Reviews of Salon Helena (Hairdressing)

Craig T Steichen

Great salon, friendly on time and always attentive to my requests. I've been seeing Kevin for 15 years and plan on staying.

Sonia SIL3NCE21

The young lady that did my hair was very nice and she did an amazing job.

kate moss

Kevin is the best =) I also love the vibe of the salon, you really feel indulgent coming here. I am so glad I have found this place!

Steve Bernikla

This is a great place for a style or color. The people are ALL wonderful. Stop going where you are now and check them out you'll be glad you did.

Kyle Wall

Could not be more satisfied. My entire experience was flawless from beginning to end. Highly recommended.

Jackie Karasz

Salon Helena did the hair and make-up for my daughter's wedding: Bride, Bridesmaids and Moms. It was a fabulous experience for all of us. Helena, LaCrisha and Daniela are a wonderful team. So talented and they made it look effortless. They have the wedding thing down to a science. The girls had fun and looked stunning!

Jonathan Sadler

My wife loves this salon! She and her close girlfriends have been going to this salon for a couple years now and they all are loyal because they each love it so much! My wife has had different stylist do her hair, had them to her hair for our wedding, and they did her makeup as well. No matter who she gets or what service she is seeing them for, she always loves it. She read the reviews and was shocked at some of the poor responses she read. She totally disagrees with just about anything negative regarding this salon. She loves the atmosphere, loves the service, and loves the feeling when she leaves. She hates spending money on her hair before going to Helena, and would get cheap cuts at places like SuperCuts. Now, she feels like she is betraying the salon by going anywhere else, even though we currently live out of state. You won't find a place like this one.

Meganamy94 .

I have been going to this salon for four years but I only get tinting treatments. They are very expensive but for the most part do a good job. They have a rewards system that exists but doesn't, I wish they were a little more organized with their promotions.

rachael mclennan

I went to salon Helena early in December for an acrylic french manicure with designs. Because it was a fill, I was quoted $35 over the phone with additional fees for repainting (an ombre paint job.) The woman who did my nails said she could do it with confidence. It looked nothing like what I asked for and when I started inquiring about it, she then revealed she'd never done it with the gel polish before and the failure took 2 hours. I'm understanding about people who don't yet have a talent in certain areas which is why I had a back-up idea that was simpler and should have been pursued instead. Had she been honest, I'd have left happy with my "back-up." Though I was clearly not happy, I was taken to the front desk where she wrote up my ticket for $48. I shamelessly did not leave a tip. I'd also like to clarify that though I don't know her name, it was NOT Katie (who is very good at what she does.)

Corie Crabtree

Great service and excellent staff!

Amy Weeks

Excellent place for haircut!!!!

Sandra Ruiz

I don't get my hair done as often as I should and really don't give it the attention it needs. I like the products they use in my hair it really leaves my hair feeling soft. Do a good job with my hair, my hair style is really simple but they always do a good job.

Sam Podio

Love this place! I'm new to Abq and was worried about finding a new hair dresser. I was a walk-in client and was happily welcomed and taken in right away. Helena is soooo nice! Daniela did my cut and she was fantastic! So easy to talk to and did my hair exactly like the photograph I showed her. I will continue to go back for the rest of my haircuts.

Yvonne Curtis

Nice Salon

Stephanie R

Helena is amazing, hands down, the best in ABQ. Don't waste your time going anywhere else!

Lorenzo Benavidez

My daughter loves this place

Nerds LTD Support

The best in the city

Sherrie Johnston

I WAS MORE THAN HAPPY WITH MY EXPERIENCE!!!! Helena is the best! I went to her with what was supposed to be just a trim from another salon.... I looked full on ridiculous! I wouldn't even leave my house. After seeing Helena, I was extremely happy to see what an amazing job she had done. She showed my how to style it different ways, as I have always had long hair, I didn't have a clue as to how to style it. My best friend of 30 years went with me to see Helena. After seeing how Helena fixed and styled my hair, she scheduled an appointment with Helena. Not only did she make an appointment, so did her mom and so did a mutual friend of ours. All 4 of us love Helena!!! I have and will continue to recommend Helena and her salon to everyone!

Annette Roche

Nice salon. Clean, good service. Kevin isa the best!

Jessica Thompson

What can I say, LaCrisha is the best! The girl works her magic on my hair every time, she is truly a stylist in every sense of the word and there are no limits to her talents. Wouldn't go anywhere else!

Keith Harrison

This review is for Jani. She cut my hair and it turned out great! She knew what she was talking about and had a response or suggestion for all of my questions/comments. Small girl who is great with her hands and a joy to be around! Passionate about what she does and isn't there to just go through the motions. The salon is very nice as well, all of the staff was very accommodating and friendly.

Frances Robinson

I have no idea where these good review are coming from. First of all, on December 1, 2018 -- the Salon's annual holiday gift bonus -- I prepaid $152.75 for future services -- it was supposed to be a 20% discount on future services. That never happened. Secondly, on January 23, 2019, Helena gave me a haircut and highlights. I brought in a picture showing how I wanted my hair (see the picture of actress Judith Dench). As you see by the following four pictures, THAT didn't happen either. When everything was done, Helena told me that within a week my hair would suddenly "burst" with highlights (yeah, I knew that wasn't going to happen, just like I knew my hair wasn't going to suddenly get shorter either). She kinda apologized saying that she "needs to get to know my hair". I paid approximately $235 (that includes tax) for a haircut and highlights I didn't receive. I've consulted an attorney, and, as humorous as it may sound, I may take the salon to Small Claims Court. That's A LOT of money to pay for nothing.

