John Barrett Salon

decided to check out the salon after reading all of the amazing Unilocal reviews and couldn’t be happier with my experience!
paul totilo did a great job at really listening to what i wanted, but also chiming in with subtle (but smart) suggestions based on what he thought would work best for my hair. even though i wasn’t getting anything drastic — just a simple all-​around clean up — he was still very thorough, making sure every last section was perfectly even. you can tell he has an eye for this.
everyone in the salon was friendly and helpful. although the salon is a bit more expensive than my last place, it is so worth it for the attention to detail and service i received.

I just had my hair colored by Luis Perez and he did an amazing job. Its the perfect color blonde and matches my complexion. I could not be happier and will be a regular client of his. If you want a natural looking blonde go see Luis and I promise he will surpass your expectations! HE IS THE BEST!

I see Luis for my blonde highlights. He is amazing. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he also is such a lovely person. The best colorist I have ever encountered! … and the view from the salon is INCREDIBLE. Beautiful views of Central Park.

I’ve been a loyal customer @ Red Door salon for 16 years or so. My hairstylist Cuffaro is awesome! I love all the people working there. Upon my visit there on Oct 3^rd I learned that my (highlight) colorist Georges had suddenly quit a week prior to. What? I was bummed out! When I got home I got a call from Georges explaining what happened and that now he was with John Barett salon— would I visit him there? Of course I would! I can’t imagine anyone else doing my highlights. So I went to John Barrett salon on Oct 9^th to get my highlights. It is purely a salon, not a spa/​salon if you are used to that setup and also a bit less attentive than Red Door. If you are used to being catered to every second by a multitude of trained staff as in Red Door, you will be disappointed. However I ran into several hairstylists from Red Door, William, Zahir, Freeda… they have all switched. They all came up to say hello and gave their own reasons for leaving. The John Barrett salon is inside Bergdorf Goodman with a view of Central Park and there’s a very nice café called BG. Check it out in between your sessions. As for my highlights they were amazing as always. The credit goes to Georges of course. I will use this salon for highlights while I continue to go to Red Door to see Cuffaro for cut and styling.

Antonio is absolutely the best! A charismatic incredible talent who is a must see.

I just recently switched from another high end salon I had been going to for 10+ years. I was nervous to get color from someone new but a friend recommended Jose — and he’s AMAZING.
He does a beautiful natural blond color and I’ve also tried some conditioning treatments he recommended and it’s all been fantastic. I’ve already been back twice and notice such a difference in my hair, tons of people have complimented me as well!
Another perk is that I don’t have to waste five hours at the salon, he sees me right away and only works on my hair, so it’s a lot quicker than other places I’ve been to. His assistant and everyone else at the salon are really nice also.
Needless to say, I’ve found my new spot, and recommend Jose to all my friends.

My hair was a total wreck after extensions. Dhiran gave me a great cut! He really listened to what I wanted and totally achieved it. Love my new do.
Pricey but worth it!

This place is kind of funny. You think a high end salon would hire people who a) have customer service skills and b) listen.
I called to get the price of lash extensions. I found this salon from the company Lavish Lashes which has them listed as certified on their website.
I found the price is $ 65 on the website which made no sense to me since rinky dinky nail salons usually start at a minimum of $ 75.
When I called a less than friendly front desk coordinator answered the phone. She had no idea what I was talking about and places me on hold to go ask. She then confirmed that the salon does indeed do Lavish Lashes and the price starts at $ 65 and goes up to $ 70. I explained to her that this made no sense and I explained why it made no sense. She told me that she asked her manager and this is what it is. As the consumer I explained to her that nail salons charge more so this doesn’t seem right. Other than the fact that I have been in the beauty industry for 10+ years and started out as a coordinator common sense would tell me that something isn’t right and to look into it further. Instead this person just pretty much said ok and this is what it is.
It’s funny because after this convo she had me feeling crazy so I typed into google «Lavish Lashes NYC» and an article in the NY times popped up from this very salon and stated that the exact service I was calling about ranges from $ 300-​$ 500.
Weird.
maybe the salon should train the employees on what services they offer?
Poor customer service and very disappointing Bc I wanted my lashes done!!!

