Salon Laurie

I had a wonderful experience at this salon today and cannot give it enough stars. I am an out-​of-​towner visiting from LA and was in desperate need of a cut and color. I got lucky with a same day appt with a wonderful stylist Jesse who is absolutely FABULOUS! She did an amazing with my color, cut, and blow dry. She also helped me pick out some makeup and hair products that I absolutely love. The salon has a chic, elegant feel and the staff and patrons all seemed friendly and inviting. I thought the price was reasonable for the quality of work and service given to me.
Highly recommend it! Wish i could find a place just like this back home!
~laurie

Jesse! I moved to Baltimore from Los Angeles about 4 years ago. I used to go to very high end salon in Beverly Hill’s and overpaid for a haircut but I would because I know what a good cut looks like. It lasts, it grows out right and it actually cuts every hair on your head. I was referred by a friend and FINALLY found my salon! Jesse is amazing! She’s so nice and showed me so many awesome tricks for my hair I never knew. She’s not pushy, she’s informative and helpful. I’m super low maintenance with my hair and she showed me tricks that are now my routine. Even offered to schedule a free of charge tips and tricks appointment. Super amazing cut, very reasonable price, and great service. So thankful to have found my hair guru!

I had an excellent experience today at Salon Laurie! I am in from out of town, and needed a place to get my blonde highlights touched up. Jessie did a great job and helped brighten up my color. She also listened when I said that I didn’t want a lot of length cut off and just trimmed my hair. I love how it looks!
Jessie also helped me learn how to style my hair curly. She went through how to do it and recommended some products so that I can do it at home.
While you wait they have drinks so I had a few cups of coffee :) They also offer a bunch of other services so I will probably come back later this summer for a massage or something. The downstairs spa area was really pretty and looked relaxing.
I definitely recommend Salon Laurie!

Megan is amazing! She does a great job with making my frizzy, thick hair more manageable. She does an amazing job with color too! I typically get blonde highlights and some low lights, but I am often changing what I want and she is very patient! I get so many compliments on my hair thanks to her! The only reason why I gave 4 stars is because sometimes it is tough getting an appointment. Her Saturdays book up quick so that is a good sign!

After not getting my hair cut for a while, I came here a few weeks ago for a haircut with Caitlin. The salon was really nice. As a first time customer, I didn’t get a tour of the salon or an explanation of their hair products, which I didn’t have any issue with as it was very busy and I had to go back to work afterward. I did get the goodie bag with the coupon for a free manicure. I’ve only used the a nourishing lip balm that was included, but it’s really awesome.
I didn’t want anything drastic done to my hair, just an inch or two taken off overall, plus a lot of layers so I can abstain from straightening occasionally and wear my hair naturally curly without it looking like a frizzy pyramid.
After it was cut, it looked good but nothing life changing. Once I washed it myself and straightened it, I liked it a lot better, and the first time I just let my hair air dry it looked the best it’s looked curly in a very long time.
I keep my hair pretty long and am not great about getting it cut often, but I would definitely come to Caitlin the next time I need a cut (or color since the greys are coming in at a rapid pace).
Being able to book an appointment online and see the price for all the different services based on the stylist you choose is super convenient.

This place is great if you want to be treated like a subhuman by a bunch of blonde, snobby, self-​satisfied stylists. Call to make an appointment, and you’ll be given the sense that it’s really a hassle for them to take the time to give you an appointment. They often make mistakes in scheduling, but they’ll never admit being in the wrong. I’ve never encountered a salon so condescending and obnoxious. This is particularly odd, since they’re not particularly stylish at all. Mostly matronly customers…

Really great service here, especially for first-​time customers. You get a tour of the whole salon, all the products explained to you, and a goodie bag (including a complimentary manicure or seated massage!) when you leave. Considering the quality of their products and the fact it’s all sulfate and paraben free, they’re very well priced, not like other «organic» salons in the area (hello Hampden, you know what I mean!). I’m even curious about their $ 10 «educational» nights after talking to the junior stylist. Overall I left quite pleased, and I have curly hair and a slew of bad salon experiences so don’t always leave happy.
Oh, and they had a complimentary cookie jar!

