be added to the stylists list because in other reviews, people commented that they thought they were going to see Lisa and was surprised when Sealene did their hair.
When Sealene turned me around in the closest mirror, I instantly loved my look! And that’s saying something since 98.999% of the time, I shy away from any styles that don’t use my real hair since it looks unnatural to me. But Sealene used the invisible root method and the ends of the twists are slightly wavy so they look really natural on me. They gave me a maintenance card to let me know how I should maintain my twists at home. Lisa said that I’d get plenty of compliments and I must tell her, «Lisa, you are so right! I’ve gotten so many compliments and told people where I got them done!»
Thanks to Sealene and Lisa, I have a nice protective style that will last for weeks during the hot and drought-​stricken California season I’m in and my hair can get a break from the 25 to 38 grains per gallon very hard water I have in Santa Barbara.

I’ve been going to Lisa and her assistant Celine since July 2014 and my hair has grown tremendously! They have done the Havana twists and two strand twist up do and I always got complimented on my hair. I love that they are nice down to earth and most importantly on time. I have never had to wait more than 15 mins. The salon is nice and neat. They have not disappointed me.

I am SOOO HAPPY with my new hairstyle. Let me tell you, THIS is the spot! Lisa is SO professional yet SO down to earth! I went for my consultation 2 weeks before my hair appointment. I was greeted with a smile by the receptionist and offered some water… IN A REAL GLASS (yes that’s important). I was then greeted by a lovely young lady who checked out my current hair, asked me what i wanted to do, and gave me the price. Lisa then came to introduce herself. I swear it was like we’ve known each other forever (SO down to earth). She was so pleasant to talk to and I knew Id be happy with my new do. When i went to get my hair done i called because i would be late, when i got there i was immediately shown over to the sinks to wash my hair and then Lisa worked on my new twists after my hair was dried. I swear this is the fastest anyone has ever done my hair. This is where the «SO Professional» part came from… she was tending only to me… this was SO IMPORTANT, I’ve been to so many places where my stylist came in late or stopped in the middle to do other peoples hair, i even went to a woman many years ago who stopped to EAT. So the fact that Lisa really focused on me was amazing. Oh by the way, during my consultation she said it would take 1.5hrs to do and that was EXACTLY how long it took. While she was doing my hair, we chatted a bit. It was such a nice experience. I will definitely be back. I’m getting so many compliments on the style, a woman even said i look like a goddess!

I went to get Havana twists back in November. I got them done by Lisa’s assistant and they look great. I was in the chair for about 4 hours which isn’t bad at all, as I have really thick hair and a big head to match. *Shrugs* the salon is super clean and I was offered hot tea, I felt very relaxed and I talked about HTGAWM with the stylist. As I was leaving, Lisa herself was coming in for the day and I love her energy, she seemed really nice and even complimented the color of the sweater I was wearing. I’d come here again just to have someone take care of my natural hair for me!

I recently got my havana twist done. I love them because they are lightweight and look very natural. Lisa’s assistant was the one who completed my hair. She did a great job but I had alot of prominent stray hairs from the twist sticking out. I noticed them when I got home. Despite all this I do like my hair. I took a star off because I booked my appointment with Lisa online and was disappointed when she never came to the appointment. I was never informed that she wasn’t coming to the appointment and also that her assistant would be the one completing my hair. In a way kinda felt like a bait and switch situation. I ordered Lisa but got her assistant instead. Lisa if a client books you they should get you.

