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4.7 (115 reviews)
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Services - VARIN Salon

Bridal hair services

Blowout

Chemical treatment

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Color only

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Cut and color

Applying hair extensions

Hair extension coloring

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I love the VARIN Salon! I've been coming to this first-rate beauty salon from the very first day they opened . Judy is my amazing hair dresser. My hair has always been so thin and yet you wouldn't know after she blows it. I would never go anywhere else. The salon is located in a very convenient location on Madison Avenue. Everyone here makes you feel comfortable and important . The shop is pretty and modern. I Recommend Judy & the shop highly.

Nina C.

So let's start off by talking about actually getting here. If I hadn't been walking with somebody who knew exactly where they were going, I would have gotten completely lost. The salon is on the second floor of a building. It's not something you can walk by and look right through the window - unless you're across the street viewing in. You have to ring the Varin doorbell to actually get into the building. Then, you walk up a flight of stairs and you finally arrive. The salon is very cute. I love the main focus of the place which is the big window. It has so much natural light inside which I think helps for a place like this. Varin was very well put together as far as color/decor. I got highlights in my hair. Tia was the beautician who worked on my hair. I thought it was very comforting in a way that she had explained what she thought would be best, and asked about the background of my hair, what products I used and so on. I like it a lot because that makes customers get a feeling as if they know what they're doing. My hair came out wonderful, I loved the outcome and she did a fantastic job. The salon provides robes so you don't mess up your shirt, and the cutest changing room in the back of the salon. I thought the staff was so friendly and seemed like they made a good team. Varin offers a variety of drinks during your stay, from water to wine. They also have numerous magazines and iPads magnetized to the wall for customer entertainment. I felt comfortable while I was there. The downfall of the salon that I didn't like about it is the shampoo area. On the wall, there is nothing to look at. No wall hangings or even TV? I think they should fill the wall with something because it's quite boring. Even a TV displaying their work would be a really neat way to advertise or give customers inspiration. Another thing I didn't like about the salon was the chairs, where your feet sit is attached to the chair awkwardly and if you don't be careful getting up, you could seriously trip and hurt yourself. The girl who was working on my hair forewarned me every time I had got up, which I'm glad she did or else I would have tripped over it. Anyone who reads my reviews knows I love to talk about the bathrooms. They only have one toilet. It was spacious and pretty inside, full of black tile. It was neat and tidy, so I give them a positive review on that! I would recommend coming here. So recap, I love the fact that the worker was informative about her work. Friendly and was able to keep a conversation with me while I was there. I love the atmosphere of it all, and being a design major I love the set up and placement of everything. Just change the boring wall and harmful chairs! Also, the salon likes to take pictures of their work, so prepare yourself.

Stephanie P.

So I found out about this salon by when their colorist, Brittany, invited me to get some services done and suggested I Yelp about it if I was happy with my experience and the results. I asked if I could invite a friend so also get hair styled as well and they were more than gracious when they accommodated us both on the same night. Upon entering I was greeted by Phillipe who along with Candace got me into a black robe, comfy chair a glass of water in hand and I began a hair consultation with Teresa. I already knew going in that I wanted some sort of balayage and ombre work done that was subtle, natural, yet noticeable. Teresa sure delivered! After looking at a few photos I came with on my iPhone she got to work hand-painting away and promised me it would be gradual (I was paranoid about getting harsh lines of color! Huge ombre no-no!) and natural. She sectioned my hair, painted to her liking and then left the color in for what seemed like maybe 15-20 minutes. She said my hair was "obedient" and the color didn't need to be left any longer. Candace washed my hair thoroughly and with Teresa's guidance applied and washed off a simple clear gloss designed to just give me some added shine. Afterwards Candace conditioned, untangled and blew out my hair. As this was happening my friend was getting highlights, layers and also getting a blow-out of her own as we shared a bottle of Vino Verde that we purchased for our "hair date". They didn't mind us being loud...okay...ME being loud and us drinking wine - they even provided us with chilled wine glasses and poured for us, lol. Yann even kept exclaiming, "We're having a hair party!!!" - and we certainly were :). This place is definitely a bit more pricey than what I'm used to since I don't really get my hair done often. I'm usually a "wash and go" kinda gal, only really paying attention to my side bangs to make sure they're straight and frizz-free. But as the old adage says, "you get what you pay for" and what you'll get here is excellence. Granted that my services were complimentary just this one time, I would definitely come back here for more hair fun, to touch up and I'd definitely recommend Varin Salon to anyone looking for a great color, cut and/or style.

AFTER: Ricardo's brilliant handiwork!!

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Do you have a stylist that specializes in normal (non-digital) perms on long hair? If so could you please attach pictures of previous clients?

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4.6(80 reviews)
1.3 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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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.

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 !!

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4.5(299 reviews)
1.4 miMidtown West
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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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5.0(59 reviews)
1.2 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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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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4.5(48 reviews)
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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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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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