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85.71000099182129% positive |
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truly love the atmosphere of ASTOR PLACE. ”
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Dont let the initial barber shop atmosphere deceive you; this place is a best kept secret even still. ”
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Great barbers, good conversations and a relaxed atmosphere make this place ideal for anyone looking for a good cut onthe run and at a reasonable price! ”
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Since 1989, Astor and Alberto have been there for me with fabulous hair cuts and an engaging atmosphere. ”
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However, the atmosphere is fun. ”
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Rita is a big shot in the industry and you would never know because she is fun and approachable. ”
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Great manner, fun , and a true professional. ”
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Rita is fun and makes you feel relaxed in her chair. ”
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She is so friendly, fun to talk to and most importantly is one amazing stylist! ”
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Not worth it, terrible atmosphere, and really unfortunate. ”
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She's such cool lady, so much fun to be around and also is a master of her craft! ”
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In a chaotic place like Astor, she creates a zen-like atmosphere and has such a gentle way about her. ”
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FAR less than I have ever paid and such a tremendous experience letting her do it- she's so fun and an amazing stylist. ”
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she is affordable dependable and alot of fun. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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It looks like a four-year old cut it--there is a HUGE chunk of layer--it looks like a two-tier cake in the back. ”
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Ps Beard Papa next door has delicious delicious cream puffs. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Please make sure you give him a nice bottle of red wine for christmas. ”
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Do you really need that free glass of wine or would you rather save your money and get great color for half the price? ”
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100.0% positive |
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Ps Beard Papa next door has delicious delicious cream puffs. ”
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Asstore PLace is my place once and for all, my haircute is fresh and good! ”
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I'm a music producer so a fresh fade is essential. ”
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She can cut, color and highlight like nobody's business and her friendly personality is like a breath of fresh air. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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have been to a variety of chi-chi, high-priced salons in nyc for styling and coloring; none of them compare to this professional, extremely GOOD, and very reasonable salon. ”
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| overall |
86.3599967956543% positive |
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can't say enough good things about this place and this experience - you'd miss it if you weren't looking for it, but i'm telling you - go looking for it - i read the citysearch reviews and thought - perhaps - but i went i have absolutely no regrets - my ”
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Great barbers, good conversations and a relaxed atmosphere make this place ideal for anyone looking for a good cut onthe run and at a reasonable price! ”
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Astor Place it's a great place, and Alan did my Hair. ”
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have been going to Astor Place Hair and it is the best place for many years. ”
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Astor is, by far, the best place for inexpensive haircuts in the city. ”
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have had expensive cuts in NY that are not nearly as good as this place. ”
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knew I wasn't going to get a great cut, but I mean this place was ridiculous. ”
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Jose is the best in the whole place. ”
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This is a great place to get a haircut in New York. ”
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Luigi is the best at what he does cause he is the AStors place pro! ”
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Astor Place is a good place. ”
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| return potential |
77.2700023651123% positive |
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She really has an amazing rapport with all her clients who come back to her again and again, we all just love her! ”
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I will come back for the treatment of Keratin ( he also offer ) for n amazing price. ”
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will never go back to my overrated and over-priced old salon. ”
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and I went in for a haircut but I also ended up getting highlights too :) The price was very reasonable and now I get all these compliments on my hair :) I will definitely go back soon ! ”
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She really has an amazing rapport with all her clients who come back to her again and again, we all just LOVE her! ”
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Recently, I was in and had the best hair cut, color, highlights and facial (yes, this is a new service); I was very happy with the service and will be back as a loyal customer. ”
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try Rita with crazy prices, and very nice "Rock star reviews, no way I go back to her.) ”
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She really has an amazing rapport with all her clients who come back to her again and again. ”
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in return i got a head full of layers. ”
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AStro Place,good for haircut, will go back! ”
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was very scared of leaving my typical expensive hairstylist, but along came marriage and then i moved to the Soho, i came across Astor Place, i gotta say by far this might be one of the best places to go, i was sent to one lady at 1st and then she was j ”
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| service |
88.54000091552734% positive |
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seen his work , I think he can offer a great service. ”
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Rita is also friendly and very passionate about her work. ”
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Rita keeps you happy at all times because she just loves making people beautiful. ”
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I don't usually write reviews, but I know a great stylist when I see one and I'd like to let people know. ”
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Eveyrone is so friendly and you feel right at home! ”
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Astor Place Hair has been around forever and offers everyone a great service that is affordable. ”
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There is no need for back stabbing and rude, deplorable behavior like this in any work place. ”
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Great service. ”
