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    Salon V

    4.8 (95 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Booked a haircut last minute for an event I had coming up. Looked on Yelp and Instagram and figured this was a good place! Came in and asked for hair about an inch/inch and a half below my shoulders and a couple of framing pieces at the front of my face. I showed these two reference photos. To say the least, they are not what I got. I thought it looked okay in the salon - and as I left and the hair started to move, I realized how wrong I was. I never asked for layers and I got them all over my head - horribly done layers. She also used thinning shears all over my head and feathered the ends - another thing I didn't ask for and isn't in either of the pictures. My hair is uneven, splotchy, and too heavy with the layers she put it around my head. I look like a mushroom or a tulip. And now I don't even have enough hair to go to someone else to fix it because she cut it too short. Everything about it is horrible. Super nice salon but the worst hair cut I've ever had. You should feel beautiful and renewed after a haircut and all I feel is ugly. I know it wasn't the most expensive haircut in the city, but for $105 + tip I was expecting to not get butchered.

    Full balayage
    Leah F.

    Needed to get my hair done for graduation, I absolutely loved the way my hair turned out. The stylist was amazing and did even better than I expected.

    Original hair color
    Jenny J.

    I had to jump on here and write a review IMMEDIATELY, because I couldn't be more pleased with the results. I didn't like my blonde hair color, which was a result of a hair job done at &hair lounge a while back that was supposed to be an ombré from brown to a cool tone light brown (lesson learned: don't use purple brightening shampoo on brown hair). For the upcoming autumn, I wanted a darker brown with a mix between balayage and ombré. Wasn't too sure what I wanted, but I definitely didn't want basic. James heard my calling and gave me this beautiful brown balayage with ash brown tips, which he called milk tea hair. So many other stylists complimented the do, probably because this look suits my face better and is more natural looking. All in all, being under $300, including curling my hair, I think I've just found my go to place for my next coloring. Also everyone was so nice! I was offered tea and water, and my senior stylist answered all my questions in a helpful way. There was even a child here (which was not a common sight to me) and someone with a dog (albeit well-behaved), which speaks to me that this establishment is someplace people feel comfortable in. Bonus: my hair faded quickly to a gray-yellow (bleached hair does not hold color well and it was still that pesky purple shampoo), but since it was within 2 weeks, Salon V gave me a complimentary gloss and a treatment. Seriously cannot recommend this place enough.

    Previous hair

    Booked a double process here and was really excited based on the positive reviews. But the stylist processed my hair once, starting from the roots instead of the ends. The stylist was nice but rushing so much there was bleach splattered all over my cape. I also asked for a slightly shorter cut for my long hair and had several inches taken off so my hair is now above shoulder length. I ended up not minding the cut (even though it isn't what I asked for; it still looks okay) but my hair is bright white/yellow and extremely damaged- the photos don't do it justice, it looks like it was bleached at home with no toner at all. Whenever I've so much as had highlights anywhere else my hair is washed and deep conditioned at some point - not here. I've had double process before and have never been left with such dry and unhealthy hair, even upon leaving the salon day-of. I booked a color correction within 24 hours as soon as I saw the color and texture of my hair after a shower. Super disappointed with the $450+ I spent here. Was hoping for a positive experience but the stylist was rushing and the result was a far cry from what I came in for. I am hoping another salon can fix it. Attached is a photo I showed my stylist of my previous hair (that I wanted to go back to from dark blonde) and what I got.

    After!
    Chloe R.

    Discovered this salon on Instagram and had the opportunity to get my hair styled by James! He perfected the color I wanted and styled it beautifully. He truly brought life back to my hair and I am happy to say I finally found my salon and can't wait to work with him again! The overall salon also was a great experience and all the workers were so kind. Thank you James for making me blonde again!!! There are some before and afters, 10/10 would recommend.

    Drew L.

