Apsara Cutting Edge

I have been getting my hair cut by Enkeleda for almost a year now and I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else! She is welcoming, professional, and meticulous when it comes to giving the perfect haircut. She’s accommodating and listens to what I want, but she isn’t afraid to give suggestions and help you find the perfect style for your face shape and look. She is amazing!
The whole salon has a friendly environment and I always come and go in a fantastic mood. Highly recommended!

Mary did an excellent job with my hair! She took the time to listen to what I was looking for and came up with a great idea on the spot. The salon was inviting and posh, and the staff were all very attentive. I will definitely be going back!

Very happy with Apsara, it’s my new salon! I received a very precise and careful haircut along with great color by Enkeleda. Michael and the staff are attentive and kind. I never felt rushed or moved around too much. Start going there!

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about this salon! From the moment you walk in Michael is right there to help you with your coat and offer you something to drink and make you feel welcome and comfortable. Enkeleda is fabulous! She takes her time and always makes sure that I feel good about how I look when I leave the salon. I adore her! I have finally found my stylist and am thrilled. The whole staff gets involved and is super friendly and helpful when you have questions about product Mary jumps in and helps — its great. I cannot imagine going somewhere else. This salon is unbelievably reasonable and full of talent. I think these ladies are hidden gems in Bella Vista! Definitely check out this salon — you will not be disappointed!

I was excited to try this salon for the first time, however after they started my appointment a half hour late, it took 2.5 hours just to foil my hair. I do not have exceptionally long or think hair. From there I was not given the cut I wanted at all, despite bringing pictures and describing the look I want, and now it is too short to get fixed anywhere else — I will just have to wait for it to grow. The color is also off, much much more gold/​brassy than I asked for. After spending well over 4 hours in the salon for highlights and haircut — I did not have any more patience to ask for them to fix the color and my hair is now to short to fix the cut. I will be taking my business elsewhere. The staff is very nice and personable, and I appreciated the last minute appointment — but I did not have a good experience and would not reccomend.

Enkeleda is amazing, affordable and attentive! Been going to her for about a year, never had a cut I didn’t like. Very friendly staff and clean salon, would recommend to anyone including men and kids

I have been going to Apsara cutting edge since they opened. I won’t go anywhere else to get my hair cut. Mary has been cutting my hair for 10 years so of course when she opened her own salon Apsara Cutting Edge, I followed her.
The service is incredible. Michael will offer you something to drink when you walk in and take your coat. All the staff is very personable. I never feel rushed through any hair cut or treatment. I’m always greeted with smiles and I always leave happier and with way better hair than when I walked in!
This talented happy staff will be the best thing that ever happened to your hair. Go to Apsara! You won’t be disappointed :)

I just moved to the area and was looking for a new stylist. Enkeleda has done my past 2 hair cuts and my last color. She does an excellent job, and is patient with my fear of change ;) This time she did balayage highlights for me (the first time I got them) and I LOVE them! I’m glad to have found such a great stylist and at a good salon so close to home. I’ll definitely be returning.

I definitely would not recommend this salon.
I spent 2 days and over $ 300 in this place which resulted in a very amateur coloring. I had 4 different colors in my hair, and not in a flattering way.
The hair dresser completely botched my hair coloring and let me leave twice with wet hair.
Which everyone knows you can not see actual hair color when it’s wet.
Upon leaving on the second day the hair dresser told me it’s the best she can do and recommended that I come back in a few weeks to touch it up at a reduced rate of $ 75.
Please do not go to this salon. You’ll wind up spending a lot of money to have it fixed elsewhere.

Mary is the best! A genius with curly hair, I rely on her haircuts even though I don’t live in philly.

I’ve been getting my hair cut by Nei for a couple years now. Before each cut she takes the time to listen to what I want, repeats it back to make sure we’re on the same page, and then gets to washing & chopping. She can get a little «inspired» at times, but if I say «I want it a bit shorter here/​I was thinking something more like this…» she happily complies. Bringing in pictures is also incredibly helpful. Her scissor-​wielding talents, coupled with the fact that she’s incredibly sweet and easy to talk to, keep me coming back.

Mary gives the best hair cuts I’ve ever gotten. I’ve been going here for a couple years now and I couldn’t be happier with the consistently excellent service. Mary is very precise and attentive to my preferences. Unlike other hair salons that I’ve been to, she never tries to get me to buy their hair products or extra services. Also, the atmosphere in their studio is very comfortable and friendly; I feel welcome and promptly attended to every time I visit.
I’ll keep getting my hair cut here as long as I live in Philly. I found this place on Unilocal and I’m happy to add to the several positive reviews that got me to go there in the first place. If you’re looking for a new salon that will really cater to your preferences and help your hair look its best, I highly recommend that you give Mary and her team a try!

