B3 Valery Joseph In Barney’s

My experience was fabulous. Ranne was truly super confident incredible hair dresser with panache. I will certainly be back the next time I’m in New York.

Probably the most expensive blow-​dry ever! They charged me $ 50 for a 5 minutes deep treatment mask. The shampoo took about 30 seconds, and there was and no scalp massage to speak of. Total for a blow dry $ 140 pus tip. Never again.

Do not buy a series of blow-​outs from these thieves. I was a customer at their 957 Park Avenue Salon from the day they opened until they «closed for renovation» only to open as a flower shop that I assumed sublet the space. I bought a series of ten $ 85 blow-​outs at the «discounted» price of $ 65. I was assured that my series was transferred to 79^th Street. after 957 closed and I had only used four visits out of ten. When I called to make an appointment I was first told that my package did not exist and then told it expired because I did not visit the salon every week. The series had no expiration date and no conditions about how ofter a client must visit. I have filed a Complaint with the Consumer Affairs Dept and Amex is investigating.

This place is the WORST. They sent me an email a week before my birthday saying that they’d like to give me a complimentary manicure to celebrate. I excitedly call back to schedule the appointment, only to hear from the horrifically rude receptionist that this perk is only for «regular» customers. I got my haircut there last year, THEY sent me the email, yet I wasn’t allowed to schedule the manicure. I will NEVER be going here again for hair, nails, or anything else. No one should ever have to be treated that poorly.

Maria De Los Angeles is the best hair stylist I have ever had. You can check her out at her website
. Maria has a true gift for cutting hair and making styling tips. The great part of dealing with Maria is that she will first consult with you over what cut would look best with your features. She also recommend I switch from a clear eye glasses frames to brown and between my haircut and glasses I have never received so many compliments from even strangers. No matter where I go whether it is for an MRI or out for the evening I am blessed to have Maria’s style and expertise follow after me. Even when I do not have time to fuss with my hair… all I have to do is run my fingers through my hair with a little product and my hair falls so nicely into place. I highly recommend to anyone that they should hit Maria up for a consultation and hair cut/​style. Best Hair Stylist Ever is by no means an exaggeration. She is the best of the best. Go see for yourself. You will find that it is really easy to be around her and she always makes you laugh and feel at ease. I am so happy with my haircut last Saturday. The salon is top notch. Getting your hair shampooed is a thrill as well. What a wonderful scalp massage. I am an all around fan!
Still in awe,
Christina

Rachel does the most amazing job with shaping your eyebrows! I highly recommend her! It is not inexpensive, but worth it. She is also a terrific make up artist.

I would like to give this salon more stars, but I can’t. While the colorists and stylists are talented, the service is really unpleasant. The owner’s wife/​manager berates clients and staff loudly from behind the desk. Staff who aren’t working often have headphones on or are using the small seating area for clients waiting for appointments. The front desk staff simply refuses to be polite – perhaps that could be attributed to cultural differences, but it’s unacceptable when paying $ 200 for a cut or $ 350 for highlights.
This is a smallish, neighborhood salon. It would be smart for them to treat their customers with courtesy.

Tohmas Elmlund is the best colorist in NY! It is like having a face-​lift without the scars. :) Not only he gives you the best color but he really preserves the quality of the hair, understanding the chemistry of each individual’s hair. He is a true artist in more ways than one. his service is impeccable and you get to be with one of the most amazing and evolved souls in the big apple.
Tohmas, sixteen years with you are the happiest hair years :)) YOU ROCK!!!
Vicki Morav

Look no further than this salon for the Best cut of your life! I have had a lot of good haircuts but none to ever qualify as great until Maria de Los Angeles starting cutting my hair. I finally am able to say I have a hair style! I really liked my first haircut by Maria, but I have loved each and every one from that first one on over the past five years. She is much more than a stylist, she’s a true artist. Maria brings out the best in me. Her attention to detail amazes me. So, if you want style, Maria is the only one for you!

Update: 4÷11÷14 Maria has moved to Rosario Acquista Salon
Update: just got another cut from Maria De Los Angeles, has to be the best hair stylist in New York. You can also check out her website
for photos and she just started a blog which inspired me to cut bangs for the spring!
Well I thought I was special, but I guess there are other crazy ladies just like me. Maria de Los Angeles is the best hair stylist I have had in my entire life. This is coming from a hair junkie. I travel to Maria from Los Angeles to get my hair cut from her. I made the mistake of cheating on her once, and will never do it again.
Maria knows hair! You can tell it is her life, her passion, her blood. She is more than just a stylist, but someone who can look at your hair, your face shape, what you want and then deliver. When she cuts your hair, it’s not one of the cuts that look good for a week and then need to get reshaped, it’s a living cut, your hair grows into it and the cut comes alive as time goes by. When I get my hair cut from her, people ask me what I have done, did I lose weight, am I happier, it’s just amazing.
Maria is also one of the easiest people to talk to. She is professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend you get your haircut from her.
The salon is great too!

Got my eyebrows tweezed by Rachel (she may work at the other madison location, not sure), right before my wedding. Best eyebrow shaping ive ever had and she spent a lot of time/​was very meticulous. Price is a little crazy for an every month thing but great for a few times a year/​special occasions.

Maria de los Angeles is incredible. I travel from Washington, DC to have my hair cut by her. And Maria’s cuts look amazing growing out as well, which is always the sign of a great cut. You will not be disappointed!

I travel all the way from San Francisco for this place. Allison is AMAZING with haircolor and Elad is a world class stylist. He almost instantly seems to get what you need from a hair cut… and man can he cut hair. I’ve been going to Allison to get my hair highlighted for wow…6 years now! There are no words for how much I love my hair whenever she does it. The salon is so spacious and relaxing. I loved all the windows and it isn’t a scene like a lot of other salons in NYC. I highly recommend it!