Great find! Desperately needed a root touch-up. My regular salon was already closed, and I…read morespecifically wanted to find a salon that used Goldwell color. They were incredibly accommodating and were able to take me at the last minute. My color came out great, Joelle was lovely, and the salon itself is spacious and comfortable. It's not super close to my apartment, but I'll definitely be back. So happy I found them!

Milla did a fantastic blowout for my event this week! She was so kind and listened to my requests…read more It lasted for days!

I have been underwhelmed with my hair for over a year and desperately needed a change. I used the…read moreNextDoor App to ask my Lenox Hill neighbors who they'd recommend and Adel came highly recommended. Coupled with tremendous Yelp reviews, I decided to go in for a quick consult. I met Miranda first. She is a powerhouse. She's like the hair color whisperer. I needed a serious color correction and wanted to come back to a lighter caramel blonde while covering my ever abundant grey hair. I asked her what she would do if I gave her complete creative control, not taking into account my current look at all, and she gave me the answer I was looking for - first a single process to bring my base back to a color closer to my natural color, covering the grey, and then highlights, after Adel cut my hair. I then met with Adel, and I must say, he intimidated me a bit. He is a master of the art of cutting hair and I'd never been in the chair of someone with his level of talent before. He talked me through what was currently wrong and then asked me what I wanted. I said I wasn't married to the length or any particular look and that I would prefer he look at my face and come up with a look that would be flattering. He said, "your hair should have its own look - having long hair doesn't mean anything if the length doesn't do anything - your hair should move and have personality." He was so right. I made an appointment for 1:30 the next day (Saturday) and when I came back in, they were warm, approachable and so incredibly professional. I had a little bit of a wait (very little), but there were only three of them working in the salon and having been there for a consult the day before and seeing how they work together, I half expected it. Miranda applied my base color quickly, knowing exactly what she wanted to do before I sat down. After 30 minutes, she washed my hair (their massage chairs at the washing station are a stroke of genius) and then Adel took me for my cut. Adel's hands are so fast, I've never seen anything like it. He made an absolute mess of my hair, tossing it everywhere while cutting, working my hair in every possible direction to achieve his vision and when he was done, it was perfect. The length, the cut, everything worked so well. It was like a magic trick and he accomplished exactly what he said he would, he gave me a look and my hair had its own personality. Miranda then highlighted my hair. She takes her time with the foils, working them into your hair in the direction your hair naturally moves to ensure coverage and movement without the stripes. She paid extra attention to making sure the hairs around my face framed my face and she took into account Adel's cut to make sure the highlights brought out the best in it as well. I have a lot of fine hair, so she worked in sections and when one section was finished processing, she'd rinse it out and while continuing to work on the next section. Miranda is a taskmaster - she is laser-focused. As I was processing, I'd watch her with other clients and I was amazed to see how she could focus her attention on multiple people in her chairs at once without ever making anyone feel left out or unattended. She has such a talent with people. After washing out my highlights, Adel took me back to his chair to blow out my hair and to make sure it didn't need any cleaning up (it did not). The finished cut and color are extraordinary. I didn't have a vision going in and am glad for that because letting the two of them do what they do best was clearly the best decision I could have made. I've had at least 20 compliments in the past 4 days and am just so happy with the outcome.

Beware. I got a hair cut here in Nov 2025 and I am still in the process of getting it "corrected,"…read moreIn my opinion, just a big show, no true craft, talent or care. Blasted through my hair, chopped way too much off and thinned it in out in a way I specifically expressed I did not want. Then there is the $$$.

Fast, clean and beautiful haircut. They even brought me coffee, water and snacks. They also don't…read moreupsell or overcharge which is rare in the UES. Highly recommend, the staff is also nice and professional.

Great textured highlights by Tamas which isn't easy because I have red hair...well it is actually…read morevery grey, but after color, it leans to strawberry blonde, which was the original color. Tamas was extremely patient, understanding, and thorough as we discussed the color of the highlights and how I wanted them to appear. He also did a fantastic cut, which, given how my hair grows, can be tricky. The atmosphere is lovely...not at all pretentious, and folks clearly love what they are doing. Pricing is very fair and up front. I walk by the salon every day as it is on my block. It is great to see a thriving local business that truly cares about their customers and each other, not to me ruon their skills with hair. Highly recommend.

