Maria e Paolo – Compagnia Della Bellezza

Front desk person ELenore was extremely helpful and friendly. She tried so gard to find the time tgat can fit to my schedule and get right person for me, I prepered the owner of the salon for highlight. She had to call me couple times for confirmation.
Paulo examined my hair and listen my concern. I had really comfortable time whole entire
skin is really senstive .HE was really carefull entire time.
After my 3 hour apllication they kind enough and offered another visit complimentary if I have any problem with color. Paulo was really friendly and profesional. I will definetly come back. I already purchase package deal
sister and friends. I want them to experience.

Mediocre to bad hairstyling. I made the mistake of taking a coupon that I got from school. The last hairstylist I had left me looking like a portobello mushroom, and I walked out with the regret that I paid $ 120 for a botched job.

I’m typically the kind of person that unless it’s involving me, I don’t say a word. That being said, I have to mention my experience while at the salon waiting for my sister.
I am not certain as to what kind of rules pertain to off duty employees having a hair service, but I certainly did not see anything wrong with the lovely woman who shampooed so many clients that day. With the amount of work she does, it was the least she deserved. This assistant is ALWAYS friendly, and possesses a lovely demeanor each time I am in the salon. I cannot understand why she was completely berated in front of all of us in the salon by some loud-​mouthed, «truck driver» of a stylist!
Completely inappropriate for a public display, whether the assistant was in the right or not. In my opinion, the assistant deserves an apology and the stylist ought to be reprimanded.

It took three hours for all over color, she charged double what was originally quoted to me and my hair was yellow when I left. My neck was so sore (from having my head in the bowl for over an hour) and my scalp hurt for days. I’m giving two stars because the owner was nice (and actually talked to me waaaaay more than my stylist) and the cut was good, although it was just a basic trim. Not worth it.

I purchased a Groupon-​esque deal on the streets of the gold coast from some overly-​pushy and kind of annoying guys. I desperately needed a haircut, so I was willing to give this place a try. So glad I did! My stylist, Gianna, was super nice and easy to talk to, unlike the usual awkward conversation that can be had during a haircut. The salon itself was clean and well-​kept, and in a nice area. The girl at the front desk was very helpful and sweet.
I felt a little demanding going in, because I did not want to lose much length in my hair but needed a cut and a new style. Gianna delivered perfectly! I look forward to going back again in the future.

This review charts the torrid journey of my sad, poor hair.
I was sitting outside school with my friend, when a cool guy came up to ask for a lighter, then proceeded to solicit a coupon for an array of hair services. My friend declined, but I haven’t gotten my hair cut in an embarrassingly long time, and didn’t feel like going to the suburbs to get my hair cuit by my normal lady, so I got it. It seemed like a good deal for $ 50, and it was close to my apartment, so why not? WHY NOT I SAID.
The deal offers a number of services, but I am a simple girl of simple tastes and have had the same haircut for like 7 years. How hard can it be to trim side bangs and cut/​layer 2 – 3 inches of hair?
The girl at reception was great, and when I was a few minutes late, she was super nice about it. An assistant washed my hair, and then I was sitting and waiting for my hair cutter to come. Everything seemed normal.
My hair person was extremely friendly, and I felt good about having her cut my hair. She didn’t cut it in the same way that I was used to, so I couldn’t really see how much she was cutting or where she was cutting, but we had a nice conversation and she seemed to have a lot of experience, so I wasn’t too worried. BUT, after she dried my hair, I looked at the mirror and started experiencing an anxiety attack.
Okay, my hair is extremely fine (fine as in thin, not fine as in beautiful, because it is certainly not beautiful right now). It does weird ugly-​wavy things when you dry it because it’s so thin, so it’s imperative that I straighten it every day. I understand that, and I think anyone who touches my hair understands that. It was looking strange, so my hair person suggested she flat iron it first, and then we could go from there. I nervously agreed.
However, after flat ironing it, I told her to cut about half an inch from my bangs (because she had barely touched them and they had been growing for SIX MONTHS), which is a normal length for me to get cut, but it looked horrible. After cutting a little, she «layered» the bangs, which then became choppier. I don’t even know how it came to be this way. It was a terrible force of nature. She then tried putting pomade into my bangs to style it the way I usually do, but it just looked worse and worse with too much pomade, and by the time I left, my bangs looked like a bad rendition of Danny Zuko’s hair, Grease-​style. Except maybe Grease 2.
I know she felt bad, but my bangs were too short to try to cut more/​fix. And I felt bad for her feeling bad. But actually, my bad is worse than her bad because I have to live with this. So I thanked her, tipped her, then rushed home to wash, dry, and try to fix my hair. I came home and did everything I could but what’s done has been done and I cannot undo it, and all I can do now is sadly write this long Unilocal entry, and grow my hair out until I can return to my regular lady in the suburbs. Maybe this was my fault because I didn’t specify (but I thought everyone who cuts hair does this?), but she didn’t thin the ends of my hair at all, and now it looks like someone just took a pair of scissors and cut straight across my hair, except that there are uneven ends so maybe a someone with shaky hands. I had to cut random strands when I got home, not that it did much to salvage it. The bangs are choppy and so short that I begin to hyperventilate when thinking about them.
To answer my original question, apparently it is extremely hard to trim side bangs and cut/​layer 2 – 3 inches of hair. I don’t know much about hair, but I do know that what I ask for is not much. It usually takes people less than 30 minutes to cut my hair, but somehow, it took over an hour here. I hate to give such a terrible review because everyone was so friendly, which is why I am giving more than 1 star. However, I just got the worst haircut of all the haircuts in my life, and that includes the weird perm I got in 7^th grade, so this cannot go unnoticed.

