Hair Salons Directory
André Miska
1111 Lexington Ave., nr. 78th St.; 212-988-8334Sip wine while you get a trial updo ($100) during a consultation with Miska. Each hairdresser charges a flat rate of $1,000 for your entire wedding day, plus $150 a head. The day-of, rent out this tiny but elegant salon with an outdoor back patio for a less chaotic environment (from $3,000).
Borja Color Studio
118 E. 57th St., nr. Lexington Ave., second fl.; 212-308-3232; borjacolorstudio.comCome to this midtown shop for a pre-aisle overhaul after a complimentary consultation. Cuts are $125; single-process color, $100; and highlights, $175 to $275. They also make house calls.
A Bridal Hair & Makeup Salon by Marina Vance NYC
1429 Sixth Ave., nr. 59th St.; 212-570-6500; marinavance.comThis European-born stylist does hair and makeup for the bride and two others for $3,000, and assigns her team of trained stylists for the rest of the bridal party. (With any other stylist in the salon, it’s $175 for makeup and $175 for hair.)
Bumble and Bumble
146 E. 56th St., nr. Lexington Ave. (various locations); 212-521-6500; bumbleandbumble.comA mecca for young models and A-list film stars, this favorite is big on catwalk-influenced cuts ($91 to $250). The stylists are more than happy to work with brides-to-be (ask for Stephanie or Nicole). Trials start at $150; wedding updos start at $300.
Cutler Salon
115 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.; 465 W. Broadway, nr. Prince St.; 212-308-3838; cutlersalon.comRodney Cutler’s low-key salons—a favorite for highlights—offer a bridal package ($400), which includes a shampoo, blow-dry, styling, and makeup application. A consultation is included; a test-run costs $200. The unassuming salon delivers unpretentious but imaginative styles.
Cutting Image Salon
122 E. 7th St., nr. Ave. A; 212-529-6925; cuttingimagenyc.comThis cozy East Village salon provides Champagne and fresh baguettes from the French café next door. Parties of up to nine can rent out the entire salon by the hour, and bridal packages start at $100 per bridesmaid for wash, blowout, and updo, or $150 with makeup.
Devachan Salon & Departure Lounge
425 Broome St., at Crosby St.; 212-274-8686This mecca for curly-haired women boasts stylists who cut locks while they’re still dry. The staff prides itself on teaching its clientele how to respect their manes with a daily regimen of Devachon’s detergent-free “No Poo” products. Cuts start at $95.
Eva Scrivo Salon
632 Hudson St., nr. Jane St.; 212-677-7315; evascrivosalon.comKnown for high-quality haircuts and coloring, the salon recommends a trial run three months before the wedding; the trial includes hair and makeup for each client (hair, $150 to $350; makeup, $125 to $225). The cost for the day-of appointment is $175 to $400 for hair and $175 for makeup.
Frédéric Fekkai
712 Fifth Ave., nr. 56th St.; 212-753-9500; fredericfekkai.comVisit Fekkai’s new salon at Henri Bendel and come away with the look that you will swear by. A consultation and styling will run about $150. For a treat, sign up for the Provence Escapade package: Beauté de Provence facial and massage, haircut, style, manicure, and makeup application ($325 per person).
Garren New York
781 Fifth Ave., nr. 59th St., mezzanine level, in the Sherry Netherland Hotel; 212-841-9400; garrennewyork.comThis East-meets-West medi-spa specializes in science-based therapies that are more potent than typical treatments. The Bride-to-Be package ($250) includes customized facial, natural enzyme peel, medical pedicure, and either a body polish or a back facial.
Gil Ferrer Salon
21 E. 74th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-535-3543; gilferrersalon.comLadies who lunch love Ferrer’s posh, clubby salon for stylish cuts and high-tech treatments. Besides getting an updo (from $250), brides can bring in their bridesmaids and sip wine while having makeup applied (from $125). Free consultations.
Hiro Haraguchi Salon
41 E. 57th St., nr. Madison Ave., fourth fl.(various locations); 212-593-3030; hiroharaguchi.comDespite its posh address, this salon is tastefully understated and feels like a well-kept secret. Bridal updos start at $200, makeup applications are $200, and the salon can be rented for “glamour” parties (price upon request). Penny James is the bridal stylist; for great color, ask for Zane.
John Barrett Salon
Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., nr. 57th St., ninth fl.; 212-872-2700; johnbarrett.comFollowing an afternoon of picking up last-minute items at Bergdorf, check in to this Brit-about-town’s cheery salon for an updo (from $250) or makeup (from $250). For $500 per hour, a stylist will come to your wedding venue. Consultation is included.
The John Sahag Workshop
425 Madison Ave., nr. 49th St., second fl.; 212-750-7772; johnsahag.comStylists continue the late Sahag’s work at this in-demand salon, specializing in clip-on hairpieces as an alternative to hair-damaging extensions. Prices start at $350 for the bride (trial runs are $200) and updos for the bridesmaids at $175.
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