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She is so friendly, fun to talk to and most importantly is one amazing stylist! ”
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Rita was recommended to me by not one, not two, but three of my friends who all go to her and have been raving about her talents and super-friendly demeanor. ”
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The barbers are all friendly and very international. ”
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She can cut, color and highlight like nobody's business and her friendly personality is like a breath of fresh air. ”
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So after watching all the people that got good reviews in this site ( I have a very wave , long hair) and love my hair color , hi lighted and straight and, just like every one else ; I am bragging about him. ”
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know I can intimidate people at times because I do come across as snobby, but Rita broke me down and won me over in no time flat. ”
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Unlike most little kids, my son loved getting his hair cut when he was small because the place is fascinating and the people you can see there are amazing. ”
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Great service - the stylist did exactly what I wanted. ”
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Rita, who works part-time with celebrities and soap opera stars, is just as funny, attentive and compassionate to the needs of "regular joe's" like myself as she is to the beautiful people. ”
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Rita is also extremely friendly and personable which is a real bonus. ”
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He is the rare barber who will give you full attention even if there is a line of people waiting for him (which there often is). ”
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went in just to get a blow-out, and from the second she started working on me, Suzy kept making rude comments about my hair color (which she hadn't done). ”
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To the people who hated this place, I understand; it's not for everyone. ”
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just think this is not true at all , and we end up paying lot's for bad professionals with lot's of talking , and no good service. ”
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Alberto is warm, friendly, caring, and, most importantly, gives a great haircut. ”
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Great service! ”
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Rita is a talented, hard worker and an angel of a person and for someone to act so childish and rude is a terrible act. ”
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great price , for a hi end service. ”
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He's constantly asking if you want this done,that done,or NOT done and is attentive and tedious at the same time,tells a great story. ”
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There are lots of good people at Astor Place Hair and Luigi is definitely one of them! ”
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She loves making people beautiful, a natural at what she does. ”
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Rita was recommended to me by not one, not two, but three of my friends who all go to her and have been raving about her talents and her warm and friendly attitude. ”
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Great and Friendly customer service ”
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have tried so many other places that dont even come close to Bella's professional service. ”
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Besides myself, I have referred at least a half a dozen friends to her who all rave about her talents and upbeat, friendly attitude. ”
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I like to pay for w good service/and costumer service, but pay less, for a very good service, is what a girl likes) ”
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The people were lining up to see them, and were patiently waiting while these two talented people worked on us. ”
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Rita at Astor Place Hair was recommended to me by two of my best friends who both go to her and have been raving about her talents and super-friendly demeanor. ”
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am confident, and I am sure there is people that needs psychological help, but if you need a Great, professional. ”
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The staff is also so friendly -- they really make you feel so welcome. ”
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He may have a huge line of people waiting for him, but he still takes his time to make sure his cuts are perfect and his customers are happy. ”
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That's the best advice I could give you if you want the best service for the best price- you'll look and feel like a million bucks! ”
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Enjoy the amazing service, savings, and conversation :) ”
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My recommendation when you call the front desk is to ask for Rita's cell number and make the appoinment directly with her to avoid any confusion - It's a big place with lots of people. ”
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Recently, I was in and had the best hair cut, color, highlights and facial (yes, this is a new service); I was very happy with the service and will be back as a loyal customer. ”
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There are a ton of people working in the place who are dressed like pigs, look dirty, some smell and curse while working; this is never the case with Rita, she is dressed professionally, kind, friendly, intelligent and a true beauty! ”
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One thing I can hand these guys is fast service. ”
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Besides getting a great clean-up, he always gives you great service. ”
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Jose is also friendly and conversational. ”
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try couple of people in Astor, and I must tell you, Alan is "the best! ”
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| value |
81.25% positive |
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Astor Place is good for me bceause I don't always have lots of money to spend for my hair. ”
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Good cheap haircuts ”
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Jose is the best and it's definitely worth the trip to see him. ”
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Not only the results were fantastic but the price was also nice. ”
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Rita is the ultimate professional in every way possible; she is truly gifted and her customers are the lucky ones to benefit from her talents at a great price. ”
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BTW, I did get my dream job after she re-vamped my look-- God bless you Rita and Astor Place for making all of my beauty needs affordable! ”
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She talked me out of more highlights due to possible damage it could cause (a VERY honest thing to do when most would just do it for the money) and cut my hair BETTER than my original, very expensive salon cut! ”
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was looking for an affordable , awesome color and cut. ”
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was looking for a different experience other than my usual very expensive mediocre haircut, highlights and facial; and I found exemplary work at of all places - Astor Place Hair! ”
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Ever since I found her a couple of years ago, I can't imagine ever switching back to an expensive salon, or saving the money and cutting the hair myself! ”
