Laurel Bowery

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.

MASAKI !! I get my Japanese straight perms done here and honestly... it's amazing. My hair has…read morenever been so smooth and straight, & it stays that way. He's so good at what he does ... very detail-oriented !! My ends are healthy, my hair is shiny & it keeps growing .. I'm so pleased The salon is in a building w many other business .. it is small, quaint, & really cute. It has a calm, relaxing vibe. I recommend !!

Bleach with Plex Bond Protection care treatment. Minimize damage during the chemical bleaching process.

Full head bleach -Silver Gray-

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Bob haircut

Harueh Nomad

4.5(299 reviews)

1.5 mi•Midtown West

Within the first 5 mins of sitting down for a "consultation", I was told I have frizzy puffy hair…read morein the back, and I needed a perm asap. This was their "best advice for me" and that I should come back and get both together. I only needed a haircut and this was the only chance I got (I am a SAHM with 2 kids and minimal backup except this day) so I said I would consider it but I need a cut now. It was 6 months since my last. That must have just not been the right thing to say bc I was judged, insulted during the entire session and I got the worst haircut of my life. I can't even get it fixed because it is so much shorter than I wanted. There are huge "texture" discrepancies all over my hair, the most obvious being in the back near my neck. There's also a strand of hair far longer than the entire length of my bob cut. I don't even understand how this happened. I'm so traumatized. I would never recommend this place and will never ever come back. I really had 1 chance to get a cut as a treat to myself, since I really don't have extra time to spare. And now I have to live with this until it grows out, definitely more than 6 more months. If I could give -1000 stars, I would. Please do yourself a favor and find a salon that can do a nice cut for long AND SHORT hair. WITHOUT A PERM TO MAKE IT ALL STRAIGHT FIRST. The skill level here is just so sub par. I could have done it myself.

I used to come often but my hair stylist is no longer here, I got a haircut recently and tried a…read morenew stylist Ara. I haven't cut my hair in 6 months and I have really long straight natural hair so you can say it is a blank canvas. This is probably one of the worst haircut I have gotten in years compared to other places that are in different price ranges. Leaving the salon it looked good styled but when I went home to wash it and had more time to look without it curled I saw really choppy layers and the length is much shorter than i wanted. For a cut I paid $107-110 not including tips and expected a decent cut for that amount. Truly disappointing as holidays are coming up and I have been wearing a hat to cover up, cannot wait for this to grow out but will take months. Ara was really sweet and nice but I don't think the skills were there.

Jelly perm by Kelly

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The example

NewHair

4.6(150 reviews)

1.6 mi•Midtown West

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.

HIDDEN GEM. ladies you know a good blow out the moment the stylist blow dries your hair then…read morestyles. this guy came with all the works, didn't speak a word to me (best) and my hair is amazing! great products used, top notch styling tools and the techniques used are the correct ones- not the new beauty school teens that think they know it all. this place is amazing- will definitely be coming back

1.7 mi•Koreatown, Midtown West

This is their definition of "brown" hair, even under a direct sunlight. Claire saw this pic and said not a single apology.

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Worst haircut ever. Healthy hair destroyed in 24 hours, absolutely embarrassing

Nonstop Style

5.0(58 reviews)

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.

Balayage by Wendy

Hair color designed by Wendy

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Bloody Halloween by Jenny

Hair OSH

4.3(417 reviews)

1.6 mi•Midtown East

I've had long hair for over a decade, so getting a huge knot out of nowhere was stressful. My…read moreregular stylist was fully booked, so I came back to this salon after more than 15 years. I didn't catch the stylist's name, but she truly saved the day. She and another stylist tried everything to detangle, and when it became too painful, I told them to just go ahead for a shorter cut. I walked out with a fresh, beautiful haircut that completely lifted my mood. Everyone at work complimented it, and my husband loves it too. Thank you for the kindness, patience, and amazing result.

This place is a scam. Online says long haircut starts at $90. No one spoke to me about cost and…read morewhen I went to check out I was charged $150 (way more than what color starts for!) I told the person at the check out that it said $90 online and he told me that "we don't use the website anymore" I then asked to see where prices are posted and he told me "instagram" Instagram has the link to their website that's says $90. Beware.

2.1 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

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Mint Salon

4.5(49 reviews)

Love my hair after Charlene does it. If it's silver or some other fun color. She's the best.read more

Go to Mint Salon if you want to leave feeling disappointed and upset…read more I booked a full highlight and blowout for 10am. When I arrived Charlene (the owner) was seeing another client. I thought no big deal and waited on the couch. It wasn't until 10:30 when I sat down in the chair and she told me that I didn't have enough time booked to get my service that I booked done. I would only have time for a crown highlight (not even a partial) and a toner. I was expecting to receive the service that I booked. It is not my fault that the receptionist didn't book the right amount of time and that she was running late. Even with "not having enough time" the appointment lasted 3 hours and I left with the intention to have to go to another salon to get a full highlight done. My advice, save your time and money and go somewhere else.

