A year and a half ago, I shaved my head in an attempt to treat eczema on my scalp. Since then, I have struggled to get my hair to look even relatively nice or make me feel confident enough to show it off.After a failed attempt at another salon at shaping my new length last fall, I was really feeling self-conscious about the way I looked and constantly kept my hair pinned back to hide it as much as I could. I stopped taking selfies with my husband, hated posting any photos of myself on social media and just generally felt so self-conscious. I know that this is all vain, but the way you hold yourself is a reflection of your confidence, and I had lost that.In comes Ozzie. The glowing Yelp reviews led me to call and leave a message asking for an appointment, which was promptly followed up on the following morning by Ozzie himself! I got an appointment the next day.Ozzie took the time to listen to my backstory and really understand where I was coming from before a pair of scissors even came out. I yapped away the whole time while he was doing his thing and, before I realized it, I was being shown my new hairstyle in the mirror.Now, I'm rarely speechless, but I was gobsmacked at how my hairstyle so perfectly framed my face and suited my personality. He kept my bangs exactly how I liked them (which anyone with bangs will know is a big deal) and made me feel like myself again.This was an unrivaled personal experience and I am so excited to continue going to Ozzie as my hair grows out. Thank you, Ozzie, for helping me gain my confidence back! Read Less

Always superior color and cut! I've been a client for many years and while I had to use other salons because I live out of the area now, no one has ever cut or colored my hair the way that Ozzie does. Read Less

Ozzie did hair for my wedding supporters, mother in law and myself and he only word that comes to mind is "perfection". Not only were well all thrilled with his work, we all received many compliments and this was particularly challenging as he styled their hair for a beach wedding in August down the Jersey shore! (Can you say humid). If you need you hair done for the most important day of your life, or just want to look your best any day, Ozzie is always your best option!! Thank you, Ozzie for giving everyone what they wanted, with your fantastic sense of humor and wit. You made a special day memorable! Read Less

I went to the same barber for nearly 50 years (because he was a great barber and a beautiful person). My first thought was to finally give my old friend from High school, Ozzie a try. I've been to other barbers and have never been happy with them. Ozzie hit it out of the park on his first try. He is also a great barber and a beautiful person. You'll enjoy his company as much as his work! Read Less

I recently moved back into the area from New England and while I was away I finally made the jump to blonde. One thing that worked amazing for me during the lightening process was a product called Olaplex. Since I was moving back here to Philly it was a must that the salon I went to used this treatment on my hair. I scouted olaplex's website and got a long list of salons in the Philly area that carry this treatment. With the help of Yelp I began to research. I came across Ozzies Salons reviews and pictures and immediately called to schedule a consultation. (This is something he doesn't say you have to do, but he was nice enough to take my request!) I like to schedule them because I have very curly hair and a lot of it! So it sometime scares hairdressers away from wanting to work with it. Ozzie however said it wouldn't be a problem. He gave me one task which was to get in touch with my previous hairdresser to see the formula she used on me. The day of I was excited to finally have my roots done, little did I know Ozzie was going finally achieve the lightness I've wanted and that so many others have told me that it couldn't happen! It looks awesome and I love it! Afterwards I got a lot of complements for random people about how nice it looked and that it suited my complexion. The tint to my hair is a bit bluer than normal because I asked him to add more blue tint to the toner since I like having the color stick around for a little bit longer.  It was a fun experience! He is really nice and takes his time to make sure everything is great with your hair. I for sure will be back to see him! Read Less

I've trusted my tresses,(lol, so to speak,) to Ozzie's skilled hands and curatorial eye for years and years. He loves what he does and the results speak volumes to his prowess! Frankly I have no hesitation in stating he's easily the most exemplary singular stylist and hair dresser operating in the immediate Rittenhouse neighborhood today. Read Less

Ozzie is a saving grace from the hair Gods. I had just moved here from out of state, and was seeing the same stylist for ten years. I tried another place a week ago and they did a pretty poor job, I mean they gave me layers on one side of my head and not the other... Not cute! And on top of that the color job was blotchy and spotted. Ozzie did more than just fix the cut, he made me feel like me again!! In two weeks I'm going back for a color correction with him and I cannot wait! Everyone needs to go to his salon and get it done right the first time! Thank you Ozzie!! Read Less

