A Very Merry Beauty Salon

2024

Romance

1
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 80%
IMDb Rating 5.8/10 10 376 376

christmas

Director

Bobby Yan Photo
Bobby Yan

Top cast

Ryan Austin Bryant Photo
Ryan Austin Bryant as Tinsel Ball Waiter
Sheldon J. Nicholas Jr. Photo
Sheldon J. Nicholas Jr. as Noah
Cocoa Brown Photo
Cocoa Brown as Miss Kimmy
Arrington Foster Photo
Arrington Foster as Kyle
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807.2 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
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1.62 GB
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English 5.1
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by paul_m_haakonsen 6 / 10

At least you know what you are getting...

When I sat down here in 2025 to watch the 2024 Christmas movie "A Very Merry Beauty Salon", from writer Tara Knight and director Bobby Yan, I must admit that I didn't exactly harbor the biggest of expectations, especially since it is a Lifetime holiday movie. But as I had never seen the movie before, nor actually ever heard about it, of course I opted to give it a fair chance and the benefit of the doubt.Writer Tara Knight put together a script that proved to be watchable, though it was dripping with Christmas sap and generic formula. But hey, at least you know what you are getting yourself into here, as it was a rather formulaic storyline that followed the Lifetime How-To-Write-A-Christmas-Romantic-Movie script to the letter. Though, it still proved to be entertaining and enjoyable nonetheless.The movie does have some familiar faces on the cast list, such as Tia Mowry, Cocoa Brown and Donna Biscoe. The acting performances in the movie were fair.Certainly a watchable movie, if you enjoy the archetypical, stereotypical and generic sappy, romantic holiday movies that Hallmark, Lifetime and the like spew out by the dozens every Christmas holiday seasons.My rating of director Bobby Yan's 2024 movie "A Very Merry Beauty Salon" lands on a six out of ten stars.
Reviewed by shellyg9601 10 / 10

Reviewed by TheMovieSearch 2 / 10

Felt very Amateur

A Very Merry Beauty Salon is a film with clear potential, but the end result lands firmly in the realm of holiday fluff rather than meaningful seasonal storytelling. While the premise has room for creativity and heartfelt humor, the execution leans heavily into cheese and sentimentality without the cinematic grounding needed to make those elements work. Instead of embracing a spoof, a traditional comedy, or even a warm family narrative, the film settles into an awkward in-between space that never fully defines its tone. The result is a viewing experience that feels bland rather than charming.One of the film's biggest issues comes from its inability to commit to a clear comedic or emotional identity. Scenes that seem designed to be funny play out in predictable, overly sweet ways, and moments that aim for sincerity feel too forced to resonate. The film never finds a consistent rhythm, and that tonal confusion keeps the story from becoming engaging or memorable. Instead of drawing viewers into a festive escapade, it often feels like an overextended idea stretched across a feature-length runtime.The casting also struggles to anchor the film. While the ensemble appears enthusiastic, many performances lack the nuance or energy needed to elevate the material. The standout is Tamera Mowry-Housley, who brings warmth and natural charisma to every scene she appears in. She remains the most engaging presence throughout the movie, yet even she cannot compensate for the uneven direction and scattered script. Her performance has flashes of sincerity, but the film around her doesn't give her enough support to shine.The screenplay is where the cracks show most clearly. Storylines feel loosely connected, as though multiple drafts with conflicting ideas were merged without refinement. Emotional beats appear abruptly, comedic setups feel incomplete, and character arcs either stall or fade away entirely. The script rarely builds momentum, leaving viewers watching events unfold without ever developing a meaningful investment in the outcome.Directing decisions reinforce this sense of uncertainty. The director seems torn between crafting a romantic comedy and establishing a broader ensemble-driven holiday film, resulting in a mix of styles that never settle into cohesion. Attempts at romance lack chemistry, while the comedic elements fail to land because the tone is never firmly established. Instead of feeling cinematic, the film has the aesthetic and pacing of a made-for-TV holiday special-pleasant enough in passing but lacking depth, polish, or staying power.A Very Merry Beauty Salon ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. With stronger writing, clearer direction, and a more focused tonal approach, this could have been a charming addition to seasonal viewing. Instead, it becomes a holiday film that fades quickly, offering little more than an uneven mix of clichés wrapped in festive packaging. For viewers seeking genuine warmth or clever holiday comedy, this one may fall short of expectations.
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