Paparazzi Beauty Bar

Paparazzi Beauty Bar’s website claims "healthy hair is the standard," but my two most recent experiences have been far from that. In 2017 I had a GREAT sew in from Crystal and her team for my birthday, so I decided to splurge again in September 2024. Unfortunately my visit then for box braids left me with an inflamed scalp, tight braids, and hair loss. It took 10 hours, and the braider installed 7 PACKS of hair. To make matters worse, Crystal initially seemed to think it was caused by me not washing the braiding hair before ultimately offering a refund. Since I considered it a one-off given previous good experience, I did not leave a review at that time. In January 2025, I decided to try again, paying $390 for butt length twists. Crystal had seemed amenable and her previous work had been

Needed root coverage and a haircut. Didn't really know what to expect, but the color came out great and the shorter hairstyle has gotten me tons of compliments. And it was on time and didn't take 3 hours, which drives me crazy with my salon at home.

Be careful when going to this salon. I ordered a custom wig, where I got the service and hair all here at the salon, priced over 1100+. Expensive, but the quality was good, which is why I rated a 2 not a 1. I was going there frequently for a restyle, then I went to have my hair washed, which was supposed to be 3 hrs with a restyle. However I had work and couldn't come back until the next day, so I rented out a wig (that's a service that the salon provides) overpriced at that, it was over $130 for a overnight rental. When I went to pick up my hair the next day, I didn't notice that it wasn't my original wig, I noticed it was more sleek but I thought that was from the products she used. I ended up getting curls in my wig, and I asked her to leave them curled because I was going to work later

I got a silk press for the first time in 8 years. Crystal was fantastic! I was in the salon chair within 3 min. of my appointment time. She did an amazing job and my hair feels so so healthy and clean. I love it! My only one thing is that it ended up notably more expensive than I anticipated. No points off though because after assessing my hair and situation, recommendations were made to me. I didn't ask how much each thing would cost, and I consented to everything done. I don't treat myself to things often, and I know I needed to get my hair into a healthier place. Worth it. I plan to come back with my kiddo for her first salon experience!

Let me just share with you my amazing experience at Paparazzi Beauty Bar and with @iamcrystalrenee. I bought my first (and only) custom unit circa 2018 and it was beautiful. I loved her (my custom unit) and I felt so pretty. Since then I have toggled between braids and my custom and really gotten my moneys worth! I mean folks its' been 7 years! I mean I really wore her and put her to the test. I finally decided it might be time to get her a total tune up and sent her in to @iamcrystalrennee who brought her back to life with a shampoo, condition and styling. I mean she looks brand new and I feel brand new wearing her. This is an investment well worth the money. I am anxiously awaiting my new unit but in the meantime...I look fly! And if you don't know, Crystal is a total sweethear