Christopher Crabaugh Beauty Formerly Christopher Stanley Salon

(212) 924-2877

48 W 22nd St (Near Fifth Ave)
New York, NY 10010 40.7415 -73.9917

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Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Midtown

CHRISTOPHERSTANLEYSALON.COM

Hours:

Tue-Wed 11am-8pm

Thu-Fri 12pm-8pm

Sat 10am-5pm

Last updated 7.12.11

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What People Are Saying About Christopher Crabaugh Beauty Formerly Christopher Stanley Salon

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Salon fronted by stylists Christopher Gamper and single-named Stanley specializes in color and creative hair design.

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ambiance
92.32999801635742% positive
  1. Newly expanded facility is more spacious than ever and the art shows are fun!
  2. The warm friendly staff makes you feel welcome & comfortable, and they are all experts at what they do - from color to cuts.
  3. All my friends love this salon - with good reason, it is a clean, fun place where you get taken care of - beautifully.
  4. Overall great atmosphere with friendly people all around!
  5. Combine this with wireless internet connections for its clients (they love Macs at this shop), a friendly staff and good music, and you have a salon where waiting for your process to perk means having fun.
  6. The atmosphere is awesome, everyone is super nice - can't wait to go back The salon is amazing, worth every penny, Mauricio has a magic touch
  7. Of course, Stanley is irreplaceable, so I'm happy to travel all the way from San Francisco for the best haircut and a fun-filled afternoon catch up session with my now, dear friend.
  8. The experience is always fun and relaxing because you know that your hair is going to look great.
  9. Color, cut, attitude and atmosphere are flawless.
  10. Excellent color and styling services are provided in a comfortable atmosphere.
  11. Peter, who straightens my hair (this is no easy task) is awesome and a lot of fun too!
  12. Besides Christopher and Stanley, the whole crew in the salon are always friendly and fun!
  13. This 'hair magic" is performed in a relaxing atmosphere with courteous and professional staff, making it a most pleasant experience.
  14. The Christopher Stanley Salon is always welcoming and friendly its a very comfortable enviorment !
  15. Everyone here is so fun and friendly.
  16. The staff at the front was also very nice and made me feel very comfortable.
  17. My appoitment with Paul Cucinello was extremely comfortable, I felt like I had been friends with him for years.
  18. The space has a very cool and open atmosphere.
  19. The salon is in a great location.
  20. The atmosphere and staff was very inviting, and to know that my hair stylist was actually waiting for me and not the other way around, earned CS big kudos.
  21. They are fun and nice and easy to deal with and the whole experience is fantastic.
  22. think the salon has a very casual vibe which is very comfortable.
  23. The vibe of the whole salon is also very friendly and fun, which makes it even better to get your hair done there.
  24. Everyone was very friendly and there atmosphere was very chill - much better than the stuffiness of the uptown salons.
  25. Plus the atmosphere is awesome, everyone is super nice - can't wait to go back.
  26. On top of the great cut, the atmosphere at the salon is inviting, warm and friendly.
  27. The staff is very professional, friendly (they remember your name) and operate in a relaxed fun environment.
  28. Christopher makes you feel so comfortable when you spend time in his chair and I love the natural color he gives me.
  29. Christopher Stanley Salon has great ambiance and everyone is so friendly.
  30. He's fun, a great listener and he's equally amazing with scissors as he is with foils and color.
  31. have never once had a bad experience-- not with cut, color, atmosphere or attitude.
  32. The highlights are terrific, and I love the warm, friendly and professional atmosphere.
  33. Not only is Mauricio my favorite hair dresser of all time, the salon has a funky edgy vibe and a cool minimalist decor.
  34. Fanatstic atmosphere and conversation, the best in cutting and coloring and extensive knowledge in their craft!
  35. Prices are totally reasonable and the location is great.
  36. This, plus the friendly staff, relaxed yet chic atmosphere and convenient location are what keep me coming back to Christoper Stanley Salon.
  37. When Stanley opened his own salon with the fabulous Christopher, he brought all his creativity and skill to this new location where he continues to give his clients personal care and attention and, of course, great hair.
  38. The atmosphere is very inviting and all the staff are warm and knowledgable.
  39. Staff are very professional and talented - as well as fun.
  40. They have a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and have been on time every time!
  41. Great atmosphere and very friendly receptionists.
  42. Best highlights in town and great location!
