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689 5th Ave (Entrance on 54th Street)
New York, NY 10022 40.761 -73.9752

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Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown

SALONAKS.COM

Hours:

Mon-Tues, Fri & Sat 9am-6pm

Wed & Thurs: 9am-8pm

Last updated 10.28.09

Category:

Beauty Salons, Hair Care, Hair Removal, Manicures & Pedicures

Payment Methods:

Check, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Hair Care Services:

Hair Weaves, Crew Cuts, Haircuts, Hair Highlights, Hair Coloring, Hair Extensions, Color Correction

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AKS Salon

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Salon A.K.S combines relaxed New York downtown attitude with uptown hair styling and cutting-edge hair coloring and hair cutting industry techniques. It is the ultimate full-service hair salon where clients can indulge for hours or touch-up quickly.

The chic contemporary decor and spa-like atmosphere of Salon A.K.S transcends daily stresses, The luxury hair and spa services come at the hands of unrivaled Hair styling, Hair Colorists and Estheticians.

Salon A.K.S offers its clientele a variety of services such as total beauty makeovers, waxings, hair/scalp treatments as well as coloring and spa treatments. AKS strives to provide the most innovative beauty services like INOA hair color and frizz eliminating treatments like the Lasio Tropix.

Salon A.K.S was voted the 'Best Of New York' 3 years in a row.

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In Short – Earth-tone decor and sunshine-like lighting keeps the scene natural, comfortable and lively. Upper Eastsiders sidle up to a long styling bar for up-to-the-minute tresses; color addicts head for the separate circular alcove where a shampooing station hides out; manicure and pedicure clients retire to a private room with comfy mini-banquettes, sheer curtains, and copper sinks. Those in the know treat their locks to extra pampering with a deep conditioning treatment.

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Know Before You Go:
This 10th-floor hideaway doesn't advertise its location at street-level. Take note of the building number (689 5th Avenue) and look for the entrance on 54th Street.
Save Time:
Stay on schedule by ordering lunch while your stylist works her magic.
Look Good:
Stock up on your favorite supplies for at-home pampering, such as Phyto Hair Care, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Dr. Gross Skin Care.
On the Menu:
Coupled with their precision hair cuts, creative to conservative hair coloring and trend-setting hair styling, AKS Salon(R) can also add volume and/length to your hair with their hair extension services.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “feel their staff is trained to be courteous and to make customers feel comfortable and welcome.”
  2. “Just as important as cut and color is the professional atmosphere of the salon.”
  3. “Plus It is centrally located, which is convenient, and has some great views of the city.”
  4. “The only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars, is because I like the other location better (I felt more pampered there), and Christopher used to always do the styling himself, and now only sometimes does, depending on how busy he is.”
  5. “have nothing but good to say about this place: the staff is warm and helpful when you arrive and makes sure you are comfortable.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Christopher has always given me a great cut and has made suggestions to keep my style fresh and current.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “have nothing but good to say about this place: the staff is warm and helpful when you arrive and makes sure you are comfortable.”
service
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. “AKS is easy to get to, at 5th and East 54th, and is run professionally and efficiently by a well-trained staff.”
  2. “have used a few of the other people at the salon, and have had some excellent haircuts and blow-dries.”
  3. “Alain and his partners, Kao and Susanna, have created a warm, friendly, and professional environment at Salon AKS.”
  4. “Absolutely professional service.”
  5. “feel their staff is trained to be courteous and to make customers feel comfortable and welcome.”
  6. “have nothing but good to say about this place: the staff is warm and helpful when you arrive and makes sure you are comfortable.”
  7. “The staff is great always attentive,helpful and kind.”
  8. “First of all, the receptionists are not friendly, nor are they knowledgable.”
  9. “am very familiar with the staff & can honestly recommend the entire AKS Team as they are all well trained, & polite & most importantly an expert in each of their indivudual field.”
  10. “And despite the salon's tony address and clientele, the entire staff is warm, friendly, unassuming, and unfailingly helpful to all.”
  11. “love the whole staff here; you can tell they are really well treated because they stay, and they learn.”
  12. “Talented and Professional service”
  13. “The pricing is fairly reasonable, though for the level of service you receive, I'm not sure how great of a value it really is.”
  14. “Needless to say, I highly recommend Alain Pinon and the staff of Salon AKS.”
  15. “She is super friendly and always makes sure that I have a great experience.”
  16. “Yes, you can get a scalp massage and a water with lemon at any high-end salon in Manhattan, but Salon AKS has the sweetest and most professional staff and in my opinion, their pricing is very reasonable.”
  17. “They know how to provide people with a great salon experience from the moment you walk through their doors.”
  18. “His assistants through the years have been attentive, professional, personable and eager to learn.”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The pricing is fairly reasonable, though for the level of service you receive, I'm not sure how great of a value it really is.”
  2. “The fact is, AKS may be pricey--but that's because you walk out with EXCEPTIONAL hair.”
  3. “For all of you looking for a great colorist--who's talented AND affordable--book Sam!”
  4. “Yes, you can get a scalp massage and a water with lemon at any high-end salon in Manhattan, but Salon AKS has the sweetest and most professional staff and in my opinion, their pricing is very reasonable.”
  5. “Niree (spelling is probably way off) is one of my all-time favorites, with huge talent and a warm, engaging personality to match.”
  6. “had been to AKS several times years ago and then began using a local hair stylist/colorist that was less expensive.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/01/12

