Business Details
25 Years
experience
Luxury Hair & Spa Services in Albany, NY
At Ania Hair Studio, we pride ourselves on delivering luxury hair and spa services tailored to each client's unique needs. Founded in 2001, our team of expert stylists and aestheticians brings decades of combined experience and specialized training from renowned institutions like Aveda, Bumble & Bumble, and Ouidad. We specialize in precision haircuts, custom coloring, bridal styling, and rejuvenating spa treatments, using only premium products to ensure exceptional results.Our commitment to ongoing education keeps us at the forefront of industry trends, while our personalized consultations and non-invasive hair replacement solutions cater to diverse client needs. Located in Albany, NY, we offer a welcoming environment where clients can relax and enjoy top-tier services designed to enhance natural beauty and boost confidence.
Services
Haircuts
Color Services
Keratin Treatments
Bridal Styling
Spa Packages
Hair Extensions
Facials
Waxing
Nail Services
Hair Replacement
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer Ouidad-certified curly hair expertise for defined, frizz-free results.
- Our stylists have 527 years of experience with advanced training from top academies.
- We provide personalized wig consultations for medical hair loss solutions.
- Our keratin treatments use CHI and Brazilian Silk formulas for lasting smoothness.
- We offer VA-covered cranial prosthetics for veterans experiencing hair loss.
Associations and certifications
- Ouidad Certified
Services
Haircuts
Precision haircuts tailored to your face shape, hair type, and lifestyle. Our stylists specialize in modern cuts for women, men, and children using advanced techniques from Vidal Sassoon and Wella training. Clients receive personalized recommendations for maintaining style between visits. With 527 years of experience, our team ensures every cut enhances natural features while staying current with fashion trends.
Ouidad Curly Hair Services
Ouidad-certified treatments for curly, coily, and wavy hair textures. Our specialists use trademarked carving techniques to reduce bulk while maintaining curl definition. The 'rake and shake' method enhances natural patterns without frizz. Clients receive customized product recommendations from Ouidad's line to maintain results at home, with options for deep conditioning treatments to improve curl health and manageability.
Hair Extensions
Premium human hair extensions including Great Lengths, Bellami, and HaloCouture systems. Services range from tape-ins and sew-ins to clip-in options for temporary transformations. Each application includes a consultation to determine optimal length, color, and texture match. Extensions last 24 months with proper care, offering instant volume and length without damaging natural hair through safe application methods.
Spa Packages
Customizable spa experiences combining facials, manicures, pedicures, and hair services. Signature packages like the Glam Package ($330) include lash extensions and styling. Our estheticians use Dermalogica and Dr. Dennis Gross products for skin-specific treatments addressing aging, acne, or dullness. All packages include access to relaxation areas and post-treatment skincare guidance for maintaining results at home.
Bridal Services
Full-service bridal hair and makeup for weddings and special events. Services include trial sessions, on-site appointments, and party packages. Airbrush makeup and updos start at $130, with options for lash enhancements. Our stylists coordinate with venues to ensure timelines accommodate photography schedules, offering emergency touch-up kits and same-day styling for wedding parties of all sizes.
People
Ania Bickham
Owner
With over two decades of experience, Ania Bickham leads the salon's education initiatives and stylist training programs. She ensures all team members maintain certifications from top academies while fostering a client-centered approach that prioritizes personalized service and technical excellence in every appointment.
Annie
Master Stylist
Specializing in corrective color and keratin treatments, Annie brings 20 years of expertise from Schwarzkopf and Wella training programs. She excels at solving complex hair challenges while maintaining a focus on scalp health and hair integrity through advanced chemical service techniques.
Jessica
Hair Replacement Specialist
Certified in mens hair systems, Jessica provides private consultations for non-surgical hair restoration. With five years of Paul Mitchell training, she specializes in natural-looking toppers and wigs while offering VA-covered solutions for veterans experiencing medical hair loss.
Jillian
Aesthetician
Licensed in New York State, Jillian offers facials and waxing services using Dermalogica and Image products. She stays current with skincare advancements through ongoing education, focusing on acne treatments, brow lamination, and lash extensions to complement clients' overall beauty routines.
Debi
Curly Hair Expert
As an Ouidad-certified stylist with 18 years of experience, Debi specializes in curly hair maintenance and transformation. She educates clients on at-home care routines while implementing precision cutting techniques that enhance natural curl patterns without compromising hair health.
Questions
What hair services do you offer for special occasions?
We provide bridal updos, event styling, and formal hair treatments for weddings and special events. Our team offers trials and on-site services with options for entire wedding parties.
Do you offer hair replacement solutions for medical hair loss?
Yes, we provide private wig consultations with natural-looking human hair options for cancer patients, alopecia sufferers, and others experiencing medical hair loss in a confidential setting.
Can I book multiple services in one appointment?
Yes, our spa packages combine hair, nail, and facial treatments. The Glam Package includes lash extensions, manicure, and pedicure with styling for $330.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and sell gift cards in denominations from $25 to $150 through our website for flexible gifting options.
Are your stylists trained in the latest techniques?
All stylists maintain certifications from top academies like Ouidad and Paul Mitchell, with ongoing education in current trends like balayage and keratin treatments.
Do you offer VA benefits for hair replacement?
Yes, we provide VA-covered cranial prosthetics for veterans experiencing medical hair loss, handling all paperwork coordination directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
