Lunasea Salon+Day Spa

I have been working with Alicia for over 2 months now. I’ve been getting bi-​weekly hair treatments here to get my thinning hair back to its original full state. I have really curly hair somI’ve done the hot oil, the herbal scrub, the deep conditioning mask and today I did the Red Mud Mask (my fav!). Alicia is very knowledgeable when it came to my thinning hair, her product knowledge and expertise along with a health cut has my hair coming back to life! The services are not expensive either!
Relaxation: 5 stars
Pricing: 5 stars
Professional: 5 stars
Lunasea is not super crowded either so you can have a conversation and relax without everyone hearing you! I will be trying other services soon!

Marla is AMAZING! She was highly recommended by a girlfriend. I had one bad experience after another with other salons while trying to find «my hair girl» and I felt hopeless. Marla knew just how to cut my thick wavy hair, every time, every style I’ve tried. She’s attentive, funny & just plain good at what she does. I’ve never been disappointed with my color or highlights either. She recently did my hair for my wedding– I received so many compliments & it looked just beautiful! !

I’ve been going to Lunasea for years. Becky gives a great spa pedicure, facial, wax, etc. And their natural, handmade beauty products are divine… from scrubs to face products to wonderful lotions… you can’t buy anything this nice (or natural) in most stores. I’ve bought countless gifts for people who all love the products. And for a special occasion, Becky does a great job with make-​up too… this full service salon on the South Side is a hidden gem.

Do the people who run Lunasea realize that when spoken aloud, the name of their salon seems to be «lunacy»? To me this is an almost insurmountable gaffe, and yet I chose to have my hair cut here, against my better judgment, for a number of reasons.
Of the three salons located equidistant from my house, Lunasea has the best curb appeal. It’s small and independently owned, ensuring a more personal experience. The space is pleasant and well-​maintained, without the unbearably pretentious atmosphere that I’ve experienced at so many «high end» salons. Even the cheesy abstract mural on the side of the building is charming in its way.
Unfortunately, the service at Lunasea is simply not up to par. That statement must be taken with a grain of salt since I’ve only dealt with one stylist, Leanne, who I was scheduled with on my first visit, and have been assigned to for all subsequent appointments. Reading some of the other reviews of Lunasea, it seems that other stylists may be more friendly and attentive. However, in a pleasant and unpretentious place, Leanne seems to have adopted the «high end» salon attitude. Although I’ve had appointments with her three times, she never appears to remember me, and cannot be bothered to call me by name or carry on a conversation. I always go in with a positive attitude, thinking that perhaps I just caught her on a bad day, but despite my best efforts I have yet to have a truly positive experience.
As far as the haircuts themselves, Leanne’s work is fine but not fantastic. The only time she makes the effort to speak is to chastize me for my dry split ends, something entirely out of my control and the reason that I’m in the salon to begin with. If I wanted my haircut with a lecture I’d have my mother trim the ends like she did when I was five. The bottom line is that Lunasea is cute and convenient, but if I do return I’ll be requesting a new stylist. Otherwise, Philip Pelusi, here I come.

I LOVE Marla! If I still lived in Pittsburgh, I’d definitely go to Marla for every haircut. I first learned of Lunasea salon when I was a bridesmaid in my friend’s wedding. We all went to the salon, and Marla was awesome. She listened to my ideas and made excellent suggestions. She also has an awesome sense of humor and kept me laughing the whole time. After that experience, I decided to book this salon for my own wedding this past May. Everything went perfectly! I’m thinking about making an appointment for the next time that I’m in Pittsburgh for a cut and coloring.
I believe that there are 3 stylists working in the salon. The salon also offers other services like waxing and makeup, so definitely check it out.