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Sally Hershberger Downtown

423 W. 14th St., 2nd fl, New York, NY 10014
nr. Ninth Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-206-8700 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
8.3 out of 10
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3 Reviews | Write a Review
Type: Hair Salon
Services: Hairstyling

Courtesy of Sally Hershberger

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Hours

Tue-Fri, 9am-7pm; Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun-Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

A, C, E at 14th St.; L at Eighth Ave.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

Blame Sally Hershberger for the phrases "$800 haircut" and "$3,000 hair extensions." Clearly not in her native Kansas anymore, this artful waif jets back and forth between New York and Hollywood, styling movie close-ups, magazine covers, and the rarified locks of first-namers of the Nicole/Renee/Meg/Julia variety. New York clients seeking the sensei's scissorly attention can book their superstar moment at Sally Hershberger Downtown, sister to the stylist's LA salon. While non-first-namers are likely to wait for an appointment with Sally herself, those desiring her patented, slightly edgy, somewhat glam, fundamentally solid cuts or color at a fraction of the tab can put themselves in the well-trained hands of her acolytes, who can expertly re-create the master's signature shags and messy blow-outs. A good portion of your appointment in the sunny, soothingly gray-painted loft space—designed to feel like a photo studio or a fashion tent's backstage—will feel like a social call: Your stylist will chat you up, appraise your aura, and ascertain your hair habits. (Yes, this charmer in precariously low-slung jeans wants to get to know you.) But the gratifying takeaway is a casual, flattering style that works for those without the time or entourage for $800-haircut maintenance. And you can still drop Sally's name.

— Karen Tina Harrison

Extra

Sally Hershberger and master locks-smith John Frieda co-created his Sheer Blonde product collection, whose definition-creating pomade has become a cult item. Fortunately for many of its fans, Sheer Blonde Spun Gold Shaping and Highlighting Balm is much more sheer than blonde.

Bridal
Though known for their edgy cuts, the stylists at this famed trendy-cuts mecca can also create softer, wedding-friendly styles—Tommy Buckett is great for all types of hair. Trials at this hip meatpacking-district salon run from $300 to $600; in-salon styling on the wedding day starts at $600. For on-location bridal hairstyles, prices upon request.

Two years ago my Florida hair stylist moved to Colorado to open a salon. I have been to at least 20 different people since then and have not liked my hair in two years. We were planning a trip to Manhattan to visit our daughter so I did a google search for "the best hair stylist in Manhattan". Allison's name was mentioned several times. Now I know why. She is fantastic. She looked at my hair, listened to what I didn't like and then proceeded to give me a gorgeous new style. It has been several weeks and I still can't pass a mirror without saying, "I love my Hair". I can't wait until October when I can see her again. She is very artistic so you get a great haircut but also a wonderful flattering style.

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elliemay from 10010 | Posted on 8/20/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Quality:	10
Service:	10

Selection:	10

Value:	10

I have always gone to Robert Kree in the West Village, but with their recent closing was torn between finding a new stylist or following my old stylist from there. I have to say by the end of my haircut I was signing the salons praises and so happy with his new move. Perhaps you need to just find a stylist and stick with them? I've had plently of friends get awful haircuts uptown so it's really a matter of your stylist and being VERY clear about what you want. I always leave with the perfect color and the exact haircut I'd envisioned. Even the assistants were helpful! I left the salon in record time because I had not only my stylist but an assistant helping dry my hair so he could focus on my style.. If thats not quality I dont know what is. In a city full of overly ambitious hairdresses looking to make a statement its a rareity to find such an oasis in this salon. I had nothing but a positive experience and perhaps you should ask for Vincent in the future.

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