Peter Gallegos

Great place to get ur hair done, my wife loves it

John Marrs

My wife looks fabulous!! She feels marvelous! Great job Lida!

N Moya

Came for a lash lift and don't think it my lashes look any different than when I went in. The girl made sure I was comfortable and didn't burn me but I think she is not experienced with lash lifts. At the end she said she was putting water on my lashes. I'm pretty sure when you perm you're not supposed to use any water as it can take out the perm. My lashes had no curl afterwards. For $50-60 for the service it was a waste. I also asked the girl afterwards if I need to avoid touching my eyes or getting water on them. She said no that I can put mascara on right away and proceed as normal. From my last flashlift experience this was not the case I was told to avoid touching my lashes for 24hrs to prevent from ruining the curls.

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I made an appt here after I got turned away from Pardo's for being 10 mins late. Thank God I did. Helena did my hair & she is the last of a dying breed. A gorgeous, hot woman on the outside whose heart of gold shines just as bright from within. Her intelligence was obvious when she put my esteemed dermatologist to shame by offering many more suggestions & solutions to my hair concerns. She genuinely cared & wasn't there just to take my money. This is an inspiring, successful woman that our children should be looking up to! Thanks Helena

Spencer Faunt

My wife and I love this salon! The salon has the most friendliest staff and they make you feel at home when you are there. Every service they offer is 5 star. Check out their new salt room. It's a wonderful, relaxing experience!

Anthony Hamblin

Good work.

Angela Durham

Accommodations are wonderful, attentive, knowledgeable, supportive and friendly.

Iris Lopez

Amazing salon, with great quality service and staff! Highly recommend them all but Lida has stellar professional skills and years of experience coupled with true passion, book with her today! My hair care will never lack again, I'm here indefinitely. Gracias, see you soon :).

Vanessa Trevino

I would never recommend this place for eyelash extensions. It's over priced for the kind of job they do. The lady Daniella made my eye lashes look clumpy and looked horrible. They weren't even and some lashes we're dangling. She also got my eyes stuck together and there were some hairs poking my eye. Never will return for eyelash extensions again!

Ginger Johnson

I went in for a root retouch, and the stylist thought I was there for extensions. She was rough and yanked my head around. I let her trim my hair. She cut one side 3 inches shorter than the other. This is the worst salon.

Calvin Romero

Awesome Customer Appreciation event!

Melanie Staten

Had a great experience there this week! Helena was quick and super friendly. The whole facility was professional and a fun place to get my hair done.

Cecilia Rojas

Wonderful, talented staff and pleasant establishment.

Lisa Midkiff

Very pleased I found this hair salon. It is as lovely and relaxing as can be, and the most professional salon I have been to. My hair cut was perfect. This was my first visit, and I will not hesitate to return. I highly recommend it. Thank you for the great cut and experience. It was worth my hour drive to town.

Gina Romo

I usally never go to a place like this only because Im always in a hurry and only go for a trim first time here and it was

Rachel Barthell

When you get to the salon you wait in their adorable cafe area that has a full bar of different smoothies and drinks. I got my cut done by Angela and she did an amazing job, she explained what she was doing and why it would work for my hair to make it look like the pictures I had shown her. Before this experience I have never had a truly outstanding cut and today my hair looks exactly like the photos I brought in. I made my next appointment and I can't wait to go back. The prices are wonderful and the atmosphere and friendly front staff is a great benefit. I will most definitely be a long term customer here.

Nova Shoopman

I do not recommend the new girl that they hired. She seemed very rushed and made my hair look nothing like the picture I showed her! I paid $160 for service that was rushed and not what I asked for at all.

Vito Monteleon

Excellent salon; whether a stylish full spectrum hair treatment for my Lady or a simple GI-style trim for me. A skilled team, but Kevin is our go-to guy.

Jay James

Pretty good. A little overpriced.

Mom B

Helena is a talented hair artist but you need to plan ahead if you want a cut. She is busy and books out quickly.

Cyd Frazier

Awesome salon, beautiful inside and everyone so nice and friendly!

Yolanda Hermosillo

Stina is my new found hair dresser. Thanks so much.

Dawson McKay

LOVE Salon Helena! The staff is amazing and you won't get better attention anywhere.

Michelle Trujillo

Love this place!!

Cristina Flores

Always a pleasure to get a haircut here! People are super nice!

Tony&Sheila Perez

Today was the first time going to Salon Helena and Shawna Powell was my hairstylist. My experience was awesome!!! Shawna is very nice and new what she was doing. I got a haircut with highlights and I love what my hair looks like. I lived in NM for 10 years and I have never got such great results. The salon was clean and I felt very comfortable. I will definitely keep going to Salon Helena

Maria Dernocoeur

Only place in town to have my curls set.

dianna sigler

Love the service! Staff make you very comfortable and do exactly what you ask for!!