Janet Rufin's Parlor

(212) 627-2243

77 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003 40.736966 -73.986599

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Neighborhoods: Gramercy Park, Midtown

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Last updated 10.17.11

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What People Are Saying About Janet Rufin's Parlor

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The Extras:
The outdoor patio is an added perk.
Parking:
There is street parking available after 7:00 pm weekdays and Saturday all day.
ambiance
99.35999870300293% positive
  1. Great salon, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
  2. Very friendly staff and comfortable environment.
  3. And perhaps as important, the overall atmosphere of the place is warm and caring and friendly.
  4. loved the atmosphere in there.
  5. The salon atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed, and the staff is great!
  6. This is a great salon with a wonderfully friendly atmosphere where the staff seem to genuinely care about their customers (also evidenced by the free coffee, bagels and muffins on offer!)
  7. And great, convenient Chelsea location.
  8. The salon is comfortable, relaxed, and the staff was super nice.
  9. got a great haircut here - i have seen both veronica and jennifer and both were professional, did a good job and was a pleasnt atmosphere
  10. Janet is fun and easy to talk to.
  11. Found Janet Rufin's Parlor randomly , staff was great, service was terrific and atmosphere relaxing.
  12. believe me, this place is THE place to go for a comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff, and great haircolor.
  13. She is a wonderful, warm person and a great colorist, and the environment of the salon is so comfortable and mellow - the whole experience is truly a pleasure.
  14. the entire experience was lovely, she and her staff get along like a bunch of friends which really put me at ease, it was a very relaxed comfortable enviroment.
  15. The service is friendly and polite and the atmosphere is relaxed.
  16. The salon's cool and unassuming, chic yet comfortable.
  17. From the friendly atmosphere, an after work cocktail, personal attention, and a stylist who not only listens to the customers needs but also suggests what works well - I had a great experience.
  18. Loren has me on an easy maintenance schedule so that I can alternate with single process, and the vibe at the salon -- friendly, efficient, comfy, no attitude at all -- is exactly what I'm comfortable with.
  19. The Parlor itself is provides a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.
  20. The whole experience, staff, atmosphere and Mary, was absolutely AMAZING!
  21. The atmosphere at Janet's salon is very warm and welcoming.
  22. The atmosphere is very hip (but not too hip) and the service is incredible!
  23. But it wasn't until I met Janet and visited her salon that I found what I was looking for: friendly recepionist, enjoyable scheduling process, chic and relaxed atmosphere, and best of all-the genius of Janet.
  24. The salon itself is in a very comfortable space and the staff is not pretentious at all.
  25. The salon is warm and cozy.
  26. Perks: her place is so cozy and they have yummy coffee.
  27. also really liked the laid-back atmosphere here -- the whole staff is friendly and attentive.
  28. The salon has a really comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and all staff members were very friendly.
  29. but I didnt like the decor of the salon to much I feel that for her prices i would expect more and even though I love animals and have dogs myself I feel that have a dog running around in a salon or spa is inappropriate Especially a golden retriever.
  30. It has a bright pleasant ambiance and service is efficient and friendly.
  31. Janet is great; a master at color; she has created a fabulous atmosphere in her parlor !
  32. The atmosphere is cozy, comfortable with good lighting and there's a backyard where you can get some air while you're waiting for your highlights to set in.
  33. On a leisurely stroll around my neighborhood I was inspired while passing this incredibly cozy and chic salon(how did they mix the two so perfectly?)
  34. The salon itself is low-key and a very comfortable environment.
  35. Everyone is friendly and the saloon is open and bright so you feel comfortable and relaxed.
