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    Laurel Bowery

    4.8 (57 reviews)
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    Bridal hair services

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    Haleigh K.

    Amazing!! This place was recommended from another yelp reviewer and I'm so glad I read that review! My haircut was done by Hiromi and she crushed it. The price was very reasonable as well, plus discount for the first cut!!

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    Connie L.

    I love my haircut! I've been living in NYC for about 8 years now and finally found a salon/stylist that knows how to cut my hair exactly how I want, without me having to pay an arm and a leg. Ai Kim is so friendly and really understood what I wanted and how to do it. The last time I got my hair cut in New York, the other stylist thinned out my hair too much and two years later, it still hasn't fully grown all back. I was hesitant to get my hair cut again after that experience, but I'm glad I tried Laurel Bowery and it turned out to be great! Ai also cuts/styles my boyfriend's hair - he has crazy difficult hair but she seems to know exactly what to do with it. He's actually the one that referred me to her! So, you know she's good at cutting hair for both men and women.

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    Ann S.

    Very happy! My issues were with previous highlights and cut but Rui helped me out to sort it out. He did a phenomenal job blending the color with my natural hair and gave me a chic haircut. I used Pulsd and was worried it would influence the service. I can assure you it did not! I would rate it as an exceptional experience! Rui went above and beyond. He was ready for me upon my arrival, extremely hospitable, took time to actually evaluate my hair and decide on the best course of action. He's very knowledgeable and took time to walk me through each step of the way. I left VERY happy and now I look forward to my next visit and becoming his regular client.

    Olivia N.

    Absolutely LOVE my best haircut + highlight!!! This is going to be my go to salon from now on. Highly highly recommend Rui, he's amazing!

    Chloe F.

    I've been searching for hairstylist for 7 months since moving to NYC and I am SO happy to say I've found mine at Laurel Bowery. I emailed the salon and they got me in the same day with a stylist who had a 20% off first-time promo. Rui cut and styled my hair after listening to me and taking his time to learn about my texture and gripes about previous cuts. I have naturally thick curly hair, and I also like to wear it straight and wavy. I absolutely love the cut and the way he styled it and taught me how to do it myself. After I showered and straightened it, I realized I wanted it a little shorter and was able to make an appointment a week later, day of, and see Rui. Everyone at the salon is super accommodating, and I love the products they use too. Really can't say enough good things! 10/10 recommend. I'll be back!

    Mika I.

    I followed a stylist Mio Okano and got another hair cut again! She suggests a change I wouldn't think of myself and I always end up loving a new look on me. It was easy to book through her personal website: miookano.com. The salon was pretty. A few stuff, tho, if I knit pick, I don't like the mirrors are tilted backwards, almost looking me up from below. I don't like how my face looks bigger that way. Also shampoo chairs are so close to the regular chairs, I got a direct dryer blow on me worrying about pieces of hair getting stuck on me. Anyways, the experience was worth flying from Buffalo!

    Owen L.

    #Mio #JapneseHairstyle After a lengthy search, we finally found Mio-san at Laurel Bowery! Mio was our favourite hairstylist in New York City, she was with Assort International before, and she moved to Laurel Bowery since beginning of this year. Mio is very professional and handle my wife's hair with extremely attentive style. You can never go wrong with Mio. The hair salon itself is very new, decent, and in a very good location, easy to find. Take F and get of from 2 Av, look for the Avalon Apartment Building and it's right across the street of Baar Baar Restaurant. Tips: Tips in cash, and always do an advance appointment.

    Jenny D.

    I literally won't let anyone besides Rui touch my hair! I've been seeing him for over a year now and he's more of an artist than a hair stylist. People (including strangers) are constantly asking where I got my color done. WORTH EVERY PENNY!

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    Eman D.

    Went to Laurel sain for the first time yesterday and couldn't be more happy with the results RUI is a true artist , knows how to make you feel comfortable and welcome and actually listens to what the client has to say and is looking for , got a 20% off the bill for first timers which makes it even better. Worth every penny ! Thanks for everything !

    Christie M.

    Only place that has been able to give me the rogue/cruella look I have been looking for. Very friendly and professional staff. Rui was my stylist, would highly recommend!

    Alexandra R.

    Another great haircut with Rui. I always have a good experience at Laurel Bowery. The entire staff is professional and courteous and my stylist works with me to make style that looks amazing but is easy to manage on my own.

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    Ai is the best! Followed her here from a previous salon. Much further away, but she is worth the trip!

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    this place is AWESOME and highly inexpensive for the neighborhood. great customer service and last minute avails and high-end decor/talent

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    Ai Kim is so friendly and really understood what I wanted and how to do it.

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    YUME Hair

    4.6
    (81 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    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 !!

    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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    Bleach with Plex Bond Protection care treatment. Minimize damage during the chemical bleaching process.
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    Full head bleach -Silver Gray-
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    Harueh Nomad

    Harueh Nomad

    4.5
    (299 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    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.

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    NewHair

    NewHair

    4.6
    (149 reviews)
    1.6 mi

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

    Nonstop Style

    5.0
    (59 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    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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    Mint Salon

    4.5
    (49 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Discovering Mint Salon has been the best thing that ever happened to my hair…read more I wanted hair transformation, I wanted blonde and fun which will air-dry to perfection. I have never been good at styling my long and thick hair, I needed the right style which will make my beach waves look perfect and right tone of blonde which will look natural. I have received many compliments on my hair ever since I got highlights and cut at the Mint Salon. I have referred several friends to Mint Salon, all have been very please with their results. If you are looking for skillful team of experts who will give you the perfect style you are looking for, this is the place.

    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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    Catalia Beauty & Wellness

    3.8
    (466 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    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.

    It was my boyfriends birthday and I wanted to surprise him with a day of getting pampered. Since we…read morehad been walking for what felt like an eternity at New York during our first day I thought a massage seemed like a great idea. I booked the couples retreat the morning of and I couldn't get an appointment until 1 pm. Guess it wasn't too bad but was super excited to get pampered. We arrived a little before 1 and right away we were escorted downstairs into the spa section. For a Wednesday it was pretty dead and the only people that were there was just me and the bf. The couples package came with * 1 hour massage * 30 minutes private soaks with milk & honey scrub * 30 minutes in couples suite which includes jacuzzi tub & sauna Since it was my boyfriends birthday I requested rose petals like I had seen in the Yelp picture. I was a bit disappointed to see that it looked nothing like the picture and it was fake rose petals which I thought was weird. I'll give them an A for effort though although it looked nothing like the picture. The massage was amazing. She did a really great job. Most of my massages are pretty rough but she did a great job with light to medium pressure. I really liked the glass of champagne and the chocolate truffles. The private soak was nice but I really enjoyed the sauna. It was definitely a great experience. Came out feeling revitalized. My boyfriend really enjoyed the massage and the amenities.

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    Happy Client at Plump lips at Catalia Beauty Salon
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