Timothy John's Salon

(212) 459-0130

313 W 53rd Street (Between 8th Ave and 9th Ave)
New York, NY 10019 40.76433 -73.985105

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Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown

timothyjohnsalon.com

Hours:

Mon-Fri 12pm-8pm

Sat 10am-6pm

Last updated 10.08.11

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Beauty Salons, Barbers

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What People Are Saying About Timothy John's Salon

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Midtown hair salon performs highlights and haircuts for men and women, as well as straightening, deep conditioning and more.

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ambiance
96.21999740600586% positive
  1. The staff is friendly; it's clean and comfortable and I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my haircut.
  2. The atmosphere is relaxed and the prices are really reasonable for the cut and for the location.
  3. Everyone there was super friendly and it was a very relaxing atmosphere.
  4. went to Elena, and she took my plain brown hair, and gave me amazing dark blonde highlights with a few pieces of red for fun.
  5. The atmosphere is great.
  6. The atmosphere was really friendly, and I felt so calm and relieved.
  7. great cut, great stylist, wonderful atmosphere
  8. The staff is always friendly and accomodating and the atmosphere is actually FUN!
  9. The talent is that of a big name salon but with the atmosphere, prices, and personal attention of having your best friend cut your hair at your house (that's a good thing).
  10. Great atmosphere, prices, and cut.
  11. Calm atmosphere, music was fun...80's I think, and genuine nice people.
  12. This was my first time at the salon and I liked the atmosphere, all the stylists appeared friendly and relaxed, and the salon itself was cute.
  13. Then salon is small so you get to see and hear everything which is fun.
  14. The atmosphere in the salon is fun, young and down to earth - and that includes the clients as well as the staff.
  15. was greeted with a warm friendly smile when I walked in and the salon has the cozy feeling.
  16. As you walk in you immediately feel like you are at home, the staff are friendly and it has has a relaxing happy and comfortable feel unlike may of the larger more pretentious salons.
  17. The salon offers a very nice, relaxing atmosphere.
  18. it's a very friendly atmosphere.
  19. Friendly happy atmosphere.
  20. Aside from the absolute best cut of my life, this salon is adorable and has a lovely atmosphere.
  21. Inviting atmosphere and warm friendly staff!
  22. His staff is super friendly and immediately made me feel comfortable.
  23. love her sense of playfulness - both in her cuts and in the fun "girl-time" we share while I sit in her chair.
  24. Only one location! Can sometimes book up quickly...
  25. The salon is cozy and clean, and the receptionist was so sweet.
  26. Also, it was a very comfortable atmosphere, it didn't have that pretentious feel that is typical of midtown salons.
  27. They gave me the natural light brown I was wanting, with some great blonde highlights to make me feel like i could still have some fun!
  28. The salon itself is also super cozy and has a warm character.
  29. Having met many owners of Salons, I know they can be less than welcoming, but Timothy is a young, fun, charming person, with a welcoming smile and friendly disposition.
  30. The salon is small, inviting, comfortable and has such charm and great talent.
  31. Feliciano is a talented, fun, friendly & professional stylist.
  32. She was very sweet, she has a really cool look, and she is fun to talk to.
  33. The atmosphere is cozy with a neighborhood feel, which attracts a diverse mix of friendly people (you can tell there are a lot of regulars!)
  34. On top of that, the prices are reasonable, the salon is cozy and the staff is friendly.
  35. specifically asked for low-lights and was told highlights would be more "fun
  36. overall, it is a very fun and comfortable environment, and you are always in good hands.
  37. definitely highly recommend this place for the service, the ambiance, and talented stylists!
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The atmosphere is cozy with a neighborhood feel, which attracts a diverse mix of friendly people (you can tell there are a lot of regulars!)
  2. He gives helpful suggestions and educates you about the salon's menu without pressuring you or overselling.
  3. Timothy gave me a few options, and we decided together on a beautiful layered bob.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. From the moment I walked in the door, I knew that I was in a good place.
  2. The receptionist was very nice and helpful, and there was an energy in the place that was electric.
  3. literally stumbled upon an article about a great new place in midtown, Timothy John?
  4. I'm a low-maintenance guy who needs a good cut every 2-3 months, and this place fills the bill.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. will definitely go back, and I highly recommend Feliciano.
