Hair Salons Directory
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Kenneth Salon
301 Park Ave., nr. 50th St.; 212-752-1800; kennethsalon.comKenneth Battelle and his staff—who also do facials ($94), full-body waxing (from $20), brow threading (from $36), and manicures ($33)—are so dedicated they will come in early or leave late to fit in with busy schedules. Bridal hair trials and wedding day styles start at $156 each.
Le Salon Chinois
44 W. 55th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; fourth fl.; 212-956-1200; lesalonchinois.comAt Le Salon Chinois, frizzy hair is tamed with a Japanese hair-straightening treatment (from $100) from renowned stylist Yan Chia. He’ll then sweep hair into a glamorous style for the big day. Haircut and styling start at $75. Custom spa packages are also available, one floor up.
Louis Licari
693 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St., fifteenth fl.; 212-758-2090; louislicari.comLouis Licari color specialists are best known for their incredibly natural-looking highlights (from $185). Consultations with a stylist start at $120; prices start at $200 for the bride, $100 for bridesmaids.
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, its line of natural, non-synthetic hair extensions are an option for any bride unwilling to risk the damaging effects of mainstream wedding styling ($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 natural makeup. For two-hour, in-salon consultations ($300), the staff will try a variety of looks and take photos. With ten hair and makeup artists at varying levels of expertise, on-location prices range from $350 to $650 for hair or makeup.
Oscar Blandi Salon
746 Madison Ave., nr. 65th St.; 212-988-9404; oscarblandi.comFor classically-styled timeless looks, this is the place. For the bride, trials (including three looks) start at $350; day-of updos in the salon start at $400. Bridesmaids can also get an updo for the wedding day, starting at $200. For styling on-location, prices upon request.
Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa
The Chatham, 171 E. 65th St., at Third Ave. (various locations); 212-988-7816; paullabrecque.comThis airy salon and spa aims to create looks that match the bride’s taste and the style of her wedding. With a spa party, the staff will pamper the bride—and up to nineteen of her girlfriends—by tending to hair, makeup, nails, and even making sure everyone eats something. They also do on-location work. Prices upon request.
Paul Podlucky
25 E. 67th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-717-6622This hair and makeup artist is all about natural, simple styles to ensure that the bride looks classic, yet modern. Trials are $850; day-of prices upon request.
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; on-location styling 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 salon offers free consultations so brides can find the look that suits them; in-salon trials range from $300 to $500. A haircut with Pipino is $300; bridal ’dos on location start at $2,500. He books eight weeks in advance.
Riccardo Maggiore Salon
136 E. 57th St., at Lexington Ave., third fl.; 212-586-6482; riccardomaggiore.comThe gracious staff will help calm pre-wedding jitters by offering complimentary cups of herbal tea while they style hair. Maggiore photographs the trials so brides can mull over various looks before committing to one. Trials are $150 to $500; day-of hairstyles run $250 to $500.
Ringo
126 Ludlow St., nr. Rivington St.; 212-228-8812This downtown spot is a cozy place to get Ringo’s signature soft styles or relaxed updos (brides, from $500; bridesmaids, from $100) . Ringo is happy to travel anywhere in the city at no additional charge. Since he doesn’t trust verbal consultations, and believes “wedding are too important,” his trials are mandatory ($100 to $150), but this will be 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 their own hair (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, friendly atmosphere. Trials average about $200. Wedding-day hair, priced per stylist, ranges from $350 to $1,000 for the bride; and from $75 to $150 (for a blow-dry), or $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.comThough known for their edgy cuts, the stylists here can also create beautiful, soft styles. Trial at this hip downtown salon run from $300 to $600; in-salon styling on the wedding day starts at $600. For on-location bridal hairstyles, prices upon request.
Salon AKS
694 Madison Ave., nr. 62nd St., second fl.; 689 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St., tenth fl.; 212-888-0707; salonaks.comThe go-to bridal stylists at Salon AKS—Mika Rummo at the Madison Avenue salon and Nikki Ray at Fifth Avenue spot—provide consultations and trials for $150 to $300. For brides unsure of what they want, the stylist will test up to three different options. A makeup trial is $250 to $300. Wedding-day hair or makeup in the salon starts at $225 (each). House calls are possible; prices upon request.
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 salon is geared toward giving its customers a luxe experience—brides can request a private room in which to get made up. 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.comThe folks at Ted Gibson Salon excel at creating updos, working with hairpieces, and experimenting with different looks. Liam Carey (Gibson’s protégé) is the most sought-after wedding stylist at the salon. After a complimentary consultation, the stylist will try multiple looks and take digital photos of each for $250. In-salon bridal updos are $300. 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 for hair and makeup 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 the entire salon for the day of the wedding (from $3,000).
Valery Joseph Salon
1044 Madison Ave., nr. 79th St.(various locations); 212-517-2333; valeryjoseph.comThese Upper East Side salons offer sophisticated wedding-day updos and hair extensions. Prices start at $200 for in-salon work; on-location day rates to style the bridal party range from $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the location and number of people.
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—for the Brazilian (from $55), a special minimally painful wax is used. Makeup application and hairstyling start at $200; an initial consultation is free. At-home hair and makeup for the bride and her party range from $500 to $2,000.
Warren-Tricomi Salon
1 W. 58th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-262-8899 ; warrentricomi.comTucked into the Plaza Hotel, the newest and most opulent outpost from Joel Warren and Edward Tricomi is huge at 7,000 square feet. Here, brides can visit the various rooms to get cut, colored, and styled. An extensive trial hair session (starting at $451) includes two different looks with photos of each; the actual wedding-day ’do starts at $401.
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