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Local(215) 735-7430

256 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

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Giovanni and Pileggi
Local(215) 735-7430

256 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

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User Reviews of Giovanni and Pileggi

very nice job!

thank you all for mt gorgeous new look. top notch staff.
openlist - user review - 08/03/2008

Colorist/Stylist Jimmy

I had a really terrible coloring job done on my hair; it literally was a disaster. Jimmy took out the bad color, evened out my all-over color, and now it looks AMAZING. My hair came out to be exactly the color...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Perfect Philly salon

I am a philly native and have just visited Giovanni and Pileggi for the first time. I sat with Lauren for a cut and highlight and was more than satisfied with the result. It is the best haircut and color I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Stylist Jennifer

Was just in this past week with Jennifer and I must say, best cut and color i've ever had. Not only is her work amazing, i was taken on time and out of there in under an hour and a half. I showed her a picture...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Best salon in town

I have lived in Philadelphia for 11 years. I have been to almost every salon in the city and was never really happy with my hair. I went to giovanni and pileggi recently for the first time. I must say I could...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Fantastic experience!

I have been all over the city looking for a new stylist and salon that can give me what I ask for. As many people know this is not an easy thing to find. I went to Giovanni and Pileggi last week for a cut and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Stylist overbooked on my scheduled appointment- unable to do my hair

I had an appointment scheduled & appeared early to have my hair cut & colored. I had a formal to attend with my husband in the city. I appeared for my appointment & was approached by a woman who did not smile,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Sorry this one is getting only 2 stars. I hate getting my hair cut, because no one can seem to do it right. So I was referred here...and as a gift my fiance paid the 140 dollars they told him was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Best cut yet!

So after two years of only getting my hair cut when I went back home to Boston, I finally took a chance! I read the salon round up in Daily Candy and went with the one closest to my work- Giovanni & Pileggi....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Great cut

I always seem to lose a great hairstylist to a new career or a move, so when my last stylist left Luna I was truly up in arms. This was the 3rd time, yes the 3rd stylist and 3rd salon that I had to find. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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skunk girl won't be back

My former stylist could do a good job when she wanted to. How often is that? Based on my experience, only about 50% of the time. Twice she left me sitting in the chair with wet hair for 20 minutes or so while...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Response to aaliyah123

Jason is at his new salon JasonMatthew at 15th and Walnut!!!! Joyce, Kathy and Bernadette are there too!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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What a great place

I went to Giovanni and Pileggi this past Sat. before the try outs for the eagles cheerleaders. I wanted to look my best and figured I would go were the squad goes to get there hair done. Now I know why they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Saved my life!

I had recently had a really uneven cut. I was so upset and did not even know if it could be fixed. I went to Giovanni and Pileggi through a recommendation from a co-worker. I totally owe her one. My hair never...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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just okay

giovanni and pileggi is a decent hair salon. it's not as good anymore because jason isn't there and no one from the salon will give out his number! if anyone reads this and knows jason's contacts, please make...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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I feel sexyyyy and beautiful because of Christopher Harrison at Giovanni and Pileggi

Hello everyone, I just wanted to write a little something about my stylist Christopher Harrison (but he does go by Chris). I have been to Chris twice before today. The first time I went to get grown out high...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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Great Cuts and Color

WOW!! What a fabulous salon! Lauren, my stylist, is the best in the business. She always makes my hair look great from color to cut. I have to disagree with the last comment in saying the salon is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Overpriced bad hair cut! Don't let the Rittenhouse location fool you!

The only reason why anybody would think this is a good salon is because of the location and the ambiance of going to a Rittenhouse salon. I paid way too much money for the ugliest hair cut of my life. I don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Exceeded My Expectations!!!!! [Edit]

( Just wanted to point out that i rate it highly recommended instead of average. There was an error when i first posted.) When i decided it was time to get my hair cut after 3 years, i did a lot of research...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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Jody is a lifesaver!!!

About 7 years ago I showed up to G&P with a horrible hair disaster. Jody did corrective color and made my damaged hair look better than I could have imagined. I've been a loyal client of his ever since. He's...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Lauren is a GEM!

