AR Hair Salon

(212) 206-0268

304 8th Ave (Between 25th Street and 26th Street)
New York, NY 10001 40.7467 -73.997461

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Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown

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Hours:

Daily 9:30am-7pm

Last updated 11.09.11

Category:

Beauty Salons, Hair Removal, Barbers, Manicures & Pedicures

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

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AR Hair Salon

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Three-location salon gives Chelsea locals current looks with trendy haircuts and coloring. Both appointments and walk-ins are welcome. We constantly evaluate hair products on the market and only use the best products with proven results. Our philosophy is to make sure the every customer is beautiful, happy, and satisfied when she leaves our salon. We consider our stylists our clients' beauty partners. We listen to what our clients want, give our recommendations and opinions based on our professional experience, and work with clients to achieve the look they desire. At AR you will feel who you really are!

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Chelsea hair salon's services include consultations, cuts, style, facials, chemical and Japanese thermal straightening, threading, full waxing and more.

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Shaves:
Gentlemen can kick their feet up and enjoy a straight razor shave followed by a special men's facial.
Manicures/Pedicures:
Available nail care treatments include French and paraffin manicures, as well as a delectable hot cream or chocolate pedi.
Brands:
AR's hair treatments use products from Aveda, Tigi and Serie Expert.
ambiance
95.2400016784668% positive
  1. “AR salon is a great atmosphere and very relaxing - a decadent experience.”
  2. “The atmosphere of the salon was great!”
  3. “If you want a great hair experience and a fun day in the city as well visit this salon.”
  4. “The salon was fun.”
  5. “The atmosphere was also very friendly, and whole experience was positive.”
  6. “The salon is in a great location, very easy to get to and is everything you would expect for the money that you pay, definitely worth it!”
  7. “Natalie is fantastic and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed”
  8. “An excellent experience in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere”
  9. “I've been to more expensive places in the city and find AR HAIR SALON to be higher quality and more comfortable.”
  10. “the minute i walked in i love the atmosphere in the salon.”
  11. “Also, it was a very comfortable atmosphere, it didn't have that pretentious feel that is typical of midtown salons.”
  12. “The atmosphere is cool, the people are friendly, you get top-notch service, and MIKE could not have been more focused and attentive on my hair!”
  13. “Great atmosphere.”
  14. “He's fun, a great listener and he's equally amazing with scissors as he is with foils and color.”
  15. “thanks AR hair salon for your friendly atmosphere”
  16. “If ever there's someone you can feel comfortable and confident wielding scissors a few inches from your face,( Arthur pleasant and personable guy at that!)”
  17. “received a manicure and highlights, and both were outstanding (and I am hard to please) along with the super-friendly people and nice decor.”
  18. “Highly professional personnel, ambient atmosphere, and most importantly decent prices.”
  19. “What was even better was that we were chatting the entire time, he would joke around and it made the whole experience so fun and relaxing.”
  20. “He was very professional while at the same time maintained his warm personality, making me feel comfortable and right at home in his chair.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “He tranformed my brown into a beautiful chocolate with carmel highlights, as he said, looks great.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Also, the salon is decorated very chic, and the customer service is excellent; they offered me a glass of wine, as well, which I think is a must for any nice salon.”
  2. “made an appointment for a haircut and when i arrived at the salon they all greeted me and they were all nice, i got the best shamppo of my life i had a glass of wine and a guy named eli cut my hair and blow dryed it, i have very kinky hair and eli had n”
  3. “must admit he was running behind but he was very apologetic and kept asking if I would like a glass of wine or anything to drink and took very good care of me when it was my turn in the chair.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff is delicious, and the cut I got was sueprb.”
  2. “was tired of my hair and wanted a fresh spring look”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “My hair is difficult, so I usually give stylists extensive instructions in order to avoid disaster.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “great place to get a hair cut and color”
  2. “The best place to go is AR Hair Salon.”
  3. “The salon is a great place to kick back and relax.”
  4. “AR hair salon is the best place in the city to get a hair services, I am glad that a friend of mine recommend me this salon”
  5. “This was the best place I have ever been to for my hair.”
  6. “People who are confused about their hair then this is the best place to go.”
  7. “When I want something complex done (a tricky cut, coloring, a truly good blowdry), I need to go to a place that is modern, chic, upscale and QUALITY.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “it is truly the best cut I have ever had and will go back from now on.”
service
88.36999893188477% positive
  1. “An excellent experience in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere”
  2. “the process took a good 6 hrs and the staff were so friendly.”
  3. “The place is beatiful and the service is great.”
  4. “Great haircut, great customer service”
  5. “received a manicure and highlights, and both were outstanding (and I am hard to please) along with the super-friendly people and nice decor.”
  6. “In addition to the great work Roger did with my hair, the prices were fair, everyone else at the salon is so friendly, and the overall experience was excellent.”