  2. picked this place because it is close, but I will definitely go back because the people are very nice and everyone there seems happy.
  3. To counter some of the other reviews: my original stylist left and I started seeing Dawn who has been wonderful and we talk about what I want and we try different things and it either works or doesn't work but she listens to me and some of my ideas just h
  4. We loved the attention we received, and will definately return.
  5. The price for a men's haircut is reasonable and I will definitely be back.
  6. Thank you Feliciano for making my return home from the city a huge success!
service
92.44000434875488% positive
  1. The staff is very attentive to your hair needs and will work with you on what cut works for you.
  2. Amy is great, the salon is friendly and neighborhood-y, and I'll surely be going back soon.
  3. Everyone there was super friendly and it was a very relaxing atmosphere.
  4. The staff are so friendly and inviting!
  5. The people are very friendly, including the owner Timothy John himself.
  6. Both Dawn and the man behind the front desk were friendly and welcoming.
  7. was greeted with a warm friendly smile when I walked in and the salon has the cozy feeling.
  8. It was a great experience, I really enjoyed my haircut and the people!
  9. can also say that while I have never had a stylist other than Elena, whenever I have been there, the clients in the salon get exceptional service, good color and great cuts.
  10. My stylist, Lauren - who was one of the nicest and most easy-to-talk-to people I've ever had cut my hair - took her time, didn't go right to the clippers (a HUGE plus for me) and too the time to ask me what I was looking to do.
  11. Great cut, reasonable prices, friendly
  12. Best haircuts, extremely inexpensive, Friendly staff
  13. If you want people to fuss over you as if you were the Queen of Sheba, go somewhere else, but if you want a salon where they listen to you and aim to please you (not their idea of a great cut) then you'll be as happy a customer as I.
  14. The staff seems really nice.
  15. called in the morning, trying to get something that day, thinking it was impossible, but the friendly receptionist squeezed me in during my lunch hour, which I really appreciated.
  16. This was my first time at the salon and I liked the atmosphere, all the stylists appeared friendly and relaxed, and the salon itself was cute.
  17. picked this place because it is close, but I will definitely go back because the people are very nice and everyone there seems happy.
  18. The salon is clean - barely a shorn piece of hair hits the ground before staff are scurrying to clean, the music is
  19. His salon is beautiful and the rest of the staff is wonderful as well.
  20. was expecting outstanding service, but the quality was average to mediocre.
  21. The salon itself is upbeat but not loud, the staff are all great, very friendly, prices are very reaosnable compared to many other upscale manhattan salons.
  22. Having met many owners of Salons, I know they can be less than welcoming, but Timothy is a young, fun, charming person, with a welcoming smile and friendly disposition.
  23. Since moving to NYC I have been looking for a pocket friendly salon with a neighborhood feeling.
  24. The staff is friendly and very professional but not pretentious or snooty at all.
  25. Amy Gerber understands people and how they express themselves through appearance (her eyes are also stunning!)
  26. Whereas I used to be gauranteed a great service, now I'm not sure how it will turn out.
  27. The customer service is wonderful.
  28. As you walk in you immediately feel like you are at home, the staff are friendly and it has has a relaxing happy and comfortable feel unlike may of the larger more pretentious salons.
  29. Calm atmosphere, music was fun...80's I think, and genuine nice people.
  30. His staff is super friendly and immediately made me feel comfortable.
  31. Top service at an affordable price
  32. Every time before that I'd been to this place, I've gotten great service, great hair.
  33. The atomosphere is very laid back, friendly and unintimidating.
  34. Wonderful service!
  35. The staff is always friendly and accomodating and the atmosphere is actually FUN!
  36. saw a lot of other people leaving there with beautiful haircuts, it's too bad my experience there was what it was, and I hate to write a bad review, especially since the owner seems to get so angry and defensive when he reads them, but when you have a n
  37. Great color and customer service
  38. I'm sure that this salon is great for a lot of other people, I am just not one of them unfortunately.
  39. Everybody is friendly and responsive.
  40. They're catty and provide bad service, bad attitudes and don't take any criticism into consideration- they just think it's the client's fault.
  41. Great cut, great service!
  42. Timothy John's staff has always been great to me, they have chopped my locks off, giving me sassy cuts to even elegant more feminine looks.