I recently had to leave another salon due to their unprofessionalism. I was very scared because I did have a wonderful experience in terms of hair results, and had a four year relationship with my prior...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Lauren is the best!

I have been seeing Lauren for the past two years and have been incredibly happy. She is so talented and always gives me exactly what I want. If you are looking for a great cut and color, definitely make an...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Want a great cut....go to Lauren!

I went to Giovanni and Pileggi recently craving a change in my very boring hair style. I went to Lauren and she did such a beautiful job with my cut. She gave me the perfect haircut for my lifestyle. In fact I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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christopher harrison at giovanni and pileggi ... amazing

i have been looking for a new stylist for some time now ... i moved here from nyc ... and most that i have tried were so-so .... but then a makeup artist at blue mercury refered me to christopher at giovanni...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Great salon!

I had my hair styled at Giovanni and Pileggi recentley. Jimmy did just what I wanted. It looked perfect. It was full and shiney and even lasted a couple days. He was also very fast which is important to me....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Go to Doug for a great cut!!!

Last week was my first time going to Giovanni and Pileggi . I was desperate for a good haircut. I went to Doug for my cut and style. He really did a fantastic job. My haircut is very stylish and easy for me to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Only place to go for great hair!

I have been to many salons in the philadelphia area. Some did an ok job. but I was never really impressed. At least not until I went to giovanni and pileggi. Since my first visit there about one month ago I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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They can do it all!!!

I have been going to Pileggi for years to get my hair cut and colored. Next month I am getting married and was not sure about how I wanted to do my hair. So I made an appointment for a trial updo at Giovanni...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Best at highlights!!!

I have been going to the same stylist for about 6 years and I was never was really satisfied with the result. So I decided to try Giovanni and Pileggi on 17th and walnut. I absolutly love my hair! It even...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Go to Giovanni Pileggi for the best hair cut and color!!!!!

I went to Giovanni Pileggi for a cut and color last week with Lauren. She did an amazing job. I finally found a stylist that listens to what I want instead of just doing what they want. My color is so rich and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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Only salon to go to!!!

I am a huge fan of Giovanni and Pileggi on 17th and walnut. It is the best salon in the philadelphia area. They are always up on the latest hair trends and services. They really do it all. A couple of years...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Best in the business!

I have been to salons all over the philadelphia area looking for the best salons. Giovannni and Pileggi is by far the best salon. They have it all!! The best stylists, colorists, etc. They even do great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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Haircolor pro's!!!!!

I was using the same colorist for the past 5 years and even when I wanted a change my hair always ended up lookong the same. I work right up the street from Giovanni and Pileggi on 17th and Walnut and decided...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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Best updo I have ever had!!

I came into town recently for one of my best friends weddings. I was so excited and happy for her, but the day of the wedding she told me she wanted us all to wear our hair up. I never like how anyone does my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Best stylists in the city!!

Thank god I found this place. I went to Giovanni and Pileggi recently for a haircut and highlight. It was my first time going there so I was a little nerous, but a girlfriend of mine highly recommended this...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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The best at cut and style!!

I have been going to Giovanni and Pileggi for about four years. Many different stylists there have cut and styled my hair and everytime I leave my hair looks incredible. They give me a cut that always looks so...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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Great at extentions!!!

About 2 months ago I decided to cut my long hair up to my shoulders because I was getting bored with it. What a mistake! I was so upset that I did that and knew that it would take forever to grow back. Well, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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#1 Salon in Philly!

I am a philadelphia native and have been to so many salons in the city, but none ever gave me what I really wanted. Then through a reccommendation I decided to try GIovanni and Pileggi. They did my hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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So perfect!!! Great for Brides!!!

I am getting married next month and have almost everything done, but I needed to find a stylist for my hair. I never were my hair up and wanted to for my big day and had no idea were to go. A friend of a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Outstanding!!

I have just moved to Philadelphia from New York for business. I have been going to the same stylist in New York for about 6 years and I was so nervous about finding my new stylist in Philadelphia. I decided to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Lauren Gerner - Best Hairdesser ever

LAUREN GERNER is so wonderful! She is so sharp and on the ball! This girl will NOT let you look bad. She is great to talk to about what your thinking about doing with your air or just asking her what she...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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I owe you G P!