  7. “The staff at AR HAIR SALON are wonderful, they really care about their clients.”
  8. “With their caliber service and excellent prices, I will be surely returning next time the roots grow out.”
  9. “freandly staff and perfect hair cut and color”
  10. “For nail service, I highly recommend Nadia.”
  11. “Very laid back but highly attentive staff.”
  12. “great customer service”
  13. “Overall, the staff is friendly.”
  14. “great salon, very professional and friendly.”
  15. “The staff is delicious, and the cut I got was sueprb.”
  16. “With regard to some of the nasty comments from people who were unhappy with their cuts or color, the salon offers free adjustments on both within 10 days if you're unhappy.”
  17. “think to those people who did give it poor ratings, they should have been more vocal about what they wanted.”
  18. “The staff are very friendly.”
  19. “The atmosphere is cool, the people are friendly, you get top-notch service, and MIKE could not have been more focused and attentive on my hair!”
  20. “Great hair, wonderful service, chic space, and talented staff.”
  21. “The entire staff is wonderful they take care of your every need and make sure that your visitis a most pleasurable experince.”
  22. “Also, she does a killer pedicure =) For hair service, I recommend Roger.”
  23. “The staff is friendly and smart and about what looks good on each person.”
  24. “enjoyed it, great hair style and service.”
  25. “From the massaging shampoo to the quality and consistency of Roger's cuts, to the friendly people, to the right price, this is my salon, home away from home.”
  26. “The staff is very friendly.”
  27. “flawless service”
  28. “" i tried to tell the manager this, but he refused to listen and told me he would "take care of me this time, but in the future i should just listen to the stylist the first place" The attitude he took with me was appalling.”
  29. “Also, the salon is decorated very chic, and the customer service is excellent; they offered me a glass of wine, as well, which I think is a must for any nice salon.”
  30. “Their staff is very polite and makes you feel at home.”
  31. “But, great stylist, great salon, well-priced, and everyone including the other customers were friendly.”
  32. “My first visit, I was highly impressed with the friendly and knowlegable staff: he attempted to fix my hair.”
  33. “have seen Arthur for several years and have had consistently good service.”
  34. “love the service that this salon provides.”
  35. “The atmosphere was also very friendly, and whole experience was positive.”
  36. “have naturally curly hair and am always reluctant to go to a salon because of my bad experiences with people that don't know how to cut curly hair.”
  37. “it was the best service i ever got in a long time.”
  38. “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 ARTHUR - the amazing colorist.”
  39. “thanks AR hair salon for your friendly atmosphere”
  40. “talented staff, beautiful space”
  41. “just loved Mark and the terrific staff at the salon.”
  42. “And despite the potentially mediocre service some of the past responsces from city seach recieved, I gave it a shot and I am SO GLAD I did.”
  43. “Great service, talented stylists”
value
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. “The prices are so reasonable.”
  2. “thought the cut was overpriced to begin with during the consultation but thought that it would be amazing from all the raving reviews.”
  3. “Highly professional personnel, ambient atmosphere, and most importantly decent prices.”
  4. “I've found a better place, a bit more expensive but doesn't have the "issues" that AR seemed to have on my two visits.”
  5. “AR makes my affordable, but chic lifestyle possible.”
  6. “With their caliber service and excellent prices, I will be surely returning next time the roots grow out.”
  7. “I've been searching for an excellent salon sans outrageous prices in the Manhattan area for a while, so when I found this place and had a great experience, I had to write a review.”
  8. “For my profession I am a traveler an this is the best and most affordable salon I have ever came across.”
  9. “I've been to more expensive places in the city and find AR HAIR SALON to be higher quality and more comfortable.”
  10. “The salon is in a great location, very easy to get to and is everything you would expect for the money that you pay, definitely worth it!”
  11. “The one positive note was that the salon is very affordable, but I recommend you know exactly what you want, as no creative or enthusiastic opinions will be offered.”
  12. “would pay 5 times the price and still feel I was getting an excellent value based on my experience with other salons in NYC.”
  13. “great style and cut for a low price.”
  14. “From the massaging shampoo to the quality and consistency of Roger's cuts, to the friendly people, to the right price, this is my salon, home away from home.”
  15. “love that I've found a nice beauty haven so close to my home and at such a reasonoble price!”
  16. “thought I liked the fact that I had a choice of expensive v inexpensive color and went with the expensive.”
  17. “He is personable, and the price is very reasonable.”
  18. “In addition to the great work Roger did with my hair, the prices were fair, everyone else at the salon is so friendly, and the overall experience was excellent.”
  19. “thought the price was reasonable, and the place itself professional and relaxed.”
  20. “have been to expensive salons but this one has replaced them all.”
  21. “The prices are much more reasonable for those of us who can't afford the big NY salon prices, and they do all kinds of services.”
wait time
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “the minute i walked in i love the atmosphere in the salon.”
  2. “have long hair that I hadn't cut in forever and I went in, got a great consultation and a great new haircut.”
  3. “it was the best service i ever got in a long time.”
  4. “My friend recommended AR Salon for a cut and styling of my long hair.”
  5. “It was a quick hair cut but it looks nice and the stylist who I think was Arthur, was really nice and had great taste.”
  6. “She cut it to an awful length that is too short to play with, but just long enough to look absolutely ridiculous.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/07/11

