Forte Styles

Forte Styles is a Black and women-owned hair salon located at 517 Thurston Rd in Rochester's 19th Ward neighborhood. Operating under the motto "Where Fabulous Hair Is Our Forte," the salon was formerly known as Miracles With A Pazzas Hair Salon before rebranding. Forte Styles serves clients of all ages, offering hair care services for both children and adults, along with select skincare treatments for men.

Forte Styles provides a range of hair and beauty services, including:

• Hair braiding
• Locs styling
• Hair extensions
• Hair treatments
• Men's facials

The salon accommodates walk-ins but recommends scheduling appointments in advance. Amenities on-site include Wi-Fi and restroom access for clients during their visit. The salon is generally open Monday through Friday starting at 9:00 AM, with Saturday morning availability as well; hours may vary, so contacting the salon directly at (585) 235-5190 is recommended for current scheduling.

Forte Styles is a neighborhood hair salon with particular expertise in textured hair services, including braiding, locs, and extensions. The salon has built a loyal client base in the 19th Ward, with stylist Barbara among the staff serving both children and adults. As a Black and women-owned business, Forte Styles is part of Rochester's network of independently operated salons that specialize in natural and protective styling.

Forte Styles sits along the Thurston Road commercial corridor in Rochester's 19th Ward, a residential neighborhood on the city's southwest side. Thurston Road serves as one of the 19th Ward's main commercial strips, alongside Chili Avenue, and is home to a cluster of locally owned shops and services. Genesee Valley Park borders the neighborhood's southern edge, and the salon is a short drive from the Thurston Road and Chili Avenue intersection. Street parking is available along Thurston Road.