I have been getting my hair done at salons around the city for years. The last place that I went didnt do that great of a job. So, I decided I would do it myself. What a disaster!!! My hair looked green when...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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I will never go to any other salon!!!

I have been going to Giovanni and Pileggi for years. From the time that I walk in to the time that I walk out I love everything about this place. My hair always looks so shiny, healthy, and stylish. Not to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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All around great place!

I have been going to Giovanni and Pileggi for the past year. Before I found G P I would hop around from salon to salon. It's very hard to find a good hair salon in this city. They are by far the best in this...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Great mens cuts!

I have been going to a barber almost my whole life. I was always getting the same haircut which I was so bored with. I work a few doors down from Giovanni and Pileggi on 17th and Walnut, so I decided to give...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Carol is Back....

I stopped in for a quick trim with my stylists, Jimmy & saw Carol who has been away for a period of time. She is one of the best manicurist and facial waxing techs I have had in this city for a long time. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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FANTASTIC!

I have been a client of Lauren's for about two years! I love how she does my hair so I will follow her anywhere. I just went to see her at her new location last week, and I am so thrilled. The salon is so...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Great haircut and style!

I have very short thin hair that does absolutly nothing. It was about time for my next haircut so I decided to try a new place. I walk by Giovanni and Pileggi on my was to work everyday so I figured I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Amazing style!

I had my future sister in-law's wedding last month. I was very nervous about looking and feeling my best so I asked around to find a good salon. Myvery good friend insisted that I go to Giovanni and Pileggi....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Great find!

I just went to Lauren at Giovanni and Pileggi for the first time yesterday! I have very long thin mousy brown hair and just needed a change. She put a beautiful caramel colored highlight in my hair. It looks...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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My hair looks incredible!

I just went to Giovanni and Pileggi and got my hair colored! I went from a bleached out blonde to a brunette bombshell! I was so nervous about going dark. I couldnt have asked for a better new color. I still...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Best color and cut in Philly!

I have been going to Giovanni and Pileggi for a couple months. I dont know what I would do without the very knowledgeable staff. They are so accomadating and always do exactly what I ask them to do. Not to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's difficult to find a great color and cut in Philly. I've found it here. I only go here when I am in town visiting my parents, so I can't vouch for specific stylists. However, I've had services…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Nothing but the best!!!

This place is unbelievable!!!! I would never guess that a place as great as G P could exist anywhere besides New York and L.A. This salon is so beautiful and the staff is outstanding. I highly recommened this...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Very impressive!

I have such long thick hair that is very hard to style without a good haircut. It is so hard to find a stylist that loves long hair and is good working with it. Most people just want to chop it off. So, I went...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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Perfect!!

I decieded to change my color last week and figured I could do it myself. I could not have been more wrong. I thought I had ruined my hair color. In a panic I called my friend and she refered me to Giovanni...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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Great color and haircuts!

I have been going to Jimmy at Giovanni and Pileggi for about 1 year. He is the best!!!! He always gives me exactly the look I am going for and makes sure my hair is always in the best condition. Its so nice to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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I love my hair extentions!

I have always had thin boring hair and have never been able to do anything about it. I finally decided to do some research on the great lengths hair extentions. I figured they work for jessica simpson and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Best for Brides!!!

My bridal party and I had our hair done at Giovanni and Pileggi for my wedding. I cant begin to express how great of a job all of the stylist did. All of my bridesmaids and myself were more than happy with our...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Worth the drive!!

I live about two hours away and have been going to salons close to my house for the past five years. Never beeing satisfied with the outcome of my hair i decided to venture into the city. I cant tell you how...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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Best styling and updo's in the city

I am getting married in september, and I have been to about 3 different places for trial updo's. I went to Giovanni's last friday with my mom and my sister. We were all blown away by this place. They gave me...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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Two thumbs up!!

I cant begin to tell you what a great salon this is. Best in the city, and I have been to almost all of them . The staff is so friendly, the location is right near my work and home, and the salon is very clean...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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I love my new hair!

