Izzazu Salon

04/30/08

Get a real Hollywood make over!

by urbanKat at Citysearch

I recently got a new job so to go along with my new career I decided on a new look. I started reading many reviews and kept returning to Izzazu and the wonderful testimonials people left. I am a very hard sell so I have to admit I was a bit nervous going into a new salon. After having my hair damaged in the past I had not been to a proper stylist in over a year. I had colored my hair back to my natural color and decided to abandon all hope for having great hair. My natural color is dark brown but I really wanted to be transformed into a sultry red head. I brought in my laptop with several celebrity looks I wanted to recreate, "Marsha Cross Red with wavy cascading curls"... To be honest I didn't think I would get what I wanted but thought why not give it a try. These guys claim to be the best, Prove it! Emilio listened to every detail and the transformation began. I had some old color on my hair that had to be dealt with so Emilio and his assistants surrounded me with color swatches and formulas were shouted out back and forth to create the perfect combination. I felt like their main priority while they worked and the atmosphere buzzed with excitement. Brilliant! I feel like I went on one of those t.v. make over shows my hair looks amazing it is exactly what I wanted. The color is vivid and seamless I look like I was born with these ravishing red locks! These guys are so creative and intense I highly recommend taking advantage of their services before they go Hollywood. Make sure to take before and after shots when documenting your transformation. They are definitely up for the challenge. Love my hair, ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Thank you Emilio you are a true artist!

• Pros: Wonderful overall experience
• Cons: Pricey but worth it!

11/19/09

Ziggy...Great Job With Extensions

by Kim Conley at Citysearch

Ziggy has been styling my hair for over a year now and about two months ago put extensions in my hair. They have lasted great and I have lost very few, you can't even tell. He is more than CERTIFIED to do extensions and did a fabulous job. I have had numerous compliments on my hair since I had the extensions put in from how real it looks, what a great job the stylists did, how full it looks, you can't even tell they are extensions, etc. Ziggy was very thorough in explaining to me how to care for the extensions as well. Even before the extensions were put in I received compliments on my hair style and color constantly and recommended many people to Ziggy. He has always been extremely professional, friendly and helpful. I am constantly traveling and in front of people with my job and having my hair look good is important to me, and I trust Ziggy to that every time. When I can go to him and feel completely comfortable in getting my hair done, have a great conversation and walk out feeling like a million bucks and know my hair looks like it too...I thank Ziggy and his professionalism. I would go to no one else to have extensions put in my hair and will continue to have them kept up by Ziggy.

• Pros: Certified and Professional

11/13/09

ZIGGY ..... Wonderful, profesional, AND CERTIFIED!

by JillyD at Citysearch

I was appalled when I read a recent review regarding Ziggy from Izzazu Salon. Whomever wrote this review needs to do their homework. Ziggy IS indeed certified to do extensions. I have had two sets of extensions and have been overwhelming satisfied BOTH times. Infact, I just had a set of extensions done two months ago and have not lost a single one yet! Keep in mind, you need to take the time to care for them on your own as well. When I first decided to get extensions I thoroughly researched the entire city and KNOW that I made the right decision. I could never be more pleased and will continue to be a loyal customer of Ziggy's. Oh, and his personality is the icing on the cake. He is outgoing, friendly, and makes you feel completely comfortable. I find it somewhat amusing that this person stated that he talked about himself the whole time. With that being said, if you are looking to get extensions, look no further... ZIGGY is the best.

• Pros: Everything
• Cons: NONE!

10/29/09

ZIGGY.....Horrible and untrained stylist

by anon2887 at Citysearch

I went to Ziggy in the wexford salon and spent hundreds of dollars and hours of my time on extenions that he claims last up to 9 months! Three days later...22 fell out already! I called another salon in the area to see if that was normal and then continued to tell me that Ziggy isnt even certified to apply these extensions!!! If this is such a high end salon why are they letting this man do something hes not qualified or trained to do? On top of that I had to listen to him talk about himself the whole time!!!! I will never be back and have since found a new salon to do my extensions...one thats certified!

• Pros: entertaining to say the least...like a train wreck!
• Cons: not qualifyed

06/17/09

Great haircut

by LBeter at Citysearch

I just got my first cut at izzazu. Cesar cut my hair and did a fantastic job. I told him to do whatever he wanted as long as he didn't dye it and kept it short. He gave me great layers that flow seamlessly and bangs that I really love. It's a great haircut! I didn't want anything edgy or over the top, but still trendy and fun. This is exactly what I had in mind. I noticed a lot of people complain that the stylists have their assistants do things, but I don't mind. I don't see why Cesar needs to waist his time shampooing or blowdrying my hair when the girl that did it was amazing. I also love the products that they used in my hair, I even purchased one when I left which I never ever do. BONUS: They offer free bangs touch-ups without an appointment! I was very pleased to learn this as I live downtown and can just quickly walk there whenever my bangs need a little touch up. The only drawback is the location-- Its not a very large place so the waiting area is small and uncomfortable for people who arrive 20 minutes early everywhere like myself.

• Pros: Fast, friendly, and fun
• Cons: location

06/05/09

Skeevy, Dirty, Mediocre

by LDot at Citysearch

Unpleasant experience.

