I have come here for a long time and on a whim got Dominique as a hair dresser and have been coming back to her ever since. I've since moved out of the city and schedule my visits back to see family around when I need a haircut I live 7 hours away and still come back! She listens to what you want and has thoughtful responses, even just about hair care outside of her chair. Love my experience there! read more

I saw a master hair stylist and after a few days was not happy with the outcome in the front. It had the appearance of two large layers sitting far away from each other. I went back for an adjustment (they give you 30 minutes for a free adjustment if you ask within 2 weeks of your original appointment) and the stylist saw the issue but basically told me that there was not enough time to actually fix the problem. Instead she made some other adjustments to distract from the issue. As my hair is growing, I'm seeing the poorly graded front layers coming further and further into stark relief. I'm working my best to style around this, but I will not be going back and definitely do not think the cut was worth the price I paid. I'll have to pay another $200 to someone else sooner rather than later. My 3 stars is due to good communication from the establishment, and that the rest of the hair cut was well done - except..... the front....... the part you want to be at its best..... I do not recommend any curly girl getting their hair cut here. read more

Many beautiful bob cuts and highlights thanks to Irina. Highly recommend. I'm not a talker and she's cool with that. Always a pleasant, easy experience. read more

I loved the service! Fiona was amazing. She helped me find the perfect haircut for me, and she was also very kind and attentive to how I felt about the cut. I highly recommend her!! read more

The Bird House Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

High marks for The Bird House in Gowanus! An open, airy salon, down to earth, chill vibe, welcoming and gracious staff. Big shout out to Katie Casola - the stylist I've been seeing for several years. She does beautiful color ("blonding" is her specialty) - very nuanced. And - she's lovely!! read more

Marilu did an amazing job on my hair! I asked for a butterfly cut with layers, and she completely transformed my dry, thick hair into something soft, beautiful, and full of movement. She is incredibly sweet, professional, and made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire appointment. This was my first time with her at this place, and I'll definitely be coming back! The receptionist who checked me in, is also really sweet and offered coffee read more

i have been going to the Birdhouse for many years and their services are fantastic!! Nada is my fabulous stylist and her assistants who wash my hair are equally great. All the staff are super professional and nice and this is the BEST salon! read more

I've been going to Birdhouse since 2018 and have been with a few of their stylists. Goldie was my first stylist but she left years ago and then I went to Ash and then onto Nada. All of them have been wonderful, super talented, and my only blip is two of their colorists (Katie and Mariya) who I adored because of their skills are no longer there. Other than that this is the salon where I know I am going to receive a banging cut and service. I wish they would offer some sort of discount or perks for long timers! read more

Ive never been to this salon but booked a curly cut with Nada on a whim. My hair is extremely dry, lacked shape, and was becoming too difficult to manage. For reference, I have 3C-4A hair depending on where you look. The salon is cute and the receptionist was super sweet -- she nailed a great first impression. Shortly after checking in, I was in Nada's chair discussing what I was going for. I showed her some photos and emphasized that I didn't want a triangle cut. For some reason, when people hear "curly cut," they immediately think of the triangle shape which looks awful on me. Nada was kind and patient, taking the time to go through all my inspo pics carefully. She's not chatty like some stylists, which was fine by me. Since my hair was in a bun and my curls were stretched, a dry cut wasn't an option. Instead, Nada washed my hair, cut it while wet, rinsed it, applied product, then diffused and did a final trim to perfect the shape I usually hate how everyone styles my hair, so I was fully prepared to go home and fix it myself--but Nada absolutely killed it. My hair looks beautiful! It feels light, bouncy, and perfectly hydrated, and my curls have never looked better. The shape is on point, and everything just falls into place effortlessly. Highly recommend this salon & Nada for a curly cut Will definitely be back for a touch up sometime in the summer. read more

Got a cut and color from Katie who nailed it. She understood my very fine hair and my rather detailed request for a brighter, whiter, head of nearly all grey hair. They gave me rosé prosecco to sip while I got all foiled up. I love The Bird House and Katie has a new follower for sure. read more

I came in asking for a very sharp cut bob. I was told Irina was experienced with bobs so they scheduled me with her. She provided me with some strategies she uses to help with grow out and she was meticulous while cutting my hair. If youre looking for attention to detail, I would recommend Irina. As a side note, the salon is not visible from the street so look for the address. read more