  43. Their low-key unpretentious but professional atmosphere is another plus!
  44. She knows how to cut curly hair well, she listens to you and gives good suggestions, and she is totally without pretention and really fun.
  45. If you enjoy an atmosphere that is unpretentious and the antithesis of snooty, then this is it.
  46. Color, cut, attitude and atmosphere were flawless.
  47. In the city, I have found a salon that is not only comfortable but where they really care about getting it right!
  48. The staff is nice and down-to-earth - the atmosphere is very comfortable.
  49. Stanley and Christopher are not only talented, creative and attentive, but so much fun!
  50. And the atomsphere is pleasant and comfortable.
  51. Super laid back atmosphere, no annoying salon gossip, no fuss, yet still cool.
  52. Clean, attractove and great atmosphere.
  53. walked out feeling great and comfortable with my new style.
  54. I've been to more expensive places in the city and find Christopher Stanley to be higher quality and more comfortable.
  55. The atmosphere in the salon is friendly and warm.
  56. The experience was fun and the result was fantastic.
  57. Everything about the place is great -- the staff are all so well-trained, they're incredibly friendly and fun to talk to; there's no pretentiousness at all.
  58. The atmosphere is comfortable, not pretentious like other NYC salons and best of all, I always leave with a great new cut and style that looks fabulous until the next visit.
  59. He's a brilliant stylist but is also sweet and warm and full of fun.
  60. The atmosphere at Christopher Stanley Salon is friendly and welcoming.
  61. Wonderful atmosphere.
  62. Great atmosphere, Great talent, Great results.
  63. Great, easily accessible location, very friendly and attentive staff, and an easy going athmosphere make the Christopher Stanley Salon a wonderful experience!
dessert
50.0% positive
  1. To save time I then got a few trims from my neighborhood place down the street, but I'm heading back downtown to Stanley because my curls don't like being disrespected by cookie-cutters anymore.
  2. So he gave me a chocolate brown base color with tasteful highlights.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Good coffee too!
  2. The serve coffee and other beverages, and thay have parties to which the invite their grateful, gorgeous clients.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Leaving this magic place, you will fly and enjoy your fresh look.
  2. My first appoint with Stanley was a breath of fresh air.
  3. My hair came out absolutely gorgeous, the color perfect and the cut fresh and manageable, just as I requested.
  4. Not anymore - Peter did a magic, tasteful multicolorful highlights , took his time and Mauricio finished it up with a fresh, blunt edge bob.
  5. Each of them bring their own authentic flavor to the salon.
  6. He brought me from mousy light brown to fabulous beautiful blond in one session and over the year gives me slight changes that make me feel fresh and updated.
  7. His upbeat and self-deprecated attitude was a breath of fresh air.
  8. Noelle gave me a great heaircut -- respecting my desire to keep the length and still giving me a fresh new look.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Fanatstic atmosphere and conversation, the best in cutting and coloring and extensive knowledge in their craft!
overall
100.0% positive
  1. If you are looking for a great haircut/color or anything I recommend this salon, you will never find a better place in NYC and you will not find a place that you will walk out more pleased with how you look.
  2. great place to go.
  3. This really is the best place in Chelsea/Flatiron!
  4. The Christopher Stanley Salon is with out a doubt the best place for highlights and a great cut in NYC.
  5. All my friends love this salon - with good reason, it is a clean, fun place where you get taken care of - beautifully.
  6. read about the salon here on Citysearch, but it wasn't until I happened to get Johnny for a cut that realized what a great place it is.
  7. am new to New York so was a bit wary of finding a new salon, but Christopher Stanley is a great place.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Plus the atmosphere is awesome, everyone is super nice - can't wait to go back.
  2. his cuts always look beautiful and grow out so well that you don't need to go back for months.
  3. would definitely go back, and recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch yet affordable salon.
  4. The atmosphere is awesome, everyone is super nice - can't wait to go back The salon is amazing, worth every penny, Mauricio has a magic touch
  5. His skill alon would have alone impelled my return, but on top of his adept coloring technique, Peter is perhaps the most charming hairdresser I have encountered.
  6. would go back in a heartbeat and would recommend this salon to anyone.
service
96.09999656677246% positive
  1. Awesome staff and great hair coloring!
  2. The atmosphere is very inviting and all the staff are warm and knowledgable.