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Besides myself, I have referred at least a half a dozen friends to her who are all rave about her talents and the fact she has a huge heart as well. ”
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Once you are in his chair, you will be treated to the best hair cut in NYC, some good laughs, music, conversation (soccer is a great topic - Juventus for him, Arsenal for me) - all for a very reasonable price. ”
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So I have been looking for an affordable hair stylist in Manhattan. ”
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Then Alan, the hairdresser that gave this amazing hi lights, gave me the Keratin for only 220 dollars! ”
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Not worth it, terrible atmosphere, and really unfortunate. ”
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Really good prices and you can just walk in! ”
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found my beauty secret (Rita) with all of her easy-to-do beauty advice and honest hands on approach in an affordable place in the East Village. ”
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It was a great experience, super fast, and dirt cheap. ”
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was very scared of leaving my typical expensive hairstylist, but along came marriage and then i moved to the Soho, i came across Astor Place, i gotta say by far this might be one of the best places to go, i was sent to one lady at 1st and then she was j ”
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can do any style you want better than any of those expensive places! ”
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Astor is affordable and easy to get to. ”
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..... it is out of this world and very affordable so pamper yourself and make an appointment with Rita, you will have the best experience ever. ”
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Perfect hair for the perfect price! ”
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His cuts are better than some of the most expensive haircuts I've gotten in NYC. ”
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She proceeded to give me a brazillian blowout, a glaze of a beautiful color, and a haircut for a VERY reasonable price, and I walked out of there feeling like she'd totally fixed me! ”
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He gave me huge discounts, and brilliant color ”
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Not when you have someone as great as Rita at the very affordable Astor Place. ”
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"Love your hair color and hair cut" that's the compliments a get ALL the time, privatly, on the street or networking. Jose at Astor Place as been my Maestro for 10 years and I am VERY picky business lady. He's super nice to work with, very talented and A ”
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He is professional stylist and his prices are great! ”
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I will come back for the treatment of Keratin ( he also offer ) for n amazing price. ”
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couldn't find a more affordable price anywhere. ”
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she has a Bad attitude combine with a very poor or "NOT" english, add up for a cheap hair priced that became expensive ! ”
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im very fortunate to have found someone i trust every time around at such a reasonable price! ”
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Ladies, if you're looking for QUALITY highlights at an amazing price, this is who to speak to! ”
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Looks like a huge version of a hometown barber shop. ”
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And while my ritzy salon haircut was fine, I am confident that Jose offers a better haircut at a much more reasonable price. ”
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have been coming to Astor Place Hair for over 20 years (practically on a weekly basis for a trim, shave, etc.) where there are ~100 hair stylists and great prices. ”
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get a great haircut for a very reasonable price, and I'm always amazed at the diversity of the clientele, men and women from all age groups have gone there for years to get a great cut or style and share in the community. ”
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Do you really need that free glass of wine or would you rather save your money and get great color for half the price? ”
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also had her gve me very subtle and cool highlights which made a huge difference. ”
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I've been to far more expensive, "cool" places and never been happy. ”
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Stop transferring your wealth to overpriced salons! ”
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too many bad professionals making money. ”
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know everyone who goes to her is grateful she is at Astor--an affordable salon--instead of being untouchable in an expensive one. ”
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He is a talented barber, yet charges a fraction of the price for comparable quality. ”
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went to Astor because I was looking for a new stylist for an affordable price. ”
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There are a few remaining good deals in New York City, and Astor Place is one of them. ”
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was in the area one day, and came across Astor Place and thought to myself, not expensive, let me give this a try. ”
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It's moderately cheap, but for a stupid funny looking haircut and very miserable barber, its NOT WORTH anything. ”
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He may have a huge line of people waiting for him, but he still takes his time to make sure his cuts are perfect and his customers are happy. ”
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friend of mine suggested that I got get my hair cut at Astor Place while I was visiting NYC, recommending it as cheap and a cool place to visit. ”
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Do yourself a favor and go see Rita if you are looking for a Super stylist who is very affordable compared to most. ”
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Decent cuts but beware of color -- not necessarily worth the hype ”
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Astor Place Hair has been around forever and offers everyone a great service that is affordable. ”
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Did I mention Rita is very affordable! ”
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Great barbers, good conversations and a relaxed atmosphere make this place ideal for anyone looking for a good cut onthe run and at a reasonable price! ”
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Went to get a haircut for the first time in three years - I've been growing mine out from nothing - Jessica helped me through this traumatic process, gave helpful tips, and provided me with a wonderful cut at a low price. ”
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have been coming to Astor Place Hair since I was a child and come into the City from out on the Island; it is the only place to get good quality hair styles, color, highlights the works and it is affordable. ”
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Fran did highlights ,cut , and style at a fantastic price ”
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I've paid big bucks to have my hair done at chi-chi salons and never been as happy with the results as I am with Rosa. ”