Absolutely incredible salon experience. Got a transformative cut (long hair in a U shape to a bouncy layered shoulder length with face framing), and an Olaplex mask. Safe to say the shampoo and massage were one of the best I've ever gotten, and the cut was amazing - it's continuing to grow out so healthy and dimensional! Love love love read more

TLDR: I love this salon. Gillian is amazing. Today was my first visit. My long-time stylist left NYC and I've been struggling to find a new stylist who "gets me." I think I found my place. The salon is bright and airy. The front reception was warm and welcoming. I booked a transformational cut because I was ready to say good bye to my bland long bob. Gillian looked at my reference photos and listened to what I wanted. She iterated and suggested microbangs. I've had them before and like them, so I was all in. I can't wait to come back for some color! read more

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Excellent salon. My niece wanted their hair dyed for the first time a fun color combo and their stylist Karen did a great job. She was very careful with my nieces kinky hair. Would recommend this stylist for anyone with natural hair looking to do a drastic dye job whose worried about damage. Good atmosphere and prompt service as well. read more

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Edit- I have to remove two stars. The next day, woke up to tiny pieces of hair all over my pillow, which was nothing new but the fact that I paid so much for a cut and didn't even end up getting a proper trim is pretty unacceptable. My hair is super damaged but in the past, trims have been effective enough to at least eliminate breakage for a couple of weeks. Maybe the case is that my hair was beyond repair. I would have appreciated hearing that and not being charged for a master cut if they were not able to deliver on it. Alyssa was really sweet! My hair is very difficult to work with and needs a lot of TLC. While I don't think I walked out transformed and looking photo-ready, which would have been nice for a $250 haircut, she worked with what she had and put me on the path to recovery and recommended some good products and services (namely, extensions) so 4 stars for that. I think l'd only recommend getting a cut here if your hair is in good shape to start. Definitely talented and kind, but expect no miracles (especially if you have ethnic hair). read more

The Bird House Salon - Haircut by Alyssa - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

3 stars because everyone was nice. I've been on the search for new salon ever since my person moved. I've read all the great reviews about this place and after mulling it over, I decided to book an appointment with Lola. Lola was so kind, however she didn't really listen to what I wanted and in return I ended up with a terrible cut. Because I was a bit unsure of what I wanted, she said she would just cut a bit and we'll go from there. BTW , she cut my hair dry. I thought we would take It slow, but she just did her own thing. I had to take off my glasses so I couldn't see. I have straight hair but if it's cut past a certain point the ends curls outwards, which I did not want and I had informed her of this. Not only did she give me layers that were short, but the layers themselves don't look great. So now the end of the layers kind of stick out. I think Lola realized I wasn't happy and said I could come back in 2 weeks. But the hair is too short for anything to be done. For me, this place was not worth it, this is unfortunately one of the worst haircuts I've received in my adult life. EDIT: I would like to add that one of the co-owners did reach out. She was kind and understanding, she did offer a complimentary cut and to give them another chance. Perhaps, when my hair grows out again, I'll be open to it. Please keep in mind not all stylist and clients match up. Bird house is big on ensuring the clients are happy and have a positive experience. read more

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Went in for KTip extensions and color. Katelyn did an amazing job. She paid attention to the details of what my vision was and executed with flying colors. She is easygoing and professional. I feel like I have found my new stylist. read more

My new favorite spot! The salon is sunny, peaceful and cheerful. They are always running on time, and everyone is so friendly and kind. Fiona is wonderful and always does an incredible job with minimal guidance from me, like she reads my mind! read more

I have never had my hair look better! Harley is a genius with curly hair. I can't remember the last time I felt this good about myself!

