Frank Gironda Salon & Spa

I went in the other day and had Carli do balayage on my hair. I showed her a picture and she said no problem. Unfortunately it did not look like the picture at all so I called and they were very accommodating in having me come back the next day. However, when I came back, Carli listened to my concerns and fixed my hair. Being a past hairstylist, I know that I can be a bit demanding and I give her props for putting up with me! Sometimes it takes a couple of times to achieve perfection. But overall, I was very impressed with the level of professionalism and I felt that Carli was excellent! I will definitely be back!

Nicole is my favorite for eye wax! Svetlana is my favorite for hair. Incredible team FG. Keep up the excellent work. Been going here since 2006!

I have been going to this Frank Gironda location for some time now, just to get my eyebrows done and highlights. I used them for all of my wedding appointments (nails, up-do’s, makeup etc). Something had gotten messed up with the scheduling and when I showed up for my nail appointment the day before my wedding, my appointment was no where to be found! Naturally, panic ensued. The staff here was AMAZING. They went above and beyond to compensate! They handled the situation SO well and more than made up for the mishap. I was so incredibly impressed. It further cemented my loyalty to this salon. The owner should be very proud of this business and the staff that they employ.

Erin is STILL the best hairdresser I’ve ever had. I’m sad that I live 700 miles away, but it says a lot that I’m willing to live with damaged, shaggy hair for a whole year while waiting for my next trip back to Chicago to have my hair cut by Erin. I’ve had my hair cut in NYC by some of the top hair salons and they are just «meh» compared to the cuts I get by Erin. She is so good at what she does and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Do your hair a favor and book with Erin.

I see Laura for my eyebrows and I cannot express how amazing she is! Laura is not only great at what she does but she is kind, funny and makes you feel extremely comfortable. The price you pay for her waxes is well worth it and I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. I also see Rica for my hair and she is just as amazing. Rica listens to what you want, she’s fast and my hair always looks fabulous when I leave her chair. If you see either Laura or Rica you will not be disappointed!

Ask for Giana !! She is excellent! I came in a hot mess and left with a beautiful, quality haircut and style. I asked for a consultation as to what to do with my hair and she patiently went through several options to help me look and feel my best. Her suggestions were right on. I couldn’t believe how much time she spent cutting my hair, true precision! She’s a true professional and worth the money!

I had Jenna W do my hair and I love it! I feel like a queen, and the boyfriend said I look like a movie star! Would recommend Jenna to do your hair!

I have been going to Frank Gironda for 6 months now & absolutely love it. I go to Erin for my hair & she is FABULOUS. She helped me take the plunge to go short. She is precise & pays very close attention to detail! I go to Nicole for waxing & she’s great. I highly recommend this salon!

So I just left with my new hair cut and color and love it! Giana has been doing my hair for awhile now and she is amazing! My hair is really thick and she does such an amazing job coloring and cutting it! Can’t say enough wonderful things about her. The salon is clean and the staff is very nice.
The spa part is also wonderful. I’ve had several treatments including massages (prenatal too), facials and pedicures. The spa has such a nice relaxing feel to it so it’s hard not to relax and enjoy yourself. I’ve gone to several different people and have been happy with them all! It might be a more expensive than other places but in my opinion it’s worth every dime!

I only use the massage service and it is excellent. Brooke is very good at finding knots and gets them all worked out. Very calming and relaxing environment. Desk service can be a bit snotty as you might expect at a fancy salon but overall it’s a good place.

I’ve been going for years to see my favorite stylist, Rica. She is not only extremely proficient and great at haircuts, but she is also very funny and sweet.
Small town service, city style.

Went there the other day to get a cut and highlights! I had Jenna who did a fantastic job! My boyfriend and I LOVE my hair
ASK FOR JENNA

I have been going to FG about 10 years. I am loyal to the people i see. I just dont understand how they could make you dry your own hair after i paid over 200 $ for cut and color. The least i want is to walk outta there with styled hair. Is that too much to ask?

I grew my hair out so I could donate to locks of love. Before my hair was cut, I made an appt to make sure my hair was long enough to donate and to ensure what was left over was at least to my shoulders. I was assured there would be no problems with meeting both my requests. As I sat in the chair, I noticed the stylist was just cutting away without much thought to what my hair would look like after. I will make a long story short… I ended up with a page boy. I was so upset because I had done the due diligence to ensure that would not happen. The manager was not sympathetic and did not offer to fix it. In fact her words to me were «hair grows». I am happy I donated to cancer patients… and I am also glad I kept my prenatal vitamins because I took those and my hair grew out quickly!

I had the pleasure of being in a bridal party here this past weekend to get our hair done. Our group arrived and within 15 minutes, all of us had a stylist working on our hair. Bride wanted our hair completely up so I told the stylist something soft around the face and curled in a pretty bun. My stylist was very sweet but unfortunately, became ill while doing my hair and was transferred to another stylist. Both stylists were great and my hair came out exactly like I hoped. I really enjoyed my experience.