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Unfade x Muze Salon

Alin is amazing! She really took the time to understand what I wanted and seemed very knowledgeable…read moreabout achieving the specific color correction for my hair type. She was also very friendly and made the effort to get to know me during the appointment. I also appreciated the fact that Alin was super efficient in getting this all done! Alin really transformed my hair from being brassy and dry to a beautiful brown color that blended perfectly with my roots. The salon is very spacious and clean and was also flexible with booking my appointment the very next morning as I had called the night before to see if they could squeeze me in for a toner. I will definitely be coming back to Unfade x Muze and look forward to Alin doing my hair again!

Here's another updated review. I'm officially a loyal, returning client of Charles :)…read moreI came back to the salon for a root touch-up, and once again, he exceeded my expectations. Charles has an incredible eye for detail and truly understands how to customize the perfect tone to complement both your hair and complexion. He always takes the time to listen, offers thoughtful recommendations, and makes sure everything is tailored exactly to what you want. The result is beautiful, my hair looks glossy, refreshed, and the color blends seamlessly. Beyond his talent, Charles is warm, attentive, and makes the entire experience feel elevated and comfortable. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and the quality of his work. I always leave feeling my absolute best. Highly recommend him, I'll definitely keep coming back.

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Hair coloring service(Foilayage)

Salon Kinya

4.7(84 reviews)

2.0 mi•Midtown East

Meg is INCREDIBLE. Executed exactly what I asked for, and they managed to get me in for a same day…read moreappointment due to my tight work schedule.

As I've documented over the course of writing several thousand reviews on Yelp, when I decide I…read moreneed to cut my hair I need that to happen right away. Unlike most things in my life, I find it near impossible to plan ahead for a haircut. The mood struck recently as I was preparing for a work trip to New York. Upon seeing that Salon Kinya was barely two blocks from my hotel, I hoped things would fall into place and allow me to get a haircut after arriving from the airport. In the car from Newark I called and claimed a 16:15 appointment that afternoon with Kaz. Kaz understood what I wanted and gave it to me - more layers, more movement, all whilst preserving length. I left Salon Kinya feeling lighter (and very happy about my hair). Since arriving home to the Bay Area, I am happy to report that I'm liking the cut more by the day. I will happily return for a cut with Kaz!

2.4 mi•Midtown West, Theater District, Hell's Kitchen

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Hair 2 Stay

4.4(82 reviews)

I came here for a haircut and had such an amazing experience. The hair stylist was able to help me…read moreget my hair to a healthier state and it looked stunning afterwards! I was able to walk in which was very convenient.

Sabrina always gives me the BEST and the MOST highlights! She gets really close to the root and…read morealways addresses my trouble areas where my regrowth is the fastest! I have been coming here for years now, and I am happy to bring my business here to my local Hell's Kitchen female-owned salon that's in the basement of a residential building on West 44th St. across the St. from Birdland. Cathy is also a wonderful assistant, and always gives a nice, little massage when she very thoroughly washes your hair. Mookie was too, but unfortunately for us, she has recently moved abroad. The place is small, clean and quaint and uses high quality products. I highly recommend Hair2Stay and I get lots of compliments on my hair anytime I go here! And the prices are very reasonable and competitive as well!

2.0 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

Hair 2 Stay Salon

Blow out and curl

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Blow out and curl

Catalia Beauty & Wellness

3.8(463 reviews)

I decided last minute that I wanted to have my hair blown out a mere 3 hours before a work party…read more I looked into pricing at Ulta and Dry Bar and then happened upon Luxe Den which was literally around the corner from where I work. I walked in at 330 and walked out a little past 4 with a fresh blow out. The woman who did my hair was pleasant. I didn't want anything involved, and my blowout was no frills. She gave me nice volume with the velcro rollers. For $55, it's definitely worth stopping here for a blowout.

BUYER BEWARE. Do NOT book with this business. I purchased a Groupon for the Silver Couples Spa…read morePackage worth $450 as an anniversary gift for my boyfriend to celebrate us in a romantic setting. I scheduled my appointment for 1/20 at noon and confirmed. I did not expect for an unseen circumstance where I needed to call that morning to ask if I'm able to have a grace period and come in slightly later to accommodate my appointment. The merchant refused to provide a different time and also didn't allow me to reschedule. This, marked my Groupon code as falsely "redeemed" although I did not get to enjoy the experience or attend and left me with no option of reschedule or refund. I contacted Groupon stating all of the above and the response from the business in their defense to NOT provide me with the refund I am entitled to was by lying. The merchant stated that I called 25 minutes before when I have receipts and proof that I called that morning at 9:50am to notify and attempt to recieve resolution and never ever anticipated such a conflict for an easy problem. All I need initially was to reschedule for a later time or date. My partner and I both work 9-5pm and this was the only day we had available and they couldn't make a small adjustment. I am now fighting for a refund of over $300 because the business lied.