Toppers Spa/Salon Rittenhouse

Around Xmas I was recommended to Topper's Spa in Rittenhouse Square....I had never been there before so I wasn't sure who to book with. Well I ended up with Johnny Valentine and now I am hooked!\r \r Johnny Valentine is the best stylist I have ever had! He helped put together a look that was perfect for me, with subtle highlights and shapely layers, and I absolutely love it! At first I was nervous about getting highlights because in the past I have ended up with some pretty bad ones, but as soon as he started separating the strands I could tell that he really knew what he was doing. In addition, he showed me several ways to style my hair at home, which was fantastic because it is always a problem for me to try to recreate that ""fresh out of the salon"" look. I actually managed to pull off a great blowout for New Years and got tons of compliments, all thanks to Johnny's tips and tricks he showed me! He is a real sweetheart too -- he offered to go put more change in the parking meter for me so I would not have to run outside with wet hair...and he brought me water to drink while I was sitting under the dryer. I have never had such an attentive and caring stylist. In all, I have been recommending Johnny Valentine to all my friends and would recommend him to anyone on this site as well. I found him to be friendly and down to earth, and we had a fantastic conversation. He is a very skilled stylist. Do yourself a favor and try him out, I guarantee your experience will be as fantastic as mine!\r -KJD more

Around Xmas I was recommended to Topper's Spa in Rittenhouse Square....I had never been there before so I wasn't sure who to book with. Well I ended up with Johnny Valentine and now I am hooked!\r \r Johnny Valentine is the best stylist I have ever had! He helped put together a look that was perfect for me, with subtle highlights and shapely layers, and I absolutely love it! At first I was nervous about getting highlights because in the past I have ended up with some pretty bad ones, but as soon as he started separating the strands I could tell that he really knew what he was doing. In addition, he showed me several ways to style my hair at home, which was fantastic because it is always a problem for me to try to recreate that ""fresh out of the salon"" look. I actually managed to pull off a great blowout for New Years and got tons of compliments, all thanks to Johnny's tips and tricks he showed me! He is a real sweetheart too -- he offered to go put more change in the parking meter for me so I would not have to run outside with wet hair...and he brought me water to drink while I was sitting under the dryer. I have never had such an attentive and caring stylist. In all, I have been recommending Johnny Valentine to all my friends and would recommend him to anyone on this site as well. I found him to be friendly and down to earth, and we had a fantastic conversation. He is a very skilled stylist. Do yourself a favor and try him out, I guarantee your experience will be as fantastic as mine!\r -KJD more

Around Xmas I was recommended to Topper's Spa in Rittenhouse Square....I had never been there before so I wasn't sure who to book with. Well I ended up with Johnny Valentine and now I am hooked! Johnny Valentine is the best stylist I have ever had! He helped put together a look that was perfect for me, with subtle highlights and shapely layers, and I absolutely love it! At first I was nervous about getting highlights because in the past I have ended up with some pretty bad ones, but as soon as he started separating the strands I could tell that he really knew what he was doing. In addition, he showed me several ways to style my hair at home, which was fantastic because it is always a problem for me to try to recreate that "fresh out of the salon" look. I actually managed to pull off a great blowout for New Years and got tons of compliments, all thanks to Johnny's tips and tricks he showed me! He is a real sweetheart too -- he offered to go put more change in the parking meter for me so I would not have to run outside with wet hair...and he brought me water to drink while I was sitting under the dryer. I have never had such an attentive and caring stylist. In all, I have been recommending Johnny Valentine to all my friends and would recommend him to anyone on this site as well. I found him to be friendly and down to earth, and we had a fantastic conversation. He is a very skilled stylist. Do yourself a favor and try him out, I guarantee your experience will be as fantastic as mine! -KJD more