This review is for the spa services, specifically Suzy O. She is amazing, she is very attentive, gives the best advice and delivers excellent service.
I have been going to see Suzy for more than 2 years and even though I moved away from the area, I still drive to Wheaton to see Suzy.
I have had micro-derm’s, chemical peels and facials, she is super knowledgable, is always making sure I am comfortable and my skin feels amazing afterwards. She also waxes my brows when required and no one doesnt them better — she takes her time to shape them and gets them right each time.
The spa is clean and calming, check in and out is always super fast, the receptionists are friendly and efficient.
I would highly recommend this FG location and especially Suzy for spa services. She is friendly, proffessional and very good at what she does!

was in town for a wedding and my cousins we’re getting their hair done here so I booked with them. I am clueless about makeup so I also decided to book a makeup appointment. I was nervous about this because I have NEVER had a good experience with having my makeup done professionally. My cousin’s were wary too because they had never tried it.
I was booked with Nicole for my makeup and instantly I liked her. She is beyond sweet and comforting to people like myself who are clueless about makeup. And the makeup itself was fantastic. Immediately my cousins we’re upset they didn’t book an appointment too! Throughout the night I got compliments on my makeup — even after 3 straight hours of dancing.
I can’t recommend Nicole highly enough. If you’ve ever had a bad professional makeup experience, go to her immediately! She will restore your faith in makeup artists. She also gave me advice and got me the right products so that I can continue to wear makeup on a regular basis — which for the first time, I have been doing!
Hair was great as well on myself and my cousins.

I’ve only utilized the spa portion of Frank Gironda – for eyebrow waxes, manicures, and pedicures. I’ve had the same nail tech a few times, and I can’t remember her name, but she is super friendly and does a great job. I normally see Rae for my waxes, and I adore her. She does a fantastic job and is so sweet.
As Molly C. mentioned, Frank Gironda does not accept tips on a card. This policy drives me crazy, but what drives me even crazier is that they do not advertise this anywhere. I firmly believe that when a new client books an appointment and/​or Frank Gironda calls to confirm any new customer’s appointment, they should mention that this is their policy. There are also no signs or anything that states this policy at the front desk. It’s not a huge deal, but I’ve been in the position where I haven’t had cash on me and have either had to run to the bank or just drop off a tip later.
Also, the estheticians can be kind of pushy with the products, which bugs me. But I think all of the staff is very friendly and good at what they do!

I go to Frank Giranda to get my color done. I book my appointments with Bella — she seems to be the only one who can actually do exactly what I ask. Friendly, good conversation — overall pleasant experience. Book in advance– as I think she’s part time and her schedule can fill up quickly.
There were two times when I was in dire need of some color — unfortunately I couldn’t get an apt with Bella — but I got in with two other girls — and I left unhappy both times. When you’re paying $ 140+ for color, one would expect to leave the salon with exceptional results. The 2^nd time I called and spoke to the manager, Ashley, and she said that I could come back for a redo — but it’d have to be with the same girl who screwed my hair up in the first place. I think NOT
Massage: Giovani — great massages, very friendly
Facial: Suzy
Hair Treatments: They have a really good deep conditioner — can’t remember the name — but works very well
Products: Frank Giranda is a Redkin salon, but they also carry Pureology

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Just moved back to the area and needed a manscape up top at some place other than a dorm room, where I used to get my cuts when I was in school in this town. Having a wife now who removed many of my caveman edges, I went looking for a place where the barbers were not AARP ready and would know what a Faux-​hawk was if asked. I remembered my prom dates used to go to Frank Gironda so I booked something with one of their «Young Talents».
Perhaps I’ve had Chris Moneymaker luck in using the «Young/​New Talents» at established salons in Atlanta and New York for the past 15 years (see other reviews) as I’ve never had a bad cut with theses discounted and «learning» stylists. My experience with a certain horizontally challenged and very gravity bound redhead led to this single star review.
Before I trash my stylist, let me say that booking an appointment was easy, hostess was nice, there appeared to be other very competent Young Talents all around me having engaged conversations with their clients and doing very good work… perhaps I just got the bad curler in the set (see that… follicle humor!)
Big Red, I’ll just call her Clifford for short, was horrible from the start. My first visit in, after a cold fish handshake she directs me to her station and dives right into what do I want to do… Ok, right to business, no foreplay, as a salesman I can respect that. I spend 10 minutes of trying to drum up some casual conversation during our mutual time stuck together, but get short answers back and Clifford doesn’t seem to get the hint that conversation is a good thing. I sit in silence for 10 minutes waiting… then eventually give up go to work emails on the mobile.
Fine. Maybe she’s not a talker, I can deal with 45 minutes strapped to a chair if the work is good and the rate cheap (which is was $ 24.) Unfortunately, Clifford was terrible. I’m an easy mens haircut, faded 2 on the sides with clippers and a little longer scissor cut up top with some thinning out of my Amazonian thickness. I had chunks on the sides from faulty clipper work, had to ask twice to trim around the ears, and the worst was at the end when after having finished my top — yet still having all the just-​cut hairs stuck to my face and forehead — she proceeds to whip out the paste and start styling! Que es eso?!? Not even a brush or blow off of the hair pieces, let’s just glue them right back to the head with some paste!
Clifford’s first words to me in 30 minutes were to offer me her card for references since «she was sure I was thrilled with her work.»
Like I said, looks like there are plenty of other talented artists there. It is cheap and local to me so I will give it one more try being sure to request someone other than Clifford.
I’m in the marketplace for a nice salon option, ping me if you have any tips.