Compagnia della Bellezza is amazing! You will not be disappointed. Just go! :)

I got a great haircut and highlights here! It was fairly expensive, but very worth it. The shape of the cut and color of the highlights were perfect for my face and skin tone. I got tons of compliments for months! No joke. My only complaint is that the stylists stations were pretty dirty. I saw a wad of chewed gum stuck on top of one and color just sitting all over another…

I have been going to Compagnia della Bellezza for a couple of years and i love it. After seeing Paolo i have been receiving a lot of compliments on my hair. I would definitely recommend this salon to anyone.

Got a great haircut — I’ll definitely be back! I’ve tried to do layers before and I normally end up looking like Jennifer Aniston circa 1995, which is all well and good if you want to look like you want to go to a Hootie & the Blowfish concert, but… anyway, this time, I decided to try again and it actually worked! Great job, Mallory, you rock! Thanks for the great hair!

I purchased keratin treatment tthrough living social. I went to the salon in July 2011. Writing the review now bc My hair never have been so bad in my life. My hair was dry and frizzy from the first week of the treatment and few months later, now, I still suffer from the results. FYI I have done keratin treatment in January 2011, it called global keratin and had only positive results.

Worst haircut of my LIFE. They used zip ties to cut my hair… really?
No wonder they were using street PR people to get business… never going back. Found a nicer salon to fix the mess they made.

The first time I went here Maria did my hair. I pretty much get the same thing done every time… blonde highlights and layers put throughout. Maria was amazing and even took the time to curl my hair!
Fast forward 1 year.
I return to the same salon to get my hair done after purchasing a livingsocial deal. I came in and they didn’t have a scheduled appointment even though i made one so i rescheduled with Paolo for 4 days later. I asked to lose no length and lost at least 2.5inches!!! He decided to do painted highlights… awful they pretty much washed out after a couple days and although my hair looked fine leaving the salon it wasn’t what I asked for and over $ 100 later I’m not so thrilled, before it was full of volume and after it was flat and the color looked horrible… sadly I will not return to this salon. When I asked specifically for bright blonde highlights I didn’t want dark blonde/​brown highlights that make me look washed out.

I bought a deal on the street to go to this place. Not sure how the guys, cigarette in hand, got me to buy a deal on the street BUT I’m a total sucker for deals and this one was worth it! I got a cut and some future discounts as well as extra conditioning, etc.
I’m not here to write about the deal though. I’m here to recommend Mallory! She is fabulous. I have curly hair and it’s easy to end up with weird layers or a shelf cut. She used some crazy zip tie method on me that works like none other (just got back from my second cut). She both asked me what I wanted AND had notes from the last time I was in so that when I said «just do what you did last time» she actually could :) I’d give this place 5 stars but the atmosphere is a bit off. You shampoo in one place and then walk up the stairs for a cut. However, the receptionist is lovely and brought me my tea when I forgot it down stairs. She also called to ensure I knew where to park and that they validated. Go see Mallory!

I purchased a LivingSocial deal for a cut/​highlight/​blowout and so glad I tried this place out for the first time!
I’ll get the only major negative out of the way first: it was extremely difficult and a hassle to make an appointment. Often the phone was not answered during business hours, and the voicemail box was full so could not leave a message. I had to call several days/​times (taking time out of my work day) to try to book my appointment before I was finally able to do so. I understand the salon likely received a significant increase in phone traffic due to the LivingSocial deal, but should have planned to accomodate for that as this is an important first impression for new customers.
That being said, I was very happy with my experience at my appointment. Friendly greeting, no wait for my hairdresser (Sunday), and friendly service. She and Paulo did a great job of listening to what I wanted and determining a custom highlight and cut plan. I am brunette and wanted dramatic blonde highlights, and was a bit nervous as it had been some time since I had done this and would always entrust the job to my sister. They assured me that it would turn out great, and they were right — it was gorgeous and perfect! Colors and layers turned out just how I wanted even though I didn’t know exactly what I wanted ;) Sunday has a great personality that made it a joy to have her do my hair.
I thought it was nice that Paulo «floated» around, helping the hairdressers when needed, chatting with customers, and chatting with the receptionist. I could tell that details were important to him, and this also lent a true boutique and comfortable feel to the salon. My appointment took about ½ hour longer than I had been quoted, and I had to have a quick vs. full blowout as I had a commitment following the appt., but I understand these do take time especially on a first visit and will remember to allow extra time.
Sunday and Paulo were excellent and I would definitely recommend the salon to any friend! Thank you!

