Mudhoney Hair Salon

Went to Mudhoney for the first time to get a last-​minute color and cut from Hayden before my sister’s wedding. I could not be happier. I’ve never gotten more compliments on my hair… and they just keep coming! Love, love, love.

I went there to get some highlights in my hair. It is now completely destroyed and falling. I called and they did «fix» my hair (cutting them shorter as the hair cut was horrible due to the fact that the ends have just fallen off), but it doesn’t change the fact that the remaining blond in my hair is still falling, dry and horrible. I have to apply oil on it every morning to prevent more from breaking. It is a nightmare. My hair grows very slowly and I’ll probably be stuck with this for 2 years unless I want to shave my head. No apologies or refund or discount of any kind was offered to me. I feel like I paid $ 300 to have my hair destroyed. Thanks so much! (Oh, and here is the Unilocal review you requested by the way)

I found Mudhoney by chasing down a girl on the street with an amazing haircut and asking where she got her hair did. She pointed me to Tara (or Terra??? Can’t spell) and wow. WOW. Let’s start with the fact that I have curly hair and this in itself means someone needs to be really savvy and talented to cut it so I don’t look like I have a pyramid head. I’d been going to Ouidad for a while, but they just made my hair boring. My hair is amazing now. People have stopped me on the street to compliment my hair. Everyone loves my hair — except for my mom but SHE DOESN“T UNDERSTAND. The cut is so beautiful and unique and stylish and I have bangs (!!!) and they are amazing. I love my hair. Plus she gives me free bang trims and goes out of her way to make sure everything looks good when I come in for that touch-​up. I love my hair so much. Mudhoney, you are the coolest! I feel cool by association getting my haircut with y’all. Thank you xxx

Hayden is the best! I have had trouble finding a stylist who can do my hair the way I like where I currently live, but went to Mudhoney while visiting New York. Hayden knew exactly what I wanted, even though I could not articulate it that well, and most importantly knew how to make me look great! He was also really fun to talk to, and as a Baltimore area native, I appreciated the picture of Divine on his mirror.

I’ve been seeing Hayden for two years now. He transformed my $ 8 Supercuts mop of hair into something refined, a little edgy and super stylish multiple times. (He’s also an amazing colorist!!) Couldn’t have hoped for anyone better!

I’ve been getting my hair cut –and colored — by Michael, the owner, for 25 years and never once have I strayed. Before this, I went to an upper east salon that charged out the wazoo and didn’t even compare to Michael’s talent and the quality of the cut… his work is extraordinary

Ray is awesome, best haircuts ever!
I’m seeing him for 3 years now, and he always makes me so happy. He usually cuts like 5 years off of me looks wise.
I have long hair, and he does a great layer thing to it. The cuts hold up forever and are easy to style by myself.
Also, I’ve always had the problem in the past, that I could never grow my hair really long, because the hair stylists would cut it too short. Not with Ray. He keeps the length. Even if I believe my ends are broken and a good chunk needs to come off, he somehow manages to keep it long AND make it healthy again.
I recommend not to tell him what to do, because he has great taste and will know what looks best.
Besides all that he’s a very cool guy — should that matter to you.
I like all the staff I ever dealt with, very friendly. I thought it would be more expensive, otherwise I would have come way earlier.

I love it here, and I love Ray. I am the kind of person who cuts their own hair, but after going to see Ray– never again. He is magic and dresses like a pirate. All of the people who work at Mudhoney are incredibly friendly and interesting. I wish my hair grew faster so I could have an excuse to go there more often. Simply wonderful.

RAY is the best. I literally go in and give pretty much no direction apart from cut it and color it and each time it’s amazing and lasts and I get tons of compliments and it’s easy to style and grows out beautifully. And let me tell you it’s been short, long, mid length, highlighted, roots touched up, brunette, red, blonde. Nails it every time no matter the look.

I don’t know why I didn’t write a review for my beloved Terra sooner. I’ve been her client since 2008, and I have never been in a faithful relationship with anyone else before her! Yes, I’m the type who’s ALWAYS searching for the next best thing (and Terra knows it too! Ha!). With other people, I felt that I had to watch what they were doing with my hair. I became paranoid because some previous hairstylists surprised me within a split of a second; obviously I never went back to them. Ever since I found Terra… I felt at ease. Now I just come in and let her do whatever she wants with my hair cuz I trust her that much! We’ve done some funky styles before! She’s just amazing!!! And she gets me! We all are looking for that one person, and Terra is that person for me!

Went to Brandon for a partial highlight and he did an amazing job! Would definitely recommend to a friend and already have. For a blonde, finding a new salon can be nerve wracking. A lot of times people don’t use enough foils and it comes out streaky, or can lead to damage. Brandon used a lot of foils and my highlights looked completely natural. Also only $ 160, which in New York is a great deal. Will be returning regularly!
Note: cash only.

I dig this place. Jenny’s the shit. Only person in the city I trust to bleach my dark brown hair.

Ray, always Ray, only Ray. His haircuts have to be the best in the city.

I went in just yesterday for the first time to Mudhoney and I honestly can say that this was hands down one of the best haircuts/​salon experiences I’ve ever had. I went from extremely long hair to a bob (at least 10 inches are gone). Ray is unbelievable. I’ve gotten more compliments on my hair in the last 24 hours than I ever have! The staff is friendly and relaxed (even for someone like me who was rather nervous to do such a dramatic cut!)
I would recommend Mudhoney and Ray to anyone and everyone in the market to get a new do. Can’t wait to return!

