10/31/09

Ask for Phillipe

by Ibu581

I ended up finding Avalon sort of by accident. I needed someone to do my hair for my wedding, and my regular hairdresser was out that day so I was freaking out. By luck, I found Avalon Salon and they recommended Phillippe - they said he is French and does great updos. Well they werent lying! My hair looked FANTASTIC - very chic and sophisticated liked I asked (I said I didn't want anything too "bridally"), and it stayed in for over 12 hours without problem!

In addition, Phillipe is a total pleasure to be around- he's gay, French, and hilarious, I had a blast with him!

• Pros: Inexpensive, great Updo
• Cons: none

07/15/09

awesome brazilian

by zippymagee

I don't usually post reviews of places, but my experience here was so good I felt like I had to. I went to Svetlana for my first brazilian wax. I've been waxed before (never quite the full monty!) and have never found anyone as sweet and caring as she was. She was as gentle as can be and I was finished in about 10 minutes. Of course it was still painful, but I felt great by the time I left there. I will definitely become a regular of hers! The salon was also very cute and clean, in a great location and the staff seemed very nice. Recommended!

• Pros: fast, clean, friendly
• Cons: none

07/11/09

brian is the bestest...really.

by emchase

I have been a client of Avalon and Brian's for some time now, I have always left happy and looking like a real star. he Does my cut, color, and extentions to perfection.

Thanks Avalon and Thanks Brian!!

Brian..... come in more days please!!!

• Pros: great space and brian of course
• Cons: Brian is only there on weekends

05/06/09

Excellent

by nycmusicman

This place is my reliable place to get hair cuts. The price is reasonalbe and atmosphere decent. What I like about this place is that you will always get a good cut. Sometimes even a great one. The service is ok, they're not all over you offering wine and stuff like the places you pay $80+ for a cut. I like Dora and Nick.

• Pros: Reliable
• Cons: service is ok

04/09/09

Best haircuts of all time from Ricky

by CarolineM

Finally, after living in Manhattan for 11 years, I have a hairdresser. Overall, the salon is lovely & relaxing. Fun place to get mani, pedi, and waxing/threading done as well. Though I live in Upstate Manhattan at 187th and B-way, I make the trip on the A train for service I can count on, a great haircut, and friendly folks. Thank you, Ricky!

• Pros: Amazing haircut by a good, kind soul
• Cons: Open an Avalon in Washington Heights! Please!

04/02/09

Saver

by gzyskowska

I had my hair done in this other place where they dyed my hair into three different colors. My hair color was a mess and so was my cut. I came into Avalon for help and Monika decided to help me. She did an amazing job and competely tranformed my hair. She fixed my color so now it was only on color on my head and cut my hair to a trendy very chic cut. When I came in to the salon my hair was a mess, but when I felt, i had beautiful hair that I loved. I will tell all my friends about this place and I know I will be coming back there in the near future.

01/24/09

Great Staff

by LIA13

I was referred to Avalon by a co-worker and called to make an appointment. My friend told me to make an appointment with her stylist but I couldn't get in with him because my time was pretty limited. The receptionist Leanne was really nice, she asked me what my hair was like and booked me with someone who was good with my type of hair. I saw Dora and had a really great cut. I'll definitely go back and refer my friends!

• Pros: great staff, great space

01/16/09

Best Spray Tan in Town.

by sammyd123

I was looking to get a spray tan. My friend turned me into a Avalon fan. She was bronze and looked so natural. I went and had the most amazing spray tan.I used to use those booths, they always made me a little to orange. The woman customized it for my skin color and I walked out looking amazing. I was treated great there. They are friendly and fun. I recommend anyone a spray tan at Avalon.

• Pros: Friendly staff, Great services

12/30/08

TOM IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LynnMK8

I have been going to Tom for over two years and I will never go anywhere else! He is by far the best stylist in the world!!!! Every time I go, I leave looking fabulous! Thanks Tom!!

• Pros: Very professional staff, everyone is extremely nice.
• Cons: None!

12/11/08

You've found your stylist

by Snit

In the past I bounced around from haircut place to haircut place, from uzbeki barbers to high-faluting prima donnas but it wasnt until I was referred by a friend to Deborah that I finally found my special hair someone. Deborah does a terrific job with my hair every time - she's great both when i know what i want and when i need some fresh thinking, and if you have to be stuck in a chair in front of someone for a while i dont know anyone in her job who is more fun and i'd rather have standing behind me. Deborah is a find - and a keeper.