best Salon in NYC

by LindaR745

I am very fussy about my hair, both color and cut. I've been to all the high profile salons in the city and have had good and bad experiences in all of them, that is until I returned to AKS after a 10 year hiatus. I had followed a stylist and a colorist to another salon and spent years trying to figure out why I was happy with my hair every other time, and miserable every other time. On a friend's suggestion, I returned to AKS and I am so happy that it forced me to write a review. Since my return about 6 months ago, not a day has passed without someone complementing me on my hair, equal parts color and cut. Everyone there is nice, professional and the service and atmosphere is great. I don't know why anyone goes any where else. From a very happy client.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/09/11

Best color

by livetoact89

Kimberly Williams is the best colorist I've been to in Manhattan. She has a great eye for natural color. I started going to Kim this past summer, and she turned my brassy blonde hair into a more golden Jennifer Aniston type of look. She is great at listening to clients requests, but also has amazing insight and ideas of her own. So if you're looking for natural and timeless hair color, search no further, see Kim!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/16/11

Nice color job

by Suva

I had a good experience with Kimberly Williams. I took in pictures of what I wanted my color to look like. She was very open to discussing our result expectations. Pictures and photos always help your hair dresser. I am happy with my color. I thought Kimberly was professional in her approach and careful in evaluating the color process.

1 Star Rating: Poor

06/05/11

Damaged my hair!

by badhairday12

Kimberly Williams ruined my hair! She is unprofessional & unexperienced & she did the opposite of what i asked her. Do not trust this person to color your hair you will regret it!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/10/11

highlights

by marta fernandez

Jaleh was recommended to me by a friend, and I saw her yesterday. She did a magnificent job with my hair --

a honey golden tone -- very natural, and exactly what I

wanted, She is a superb colorist. I have worked with

some of the top colorists in NY, when I am here from Buenos Aires, and she has to be the best. Further-

more, the staff that I dealt with (Scott, who did my

complimentary blowdry; Mia, the assistant; and the

receptionists, were all very plesant. It is just a nice,

nice salon with very competent people.

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  • excellent artist
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  • comfortable customers
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Message from AKS Salon

  • Hair Cuts, Color & Blow Dry
  • House Calls & Weddings
  • Manicures, Pedicures & Wax

Salon A.K.S combines relaxed New York downtown attitude with uptown hair styling and cutting-edge hair coloring and hair cutting industry techniques. It is the ultimate full-service hair salon where clients can indulge for hours or touch-up quickly.

The chic contemporary decor and spa-like atmosphere of Salon A.K.S transcends daily stresses, The luxury hair and spa services come at the hands of unrivaled Hair styling, Hair Colorists and Estheticians.

Salon A.K.S offers its clientele a variety of services such as total beauty makeovers, waxings, hair/scalp treatments as well as coloring and spa treatments. AKS strives to provide the most innovative beauty services like INOA hair color and frizz eliminating treatments like the Lasio Tropix.

Salon A.K.S was voted the 'Best Of New York' 3 years in a row.

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