  36. dry even more my already parched hair, great service & pleasant atmosphere with a personal touch (that glass of wine was really needed after a long business day).
  37. have been to MANY of the top NYC salons and Janet beats them all with her fun personality, her great customer service and her sheer a**-kicking talent.
  38. The parlor itself is a cool, modern, comfortable place that reflects Janet's well appointed sense of style.
  39. The ambiance in the salon is hip but inviting, making it a most comfortable and relaxing place to spend an afternoon
  40. The salon was as comfortable as being in your home.
  41. Great colorist, nice atmosphere, friendly service.
  42. Also, the entire staff was fun and friendly, not your normal salon people!
  43. The decor and atmosphere are very nice and the staff was extremely friendly and genuine.
  44. The salon is lovely, the staff friendly, the location superb!
  45. Not only does her parlor have a wonderful atmosphere but the level of customer service is outstanding.
  46. This beautiful, fun, spacious, hip and stylish salon is home of one of the greatest stylists - Jen!
  47. have followed my amazing stylist Maria to Janet Rufins, and could not be happier with the location - the salon is beautiful, the staff friendly and relaxed, and the service impeccable - tea, coffee, spring water anyone?
  48. From the moment I walked into this cozy, charming salon, which feels more like a relaxing living room than anything else, to Janet's in-depth consultation with me, I immediately felt at ease.
  49. It has a great, casual atmosphere, everybody is super friendly and Janet is a genius.
  50. The salon was fun.
  51. The atmosphere in her salon is amazing, both from the beauty of the decor to the comfortable, caring reception you get when you walk in.
  52. The entire staffs care and consideration for all of the "salon experience" is wonderful and makes you feel comfortable as opposed to stuffy impersonal salons.
drinks
95.2400016784668% positive
  1. Perks: her place is so cozy and they have yummy coffee.
  2. dry even more my already parched hair, great service & pleasant atmosphere with a personal touch (that glass of wine was really needed after a long business day).
  3. have followed my amazing stylist Maria to Janet Rufins, and could not be happier with the location - the salon is beautiful, the staff friendly and relaxed, and the service impeccable - tea, coffee, spring water anyone?
  4. I've been going to Janet for a few months now, and every time I get a terrific cut that flatters my face, highlights that complement my coloring and terrific service (love the wine on Saturdays!)
  5. This is a great salon with a wonderfully friendly atmosphere where the staff seem to genuinely care about their customers (also evidenced by the free coffee, bagels and muffins on offer!)
  6. Also, there is a beautiful garden out back for you to enjoy your magazines and wine in while waiting for your dye to take.
  7. Everyone was so cool to be around, I felt like I went over to a friends house for coffee and highlights!
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. One of the many great things about Yuval is that he can create a new, fresh look that is stylish and maintainable.
  2. They are the friendliest, most welcoming group of people I've come across, which is a breath of fresh air in an industry known for pretention.
  3. Maria is an amazing stylist who always makes me look stunning and fresh!
  4. She walked me through it with MUCH patience and attention and I walked out with a perfect fresh cut - exactly what I wanted!
  5. Perks: her place is so cozy and they have yummy coffee.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. You can order in lunch from their extensive collection of menus.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. It's a nice, mellow place.
  2. was new to the city and looking for a good place to get a haircut.
  3. What a great place - and free bagels too!
  4. If you want great color with personalized service, this is the place to go!
  5. great place!
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. don't think i want to go back there or recommend this place to anyone.
  2. can't wait to go back, and will definitely recommend this place to all my friends!
  3. Highly recommended and can't wait to go back!
  4. My color stylist Jennifer was excellent-- definitely would go back.
service
96.7300033569336% positive
  1. The decor and atmosphere are very nice and the staff was extremely friendly and genuine.
