Woodley & Bunny

09/27/2008 Posted by briannabee

Ok, so I've been going to W&B since November. The first time I went in, my colorist turned my hair green. Apparently the toner she used was "mislabeled". I went in the next morning and it was corrected and all was forgiven. I went back, again and again, and never quite got what I was asking for. I didn't want to change stylists either because I was getting married in the summer and didn't want a new stylist to screw it up even more. So I got married, my hair got longer, I was really blond, and always felt like I was getting slightly cheated by W&B. When I had my hair blown out after my cut and color, they always managed to style my hair a la Jennifer Anniston circa Friends. Definitely not the look I'm going for- I do live in Williamsburg after all. So this last month, when I went in to get my hair done, I asked to go slightly darker. Sure, they said, no problem. I leave with my hair still quite blond, blown out like Jennifer, and with green streaks framing my face. This I had a problem with. The total for my bill was something like 385, including tip, and I have never felt more ripped off in my entire life. I called the next morning and asked to speak to my stylist but she was off until 3 days later. I told the receptionist about my hair color and I asked for the manager to call me back. He never did. I called again and left a message. MY CALL WAS NEVER RETURNED! I left for a month long business trip with green streaks in my hair. Luckily with some toner and shimmer lights I was able to get the green to fade within the next two weeks. But still, the damage was done, and I will never go back to W&B. Not recommended!

Pros: convienant location (if you live in williamsburg)

Cons: ineffiecient managment

08/20/2008 Posted by bmur

Ok, getting a haircut can be stressful, especially somewhere new. The last thing on the planet we want is a bad one because, let's face it, it's a miserable situation. Having just moved to the city, and in desperate need of a cut, I found W & B right here on Citysearch. I was put off by some of the reviews, but bit the bullet and went anyway. I scheduled a consult, in case I had one of the so-called "dreaded hair stylists" (whom I now believe to be mythological creatures at this place) and got Ginger. I have long, thick, unruly hair (and I like it that way) but it needed some shape, and my bangs were way too long. Ginger fit me in after we talked (immediately), got me a beer (free!) and went to work. I'd never had a razor cut before so as she shred (yes, shred) through my hair, I got nervous seeing so much of it fall on the ground. By the end, I was worried about my natural layers turning into choppy flips... But, lo and behold, she knew exactly what she was doing (imagine that). I still cannot tell how she got rid of so much of my thick hair without it looking any different (even the length is still there), and the only difference is how much lighter my head feels. Addressing some of the other issues that initially deterred me from other reviews: The front-desk staff: from the telephone, to my check-in and payment, I have absolutely no complaints. When I made my consult, the guy on the other end listened to me vaguely describe my hair type, and he appointed me to Ginger, who he thought would know what to do (and she did). Totally polite, no attitude. Price: Yep, it's a bit of a woe to the wallet. But: you get what you pay for! I once paid for a quick, cheapish cut in a moment of weakness and it was absolutely terrible. I have learned my lesson since. I am now a W & B lifer and I'll swear by them until the end!

Pros: Atmosphere, products, free beverages, best hair massage/wash ever, and Ginger!

Cons: Pricey, but worth it