Would you drive 7 hours round trip for a haircut? I do. \r \r Because of Johnny, it's worth the price of the gas (even when it was $4 a gallon) and I get quality, kick butt expertise every time I'm in Johnny's chair. I've followed him for years now. He has seen me through every phase of my 30's and now going into my 40's, I trust his judgement more than ever. \r \r Before Johnny came along, I required 45 minutes of consultation and anxiety relief because I was terrified to get my hair cut. When I sat in Johnny's chair for the first time after his comforting consultation and gentle shampoo and conditioning, I went right to the chair, sat in it and let him work his magic. There was no anxiety and no need to go home and ""do my hair"" as I'd done with other stylists so many times before.\r \r It doesn't matter if you are looking for sassy, ultra professional, conservative, daring or a combination, Johnny knows exactly what to do every time. He will never let you walk out of the salon until your look is perfect. Johnny also educates me on how to style my cut in various ways to get the look I want to achieve whether for day or night.\r \r Short on time to get the look you want for work or play? Johnny knows what you need to do to quickly accomplish that look of perfection so you can walk out the door confident that you look amazing!\r \r In addition to all of his mastery, Johnny has a phenomenal sense of humor and a knack for conversation that far surpasses that of any other stylist. In fact, all of those other stylists were quite boring by comparison. He makes getting a haircut fun and exciting!\r \r By reading this, one would think that no such stylist could possibly exist. Well friends, he does exist and he's there to make heads look beautiful no matter what your age, body type, lifestyle or personality.\r \r When the uncountable compliments come, and they do come over and over, I proudly tell people my hairstyle is a ""Johnny Valentine Original!"" Pros: A comforting experience every visit. Cons: None. more

Would you drive 7 hours round trip for a haircut? I do. \r \r Because of Johnny, it's worth the price of the gas (even when it was $4 a gallon) and I get quality, kick butt expertise every time I'm in Johnny's chair. I've followed him for years now. He has seen me through every phase of my 30's and now going into my 40's, I trust his judgement more than ever. \r \r Before Johnny came along, I required 45 minutes of consultation and anxiety relief because I was terrified to get my hair cut. When I sat in Johnny's chair for the first time after his comforting consultation and gentle shampoo and conditioning, I went right to the chair, sat in it and let him work his magic. There was no anxiety and no need to go home and ""do my hair"" as I'd done with other stylists so many times before.\r \r It doesn't matter if you are looking for sassy, ultra professional, conservative, daring or a combination, Johnny knows exactly what to do every time. He will never let you walk out of the salon until your look is perfect. Johnny also educates me on how to style my cut in various ways to get the look I want to achieve whether for day or night.\r \r Short on time to get the look you want for work or play? Johnny knows what you need to do to quickly accomplish that look of perfection so you can walk out the door confident that you look amazing!\r \r In addition to all of his mastery, Johnny has a phenomenal sense of humor and a knack for conversation that far surpasses that of any other stylist. In fact, all of those other stylists were quite boring by comparison. He makes getting a haircut fun and exciting!\r \r By reading this, one would think that no such stylist could possibly exist. Well friends, he does exist and he's there to make heads look beautiful no matter what your age, body type, lifestyle or personality.\r \r When the uncountable compliments come, and they do come over and over, I proudly tell people my hairstyle is a ""Johnny Valentine Original!"" Pros: A comforting experience every visit. Cons: None. more

We walked in & the first floor was fine. The 2nd floor spa was a shocker. The carpet was old, worn, dirty & unvaccuumed. In the locker room we were handed flipflops that looked like they were from Old Navy. For the price of this spa, way overpriced for the generic services offered, we should've received fluffy or massaging slippers like in most spas. We went to put on robes & they were so hard they bearly unfolded. No fabric softner was used here. My friend's robe was so thin you'd have seen her body through it had she put it on. We couldn't go on. As we were leaving the locker room I was astounded to find 2 Renuizit deoderant cones. Aromotherapy maybe? Ugh. We told them we were cancelling our appointments. The 3rd person in our party had already been taken back. She was never offered to change into a robe & slippers for her pedicure & facial. Completely unacceptable. We were told to go to the 4th floor to wait on her. Once there, we looked around & were unsurprised to find things less than desirable. This was supposedly the relaxation area, but had flourescent lighting, mildew around the ceiling vents, plastic dusty trees everywhere & the cloth furniture was dirty & stained. Couldn't imagine sitting on them in a paper thin robe. Yuck! The carpet was stained, worn & very dirty. We decided to have our friend meet us elsewhere as we couldn't stand to be anywhere in this ""spa"" anymore. I honestly don't know how they pass health inspections. I'm sure there are wonderful places in Philadelphia easier to get to, with more creative spa services, cleaner & better priced. It's sad & I feel bad the staff lost out on a great tip.The mgmt needs to get it together & make major changes. I own an event planning company & know with the economy, only places that go out of their way on client service & image will be the ones that make it. I hope the mgmt gets it together before their staff lose out on future clients. The staff hasn't been given much to work with at this spa. Pros: Nice but not Overly Friendly Staff Cons: Dirty, Overpriced, Not Comfortable or Pampering more

