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    Excuse the lens flare but look how soft these half waves are! I can't get over how great my hair looks. Super happy!!
    Susanna L.

    I've been seeing Jay for years for my semi-annual haircut and he never fails me! He knows exactly what type of cut I like and the style I'll look best in based on my face shape. No matter where he goes, I'll always follow Jay for all my hair needs. Bonus: he's super responsive via text and understanding when it comes to scheduling an appointment! How often do you have hair stylists that will accommodate your busy schedule? Go see Jay; you will not be disappointed.

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    I Chin L.

    last update, people please check the pics and full text. i just post the amount of hair i lost after i wash the first time. this will be the last time i dye my hair. just my honest opinion with jay and the salon he currently work at now. u paid cheaper for a cheaper service. 1. jay said because i dye my hair before and bleach twice today so it's normal that i lost a lot of hair. please check the pics see how it breaks. 2. color was clearly not even. i only did one color like a violet light purple. again please see the picture i attach i haven't even wash my hair yet. 3.the assistant was def not gentle cuz the second bleach was painful not only just cuz the chemical but also she just pulls hair really hard. 4. jay did apologize. 5. the old Chinese lady refused to give me any discount for compensation of the not even color or hair lost because i choose to pay with card. i paid 174.2 include tips. that would be all. you guys can judge the rest. 2018.10.27 i honestly believe it's your job to evaluate it first then just start doing it. we are customers not professionals like you. i woke up this morning realizing there are more breaks which "i" found out then inform "you", then you goes "yeh it's risky i guess... yeh sorry..." i know u try to blow dry and cover it up, basically the whole centered part of my hair are all broken down. it is your job to tell ur customers what exactly is going on, i do understand there are risks, u didn't even talk or mentioned about it before we started. the not even color is totally ur fault. i didn't ask any ombré just one color. u let ur assistant do it so u can go do other people's hair. how does that even make sense? beside that my ears are having allergic reaction. you should at least tell ur lady boss to compensate me with charging me less, instead u just walk away set down scrolling on ur phone again. very not cool when i don't speak ur language and u guys don't speak english or mandarin much during the paying process. i have been very respectful i tipped 20 for you assistant even when she pulled my hair too hard and parts of the blow dryer just fell down on me TWICE during the whole process. 20 dollars is a really good tips for the whole 140 original price, don't even get me stared why eventually ur lady boss charge me 174.2 because of tax and what not. i respect hard working people. i know how hard it is to survive or make a living in nyc. i pay her 20 despite of the unpleasantness because i respect her and i respect elderly workers. again whoever trying to get a hair cut or hair dye there good luck. you guys are on ur own.

    Two process bleach + one hair dye + a hair cut
    Yun T.

    One of the best hair experiences I've ever had. I have Asian dark hair and wanted to dye it silver. Jay and his assistant was very patient and skillful. Very happy with the result!

    Stace C.

    I've been going to Jay for years, he does a great job. He gives good advice on length, color etc for your type of hair texture. Highly recommend!

    Mei C.

    Takes his time. Great with color and cut. I love my color every time he does it. I get a lot of compliments. Highly recommend Jay!

    Erin M.

    I met Jay back in 2009 at the former Mess Salon on Mott St. I followed Jay to his new location on Mulberry. Even after moving out of manhattan I still make the trek downtown to see him. I have never been disappointed. Here are some some pics of from color and cuts over the years.

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    Jay is so great. He knows exactly how to fix your hair and make it beautiful. Definitely recommend him!

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    Ask the Community - Jay Wong

    Hello Jay, I did my hair with brown color bak in Taipei 5/7/2019 and I also had Keratin at the same time. So I want to have a hair color and just a cut in the back. Do you think you can do it? I need a good quality of color. Let me know.

    yes we can have a consultation first and then book appointment. please text the our phone numbers.

    Accidentally died my hair black and I need to fix ASAP!!! My natural color is a medium brown, how much would it cost to get back to that? I have medium/long length hair

    hi need to lighten up from your black and redye. u need a consultation. maybe 100-140$.

    Do you offer free hair consultation?

    yes sure!

    How long can the bright color keep? Do staff speak Mandarin?

    yes we speak Chinese. u need a consultation.

    How much would it cost for a Japanese straightening, medium-long hair?

    Price range from 200-300$

    I was wondering how much approximately would an ash blonde balayage be on virgin mid Asian hair length? And if you use Olaplex? Thanks

    yes i use Olaplex. u need a consultation.

    How much would Japanese straightening cost?

    Hi! I was wondering how much it would be to cut my banqs a certain way and dye the banqs a white qrey color and the rest of my hair a briqht midniqht blue (my hair is curly…

    How much would dying my hair cost (color of choice would be greyish silver)?

    A balayage price range from 125-180, depends on hair volume ,length and sessions of processes.

    How much does a typical haircut cost? (For context, I wear my hair in a straight bob and am looking to get an inch and a half to two inches off)

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    My experience with WEST VIBE Salon was literally the best thing that has happened to my hair in a…read morelong long time ! I went there for color correction and Maria and Gilberta made sure they heard every big and tiny concern I had . I had colored my hair at home and had hot roots and being someone who always wears her hair down, I became so conscious and unhappy with how my hair looked , but they understood my concerns and guided me and Gilberta was just so so precise and so much patient with the whole coloring process and the result is just oh my god ! She just worked her magic and made me feel soooo much confident.. And the haircut was just what I had in my mind , I've tried to convey it to so many stylists before but no one ever got it right, but Maria heard every single thing and gave me the best haircut. If you want to fall in love with your hair , just book the appointment with West Vibe!!!!