  3. The staff is very professional, friendly (they remember your name) and operate in a relaxed fun environment.
  4. Great color, professional, friendly staff
  5. Besides Christopher and Stanley, the whole crew in the salon are always friendly and fun!
  6. Best haircuts & great customer service
  7. He is by far the best stylist I've ever had, and he is just as attentive and talented as these reviews would have you believe.
  8. The service was on time, friendly and very professional.
  9. The atmosphere and staff was very inviting, and to know that my hair stylist was actually waiting for me and not the other way around, earned CS big kudos.
  10. and such a friendly, upbeat staff in a beautiful and clean salon makes it a great experience!
  11. While these are only 3 of the Christopher Stanley professionals I have personally worked with, it appears that the entire staff knows what they are doing and clients always leave with a big smile!
  12. Everyone at CS is very friendly, professional, and unpretentious - and the atmophere is very energetic but you'll also feel like you've treated yourself to some relaxing salon time!
  13. The people are great and very professional -- I wouldn't trust anyone else for a fabulous color.
  14. The salon is friendly and accomodating.
  15. had a wonderful experience at Christopher Stanley, everyone there is so friendly and unpretentious.
  16. Great color, great cuts, great service.
  17. don't know how she makes it happen, but people are always shocked to find out I'm not naturally this blonde.
  18. Everything about the place is great -- the staff are all so well-trained, they're incredibly friendly and fun to talk to; there's no pretentiousness at all.
  19. Additionally, the salon is clean, relaxing and the staff is lovely.
  20. Stanley's way with the curly head cannot be topped, the new digs are simple and chic, and the whole staff is friendly and efficient.
  21. friend of mine told me about her colorist, Peter Ripley at this friendly little salon in Flatiron.
  22. The staff was so warm and friendly and his assistant Maria blew out my limp, lifeless hair into a cascade of gorgeous, shiny locks.
  23. The staff is not only very knowledgeble, but they take their time with you, and really make you feel special in the process :) Would totally recommend Peter if anyone's looking to get highlights or any sort of color correction done!
  24. The stylists are friendly, down to earth, and great at their craft.
  25. The salon is pleasant and the staff are considerate and attentive.
  26. The salon was chic while also providing a welcoming experience and the staff was very friendly.
  27. All you curly haired people out there - this place is the best in town.
  28. Everyone is professional, they dedicate their time and attention to your needs and never rush off to fit in tons of other people.
  29. The staff are so nice and attentive; I'll never leave!
  30. Great service.
  31. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly without being overly solicitous.
  32. The space is bright and beautiful, and the front desk is friendly and inviting.
  33. Things have only gotten better now that he and Christopher have their own salon; from the folks who wash your hair to the people behind the counter, the experience of Christopher Stanley salon could not be more enjoyable.
  34. Christopher Stanley Salon's creative and talented staff provide an outstanding salon experience.
  35. Great, easily accessible location, very friendly and attentive staff, and an easy going athmosphere make the Christopher Stanley Salon a wonderful experience!
  36. found all of the people from the front desk to the shampoo person to be pleasant and helpful, not to much the best straight hair cut I have had in years as well as to die for natural looking hair color.
  37. My first visit, I was highly impressed with the friendly and knowlegable staff: Noelle gave me a great cut, and Maria attempted to fix my hair.
  38. Everyone is so friendly and I love the haircut I get every time.
  39. Awesome service!
  40. The staff is attentive, warm and friendly.
  41. The vibe of the whole salon is also very friendly and fun, which makes it even better to get your hair done there.
  42. was extremely impressed with the friendly and knowledgeable nature of the salon staff.
  43. Everyone here is so fun and friendly.
  44. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
  45. The people that work at Christoper Stanley are very friendly
  46. The receptionists are very friendly and accomodating to schedule changes.
  47. No attitude and a friendly staff.
  48. The unassuming, friendly staff helped me through the normally nervewracking process of getting settled, and soon enough I was plunked in a chair with my new favorite stylist and coiffeur extraordinaire, Henry.
  49. Great atmosphere and very friendly receptionists.
  50. tried a lot of different salons in NY before a couple of people recommended CS.
  51. I've gotten two haircuts here from different people, and they were both good (for curly hair - I was pleased) but my out and out love is Peter - the amazing colorist.
