Reviews & Ratings for Shampoo Avenue B

07/15/11

An Amazing Experience

by lizasinger

I bought the Brazilian Blowout through Lifebooker. I also booked a haircut. I went to Aut and she did an amazing job! I came in with extremely frizzy damaged hair. I am multi-ethnic so my texture can be really hard to deal with. I left there with silky, lovely locks and she somehow even managed to keep most of the length. I would recommend this place to anyone!

Totally happy!!!

06/24/11

"Yes we have an appointment, just NOT for YOU". Do not use.

by pamimo

Marylin, the manager was 'booking' my appointment for today (this after trying to book for a MONTH and a half - seriously). They don't open until noon, do not answer the phone and actually request that you email them only to inform that you should call for an appt. Really?? If it wasn't so funny it would be sad that this is how people have to take advantage of a "deal" from Lifebooker.

Next, after I carefully explained to MARYLIN, the MANAGER that I have been trying to get in for a simple color and cut with a recommended stylist she informed that she was once again unavailable but I may try another stylist today at 4pm. "Okay, let's do this". ONLY THING is NOW that upon confirming the appointment before hanging up I mentioned my lifebooker certificate as instructed to and that is when Marylin informed that I could no longer have the appointment today. WTF? And, I do not use foul language, but this was just inane.

I then continued in friendly way to explain that it would really be appreciated if she could make it work as am going on holiday and have tried for all of this time and she steadfastly refused and informed "lifebooker huh?, no we book that differently". "You cannot have this appointment". Nothing like a deal with a shitty salon that makes the deal feel like nothing short of a hassle. No Shampoo avenue b for this otherwise high end salon user, nor will I hope it be for anyone else to use a company with no customer service. Did I mention that I called back briefly so that I could have a name of whom refused this and Marylin in a 'in your face obnoxious type of way that only certain type of folks choose to reply' exaggerated her name, spelled it loudly and made it all to clear - I will leave out my real sentiments. I hope this helps others who are can choose from so many other wonderful places to have your hair done.

07/13/10

ABOVE & BEYOND SALON WITH SYLYSE

by afgymnst

I went in for Highlights and have a very difficult head of hair to color and from the moment I walked into the salon I was loving every minute of my experience. The hospitable greeting from behind desk and to the nice bottled water i desperately needed in the city heat my first experience at Shampoo Avenue B . A good friend of mine recommended the salon and I am extremely particular about my hair (neurotic one might say). Sylyse, was beyond helpful in comforting with my nerves and assured me that I would leave loving my new hair color and I did!!!! I would go back to Sylyse every day of the week if I could from cut, to color to blow dry I never knew I could be so happy! THANKS SHAMPOO AVE B

• Pros: everything from hospitality, music, atmosphere, professional
• Cons: NOTHING

04/21/10

AMAZING!!!

by mcgurtyster

Went to get the brazilian keratin treatment..... was sooo pleasantly surprised since I didn't hold out much hope for my hair...I walked out with the softest, shiniest coolest hair EVER..... I would recommend Janaan... she cleaned up the mess the last stylist from a salon in PA left me with....

so.... go there.... see Janaan--- that woman knows what she's doing.....

the staff was incredibly sweet and attentive... love this place

• Pros: friendly, cool vibe... like hanging out with friends

04/17/10

Turned a bad experience into a great one...A+ cust. service

by lgeminder

I purchased 2 deals for Shampoo Avenue B through the livingsocial website. I went for cut and color and scheduled a keratin treatment with Jenni, and without dishing all the dirt, did not have a good experience either time...at all.

Fortunately, I later on spoke to one of the managers (Naomi) who was extremely apologetic and helpful, and scheduled an appt for me with Karuna (one of the owners). I was very happy with my visit and would recommend Karuna (and her assistant, Anthony) without hesitation. From what I could tell, the other stylists are really great as well.

I would usually not go back to a place where I had a bad first experience, but the level of customer service displayed by the owners and mgmt was so impressive, that it was well worth it.

Also...the keratin (brazilian) treatment that they do does NOT require you to go 3 days without washing ur hair or working out...they wash it and blowdry right there in the salon. Also, if they are running a few minutes behind schedule, you can go to the cafe next door and have a complimentary coffee or tea!

• Pros: Keratin treatment that allows you to wash hair same day

04/13/10

The Best in NYC

by JennGori

I love Shampoo Avenue B. The place has a low-key, rock n roll vibe without pretense or high expense. If you want a great hair cut and/or color, go to Amelia. She is super-skilled and does it all well: from a basic trim to far out color and style. The other staff are also super talented. Check it out.

• Pros: Best haircut, location, style
• Cons: None!

03/18/10

Fashion,art, and fun!

by BolanGlitter

I always have fun when I come here, I usually get offered and alcoholic beverage and get to listen to awesome music while admiring great art on the walls. On top of all that I walk out of the salon with amazing hair.

I highly recommend seeing Janaan!

• Pros: Great vibe
• Cons: none

02/25/10

I love this salon

by Diana Castillo

Karuna is fabulous! I got the best hair cut ever by her, got too many compliments and im just loving my new look.

They have a really friendly staff, reasonable prices and great atmosphere.

I'll definitely be back for my next haircut

• Pros: Best hair cut ever
• Cons: none

01/19/10

It'll rock your world!

by carpediemeternum

I LOVE Karuna and Shampoo Avenue B! Karuna was recommended to me by a friend and no one's touched my hair color since! After years of wasting my time and money with hairdressers who are afraid of color I finally found my hair genius. I have bright magenta chunky highlights throughout my hair and I absolutely love it. Karuna was the first to do exactly what I wanted...give me super bright, bold color, as far away from "natural" as possible. I mean, I was born with natural so why would I bother? She's amazing with choosing the placement and density of the highlights and a true artist at mixing colors. On top of it, she's a super cool chick and a sweetheart! Oh yeah, the salon has a great laid-back vibe and the DJ is amazing!

• Pros: Great stylists, super-cool atmosphere
• Cons: None that I can think of

01/01/10

Cool New Find

by wrig1

This was a great place to get a glass of wine during evening hours while getting a haircut after work. Convenient and fun.

• Pros: Friendly, Hip, Convenient
• Cons: None Really