  43. She even colors my hair in a unique way so that I don't have to get it done as often as I used to, which is friendly on my wallet, nice technique!
  44. Everyone is so friendly and you don't get that attitude that you usually get from professional stylists in NYC.
  45. Being a guy, I wasn't sure if I was going to fit into the salon setting but the staff was extremely nice and helpful.
  46. my stylist Feliciano did a quick, friendly consultation with me, my hair was washed and then I was sitting in his chair.
  47. Very attentive to your style.
  48. The staff is great and the salon is so cute and intimate.
  49. The atmosphere in the salon is fun, young and down to earth - and that includes the clients as well as the staff.
  50. have watched Timothy bust his tail to make his place successful, filled with amazing stylists, amazing staff, and wonderful clients.
  51. Inviting atmosphere and warm friendly staff!
  52. it's a very friendly atmosphere.
  53. It's a friendly place with attentive, responsive staff, and I get in and out on schedule every time.
  54. it is a very friendly and relaxing environment.
  55. This place is affordable and the staffs are friendly.
  56. The place is friendly, not too hectic -- just an overall great experience.
  57. highly recommend the owner and stylists take a course in customer service, as this will be an excellent investment for your business.
  58. The salon is quaint and charming, and the staff is always very friendly.
  59. know it sounds a bit overdramatic, but honestly, I would recommend this place to any guy who sweats over their hair like I do - the staff makes it easy to relax, they do great work and it's at a reasonable price.
  60. The staff is friendly; it's clean and comfortable and I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my haircut.
  61. The salon is darling and the service was excellent!
  62. The salon is low-key and relaxing, with a very professional and talented staff
  63. All the staff are friendly, and after you come in once they'll remember you the next time.
  64. have never received such nasty service.
  65. and have already told people about how great the salon was, especially Feliciano!
  66. The atmosphere is cozy with a neighborhood feel, which attracts a diverse mix of friendly people (you can tell there are a lot of regulars!)
  67. definitely highly recommend this place for the service, the ambiance, and talented stylists!
  68. read all the rave reviews on Citysearch and had high hopes, but ended up waiting 30 minutes for my appointment, getting probably the worst haircut and blowdry of my life, and getting looked at by some of the people who worked there like I was some kind
  69. Great service, good vibes!
  70. On top of that, the prices are reasonable, the salon is cozy and the staff is friendly.
  71. The staff were totally professional and they were really friendly.
  72. Everyone was truly nice and friendly as well as very professional.
  73. Great haircut and service
  74. The staff is always so friendly and the work they do with color is exceptional.
  75. The staff is wonderful, the vibe relaxed.
  76. He was really friendly and gave me great layers and bangs that gave my flat hair extra volume!
  77. The people are very nice as well.
  78. Everyone in the salon was very friendly.
  79. The staff was especially nice despite how busy everyone was.
  80. The atmosphere was really friendly, and I felt so calm and relieved.
  81. The entire staff was friendly and not snooty like some salons i've been too.
  82. Everyone was so friendly and the teamwork was amazing.
  83. Feliciano is a talented, fun, friendly & professional stylist.
  84. don't think Timothy is particularly friendly to customers even though he owns the place.
  85. Friendly people, great cut
  86. Go to Timothy John's, they are all wonderfully talented, and sweet people too!
  87. Thank you Timothy for hiring such great people.
  88. Friendly staff, a clean and well appointed setting, easy to access right off 8th Ave, and extra touches such as scalp massages and eyebrow trims makes this salon a standout!
  89. Timothy was so attentive and precise with my haircut, and he gave me exactly what I had asked for.
  90. The salon is quainte and charming, and the staff was really nice.
  91. He's reasonably priced and has a fantastic staff too!
  92. The staff is friendly, the environment is warm.
  93. Everyone is incredibly friendly.
  94. can honestly say that I have never seen so many talented people in one room.
  95. They're catty and provide bad service.
  96. The place is good, very nice people and good cuts.
  97. ...interesting, but most importantly the haircuts are great and the team attentive.
value
94.87000465393066% positive
  1. Excellent price value.
  2. And the price was so reasonable!
  3. It was a very good experience and affordable.
  4. The talent is that of a big name salon but with the atmosphere, prices, and personal attention of having your best friend cut your hair at your house (that's a good thing).