Decided to do a big transformation on my hair (shoulder length hair to a pixie cut) and was recommended this salon by a close friend. I had Ericka as my stylist and she was incredibly personable, professional and talked though exactly what she was envisioning for my hair. I booked with her again almost immediately. The salon itself was clean and tidy, but felt fun. It really gives you the sense that you are relaxing with friends fam rather than being made up at a stuffy salon. The stairs to arrive are a little creepy but once in the space it was great. Overall it was an fantastic experience, and well worth the trip to Brooklyn from Manhattan. read more

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Rachel Paz did my root touch-up and gloss treatment to brighten existing highlights and she did a fabulous job. She's great to chat with, just the right amount of conversation and head space when you're in the chair. Friendly, warm and easy to work with. Very happy with the results and would highly recommend Rachel! read more

This is my third time at the Bird House and I am more and more impressed every time. I got a lot lighter full and an amazing haircut by Kara and her assistant Lisbeth. Everything about the experience was five stars. Kara understood exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. After years and years of searching throughout brooklyn and manhattan, I finally found my hair home!! Thank you guys!! read more

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My stylist never showed up for my hair appointment. After 15 minutes past scheduled time, I had to ask how much longer. They weren't sure, I gave 10 more minutes and then had to leave at this point. read more

I would love to shout out both The Birdhouse Salon and a lovely stylist Dominque. I've been a customer there forever and I can only say great things about each stylist. But tonight, this extremely kind and talented and thoughtful stylist went above and beyond to take care of my teenaged daughter. My daughter was unacceptably late (through no fault of her own, NYC, holiday season, weather, need I say more)? Dominque was kind enough to wait for her and give her the holiday present I'd hoped she would have. My girl came home feeling good about herself snd at her age, that's not an easy thing to say, I'm always grateful and appreciative of the staff at the Birdhouse but taking care of my kid in that way is a whole different standard of generosity and kindness. Go see Dominque and come out feeling like a star! She's a hidden gem y'all ! read more

At the recommendation of a friend, I went to Bird House for the first time for a hair cut. Their booking process is very easy, with lots of different options. I'm obsessed with one of their offerings: "Emo Cut" ("This cut doesn't cost any more than a standard haircut [unless you're making a huge change, in which case, book "transformational cut"], but we want to be able to care for you during these important moments. Leave us a note when you book with whatever details you want to share.") The team bios also make it really easy to tell who specializes in what. My hair's not curly enough for a curly cut, but I booked with a curly specialist, Harley, and she was AMAZING. She has amazing loose curls herself and she was SO knowledgeable. The shape she gave my hair looks great, and she gave me lots of great tips for leveling up my daily routine (but in realistic way). I've also usually had stylists dry my hair straight after a cut, but Harley did a "curly set" and omg my curls have never looked better! (I went home and had impromptu professional headshots done to memorialize!) The salon itself is the most peaceful space with lots of space, great light, plants, spa water. Like, just a pleasure to spend time there. The cut was more than I'm used to spending, but I felt like I'd just gotten my first "grown up" hair cut - definitely felt like the quality of the whole experience justified the price. Bottom line: will be recommending to all my fellow Brooklyn curly girls, and can't wait to go back! read more

Firstly, I took a chance on The birdhouse a few years ago and have never gone anywhere else and have never touched my own hair since. The staff is amazingly kind and fun. But my extensions. oh my gosh. I am IN LOVE. I am getting married in 10 days and my stylist, Katie (who I trust with my entire life), recommended I get extensions from another stylist, Lola. I AM OBSESSED. Lola is so cool and her attention to detail is insane. All of my k tips are in perfect rows and they are so comfortable. This was my first ever experience getting extensions and I could not be happier. Please go see Lola for all of your extension needs. She even color matched them to the forest green my hair is for my wedding EXACTLY. I look INCREDIBLE. I will die by the service provided at this salon and by Katie and Lola's expertise. read more

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I visited The Bird House Salon for the first time today, and had my hair cut and styled by Harley. I was nervous about being a first time client, but Harley and the lovely vibe in the salon in general put me at ease. The salon is modern, clean, and bright. There is music, but not overly loud (am decibel sensitive). The staff that greeted me were exceedingly friendly and pleasant. The overall service was highly professional, and thankfully, without an iota of pretentiousness. Harley asked me what I wanted in the way of a haircut, and we discussed that and my [thinning] hair at length. She provided me with many great and specific tips for styling and maintaining my curly hair, which was really helpful given that I am totally lazy and low maintenance when it comes to style upkeep. I got bits of product recommendations in response to some of my questions about upkeep, but there was no hard sell whatsoever (true of the Salon in general)-- what was suggested was all very helpful and went far beyond the issue of product. I chose to have an appointment with Harley because her profile on the website exuded an energy and enthusiasm and friendliness that I felt would suit me-- plus she has specialization in curly hair. I chose correctly. It was a terrific experience, and I definitely intend to go back. Thanks, Harley! read more

