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2 Astor Pl., New York, NY, 10003
at Broadway
212-475-9854
| 8.6 | "Highly Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
| 85% | Would you go back? | | 61% | Do you go there for bargains? | | 0% | Do you go there to buy gifts? | | | Quality: | 8.8 | | Service: | 8.5 | | Selection: | 9.2 | | Value: | 8.9 | |
Avoid at all costs
webhero from 10033 | Posted on 7/24/09
Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
| Would you go back? | No | | Do you go there for bargains? | No | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 1 | | Service: | 1 | | Selection: | 5 | | Value: | 1 | |
Had my hair cut by Ali, who has done good work for friends of mine. My cut, though, was a disaster. Ali disregarded every last one of my preferences and instructions, burned me repeatedly with the dryer and flatiron, and left me with a miserable, unflattering cut that did not reflect my express wishes. He talks incessantly (and incomprehensibly) and does not listen.
I will never again do business with this place.
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9 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
Jose is top notch
wire from 10112 | Posted on 12/22/08
Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
| Would you go back? | Yes | | Do you go there for bargains? | No | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 9 | | Service: | 9 | | Selection: | 9 | | Value: | 9 | |
I have attended this establishment for quite some time now. The quality of service has been excellent. In particular, the service of one individual hair stylist, Jose. Friendly ear, good advise and can cut hair with the best of them. There is no question that you will get a quality cut when you go to Jose. Enjoy your visit. Enjoy your haircut.
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13 out of 29 people found this review helpful.
THE hair place in Manhattan, forget all those pricey salons
francescopaciocco from 11238 | Posted on 10/16/08
Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
| Would you go back? | Yes | | Do you go there for bargains? | Yes | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 10 | | Service: | 10 | | Selection: | 10 | | Value: | 10 | |
I've been going to Jose for a few years now and he is definitely the best. He listens, is an expert in his field, and always makes the time pass with friendly conversation. Highly recommended!!!
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11 out of 24 people found this review helpful.
incorrect link to official website
floralgarden from 55410 | Posted on 9/24/08
Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
| Would you go back? | Yes | | Do you go there for bargains? | Yes | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 9 | | Service: | 9 | | Selection: | 9 | | Value: | 9 | |
Looks like you have an incorrect link to its official website, just sayin'
http://www.astorplacehairnyc.com/index.htm
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14 out of 28 people found this review helpful.
Another one for Jose
sammyabs from 11433 | Posted on 7/26/08
Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
| Would you go back? | Yes | | Do you go there for bargains? | No | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 10 | | Service: | 10 | | Selection: | 10 | | Value: | 10 | |
I recently moved from FL and was looking for a place to get a good haircut. Read the reviews and decided to give Jose a shot. I can say that everyone was right on the dot. He's friendly, courteous, gave me exactly what I asked for and was in and out in about 20 minutes (did make an appointment though). Definitely recommended!
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20 out of 34 people found this review helpful.
Jose is NYC's best kept secret
instyle4less from 10280 | Posted on 5/6/08
Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
| Would you go back? | Yes | | Do you go there for bargains? | Yes | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 10 | | Service: | 10 | | Selection: | 10 | | Value: | 10 | |
Jose has been cutting my hair for over 4 years now. He always pays great attention to detail and never rushes through a haircut - even when he has people waiting. He cuts your hair EXACTLY as you ask and offers suggestions rather than just cutting it how he wants. He is also an expert colorist and his prices are incredible compared to top salons. Many a beautiful woman has gotten out of his chair ahead of me in line. Jose is also friendly to talk to. Great energy. Tops all the way.
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18 out of 33 people found this review helpful.
Cheap, upbeat, but very pushy
yelizaveta from 11373 | Posted on 4/17/08
Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
| Would you go back? | No | | Do you go there for bargains? | Yes | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 8 | | Service: | 3 | | Selection: | (NA) | | Value: | 8 | |
I decided to go to Astor Place because it was so cheap and because the haircut I was looking for seemed extremely easy to do - I was going from hair down my back to just past shoulder length. I was assigned to Suze, and although she was very personable and sweet, she was very very pushy (she wanted to dye my hair, when I definitely didn't want this done).
My only restriction was that I wanted to keep some length to my hair. In the end, she cut my hair about 4-5 inches shorter than I asked for - it ended up being a mid-neck bob. The cut wasn't bad, and could have been cute if this was what I had asked for.
I would advise those with specific ideas of what hairstyle they want to go elsewhere. For those who want someone else to take control and experiment, this may be the place for you.
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15 out of 28 people found this review helpful.
jose
masterb | Posted on 10/1/05
Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
| Would you go back? | Yes | | Do you go there for bargains? | No | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 9 | | Service: | 9 | | Selection: | 9 | | Value: | 9 | |
i have been going to see Jose for over 10 years now, and hes the best. He knows exactly what I want and how i I want it. I moved to Queens and I still go to see him.Hes fast and accurate and I like his tips on hair care.
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118 out of 258 people found this review helpful.
Astor and Jose
brooklyn1001 | Posted on 9/5/05
Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
| Would you go back? | Yes | | Do you go there for bargains? | Yes | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 10 | | Service: | 10 | | Selection: | 9 | | Value: | 10 | |
I must agree with all the praise for Jose. He is the best. A great guy and great with hair. He's been cutting mine for more than 15 years, adapting his work as my needs have changed over time. In fact, I lived in Washington for several years, but I never once had my hair cut there! I would always get it done back at Astor in Jose's chair, dropping by during visits back to New York. He provides the kind of skill and service that inspires that kind of loyalty.
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134 out of 264 people found this review helpful.
Jose
veritasny7 | Posted on 8/23/05
Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
| Would you go back? | Yes | | Do you go there for bargains? | Yes | | Do you go there to buy gifts? | No | | | Quality: | 10 | | Service: | 10 | | Selection: | 10 | | Value: | 10 | |
Jose is the best hairstylist in the place. I travel from Wall Street to go to him. I would travel farther if I had to. He is great!
-Ken
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107 out of 208 people found this review helpful.