Hair Trends is located on 727 South Crouse Ave. and is a salon dedicated to its customers. The salon is built on the belief that what the customer wants is the utmost importance. Hair Trends is one of the longest running salons on the Hill and caters to the diverse population at both Syracuse University and the city. Hair Trends’ phone is 315-476-1942 with hours Monday through Friday from 9 am – 7 pm and Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm, with Sundays closed. Hair Trends has special promotions for new customers including $40 manicure and pedicure, 20% off hair color and highlights, and 15% off any products. The salon offers women and men hair service, color services, nails and waxing.

Website: http://garbossyracuse.com/

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Innovations Salon and Day Spa is slightly farther away than some of the other salons on SyrGuide but it offers an extensive list of services from hair specializations, to teeth whitening, to acupuncture. It is a relaxation getaway, offering beauty services from head to toe. Their goal is to have you leave here feeling beautiful, pampered and serene.  It’s located at 3627 Route 31 Liverpool. The prices are slightly more expensive but it is extremely nice and luxurious for a day trip of beauty treatment.

Innovations offers specials and events such as their “sauna detox” and “iHealth Fitness Program”, which is a 6-week challenge. They also have a “body remodeler” and a video posted to go along with it. The “body remodeler” was highlighted on a news channel in Syracuse somewhat recently. This segment can be found next to the Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube applications where you can find out even more about Innovations Salon. On their website they have a full list of their staff with detailed descriptions of their qualifications. Innovations also offers “elegance on site” where professionally trained beauticians come to wherever you would like including your office, doorstep, or event. The salon newly offers a discounted “teen price” for an individual look without breaking the bank.

Website: https://www.innovationssalonanddayspa.com/

Encore Salon and Day Spa offers a variety of beauty services including hair services, spa treatments, make up, tanning and bridal treatments. It’s located at 203 South Main Street in Syracuse, which is only 15 minutes from the Syracuse University campus.

The tanning at Encore Salon and Day Spa is completely natural. Made of 100% natural ingredients, it contains no alcohols, no preservatives, no oils, no perfumes, no parabans, and no odors. These tans come out rich and natural looking. This is a different process than a bed service where one would go in and lay for 10-12 minutes repetitively. An initial full body natural tan is $40. A face and neck tan or a legs only ten are both $20 dollars each.

Don’t want to leave home? They also do custom “tan and tini” parties. Encore also offers massage therapy with therapeutic Swedish massages, deep tissue massages, and reflexology, involving acupressure, massages.  Besides doing your make up for you, you can also go to Encore for a “makeover lesson” for $70 and use the tips you learned in the future. Haircuts are a fair price of $35, similar to many of the other salons.

Website: https://www.encoredayspa.com/

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This is more of a specialty salon for hair only. Mackenzie Elizabeth Salon offers detailed descriptions and very specific services. If you’re very particular about your hair this might be a good place to try. The salon is very one on one. They will take your specific wants into consideration and really work for what the hair you desire. They also do make-up treatments including custom blended application and eyelash extensions. Mackenzie Elizabeth Salon also provides for large bridal parties, doing their hair and makeup. One of the unique things they offer is chemical straightening. There two options include the Simply Smooth Keratin Treatment and the Japanese Ionic Straightening. The Japanese Ionic Straightening takes 3 hours and the cost is $320.

Website: www.mckenzieelizabethsalon.com

Location

3452 W Genesee St Ste 1
Syracuse, NY 13209

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Paparazzi Day Spa Salon and Boutique is located in Liverpool and offers a whole experience for the wellness of one’s being. This salon is supposed to “strengthen and nurture one’s entire being- mind, body and spirit.” As soon as you enter, you should feel pampered and serene due to the attention you receive and the relaxed atmosphere. This salon is for both men and woman wishing to keep their look fresh, change their look completely, or just wanting a getaway escape. “Indulge your Senses,” is their cafe newly opened in the salon. Pick from many different cold and hot yummy coffee, chocolate and smoothy related beverages.

They offer an abundance of different hair care including cuts, colors, treatments, re-juvinizers, and stylings. Prices range depending on what you want, but an estimated price for each is located on their website though they say prices can change at any time. Paparazzi also takes pride in the products they use with a full list and description of the brands and functions, only using the best lines for performance and quality. They have a health and fitness area located within, as well.

A nice advantage of this spa is you can both purchase a gift card online, as well as schedule an appointment on line so you don’t have to drive there if you’re in a hurry or remember at a time when the store is closed. Monday’s the salon is only open for gift card holders and appointment bookings and Sunday the salon is closed altogether. Tuesday through Saturday the salon is open.

Website: http://www.paparazzidayspa.com/

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SalonFX Salon and Tanning is right on Syracuse University campus, located on S. Crouse Ave next to Varsity, the restaurant. They offer an array of services from hair to nails to facials and waxing. StudioFX offers ethnic hair services as well with creative styling, blowouts, braiding with extensions, color, weaves, perms and more. Their prices for these range from $45 to $125 depending on what you plan to get done.

