07/15/09

Rip-off artists

by kristendoesnewyork

I booked a $28 blowout on LifeBooker. The stylist asked how I like it and I said, not stick straight - with a little body. My hair is naturally curly so it doesn't take much to add curl back in. As she dried each section she twisted the hair around the brush and pulled it out.

When I went to check out I was told that I'd received an extra service (curls) and would get a 25% surcharge. I explained that I had neither asked for anything special, nor been informed that there would be an extra cost for having curly hair. I also said that if they insisted on the extra $7, they would lose a repeat customer and receive a bad review. Apparently that extra $7 was just too tempting for the owner(!)

If you go, be sure to agree on pricing upfront. (The blowout was good, but there are plenty of other salons in town.)

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Bait and switch pricing

04/22/09

Great cut, great color, great service, great prices!!

by lbanyar

I love this salon! The prices can't be beat and the service is wonderful - not to mention that EVERYONE always asks me where I got such a great haircut and color. No one can believe that for $200 plus tip I walk out with an amazing head of hair (cut plus half-head highlights and styling) - but the best part is that the cut always grows out perfectly... the sign of a great hairdresser!

Rafael takes his time and won't let you out of the chair until every hair is checked and in place. He's also careful to guide you in the right direction with color - and he's always right! I was over highlighting my hair and he suggested some extra lowlights, which made me nervous... but in the end it was PERFECT and way better than before.

The first time I went to Park Ave (summer 2007) I had recently gotten my hair chopped off but was unhappy with the dowdy unstylish cut. Without losing too much length Rafael gave me a super stylish new do the night before I attended a wedding... could have been a disaster going to a new hairdresser right before a big event, but all I got were tons of compliments all weekend!

Also, the staff is lovely and they make wonderful recommendations with products - and even throw in some for free on occasion. The salon is open, clean and well maintained and they can always work to squeeze you in, even on a Friday night.

• Pros: A cut that is as fantastic on day 1 as it is on day 101
• Cons: None

11/24/08

Very good individualized service from Slava

by poodledottie

For a reasonably priced color and cut, this is the place to go. Slava is terrific---very friendly and totally open to talk with the client about what "works best"---what color, what type of haircut...she is very experienced.

It is not difficult to get an apppointment---that is important for me.

Ask for Slava and you will not be sorry!