The stylists here are very professional here. I have been to salons where the employees would gossip amongst themselves, but I got my stylists’ full attention (Ashley/​Ashlee, not sure of spelling). I never have very strong ideas about what to do with my hair, so I just told her I trusted her judgement and I got a great cut. The salon itself was really nice and relaxing. It is much bigger on the inside than what you see from the road. There is also a parking lot, and you can book your appt online, both are super convenient. They offer pretty much any beauty service you want, which I will be checking out very soon. Highly recommended.

Visited while a friend got a haircut. Wish I had scheduled an appointment too. It’s a nice comfortable feeling salon. The owner is on site and ensures the environment is welcoming.
The stylists all know what they are doing. They listen to what you want and you can tell they keep up their education as they do good work and their clients pack the place. They have their own parking too so it makes it very convenient.

Right now it’s a 4-​star because I just went for the first time yesterday and need a couple of tries before I can fairly increase or decrease my score!
I called to make an appt for my husband and Caitlin, junior stylist, was available the same day that I called and get this: only charged $ 25 for a men’s haircut! That’s unheard of in the Baltimore salon circle, it seems. Obviously I enthusiastically set him up with the appt and though I didn’t really NEED it, I set myself an appt for a cut and toner. I hadn’t been happy with the way my hair came out after my last cut and color at another salon so I decided to try Caitlin out, as well (especially because she could fit me in right after my husband!!).
Caitlin was young and fun and she did a fantastic job with both of us. She didn’t take too much length off but managed to give me a sedated but clean cut angled bob and get rid of all the yucky layering my previous stylist had given me. She applied the toner I asked for to mellow out the brassy highlights my previous stylist gave me and showed me the color swatches so I would know what it would look like after (not something that many stylists typically do).
She and the assistant both gave the perfect pressure head massages along with the wash/​rinses and she was very efficient! Caitlin cut and styled my husband’s hair and toned, cut and styled mine in about 1.5 hours. Doesn’t get better than that.
All together, it was $ 100 (not including tip), which I found to be very reasonable. I’ve made my next appt for 8 weeks out and along with my next visit comes a complimentary manicure or massage! Awesome!
They will be remodeling at the end of February so I am really excited to see the updated and modern look the salon should have the next time I go in.
Oh — and they have amazing jewelry and bags in the front of the salon and carry a nice looking make up line. I got Salon Laurie brand shampoo and conditioner to sample along with an eyelash conditioner and mascara sample all complimentary with my visit. Used the mascara and eyelash conditioner this AM and like it a lot so far! Goes on smooth without the trampy clumps :)
Can’t wait to go back and hopefully increase it to a 5-​star!

I have been coming here for years. The first girl that used to cut my hair here was amazing but she moved away, but now I have discovered Jessica! She gave me the best haircut I have had in a long time and I have long thick hair and can be a pain for stylists, but she worked wonders. She was excellent.
Rachel is the BEST with eyebrows, she did a magical job on my eyebrows and reshaped them like I have never seen them before and they looked awesome! I highly highly recommend her! And she is super fun and sweet.
In general this place is adorable, it is a small little boutique looking building on Falls Road kinda in the middle of no where, but it is worth it. Laurie makes all of her own products, her shampoo and conditioner is great! And she even has dry shampoo and other items too.
The spa area is in the basement which makes you feel tucked away and very quite and relaxing.
I like how the stylists here go through extensive training and have to be top notch to be on Laurie’s floor. They go to a styling conference (or workshop or something like that) every year and keep up to date with the trends and continued learning in general.
I also have attended their in-​salon workshops… they had a makeup workshop in which they made a bunch of food and had tons of wine and all that attended got a crash course in how to do your own makeup, it was a wonderful night! Unfortunately I missed the blow drying workshop… I definitely need some tips on how to blow dry this long hair!
Only little thing, they always seem to be up-​selling you… which usually annoys me, but sometimes it is helpful to know what is out there, but mostly annoying. This time they told me about a wet brush? that is supposed to be gentle on your hair when brushing it when it is wet. I also was recommended a few other products while I was there… I feel like this happens at a lot of salons, so not a big deal. But I get it, you want me to buy everything.

