New Image Hair Design

It’s always scary to try a new stylist, especially when you’re looking for a very different cut than what you currently have, but my regular stylist has become impossible to book time with (not to mention really, really expensive, but that’s Manhattan for you), so I decided to give this place a try and I couldn’t have been happier with the result.
My stylist was Yanni. He was really friendly and charming and took a little less length off than I originally indicated, then asked if I’d like to go a little shorter, which was actually really comforting.
I should note that I came in at an off hour (3:30 on a Wednesday) when the salon was dead, so my stylist had plenty of time to spend with me, I wouldn’t expect the same treatment during «rush hour».
I should point out that this was a few months ago and I just thought to write a review now that I’m planning to book another appt. Fingers crossed Yanni is still there!!!

Eleni is not just a hairstylist, but also a borderline magician, comedian, and overall amazing lady. I get compliments on my hair all the time and I give her the credit; also clean, good hours and accommodating staff !!!

Where do I begin? This salon exceeded my expectations! I made an appointment as a first time customer for hair and make up for a wedding I was attending. I went into the salon feeling a little nervous as I didn’t have a recommendation for anyone specific. They had me sit with this guy named Dimitri who turned out to be a God send. I told him more or less how I wanted my hair and showed him a couple of photos. Then he worked his magic. He was quick, efficient and added his own special touch to make my hair look even better than what I imagined. Dimitri also did my make up. I told him the color of my dress and he made my eyes coincide with the color and wait… it gets better… He added fake eyelashes to my eyes which popped. He also covered up the little bags I had under my eyes that morning from allergies. I’m a very fussy girl and like perfection and this man totally transformed me Iike I was going to the Academy Awards. I’m sorry for focusing on just Dimitri and not anything else about the salon. The salon is clean, people are friendly… seems like they pay attention to their customers and want them to look their best. Another thing that I was taken back with, my car was parked across the street and the meter was going to expire so they put change in my car to save me the trouble. Seriously, what salon does that? Thank you New Image! I’m extremely satisfied and plan to go back.

Went in for a trim and bouncy blowout by Joann and I’m so happy ! She did exactly what I asked for and took her time to make sure the blowout was nice and curly :) she was awesome.

Im sorry to leave a bad review but both times i cane here it was so frustrating and angry. I did not ask for the tayor swift look or some crazy thing. The first time i wanted my hair blowdried straight and i walked out with the ends pointing out. I asked why and told my ends looked better like that so i went home and fixed it myself. The second time i made sure to ask ends slightly on the inside and i walked out with the ends pointing out again looking like an old lady and went home again and fixed it myself. Why is it so hard i dont get it!

I’m very happy with the service. I have been to this salon a handful of times and each time, I get consistent good service. People are nice and friendly, and my hair blowouts always come out Fabulous! they are consistent with their prices and I never had to wait that long. I found a good spot finally!

I get great haircuts here from Joanna. Everyone here is very friendly and welcoming. Never too long of a wait and they make it very easy to call ahead if you prefer an appointment.
I feel like my hair looks like it was cut in a very expensive, fancy $ 100+ Manhattan salon, all for $ 18 and change. Highly recommended for mens haircuts!

I get my hair done from Gina she is amazing! I love how she does my hair i wouldnt trade her for nothing. Staff is very nice and beautiful salon. Would def recommend

I have been going to GINA for two years now. She is absolutely amazing. She knows exactly what you want and understands her clients my hair is healthier, longer and more beautiful than ever.

In summary: I paid a goddamn 35 dollars for a ten minute haircut and shitty service.
After reading multiple good reviews on Unilocal,I decided to give this place try, hoping that it would be my new go-​to hair salon (as I recently moved in the neighborhood). I called them Thursday afternoon at around 5pm, wondering if any stylists were available for a quick trim right away. The receptionist took my name and told me to come at 6pm. Straightforward and easy, so far so good.
When I got to the salon, the receptionist was nice enough, and I only had to wait two or three minutes before someone led me to the back for a wash. The hair-​wash chairs weren’t the most comfortable, but decent. The lady who washed my hair was really nice, she asked me about my day and we had a simple but pleasant conversation.
After my wash, I was told that «Dimitri will take care of you», but I obviously had no idea who Dimitri was, so I stood in the middle of the salon with a towel on my head, looking like a fool. Turns out Dimitri was too busy on his phone texting to even notice that I was ready for him. When I sat down, he asked in a very cold tone «what do you want to do with your hair». I, VERY POLITELY, asked for a trim to get rid of split ends, and a some layering. Then he proceeded to cut my hair in absolute silence, not even asking me once if everything was going well, how my day was, etc. He looked completely bored and I personally didn’t feel like I was receiving the attention that I was expecting for my hair. He finished my hair in ten minutes, maybe even less, BARELY DRIED MY HAIR, and then said he was done. This haircut, which I could have fucking done at home by myself, costed me $ 31, excluding tip. Are you kidding me.