  5. The price for a men's haircut is reasonable and I will definitely be back.
  6. Thank you Feliciano for making my return home from the city a huge success!
  7. They told me they would make some calls and try to fit me in because I was having a huge event for work the next eve.
  8. Best haircuts, extremely inexpensive, Friendly staff
  9. I'm so glad I found Timothy John's because just like most women, I would have paid any amount of money as long as I liked the outcome.
  10. the price was very reasonable, especially for the quality of work and for manhattan.
  11. Traveling to NYC from Jersey is more than worth the time, effort, and train ticket to have my hair done by the best and most capable stylist I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
  12. Having moved to NYC from Canada recently I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to find a good mens haircut at a reasonable price.
  13. Their prices are very reasonable especially for the manhattan.
  14. Great atmosphere, prices, and cut.
  15. The prices are great and I look forward to coming back for color!
  16. went to Timothy John's because of the good reviews here, and because the price seemed reasonable.
  17. High attention to detail and an overall pleasant and professional experience at an affordable price!
  18. know it sounds a bit overdramatic, but honestly, I would recommend this place to any guy who sweats over their hair like I do - the staff makes it easy to relax, they do great work and it's at a reasonable price.
  19. for a new york salon, the pricing is very reasonable.
  20. The atmosphere is relaxed and the prices are really reasonable for the cut and for the location.
  21. If you are looking for a quality salon with reasonable prices, go to Timothy John's.
  22. This place is affordable and the staffs are friendly.
  23. Now that Ive had a great cut and style, I know that its totally worth a few extra bucks.
  24. She is willing to voice her opinion on what she thinks will work and what won't (which for someone indecisive like myself is a huge help) and she is always right.
  25. Oh and price was not too bad :-) My second appointment with her is today!
  26. Both times he has given me a huge makeover.
  27. Great cut, reasonable prices, friendly
  28. Top service at an affordable price
  29. For a guy that cares about his appearance but doesn't need to spend a hundred bucks on a haircut at one of the bigger salons in the city, this place is perfect.
  30. timothy john's is a bit pricey for me, but it's really worth every penny.
  31. On top of that, the prices are reasonable, the salon is cozy and the staff is friendly.
  32. highly recommend this place for anyone wanting a professional haircut for reasonable prices.
  33. The prices are affordable and even the products were reasonably priced.
  34. The salon itself is upbeat but not loud, the staff are all great, very friendly, prices are very reaosnable compared to many other upscale manhattan salons.
  35. You get a great cut & color at such a reasonable price here.
  36. As a college student, I was looking for a place that wasn't too expensive.
  37. And the price was very reasonable.
  38. When I booked the appointment, the receptionist told me the names of the stylists that were available for the day and time I wanted and was honest in telling me that a cut with Timothy was more expensive than with the other stylists (though it is still ve
  39. few weeks ago, I was hosting a huge event and had to look great on stage.
wait time
75.0% positive
  1. absolutely love it and get compliments on it all the time, it's such a great cut that I don't think I will go long again- thanks Amy!
  2. really wasn't sure what style would look good on me, so I just said what I don't want and I got one of the nicest haircuts I've had in a long time.
  3. have found a new person elsewhere - first cut with her and she said I had a terrible cut - I laughed knowingly as I've spent 45 minutes a day trying to make it look good for far too long.
  4. The staff is friendly; it's clean and comfortable and I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my haircut.
  5. I'm so glad I found Timothy John's because just like most women, I would have paid any amount of money as long as I liked the outcome.
  6. love a longer look, without being boring and long.
  7. Then she gave me a great long layered cut.
  8. my stylist Feliciano did a quick, friendly consultation with me, my hair was washed and then I was sitting in his chair.
  9. read all the rave reviews on Citysearch and had high hopes, but ended up waiting 30 minutes for my appointment, getting probably the worst haircut and blowdry of my life, and getting looked at by some of the people who worked there like I was some kind
  10. saw a lot of other people leaving there with beautiful haircuts, it's too bad my experience there was what it was, and I hate to write a bad review, especially since the owner seems to get so angry and defensive when he reads them, but when you have a n
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/18/12