  52. Christopher Stanley is the best salon in the city--warm, friendly, and relaxing.
  53. Nothing is pretentious about the salon or its staff.
  54. The staff was friendly and hospitable.
  55. am very pleased with my haircut and, once again, if you are looking for professional, talented and friendly hairstylist, Stanley has all these qualities!
  56. Nice, friendly staff, warm and inviting.
  57. The people there are all very friendly and natural.
  58. got the worst color treatment (i look fake and horrible now) I have EVER had and the service was condescending and rude after making me wait for an hour--they did not listen to what I wanted AT ALL, gave me what I exactly did not want.
  59. They are not only excellent at what they do, but are wonderful people as well.
  60. knew then that I received great service.
  61. people literally stop me on the street, the subway, the supermarket, or pretty much wherever I am to comment on my incredible curls.
  62. The staff is friendly, cool and cooperative.
  63. The friendly, professional staff at this chic salon only want you to look and feel your best!
  64. The atmosphere in the salon is friendly and warm.
  65. The service is superb.
  66. Everyone on the staff is nice and accommodating.
  67. The salon is clean and bright, the music is tasteful and upbeat, the staff are friendly and helpful (no attitute) and the hairdressers are top notch.
  68. was looking for a salon here in the city that had a good vibe with an energetic, knowledgeable staff that could give me the results I wanted.
  69. Everyone at the salon is very nice and extremely friendly; it's not your typical salon.
  70. Stylish, confident and extremely talented staff.
  71. didn't need a cut, but the people getting cut & styles looked great.
  72. Great service, beautiful salon, and a very friendly staff.
  73. Everyone was friendly and helpful from the moment I walked in.
  74. Overall great atmosphere with friendly people all around!
  75. Besides it being a really nice nice overall experience, they give the type of color and cut that makes people ask me on the street, "who does your hair
  76. am glad that I never let go of that dream since he more than delivered with a whole new meaning to personal touch- - he was attentive, analyzed my hair , style and wishes and made great recommendations!
  77. The staff and stylists/colorists were so nice and friendly.
  78. Combine this with wireless internet connections for its clients (they love Macs at this shop), a friendly staff and good music, and you have a salon where waiting for your process to perk means having fun.
  79. The assistants were rude and the colorist was so unprofessional - he spent the entire time badmouthing his old boss.
  80. The front desk people Billy and Miguel are very friendly that you'd feel at home right away.
  81. That's not just good customer service, it's great customer CARE.
  82. Really great, friendly service, and without all of the pretention.
  83. Christopher Stanley Salon has great customer service, always sticking to the appointments given to the clients.
  84. His new place is wonderful- friendly, warm, and everyone there is first rate.
  85. The staff is amazing.
  86. Everyone that works in the salon is friendly and helpful.
  87. Great costumer service
  88. Overall, everyone in the salon is friendly, accommodating and NO ATTITUDE!
  89. great service!
  90. The staff was very friendly and accomodating.
  91. The staff is very friendly and helpful, I get beautiful highlights from Natasha, and I'm never kept waiting.
  92. The service is excellent everyone is very nicem on time and professional.
  93. Everyone, from the front desk to the rest of the staff are friendly, incredibly professional and VERY talented.
  94. love the Christopher Stanley Salon for having a stylist of this caliber on their staff!
  95. The service is also excellent, which makes the whole experience enjoyable.
  96. Trust me, these people are talented, honest, funny, and real.
  97. EVERYONE there is friendly and already knows my name.
  98. The atmosphere at Christopher Stanley Salon is friendly and welcoming.
  99. Very friendly, and they are not uptight at all.
  100. All the staff is very friendly, and know you by name, including the owners.
  101. Sleek design and very cool staff without an ounce of pretension.
  102. Christopher Stanley Salon has great service and a very genuinely friendly staff.
  103. Christopher Stanley is by far the best salon in the city - amazing cuts and color, and friendly, funny, way down to earth staff.
  104. The front desk staff are always pleasant and helpful in finding an appointment for your schedule.
  105. The salon is friendly and hospitable with no attitude.
  106. Everyone was very friendly and there atmosphere was very chill - much better than the stuffiness of the uptown salons.
  107. My Colorist PAUL CUCINELLO just recently joined the rest of the hugely talented staff at Christopher Stanley, many of whom had worked together at "Antonio Prieto
  108. Everyone in the salon are very friendly and professional and its a pleasure to come here.
