Robert Stuart Salon

11/11/09

Great salon overall

by weeziewray

I have been going here for 2 years now and have always had a great experience with Robert and the whole atmosphere. He discusses what you want and everything he's going to do beforehand and even options for future cuts. I always walk out loving my hair. On my budget, Robert's a splurge. But with hair and shoes, you don't mess around with bargains.

• Pros: friendly, considerate staff, convenient location

11/09/09

good experience

by pot

Everyone was nice about introducing themselves; they were interested in how i got there. the stylist was very smart.

• Pros: highly skilled, cool, affordable
• Cons: -

10/09/09

GO ANYWHERE ELSE

by aandjsmom

Do yourself a favor and really read the reviews that give this salon a poor rating. I did not and look absolutely horrible today. This especially means avoid LILY at all costs. My hair was nice, medium length natural blonde hair...just looking for a nice cut. Told her definitely NOT SHORT. She repeated the words but the results will tell you she has no idea what they mean. I told her at the appointment I hated what she did...her answer: "Oh in a week and then a month or 2 months or 3 months you will love it." People are going out of their way to say nothing or just stare at the mess Lily made of my hair. It looks horrible and ladies, we all know what it means to have a bad hair day. Thanks to Lily I will have at least 3 months of "bad hair days." Stay away from this salon. I have been there twice - the first time and the last time. My feeling is any good review was written by a family member of Lily's. KEEP OUT OF THERE

• Pros: NEAT DECOR
• Cons: HORRIBLE HAIRCUT

09/30/09

more praise for vincent

by teppy85

I also got an amazing cut a few weeks back by Vincent. He really listened to what I wanted (i was even somewhat vague) and gave me a cut that totally fits my personality and face. I have no idea how he does it but he's really great. Very sweet and chill. The whole salon seems very welcoming and aren't snippy or snooty like some other salons. I'm a busy student and despite not taking the best care of my hair at times, this cut has kept looking great. Definitely will go back.

• Pros: chill, relaxed salon with great stylist
• Cons: long hair wash line

09/24/09

Excellent Salon!

by BJL

I was in the city for a short time and really needed a haircut. I called Robert Stuart Salon and they fit me in with Vincent. From the second I walked in the door, I was made to feel comfortable and at home. Vincent gave me a thorough consult, and gave me such a great cut! He is innovative, concerned, VERY talented, and sweet as can be. I will certainly go back and will try to have him be my only stylist. I live in Florida, so this may be a trick, but he is wonderful. I really enjoyed my experience with him. I am a cosmetologist, and he is fabulous! I was in a bit of a hurry when I left, and didn't really get to say 'bye" to Vincent, but I really would like him to know how much I like my cut and his methods.

It was a pleasure. The only bad thing about writing this review, is I'm afraid I won't be able to be "fit in" anymore! He's going to be too busy for me!

Great job, and it was a pleasure going to this Salon. EVERYONE in the salon was friendly, warm and welcoming.

Thanks again, .... I'll be back!

Barbara

• Pros: Friendly, talented, intelligent
• Cons: none

09/14/09

Great colorist

by CSMobileUser2

Theo is a terrific colorist. She listens.sggests when asks and delivers. Also very nice. I always get complements.

09/02/09

Lily is great

by bmp25

Anyone else think the mix of five star and one star reviews is a little odd? I don't have an explanation, but I can say the stylists here vary widely in skill level and experience. After my first stylist left I had a few disappointing cuts from people who are no longer there. I stuck with the place because of convenience and ended up with Lily and my hair has never looked better. She gives great cuts for men. I'm a guy in my twenties and like to look good without looking trendy. I have to look professional, but women have to like me too. Lily delivers.

I agree that the owner is in love with his voice and the solicitous attitude everyone puts on is blatantly fake--if you're a man, all the pseudo-empathy will make you want to punnch through a wall--but it's worth it for the cut.

• Pros: Lily, lots of light
• Cons: small, listening to the owner talk

07/29/09

Now I know the difference

by fashionlover55

I arrived at my appointment and I was greeted with wide smiles. I thought, this is going to be an excellent experience! My stylist (I don't even remember his name) was so very impersonal, however! This is a major turnoff to me. He said he was "focused on the cut." So I could not wait to see my new fab. cut. Well, once he blew it out and I told him it still felt heavy in places, he did not cut it any further! Now I know the difference between a $120 cut and a $55 cut. It is definitely worth your money to spend money on a GREAT cut.

Upon paying, a customer review flyer was shoved at me as soon as I handed them my cash and they sent me off with a lollipop and a paper asking me to write them a review. How about a 10% discount on my next visit to go along with that lollipop? I may of given them a second chance.... maybe.

So, here's the lollipop review.

• Pros: Great blowdry
• Cons: VERY Impersonal and how about a discount instead of a lollip

07/26/09

Lily is an amazing stylist!

by jennifer450nyc

Lily did an awesome job on an updo for my hair. Everyone at the salon (correction - everyone who worked at the salon) was super friendly and really paid attention to their clients. Tons of people complimented me on my hairstyle after I had it done here. Would go back in a NY minute!

• Pros: personal attention to each client due to small size
• Cons: some clients are obnoxious

07/23/09

Truly the best hair salon

by jg516

They don't just simply cut your hair. They listen to you, and combine that with their many years of experience to meet your exact needs at the highest level. And to top that, each staff member is not only professional, but extremely warm and gracious. I've tried a number of high-end salons in NYC, and Robert Stuart Salon has, by far, done the best job with my hair. It is, as always, a pleasure going there.

• Pros: Excellent haircuts, great service, warm staff
• Cons: Absolutely no cons