First time I’ve had «a guy.» Ray is awesome. Gets it right every time, yet manages to tweak things just enough for it to feel like it’s something fun and different from the last. Love this place in general. Laid back, no fluff, just good work.

I usually go to Graceland in Brooklyn, but my girl just left there, so I figured I’d try Mudhoney. I got an appointment quickly. I wanted a trim, but was also open to suggestions for a new style. Also needed highlights and thought about some pastel pink for a change.
The space is tiny and only two stylists were working. Two dudes were hanging out in the back. One girl was sleeping (!!) by the window. Not sure if she was a stylist or just someone hanging out.
My stylist was nice. She suggested highlights and a trim, due to the limitations I had (not too much cut off, not to many layers…) I asked for pastel pink and she told me they don’t carry the color, but could go get it from Ricky’s. She also said I could easily do it myself, because it fades out after a few shampoos. I was thankful for that. Money saved.
The guy who did the shampoo was fun, but he didn’t wash his hands between smoking and washing my hair. That grossed me out a little.
Speaking of smoking: At some point I noticed a strong weed smell. I’m not a fan and I don’t think it’s professional to smoke in a salon. I realize I’m not going too a high end salon, but to a rather hip one, but I’m not cool with the weed smell. I don’t want that in my hair and clothes.
I paid $ 250, which I thought was a lot, considering that the highlights were not foils and the lack of hygiene.
And it’s cash only — SKETCHY!

I am a very laid back person, low maintenance most of the time but every so often I decide to give my inner Pin up ‘play time’ and I always come to see Tara. She is a very sincere and amazing stylist.
This is my 3^rd year coming to Mudhoney.
In 2 weeks I am trying out a Keratine treatment over at the Kenmare shop.
Its cash-​only

Ray at Mudhoney is my secret weapon in awesome hair. After trying every hair place under the sun for years, I stumbled upon Ray one day and was amazed at first by his technical precision and eventually by how beautiful all his haircuts grew out. Oh btw, I get compliments all the time about my hair.
My friends will tell you that I’m picky about most things in life, but I’m especially really really picky about haircuts since I’m too lazy to do anything except get a great haircut. Ray’s amazing haircut from like 4+ months ago (sorry, I promise to visit very soon) STILL looks so great that someone just asked me where I got it cut.
Also, I’m usually too lazy to schlep in but Ray does free fringe trims which always look better than my home attempts, so I totally recommend that you only let Ray touch your hair.
P. S. Ray briefly left town and I was totally traumatized and tried all kinds of other places people raved about but generally felt empty until he came back. No one gives haircuts like Ray.

I’ve been coming here off and on for probably about three years, and Ray has always made me feel (and look!) like a total rockstar. I am not actually a rockstar (except in my imagination) but having a great haircut gets you halfway there.
This is where you come when you’re looking for something new and different and it needs to be right. Recently I went in with shoulder-​length hair that hasn’t seen a real style in about two years, in desperate need of a change, and left with choppy layers and long swooshy bangs. We started off talking about what I had in mind and fine-​tuning my vague ideas into something that would work with my hair.
The final plan was a little different than what I’d been imagining, but is also a lot more «me,» more punk rock than pin-​up. Specifically, I am by nature the kind of lady who washes her hair, towels it dry, and forgets about it. I felt ready to make the jump to a cut I would need to take care of, but even with the bangs and everything I can be ready to go in about 15 minutes. This cut looks good a little messy, and Ray gets the credit for making it work that way.
As usual, I couldn’t be happier with my new cut!

I have the best hair team in all of NYC… Nyaa nyaa nyaa nyaa nyaa! Well I did… Corvette, who used to work on the road with Madonna and was constantly busy with other projects has ventured off like the true butterfly he was. A true artiste, he has now opened up a place called Graceland in Brooklyn. I do plan on both checking out and supporting his new venture someday. I would definitely recommend him as he gives great scissor action and his bubbly + down to earth and humble persona are worthy of nothing but success. I’m sure you will be hooked. Review of Corvette’s Graceland coming once I get off my happy ass and have a second to check his new stomping grounds out. Shouldn’t be too long now as loyal has always been the name of my game.
Now about… TERRA *name in lights*
She’s a colorist superstar! My hair has been able to do things I didn’t even know were possible… For example, my hair never grew past a certain length. Now it is way past that length and I’m putting it through more than I ever have before… What’s unbelievable to me is that my hair isn’t thrashed after all of this. In fact, it’s silky strong and platinum blonde of all colors. I’m in shock! I was frequently told by another hairdresser that if I ever went platinum my hair would crawl up off my head and die. Not so… Or at least not so if you trust your tresses to Terra. Terra is the answer to all of your hair prayers. I highly recommend her. She’s as good as it gets and I’ve experienced the best of the best. I love her spunky personality and energy in addition to all of her talent!
So in short, Terra & Corvette were my official NY beautifying team. Corvette went bye bye but left forwarding instructions. And Terra…
Terra’s right here, still at Mudhoney and also capable of doing great cuts and color. I use Terra for both now. Happy Ending! :)
Oh and the owner of this salon has the cutest Chinese Crested dog I’ve ever seen in my life. I’m obsessed with him to the point where I secretly fantasize about dognapping him. Shhh! Don’t tell Gucci (my 5 pound papillon attack dog)! ;)