I just went to Giovanni and Pileggi to get my hair colored for the first time. What a treat. from the moment I walked in to the time I left I was very pleased. Lauren did my new highlights and haircut. It is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Thanks G P!!!!!

I went to G P for the first time last week for highlights! I got exactly what I asked for. Not to mention the atmsphere is so proffesional and beautiful. I will definately be back!! Thanks G P for making me...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Best place in the city!!!

I have now been a client at G P for two years. I cant imagine going any other place. I always have great experience everytime I go, not to mention my hair always looks beautiful when I walk out. The staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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I found Lauren!

I was a client of Laurens when she worked at Pileggi on the square. Im so happy she decided to move to such a proffesional and beautiful salon. I was very satisfied with my experience at Giovanni and Pileggi....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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I Love this Place!!!

I had moved from New York to Philly about a year ago. I was nerous about finding a new salon. I went to G P through a referal. I am so thankful that I found this place. From the moment I walked in to the time...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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What a great place!!!!!

I just went to Giovanni and Pileggi for the first time last week. I cant believe I have lived in this city for four years and have not been there. I have been to about 5 different salons since I moved and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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Look No Further...try Lauren Gerner!

I was new to the city about 2 years ago and was worried I wouldn't find a hair stylist that would suit my needs. I was referred to Lauren by a friend and was immediately impressed with her skills. She...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Lauren Gerner *****

I have been a client of Lauren's for years. She is the best at what she does. From cuts to highights to extensions - she does it all. I highly recommend her for any of your hair needs! She rocks:)
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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best hair ever

I just got the best cut and highlights that iever had in my life. coming from new york there are a thousand great salons and i've been to a great number of them and you no what you can go to the best salon in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Best salon in the city

I have been to many salons in the past and have always left disappointed in my hair cut, but once I began going to G&P I have never recieved so many compliments. My stylist, Chris, does exactly what I want...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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User Review

although it goes against my better judgement to broadcast a discovery like this one, it would simply be bad karma not to recognize jody chappelle for his brilliant work at G and P. (how good hair can improve...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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Best hair salon in town

I've been going to giovanni & pileggi for years... proms...hair cuts & colour ..weddings everything! i wouldnt let anybody else TOUCH my hair.... andre used to cut my hair and Jeff but they are both gone...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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the best

hands down if you want the best hair cut in the city you must go to jody . he is by far the best stylist in the salon . his tech skills in cutting and coloring are probaly the best on the east coast. for sure...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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Wonderful Experience!

I don't know why there are people here complaining about this salon, I never had a better experience anywhere! I have been going to a "below average" salon for years and never had the nerve to go elsewhere for...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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SO worth it

I just moved to the city, and was terrified to try a new salon. Jason at Giovanni and Pileggi is AMAZING! I have never had so many compliments on a haircut. A friend of mine, seeing my hair for the first time...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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Such a Shame

I have been going to this salon for about 5 years ONLY because of the great haircuts. It surely was not the friendly and courteousness of the staff which kept me coming back. My last visit I went to see a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2004
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Best Haircut Ever!

I've been searching for a good stylist for years. I did a search online for "best salons in Phila" and read many reviews on G&P. I read a great review about Janine (a stylist at G&P on 17th & Walnut), and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2004
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One of the best haircuts ever

Only 15 minutes after leaving the salon, I've already received 2 compliments on my new cut. Janine was an excellent stylist. I expressed to her what I wanted, and she exceeded my expectations of a perfect cut....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2004
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Kathy Bonner

Giovanni and Pillegis is the best salon I have ever been to. I was a loyal client until my job moved me to San Diego and then Boston. I was never able to find a salon as remarkable as G&P's. Style, class...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2004
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100% worth it!

I've been going to Jason at 17th and Walnut for three years. He's nice, friendly, and is perfection! My colour is fantastic and my cuts even better! My hair stays silky for days after going there! Also, every...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2003
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recommend for perms

The staff at Giovanni and Pileggi can be rude and haughty. Don't go here for a manicure or pedicure; their focus is hair so everything else is secondary. I've been to G&P once for my hair for a spiral perm and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2003