Best location, if you take the R train you are two blocks away. Super easy, right on 62nd street…read more No need to buzz in, the door is open, go up to the second floor. As soon as you come off the elevator you are in the big beautiful salon. Its screams New York City. I loved it! I love the positive energy and how happy and friendly everyone is there. The best place ever! I've been living in New York City for 14 years now and I'm telling you no one cuts hair better than Ken Cranford. I have curly hair and I do love to straighten it and put curls at the end. Everytime I get my hair cut by Ken people will stop me on the streets and ask who cut my hair? Now it's very important I'm leaving this review to let women of color with all curly hair types who to go see. I've been to a few other places who so call specialize in curly hair but no. KEN CRANFORD is the man to go see if you want your beautiful curls to stay beautiful. If Ken is not there you better book with Cassondra. Want fabulous wash and blow out, you must see Cassondra, don't get it twisted she cuts hair too. So if you are in the city with any kind of curly texture hair and you need to see someone, I just gave you two of the best people to see in all of NYC.

Best salon in NYC- from the moment you walk in you know it's a special gem- entire staff so…read morefriendly + professional and great customer service. The best haircut of my life by Stephen himself which grows out looking somehow even better & healthier each time. My blonde hi-lights by Nikolay have never looked so good - rich with depth and shine. Always worthwhile iconic NYC experience and highly recommend.

I went to Vartali because I saw positive reviews.. but I fail to check Yelp. I went to get low…read morelights / highlights. The hair dresser she was very nice. But she just did one side of my hair and when done didn't even bother to show me. The person that attempted to dry my hair was so rough and rude!! she kept asking me if I didn't want to pay for it, and I clearly said sure. She started to dry my hair she was pulling and burning my scalp. This place they have no customers service manners. The woman where you get the apron was so unfriendly and miserable looking. I should have left from the beginning. But I wanted not to judge them without giving them a chance. But boy was I wrong!! Will be never returning.

People stop me on the street and ask me who does my hair, and they have been doing this since I…read morestarted with Vartali almost 30 years ago. No stylist is a mind reader the first time out or even if they have known you for years, as your needs may change. For me, it's always been a partnership--they listen to what I need, share their professional point-of-view and expertise, and I make sure I express what I want clearly. I still have a headful of hair that is a mix of curly, wavy and in one section, weirdly straight. It takes real knowledge and professionalism to get it right, and Vartali has never failed me where almost a dozen other studios have. Now that my hair is aging, they are with me every step of the way. When I read these unpleasant reviews, I am not even sure they are talking about the same salon that has given me my best hair, every time I am there, for three decades. And as for the vibe, it's family.

Expensive and bad blowout Showed photo from a week ago but…read morestill received a flat unflattering blowout . Save your money and go to dry bar across the street

Coco is an extremely talented stylist with many years of experience doing razer cuts. I was…read moreskeptical at first, but she is very knowledgeable.

My eyebrow technician Saida is the reason I ended up coming to this salon. LOVE HER ! She's golden…read moreand I highly recommend if you're looking for perfect brows. I started getting my hair cut by Rosie and bleached by Ali. I also highly recommend.

So in true transparency, my eyebrow technician moved to this salon 6 months ago. She used to be at…read moreLilibeth Eyebrows. So needless to say, pleased is an understatement. My almost 16yr old goddaughter wanted to get her eyebrows done for the first time. And naturally, I had to have Saida do them. The new place is very nice. The receptionist was so nice and inviting. I'm glad Saida found this place. Saida only tweezes and used a brow shaper; no wax, no thread. Her eye for accuracy is unmatched and needless to say my goddaughter was very happy. Saida gained another customer for life.

Incredible service ! Best receptionist's in the game !!! I always have a wonder guy l experience…read moreand leave feeling chicer than I came !

Great experience! Was looking for a skilled hairdresser to give me a short pixie cut on curly hair…read more Donatella was excellent. Trained in Europe, (Italy), she saw immediately what needed to be done to make the cut work. She cut the hair when it was dried and started shaping and adding layers. She really took her time to make sure the cut was perfect before styling it, then used a blow drying and flat iron to finish. I had a gala that evening...I was ready to go!