  2. Nice, clean salon and friendly staff, too.
  3. the entire experience was lovely, she and her staff get along like a bunch of friends which really put me at ease, it was a very relaxed comfortable enviroment.
  4. believe me, this place is THE place to go for a comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff, and great haircolor.
  5. The salon is comfortable, relaxed, and the staff was super nice.
  6. Also, the entire staff was fun and friendly, not your normal salon people!
  7. The whole experience, staff, atmosphere and Mary, was absolutely AMAZING!
  8. The entire staff is extremely friendly and Janet is top-notch.
  9. The entire staff is friendly and welcoming.
  10. The whole experience was great - the staff was very personable and attentive, and the salon had a great, relaxed vibe.
  11. great corrective color, personal service
  12. Janet is wonderful and so are the rest of the people who work here.
  13. The staff is friendly and professional!
  14. Great service
  15. And perhaps as important, the overall atmosphere of the place is warm and caring and friendly.
  16. It has a great, casual atmosphere, everybody is super friendly and Janet is a genius.
  17. Great cut, great color, great service
  18. Although I have only used Maria, who is beyond, I am sure the entire staff at Janet Rufins are fab - and for everything it offers, incredibly reasonable pricing.
  19. As far as the staff at Janet Rufin's Parlor they are friendly and it is a wonderful relaxed environment.
  20. If you want great color with personalized service, this is the place to go!
  21. They are the friendliest, most welcoming group of people I've come across, which is a breath of fresh air in an industry known for pretention.
  22. The salon is wondeful and relaxing, the whole crew is great & extremely friendly.
  23. Her new place looks great, the staff is friendly and very helpful and best of all, Janet oversees everything so everyone who comes gets the Janet touch.
  24. This is a great salon with a wonderfully friendly atmosphere where the staff seem to genuinely care about their customers (also evidenced by the free coffee, bagels and muffins on offer!)
  25. The staff is so friendly and easy going.
  26. For color in New York City - expert color applied with a friendly, informative attitude - Janet Rufin's Parlor is a real bargain.
  27. She is with out a doubt, one of the most talented people in the field and I am singing her name all over the city!
  28. You are instantly greeted by warm friendly faces and made to feel right at home.
  29. Kevin is a great guy, very friendly, accomodating, good listener, gave me great styling tips.
  30. Janet has the perfect combination of natural talent and good people skills which make her an excellent colorist.
  31. The customer service is fantastic, and Janet did the best hair color I've had.
  32. The salon itself is in a very comfortable space and the staff is not pretentious at all.
  33. The service was great and I got a cut that I loved.
  34. also really liked the laid-back atmosphere here -- the whole staff is friendly and attentive.
  35. Great service!
  36. Their staff is extremely friendly and inviting.
  37. was treated with so much respect, the staff is super friendly.
  38. booked a appointment he was warm and friendly.
  39. The stylists are friendly and provide expert opinions about color and cut.
  40. think that the reviews are from people who either have been going to Janet for a good length of time (as she has been at this same salon for years when it was owned and operated by someone different) or they haven't experienced a great NYC hair cut and
  41. The staff at the salon is particularly helpful.
  42. The staff was genuinely warm and welcoming and my stylist Eddie was amazing.
  43. The service is friendly and polite and the atmosphere is relaxed.
  44. The salon is sweet, the people charming, and the best shampoos in town.
  45. Not to mention, the place is adorable and the staff is cool AND friendly (v rare in salons).
  46. Receiptionist wasn't friendly like the other salons.
  47. Finally, the staff are extremely attentive and competent, too.
  48. Everyone is friendly and the saloon is open and bright so you feel comfortable and relaxed.
  49. The staff is warm, friendly, and down-to-earth, which you can't always find in a hair salon.
  50. helpful staff.
  51. Very friendly staff and comfortable environment.
