Carla is the BEST. Convinced my husband to come here and he was happy with both his first, and now second, haircut with Carla, both very different. She listens and gives you what you want. Ive come to Balance for years and Carla is one of the best cutters ever. She is also funny, kind, decent, and accommodating. Plus, the salon has fun energy! Great place to get cut and color and just hang out - scads of fun folks drop by. During CV-19 Carla has been scrupulous about sanitizing, enforcing social distance, and mask wearing. You cant go wrong here!

All time fave hair salon in JC. Dana is ridiculously talented and awesome to be around. Plus she’s always educating herself on her craft, Which always makes you feel more confident as a client. The owner has been generous and hilarious each time I’ve seen her. It’s a different, edgier, more authentic kiki vibe. Sweetest little punk vibes you ever did see. They are very good at helping push and support doing something different with your hair or seeing that you really just want something beautiful and natural and either way they will bang it out in a way that you’re super happy with.

My husband and I have been going to Balance for over 10 years. Even though we’ve moved fromJersey City, we still come here, from45 min away. Carla and her staff, in particular Sasha, always listen to what you want and offer suggestions if you don’t know. I’ve always left loving my cut, color, highlights, etc. You feel part of a community coming here, and we highly recommend them.Regarding COVID-19, Carla has taken extreme precautions to keep her customers and her staff safe. I felt completely comfortable at my appointment, which was 90 min long.

Loved my experience here today! Everyone that works here is so super sweet and kind. I felt so comfortable and safe. They take your temperature upon arrival and wore masks gloves and shields. I really appreciated it!! Had my roots bleached by Dolly and she killed it!!

I’ve been going to Sasha for many years now and my most recent visit was my first big outing since Covid began 5 months ago. I was very relieved to see the procedures they put in place to ensure a safe and comfortable environment. I really do appreciate the steps they took. It’s always an adventure there and I’m always happy with my hair.

Very rude. A simple misunderstanding and the pink haired stylist gives some passive aggressive response, then goes inside to say what I could imagine werent the nicest things. Too bad, Id like to support a friend but I wouldnt give a single red cent to that place.

Long time customer - love Balance Salon! Great cuts and color in fun atmosphere.

This is the coolest, hippest spot in Jersey City! Carla, aside from being an amazing stylist and hair-cutter, is so much fun to hang out with and shoot the breeze. Theyre always throwing parties and hosting events there and its just fun to hang out there even if youre not getting your hair cut. Prices are also cheaper than most salons but you cant get that kind of service anywhere else - thats a fact!

I LOVE this place! The staff is super nice and awesome at their job! I would totally go back for another haircut!

This place should be world famous! Ive been going here for over 10 years. The staff is so cool but still nice to you. They make you look fabulous while making you feel like family.Balance is famous for their wild cuts and colors but dont be intimidated. Theyll give you an a-line or buzzcut if thats what youre looking for.I dont think they list it under their services, but Sashi does eyebrow shaping!They also host art shows, host on JC Fridays, movie nights and events from time to time and its always the best vibe with the best people when they do.When my friends from out of town come visit Jersey City and ask where I like to hang out, I tell them theres this punk rock ufo-themed hair salon I like to hang out at a lot. Im not kidding. Carla (owner) is a pillar of the downtown Jersey City community who is always a part of community events and raffles off a free haircut and color every month for charity.Best stylists in JC. Best people in JC. Best vibe. Best place.

All the people that work there are great!!! Carla the owner its sooo professional and super nice!!! I higly recommend this place...this is the only place where i get a hair cut for me and my daughter

Balance is a wonderful place to get your hair done. I always go to get my hair cut and then follow up with a bang trim for a good price. It is difficult to find someone who is good at cutting bangs and these ladies know how to do it right! The staff are extremely friendly, accommodating, and welcoming. They are super flexible with scheduling and almost always availability for same day haircuts which is super convenient. I always leave loving my new haircut! Thank you!

Really lovely staff! They worked around my difficult schedule. Im thrilled with my cut from Joey, who walked me though each step of my semi-drastic cut. Carla, the owner, is also a delight.

