Highly stylized salon in a gorgeous landmark townhouse. Color director Victoria Hunter wields a mean hair paintbrush (she’s known for creating soft highlights and lots of dimension). Stylist Colby Alcantar has a sharp snip and a fresh point of view for your do.
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Beauty salon nods to fantasy and glamour. Sit on a 19th-century Victorian sofa, marvel at magnifying glass sconces, a chandelier made of clawed-feet candle sticks, vintage jewelry, and floating wood shelves lined with Philip B and Oribe products. It’s all about making an impact. Let your stylist do the talking.
The ritzy Cornelia Day Resort is now called Spa Chakra on Fifth, though you’ll recognize the same staff and basic treatments. Fancy and full service, the spa also has a pleasant post-rub lounge for napping. David Evangelista holds court at the salon.
Sublevel salon and apothecary for Brooklynites hungry for the latest cut and cult product.
Famous salon chain offers expertise in color, cuts, and styling. Don’t forget the house line of shampoos and beauty products.
Mini hair salon from Ricky’s NYC (formerly Shears Hustle & Blow) outfitted with rock-and-roll montages. Get bang-for-your-buck highlights, consults, trims, buzz cuts, or “crazy color.”
Kinda sexy late-night salon in a big, mod loft with rotating art exihibits, handmade robes, and a regular lineup of DJs.
The experts at Antonio Prieto are determined to create a unique style for your mane. In addition to traditional services, the salon also offers workshops so you can replicate your do at home. Worried about your wallet? Schedule an apprentice cut or color for a fraction of the cost.
Famed downtown hairstylist opens her second outpost on the cobblestone streets of Noho. Hair services (cut, color, custom ponytails, and bangs) happen in the back (there’s even a patio); body treatments (facials, massages, mani/pedis) happen downstairs.
Super-hip, Belgian-designed industrial loft space accessible by freight elevator. Expert stylists snip for long-term style using lauded Japanese techniques.