  52. have been to MANY of the top NYC salons and Janet beats them all with her fun personality, her great customer service and her sheer a**-kicking talent.
  53. The space is beautiful, the staff is friendly and attentive, the prices normal for an upscale salon, and I just cannot say enough good things.
  54. The ENTIRE staff is absolutely incredible, and you will not find a more relaxing shampoo experience anywhere!
  55. The salon atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed, and the staff is great!
  56. Found Janet Rufin's Parlor randomly , staff was great, service was terrific and atmosphere relaxing.
  57. it was my first time going to Janet Rufin's Parlor, and i gotta say i loved it,the service was good,Stacey knew what i was looking for.
  58. He is an attentive listener, not to mention attractive as hell!
  59. Friendly, talented staff, and I got a great cut.
  60. Not only does her parlor have a wonderful atmosphere but the level of customer service is outstanding.
  61. It has a bright pleasant ambiance and service is efficient and friendly.
  62. When I first saw her I thought she was going to be one of those "Too cool" stylists, but it turns out she was funny, friendly, and down to earth (She could be "Too Cool", she's got the look).
  63. Great atmposhere and helpful, sincere staff
  64. The salon has a really comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and all staff members were very friendly.
  65. Great personal service
  66. Loved the salon and the entire staff.
  67. In this comfortabele and relaxing evironment, I was greeted with a warm, caring, and knowledgeable staff.
  68. Everyone was really friendly and nice.
  69. never thought it'd be possible to get such great service without paying more than 500 dollars or having a banker boyfriend.
  70. And the customer service is wonderful, so different from other salons I've visited in the city.
  71. Everybody was very friendly, and Mary gave me a fabulous haircut.
  72. very friendly environment.
  73. The space is gorgeous, and the entire staff is friendly and helpful.
  74. The entire staff was friendly, a wonderful mix of personalities.
  75. Very nice colors and good service.
  76. After living in NYC for several years, I'd been to at least 5 different salons that people had recommended to me, and I'd never been happy with any of them.
  77. The staffs there are very friendly, and Masako did a great job with my haircut and color as usual.
  78. all the staff are very professional and welcoming.
  79. I've been going to Janet for a few months now, and every time I get a terrific cut that flatters my face, highlights that complement my coloring and terrific service (love the wine on Saturdays!)
  80. Everyone is friendly and mellow.
  81. Superb customer service, stylish salon, super-skilled stylist
  82. The down side was the salon was dark and the receptionist was rude.
  83. great cut, great service!
  84. Right as she was finishing my cut she decided she had to take three employees in the back to bawl them out for bad behavior.
  85. Loren has me on an easy maintenance schedule so that I can alternate with single process, and the vibe at the salon -- friendly, efficient, comfy, no attitude at all -- is exactly what I'm comfortable with.
  86. And on top of all that, the customer service at Janet Rufin's Parlor is great.
  87. From the friendly atmosphere, an after work cocktail, personal attention, and a stylist who not only listens to the customers needs but also suggests what works well - I had a great experience.
  88. Sweet, friendly staff, nice color job for a brunette.
  89. At Janet Rufin's Parlor, the service was excellent.
  90. Sweet space, amazing staff
  91. have followed my amazing stylist Maria to Janet Rufins, and could not be happier with the location - the salon is beautiful, the staff friendly and relaxed, and the service impeccable - tea, coffee, spring water anyone?
  92. dry even more my already parched hair, great service & pleasant atmosphere with a personal touch (that glass of wine was really needed after a long business day).
  93. But it wasn't until I met Janet and visited her salon that I found what I was looking for: friendly recepionist, enjoyable scheduling process, chic and relaxed atmosphere, and best of all-the genius of Janet.
  94. The space is so warm and inviting and the staff is very friendly.
  95. The salon is lovely, the staff friendly, the location superb!
  96. Janet Rufin's Parlor is a fantastic full service salon.
  97. Deeply knowledgeable staff know how to give you exactly what you want.
