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Rodolfo Valentin

1020 Madison Ave., 3rd fl, New York, NY 10021
nr. 78th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-327-4227 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

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    52 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Type: Hair Salon
  • Services: Hairstyling, Manicure/Pedicure

Official Website

rodolfovalentin.com

Hours

Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat 9am-6pm; Thu, 9am-8pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 77th St.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

Argentina’s answer to Fabio, Rodolfo Valentin grew up in Buenos Aires with dreams of becoming a plastic surgeon. Instead of a scalpel, however, he operates with a pair of scissors and a comb. On the third floor of the prewar Raphael Building, the elevator opens directly into Valentin’s old-world hair studio, where fruitwood-paneled stations and ivory valances draped around beveled mirrors paint a scene that could have been stolen from the first class deck of the Titanic. A mostly mature crowd of neighborhood socialites visit Valentin for his classic, structured cuts and traditional color techniques, but he’s probably most recognized for his designer hairpieces and extensions, for which human hair is gathered from Europe and transformed into chignons, ponytails, and wigs. Men and women with thinning hair and a few younger clients in search of longer locks subscribe to the natural-looking extensions, which are fused to existing hair with a special glue; this “hair infusion” technique, as well as the Japanese thermal reconditioning process (chemical straightening), are the sole nods to a more modern menu. Aside from the hair services, the manis and pedis are pretty basic, but they come with a complimentary bottle of polish for touch-ups.

Bridal Hair

Women whose hair is thinner than they'd like swear by Rodolfo Valentin's time-tested "hair-infusion" technique, for which he's gained a devoted following among brides who want extensions that are indistinguishable from the real deal. He also offers everything from Japanese thermal conditioning to traditional cuts and styling.

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Quality: 10.0
Service: 10.0
Selection: 10.0
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Best hair color, best hair extensions, best haircuts, best hair salon in NYC !!

SusanHarding from 10022 | Posted on 11/7/09

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

I’ve a thinning hair problem. I’ve visited every place for hair extensions in New York, including Long Island, and a place in Queens that advertises very much about hair extensions, but I didn’t trust them, they only seem to care for the money and not for the client’s hair. But finally I found the panacea, and the name of the magic potion is Rodolfo Valentin. After I spent 30 minutes of consultation with him, I didn’t doubt about his great knowledge. I just let him do what he wanted with my hair, and he did the most excellent job I could ever expect, it was really a make over! ---

Top hair salon, Best hair extensions, best hair color

VanessaShowSmith from 10120 | Posted on 10/31/09

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

I have hair loss, and I was afraid to try anything. I've never considered using hair extensions after seeing all the disasters on my friends. I live in Manhasset, Long Island. Everybody told me about Rodolfo Valentin, as the best for female hair solutions. I stop at his salon in long island but he was not there, he is there only on Saturdays--I only wanted to see him...So I got a complimentary appointment at his New York Salon, and trust me, after spending one hour with him, I didn't doubt about it, I put my weak, fragile hair in his hands-- HE IS REALLY THE BEST!- He worked on me with such a care for my thin hair, and instead to take one hour as it usually takes his unique hair extensions, he used two hours to make sure that my natural hair was not hurt. Now, I have a full head of healthy hair, and I get compliments everywhere. Rodolfo Valentin has the best solutions for female hair loss and such a care for his clientele!

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