LOVE Balance Salon! Been going for 14 years and never ever disappointed. I get exactly what I ask for every time. Most skills and funky Salon in Jersey City

Carla takes great care of her customers

Another snowy day in Jersey City... And Carla is holding it down and styling it up. Not only a great haircut but a friendly face with great stories and lots of laughs!

Friendly, fun, and way ahead of the curve. I’ve been a client of Balance since it opened many, many moons ago. Never disappoints. Stylish and affordable. Can’t recommend enough.

Best hair spot in JC

I started getting my hair cut by Carla about 8 years ago. I wont go anywhere else, which is saying something since I live 600 miles away from Jersey City! My hair looks great for 6 or more months after Carla cuts it, and the only styling I have to do is wash it and sleep on it. Plus, hanging out at Balance for a few hours is food for the soul.

Carla is the best. If you like great hair cuts in a funky, trippy environment, this is the place for you.

This place is everything. Carla is the best. Always keeps me looking fresh. Love this place and th whole staff. No place like it.

Always friendly and fun atmosphere. Been going for years and everyone is groovy.

Playing Punk and New Wave in the back ground. Carla, the owner, is one of the best hairstylists around. I travel across state lines to get my cut.

My partner and I have been going to Balance for hair cuts for 10 years now. We consider everyone at the salon our friends after all that time, but the reason we keep going back is Carlas excellent customer service. My partner has a full head of hair and she always listens to his thoughts and desires before each cut, taking obvious care to give him exactly what hes hoping for; I have, well ... a lot less to work with. But that doesnt stop Carla from giving my cut just as much attention. She always gives her best so that we feel great about ourselves when we leave, and shes a very creative and talented stylist. Balance is a downtown Jersey City institution and, although we moved into Manhattan a couple of years ago, we honestly cant imagine getting our hair cut anywhere else or by anyone else.

Quality cuts and hair coloring with fun staff

Best haircut I have had in years. It grew out so well I havent needed a new cut for months.

Great haircut!

I LOVE Balance- they saved my hair. After getting a HORRIBLE haircut from a place down the road (they refused to fix it without charging me) I went to Balance- I live across the street and love the styles I see coming out. Figured they could save my hair/give me the cut I actually wanted. It took about an hour to undo the damage the prior place did, but the woman who cut my hair (I feel horrible- cant remember her name! Black hair, young) did a beautiful job, showed me how to style my new pixie (I am IN LOVE with it) and was super kind about the very flustered way I came into the shop. I will 100% go back any time. Cant beat this place!

I moved pretty far away and I still drive all the way back for a haircut from Carla

Great management. Affordable but quality

My favor hair place to get groovy.

First time I went to Balance, I LOVED my haircut. Best haircut ever. I went back again, but the girl who cut it the first time didnt work there anymore. They couldnt tell me where she went. So, went to another girl. While cutting my hair, she was too busy talking to the other clients and stylists, that while she was using thinning shears on my hair, she made me nearly bald in the back of my head. Mind you, thinning shears are used on those with thick hair. I didnt realize even how bad it was until I went outside in the cold and acutally felt the cold hair on my scalp. I have NEVER felt that before. Called the owner the next day and she made an appt for me to come see her. I really just wanted my $65 back. But she wanted to fix it. So, I showed her the same pic that I showed the first girl- I figured the back of the hair would grow back and I would be ok if I at least got the cut I wanted. OMG- she butchered my hair. And I dont say that lightly. It was the shortest I have ever had my thick wavey hair, up about ear length. Nothing like I wanted. Horrible. And I think she knew it. The worst part is, when she was making the appt for me to go back to have her fix it, she didnt want me to go in when the first girl that butchered my hair, was there bc she didnt want her to feel bad This tells me that she doesnt talk to them when they make mistakes, so they keep making them. And will never learn and just keep ruining peoples hair and lives. Its been over a 1 1/2 yrs now, and the back of my scalp has never grown back the same. Go at your own risk!

Carla felt like family the first time I spoke to her on the phone...I just knew it was the right place and never stopped going back

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Sasha is AMAZING.

Great haircut. Every time.

Super friendly

Great and talented people

Great hair cuts.