Hair by Stephanie Lee
Rated 5★ by 97 reviewers
Hair by Stephanie Lee offers hair salon services, haircuts, hair color, and much more in Hamden, Connecticut. Transform your look with personalized styling and expert color artistry by Stephanie Lee that brings out your unique beauty and leaves you feeling confident and refreshed. Book your appointment today!
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Rated 5★ by 97 reviewers
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Had an amazing experience with Stephanie! She is so sweet and caring. She takes the time t...more
Stephanie did an amazing job! She gave life to my dull looking hair!
Stephanie was great! Took her time to listen to what I wanted for my color and cut and als...more
I loved my highlight and cut with Stephanie— this was my first visit and it was excellent ...more
Stephanie Lee, at Sage on Whitney is a hair magician. She gave me exactly what I wanted an...more
Stephanie was awesome ! Super nice & efficient. Will absolutely be back :)
My daughter went to see Stephanie prior to her wedding trial, for a baliage treatment, and...more
I went into the salon with my hair looking dull and in need of a good trim. The owner Step...more
Stephanie is very knowledgeable when it comes to taking care of your hair. She gave me a ...more
It was my first time seeing a new hairdresser after moving to the area. Stephanie was phen...more
Stephanie did an amazing job with my hair - I got a cut, blow-dry, and then a style! I rec...more
Stephanie was so sweet and attentive to what I wanted for my hair. I am so happy with my p...more
Stephanie‘s knowledge of hair color and just the right cut, my hair feels healthy and so...more
Loved my experience with Stephanie. I hadn’t gone to a salon in over a year, but I was bor...more
So friendly to talk to, really knowledgeable about color, and open to discussing different...more
Stephanie is a great stylist! I loved my cut/color and genuinely enjoyed my visit with her...more
I always look forward to my appointments with Stephanie. She gives an amazing haircut and ...more
My 15 year old daughter went to Stephanie for the first time after a bad haircut at anothe...more
Stephanie Is the Kindness and the best hairdresser I ever met. Me and my daughter love goi...more
Stephanie did an amazing job on highlights! Highly highly recommend if you’re looking for ...more
I love Steph’s expertise. My hair always looks terrible when I arrive and beautiful when I...more
Steph is the BEST. She is very skilled at what she does and always listens and does whatev...more
I had an amazing experience with my hairdresser Stephanie! I have been going to her for ov...more
Stephanie is hands down the best hairdresser I’ve ever had. She truly knows what she’s doi...more
Great with color and style!
Stephanie is not only an amazing hair dresser but she’s personable, kind, and always greet...more
Grey haired guy - Stephanie has been my go-to for years!
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Meet your stylist
I am a very loving, loyal, hardworking and honest woman who wears her heart on her sleeve. I don't give up on anything easily and when my heart is set on something I strive to make it happen no matter what it may take. Becoming a hairdresser was more than I ever imagined it to be, I am living my soul purpose and there is no greater gift. I have been through a lot in life already from navigating being a widowed mom to finding a beautiful love and a hunger for life again. The journey isn't always...more
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Hair by Stephanie Lee is located at 3208 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 in New Haven County. We offer complete hair services including women's haircuts, men's haircuts, children's haircuts, Deva cuts for curly hair, professional blowouts, updos for special occasions, hair color including highlights and color correction, bridal services with trial and wedding day styling, hair extensions, smoothing treatments, and conditioning treatments. Full-service salon serving Hamden, North Haven, Cheshire, Wallingford, New Haven, and New Haven County.
Haircut services include women's haircut customized to your style, women's haircut and blow-dry complete service with professional styling, men's haircut tailored to individual preferences, child's haircut designed for younger clients, and Deva cut specialized technique for curly hair cutting dry curl-by-curl. All haircuts include consultation to discuss your desired style. Professional cutting for all hair types and ages with expert styling.
Deva cut is specialized haircut technique specifically for curly hair. This unique method involves cutting hair while dry, curl-by-curl, to respect each curl's natural pattern and shape. Unlike traditional wet cutting, Deva cutting allows stylist to see exactly how curls fall naturally, creating customized shape that enhances your curl pattern. Results in bouncy, defined curls with reduced frizz and better shape. Ideal for anyone with naturally curly, wavy, or textured hair wanting to embrace their natural texture.
Hair color services include color service for gray coverage or color change, color with haircut complete package, color with blow-dry including professional styling, partial highlights using minimum foils in key areas for dimension, full highlights for maximum lightness and dimension, color correction specialized service fixing previous color mishaps, and combination packages for medium or long hair including color with haircut and blow-dry. Customized color services for any desired look.
Partial highlights use minimum number of foils applied in key areas, typically crown and around face, for targeted dimensional lightness. More subtle and natural enhancement focusing on most visible areas. Full highlights cover entire head for maximum lightness and dimension throughout all hair. More dramatic overall brightening visible from every angle. Choose partial for face-framing brightness and lower maintenance or full for comprehensive all-over lightness and maximum impact.
Yes, color correction is highly specialized time-intensive corrective service designed to fix hair color tone and address previous color mishaps, unwanted tones, box dye issues, or botched color jobs. Complex process may require multiple steps including color removal, toning, and recoloring to achieve desired result. Consultation required to assess current condition, discuss realistic expectations, and create correction plan. Expertise in transforming color disasters into beautiful results.
