High-End Haircuts

Updated: November 29, 2006

An appointment with some of the world's best hair stylists isn't as far out of reach as you think--but you might have to wait, and you will have to pay.

On this page:Salons for Splurging, More Top Salons in New York City.

Salons for Splurging

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Frederik Fekkai Hair Salon
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    712 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    For $600, the French-born product guru and magazine cover maven is all yours--if you can stand to wait six months.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Bergdorf Goodman Hair Salon
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    754 5th Ave, Ste 9, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    There isn't a book about Bergdorf Blondes for nothing. Get stunning with Sir Barrett ($450) then shop for accessories downstairs.

  3. 3 Orl'O
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    34 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    With clients like Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Moss, stylist Orlando Pita set a new bar in 2004 when he began charging an industry-topping $800 per glamorous head.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sally Hershberger Downtown
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    423-425 W 14th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    The creator of the "Meg Ryan shag" may have branched out into skincare and T-shirts, but you can still score a sensational cut for $600.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended John Frieda Salon
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    797 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021 (map)

    As head stylist at the Madison Avenue location (and artist behind the fashion photography tomes "Femme Fatale" and "Metamorphosis"), Serge Normant charges $500 for his magic fingers.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Wonderland Beauty Parlor
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    418 W 13th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    You're forking over for the experience, too, at an appointment with Michael Angelo ($225)--his salon is decked out in psychedelic '70s wallpaper and old Hollywood films are on display.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa
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    171 E 65th St, New York, NY 10021 (map)

    More bang for your buck: Paul prides himself on techniques that allow clients to easily recreate looks at home. Ladies start at $300, men $200.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Julien Farel Salon
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    605 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 (map)

    A former Fekkai protege, Julien ($350) has cut everyone from Anna Wintour to cosmetics heir Olivia Chantecaille. Nab one of his top notch hair designers for just $225.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ted Gibson & Co
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    184 5th Ave 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10010 (map)

    At $950, this veteran stylist to models and megastars (Angelina Jolie, anyone?) holds today's title of most expensive.

More Top Salons in New York City

  1. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bumble & Bumble
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    415 W 13th St Ste 4, New York, NY 10014 (map)

  2. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Beehive Salon
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    115 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

    Happy. Healthy. Beauty.

  3. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mud Honey
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    148 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012 (map)