Rodolfo Valentin

07/18/2008 Posted by MarylinReiner

From 2003 I am coloring my hair, and although there are no similar statistics for products used in hair salons, and if it is true that the vast majority of women are hiding their gray as myself, most of the popular brands does not last long covering it and in a few days the gray color shows because the color wash out! As many of my friends I also even tried to do it myself buying the hair-coloring product from the drugstore. After all that dependency I was ready to give up until I meet the legendary genius Rodolfo Valentin. He explained to me that the major difference is that a professional colorist can custom blend a specific color and control the amount of peroxide used. With this conscious blending, the color will last longer. The only unavoidable problem is how much your hair grows, but the “key” is to retouch only the roots and using only deposit colors. I never expect that I will have the time to make this report, but after so many years he gave me back my “hair happiness”. Thank you Rodolfo, artists like you should live forever!

Pros: ambiance, staff, best service and of course Rodolfo Valentinbest hairdresser in New York

06/16/2008 Posted by susysarfaty

I was diagnosed with breast cancer one year ago. My biggest fear was losing my hair. I am red haired and had lots and lots of hair. I got a list of places to go, but how could I know who was the right person to do my wig? I went to a couple of places and had made up my mind until through word of mouth from my friends the last place I went to was Rodolfo Valentin’s salon. I met Rodolfo and immediately felt his reassurance, the mastery of his craft and his great sense of style. As he shared with me his mother’s battle with cancer, I felt tremendous sensitivity and empathy of what I was going through. I knew he was the person I was going to trust to make me look whole again. Rodolfo fitted me and made not only a beautiful wig, but one that was ME. People who lose their hair want to look like themselves and this was Rodolfo’s biggest achievement. I’ve gotten millions of compliments on my hair and now that I’m parting with my wig as my hair is growing back, there are so many people who are stunned to learn that what I was wearing for the past 8 months was a wig. I am indebted to Rodolfo and everyone who works with him for making this traumatic and emotional process not only tolerable but at times made me smile. His permanent smile and patience to please me in any way was and will always be something I will be eternally grateful for.

04/25/2008 Posted by Blueeyes1

Rodolfo Valentin has changed my life. As far as I know, Rodolfo is the creator of his own patented hair infusions. In my experience, this is the only hair addition that has not damaged my hair and there is no hair loss. This “hair-infusion” technique has helped my hair to grow in much healthier and faster. Rodolfo is also the master in hair color and after several months my hair is no longer damaged by over-processing. He is a perfectionist and treats your hair as if it was his own. I am fortunate to be a client of Rodolfo. Rodolfo and his staff have changed my life and his hair extensions are the best thing that ever happened to my hair! You are treated with tremendous sincerity, he is extremely accommodating and truly cares that you leave his salon beautiful and happy. No more insecurities, I look and feel beautiful everyday. Thank you to Rodolfo Valentin and his superb and talented staff!

12/26/2007 Posted by rosanna1

I had the most fantastic experience!!!! I went into Rudolfo's salon and the maestro immediately reacted to the poor state of my hair which was severely over processed. He was very sympathetic and reassuring and said that he could help me correct the problem. The following day I had infusions done and I looked and felt like a new and different person. The infusions are matched to the original colour of the hair so they are not noticeable but instead provide a lush, thick head of healthy hair. That day I was transformed from a haggard person with thinning over processed hair to a much younger person with a head of thick hair and a style that was youthful and very flattering. I could have kissed his feet and even offered to do so at the time. I don't think I would ever be without my hair infusions and I am eternally greatful. Even if I had to live on the other side of the world I would visit the salon of Rudolfo Valentin to have my infusions maintained. He has changed my life; thank you so much!!!!!

Pros: Professional, attentive, caring

Cons: None

11/15/2007 Posted by eew808

A HEAVENLY experience words cannot describe. 45 minutes in Rodolfo’s golden hands removed 25 years from my looks. His EXCLUSIVELY TRADEMARKED INFUSION HAIR EXTENSIONS SYSTEM IS THE ULTIMATE. Thank you Rodolfo and thank you to each and every talented and wonderful professional member of his staff! I could not be happier.

Pros: Everything about the experience

Cons: None

03/07/2007 Posted by annielieberman

My girlfriend finally brought me to Rodolfo Valentin Salon. I was begging her to bring me, but looks like she didn't want to take responsibilities. She knows I am difficult with my hair and she was concern I would blame her if I don't like it. Also I didn't wanted to walk in by myself! ( I wanted Rodolfo give me special attention)...lately I realized that he is such a great person that it would be okay if I did. They take care of every single customer equally in opposite to other salons or hairstylists. How I will rate my haircut?, 10 points!, probably the best I've ever had. I don't think I am going back to my former haircutter. Rodolfo has just something different about the whole concept, and he really delivers a good professional cut. The salon is nice, the staff is friendly, they even offered me wine while I waited, I would definitely recommend it!