Bridal services include bridal updo trial necessary practice session prior to wedding day to test and perfect updo style ensuring you're confident and satisfied with your look, and bride updo final professional execution of wedding day updo performed with precision and care for your special day. Trial allows experimentation with different styles, accessories, and techniques. Wedding day service ensures flawless polished updo that lasts throughout celebration.
Yes, extensions implementation service where extensions are expertly positioned close to scalp using weaving, braiding, or bonding methods. May consist of real human hair or synthetic fibers based on preference. Professional application ensuring natural-looking seamless integration with your natural hair. Extensions provide instant length, volume, or both. Consultation recommended to discuss extension type, application method, color matching, and maintenance requirements.
Hair treatments include conditioning treatment specialized formula restoring proteins and moisture using cap and heat for deep penetration, smoothing treatment reducing frizz and improving manageability by temporarily coating hair shaft, and express smoothing treatment quick efficient service for limited time using fast-acting formula. Professional treatments addressing damage, dryness, frizz, and overall hair health with customized formulas.
Styling services include women's blow-dry professional finishing using blow dryer and styling brush straightening and smoothing, special occasions/updos specialized formal styling arranging hair elegantly for weddings, proms, or events, shampoo service thorough washing and conditioning, and styling included with haircut packages. Professional techniques and products ensuring beautiful long-lasting results for everyday styling or special occasions.
Yes, consultation is crucial service for discussing desired style or color with stylist allowing professional assessment of your hair condition, review of inspiration photos, explanation of realistic expectations, and recommendation of best approach. Consultations particularly important before major changes like dramatic color transformation, extension application, or corrective services. Ensures alignment between your vision and achievable results. Schedule consultation before committing to major services.
Combination packages bundle multiple services for convenience and value including color, partial highlight, and blow-dry comprehensive service with base coverage and dimensional highlights; full highlight with haircut and blow-dry maximum lightness plus cut and styling; color medium with haircut and blow-dry for medium-length hair; color long with haircut and blow-dry comprehensive package for long hair. Packages ensure cohesive results where color and cut work together beautifully.
Color appointment duration varies by service. Simple color service takes approximately 1-2 hours. Color with cut and blow-dry takes 2-3 hours. Partial highlights require 2-3 hours. Full highlights take 3-4 hours. Color correction can take 4-6 hours or multiple appointments depending on complexity. Combination packages with color, highlights, cut, and styling may require 3-4 hours. Your stylist will provide time estimate during consultation based on your specific needs.
Come with hair relatively clean but not freshly washed same day - washing 24-48 hours before is ideal. Avoid heavy products or dry shampoo buildup. Arrive with hair showing how you normally style it. Bring inspiration photos showing what you like and don't like. Wear button-up or dark-colored shirt to protect clothing. Eat before appointment as color services take time. Remove earrings that might interfere. Be prepared to communicate openly about your goals, budget, and maintenance commitment.
Yes, we specialize in curly hair with Deva cut - specialized cutting technique for curly hair cutting dry curl-by-curl respecting natural curl pattern. This method enhances your natural texture creating defined bouncy curls with reduced frizz. Perfect for naturally curly, wavy, or textured hair. Also offer smoothing treatments if you prefer to wear hair straight. Expertise in both embracing natural curls and providing smoothing options based on your styling preference.
First visit begins with consultation discussing your hair history, current condition, and desired outcome. For haircuts, stylist assesses texture, face shape, and lifestyle recommending best cut. For color, you'll discuss desired shade, maintenance, and realistic expectations considering current color. Stylist explains process, timing, and aftercare. Professional friendly environment ensuring comfort throughout service. Come prepared with inspiration photos and questions. Goal is understanding your vision and creating personalized plan achieving beautiful results.
Haircut frequency depends on style and hair growth. Short styles and men's cuts typically need maintenance every 4-6 weeks. Medium to long women's cuts every 6-8 weeks to maintain shape and remove split ends. Curly hair can often go 8-12 weeks between Deva cuts. If growing hair out, trim every 8-12 weeks to maintain health while gaining length. Regular trims prevent split ends from traveling up hair shaft causing more damage.
Hair by Stephanie Lee is located at 3208 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 in New Haven County. We proudly serve Hamden, North Haven, Cheshire, Wallingford, New Haven, Bethany, Woodbridge, Orange, and throughout New Haven County and Greater New Haven area. Conveniently located on Whitney Avenue (Route 10) with easy access from Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway). Full-service hair salon serving Hamden CT and surrounding communities.
Hair by Stephanie Lee offers personalized attention with customized services tailored to your individual style and preferences. Specialized expertise including Deva cuts for curly hair, color correction for fixing previous color mishaps, and bridal services for your special day. Comprehensive offerings from basic cuts and color to advanced techniques like extensions and smoothing treatments. Professional experienced stylist providing consultation ensuring realistic expectations and beautiful results. Convenient Hamden location serving New Haven County. Whether you need everyday maintenance or dramatic transformation, we provide expert hair care.