Done Up

I had such an amazing experience under the care of Sharon Alexander the owner of Done up. So let me start off by saying that I had to get my hair done for my wedding. I had a hair stylist already set up or so I thought. 2 day before the wedding and the hairstylist would not answer my phone calls or my text. I was freaking out. I was also working the night shift at the hospital which made it difficult to call people or make appointments, since I was sleeping during the day. Anyway I got home and it’s like past midnight and I get a response from Sharon. Not only was she apparently working hard cuz (common folks) she was up past midnight, she was also extremely accommodating and patient. Once I actually got to her shop the next day I had such a positive experience. Not only did she snatch my hair, we also shared some memories of Prince since we had just discovered that he passed away the day before :(. Overall the experience was one of my best hair experience ever. Not only was a I beautiful bride, this hair experienced was painless and in its own way uplifting. Thank you Sharon!!!

Best hair experience ever! Done Up salon is funky and charming! Sharon is amazing and she works magic quickly! Interlocking was a stroke of genius. I will be going back.

Fun times and great hair! Sharon was an absolute delight, I was mesmerized watching her weave and style my hair. She made my first weaving experience painless and beautiful. It also looks so real!

Love coming here today had short hair now tree braids Derrick and Sharon were both great!

I went on Unilocal to see the review about this hair Salon. I loved it! I did tree braids and I am very happy with the style. Sharon styled it at the end, which to me is very helpful.
And she is very versatile, she recommend me two places where to buy good hair, and one of the place I went is very, very good (Lugo hair).
She is professional and very friendly, I will definitely go back there and experience other styles! So Happy! Thanks Sharon and Team!

Wack. Made an appointment but was looked at like I was crazy when I walked in the door for said appointment though I’d been there several times before. If you have trouble remembering your appointments, write them down. Got cornrows after having a weave taken out, and I unbraided the cornrows days after because they were so INCREDIBLY poorly done. She asks me to pay with all the cash I’ve got and the rest on a credit card, then proceeds to tell me she ‘had no paper in the credit card machine’ so I didn’t get a receipt. Really? No way to run a business. There are other more professional and customer service oriented salons in this city. Go to one of those.

I went to Done Up to get tree braids for the first time. I had an excellent experience and would recommend this salon to anyone. Ms. Sharon is attentive, professional, and works quickly. She patiently answered all of my questions and provided great advice on how to maintain my hair at home. I love the style and know I have finally found someone I can trust with my hair.

Just called for a consultation to see if they specialized in interlocking. From a rude awakening, the male receptionist seem unbothered and uninterested to help me out with their prices or have some type of websete so I can check their work. His response was for me to come in so they can see my locks. Ummm… no. If you can’t give me set prices or have a website then you can’t help me.
When I read the comments here one of them expressed how unprofessional one of the loctician was when he used brown gel and beeswax. Having me thinking why they refused to answered any of my questions over the phone. Seems like they want to see me for a consultation then start the process right away with their wrong products for maintenance. I highly doubt it if they have any locking tools to begin with. Brown gel and beeswax for lock maintenance? They’re a joke.

I considered not doing this review for a while because I honestly think Sharon is a beautiful person, but I spent over $ 400 on a hairstyle that came undone the following day. When I told Sharon about this issue, she was kind enough to repair the crochet braids by tightening them up, but a few days later they started coming out of my hair all over again.
Also, I felt like I was being manipulated in terms of the price, especially when I read reviews of other customers paying less. At first I was given the price of $ 550 then I was told of a «student discount», I gather this is a ploy to charge as much money as they can from gullible customers.
Also, while I appreciate Derrick’s attempt to make me feel «at home», joking comments about my weight were hurtful and extremely unprofessional. As an introvert, it’s not easy to express when I am offended or uncomfortable, but I was extremely uncomfortable.
As I mentioned in my original review, I’m a single mom and $ 400 (or $ 450, I honestly don’t remember as it was so long ago) was a lot of money to spend and I was promised by Derrick that the style would last a month. It didn’t.

