Hair Salons Directory
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Le Salon Chinois
44 W. 55th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; fourth fl.; 212-956-1200; lesalonchinois.comTame frizzy hair with Japanese hair-straightening treatment (from $100) from renowned stylist Yan Chia; then let him sweep your hair into a fabulous ’do on the big day. Haircut and styling start at $75. Custom spa packages are also available.
Louis Licari
693 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St., fifteenth fl.; 212-758-2090; louislicari.comKick back and let the color specialists work their magic on your highlights (from $185). Consultations with a stylist start at $120; prices start at $200 for the bride, $100 for bridesmaids. The salon also stocks products from lines such as Graham Webb and Miss Jessie’s.
MHN Hair Studio
515 Madison Ave., Ste. 3, nr. 55th St.; 212-832-0707; mhnhairstudio.comThough MHN specializes in styling treatments for women with thinning hair, brides unwilling to risk the damaging effects of mainstream wedding styling can opt for its line of natural, non-synthetic hair extensions ($1,500 to $3,500).
Once Upon a Bride
296 Elizabeth St., nr. Houston St.; 212-353-2350; ouab.comThis weddings-only agency for bridal hair and makeup artists specializes in modern styling and airbrush makeup. For three-hour, in-salon consultations ($300), the staff will try a variety of looks and take pictures for the stylists to review the day of the wedding. On-site bridal hair and makeup by owner Stacey Lyn costs $1,000.
Oscar Blandi Salon
746 Madison Ave., nr. 65th St.; 212-988-9404; oscarblandi.comA popular choice among women for whom good hair is a top priority, Blandi and his team have styled for magazine covers, red-carpet events, and celebrities galore—they’ll also do your wedding. Trials (three looks) start at $350; day-of updos, from $400; from $150 per bridal-party member.
Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa
The Chatham, 171 E. 65th St., at Third Ave. (various locations); 212-988-7816; paullabrecque.comThis airy, luxurious spa will feed you and nineteen girlfriends while the staff tends to your hair, makeup, and nails. They’ll even travel to your wedding and do it there. Prices upon request.
Paul Podlucky
25 E. 67th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-717-6622This hair and makeup artist is all about natural, simple looks. Prices start at $5,000 for the entire wedding day (though it’s significantly less if he can leave after the styling session). The day of the wedding is $1,200 to $1,500 for hair and makeup. Trials are $850.
The Pierre Michel Salon
131 E. 57th St., nr. Lexington Ave.; 212-755-9500; pierremichelsalon.comYolanda Palmer is the bridal coordinator at this lively salon, which is known for great manicures, haircuts, and color. In-house hair and makeup start at $175 each; out-of-salon work for the bride starts at $300. Hair and makeup consultations start at $125.
Pipino Salon
136 E. 57th St., 3rd fl, nr. Lexington Ave.; 212-871-5533Pipino’s 30 years of experience (and his spot on the celebrity circuit) should be reason enough to make your appointment. Visit his boutique salon for a free consultation ($300 for a haircut by Pipino; updos are extra). Book him for your wedding eight weeks in advance ($1,500).
Red Salon
323 W. 11th St., nr. Washington St.; 212-924-1444; redsalon.comThis ruby-toned West Village boutique is owned by Wayne Vincent, an Emmy Award–nominated former daytime-soap-opera hairstylist. He specializes in sharp, Euro-chic cuts (from $80). For brides, the salon also does makeup applications and updos ($150 each). Consultations are complimentary, and trials for hair and makeup are $75 each.
Riccardo Maggiore Salon
136 E. 57th St., at Lexington Ave., third fl.; 212-586-6482; riccardomaggiore.comThis chic midtown hair salon is a celebrity favorite, but don’t be intimidated—the gracious staff will help calm pre-wedding jitters by offering complimentary cups of herbal tea while they style your hair to perfection. Maggiore photographs your trial so you can mull over various looks before you commit. Trials are $150 to $500; day-of hairstyles run $250 to $500.