  109. It was well worth the money, although it was a bit pricey, which is why I took the time out to glorify such great people:)
  110. have been going here for a little over a year and have always had great service!
  111. will strart saying that "The front desk staff" is very pleasant, helpful, friendly, attentive and on time with my appoiment.
  112. In addition, the staff is super friendly and I've always had a great experience.
  113. great customer service!
  114. Great hair by wonderful people!
  115. Everyone who works there is incredibly friendly, nice, and helpful.
  116. The staff is friendly, professional and knowledgable - I feel confident in taking their advice about better hair management.
  117. The highlights are terrific, and I love the warm, friendly and professional atmosphere.
  118. Had a great experience; fantastic color, friendly staff.
  119. He is attentive, friendly and obsessive, which is one of the most important features that your hairstylist should have.
  120. Christopher Stanley Salon consistently provides the best service and in a low-key setting.
  121. Great service never comes cheap
  122. This, plus the friendly staff, relaxed yet chic atmosphere and convenient location are what keep me coming back to Christoper Stanley Salon.
  123. Hip,friendly,fabulous hair colorist
  124. That same disposition has continued through to the overall staff which is also warm and inviting.
  125. Everyone at Christohper Stanley is so friendly, and my hair has never looked better!
  126. The salon was beautiful, and the staff was so nice.
  127. The whole staff is friendly and down to earth.
  128. Stanley and Christopher are not only talented, creative and attentive, but so much fun!
  129. Great salon - very friendly staff and highly talented stylists.
  130. The Christopher Stanley Salon is always welcoming and friendly its a very comfortable enviorment !
  131. They are also the nicest, friendliest,creative, and interesting people.
  132. Everyone there was friendly and attentive.
  133. The staff is full of talent -- I had my hair colored by Christopher and was very happy with the results.
  134. On top of the great cut, the atmosphere at the salon is inviting, warm and friendly.
  135. have continued with them because of the warm, wonderful service!
  136. The Salon is cool and clean with nice people all around!
  137. Christopher Stanley salon is filled with friendly people, and is bare bones enough to make you feel at home, not intimidated by the NYC "scene" that manifests in some upscale salons.
  138. Christopher Stanley Salon has great ambiance and everyone is so friendly.
  139. Great color, friendly staff
  140. The staff, from the stylists to the receptionists, are extremely friendly and made my experience an enjoyable one.
  141. Mark and Maria are both very talented and friendly.
  142. There is a really friendly vibe, and the stylists all help each other.
  143. It's not just that the staff is super talented, they are genuinely interested in their work.
  144. When you come there you find yourself in a very friendly and creative environment.
  145. Mauricio was highly recommended to me by several friends and I was thrilled with the service and haircut that I received.
  146. Stanley is priceless and his staff is amazing.
  147. The staff at the front was also very nice and made me feel very comfortable.
  148. This 'hair magic" is performed in a relaxing atmosphere with courteous and professional staff, making it a most pleasant experience.
  149. could not have been more pleased with their attentive professional attitude and suggestions pertaining to my requests.
  150. The staff is very warm, pleasant and attentive, not to mention multi-talented--great designs on the post cards sent in the mail.
  151. relocated here from Chicago in May of 2005 and had a difficult time finding the perfect salon with the right people until I found Peter Ripley and Mauricio Cifuentes at the Christopher Stanley Salon.
  152. Personal service = beautiful cuts
  153. The warm friendly staff makes you feel welcome & comfortable, and they are all experts at what they do - from color to cuts.
  154. Very relaxed, pampering experience with friendly staff.
  155. walked in a bit anxious about having someone new do my hair, but was put in a place of calm serenity from the moment I walked up to the front desk - where the manager (or owner, I think) started telling me how wonderful Peter was and that I was in excel
  156. Amazing color/highlights, friendly and courteous staff, prompt service.
  157. His new salon is pretty, chic and sleek and the staff members and friendly and knowledgeable.
  158. The staff is nice and down-to-earth - the atmosphere is very comfortable.
  159. The salon staff is pleasant and they always take great care of me when I come in for my cut and color.
  160. The staff was friendly.
  161. Everyone in the salon is friendly and helpful.
  162. The staff is not only incredibly talented, but also incredibly kind.
  163. The staff is really nice, and i really enjoyed the whole experience.
