Philip Pelusi Salon Fox Chapel

This is for hair and makeup services at Philips Pelusi Fox Chapel. If I could, I would give them a BOLD, NEGATIVE 5 star review severallll times. Terrible is the word. They do not have the right equipment or products to provide either of these services. The curlers are ancient and do not even heat the hair, the makeup quality is terrible. The boxes that were fished out to do my makeup looked they were purchased years ago from a garage sale. Makeup brushes were not washed. Talk about hygiene. For your face. Wowww. The person who did my hair and makeup did spend time on my hair but with age old equipment what do you expect? I was supposed to get soft curls and this is how my hair looked as soon as I reached home and then 1 hour later for the photoshoot. NO CURLS, not even a hint of curls. Can you even believe a curling iron was used looking at the photos? I had stressed repeatedly that I did not want to take any chances as it was my maternity shoot but the results were horrible. No consultation was provided prior to this, nothing offered even though I emailed, sent photos and requested one. My makeup thats another story.. I could see the people in the salon, their own co-workers, looking at me a little taken aback as my face was being painted on. I knew it wouldnt turn out good (chair was turned back to the mirror). When I got up to see the end result, I immediately fought back tears. My makeup was like layers on a cake. THICK, several layered foundation that you could see all the strokes of. The powders used - setting powder, eyeshadows were all like dust sitting on my face. Again, with the quality of makeup products they use, the age-old makeup kits and dirty brushes what do they expect? And the neck was completelyyyyy ignored. Thats makeup basics 101. So while my face looked like Fizbo the clown, my neck was stark naked. Not even a touch of foundation. I came home and my husband just looked at me quietly. I immediately washed my face and ended up doing my makeup myself in the car on the way to the shoot. Thats another thing. A 1 hour 45 appointment took 2 hour 15 mins making me rush to my shoot as I had to rush home, strip my face of all that they had put on. I dont have any photos because I didnt want to scar my future self with any mementos of the HORRIBLE makeup. Also, my hairline was caked with the powder and foundation used. I didnt have time to wash my hair and ended up having to use a new wet beauty blender to dab the products out. If I could, I wouldnt even let a person I dont like get their makeup hair done here. This salon REALLYYY needs to upgrade the products and equipment they use and to stop promising they can provide any of these services. My 12 year old niece can do a better job of hair and makeup than them!
Mar 13th, 2023

This place is pretty expensive and you don't get the care you would at Isle of You or maybe another boutique salon. It's a lot of selling you to come back and the cut itself is similar to a cut at Great Clips.
Mar 4th, 2023

Mar 2nd, 2023

I shouldve left this a long time ago. I have fine hair and never in my life could find a place (chain, small) that could cut my hair and leave it feeling fresh and feeling like it had volume, until I went here a few years ago. Every single stylist has skill and training. From start to finish that interact with you to get you exactly what you want. Will always go back!
Feb 25th, 2023

I wanted a haircut before the holidays and my usual stylist in Shadyside is not available. This salon gave me a same day appointment and may be this is why it is available. I have short hair and had a haircut with Rheanna. I only need the lower part of the back cleaned, but she cut the upper part as well and it is uneven. I have an almost bald patch in the back. Doesn't know how to do soft layers. If you have short hair, ask for someone else. Will get my usual stylist to fix the haircut next week.
Jan 26th, 2023