I’ve been contemplating for awhile on if I should write a post or not because this really isnt my thing, but it has been bothering me and I think its important that people are aware of what they are getting into especially when it comes to hair.
I came here about a year ago for tree braids done by Sharon and I had a beautiful experience. She’s really talented, and a very easy going stylist. I had recently done the big chop and my hair was very short, to my surprise she was able to still braid it and I got a lot of compliments on it. So my suggestion is if you are going to come to this place please book your appointments with Sharon.
In September, I returned in confidence thinking because of such a good experience before I could trust here to begin my starter locs. Originally, I called to make the appointment with Sharon but I was told that Derrick (a new stylist) would be the person I had to go to because he was the person that specialized in locs. This place has a good reputation for experienced stylist right, I have nothing to worry about right? Or so I thought! He actually put both brown gel and beeswax in my hair which I was told that if I had left that in my hair it would have damaged my hair eventually. Also, I told him to make them as neat as possible, not only are they uneven in sizing but he cut some of the locs which made it uneven in length, and to make matters worst, they kept untwisting.
When I did complain about it, he kept insisting that I was the problem and not him. He made the comment that Im not ready for locs, because I expressed how unhappy I was in the matter. I have never been so angry, after leaving a hair-​salon. To be honest with you, its been two months later and I’m still angry because if I wasn’t lucky in finding someone who could correct the problem I would have had to cut my hair off again. And, every female knows when going natural, growing hair is a process after the big chop. I went to another place, they washed out the gel and had to correct the sizing of the locs. He may be an experienced stylist but he is no Loctician and if you are thinking of starting locs I would not recommend this place. After going to another Salon, my hair looks and feels much healthier.
Hopefully this helps someone.

I’m back. Why? Well because I WENT BACK OF COURSE! (Whispering)So i’ve been accused of having «Hair A. D. D.» Or maybe I just made that up for use in this here review… none of that truly matters!
No Lovelies, what matters is that My Hair Fairy– Ms. Sharon Alexander done did it one mo’ again!
She waived her fabulous Hair Wand and gave me 14″ more inches of FABULUSH Hair! Which one of us honestly coouldn’t appreciate a few more INCHES (wiggling my eyebrows) in our lives?!
This hair was Blended to the point where even Beyonce would stop and wonder… «Is that ALLL hers? Or is there some Magic Hair, in derr»? Go ladies, quickly, from out of state? Make it a day trip Penn Station is up the block. DO IT! Unless mediocre hair is the land in which you wish to reside. I’m Juss Sayin!

I’m new to NYC and I have had a hard time finding a hair salon/​stylist that meets my hairexpectations.
After relentlessly searching for a hair stylist who is PROFESSIONAL and knowledgeable on extensions and African-​American hair care/​growth/​product, I FINALLY stumbled across Sharon Alexanders Done Up! Salon and I have had the BEST hair care
Now, the salon itself is right next to Times Square,(fabulous area!) and Sharon Alexander along with other talented/​friendly stylist have worked with, and currently do work with celebrity hair, fashion shows, and events!
So, I knew I was is GREAT HANDS! .
I didn’t know what to expect when I first went in, the atmosphere is lovely, and the energy was very POSITIVE. The stylist will make sure you’re comfortable and relaxed as well!
I currently have a sew in and from the products used to the actual hair,\t feels AWESOME and according to friends, looks more natural than when other stylist have done my hair. Got great compliments, and I’ll definitely be going back in the future.
I have to say, as someone who is finicky and picky about my hair that I have found an AMAZING salon. Now, I can go on about my experience but, In all? Done up is diverse and specialized in many hair types! If you don’t let just anyone style your hair, if you like myself are in the acting or entertainment business, and need to look your perfect 10 at all times, or just love to look fabulous, Done Up! is your salon.
Check it out!

If you want it done right Done Up is the place to go.