  164. The staff was very professional and friendly, taking the time to make sure they created the look I wanted.
  165. The staff is super friendly.
  166. Everyone at Christopher Stanley is friendly and helpful.
  167. Everyone at the salon was very friendly.
  168. All and All, great color, great people, a wonderful experience.
  169. The service and people who work at Christopher Stanley are wonderful and every time I go there I have a first rate experience.
value
71.88000202178955% positive
  1. After trying so many salons and paying such high price for awefull highlights that turned by brown hair red, a friend recommended this salon and my experience was excellent.
  2. I'd been to other salons in the city and paid big bucks to get only a brassy look, with which I was dissatisfied.
  3. tell all my friends and family to go to Julie, and once they do, they become a part of her huge following.
  4. After a bad haircut at a local salon I've been going to for years, I decided to treat myself to a more expensive salon.
  5. cannot say enough - the place is perfect if you are want a great look at a great price.
  6. He gave me exactly what I asked for and the price was very reasonable!
  7. It was well worth the money, although it was a bit pricey, which is why I took the time out to glorify such great people:)
  8. have never been happier with my hair and have been to every expensive salon in NYC.
  9. had a color with Christopher last year and it was one of my best experience ever (I haven't returned yet because I cut my hair - at another salon - this winter and this cut doesn't worth the money.
  10. His cuts & color jobs grow out beautifully - I can go 2-3 months- which makes them fantastic value for money.
  11. It's a good salon, but ultimately not worth the extra bucks.
  12. I've tried many of the well known salons and found them to be overpriced, arrogant and of mediocre quality.
  13. Prices may be higher than what I'd like to pay, HOWEVER, the piece of mind in knowing that I will get a fantastic haircut that suits my face, style and hair type is worth it.
  14. Cut by christopher was good but not worth the price.
  15. The atmosphere is awesome, everyone is super nice - can't wait to go back The salon is amazing, worth every penny, Mauricio has a magic touch
  16. During the last 4 years living in NYC it has been a challenge to find a hair salon that offers a fabulous hair cut with a great value.
  17. Great upscale salon without the overblown attitude and ridiculous prices.
  18. love Noelle's haircuts and she is worth the price and my highlights are always nice, but I think that this salon has such high ratings mostly because you get a 20% discount when you write a positive review.
  19. I've been to more expensive places in the city and find Christopher Stanley to be higher quality and more comfortable.
  20. Somewhat pricey, but worth it.
  21. Great service never comes cheap
  22. He is busy and he probably has a huge panel of clients BUT at one point he tried to sell me a hair straightening product even though I have stick straight hair.
  23. The end result is a great value for both.
  24. would definitely go back, and recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch yet affordable salon.
  25. Stanley has given me the best haircut and it has made a huge difference to my hair.
  26. fancy expensive salons and it comes down to the product Goldwell and the colorist.
  27. knew the money I spent was worth it when my facialist was pulling my hair back and said, "Ooooohhh, nice highlights!
  28. would even pay full price for his skills when he's promoted to stylist!
  29. It was by far the best cut, color and price out of all of them.
  30. While the haircuts are somewhat expensive, they are worth every penny!
  31. definitely expensive but worth every penny.
  32. Amazing salon, worth every penny, Mauricio has a magic touch as ussual excellent haircut.
wait time
80.0% positive
  1. but he really gives incredible cuts that last (and realistic quick ways to style at home).
  2. Stanley is the best and you can count on styly that will last a very long time!
  3. i've had long, short, medium, and long again hair, and each look was great!
  4. After going to Christopher Stanley and getting the best cut and color of my life, I am mortified that I walked around with my crappy 'do for so long!
  5. And even the shampoo was incredible - long scalp massage was heavenly.
  6. He has a long history with dyeing and color in the textile field and all his experience perfectly culminates into being an awesome hair colorist.
  7. got less than interesting color from Billy and an hour long cut that looks like I could have gone to my husband's barber - both were boring.
  8. Maria B. is the best colorist ever, and is great with my super long curly "ethnic" hair.
  9. He made sense out of bad hair cut and without taking tons of length off connected my long bangs with the rest of my hair to make a unified hair cut.
  10. have never had anyone in New York take so long to make sure that the cut was perfect.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/26/11

