Dov Salon

Dov’s salon provides quality service and care far superior to any competitor. I have lived all over the country including Hawaii and sometimes out of the country and I always come back to Dov! He works with your natural beauty and gifts to make you a better you! Since I’ve discovered Dov back in the 70’s, no one else has ever touched my hair! With every visit my daughter and I are amazed by Dov’s handcrafted hairpieces and wigs made from human hair. We have never seen more natural and beautiful hairpieces than at Dov’s!

I have a form of scarring alopecia called Lichen Planopilaris and it is painful physically and mentally. One doesn’t really know how they will fare, how much is permanent loss or what may or may not be in store for them tomorrow. Shortly after I was first diagnosed I was confronted with heavy shedding and feared nightly whether the next day I would be unpresentable. So despite having a full head of hair, I was terrified and I ran out to a place in NJ and bought the 4K wig they recommended. Right afterwards I realized that I had made a huge mistake, because I neither needed nor wanted a full size wig. They wouldn’t take it back, even though it was neither worn nor custom. They only offered to modify it, which wouldn’t stop it from being a full size wig. 2 years later and I still haven’t needed or wanted it, I just steal forlorn glances of it from time to time in my closet. What I needed then and when I came to Dov was simply something to help me mask thinning near the front my hairline and to give me cover if the loss started getting much worse, so that I could decide rationally what to do, without feeling desperate. The difference is that Dov actually gave me what I asked for – a small custom piece that blends into my hair. I hope this relationship will continue to be this fruitful, it just makes me feel safer with this unpredictable illness to know that Dov is there.

I have been going to DOV for a few years now for haircuts. I do not wear a wig. He is the only one I will let touch my hair. I have frontal fibrosing alopecia so I have lost over half of my hair. When Dov cuts my hair you can absolutely not tell that I have this condition. I have gone to other salons and every time I am sorry. I am a very fussy customer and I am totally satisfied with the haircut that I have from Dov. I would unequivocally recommend him to anyone, but particularly if you have any problems with hair he is a hair genius!!! January 10, 2015

I rarely write reviews on Unilocal but felt compelled to share with others how special Dov and his salon are to so many! Dov has been cutting, coloring and, highlighting my hair for over 20 years and is exceptional for many reasons. He is a passionate and skilled professional and a very kindhearted and warm person. I am complimented on my hair all the time an it is because of his skill and ability to find that perfect color, highlight and cut that makes him so unique. He is also kind, compassionate and extremely generous with his time and advice. I have seen so many women come to him with very challenging hair issues due to cancer or thinning and his ability to make them feel comfortable and create for them unique and beautiful wigs and hair pieces is amazing. I am so fortunate to have found Dov and would encourage you to try him at his new beautiful salon as you will definitely not be disappointed!

Went to Dov for the first time today and I’m very happy! I’ve had my fair share of bad haircuts and it’s so exciting to find someone so talented! Dov is truly gifted and a wonderful person… He is definitely the only one I will trust my hair to from now on! I also love his assistant, so sweet and friendly. Overall a great experience… Highly recommended!

I have fine hair which can look too flat, and at times I want to look nice to go out to dinner or a special event and I don’t have time for a professional blowout. Dov made me a custom hairpiece that fits perfectly and is the exact same color as my hair. It looks silky and healthy unlike the store bought pieces I have bought in the past. His prices are reasonable. Well worth the investment for a beautiful piece I can wear for years.

Dov’s new salon is awesome. It’s huge so there is complete privacy for wig wearers — a separate salon really with doors, etc. And lots more space for the non-​wig customers. … great design and much nicer experience.

We had high hopes for Dov the owner of Dov Salon based on the reviews we read.
Unfortunately, Dov did not live up to his reviews (which we think he or his friends must plant). As you know, women wear wigs for various reasons. My wife made a big decision in her life to start wearing a wig. She looked around at premade pieces and never found something she really liked. After all, your hair is really everything. She met with Dov and after he showed her pony tails of hair, she thought she could trust him and contracted Dov to make custom made wig (which means it was supposed to have high quality human hair and was made to fit head measurements.)
After waiting the 2 month period for it to be made, the wig was not ready. A third month went by and then a fourth. This meant sadly there was no wig to be worn at several formal events and fancy affairs. Finally after another month it was ready and she went in for the appointment. She were very excited en route. As she got her first glimpse of it, Dov said it is the best wig he ever made. (we later found out he tells all of his customers this.) Unfortunately, what transpired during the fitting was really disappointing to say the least. Right from the start it was obvious the wig did not fit properly — it was too small which seemed bizarre b/​c he took measurements of her head. Dov said no problem he would take care of it. She also noticed that he kept brushing it in an unusual way but could not figure out why. He told her to go home with it and come back in 2 weeks. Later, after she left, she noticed a few bald spots. Maybe bald isn’t the proper term but you could see right through to the lacing of the wig in several area and that was at home, not in the street with any wind! When the wig was brought back to and Dov saw the areas without hair, his response was he would fix it «eventually». Not knowing what exactly that meant my wife inquired. He said he can’t do it now — she would have to wait a while. Not so nice as she did not have to wait for him to charge us over $ 3200 for the piece which was poorly fitting with bald patches!
In the end, Dov never properly took care of the wig. Every time my wife was there he and his assistant kept telling her how beautiful it was (another statement we found out he tells everyone.) The biggest disappointment is that Dov represented himself as a wig maker. Our hunch is that he either has the wigs made in China or buys out of the box wigs and sews his tag inside. How else could 1.)a custom sized wig not properly fit? 2.)Dov not be able to add to the wig for a proper fit and 3.) how can he not be able to fix up areas of the wig cap where there is no hair?
As a side bar, it seemed strange that every time my wife was in the salon, the other ladies there all talked about other wig makers trying to find out who else out there is better and more reliable.
In the end, my wife found another man on the upper east side who actually does make the wigs in his workshop which you can see when you are there and who stands by his word and product.

I didn’t like the fact that you have to try on the stuff in the washing area where other customers are sitting. Dov then draws these other people in by asking them if they don’t think you look great in the wig. Ugh. It’s like trying on a bikini in a communal dressing room. When you are 100 lbs overweight. That is first problem. Second, don’t expect an honest opinion from the salesman who is only thinking about his bottom line. You won’t get it. Especially if this is your first wig or hairpiece. I would definitely not recommend.

I’m 29 and battling breast cancer. Losing my hair was much more difficult than I imagined. I did a lot of research and shopping before I found DOV. The problem with other real hair wigs is that they are machine made and the hair doesn’t fall naturally. Here, they hand select, color and sew the hair in a way that looks as natural as a wig can look. I’ve had my wig for 3 weeks now and have received compliments from my friends and family. Also, they gave me everything I needed to submit to my insurance company. If you’re looking for a great wig that you can style anyway you want this is the only place to go in NYC