The Havana Twists by Lisa are absolutely gorgeous! The salon that she works from is located in Midtown West and nice enough, where you have the choice of being served coffee and something a little stronger if you so choose… but more importantly, Lisa’s technique is impeccable and she is quick. She is a master at her craft and very meticulous, which I like. I purchased the Marley hair beforehand and although she began twisting with it, she decided she did not like the turnout after a few were installed. Perhaps it was the brand of Marley hair? I don’t know. So anyway, Lisa convinced me to purchase the Havana hair and gave me a deep discount on it, since I had already purchased the other type prior to. I thought this was very professional and nice of her and I do not regret purchasing the Havana hair one bit. I will also be able to reuse it, which is a plus!
The twists are pretty light-​weight, although they do appear to be heavy (this, I believe being a crucial difference between the Marley and Havana hair). A note of importance is that there is no stress on your scalp with the twists, and I had no stray twists unraveling or falling out, which braided extensions tend to do at times. I actually had the twists installed in late February, and here we are in mid-​May and I STILL continue to receive compliments on my hair. I take care of them and they have held up pretty well. Note: I did have them touched up at the mid-​point, maybe in early April and Lisa actually recommends taking the twists down after 12 weeks. I do plan to take them down within the week so my natural hair can breathe. I’ll be certain to give my tresses a deep treatment afterwards. I am very impressed with Lisa’s work and will be back to have the twists installed at least annually and at a minimum for a «protective style». I highly recommend her for your Havanas. I haven’t seen anyone who does them better (she created them)! It is well worth the cost.

I actually joined Unilocal just to write this review so that others on that dreadful search for good natural haircare can end their search. I’m a college student who has lived in the city for nearly four years now, and in the short time I’ve lived here I’ve gone to nearly 6 different hairdressers/​salons. From the high-​end (*cough* overpriced) services at Khamit Kinks, to the quick-​and-​dirty hair braiders on 125^th, I’ve seen (almost) it all. Lisa Bailey has provided FAR AND AWAY the most professional, enjoyable, and satisfying salon experience I’ve had since moving to the city.
Since getting Havana twists with Lisa, I have not gone a day without a rando on the street asking about, or complimenting my hair. My edges which had been destroyed by the aforementioned 125^th street hair braiders are finally growing back, and my hair is healthier than it has ever been in a protective style. Lisa’s salon space is clean, well lit, and super professional. She and her assistant are friendly, warm, and most importantly GREAT at what they do. My deep conditioner and style were complete in 2 hours, and I literally didn’t know what to do with myself with all the free time (I can’t remember the last time I left a hair salon before nightfall!) If the excellent service wasn’t enough, Lisa gives you written instructions about how to care for your hair while it’s styled! Who is this angel woman?!
I am so, so happy to have finally found a stylist that I can trust. If I could give her 6 stars and a new car, I would.

Really REALLY good at what she does. She came up with a hairstyle for me — that just looks marvelous! — Has saved me from a former stylist who almost ruined my hair and has gotten my hair back to health — I hope she NEVER retires FOR MY SAKE — She is excellent!

For the past two days, I had been walking around NYC looking like Boo Boo the fool people. Thank goodness I was able to find Lisa. 1) She squeezed me in at the last minute. I called her around 2:30p with my dramatic hair story and by 3:30p I was sitting in her chair! 2) She has the most pleasant personality. 3) Lisa KNOWS HAIR. She has a wealth of knowledge on how hair works (and doesn’t work) and shares freely how to properly CARE for your hair. Many people know how to «do» hair, but I don’t know many stylist who truly know how to care for hair, like on a molecular level. I actually gave Lisa a long dissertation today about how SHE needs to be on YouTube educating all of us Naturalistas. 4) This woman hooked me up for real for real. I look and feel like a million bucks AND she didn’t charge me an arm and a leg to fix my weave (I’m protective styling for the winter)! If you are natural and/​or need a great stylist who is into actual hairCARE, contact Lisa. She’s wonderful! Thank you so so much Lisa!

Lisa Bailey is simply the best. I love the straight sleek look she created for me. Lisa’s weave technique is really masterful (no tightness or pulling), and results in a slamming magazine worthy style. She’s also totally hair care savvy (gave me lots of good tips on taking care of my dry scalp) and really takes the time to answer any questions or concerns you might have. Her sweet disposition put me completely at ease. Lisa also does amazing things with natural hair as a few of my friends with locks rave about her. Consider Lisa an all-​around hair master! Bonus: Serenity salon is really a tranquil oasis decorated with calming sienna tones and warm woods.