  98. Everyone is very friendly and the staff is very accomodating.
  99. You walk into Janet's sleek modern Salon and aren't bombarded with hairnets, noise and ugly styling stations but rather a friendly wild haired receptionist greets you with a smile and offers a beverage-Coffee?
  100. Prices are fair and in line, service is excellent, and an overall great value for the quality.
  101. The staff is great and eager to help.
  102. love the service - the whole staff is friendly and welcoming!
  103. The receptionist was very friendly when I called to make a last minute appointment and, because I had to work late, Janet let me come for my color treatment an hour later than normally allowed.
  104. Best staff
  105. The staff are friendly, and responsive.
  106. They have great customer service, flexible to get an appointment, and enjoyed my experience.
  107. The staff was friendly and the salon looked nice
  108. Great colorist, nice atmosphere, friendly service.
  109. This is a really great salon with a really caring staff.
  110. The atmosphere is very hip (but not too hip) and the service is incredible!
  111. You will not be disappointed; it is a very high-end salon with a cool and super friendly attitude!
  112. Wonderful friendly staff that really listen to what you request.
value
64.28999900817871% positive
  1. There was no attitude which is a huge plus for me.
  2. The final insult was the price tag - which, I know, many of you Manhattan ladies don't even blink at - but for me, anything over $300 feels significant.
  3. The space is beautiful, the staff is friendly and attentive, the prices normal for an upscale salon, and I just cannot say enough good things.
  4. You pay a pretty penny, but it is worth it!
  5. never thought it'd be possible to get such great service without paying more than 500 dollars or having a banker boyfriend.
  6. tried several of the famous, expensive Madison Ave salons and was very disappointed by my hair color at each, especially at the cost of $600!
  7. While this place is more expensive than my old colorist, I think it is totally worth it, and have booked another appointment.
  8. used to go to a very expensive place (with the initials FF) and Janet's work was FAR superior.
  9. but I didnt like the decor of the salon to much I feel that for her prices i would expect more and even though I love animals and have dogs myself I feel that have a dog running around in a salon or spa is inappropriate Especially a golden retriever.
  10. After going to the "top" very expensive salons and getting horrible brassy or yellow color, my friend (who has been going to Janet for 10 years) gave me her inside tip.
  11. For an upscale NYC salon, there is no attitude and the prices are reasonable.
  12. Although I have only used Maria, who is beyond, I am sure the entire staff at Janet Rufins are fab - and for everything it offers, incredibly reasonable pricing.
  13. have asian hair and it's rare to find a colorist who can give me soft color with natural highlights--usually, if I go to less expensive salons, I end up with red brittle hair with orange stripes for highlights.
  14. Prices are fair and in line, service is excellent, and an overall great value for the quality.
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. Best part was that it all grew out into an amazing long style which I've had ever since.
  2. She asked lots of good questions - including how long my old colorist kept the dye/color on my ends.
  3. and made a last-minute decision to do a full chop.
  4. was thinking "fine it just shampoo, no big deal as long the cut is good
  5. dry even more my already parched hair, great service & pleasant atmosphere with a personal touch (that glass of wine was really needed after a long business day).
  6. While getting my color done, they were able to accomodate a last-minute, un-scheduled haircut with Eugene, who is very meticulous and did a great job reshaping a previously bad haircut.
  7. loved the salon from the minute I walked in.
  8. expect shiny hair (my hair is long and already in good health).
  9. Karen was not only able to revive my lifeless strands, but she tirelessly helped me make the slow conversion to a dark blonde.
  10. The receptionist was very friendly when I called to make a last minute appointment and, because I had to work late, Janet let me come for my color treatment an hour later than normally allowed.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/23/12