Ringo
126 Ludlow St., nr. Rivington St.; 212-228-8812This well-respected, tiny salon draws the uptown cognoscenti down to the Lower East Side. It’s also a great, cozy place for downtown brides and bridesmaids to get coiffed (from $400). Consultations are $100 to $150, which is deducted from the total price.
Rodolfo Valentin
1020 Madison Ave., nr. 79th St.; 212-327-4227; rodolfovalentin.comWomen with thin hair 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 (from $75). He also offers Japanese thermal conditioning (from $750).
Roy Teeluck Salon
38 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.; 212-888-2221; royteelucksalon.comThis hair salon prides itself on a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Trials average about $200 and wedding-day hair is priced rather affordably per stylist, ranging from $350 to $1,000 for the bride and from $75 to $150 (for a blow-dry) and $150 to $200 (for an updo) for each member of the bridal party.
Sally Hershberger
423 W. 14th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-206-8700; sallyhershberger.comSally Hershberger’s fierce and stunning cuts have made her a hairstyling superstar, sought after by celebrities on both coasts. With the help of her talented team, her sheers have defined the hairstyles in Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue. Cuts range from $100 to $800; book well in advance.
Salon AKS
694 Madison Ave., nr. 62nd St., second fl.; 689 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St., tenth fl.; 212-888-0707; salonaks.comStarted by defectors from Frédéric Fekkai, this salon has a huge following of well-heeled, fashion-conscious types. For in-house appointments, makeup and hair each start at $225 the day of the wedding; consultations are $150 to $300.
Salon Eliút Rivera
762 Madison Ave., nr. 65th St., fifth fl.; 212-472-3440; saloneliutrivera.comThe stylists at this salon specialize in “great-length fuse bond” extensions that last three or four months. Wedding-day hair ranges from $800 to $1,500 for extensions (including a trial) with a 10 percent group discount. Trial runs without extensions are $300 for the bride and $100 to $150 for bridesmaids.
Stephen Knoll
625 Madison Ave., nr. 59th St.; 212-421-0100; stephenknoll.comThis full-service salon does color and waxing in a pristine space that feels like an Upper East Side apartment. Updos start at $250 and makeup at $300 (prices are higher for Knoll himself); hairstyling and makeup at the wedding site can run “into the thousands.” Check the Website for 20 percent bridal discounts.
Ted Gibson Salon
184 Fifth Ave., nr. 22nd St., second fl.; 212-633-6333; tedgibsonsalon.comThese bridal specialists excel at creating updos, working with hairpieces, and experimenting with different looks. After a complimentary consultation, a stylist will try multiple looks, and take digital photos of each (from $120). On-location styling for the bride and three other members of the bridal party costs $1,000.
Tela
31 Little West 12th St., nr. Washington Ave.; 212-463-8213; telanyc.comPhilip Pelusi’s first New York salon is an elegant little place in the heart of the meatpacking district. Bridal consultations are free, trials and makeup consultations start at $250, and day-of-the-wedding services start at $250 (Stylist Ricardo Gomez’s on-site per diem cost is $1,500 and up, and he’ll travel). Brides can rent out the entire salon for the day of the wedding (from $3,000).
Vartali Salon
48 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.; second fl.; 212-935-4640; vartali.comThis one-stop shop covers hair, makeup, nails, tweezing, and waxing. Makeup application and hairstyling start at $200; initial consultations are free. At-home hair and makeup for the bride and her party range from $500 to $2,000. For the Brazilian (from $55), a special wax is used that’s less painful than most.
XO Blow Styling Salon
342 W. 14th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-989-6282; blowstylingsalon.comIt’s blowout only at this scissorless hair salon, making its 30-strong team pros at event styling. Wedding-day ’dos start at $125, or try the Bubbles ’n’ Blow package, which livens up your party’s blowout sessions with flutes of prosecco.
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