ForStyler Hair Professional Salon — Attraction in New York

—————Updated on July 8th, 2021 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Albert contacted me after he read my review. He asked us to come back for my daughter's hair free of charge. I don't normally go back to the stores which left me a bad experience, but since my root touch-up was great, I decided to give it a second shot.

When we came for my daughter's appointment, I saw the real Albert (it turned out who styled my hair was Polo). He explained to me that there were a series of keratin treatment products, and the one on Groupon and ProAddiction were for decreasing frizziness and smoothing the hair. If we needed straight hair, he would recommend Lasio. He went on using Lasio to fix my daughter's hair and offered us a special rate for this service if we come back as a regular customer. This time we spent less than two hours, and my daughter's hair became significantly soft and straight after the treatment. We walked out the salon happy so I am updating my review for anyone interested in their keratin treatment. Thank you, Albert!

—————Posted on June 28th, 2021 ⭐️⭐️

Albert did a wonderful job on my root touch up and fixed my original color by toner (root $85 + toner $40). However, my daughter’s result turned out to be the opposite. A female hairstylist did the keratin treatment for my daughter. I found a Groupon for a combo service keratin & cut for $147. They told me not to purchase the Groupon and they would match the price over the phone. When I arrived, I double checked with the receptionist on the services and prices, and everything was fine. During my daughter’s keratin treatment, they asked me to check out, but the price jacked up to $200 because they had a miscommunication. The hairstylist said she offered my daughter a better treatment (ProAddiction?) which was worth $300, but she gave us a $100 discount. I felt upset.

If they told me upfront that the upgraded treatment would last longer (six months?), I would seriously think about it since the price difference was only about $50. However, the result didn’t even last for one day. After wash, my daughter’s natural hair went back to wavy and frizzy (her bottom hair had Japanese straightening last year so it remains straight). Another thing worth mentioning, they kept selling the hair products (shampoo and at-home treatments) to us during my daughter’s treatment. It became a bit annoying eventually.

Here I’m leaving one more star only for Albert’s great...

I’ve entrusted my hair exclusively to Albert for over 10 years, and in that time, I’ve witnessed not just the transformation of my own hair, but the incredible evolution of his brand—from its beginnings in Queens to the now flourishing Forstyler Hair Salon in Manhattan.

Albert is truly a master of his craft. His meticulous attention to detail and expertise in hair coloring, cutting, styling, and restoration is unmatched. A true visionary, Albert has the rare ability to revive even the most damaged hair, turning it into healthy, flowing, radiant beauty. His approach is not only artistic, but rooted in science and years of professional experience.

From the moment you walk through the door, to the wash station, to your seat, to the espresso or water offered to you, all the way to the actual service and the before-and-after photos—you feel seen, heard, and valued. Every moment is thoughtfully curated, and you truly get the best value for what you pay for

This is why Forstyler Salon NYC is more than deserving of a 5-star review.

Albert understands the multifaceted life of modern women—balancing work, family, travel, and personal commitments—and he tailors each experience to fit the unique needs of his clients. His methods are strategic and intentional, and his results speak for themselves.

But what truly sets Forstyler apart is its heart and humanity. The salon is a cultural haven, offering equal opportunity to talented professionals from all religions, countries, and races. Albert trains his team meticulously, sharing his knowledge generously and passionately, because he believes their success is his success too. It’s more than a salon—it’s a community where you’re treated like family.

And amid all his achievements, Albert remains grounded. Through outreach programs like free haircuts for the homeless, he gives back with humility and purpose.

For me, Forstyler Salon NYC is not just a place to “take care” of my hair—it’s a place to nurture, elevate, and celebrate it. It's a retreat from the everyday, a space for self-care in the truest sense.

I’ve been a loyal client for over a decade, and I use Forstyler products daily—because I believe in them, and I believe in Albert and his incredible team. If you're looking for exceptional service and superior results, this is the place to go.

Wherever life takes me, only Albert of Forstyler Salon will take...

Don’t hesitate to book with Peter Diaz AKA The Hair Doctor of the UES! Peter inhibits all of the qualities not only in an ideal hairstylist but as a person. He is someone who listens to your hair wants yet fills in the gaps when you don’t know exactly what your vision needs; the dedication to his craft is portrayed in his patience towards his technique; and he has a great sense of humor and is very approachable, even through FIVE HOURS of hair color correction.

I came in needing a color correction from a balayage that was supposed to be caramel, but my prior hairstylist had used the wrong toner resulting in orange and brassiness all over my hair (waist length).

I showed pics about what I was going for but had flexibility in the end result, and I communicated my concerns to Peter about how my Asian hair doesn’t lift equally hence how easily it can be to get 8 different colors in my hair.

I got there at 2pm, and he and his wonderful, kind assistant got to work immediately like he was a surgeon going in for a 5hr procedure. Using my prior balayage as a canvas, he artistically gave me a full head of foiled highlights grabbing all hairs that hadn’t been damaged by brassiness. In between the foils and lifting to a higher level, he toned all remaining brassy color while I sat with highlights in my hair. His technique truly shines in his patience and how he uses time to effectively enhance detail—he timed each section of highlights and removed the foils accordingly, ensuring that the lift is equally distributed. This is in contrast with all of the other hairstylists I’ve had who just leave you sitting under a heater with foils for 45 min flat. After he removed all foils and evened them out, he used an acidic bonding system using high shine toner with gloss to close hair back to normal ph level to get smoother, healthier hair and natural looking highlights. To top it off, he gave me a trim to maintain my current hair cut and polished previous hairstylists work to what it should’ve been in the first place.

Peter is truly a creative genius. After five hours, you either dislike or are in awe of your hairstylist—I will definitely be coming back soon! Thank you...