After LOTS of searching around for a new hair salon, I decided to try Salon Laurie based on Unilocal reviews, Baltimore Magazine’s Best of Baltimore nod for 2012 and a local listserv recommendation. I was very pleased with my first experience there and with Jessica, who is the Sr. Stylist. I’ve been in Baltimore for 16 years and have been to several salons during that time and this is one of the best experiences I’ve had. I was a little hesitant to visit a salon in Mt. Washington because I’d heard some of the salons up there could be a little on the pretentious side. Not the case with this place, which was what I was looking for.
Jessica really took the time to listen to what I wanted and seemed to have a good «read» on my personality and how my style would suit me. I had a bad haircut somewhere else prior to going to this Salon so was taking the time to grow it out and although it’s not where it needs to be yet, she did a fabulous job of blending it all in so it looks much better than it did.
I was also impressed with their customer service. They mistakenly booked me at a time that wasn’t actually available so had to call me to change it and were very apologetic about having to do that. After my haircut, since it was my first time there, they gave me a little goodie bag with some sample shampoos and makeup. You can tell they are also trying to promote their spa services (downstairs) which is great for them and which they probably need up in that area to stay competitive. They will also give you a card (after your first visit) good for a 10 minute massage or a free manicure when you book your next appointment. They also have online booking and a point system where you can build up points to get free items or services.
Their building is off by itself with plenty of parking which is great for that area. Mt. Washington can be a little crazy sometimes with all the traffic and lack of parking, so their space is really nice amidst all that and it’s nice that it’s separated from the mill where Whole Foods is. If you aren’t necessarily local to the area and don’t get there that often, you could combine your hair/​spa visit with a vist ti Whole Foods, since there is just this store (the original Baltimore one) and the one downtown.
I highly recommend giving this place a try. The staff is very nice and it seems like they will go out of their way to make sure you have a good experience while you’re there.

I had my hair and makeup done by Vanessa and Laura. They made me look spectacular! I was going for a vintage look and that’s what I got, and my hair and makeup withstood lots of tears and dancing. They were also able to accommodate my bridal party and got us in and out efficiently.

FINALLY! I found a salon in Baltimore that I love. After relocating from Philadelphia earlier this year, I was tired of trying out multiple Baltimore salons (and leaving underwhelmed). At the last minute I called for an appointment for a haircut and was squeezed in that day. I had an appointment with Jessica who was so sweet and gave me great tips on styling my hair. This is by far the best haircut I’ve had in years. I loved the salon and after my cut I was given a tour of the downstairs spa. They also gave me an adorable welcome back with makeup samples and a coupon for a 10 minute massage or manicure. I definitely felt like they cared a lot about their clients and I am so happy with my new hair!

Had a lovely spa morning here the other day. My husband bought me a gift certificate for the «body and sole» makeover which I finally got around to using. Had a great massage followed by a foot/​shell leg massage and pedi. I never get spa treatments so it was a real treat for me! Everyone was really on point, I felt. My massage therapist even let me chill in the downstairs so I could stay relaxed during the 15 min. in between my massage and pedi and read some sweet zenny mczen book. I had to wait a bit longer than expected, but it was no prob because I was chilling all zenned out and reading. Mama doesn’t get much quiet time. I left here feeling super relaxed, really wanted to take a nap when I got home but had lots to do.
Hoping to get another Salon Laurie anniversary present from my hubs again this year. My toes aren’t even chipped yet, almost a week later and my legs are still smooth from the exfoliating/​shell rub down. Woohoo! Now if I only could find time to shave them…

