Miwa Alex
New York, NY 10010-6146
Phone: (212) 228-4422
- Directions:
- 6; N, R at 23rd St
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat
Editorial Review for Miwa Alex – by Karen Hudes
The Story
Co-owner Miwa Ikegami served as creative director of Vidal Sassoon before opening her Flatiron salon in 1998. Born in Japan, Ikegami has an attitude towards hair that's more holistic than most; she views haircutting as an exhange of energy between stylist and client, and seeks to reveal the beauty that's already present. She gives weekly lessons to her hip, talented staffers (all of whom have lustrous tresses), who each lend distinctive flair to Miwa's philosophy.
The Services
The airy salon with a red-painted wood floor provides a comfortable setting--complete with furnishings that allow clients to lie down as they get their hair washed. Women and men in a range of ages come for the face-flattering cuts--subtle or bold as they wish. Colorists will provide a consultation and prepare excellent color solutions; for those seeking a low-maintenance change, their highlights are just right.
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Insider Tips
PricingHaircuts range from $75-$175; color starts at $90, averages $175 for highlights.
User Reviews for Miwa Alex
05/02/2008 Posted by ct8
I have been going to Nathalie Herve for ten years now and I will NEVER go to anyone else. All of my friends know that I go where Nathalie goes. I have followed her everywhere and now I have moved with her back to Miwa Alex Salon. The salon is one of the only ones in the city to have fully horizontal hair washing stations, so you don't get a cramp in your neck when your hair is being washed. The staff at the salon is also very friendly. Nathalie is truly one of the city's top stylists! I have had short hair for a long time and I trust no one else with it. Nathalie is the queen of precision and takes the time to shape my style to perfection. She is one of very few stylists who actually cuts hair when it's dry. I always receive compliments on my haircut, even when it is six to eight weeks old. She cuts it in a way that it takes me two minutes in the morning to style. Not only is she a perfectionist when it comes to hair, she is also very kind and outgoing. All of her clients end up developing great friendships with her, which speaks to her bubbly personality. Nathalie is very dedicated and considerate of her clients, always informing us of any future trips or vacations so that we may schedule our appointments accordingly. If you are dissatisfied with your stylist or want a new look, go see Nathalie! I promise you'll never end up going to another stylist again...
Pros: Fantastic haircut
Cons: None
05/01/2008 Posted by paintinggirl
Nathalie Herve at Miwa-Alex is my hair-savior. I’ve tried many different hair stylists over the years before I met her, but my thick, heavy, wavy hair always managed to come out looking like a helmet. (Yikes!) So in desperation, I started asking friends with great cuts who did it, found Nathalie, and that introduction changed my life. Nathalie is delightful, makes me like the way I look, and most importantly to me, it grows out so well that I don't actually see her that often. She has an intuitive understanding of hair and faces, and knowing this after all these years, I tell her what length I want and then just ask her to do what she thinks. I am consistently rewarded with the exclamations of friends and acquaintances, "WOW! You look so beautiful! I can honestly say that is Nathalie's artistry!
Pros: great environment, nice people
Cons: none
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