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Head Quarterz Salon

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80 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10013 40.717098 -74.001782
nr. White St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
work212-406-3381 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    9.5 out of 10

      |  

    50 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Type: Hair Salon
  • Services: Hairstyling, Manicure/Pedicure, Skincare & Facials

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:30am-7:30pm; Sat-Sun, 9:30am-7pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6, J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z at Canal St.

Payment Methods

MasterCard, Visa

Profile

The justly famous Japanese hair-straightening process works on almost every kind of unruly hair—but it can run over $500 and, worse, leave roots brittle and broken. Enter Steve Kong, whose clean and airy Chinatown salon has been straightening hair shafts for more than a decade, for $150 less than the going rate (treatments start at $350). Kong is one of a handful of New York stylists with an advance certificate for the treatment. He tests hair and scalp, then custom mixes the chemicals and protective lotions so that your hair gets straightened without getting destroyed.

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9.5 "Highly Recommended"
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98% Would you go back?
66% Do you go there for bargains?
23% Do you go there to buy gifts?
Quality: 9.6
Service: 9.7
Selection: 9.5
Value: 9.4
Head Quarterz Salon

Japanese Straightening

mchung from 01033 | Posted on 1/27/10

Overall Rating: 1010 (Highly Recommended)
Quality: 10
Service: 10
Selection: 10
Value: 10

I had the Japanese straightening done last summer and even travelled 3 1/2 hrs from Mass to see Steve. He did an excellent job. Not only I saw the difference right away, but when I went back to work, everyone commented that the my "new" hair style made me look younger. Great Job Steve! Not only the quality was excellent, but the service was excellent as well. Everyone was very friendly at the salon. Can't wait to see you again this summer! Thank you Steve!! Marita

Head Quarterz Salon

Great Japanese Hair Straightening

oneiriq from 11421 | Posted on 1/8/10

Overall Rating: 1010 (Highly Recommended)
Quality: 10
Service: 10
Selection: 10
Value: 9

I've had Japanese straightening three times before, but I've had the best experience at Head Quarterz! Steve and the staff at Head Quarterz are friendly and professional. Steve is there to address all your concerns about your hair and the treatment. It's been more than 5 months and my hair is still straight, shiny, and silky, with no damage. The price is also quite reasonable, compared to other salons farther uptown. I go there for regular haircuts and styling, and I'm always satisfied with the service. I definitely recommend this place!

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