I now see Lily and Mallory at the salon because Marilena moved back to Italy… but — -They are even more awesome.
Better highlights and better cuts!
Lily has helped me grow my hair so much! Thank you Lily!!!
Mallory is excellent too!

I also have to give MAJOR props to Mallory (hair) and Bobby (make up) for making me look like a totally new person in a good way! I went in there with a coupon I bought on the street (yes I know it sounds crazy and I won’t do it again — BUT i am so glad I did) before I went out for the night with friends for my birthday.
Mallory really listened to my ideas for what I wanted for my hair and helped me pick the PERFECT color for highlights. I was a little nervous as I was chopping off at least ten inches or my curly hair and asking for short layers and chunky blond highlights but Mallory did an AMAZING job. Bobby was so nice to do my makeup as they were closing for the day and gave me some tips, and I walked out with a new confidence and bounce in my step (and perfectly STRAIGHT hair) ready to hit the town for the big 27 :-)
I have gotten compliments from everyone I know and I would definitely recommend this salon. Not sure how full price compares to other salons (as I normally opt out of salon hair care because of the high prices) but I bet it’s roughly the same.
Either way this place gets 5 starts from me :-)

I (usually) try to avoid cliches in my reviews but I’ve just left my first appointment at Compagnia Della Bellezza and I’m still so in shock over my new look that all I’m really able to come up with right now is: OMGOMGOMG… LOOK AT ME! I LOOK AMAZING!
I walked in with my signature humongous, bushy mane and no make up. Background: I’ve never thought of myself as very pretty. Maybe «cute» on my best day but I’ve often. Thought, «good thing I’ve got a great personality cause I was in the wrong line when they were passing out beauty.» Not being falsely modest — that’s just what I thought.
Well, let me tell YOU something. By the time my new hair BFF/​stylist, Mallory, and my new make-​up guru/​consultant, Bobbie, got done with me… just… holy cow! I look HOT! I honestly had no idea I could look like this! My hair is sleek, polished and most important, versatile. My make up is somehow both subtle AND dynamic. I cried when. I saw myself. I know this sounds silly but I look like the «after» scene in one of those makeover television shows. I’m stunned.
I’d say these guys get my coveted BTS (better than sex) rating but the thing is, I think the fiancé isn’t going to be able to keep his hands off of me when he sees me so, 5 Stars/​BTS… the point is moot. I LOVE this place and I can hardly wait to go back; true story. :-))

I, too like other reviewers came to this salon after uncharacteristically buying a «best salon search» coupon from a marketing guy on the street. I’m not an impulse buyer so let me tell you that that guy was really good at his job.
Just went to this salon this past week to have my hair colored by Lily. I was a little wary of using the coupon so I asked her about why the salon uses the marketing technique. She explained that the salon doesn’t get a lot of foot traffic since they are on the second level of the building so they use the marketing guys for referrals to get people into the salon, which helped me feel less suspicious about the coupon.
I came in to get my hair colored a week before my wedding. Lily was very good. She understood what I wanted and recommended small additional things that would make the color look better (and it did). Also I came in a little on the fence about getting a cut as well. Rather then encouraging me to do it, Lily told me that I should probably wait until after the wedding so I can get more for my money with the cut. For that reason I will be going back and requesting her specifically!
I will be going back for the make-​up application part of the coupon this week and will check back in!
Another plus-​fairly easy to get appts. Salon is busy but not too busy that you feel as though it’s a factory.

Maria Paonessa, the owner, is a very special person. Her salon which is hard to spell Compagnia della Bellezza (is pronounced Compe Aneea Day La Bell Eat Za) is a labor of love that she has developed over the last 20 years moving from several locations on Wells Street until she finally bought the old Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum Building.
The décor is lovely and artistic.
The approach to hair is as «cutting edge» –no pun– from Europe down to daily «lady-​up-​dos.» The community energy in the salon is friendly and caring.
There are no snobby elitists bossing your hair around. You will get advice — but they listen to you first.
Maria Paonessa is a great colorist. Go to her if you accidentally use ASH Blonde and your hair turns light purple like mine did one time.