    I am so ABSURDLY happy with my experience at Salon V today, I almost teared up. I am only in NYC for a few days this trip, and remembered literally yesterday that I desperately needed a cut and color before THIS weekend. I found this salon on yelp, and was pleased that they not only offered online appointments but could see me the next day- I.e., today. I showed up for my 4:15 appointment, only to learn that I had made a mistake and never completed the booking so they had no record of me. I was sooo bummed cause it was definitely my last chance to get my hair fixed, and it seemed completely hopeless. The kind, lovely receptionist asked what I wanted, scrolling through the schedule to see if there was ANY way she could fit me in. She called the owner, Vernelle, over to give me a consult to help determine what I wanted, and what, if anything, they could squeeze in for me. (Spoiler: everything!!) To fully illustrate what a miracle worker Vernelle is, you must understand that I had not had a trim or color in TWO YEARS. This poor woman was faced with a solid two inches of split ends, the bottom half of my hair having been highlighted and treated multiple times between 2-4 years ago, all of my hair having been subjected to drug store dye a couple months ago, except the top bits of recent growth. It was truly not cute. I showed her a couple pictures I had screenshotted of looks I like, and even though she explained that those processes wouldn't be good for my hair, she clearly saw my taste and likes because damn if it doesn't look better than ALL of the pics I showed her! This is truly the happiest I have EVER walked out of a salon. I'm literally going to schedule my next haircut to coincide with my next hair appointment. Truly, everyone, from the receptionist to the junior stylists to the owners were so kind, helpful, and positive. The space itself was beautiful. The robes were luxurious. Chairs were comfortable. No detail overlooked. Not only did Vernelle give me the best cut and color of my life, she did it by squeezing me around her previously scheduled appointments, ensuring that I was comfortable the whole time, without ever seeming to inconvenience any of her other clients. She and this salon wso lovely to work with. No praise is effusive enough to communicate my pleasure and gratitude for the kindness, graciousness, and talent of these women. --- Update: love this salon as much as ever!!! I came back and Vernelle crushed it again. I vaguely knew what I wanted and probably explained it badly, but she totally felt me and I am ecstatic about the result!! Thrilled to have found a salon and expert who gets me and always improves my appearance and confidence!!

    Hair by Ellen!‍
    Brittany S.

    I have been going to Salon V for the past few years and no one does my hair quite like Ellen. She is the absolute sweetest, and I know I'm getting an amazing cut and blow dry every time. Her knowledge is unmatched, and she has been helping me tremendously on managing my hair growth and style for my wedding later this year. She also only recommends treatments and products that are really needed, which I love her honesty. Overall the salon is beautiful and prices are really good for the amazing quality. I highly recommend Salon V, and most of all Ellen!

    Wedding updo by James

    James has been doing my hair for years, and he is honestly the best! I've always struggled with getting the right color for my highlights as I naturally have a lot of red in my hair and prefer more ashy tones. He always gets it to look perfect. He also did the updo for my wedding, and it was beautiful. He really strives to give everyone what they want, is so talented, and is wonderful to spend the day chatting to especially if your hair takes as long as mine does! I always look forward to my time at Salon V with James!

    Went for single color process and they didn't remove the dye completely from my ears and hairline last nearly a year ago. But I loved the color and the fact that they use cruelty free products so I decided to give them another chance. I even mentioned it when they were shampooing and removing the dye from my skin. But once again, I had a ring around my head and my ears were brown. Luckily, I still had the bottle I bought last year to remove the dye from my skin. Weird how they let their clients walk out like that-both with Senior colorists and hair stylist. Will have to think about going back August 2018 So, here's my update. Meg, one of the owners called me soon (within days) after my disappointed post to apologize and offered to have me come in for a free color when I was ready. Well, I finally took her up on her offer (my scheduling not hers). Meg was so nice and very conscientious of my concerns and made sure that I left the salon with a beautiful color and cut. She made an extra effort to remove as much stain but was afraid it might remove the color if they went too much into my hairline. Thank you Meg for reaching out and making this a wonderful experience.

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    I did a lot of research before coming to Salon V and having Ellen cut my hair, and she did such a lovely job!

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    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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    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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    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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