I have been back to this salon numerous times. I was very struck the first time I went that he takes a lot of care in doing your hair and is very friendly. I feel so special when I get my hair cut there. I love his salon. Also cool window displays and product. He recommended a really awesome detangling brush for me. You have to get one! I have two one for my house and one for the car. It is one of my favorite brushes. So so helpful! Read Less

Amazingly sweet guy with a real talent for hair. Go there and you'll never be disappointed. He has magical hands and is always friendly. The salon is very cozy. He definitely will give you the best advice on what to do with your hair and should follow what he says: he knows what's good for you. He will make you look super pretty. Read Less

Ozzie Perez is a very talented stylist and a really caring and nice person. He has been styling my hair for many years and he does a great job. Recently I had my hair done the day before an all-day conference in which I had to participate. I woke up feeling stuffy and miserable but my hair looked great! At the meeting, I managed to sound good because I knew I looked good. Amazing power of hair styling! Read Less

Ozzie is beyond fantastic! Made an appointment for a back waxing and a hair trim, first time for me getting waxed and was a bit nervous. He made me feel very comfortable from the moment I walked in. He is thorough, funny and very knowledgable as he explained everything he was doing and answered all my questions. The icing on the cake was the hair trim. Having short hair my options are limited and through his talents was able to give me a look that I absolutely loved and made me feel the best I have in years. I am proud to become a regular client of Ozzie's salon. He is a true artist and genius! Read Less

Ozzie is a great hairdresser - attentive, friendly, and very customer-centered. He talked to me for about 10 minutes before he got started on my hair, asking me about what I wanted, which angle, how it should look, etc., and began cutting only after I confirmed what he was asking. He's a fun person to talk to, who's been in the neighborhood for a long time, all the while doing your hair like nobody's business. I could see him evening out the most minute parts of my hair in the mirror, and took a solid hour for a trim, which I really appreciate, because it means he's very focused on what he's doing. I'll definitely go back to him for my next haircut. Read Less

Ozzie is a great hairdresser - attentive, friendly, and very customer-centered. He talked to me for about 10 minutes before he got started on my hair, asking me about what I wanted, which angle, how it should look, etc., and began cutting only after I confirmed what he was asking. He's a fun person to talk to, who's been in the neighborhood for a long time, all the while doing your hair like nobody's business. I could see him evening out the most minute parts of my hair in the mirror, and took a solid hour for a trim, which I really appreciate, because it means he's very focused on what he's doing. I'll definitely go back to him for my next haircut. Read Less

This is the one and only place to go when you want your hair done right! Professional, experienced and, oh, did I mention talented?? Ozzie is the best kept secret in Philadelphia!  I would never go anywhere else!  Whether you are in the market for the perfect cut or color, Ozzie can do it all perfectly.  As the other reviewers mentioned, I too, am asked "who does your hair"??  I could not be more proud to tell them about Ozzie! Read Less

Ozzie is a genius when it comes to hair. I was reading the post below the one I am about to write - the blonde - and I laughed to myself because I have a similar situation that I could describe (except you can switch out the blonde for red). Not only does Oz know color, but Oz also knows style. It doesn't surprise me that the blonde lady below me gets stopped in the street and asked who does her hair. I've had that happen to me so many times in the last week thanks to Ozzie's talent.I was first recommended to Oz by word of mouth from another one of his faithful clients. I had been searching for someone to do my hair for my upcoming September wedding in Cape May. I'm planning this event from afar and have traveled back and forth from the Philadelphia area to Colorado several times. I had three different trial runs with stylists because I was going for a vintage look and really wanted finger waves. I had a trial run with Ozzie last and was instantly relieved and satisfied well beyond my expectations.I have since returned for the cut and color mentioned above and he did a perfect job. I will be moving from Colorado to Asheville, NC at the end of the month and plan to regularly visit Philadelphia to have Ozzie continue his work on my hair. Also, like the other post mentioned, Ozzie's salon is an extremely comfortable environment and he is just as gifted in the art of conversation as he is with hair. Read Less