We walked in & the first floor was fine. The 2nd floor spa was a shocker. The carpet was old, worn, dirty & unvaccuumed. In the locker room we were handed flipflops that looked like they were from Old Navy. For the price of this spa, way overpriced for the generic services offered, we should've received fluffy or massaging slippers like in most spas. We went to put on robes & they were so hard they bearly unfolded. No fabric softner was used here. My friend's robe was so thin you'd have seen her body through it had she put it on. We couldn't go on. As we were leaving the locker room I was astounded to find 2 Renuizit deoderant cones. Aromotherapy maybe? Ugh. We told them we were cancelling our appointments. The 3rd person in our party had already been taken back. She was never offered to change into a robe & slippers for her pedicure & facial. Completely unacceptable. We were told to go to the 4th floor to wait on her. Once there, we looked around & were unsurprised to find things less than desirable. This was supposedly the relaxation area, but had flourescent lighting, mildew around the ceiling vents, plastic dusty trees everywhere & the cloth furniture was dirty & stained. Couldn't imagine sitting on them in a paper thin robe. Yuck! The carpet was stained, worn & very dirty. We decided to have our friend meet us elsewhere as we couldn't stand to be anywhere in this ""spa"" anymore. I honestly don't know how they pass health inspections. I'm sure there are wonderful places in Philadelphia easier to get to, with more creative spa services, cleaner & better priced. It's sad & I feel bad the staff lost out on a great tip.The mgmt needs to get it together & make major changes. I own an event planning company & know with the economy, only places that go out of their way on client service & image will be the ones that make it. I hope the mgmt gets it together before their staff lose out on future clients. The staff hasn't been given much to work with at this spa. Pros: Nice but not Overly Friendly Staff Cons: Dirty, Overpriced, Not Comfortable or Pampering more

Would you drive 7 hours round trip for a haircut? I do. Because of Johnny, it's worth the price of the gas (even when it was $4 a gallon) and I get quality, kick butt expertise every time I'm in Johnny's chair. I've followed him for years now. He has seen me through every phase of my 30's and now going into my 40's, I trust his judgement more than ever. Before Johnny came along, I required 45 minutes of consultation and anxiety relief because I was terrified to get my hair cut. When I sat in Johnny's chair for the first time after his comforting consultation and gentle shampoo and conditioning, I went right to the chair, sat in it and let him work his magic. There was no anxiety and no need to go home and "do my hair" as I'd done with other stylists so many times before. It doesn't matter if you are looking for sassy, ultra professional, conservative, daring or a combination, Johnny knows exactly what to do every time. He will never let you walk out of the salon until your look is perfect. Johnny also educates me on how to style my cut in various ways to get the look I want to achieve whether for day or night. Short on time to get the look you want for work or play? Johnny knows what you need to do to quickly accomplish that look of perfection so you can walk out the door confident that you look amazing! In addition to all of his mastery, Johnny has a phenomenal sense of humor and a knack for conversation that far surpasses that of any other stylist. In fact, all of those other stylists were quite boring by comparison. He makes getting a haircut fun and exciting! By reading this, one would think that no such stylist could possibly exist. Well friends, he does exist and he's there to make heads look beautiful no matter what your age, body type, lifestyle or personality. When the uncountable compliments come, and they do come over and over, I proudly tell people my hairstyle is a "Johnny Valentine Original!" Pros: A comforting experience every visit. Cons: None. more