Pros: Friendly staff, skilled hairstylists, right off shopping Madison Avenue

Cons: everything is perfect here!

03/02/2007 Posted by vernamilkos

I had heard of the hair designer Rodolfo Valentin for years, but never imagined such a wonderful salon experience with old world furniture and floor tiles. At this magnificent salon (other exist in the south shore of Long Island) there are junior stylists and colorists, as well as senior, designer, and high skilled stylists and colorists. Rodolfo Valentin is from Argentina, and you can read about him and his salons on his website. The NY salon, on the upper east in Madison Avenue, is an oasis of privacy and comfort. I also enjoyed my visit to his gorgeous Salon and Spa in Long Island where one floor is reserved for hair stylists and colorists, while in the upper floor is located one of the most beautiful spas for treatments, such as seaweed wraps and a multitude of massages, and manicures/pedicures, etc. I chose a junior stylist, named Sasha, and a senior colorist, named Maritza. Sasha and Maritza spent a total of over four hours catering to my hair! Sasha literally cut and styled my hair two times -- before the colorist and after. And, Judith, the colorist's assistant, was extremely attentive, even bringing me gourmet coffee as my snack of choice. In fact, all of the staff at Rodolfo Valentin work as a team and are most hospitable and classy.

Pros: great hair coloring, best staff,everything is top at Rodolfo Valentin salon

12/03/2006 Posted by rivka

I was desperate about losing my hair after the chemo treatments. The mother of my friend Lucy told me about her experience and that she too found it to be very shocking losing her hair, but in her suffering she was very lucky to meet Rodolfo Valentin, who she calls “the angel”. He gave her back her sense of self-esteem lost during her agony of losing her attractive hair. I rushed to see Rodolfo, and he is really an artist, and his expressions of love and concern for people in our circumstances is rewarding. He is also one of the best hairdressers in New York City, and one of the best hair colorists (there was a lot of people having their hair color done)…He offered me a loaner until my custom made was done and after few weeks he delivered to me a beautiful hair prosthesis designed to perfection. When I came to pick up the hairpiece his salon was full of people, but he didn’t mind to make others wait, he told me that “in this moment you are more important for me”… I asked to Rodolfo why he is so particularly gentle and caring with people in our situation, and his answer with tears in his eyes was “because Sofia my mother, also was in your situation, and she was the most important person in my life!”…I could not hold my tears either! Rodolfo you got me as your client for the rest of your life. I cannot wait to have my hair back and have the excuse to see you more often! Good bless you! he also has an exclusive hair prosthesis website that is not showing in here citysearch. that website is: hairprostheses and I think ends with com

Pros: best hair prosthesis by the greatest hairdresser in new york

11/24/2006 Posted by sylver9

Rodolfo Valentin's salon is the best ! Rodolfo really understands women and gives you to sophisticated, secure look that exactly matches one's lifestyle and the individualized attention is matched by his excellent staff. He has created an unmatched method of hair "infusion" that not only looks great in the salon but is easily maintained at home. Rodolfo rocks!

11/16/2006 Posted by scarlettstar

Ask yourself one question...do you love your hair? If so, there's only one person who will treat as carefully and with as much respect as if it were his own! Rudolpho Valentin! Not only is he a true artist at his craft, he commands an amazing team of specialists who treat your hair like it's gold. I have never had SUCH attention paid to my hair and you will not walk away feeling neglected, ignored, unheard, or unhappy. This is truly a place where your hair is the star of the show and the center of attention. After other (high priced!!) city salons left my long brown hair a bleached and sun-in-orange frizzy mess. . I was scared to recolor! I looked in citysearch for direction and couldn't believe how many people wrote such unwavaringly high reviews about this salon...so I took a chance. You should too! The salon is beautiful, relaxing and unpretentious. Rudolpho is charming and charismatic and makes you feel instantly at home! He addressed the "COLOR and CUTTING ABUSE! (his terms)" that were inflicted upon my hair! After fixing the base color, Rudolpho wanted to put in a very conservative caramel/honey highlight but I pointed to his awesome dolce pants and said - I WANT THAT COLOR BURGANDY! So I now have beautiful fun burgundy highlights that look classy, not trashy. As I sat and processed, the other 2 clients in the salon (both gorgeous shades of blonde they say that ONLY Rudolpho was able to create!) began to chat with me and told me how Rudolpho had saved their hair and they would ONLY trust their hair to him! He had suggested putting in his exclusive extensions to help me deal with the choppiness of my layers from the "cutting abuse" but I felt I couldn't afford them at the moment - HOWEVER - if I could - I would have done it. It's a fantastic system and LOOKS amazing! I HIGHLY recommend this salon - Rudolpho and his staff made me feel so welcome and special, and my color is so much fun! I can't wait to go back!