American Beauty Salons — Local services in New York

First of all: Overbooked.

I asked for specific allergen free dies before service. I mentioned about being sensitive. I shared my concerns. I shared that my hair look like of horse tail: strong and as if it can take a lot but its not strong at all it reality.

All was good. I had no reaction at first but …Dye development time on manufacturer’s site said 35 min. I spend 1:45 min with dye on my head. Itchy, flaky scalp aka contact dermatitis on the next day. Red areas of very irritated skin. You would expect colorist know better how to work and surely never go over developing time, especially for sensitive clients. I nicely mentioned to her about over doing die time. She deny this fact. “Oh no, my dear. You did!” No one ever sits with die on hair for over 45 min only because you took in a haircut.

Expect to blow dry your own hair or walk with soaking wet head back home in 36F. She has no time for blow dry. After 1:45 with hair die on my poor scalp, it got finally rinsed off , two girls in evening dresses walked in for a blow dry so I had to blow dry my own hair. “You can blow dry as long as you want”- yeah. Thanks. This is why there be no tip. Actually for two reasons.

Dispute poor and dissatisfied service Tips are welcomed and reminded about.

No time to think and pick color so I walked out way darker than would look natural on me and I do look as if I box die myself at home by my 15 y.o niece. “You changed so much!” She said. Well, yes. Everyone who goes 5-6 shades darker would. Maybe if color book been given or she explained some variations I understand better. Because I was referring to a microscopic image of a color chart taken from web on my iphone. All I got was she asking me if I want semi-permanent or permanent. Semi would bring more shine… Hhhmmm I don’t find it helping when picking a colder and darker hue.

I will have to get used to new me as with my hair length it’s not ideal to color hair often. Some might say: go lighter. nor can I go lighter as such products damage my hair further. About 3 years ago someone suggested lighter shade on ends as ombre. Results: half of volume is gone due to breakage. So now… bad part about “new me” that I really don’t like new me… every morning will be upsetting for a loooong period of time… about 5-6 months till color washes off or I get used to this shade whichever comes first…

Normally I walk out the salon with nice mood, natural looking dark hair and a blow dry.

Normally, but not here. This was my first full head , single color in 3 years since that ombré disaster and what I got? - blamed for hair being too long, not being able to understand hair shades, not being thankful for being taken in…

Ps. In 80% of salons of NYC , Queens and especially Brooklyn my hair would be 200-250$. It be 140$ with roockie results like mine. I am not playing on nikel and dime game here. I simply attached proper price for better understanding of service and not arguing about pricing overall. My post is not about $

Ps. I just sent missing $30 for eyebrows which she returned but sent I did. Pss. Due to my hair being porous in structure I once compared and my dry time is less than some shoulders length hair. “The fear is in the eyes “- only Greatest Georgii Kot - world known hair guru, not his students I was lucky to work with as hair model ever complained about my hair being too long, difficult or etc. but just got to love...

I was excited when I saw this hair salon open up nearby since I don't have a local go-to spot. I walk past almost everyday, always see people inside, and decided to give it a try. I stopped in a few days in advance to make an appointment and came back later in the week during my lunch hour. Lana was right on time. Really listened when I said I only wanted a trim and clean up (don't you hate when stylists don't listen and continue to chop?!). She gave me a great wash and blow out. I have super curly hair and my hair stayed pin straight all weekend (even with a rainy NY weekend) and didn't get greasy. Lana did a great job of limiting my appointment to an hours time but not rushing and giving me a perfect style. Place was clean and staff was professional....

I live right in the financial district, and sometimes you just want a good haircut at a decent price.

Tho a little on the high side for a men's hair cut, ultimately the quality out weighs the price.

At $40.00 for a men's hair cut you do get your money's worth. You won't walk away with a bad haircut.

Breakdown of services:

The positives: Good shampoo, good attitude, good shaping and cut. The negatives: A little more than to be expected for a simple cut.

Do I recommend going there: Yes, I do recommend going there, however, Make certain you have plenty of time, and be prepared to spend more than average for a good cut. Take your time explaining what you want in detail. Ultimately, the stylist is good at...