Sharon Alexander is the BOMB baby!
I am a very very very picky when it comes to my hair… I am a natural sister who need to take winter breaks every year with my hair. During the winter break I prefer putting my hair in braids — specifically invisible braids.
As I was in search for a new braid stylist — I began scouring the internet to find the best in the business. I decided to search on Unilocal… I came across the Done Up Salon… the reviews were great… so I decided… well let me check out the website.
The website showed a style called interlocking braids… and the style looked FABULOUS… so I decided wow — I want that! I called the Salon and the customer service was EXCELLENT… Sharon called me back and answered all my questions — including booking my appointment. She was very personable and extremely friendly.
Yesterday — I finally got my hair did — yes i did… LMAO! Ladies and Gents my hair looks FABULOUS… FABULOUS!!! I am not even over exaggerating… Sharon Alexander did her dayum thing… she put her foot in it… I am a client for life…
Also she is very nice with a great personality…
See pics for your self!
Thanks Sharon!

Wow, what can i say, this guy is obviously a student of the hair and beauty industry. His attention-​to-​details is amazing. I was so impressed from the time that i spoke to them on the phone, to showing-​up for my appointment. He took me on time and listen to my concerns before ever picking up any brushes or combs. My hair has never looked or felt so good. I have been very disappointed with my hair services since moving here from California, but i have finally found my HAIR DESIGNER !!!

I just got my hair done Tuesday and I love it! I got tree braids for the first time done up by Ms. Sharon not only did she do a fantastic job that you can’t even tell I got any kind of braid in my hair! It looks like its just growing out my scalp! This lady treated me like a friend not just someone getting her hair done. She is a genuine good person and to boot girlfriend can do some hair! Love my new look! Thanks Sharon! If you want your hair done right come check Sharon out!

I normally don’t write reviews but Sharon and her team deserve it. I’m one of those people who never find a hair stylist that they like, and bounce around from salon to salon but I’ve had nothing but great experiences here. From the consultation to getting my extensions tightened it’s been a really great experience. Plus everyone there is amazingly nice. You always feel welcome at Done Up and they do a great job! Everyone that I’ve seen coming out of that salon always looks amazing! I’m just really happy that I read the Unilocal reviews and found this salon! I think I have FINALLY found a hair salon home!

Ms Sharon is the biz! I stumbled across her while looking for ideas for a new do to help my damaged hair. While braids seemed like a good idea, I wasn’t familiar with tree braids/​interlocking/​invisible braids. But after seeing the pix and reviews, I figure I’d at least check out this place before committing major time and money. I was SOOO impressed with Ms Sharon and her team from the get-​go. Warm, friendly, and inviting was the vibe from her lovely salon, staff, and Ms Sharon. She gave me a fair quote on the cost of service (around $ 300), how long it would take to complete (about 3 hours), where to get hair (Lugos Hair @ 33^rd St), and recommendations on what to do to prep my hair.
On the day of, Ms Sharon was all smiles and enthusiasm. She listened to my concerns, eased my nervousness, and had me nearly on the floor laughing. I was so comfortable — it was truly like spending time with an old girlfriend. The process was relatively fast, surprisingly comfortable, and the outcome was BEYOND!!! I couldn’t believe my eyes — it was truly like my hair even when I was staring up close in the mirror. It was like my hair when it was healthy.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Amazing experience at this salon! From the shampoo to the final hair style, I was extremely impressed. I had an appointment with Sharon who did an excellent job and was a pleasure to spend time with. I was very pleased with my extensions. Everyone at the salon was very warm, welcoming and professional. I will definitely be back.

I hadn’t had invisible braids in over 10 years. So I GOOGLED it and came across «tree braids». After reading about the braiding method and falling in love with every picture I saw, I began searching for a stylist. I came across a review on Unilocal! (Love me some Unilocal)
I called and made an appointment with Sharon Alexander. Once I arrived, I was greeted with such warmth. The entire environment had a wonderful aura. Sharon immediately got to work and watching her fingers move was like pure magic! I was done in under 4 hours. And the time flew by. We chatted and laughed and before I knew it she was done.
I am so very pleased with her work. She is a jewel and I never have to look for a stylist again! She’s a keeper! You’ve got to get to «DONE UP»!