Great Haircut!

by twinbee at Citysearch

I decided to take a “leap” and let someone at Christopher Crabaugh cut my hair two weeks ago. Over the last year, it became increasingly difficult to get an appointment with my regular hair stylist of 2+ years; nobody wants to make their hair appointment 2 months in advance. But I digress… I choose Christopher Crabaugh because of all the great reviews on City Search and I wasn’t led astray – phew! Danny did an amazing job on my hair. He cut about three inches off of my mid-back length hair (at my request!!). I have gotten several compliments on the cut including one from my Colorist at my regular salon! I am going to get a Brazilian Keratin treatment from Danny this week. Stay tuned for the results!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/30/11

My Brazilian Blowout Blew Me Away!

by BryanNYC at Citysearch

I came here for a Braziian Blowout and will definitely be coming back again! Billy did my treatment and he was INCREDIBLE! Not only was he easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and funny, but - more importantly - he listened to me. My hair is very thick and resistant to relaxers, and in the past my hairstylists have always ignored me when I’ve warned them. But not Billy. He had Shawn (who also did an amazing job preparing my hair, washing it, and applying the mask after the treatment) use some kind of serum on my hair to open up the cuticle. It worked like a charm! I’ve never had such great results before. My hair is straight, but with body, and I can still style it, too! Normally it just lies flat for 2 weeks until my roots grow in. Great job! After the treatment, Shawn styled my hair for me as Billy’s next client had arrived, and he did a fantastic job at that, too. Overall, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Two thumbs up and five stars for Christopher Crabaugh!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/09/11

Five Hundred And Ninety Reviews

by RoseFliesSkies at Citysearch

Let's be blunt but fair.

This formerly (and possibly still) terrific salon -- one of New York's true gems -- has gone through massive upheaval including ownership, management and personnel changes. Whenever this happens things change. In fact, everything changes.

I am not saying things have changed for the worse. Not at all! What I am suggesting is this:

Given all the changes the former Christopher Stanley salon has gone through in the last few months it is essentially a brand new business and ought to be patronized and reviewed as one.

That would be fair not only to current and prospective clients but also to the new identity the new salon is trying to create, separate from the old legacy business.

So tread lightly, but do tread. Go. Experiment. See what they have to offer. I plan to!

But understand that this is a completely different place than the formerly GLORIOUS Christopher Stanley Salon was, and ought not be judged based on historical reviews.

Hope I can post a five-star here in the near future.

I wish them Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited.

Rose.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/06/11

pamela is great

by janet lb at Citysearch

after reading reviews here from other yelpers, i was inspired to visit the salon. i walked in on a rainy day with wavefrizzy hair to see if anyone would be right to tame my locks. indeed the front desk suggested pamela. she came right out and met with me and immediately had good ideas for a cut and how i could manage my hair. i've always blown it out a couple times a week, preferring to have strait smooth hair, to using my natural wave. but pamela was inspired by the wave and suggested products that would help encourage curl and discourage frizz. the next day i had a fantastic cut (picture a less curly version of satc's post-aiden carrie when she went short) with a little product in it. she even met with me the day after the cut for a touch up and further recommendations. love the salon and the people. i'll MOS-DEF be coming back.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/30/11

Perfect in Every Way

by LanaKat at Citysearch

First off, they do 7pm appointments on Fridays. How amazing is that? Secondly - this place is amazing. It's easy to get to and from the moment you walk in, you feel comfortable and welcomed. I have been to my share of salons in NYC and Brooklyn, and there seems to be this snotty vibe going on from the $50 hair cut to the $400 hair salon - you won't find any of that here. So, I had a fabulous time with my stylist, he didn't judge the condition of my dried out Brazilian Blowout, and was very focused on fixing the problem. He listened. Best of all he was gentle and gave me the best cut I have had in a long long time. As I paid I found out Christopher was actually the owner, and it made me love him and my hair even more. I finally found a place I can go back to and be happy about. I HIGHLY suggest trying them out.

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