Came here to get my hair braided by Kayley. She did an amazing job — I posted a photo for reference. I highly recommend her

Jose did an amazing job on my color and gave me a nice conditioning treatment. Forgot who did my blow-​out but it was fast and pretty. Overall great artist; however, they don’t let you tip on your cc-​cash only! They didn’t have an ATM close by so I had go down the street to get cash and come back, which sucked (they should have told me when I booked!) and it was very pricey, to be expected because your on 5^th ave in NYC.

If you’re looking for a cheap/​cheerful haircut or color, this is not your place. This salon sits at the top of Bergdorf Goodman where a 40%-off sale means that lovely bag you admire on the 1^st floor is now «only» $ 789. On the other hand, you can have the reception desk find you an up-​and-​coming stylist @ $ 120, which is slightly above the NYC average, and you can also spend way more for the top of the heap. I had a cut with Kaylee, who was sweet, but not simpatico with what I had in mind. I used to use Jerome, who decamped for JB’s Palm Beach salon, and while he was fabulous, his price was also fabulous ($ 200+).
Now I’ve found Steven Lai. He’s not a warm, chatty guy. You will not hear gossip from him, nor will you have a heart-​to-​heart. He’s all about perfectionism, orderliness, attention to detail. Just watch him lay out his tools, and you know you will receive his utmost attention. Plus, he gives a wonderful cut — really keeps your face and hair type in mind. His rate is $ 160. It’s the first time in a long time that I’ve been pleased with a haircut.
This time around, however, I’d like to do a shout-​out to the front desk manager — a dark-​haired beauty whose name I did not catch, but who needs to be singled out for her serenity and professionalism. I thought I’d lost a very expensive pair of sunglasses. She assured me that, if I walked in with them, they would be found. Lo and behold, the coat check woman (whose name I also did not hear) had them in her lost-​and-​found. At no time was there a speck of suspicion or panic on anyone’s part.
John Barrett Salon may not be the trendiest or least-​expensive place to have your hair cut or colored. It’s not the salon where your stylist has multiple piercings, spiked hair, and heavy attitude. It’s a place for grown-​ups (but definitely not old farts) or people who want to be grown up. Very classy. dHighly recommended.

I will always know that I have John Barrett salon by my side whenever I’m attending big events, like weddings.
So far, I’ve only gotten braids done here. Kayley is my girl. Super friendly. Talented. She’s also very busy and booked all the time… cause, well obviously she’s the best.
I have also tried Isabella (?), recommended by Kayley, and also, one of the receptionists told me she’s quick and really great with braids like my girl…
I’ve gotten numerous compliments on my hair the two times I’ve came here. I’m always telling my friends about John Barrett.
The service is amazing, compared to the rest of Bergdorf’s. Everyone at the salon are really polite and considerate.

If you want a keratin hair straightening, Mahogony is the ONLY person in NYC to see. She knows how to perfect textured hair, works quickly, and creates a beautiful result. Other salons know her work and even recommend clients to her! Rumor has it that she does many celebs’ hair including Beyoncé, but she is such a class act that she won’t confirm! You must book ¾ weeks in advance as her schedule quickly fills.
Mercedes is also great for eyebrow grooming. She is very consistent and does not over pluck or wax. Her technique is magical and pain free.
The salon itself is nice BUT they do not offer any drinks beyond water and watered down coffee, which is really the only negative I’ve found.

Review is for HAIRCUT w/​ANIA. Came here for the first time today and am
Really really wowed. I have had long hair for a few years now and was need of a dire change. I am so glad I decided to give JB a chance and see Ania. She is truly a gifted hairstylist. I went from long and dull to short, modern and fabulous! She gave me EXACTLY what I asked for. I am in love with my new do and will absolutely be back to see Ania Salon is nice with views of Central Park though it would be nice if the waiting area was facing the park. A little pricey for sure but well well worth it. Highly recommend.

I love this place. Ania has been styling my hair for a few years now. She is an artist with her tools for sure.
The salon itself is actually very pleasent and not snooty as some would think. Love when John brings in his dog. What a character. (The dog).
Very convenient with scheduling. If they open downtown, I’ll go there… where ever Ania goes, I will follow.