absolutely perfect

by abisurit

best hair color i had in ages .perfect costumer service Arthur did an amazing color and cut . great ambiance .perfect spot to pamper your self

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/02/11

So glad I found Mike...

by mishahc

I've lived a life w/big, frizzy, curly hair always believing that noone could cut it in a natural style that I would feel attractive in. But, then, I found Mike. At the 23rd St location of A R Hair Salon is a surprise for ethnic hair... It CAN be cut wet and look great!

Not only will your hair look fabulous and get LOTS of compliments --- You're going to have a great time while you're there, too. Mike is hilarious and the rest of the staff is a lot of fun, too. Every time I go in, I am always made to feel so welcome and special.

But, Mike is not all fun and games. He is an artist and very serious about what he's doing. The last thing he will do is have you leave looking stupid. So, don't think you can talk him into chopping all your hair off or trying some style that will never fit your face or personality. He takes his time to study your natural hair pattern and he's going to disagree w/you if you're thinking about something that won't look right.

Just trust him and guaranteed you will leave looking and feeling sexy. :-)

Btw, I should probably add that I travel for these amazing cuts all the way from Long Island into Chelsea!

So, to all who live much closer than me, you should go check out this cool salon. Stop getting ripped off by people who claim they know what they're doing.

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/09/10

WORST HAIRCUT IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!

by neveragainever

Honestly I have never had a worse haircut or more frustrating experience in my life.

My hair was literally chopped and I had to go to a different salon and get it fixed. I could say you get what you pay for but in this case that would be a lie,that is the last time I try to save money by going to a cheap salon. RUN from this place,and the one on 17th/8th.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/02/10

went to the one on 17 st and 8th ave.

by val84

I went to the salon on 17th street, my buddy recommended it to me. I went in, and didn't ask for anyone in particular. I got Vicki. She was great! Very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The atmosphere of the salon was great! My hair looked amazing, it was like she did something new. I went to many different stylists, barbers, etc. And Vicki was by far the best. I will definitely come back!

  • Pros: best haircut
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/05/09

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by julbad

I have always had a difficult time finding a stylist who could provide my curly hair with a cut that grows well or highlights that look natural. This has been a difficulty even at salons that cater to curly hair. Arthur has been providing haircuts and highlights for me for about eight months. I have never felt as good about my hair and have never received so many compliments on it. Thanks .

  • Pros: trend,cool

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Message from AR Hair Salon

  • Hair Style, Color & Treatment
  • Makeup, Facials & Nails
  • Waxing and Threading

Three-location salon gives Chelsea locals current looks with trendy haircuts and coloring. Both appointments and walk-ins are welcome. We constantly evaluate hair products on the market and only use the best products with proven results. Our philosophy is to make sure the every customer is beautiful, happy, and satisfied when she leaves our salon. We consider our stylists our clients' beauty partners. We listen to what our clients want, give our recommendations and opinions based on our professional experience, and work with clients to achieve the look they desire. At AR you will feel who you really are!

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