I have a similar sentiment to the reviewer above, only I'll have to amend my reaction slightly: how is it possible that I am only the SECOND person to review Ozzie?!  In fact, I opened a Yelp account solely for the purpose of writing this review, that's how strongly I feel about this salon!I moved to Philly four years ago and immediately embarked on the painful task of finding a hairstylist who could replicate the color I had fallen in love with from my previous hairstylist.  Let me first say I am blonde, and (like most blondes), very particular.  Not too yellow, not too dull, not too brassy....don't make me Barbie...natural please.  You know, we're impossible.  After several failed stylist relationships, I passed by Ozzie's salon one day and rang the bell on a whim.  I showed him my roots and explained my dissatisfaction and he assured me that he could capture what I was looking for.  And he delivered.  I mean, DELIVERED.  From the moment I sat down I immediately felt comfortable.  The salon is a one-man shop, so you have Ozzie's undivided attention and you don't have to listen to other chatter or the whir of hairdryers etc. around you.  We discussed my color and Ozzie passed my number one test for hair stylists: don't blame the past!  I hate it when hair stylists give you the whole "well, I'll try to fix this, but your last stylist...I mean, they really don't know what they were doing!"  Ozzie gracefully addressed my color concerns, explained what he thought was best and then offered me some green tea and left me to chill with magazines and listen to the relaxing music piping through his surround system.The next few hours we chatted about everything from documentaries to restaurants to bad TV to travel.  Ozzie truly is one of those rare individuals that can make you feel comfortable in conversation without it being superficial.  He also is a wealth of information with regard to all things dining in Philly (brunch recommendations are his specialty!) and travel.  At the end, he politely asked if I wanted a trim, and did not push me at all when I explained I was trying to "grow it out" (even though I knew I desperately could use a clean up).  I left with the most beautiful on-point blonde I have ever had (and I have been having my hair colored for many years now, so that says a lot) and he continues to consistently deliver each time I go back.  On more than one occasion I have been stopped by complete strangers asking where I get my hair done.I absolutely cannot say enough about Ozzie's professionalism, personality, ambiance of his salon, and quality of his services.  And his prices are super reasonable and fair.  I could go on, but this review is already too long.  Bottom line: If you are looking for the perfect colorist/stylist and a place where you can truly relax and someone who will genuinely listen GO TO OZZIE!  He will not disappoint! Read Less

How is it possible that I am the first person to review Ozzie?!  Surely others have had a similarly awesome experience, no?  Well, I'm happy to lead by example.After bouncing around from one Philly salon to the next I finally feel like I found a kindred spirit in Ozzie Perez.  The salon is a minimalist oasis fit for one, one incredibly talented stylist.I happened upon the salon on my daily walk to work a couple years ago, but I always assumed it was a bit high-end for me (wrong assumption on my part, but I always equate a stunning space with an equally stunning price tag).  Any-who, I finally got up the courage to email Ozzie to inquire about the price of a cut and highlights and I was pleasantly surprised to find that his prices were comparable to what I had been paying elsewhere so I booked my appt for the following week.I arrived a few minutes early and was immediately taken in for a consultation about what I wanted from my new haircut.  I showed him photos of celebrities that I look nothing like and he agreed that the style would work for me.  Then he showed me some hair color samples to make sure that my idea of golden blond was the same as his.  He even took the time to explain to me how my natural color would work with the different options.Ozzie is extremely personable and chatted with me about everything from SATC2 to biking to local restaurants and art.  It was nice to find a stylist with whom I didn't have to force a conversations.  He even did some research for me on bike rentals while my color was setting.  Now who does that?!The end result was a pleasant experience, some great tips, and a fantastic cut and color for only $175, a bargain by Center City/Rittenhouse standards!  Believe it or not, I even got a compliment on my hair as I was walking home from the salon!  I will most definitely be back.  Give Ozzie a try! Read Less

I never have been to a salon before usally i go to the local barber but i wanted something new and differnt but wasnt really sure on what to tell the barber.... so i figured ill try a salon and let a stylist help me out... ozzie is the man.. i walk by his place everday to work so i stoped in and he fit me in the next day which was awsome and when i go there we ened up talking for about 10 mins about what i wanted or and what he wanted to do asked me how normaly do i dry my hair and what kind of product i normaly use.... Price was resonable $40 for a mens hair cut and style.. i am going back to see him next time i need a hiar cut and he even said to stop in for a free clean up around the ears .. lol becasue i menentiond that its my biggest pet peve lol.... while i was getting taken care of i felt completly controble and ozzie is totaly down to earth and took care and went beyond my expectations and gave me a free sample on some product that he used.. didnt pressure me into buying it which was cool just said use it for a week and if u like it come in and buy a jar which i am going to...... I went out that night and alot of people mentioned how good my new hair cut was escpecaily the ladies lol good work ozzie Read Less