    I originally booked a perm with Maria, but instead of doing the service that day, she honestly told…read moreme my hair wasn't long enough to achieve the soft, textured look I wanted. She canceled the appointment, refused to charge me, and told me to come back in two months. That level of honesty is rare. When I returned before my wedding, the result was exactly what I had envisioned--natural movement, not tight curls. She also taught me how to style it, which products to use, and how to maintain it. If you're looking for a modern men's perm, textured hair, or an honest stylist who puts the result before the sale, West Vibe Salon is the place to go.

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    I had my hair done by Masaki and was extremely disappointed with both the result and the way my…read moreconcerns were handled afterward. I paid $480 for my appointment and left with hair that looked patchy and not like what we had discussed. While disappointing results can sometimes happen, what bothered me most was the complete lack of communication afterward. I reached out to Masaki on May 13 regarding my concerns and attempted to resolve the issue privately. I never received a response. It has now been about a month, and despite giving plenty of time for a reply, I have been ignored. I did not immediately leave reviews or make public comments because I wanted to give him the opportunity to address the situation directly. Unfortunately, that opportunity was never taken. For $480, I expected a higher standard of work and customer service. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Masaki.

    Updating my review: I used to come here because the haircuts were strong, but over time the…read moreexperience deteriorated significantly. Appointments became rushed, started late, and lacked even basic professionalism. You're barely greeted when you walk in, and the overall tone makes it feel like you're inconveniencing them just by being there. I told them multiple times I had a head injury from a concussion and the lack of care was very concerning how abrasively they washed and handled my head. My most recent appointment was a complete failure. I asked for a warm, golden brown and came prepared with multiple reference photos. While the color was processing, I clearly flagged that it was pulling purple. That concern was dismissed, and the product was left on longer. The result was the darkest my hair has ever been, almost black with a cool, purple hue. The exact opposite of what I requested. The color job is all mismatched, the lower part of my hair significantly darker, the roots are sloppy and uneven. When I pointed this out, the response was defensive and dismissive. At one point, I was sarcastically asked if I wanted to "bleach it," which is an inappropriate and careless suggestion for already fine hair. It was mind blowing to have this handled so poorly and then be rushed through a cut that does not look anywhere close to the quality of the past cuts. I followed up requesting a refund, given that this will take months to correct and fade, and received no response for over 48 hours. It's not even about the money - it's about the severe lack of respect. What's most surprising is that this level of defensiveness and lack of accountability was unacceptable, especially after such a grave mistake. Instead of thoughtful adjustment and ownership, the response was dismissive in the moment and silent afterward. Mistakes happen. How they're handled is what defines a business. This was not handled well. NYC has no shortage of salons that can deliver both technical skill and professionalism. This is not one of them. Updating this with a pic and additional NYC HAIR SALON SEO terms so future customers are warned since the salon has decided to block me after no satisfactory resolution. The pic at the top right was me pre-hair f*** up. Only come to this salon if you'd like to come home and cry.

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    This place has cute gentlemen with good hair and cute ladies with cute style. Don't know the names…read moreof the dudes who helped dye my hair but they were nice and did all the work without me having to think about the process. I nearly fell asleep in the chair and woke up with the job done. It's very pricey but I was comfortable the whole time. So, great service but expect a sad wallet if it's not in your price range. That said, pretty standard pricing for the location. If you're going to bleach your hair, you'd probably get the most out of it by trying a funky cool color but I just like the natural look. There's a discount if you have student ID. Would recommend this place.

    Kelvin is my now my go-to stylist after my friend recommended me to him. She's also been going to…read morehim for awhile and after my first haircut with him, I can genuinely say it was one of the best haircuts Ive ever had - it was exactly what I wanted and I walked away feeling so happy with the results. I went back recently to bleach my hair and I was so shocked by how good it came out - and in only 4-5 hours! He's definitely a professional and knows what he's doing especially when it comes to dying/bleach/toning and cutting short Asian hair to fit my face shape. I rarely need to tell him to fix or that I'm not satisfied with my hair; I trust his process and he's never failed me.

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    A hidden gem near Koreatown. Walked in without an appointment to inquire about a perm and haircut…read more Was quickly seated by friendly Ria and assigned Ai as my stylist. And what a fortunate thing I was, because I have now found my new go to person for all hair related needs. I highly recommend Ai for your stylist. Her attention to detail is superb and it is apparent she is a perfectionist as she even requested to trim my eyebrows to balance the cut against face shape. Reference this review and request her honest consultation for your intended style before getting a cut; I can almost guarantee you will be amazed by the end result. However, what ultimately made me leave a review was what Ai did NOT do. It was the fact that she advised me NOT to get a perm that day. She recommended it would be better to grow out my hair longer for the intended style. What refreshing honesty that prioritizes the best for your client instead of upselling any unnecessary service. I walked into NewHair with a quarter life crisis and a bowl cut. I came out 1.5 hours later having realized my full potential as a Temu BTS member, with the best haircut I've had in New York City. Thank you, Ai.

    If I could give this salon ZERO stars I would. No idea how they have good reviews…read more I have never felt so uncomfortable and so insulted. Pre-paid for this appointment and was greeted like I wasn't even human. I was 15 mins late to the appt and I called an hour before my appt to let them know. Thank you so much for making someone so uncomfortable to the point I couldn't trust you to do my hair. I genuinely thought they would purposely ruin my hair.

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    I came in for a trim, and discussed with my hair stylist that I wanted to mostly keep my length and…read morethe long layers. Before starting, we both agreed that the length was good (she'd just trim split ends) and that she'd reduce the layers I already had. She ended up cutting a lot more than we agreed, and I have lots of layers (more than before, that feel a little choppy). This isn't what I asked for at all, and I'm especially unhappy because we agreed on what to do before, and I mentioned I have a family wedding coming up and I wanted to make sure my hair is what I wanted leading up to it.

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