Best Kept Secret is NOT a secret anymore....LOVE IT!!

by snapple12

I wanted to thank Janet Rufin Parlor for making my new transformation. I started out with extremely dense, thick hair past my shoulders that I have cut recently. I have long jet black hair but I went too far last December and had a single color process done by another stylist to my virgin tresses and of course even the hair stylist was adamant to touch my hair. But I was relentless to shed my locks and strip my jet black hair of its lustrous natural color and went red. I was excited with the results but didn’t realize the maintenance it would take to retain that color so opted to grow my hair out, I guess letting color grow out is not a bad idea. Well for any stylist that’s a NO-NO but I didn’t care. Today, Janet and her team of color stylist wanted to take my hair off in stages as this was a drastic change I had never tried but was excited to embrace it! Sean with his quick techniques and savvy approach knew exactly what I needed to rehabilitate my tresses and Janet executed with such finesse I knew I was in good hands. I must admit I was a bit hesitant but after all, Sean has been featured on the W Magazines and Vogue and with Janet having featured on Allure, Bride, Time Out and New York and is known to be the best kept secret in highlights and coloring.

So after assessing my current grown-out single color process, Janet and Sean laid out the most viable option in flooding my single process by using two different tones to create different reflections of light without being stripe looking highlights and the process was quick, efficient but the results just blew me away.

Pictures may not do justice but I’m a hard buyer so to convince “muah”, it has to have a wow factor and this was an exciting experience but I must admit it’s more than a wow factor. I love it!!!

Thank you to Janet Rufin Parlor!! I truly believe that each of you have attributed a unique and individual way of representing beauty and it is journey to a more beautiful ME!!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/23/11

Unpretentious and Professional

by karynlee

This is my kind of place--relaxed, no-fuss atmosphere with careful, detail-oriented professionals. They are friendly and gracious, not cloying. Janet introduced me to her Spanish line of soy-based color, and i realized i'd always assumed you have to choose between the ideal color and the ideal texture--i'd always experienced color as a necessary evil. But Janet's color and her touch (nice consult, head massage, attentive assistant) have won me over! I highly recommend this parlor and consider the services a value, esp at this Gramercy Park location at the greenest corner of Irving Place.

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/04/11

Never again...

by spnyc86

I have no idea how this place got so many good reviews. I went to JRP for a Brazilian Blowout Zero treatment I got on Groupon. The guy who did my hair was nice enough but the treatment did absolutely nothing for my hair. To the point where I don't want to call and complain because I wouldn't even go back if they offered to do it again. Aside from the treatment not working, my hair is very thick so it took a bit longer to blow dry. Jeff sort of passed me off to not one but two other women to blow dry my hair and he never checked up on me after that to see if I was satisfied. When I was all done the girl working the front desk asked if Jeff had explained aftercare and what not. Nope, he actually didn't explain anything about the whole process in general. She then told me that they "highly recommend" I buy the special Brazilian Blowout $32 shampoo and $32 conditioner. I asked if I could find a cheaper alternative at Duane Reade and she very reluctantly said yes.. but she couldn't even give me a brand to buy! They clearly want you to buy their products. Not worth it.. I went to Duane Reade and found something right away. Anyways, $200 down the drain!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/19/10

Janet Rufin's Parlor has MOVED!!!

by ssmoker

Hey there! I'm a manager at Janet Rufin's Parlor and just want to let you know that we have moved and are now located 4 (very short) blocks east. Our new address is:

77 Irving PLace @ 19th St.

2nd. floor, buzz 2A

NY. NY. 10003

Our phone number, email and website have not changed. We look forward to seeing you at our new home. Thanks!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/11/10

absolutely amazing!

by pnut1182

I went to Janet Rufin's Parlor to get a brazilian blowout and I am so glad that I did. I purchased a Groupon for the treatment and never had anything like this done before. I had read reviews here on CitySearch and was nervous by what some past clients had said. I was nervous but as soon as I got there, Brian made me feel so comfortable. he explained exactly what he was going to do and what would happen during the treatment. He was super attentive, always asking how I was doing. He did an amazing job on styling my hair afterwards how I usually do myself. I love the results! My hair has never been more straight, soft or smooth. I was able to wash and air dry my super curly hair with no products, blow drying or curlers necessary! It is the most unbelievable thing ever! If you have ever thought about getting the keratin treatment, Groupon or not, go to Janet Rufin's Parlor! You won't be dissappointed!

The Details on Janet Rufin's Parlor

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  • great personal service
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  • amazing janet
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  • best hair cut
  • beautiful sun kissed highlights
  • friendly everyone
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  • recommended highly
  • beautiful colored blonde highlights
  • unique hair style
  • amazing mary
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