Weddings Winter 2009 > Brides

André Miska

Each hairdresser at this salon charges a flat rate of $1,000 for the entire wedding day, plus $150 a head. Brides can also rent out the tiny but elegant space, which has an outdoor patio, starting at $3,000. Expect to spend about an hour with Miska trying different updos during your consultation ($100).

Borja Color Studio

Fans head to this midtown shop for pre-wedding color overhauls that are known for their natural effect. Cuts are $150; single-process color, $110; highlights, $175 to $250. Borja’s colorists also make house calls (prices upon request). Bridal updos start at $150.

A Bridal Hair & Makeup Salon by Marina Vance NYC

Formerly with Pierre Michel at Trump Tower, Vance will cut, color, and style the bride’s hair and even apply makeup for the big day ($500 for each service); she’ll also take care of your bridesmaids ($175 for hair, $175 for makeup). She has a team of trained stylists on hand as well to help.

Blow

Blowouts are the focus at these poppy salons—though they also do cuts, color, nails, waxing, and makeup. Wedding-day dos start at $125, and the Bubbles ’n’ Blow package enlivens a party’s session with flutes of Prosecco (from $60).

Bumble and Bumble

Stephanie Braun and Travis Speck are the stylists to see for classic and cool bridal updos at this perennial editors’ favorite. Trial runs start at $150; wedding updos start at $300.

Cutler Salon

Rodney Cutler’s low-key salons—favorites for highlights—also deliver unpretentious but well-executed styles. Wedding updos start at $150. The bridal package ($400) includes a shampoo, blow-dry, styling, and makeup application. A consultation is included; a trial run is $250.

Cutting Image Salon

While you get made up in this cozy salon, the French café next door will provide the wine and cheese—gratis. Bridal updos run from $150 to $250. Bridal makeup is $100. Parties of up to nine can rent the entire salon by the hour, and bridal-party packages start at $100 per bridesmaid for wash, blowout, and updo—plus $50 for makeup.

Devachan Salon & Departure Lounge

For best results, these curly-hair specialists cut locks while they’re still dry. They use their own sulfate-free shampoo and five of the six lines used in the Departure Lounge spa are organic. Cuts start at $95. They specialize in working curly hair into sophisticated styles, but can also work with all types of hair. For bridal updos, prices upon request.

Dov Salon

Dov’s signature is custom, undetectable hairpieces that make both updos and down ’dos look incredibly full. Consultations start at $250; day-of appointments start at $500; hairpiece prices vary.

Eva Scrivo Salon

From Eva Scrivo’s new, larger salon locations, brides kick things off with a trial run that includes hair and makeup (hair, $150 to $250; makeup, $125). The cost for a day-of appointment in the salon is $150 to $300 for hair, $200 for makeup. For Scrivo herself, hair is $300 to $400; makeup is $350.

Frédéric Fekkai

Clients who visit a Fekkai salon are rewarded with soft, understated hairstyles achieved with his much-coveted signature line of products. To prepare for a honeymoon, brides can indulge in the salon’s quickie Beauty Getaway package: 90 minutes for a manicure, pedicure, and bikini wax ($115). Cuts start at $125. For bridal updos, prices upon request.

Garren New York

The stylists at this gorgeously appointed salon with views of the park are known for their versatility, but classic brides should book Jason Quinn for his simple yet elegant updos. For an edgier, retro do, or for those considering extensions, Manabu Unno is the one to see. A consultation is $100 to $250; on-site styling from $300.

Gil Ferrer Salon

At this time-honored uptown salon, brides can get an updo (from $250) and makeup (from $150), and bring their bridesmaids to sip wine and get made up as well (bridesmaids’ hair from $85; makeup from $85).

Hair Rules

Hairstylist Anthony Dickey is a longtime master of kinky, curly, and wavy hair textures, and his skills are on display at his new midtown salon. A bridal trial costs $150, while wedding styles created in the salon are an additional $150 (plus $100 for each additional person), and $300 off site (plus $175 for each additional person).

Hiro Haraguchi Salon

This minimalist salon is known for its mastery of Japanese straightening and defrizzing techniques. Bridal updos start at $200, makeup application is $200, and the salon can be rented for “glamour” parties (prices upon request). Satoru is the bridal stylist; for great color, ask for Jane or Zane.

John Barrett Salon

Clients check in to this bright, glossy salon for classic updos (from $250) and expertly applied makeup (from $250). For $500 per hour, a stylist will come to the wedding. Consultation is included.

The John Sahag Workshop

Stylists continue the late Sahag’s work, specializing in clip-on hairpieces as an alternative to hair-damaging extensions. Prices start at $350 for the bride (trial runs are $250); updos for bridesmaids from $200.

From the Winter 2009 New York Wedding Guide