Jeffrey Stein Salons at W.86th St — Local services in New York

This is not a good salon. Maybe one or two stylists are good but I cannot trust anyone I’ve seen there with a simple haircut, so I would never ever trust them with color.

I especially would not book with Ronald if you’d like to have your inspiration picture taken seriously. He cut off way more length than I was comfortable with, and did not give me the shape I wanted AT ALL. It was a good haircut overall but just not what I had asked for in any way.

Aside from that, the shampoo was lacking and my hair didn’t feel clean afterwards because there was no scrubbing or massaging at all. Also, Ronald commented that my hair is “oily” (I’ve never heard that before) so he opted to not use any product in my hair, not even heat protectant, before a 30min blowout.

Because there was no product in my hair and it’s a rainy day, my hair was frizzy and curling up by the time I got home so I had to style it again myself!! I’ve added my inspiration picture and a picture of my hair from a similar angle after I got home and styled it and you can see that it’s a COMPLETELY different style than what I asked for, even with me styling it different than the inspiration pic you can tell it’s not even close to what I wanted.

I am giving 2 stars simply because the front desk staff is very nice and accommodating, and the salon is comfortable and clean. Otherwise I’d...

I have been going to this salon (86th and Broadway) for over 20 years. They have grown plenty, because they are that good. They have the regular cut and color, but they are experts and can give helpful decisions and listen to your concerns or thoughts/ideas. One thing that is IMMENSELY specific is that they know how to do men who have long hair! My husband CANNOT go to a barber shop! I wish i had his hair, but that is beside the point. They take care to ask what he wants which he really only knows the length, but that is okay. They work to put layers where needed that will help his hair, etc. He was introduced to them by me. Growing up, I lived in the area. Now, I am coming from west 190s on Broadway. But the salon is worth it. Even before Covid, my husband's work hours do not let him leave early and go get a cut. I can call them ahead, and they will keep the salon open for us (within reason)! They truly go above and beyond. I've also seen them do wigs, they look very real. One last thing! I know, long review! Unfortunately, I have developed a dangerous allergy to frangrance. I have all my own products. When I went recently, they were totally open to it and didn't make feel weird about it. Everything went well. So if this doesn't convince to at least TRY the salon, I don't...

Whatever you do, do not go to Alon for color. He had cut my hair a couple of times before & even helped blend a highlight my previous hairdresser had applied that was a bit too chunky. I had great experiences during those appointments, which is why I felt comfortable going to him for my next color. All I asked for was to bring some of my grown out lived in color a bit higher up. Because he was familiar with my hair, I trusted he understood the vision & he communicated in a way that made me believe he was. Instead, he went rogue & completely changed up my color (it was way too warm & way too streaky) saying after that he "thought this would look good." During his attempt to fix it, which obviously put us over our allotted appointment time, he proceeded to make me feel bad for having to cancel a haircut he had after me...all because he decided to take liberties on my hair & not at all give me what I had asked for. The owner I spoke with was very kind about the situation, but Alon proceeded to gaslight me & was so incredible defensive. I have a long, long road to try and get my hair back to the way I usually wear it/like it. Avoid this stylist at ALL COSTS, at least for your...