My cut and color are fine. And that's it. But the overly-pushy hairdresser Britanno who did it stressed me out. The hairbowl was dirty. The hair implements used on me were not sanitized. He got dye all over my face. One of my eyebrows is dyed darker because he was so sloppy dying my hair that it got ALL over my face, and he didn't try very hard to get it off. Imagine my surprise when I got home and saw that I had been walking around like that all afternoon.

He worked so quickly, literally hustling me from color to cut, the whole time telling me how amazing he is and how I should go on the website and give him a good review and how he wants me to come back. It was unsettling, and I wouldn't be surprised if he were on some artificial pick-me-up. He cared less about me and more about tauting himself, and the specialized products they sell.

I won't be going back. It was just not good enough. And the color I got I could have done at home out of a box.

• Cons: Dirty hair bowl, unsanitized implements, rushed, impersonal

01/16/09

Best color and cut I have ever had

by Pensfan95 at Citysearch

I received a gift certificate to Izzazu salon and decided to use it the day before my wedding. It was worth the risk! I have long blond hair and Ceasar made me look like a movie star! He took what God gave me and made it spectacular with both highlights and lowlights. He also gave me a cut that is easy to manage but looks like I spent a lot of time on it in the morning. I never guessed that my coarse, curly hair could actually be managed! My wedding pictures look beautiful and because of the many compliments I received (and still receive almost daily), I will never go anywhere else! It is a little pricey, but totally worth the money!!! The staff is pleasant and everyone is professional yet personal. I have never had a problem getting an appointment...they have even been able to fit me in the day I called-twice! I have never had to wait past my appointment time and have never had to wait more than a few minutes to check out. I also love that they do not push their own products on you. I also had a mani-pedi they day before my wedding which turned out perfect and lasted our entire beach honeymoon. No complaints...everything is perfect everytime I have something done at Izzazu!

• Pros: experienced and friendly staff, fantastic results
• Cons: parking (not the salon's fault however)

07/10/08

Overrated-more hype than highlight

by NorthHillsGal at Citysearch

An upscale salon with assistants should offer more efficient service. Right? It allowed the stylist to work on 4 heads at once. Efficient for the Salon not the client. Still took 2 hours and the apprentices do 1/2 the work-color and styling and pushing products.

• Pros: Potential
• Cons: Parking

07/08/08

Best salon anywhere!

by KellyFindlay at Citysearch

I love Izzazu Salon! They do amazing things with hair. I see Emilio and he always makes me look like a million bucks and I've never had a bad experience with him. I believe it's a little more to see Emilio but well worth every penny. Their booster hair products are the best. I have flat, fine textured, straight hair and the booster adds a lot of volume to it. No other product has ever been able to work for me. I'm so happy I went to Izzazu Salon!

• Pros: Mad Skills, environment is pleasing, service is excellent!
• Cons: Can be a little more expensive, but well worth it and you will experience something truely unique.

05/30/08

Best Beauty Care Anywhere

by roxanngiancola at Citysearch

I would like to let everyone know that Mary Lou does the best in personal care, facials and waxing ever!

She is meticulous and does a fantastic job. I am very particular about things and have been to other high end salons but I can honestly say that Mary Lou is the best. I have been with her for over 4 years and would proudly recommend her.

Roxann Giancola

• Pros: Very nice atomosphere and excellent staff
• Cons: none

04/30/08

I've found a great salon in IZZAZU!

by nataliek1 at Citysearch

After recently having gastric bypass surgery and losing 90 pounds, I was ready for a new look to accompany the "new" me. The stylist I had been going to for years was great, but I was ready for a big change. I did what was suggested by major fashion magazines and began stopping people who had great hair... in Mt. Lebanon, at South Hills Village, in downtown Pittsburgh... to ask where they got such a great cut/color. I heard the same refrain, Izzazu,more than once: and Gino's name was mentioned often. I knew that was where I had to go! At my first consultation, I was greeted by friendly professionals at the salon and shown to Gino's chair. Gino was warm and professional and took the time to talk to me about my lifestyle, my hair, my face shape, my current style, and what I was looking to achieve. He spent nearly fifteen minutes just looking at me face to face before standing up and talking about his ideas for my new style. I really appreciated that he cared and wanted what would work best for me in his esteemed opinion. After a series warm low lights that Gino applied himself, I was rinsed out by wonderful Ri, his assistant, and brought back to Gino's chair for the cut. Gino proceed to snip a few "skinny layers" into my Victoria Beckham bob...and wow! A subtle change with maximum impact! My new cut was classy and edgy! Gino talked about how we would gradually work my hair into a new style over a series of colorings and cuts. I had lost a great deal of hair because of nutritional deficiency from my surgery and he not only made sure I was taking the proper supplements, but lifted my flat hair with precise snips in the proper places and great volumizing products. I left feeling happy, satisfied with my new salon and Gino. I made an appointment to return in 5 weeks. I bought several of the great products and have been using them daily with excellent results. I have been able to replicate my style with minimum effort and the compliments have been endless.

• Pros: Gino and the staff are warm and professional.
• Cons: Parking, but it's not the fault of the salon...I'd walk a block or two for Gino!