Posting this late because whoops! Had a great experience here. Came for my baby shower on August 24 and they did a great job. There was a communication snafu, but they were awesome in fixing the issue and accommodating me even when I was a little late. I looked lovely on the day and got so many compliments. Highly recommend if you need a hairstyle before an event! read more

Crystal has been my hair stylist for years and always does such a phenomenal job. They are an expert in color and curls but can truly do it all! Studio is clean and great energy. read more

Nicole the owner did reach out and offered me a complimentary haircut and refunded me. She was very sincere in her apology and actually cared about how I felt once I left the salon which is grateful for. Although I won't be returning there are no hard feelings and I'm satisfied with the outcome. read more

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I got my hair cut and colored 2 weeks ago by Lola and I'm so happy with the result. I came in with some specific ideas as well as photo references and Lola heard me and offered her expertise as to how we could achieve the best version of what I was looking for for my hair. My new look makes me feel lighter and freer and just more like myself! It's growing out beautifully too. Lola is chill, smart, easy to talk to, real AF. The salon is beautiful and peaceful and welcoming. Highly recommend. read more

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I went in today for a curly cut and "a lot lighter" hair coloring, and left with my hair darker than I went in... Honestly, I'm really disappointed. When I went in I mentioned how I wanted my hair to be a lot lighter and how I wanted to have a reddish tint to it, I showed some pictures, all of hair that was lighter than my own. The stylist looked the pictures over and then mentioned grey hair coverage and applying the gloss to the greys and I said I don't really mind but I guess whatever makes it easy to maintain. Maybe this was where things went wrong? (I don't really care about my grey hair, it's the least of my worries) does that mean "I'm going to darken your hair instead of lightening it"? Maybe it does and I just didn't know. We also talked a bit about length and I mentioned wanting the back much shorter and we talked about the length in front being between my shoulder and chin. Anyhow, after the foil things and washing and doing the gloss we went back to a chair with the mirror and she did a quick trim, I wasn't sure if it was the final trim or she was just tidying things up (I paid for the $140 curly cut so I assumed some of the cutting would be done dry) She dried it and applied some products to it and asked what I thought. I hesitated and it took me a lot to say it, but I said that I expected it to be lighter since that was the main thing I wanted (and my hair was clearly darker than when I came in). She explained that I have a problem area on the back of my head so she had to make it darker, and than it was in order to cover my grey hair. Now, I don't really have much grey hair on the back of my head, but my hair is thin there, so maybe that's what she was talking about. Anyway, she then said that over time the parts that were light before will fade a bit... I don't know if she was just covering for it not coming out the way she expected or if she really was aiming for this color, but I was just upset that she had not mentioned anything about this prior to starting. I wanted lighter hair and if I knew it was going to be darker afterwards I would not have had the service done... I also want to point out that I was not going for blond or anything extreme, just a lighter reddish brown, and my starting point was a natural medium/dark brown with some of it already lightened quite a bit. Afterwards, she seemed maybe frustrated, maybe not, maybe embarrassed --I don't know-- and asked how the haircut was. I was a little taken aback because I honestly didn't know she was done. My hair was mostly dry and it's tough to tell how long it will be since it's curly but at that point it was still past my shoulders on the back and sides. I mentioned how I was hoping it would be shorter in the back since that was the other main request I had, she quickly cut a straight line along the back and asked about the front, I apologized and mentioned hoping it would be a bit shorter too, and again, a quick snip snip. I apologized again and then she started shaping the sides a bit, and it did look much better. I'm still not sure if this was something she was planning on doing or if she was really already done before all of this, I have no idea if I crossed a line but at this point I was really just trying to not cry (which, I know is an overreaction, but I'm extremely insecure about my hair and was not sure what was going on or if I had done something wrong or what). She talked about products and seemed genuine and recommended something and then that was it, she kind of just left. I paid, $485 + tip When I got home, my girlfriend's first response was "what? I thought you said you were going to get it lighter, not darker!?"" Overall, I am happy with the cut, and am very unhappy with the dye. I'm still not sure if she had already finished the cut before asking me about it (and at that point, I would not have been happy about it). There was a lack of communication all the way through that really left me unsure of what was going on, and what decisions had been made. I would have been happy to not have my hair dyed at all and just have gotten the cut if I knew in advance my only option was to go darker... read more