We walked in & the first floor was fine. The 2nd floor spa was a shocker. The carpet was old, worn, dirty & unvaccuumed. In the locker room we were handed flipflops that looked like they were from Old Navy. For the price of this spa, way overpriced for the generic services offered, we should've received fluffy or massaging slippers like in most spas. We went to put on robes & they were so hard they bearly unfolded. No fabric softner was used here. My friend's robe was so thin you'd have seen her body through it had she put it on. We couldn't go on. As we were leaving the locker room I was astounded to find 2 Renuizit deoderant cones. Aromotherapy maybe? Ugh. We told them we were cancelling our appointments. The 3rd person in our party had already been taken back. She was never offered to change into a robe & slippers for her pedicure & facial. Completely unacceptable. We were told to go to the 4th floor to wait on her. Once there, we looked around & were unsurprised to find things less than desirable. This was supposedly the relaxation area, but had flourescent lighting, mildew around the ceiling vents, plastic dusty trees everywhere & the cloth furniture was dirty & stained. Couldn't imagine sitting on them in a paper thin robe. Yuck! The carpet was stained, worn & very dirty. We decided to have our friend meet us elsewhere as we couldn't stand to be anywhere in this "spa" anymore. I honestly don't know how they pass health inspections. I'm sure there are wonderful places in Philadelphia easier to get to, with more creative spa services, cleaner & better priced. It's sad & I feel bad the staff lost out on a great tip.The mgmt needs to get it together & make major changes. I own an event planning company & know with the economy, only places that go out of their way on client service & image will be the ones that make it. I hope the mgmt gets it together before their staff lose out on future clients. The staff hasn't been given much to work with at this spa. Pros: Nice but not Overly Friendly Staff Cons: Dirty, Overpriced, Not Comfortable or Pampering more

I can't imagine what my hair would look like right now had I not gone to Johnny when I first moved to Philly a year and a half ago. When I told him about the concerns I had with my hair and previous cuts, he knew exactly what I was talking about and took care of the issues. He also is great with suggesting cuts and styles based on what will look flattering on me. In 28 years I have NEVER been happier walking out of a salon than after a cut from Johnny. He does the PERFECT blowout, and I always get compliments and head-turns on my way home. I recommended him to my sister, who lives in New York, spends double or triple the price for haircuts, and was hesitant to go to a new stylist before a big night out. She was so pleased with her hair afterwards, that she now tells me to make an appointment with him for when she comes into town again. \r \r Besides his expertise, Johnny is just a really cool and down-to-earth guy that will make your salon trip even more enjoyable! Pros: City location, atmosphere more

I can't imagine what my hair would look like right now had I not gone to Johnny when I first moved to Philly a year and a half ago. When I told him about the concerns I had with my hair and previous cuts, he knew exactly what I was talking about and took care of the issues. He also is great with suggesting cuts and styles based on what will look flattering on me. In 28 years I have NEVER been happier walking out of a salon than after a cut from Johnny. He does the PERFECT blowout, and I always get compliments and head-turns on my way home. I recommended him to my sister, who lives in New York, spends double or triple the price for haircuts, and was hesitant to go to a new stylist before a big night out. She was so pleased with her hair afterwards, that she now tells me to make an appointment with him for when she comes into town again. \r \r Besides his expertise, Johnny is just a really cool and down-to-earth guy that will make your salon trip even more enjoyable! Pros: City location, atmosphere more

I have been a frequent customer of Johnny's for the past two and a half years - ever since I moved to Philly. I have never had a disappointing haircut with him and I have recommended him to many others as well. His hair styles are always innovative and I have never seen him do a less than perfect job on my or anyone else's hair. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a new stylist! more