The salon was opened in 1974 and they continue to offer a fun and energetic atmosphere specializing in ethnic styles.They’re always sending their team to new educational classes to keep up on the hottest trends and techniques. You can also schedule appointments online based upon what you’d like done. On their website they have a phone number for easy access to information or appointments and also include a whole list of their products used. There number though is, (315) 475-4471.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Salon-FX-304237723055696/

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Hakuna Matata is strictly a tanning salon located in Geddes Plaza, 527 Charles Avenue in Syracuse, right off West Genesee Street. It is extremely client-friendly based. The salon offers complimentary coffee, a kids area and a vanity space to fix your hair and make up after you’ve tanned. They strongly stress the therapeutic values of tanning as well. Their appliances are state of the art and the environment of their salon is vibrant with great service.

Hakuna Matata also has the largest selection of lotions in Central New York. This aspect, along with the friendly, bright service and the emphasis on healthy tanning, Hakuna Matata is good for both the first timer and pro. Lotions and friendly service will help make you feel safer and more confortable when tanning and if you already know the ropes they have new and exciting things. Another great quality is that they are open every day of the week. Monday through Friday their hours are 9am to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday its 9am to 6pm. Their waiting room is very warm and welcoming and they have 22  laying beds and 2 stand up beds.

Hakuna Matata is big on privacy and cleanliness of their beds. Their staff has attended “Smart Tan” where they were trained and certified. Hakuna Matata is owned by Joe and Kris Contini who both just earned their Master’s Certificates in Smart Tanning, meaning they had to complete certifications in sales, first impressions, skin care and spray-ons, as well as basic technical certification. Even though Hakuna Matata is somewhat new they have won a number of awards, including top 250 salons in the country by “Looking Fit” magazine and “Tanning Trend” magazine did a feature on them for being innovative, bright, and top of the line, using Erogoline tanning beds and booths.

“Wildberry 600″ is Hakuna Matata’s Ultimate tanning bed.  This bed features 46 turbo powered 160-watt body lamps, neck and shoulder tanners, 3 ultra high-pressure adjustable facial lamps, air conditioning, aqua mist (which neutralizes the “after-tan” odor), aromatherapy, and a full sound stereo system and voice guide. The maximum exposure for this bed is 12 minutes.  But if you’re looking for their most powerful, it’s the “Classic 650”.  It’s an extra wide bed with 170-watt high intensity lamps and 12 ultra high-pressure lamps that run down the length of the canopy.  Even though this seems unbearably hot you will stay comfortable due to the air conditioning and full stereo sound system.

Just a beginner? They do then have less intense beds, which are less costly as well. “Groovin’” is the Advantage 350 tanning bed that is a little roomier. The bed is made to completely surround you so you get a well-balanced tan. This bed is only $9 for a one-time use and a one-week is $20.

On Hakuna Matata’s website they have coupons you can print off and use, adding to their emphasis on customer value. It also shows their new deal on spray tanning and their new heated airbrush tanning. They also offer a small online store of gift cards and featured lotions. Hakuna Matata can be found on Facebook and Twitter or can be contacted by phone and email. Best part for students of Syracuse University or near by, this is only 10 minutes away from campus!

Website: https://www.hmtan.com

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Garbo’s Salon offers a collection of services consisting of hair, tanning, spa and skin care. They are located on Crouse Ave perpendicular to Marshall St. where most Syracuse University students are extremely familiar with. Garbo’s  is next to Feagan’s and across from Bruger’s Bagels. Garbo’s was created in 1996 and has stayed relevant providing their staff with the most up to date education. To enter you walk up two flights of stairs to get to the main entrance. Hair treatments and tanning are done on this floor and if you walk back down one flight then you’re at the level for nails, other spa treatments and skin care. Garbo’s is fresh faced and clean upon entry. They have two nice waiting rooms on each level and the service is helpful.

In regards to tanning they have three different type beds. They have the Cancun, the Bahama, and the Aruba, which increase in price as said. Their basic single session starts at $7 and ranges to $10.They also have packages for one week, one month, one semester and the year. Besides the semester and school year package, the package prices are all the same for the different beds. Ladies haircuts are $35 and men’s are $20.  Garbo’s offers all different types of coloring and highlights along with cuts and styles. They also have deals such as “Manicure Mondays”, “Waxing Wednesdays”, and “Therapeutic Thursdays”. Since they cater mainly to SU students and people around the area they understand busy schedules and are accommodating, extending their hours to fit the needs of their clients. On their website, it gives you pictures and a brief description of everyone who works there if you want to find out about a stylist ahead of time. They have a Twitter and a Facebook, which gives you updates and discounts as the year goes on. The only days they are closed are Sundays.

Website: https://garbossalons.com/

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