The Bird House Salon - Embarrassed to post this, but this is what I asked for, what I started with, and what I got. - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was honestly afraid that I was going to be turned away because of the extensive damage that my hair had taken after a badly done bleach job from another salon. I came after to The Bird House after reading all of the reviews. I was in desperate need of advice and treatment as my hair was very brittle. I got the Olaplex treatment and a blow out. I was pleasantly surprised by how much softer my hair came out. I wanted to cry from pure joy because I was honestly afraid I would have had to cut off all of my hair. Nada was my stylist and she listened to my sob story of a bad bleach job. She even gave me advice on how to continue at home treatment without giving that up-sale pressure most people do when they're trying to get you to buy more things. I am happy to say that I found the salon for me. I will most definitely be coming back for any if hair needs. Will be posting before and after images! read more

The Bird House Salon - How soft and shiny it looked after the treatment. Will be going back for a much needed haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This was my first ever visit to a salon in New York and I'm so happy I came here. I was referred to Erika by my friend and she didn't disappoint! Erika did an amazing job on my hair and was so attentive to me and what I wanted done. The salon itself is such a nice oasis. You definitely don't expect to see such a serene and welcome salon from the outside so I was pleasantly surprised. I will absolutely be booking with Erika again! read more

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These stars are for customer service! I'll continue to update about my bangs as they grow out but Nicole, the owner, called me today to hear me out. I thought she was really nice. The owner calling me herself instead of a manager made me feel heard. Her sympathy and the fact that she insisted she was going to train the hairstylist again was really refreshing. She also refunded me and generously offered to have her head hair stylist help me re-shape them as they grow out. I really appreciated that she didn't just apologize but proactively is helping make it better as well. Obviously my bangs are still pretty tragic but I already have an appointment booked for restyling in 3 weeks. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Based on customer service alone I'll give The Birdhouse another shot. Next time I'll just book with a more experienced stylist. Lesson learned I'm sure for both me and the stylist doing my hair. read more

The Bird House Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was drawn to Bird House through their very human menu description which includes an option not to chat, free services for those battling cancer and an 'emo cut' where the stylist knows you're going through some ish. For $70, I got a fabulous cut and bang from Ana. The salon is a great space and they were rocking old school R&B which set a relaxing ambiance. The glass of rose was also a lovely touch. Will definitely come back! read more

The Bird House Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went to The Bird House to finally cut off the years+ worth of hair I had on my head and was super frustrated with. I booked an appt with Lola for my first ever curly cut. The experience I had from when I stepped into the salon until I left was A1. Lola gave a consultation about my hair to learn about it and what my needs/wants were. I was able to ask a bunch of questions on how to better take care of my hair and style it. I was super satisfied with the cut and left feeling like a million bucks! I would definitely go back! read more

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Visited for a second time, but this time went with Chloe! When I showed her my inspo, she talked me through things to consider with how thick my hair is and how short I was hoping to go. She also talked to me about my ideal hair routine and we found a way to land on the look I was hoping for that wouldn't be too high maintenance. She took my inspo and made it work for me. I am in love! It feels like a french bob, very easy breezy and effortless looking, and she gave me tips on how to take care of it and replicate the look on my own. So grateful for her patience and expertise! read more

I've always seen this place pop up when I search hair salons in NYC. It wasn't until my friend Stephany told me she went and had a great experience. She told me everyone had great hair she wished to emulate and the hair salon itself was beautiful. I decided to take the plunge and splurge since I haven't had a proper haircut since pre-covid! I had remnants of light brown dye on my ends which had pulled an unattractive orange tone. I opted for black gloss. But I wasn't quite sure what to do in terms of the actual haircut. My hair had grown out to be right at the small of my back. The beautiful Katie cut my hair and she was absolutely wonderful. She talked me through what I was considering and we opted for five inches off the back with some face framing layers/ angles. The results were better than I was anticipating. Seriously the best haircut I've ever had. I already booked my appointment with Katie for October! read more

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Kara did an absolutely beautiful job on my cut and color and Lizbeth gave me a scalp massage that nearly put me to sleep, it was so good. A big thank you to Nicole for arranging my appointment. It's a lovely place and I'm just really, really happy to have found a great (and very kind) stylist. read more