If you are getting your hair colored, please please please do yourself a favor and make an appointment with Allison. It only took her about 3 minutes to know exactly what would look good with my complexion and how to even out my existing highlights. It was great to be worked on by someone so skilled and experienced. I knew from the moment she picked up the foil and comb this was going to come out great. She works with such precision and composure, made it all look so easy!
However, I’m giving this salon 4 stars because of the rude and gossipy assistants. The girl looked like she was miserable working there and was permanently in a bad mood. When she held up my hair for Allison she was pretty much resting her entire arm on my head while gossiping with another assistant about how so and so shouldn’t be a colorist etc. I came here for a professional and relaxing experience and not to hear b! tching and complaining. Also everyone in the salon is always in a hurry, know they close at 8 and if your appointment is at 5 or later, be ready to be rushed.

I made an appointment with Jerome because I’ve heard good things about him. Upon arriving, I was told that he now works at the John Barrett in Palm Beach. So basically, they got my appointment wrong. The receptionist suggested a stylist that is «comparable to him». Since I was desperate for a haircut, I decided to cut my hair with her after the consultation. This stylist is Halli.
I was cutting half the length of my hair off, and I showed her pictures of the lob that I wanted. After shampooing, she started cutting my hair. I should have known something is horribly wrong when she cut my hair across straight. But I thought to myself, she would layer them later on. Well, she didn’t really and my hair was so thick at the end AND it was straight across!!! I was mortified. She didn’t even get the bangs right! AHHH I started having cold sweat on my forehead (even though it is winter). After that I spent probable a full half hour telling her all the things that I didn’t like, and asked her to correct them. Unfortunately, since she has already blew dry my hair, it was difficult to see problem areas. After asking her to correct a few things, I had a few more layers and I looked quite good when I left the salon.
HOWEVER, after washing my hair the next day, I was MORTIFIED!!! The haircut is TERRIBLE. I’m not even exaggerating. It is soooooo choppy and crazy lopsided! the hair on the left side of my hair is longer than the right and the layers are so uneven! I’m EXTREMELY unhappy!!! First, they did not get my appointment right, and now they screwed up hair. I’m so upset especially for the amount of money I spent. Now I have to spend more money because I need to go to a different stylist to fix this huge mess on my head, literally.
Terrible first experience! I was thinking of getting my hair colored here before I washed my hair, but now I will just take my business somewhere else. So upset that I wasted my money on making myself look bad. She really shouldn’t be there.

The professionals at this salon are just mediocre. You can find better talent elsewhere. The reason this salon gas such a high rating is because it’s expensive, inside of BG and filled with people who live off others. You know the women who married rich or have rich dads.
I got my hair done with katsu, and after showing him several pictures of the hairstyle I wanted it still did not come out anything like it. The makeup was nothing special, this place does not hire people that is worth your money. Go to a smaller salon with people who will take their time with you.
Will not be back here.

I recently visited John Barrett while in NYC for a girls weekend. I have been pretty unsatisfied with my salon experiences in Memphis, and since JB is the only floor in Bergdorf Goodman I haven’t patronized, I figured I’d give it a shot.
William did my color, while Steven did my cut. My hair has never looked better. William did a short consult and mostly wanted to know why I wanted a change — not what I wanted but more of what I didn’t want. The result is outstanding and worth every bit of the $ 325 color fee. His assistant also gave me some great «how-​tos» to avoid having to wash my hair daily, which I confess, I do.
Steven was meticulous and precise with my cut. I have long hair, and I told him I wanted to (mostly) keep the length but give my hair some shape. He opened up his bag of tools and went to work. Again, amazing. The $ 125 I paid for the cut was well-​spent.
Even though I do not live in the city, I will happily book a plane ticket to come back to JB for my next cut and color.

I recently took a HUGE risk and cut off 11 inches of my hair to donate to Locks of Love. Now, I haven’t had short hair since I was 12 and I HATE short hair and LOVED my long hair, but I decided that since it was for a good cause, I would make the sacrifice. There was no salon that I would entrust with such an important task other than John Barrett.
I had such a great experience at this salon. Kayley was very friendly, super nice and very experienced. I came after work so the salon was pretty empty and very relaxing. Since I hate short hair, I wasn’t expecting too much but was WOWED by the way my hair turned out. I liked that Kaley pushed me to layer it a bit instead of going for a straight bob. I love this haircut so much, that I’m even thinking of keeping it short for a little while longer instead of growing it out immediately.
I highly recommend John Barrett Salon and Kayley!