When you go to Apsara, you don’t just get a haircut. You get a whole experience. My stylist was Mary, who was recommended to me by my very good friend. At the start of my appointment, Mary first provided me with a consultation period. She talked to me about what hairstyle I wanted, what my hair was like, and how much time I wanted to dedicate to the upkeep of my new style. I really appreciate this aspect of my appointment, because not only did I not know what I style I wanted going in, it shows that Apsara really cares about their clients. She took my needs and concerns into consideration and made suggestions, which helped me to help her cut my hair to exactly what I wanted. In essence, she helped me figure out what I wanted!
I went in with long hair, which is priced at $ 60 for the head stylist. It is definitely on the pricier side, but I was more than happy to pay for the end result!
I absolutely loved my experience at Apsara and will definitely be returning to Mary!

I’ve been seeing Nai for a few years now, and these are the best, most affordable haircuts I’ve ever had. She is the best listener and steers me in the right direction when I’m unsure of my next style update. The front desk support is friendly and they always bring you a nice beverage of your choosing. Often I have the last appointment of the night, and I never feel like I’m being rushed out. In fact, it feels like we are just friends hanging out! I can’t recommend this place enough!

I went from mid length hair to a pixie cut as Aspara and I’m a huge fan. Though they’re inexpensive they made sure to deliver salon quality service. They served me water in a cute wine glass and made me feel so comfortable. I can’t remember the name of my stylist but she was super cool and knew how to keep the conversation going even though I was SO anxious. It was hard watching my locks come off, especially in the middle, but my stylist showed me the different ways I could style it and proved to be a great conversationalist. I must add, I was really anxious but everyone else kept their cool.
In the end I got shampoo, a cut, and styling for 50 bucks. Not bad.

Came here last minute because I realized I needed someone to do my hair for a glam 1920s style wedding. Ankaleto (excuse my spelling) did a great job. She took her time because she wanted to make sure it was done right. Finger waves are not easy! It turned out great and I got a lot of complements. Nice job!

I went here based on the Unilocal reviews, and Nei was my stylist. She was a lovely person, and I had a really pleasant experience with her and at the salon, but this is a very bad haircut.
I’ve been getting my hair cut the same way for 5 – 10 years and have never had a really bad haircut until now. I’m not entirely sure what went wrong. I think that we had a hard time communicating about what I wanted (it was clear from the beginning that my words weren’t having their intended effect)– but also some of her techniques seemed like they just weren’t doing good things to my hair– and the techniques were much different than those of other hairstylists I’ve been to. Near the end of the haircut, I realized that things were headed in a very bad direction… but I think my attempts at intervention («could you maybe make that more even? Focus on this section?» etc) actually ended up making things worse.
It’s really so bad that it’s become a joke with my friends. The two different sides of my hair are uneven in maaaany different places, and the layers are cut in way that makes them still out at odd angles. It’s a mess, but it’s so short that I’m waiting a few months before going somewhere to get it fixed.
Maybe this was just an off-​day. It looks from the reviews like my experience was unique, and I thought everyone I met at the salon was friendly and made me feel at home. So: 2 stars for great people, 0 stars for the cut.

I’ve gotten my hair cut by Brie maybe 4 or 5 times now and each time it’s been really wonderful. I have very thick, long, wavy, sometimes curly hair. She always listens carefully to my issues, what I want, and delivers. Not to mention she’s just straight up cool and it’s always a delight to 90 minutes (yep, that’s how long it takes) with someone who feels like a good friend. I think it’s about $ 55 for a haircut and blowdry. I go about once every 6 months and it’s always been a good experience. One time after a haircut when I felt like the bangs/​hair framing my face was a little off after I blowdried my hair myself after the cut, Brie happily squeezed me in and fixed it up for me.
Truly, can’t think of better things to say about Brie and Apsara!

This is definitely a long overdue review, but it’s better late than never. I’ve been coming to Apsara for about 4 years now ever since moving into the city and absolutely love it. The prices are not outrageous (which is necessary to consider when you get your hair colored every few months) and the stylists are talented and super positive and friendly.
I get my hair colored and cut with Mary, the owner, and can’t say enough good things about her. I typically keep my hair longer than shoulder length and highlight it from a dark brown to a light blonde, which always takes some time and a lot of hair color. Her coloring skills are great in that she can keep my hair and the level of blonde I like but also brings in warm low-​lights to avoid making it look over processed from years of bleaching. Her care for the customer and giving them what they want are also particularly noteworthy. I’ve often come in uninspired and not knowing what to do with my hair and she will always have something to suggest and will make it look gorgeous. Only one time did I find myself wanting the color to be a little blonder than it was and when I called Mary, she fit me into her schedule ASAP and didn’t charge for the extra highlights.
I highly recommend Apsara!

This is a super belated review, but I’ve been thinking about it and actually made a Unilocal account just so I could sing Aspara’s praises.
I went here back in April with mid-​back length hair and an inkling to chop it all off. When I went in, I still was on the fence. I told Nei I was considering a big change and her face literally lit up, which is the exact reaction I needed to take the plunge. I took off 12 inches (locks o’ love!) and could not have dreamed of a better cut. Not only was she totally professional with her suggestions and input, the cut was technically awesome. Great layering and it’s growing out beautifully.
The salon is awesome, everyone is super friendly (but not overbearing). This is absolutely my new Philly salon and I’m excited to come back and try something new! Go, now. That’s all I can say.