I was referred to Eleni by a friend and boy! Am i thankful! She’s talented and does her job so effortlessly. She can probably do it with her eyes closed. I was amazed at the results and now she’s basically stuck with me for life! For a job well done please go to Eleni. She will not let you down!

Chris is fantastic! Great cut, great color and highlights and super blow out. One of the best salons in Astoria.

I’m so disappointed with this place. I’ve really tried to give them a chance. And the one time they actually did cut my hair it was great. But I’m so tired of making appointments and wasting hours of my time. When I’m told it will be a few minutes, I expect 10 – 15. But 60 is too many minutes.

Thanks Dimitri. You rock!

This place saved me from a bad DIY bleach job.
Having bleached my black hair before, I thought I knew what I was doing the second time. Long story short, it came out looking like a train wreck, with uneven spots all throughout. I’ve only been to one other salon in Astoria, which is Space (they gave me an awful expensive uneven haircut that only attracted questions like, did a 5 year old cut your hair?) I wasn’t sure where else to go for help.
New Image did a quick consultation with me and they were super sweet to take me without an appointment. The salon is very high end, but not a snooty environment (which I experienced at Space) and all the stylists were very knowledgable and honest with what they can do to fix my hair. I was a little worried at first because I had already messed up my hair that I wasn’t sure if it was even fixable. My hair is naturally super thick, but Anna and another stylist worked on my hair with no rush and they executed the color perfectly. I left with a BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN BLONDE! Needless to say, this all happened one day before me starting a new job and the fact that they were able to transform my hair on short notice is a miracle.
Point here is don’t go to Space, go to New Image.
Thank You Everyone!

Finally found my go to place for a hair cut in astoria! After living here and year and getting multiple overpriced and underwhelming haircuts, I have finally found one in like! I have curly hair and it’s hard to find a place that knows what they’re doing. New Image is great. They took me as a walk in and made me comfortable. Friendly staff and very clean! I will definitely be returning and would recommend this salon! To top it off they were completely affordable! $ 30 to get my hair trimmed and layers fixed. MUCH better than the $ 70 I’ve been paying everywhere else!

I love this hair salon!!! I have been seeing Sylvia ever since I moved into Astoria about a year ago and she is the best. She is very sweet and attentive to all of her customers. I have gotten cuts, blow outs, up-​dos and coloring done by her and was happy with all of my experiences. I am pretty picky with my hair so it was scary to find a new hair stylist after seeing the same one for 10 years. She really made me very comfortable and is a very talented hair dresser. I would recommend this salon to anyone especially services done by Sylvia. The prices are also very fair for this area. I am so happy to have found this place at my new home.

I moved to Astoria about a year and a half ago and have gone to a few different salons. So far, New Image is the best I’ve experienced. They cut, styled, and colored my hair (which was very long cut to shoulder length) and it came to $ 80 (which included double the dye due to the length). I was charged three times this amount when I went to SPACE, which is on Ditmars as well.
The overall service was typical for a busy salon. They were friendly to me while working with me, and otherwise left me alone. I appreciated the feedback from the colorist when choosing which color they would apply. They had suggested I go a little lighter than I had requested due to my complexion and I can honestly say I’m glad. I have never received so many compliments on my coloring in my life. I’ve recommended this salon to a few of my friends and will be returning.

Went here after getting a botched cut from one salon and bad extensions from another. Eleni took the extensions out (at charge) but spent about 30 minutes with me showing me how to style my hair in a way I liked it. Loved her!
Also noticed the prices here are much better than the places down the street. (ie, SPACE on 29^th and Ditmars)

Monica is «Woohoo! As good as it gets!»
This is my third haircut, and I am continually amazed at the hairstyle she has created for me. It literally took my breath away the last time I left the salon.
I had really long hair on my first visit, and she expressed trepidation on giving me a shorter «do». But I was ready for something different (which was easier to manage and get rid damage I had done to my hair).
After relying on chain store beauticians, she makes me understand the concept of loyalty to a stylist.