I have been a frequent customer of Johnny's for the past two and a half years - ever since I moved to Philly. I have never had a disappointing haircut with him and I have recommended him to many others as well. His hair styles are always innovative and I have never seen him do a less than perfect job on my or anyone else's hair. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a new stylist! more

I have been a frequent customer of Johnny's for the past two and a half years - ever since I moved to Philly. I have never had a disappointing haircut with him and I have recommended him to many others as well. His hair styles are always innovative and I have never seen him do a less than perfect job on my or anyone else's hair. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a new stylist! more

I can't imagine what my hair would look like right now had I not gone to Johnny when I first moved to Philly a year and a half ago. When I told him about the concerns I had with my hair and previous cuts, he knew exactly what I was talking about and took care of the issues. He also is great with suggesting cuts and styles based on what will look flattering on me. In 28 years I have NEVER been happier walking out of a salon than after a cut from Johnny. He does the PERFECT blowout, and I always get compliments and head-turns on my way home. I recommended him to my sister, who lives in New York, spends double or triple the price for haircuts, and was hesitant to go to a new stylist before a big night out. She was so pleased with her hair afterwards, that she now tells me to make an appointment with him for when she comes into town again. Besides his expertise, Johnny is just a really cool and down-to-earth guy that will make your salon trip even more enjoyable! Pros: City location, atmosphere more

Guess I too will join the Johnny Valentine ban wagon!!! I have been a loyal client of Johnny's for a few years now and would never consider going to someone else for any of my hair care needs. I have visited him at prior locations and have even arranged home visits with him in the past. I now have the pleasure of seeing him in a calming environment at Toppers in CC...\r Regardless of where Johnny is working, I always receive the best treatment, from consultation to cut and color. I have an especially tricky haircut and can be quite meticulous about what I want and John has always listened to me and provided me with anything I envision for my hair. \r His coloring skills are flawless and he always does his best to accommodate all of his clients. He is more than just a stylist to me, he is a good friend and a talented person. Anyone who goes to this guy is guaranteed excellent service, a kick-ass hairstyle and a wonderful new friend.\r Pros: cut, color, comfort, good conversation Cons: he is not available to me 24/7! more

Guess I too will join the Johnny Valentine ban wagon!!! I have been a loyal client of Johnny's for a few years now and would never consider going to someone else for any of my hair care needs. I have visited him at prior locations and have even arranged home visits with him in the past. I now have the pleasure of seeing him in a calming environment at Toppers in CC...\r Regardless of where Johnny is working, I always receive the best treatment, from consultation to cut and color. I have an especially tricky haircut and can be quite meticulous about what I want and John has always listened to me and provided me with anything I envision for my hair. \r His coloring skills are flawless and he always does his best to accommodate all of his clients. He is more than just a stylist to me, he is a good friend and a talented person. Anyone who goes to this guy is guaranteed excellent service, a kick-ass hairstyle and a wonderful new friend.\r Pros: cut, color, comfort, good conversation Cons: he is not available to me 24/7! more

I've been a long time customer of John's, he is a great stylist and a perfectionist. Don't expect him to let you leave unless you look absolutely perfect!\r more

I've been a long time customer of John's, he is a great stylist and a perfectionist. Don't expect him to let you leave unless you look absolutely perfect!\r more

Guess I too will join the Johnny Valentine ban wagon!!! I have been a loyal client of Johnny's for a few years now and would never consider going to someone else for any of my hair care needs. I have visited him at prior locations and have even arranged home visits with him in the past. I now have the pleasure of seeing him in a calming environment at Toppers in CC... Regardless of where Johnny is working, I always receive the best treatment, from consultation to cut and color. I have an especially tricky haircut and can be quite meticulous about what I want and John has always listened to me and provided me with anything I envision for my hair. His coloring skills are flawless and he always does his best to accommodate all of his clients. He is more than just a stylist to me, he is a good friend and a talented person. Anyone who goes to this guy is guaranteed excellent service, a kick-ass hairstyle and a wonderful new friend. Pros: cut, color, comfort, good conversation Cons: he is not available to me 24/7! more