Great Haircut Every Time

by davi78

I’ve been coming here for a while now to get my haircut. While It’s a little on the expensive side and I need to make my appointment a few weeks out, the haircut is worth it. Too many places like to give me a buzz cut but they really take their time. The shampoo is an experience all on its own because the girls here really know how to give a head massage. They have great products, too and they’re not pushy about selling them.

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/19/12

Not sure how it got best of city search recognition

by Debchatt

I always have been a big fan of "best of citysearch" places, so I went into Timothy's thinking it will be a great experience. It turned out not to be so. I did promptly got seated, however I was assigned to an intern/volunteer someone ( whose name is not there on the website), who at the very look of it seemed very nervous. However it was my first visit so I said ok it's going to get better. It did not! I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she started out cutting my hair. I went from medium hair to short hair and told her that I wanted an angular layered bob. However the end result wasn't that great, she tried telling me it will keep getting better but the way she held and cut my hair was very very amateurish. Yah I would expect such a cut from some no name salon but not from a best of city search salon...I did not make much fuss about it. However if you really want your customers to visit next time why would you not give her the best possible person to cut hair. All I can say I am not happy:( laicale and yann varin which were previous winners made me much much happier after my haircut....will never go back to Timothy johns for sure...

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/07/11

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing

by NJdinners31287

Got my hair cut here for an event, and I could not be more happy. I was complimented the entire night I was out. I was even mistaken for a few celebritities!!! I fit right in with the crowd at this "A-list" event and my confidence was sky high.

I got the full treatment..cut, color, blow dry, and style. It was exactly the way I wanted it and well worth every dollar spent.

Needless to say, I will be coming here every time I want to look like a movie star!

1 Star Rating: Poor

09/15/11

never to return

by mccambe21

After reading the reviews on citysearch I decided to give Timothy Johns a go for a color & cut as I had moved abode & was no longer near the salon that I had attended for years (Butterfly Studio which I totally adored).

It had been 9 weeks since my last color so I brought a picture of myself & the color that I wished to achieve. Rosemary who was extremely pleasant showed me a sample in a color book that looked nice, I asked her if it would be similar to the color of my hair in the picture and she said yes.

When she started to color I informed her that the color took to my hair length very quickly and did not need to be left in for very long. She left the color on my roots for 20 mins & then pulled it through the length for 20 mins. My previous colorist pulled it through the length for 5 min. When she washed my hair out I asked her if she was putting gloss on, she informed me that the color left a gloss & if I wanted a gloss I would have to pay extra for it but that she did not think I needed it. In all the years I attended butterfly studio they had always left a gloss in for 5 minutes after a color which made my hair look amazing.The end result my hair was nearly black it was so dark.

I then had a haircut with Timothy, I showed him the picture I had brought & asked him for big waves when blow drying. He was extremely unfriendly & informed me that he would not be able to blow dry with big waves that he would have to blow dry it straight to see the cut.

I informed him I did not like my hair straight at which point he got very angry. I had been attending my previous stylist for many years & have never been informed that they had to blow dry my hair straight. He spent about 15 minutes cutting my hair and after blow drying my hair was frizzy & neither straight nor wavy.

He never asked me if I liked the cut yet I think he told tell by my face I was not happy & he did not wish to accomodate me any longer since he had another customer waiting. Since I avoid confrontation at all costs I got up from the chair & went to pay.

When I had called the salon to ask for an appointment they had told me that it was $90 with Rosemary for a single process for my shoulder length hair. They charged me $130.

Needless to say I will not be returning to Timothy Johns & I also question the excellent reviews on this website.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/04/11

So great!

by JErez

Was recommended by friends in the neighborhood and so happy I took their advice. Rosemary was a hoot and I left feeling like a new person. Absolutely loved the experience and will certainly be back!!

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