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He always leaves me satisifed and at a great price too! ”
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Excellent hair cut, reasonable price. ”
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Astor Place is this best value in NYC. ”
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don't have a ton of money to spend on one of those silly upscale salons so Rita and Astor Place are just perfect for me and many others. ”
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Well in disbelief I got the name of her hairstylist there and 2,4,6 went in and got an expensive salon like haircut from Rita. ”
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He told me that he would give me a huge discount, because , I also get the color done there as well. ”
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The price isn't that great either--the costs will be quickly reabsorbed in the therapy you'll need. ”
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was looking for affordable haircutting place in the Village , and I found a great Hairstylist in NYC. ”
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Astor is, by far, the best place for inexpensive haircuts in the city. ”
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For an excellent cut that'll make you feel brand new you really can't beat the price. ”
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Rita should be getting the big bucks at the "upscale" salons but lucky for us you get even better hair styles, cut & color without the expense. ”
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have had expensive cuts in NY that are not nearly as good as this place. ”
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In the end, I got a decent haircut for a very cheap price. ”
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great price , for a hi end service. ”
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Rita gave me perfect highlights which are worth their weight in gold. ”
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That's the best advice I could give you if you want the best service for the best price- you'll look and feel like a million bucks! ”
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Also, importantly, prices are great for Manhattan and Rita is accommodating! ”
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How lucky can we be to have access someone like Rita at affordable prices! ”
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Also, her price was so reasonable considering the length of my hair- about $40 less than I would have paid anywhere else. ”
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Great value, especially for trims/simple cuts ”
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Rita saved my hair; I went to an overpriced salon and effectively had my hair ruined. ”
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But since I m looking to save some cash these days, I decide to look for a different , may be a bohemian , affordable; somewhere along these lines. ”
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try Rita with crazy prices, and very nice "Rock star reviews, no way I go back to her.) ”
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Rita always does exactly what I want with my hair (and I often come in with a particular idea of exactly what I want), and her prices are SO reasonable, there's no excuse not to go. ”
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We both got make-overs; highlights,gloss ,haircuts, and our makeup done for the most amazing price! ”
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was amazed that I could get such a good haircut w/ shampoo for less than 20 bucks. ”
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Astor Place in the Village is a nice local salon to go to for affordable haircuts and lots of other services. ”
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Great place, highly recommend for anyone wanting a fast and great haircut for cheap. ”
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The best haircut of any price I've ever had - and his price cannot be beat! ”
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So , despite the fact of this is a " very lay back " place , I was, " so happy with my Hi Lights , and fabulous hair cut, that I came back yesterday and got my hair treated with the Brazilian Keratin, ( Alan gives a huge discount for the color clients for ”
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she is affordable dependable and alot of fun. ”
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Good cut, good servive and a good price. ”
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Sure, the price has gone up, but it remains an incredible value! ”
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love Astor Place, they have GREAT prices compared with other hair salons in the city! ”
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He is excellent, affordable, and an all around great guy whom you can get a superb haircut from and have interesting conversations with. ”
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and I went in for a haircut but I also ended up getting highlights too :) The price was very reasonable and now I get all these compliments on my hair :) I will definitely go back soon ! ”
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| wait time |
86.66999816894531% positive |
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have been in a really bad place for a long time and I needed to start to take care of myself. ”
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Prices is incredibly reasonable for a hairstylist in manhattan, I have long hair and a wash and cut comes to under $20. ”
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have been going to Rita for a long, long time now and I am so happy to be one her many happy clients at Astor Place! ”
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Her personality is incredible and you will be treated like a star (she definitely knows how to treat you like a star, her list of celebrities is a couple miles long)! ”
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have been using Domenick for a long while and he is a great stylist. ”
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The young lady who took care of me was called Dee, very quiet, not too chatty, but wihtin minutes she transformed my damaged (you had to see it to believe it) hair into a really nice, easy to manage hairstyle. ”
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He did the most beautiful hairstyle I ever had done , in a very long time. ”
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went from having very long and straight hair with little style to a very hip and trendy shorter hair-do that was just perfect for me! ”
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So after watching all the people that got good reviews in this site ( I have a very wave , long hair) and love my hair color , hi lighted and straight and, just like every one else ; I am bragging about him. ”
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have had long and short cuts and great colors done by her. ”
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First off, her haircuts are a work of art - I went from having very long and straight hair with little style to a very hip and trendy shorter hair-do that was just perfect for me. ”
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great conversation and a quick snip. ”
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have used Irma there for a long long time and I love her and her skills. ”
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along with a great cut, he is always quick with a bit of advice about relationships or a story from the several decades he has been cutting hair in NYC. ”
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After a long trip involving the dry, hot California sun, my hair was destroyed. ”
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