To address what Laurie S. said, I was only on a time constraint because Laurie herself told me that I would be better off seeing Megan, and changed my appointment from a Saturday to a Thursday. I told her by email before my appointment that I MUST be out by 11:35 and asked multiple times if coming in at 9:30 would give me enough time. I was assured it was, even though that clearly wasn’t the case since I got a rushed blow dry and cut. I only encouraged the girl who was blow drying my hair to use her hands because I literally had 12 minutes left before I had to run out of the door, and my hair was still wet and I hadn’t even gotten it cut yet at that point!
Before I left that day, Megan DID say I could come back in and she would make my hair darker if I wanted. She never mentioned that it would be free of charge.
Also in my email, I specifically asked for a master stylist to do my hair. I don’t appreciate the fact that the rush job that I got from junior stylists who I said did not want doing my hair, being blamed on a time restricted appointment that the owner encouraged me to make!
Again, I think that Megan is a terrific stylist and I would love to come back to her to adjust my color. However, I believe the salon dropped the ball on both time management and my request for a master stylist, and is now trying to make it sound like it was somehow my fault.
I was very specific and clear in my needs and my times of availability before I made the appointment in the first place.

Happy Hair Day! That’s how I feel after I have had a hair appointment at Salon Laurie. I have been seeing Moira at Salon Laurie for the past 3 years and yesterday was like any other appointment with her. It was a fun appointment to laugh and transform my head of hair. This time, I had 11 inches cut off my mane for a donation to Locks of Love. A major transformation. Moira was experienced in helping me prepare my donation. Afterwards, my hair was cut and styled at its new length. It looked fantastic!
Overall, the salon is very comfortable and everyone there is friendly and warm. You can tell that they have a strong following of clients. They not only offer hair cutting, coloring, blow outs, up dos, but they also have manicure services, makeup application and aesthetics. It’s a great place to go if you want to look and feel beautiful.

Fabulous! I really enjoy it here. I went yesterday for my second time and it was just as great as my first visit. The atmosphere is very comfortable and everyone is very friendly. I love how everyone that walked in seemed like they had been going for years. Laurie makes her own products and from what I’ve tried they are not only great, but smell delicious!
I have been to a handful of salons around the Baltimore area (including one a close friend works at, eek!) and this has been my favorite since. I find most others are gossipy and somewhat of an uncomfortable atmosphere.
And of course, the work! My hair looks the best it has in years. The color is stand out — I have already had 3 ladies say how great my highlights look. Jen also cut it in a way that I love — so it grows nicely! I can’t stand when after a few short weeks your hair grows into some awful shape!
Ultimately, Salon Laurie has exceeded my expectations and I will continue to recommend it to anyone who wants to hear it! :-)

I almost never walk out of a salon completely happy with the cut and style, but I was thrilled when I left here!
I was already pleasantly surprised just from the phone call in scheduling my appointment. Since they knew I was a first time customer, they asked how I heard about them. Being in the marketing profession, I was impressed that they took the time to find out that key information. Upon walking in, I was given a new client form to complete, asking all the basic contact information and even some special details such as anniversary date and best form of contact. After the cut, I was given a new customer goodie bag with free samples, a full salon and spa menu, a coupon for a complimentary massage on my next visit as well as a comment card for my experience there. I’ve been to numerous salons and none of them made quite the impression like Salon Laurie.
But on to the cut itself, which was courtesy of Jeanette. She was very friendly and professional. She was very thorough in finding out what I was looking for in a cut and providing suggestions after examining my hair. Even before the cut began, she took the time to set the expectation. Since I was getting an angled cut with some thinning to remove bulk in the back, she said she would do the majority of cut while my hair was wet and work on the details after being styled. The best part overall was the $ 20 price tag! My husband can’t even get a quick razor cut for that amount!
I’m looking forward to going back for my regular hair cuts and possible other services. I highly recommend Jeanette and Salon Laurie.

Love love LOVE this place! I have been going here for years, and really, it’s as good as it gets. The staff is super friendly and are genuinely interested in making you look your best!
I suggest the day spa downstairs for an amazing relaxed atmosphere and a staff that is incredibly knowledgeable! They guide you through a step by step personalized routine for you, explaining why it’s perfect for you (all without sounding snooty or pushy). If I could go everyday, I would! 5 Stars!