I've been to Color Haven a couple times now to have Susan (colorist) and Val (stylist) and they've done an amazing job! I went from pink hair, to neon green hair, to silver hair, with no hiccups at all! The atmosphere at Color Haven is super peaceful, and the people who work here are real pros who really work hard for their clients, and they always deliver. It's right in downtown Brooklyn, so they're plenty of great place to eat and shop when you get out with your new hair! Book with Susan!!! read more

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Not Curly Hair Friendly/Price Differed from Quoted Price I went to Color Haven two weeks ago and had my hair highlighted by Rina, the owner and sole stylist there. The price she charged me for my crown highlights differed by almost $40 from the price she told me two weeks earlier when I went in for a price quote. When I asked about the difference, she flared and said I'd used her electricity drying my hair. She had earlier said: "most of my curly clients leave with their hair wet." Unfortunately, I cannot do that in the winter plus I wanted her to see the highlights when they were dry. My hair did take a little over an hour to dry but I did it myself with her heat lamp and blow dryer, using my own styling products. Unfortunately, she does not have a bonnet dryer which is what really speeds up curly hair drying time. We had even previously discussed how long my hair took and she scheduled me early in the day so she could do other customers while I tended to it myself. I also cleaned the floor of hair when I was done. To say that I felt bad afterwards is an understatement and we did not even discuss how my highlights turned out. I sometimes do freelance work and the price I quote a client is the price I charge them. If I want to change the price, I will do it the next time we work together and explain why in advance. And I certainly don't flare in anger at a customer who asks politely about the change in price. read more

I went here to finally get my COVID hair dealt with- Rina did a great job at a reasonable price!

Rina was great! Took her time and made sure she understood what I wanted. My hair turned out really nice and I enjoyed my time there! I'll definitely be back. Thank you. read more

How I love thee, let me count the ways. Anthony is such a fantastic colorist, and takes so much time explaining the science behind the coloring process, how to achieve the results you want, and maintain them. He even offered to show me how to do my roots myself at home in between visits - when does that ever happen? I have never had so many compliments on my color, and I have never left a salon loving my hair as much as I did after my first visit to Color Haven. Yes, they are expensive, but like a tattoo - you get what you pay for. The only way this could be better is if they fed you champagne and strawberries - actually, Anthony, if you read this, please do so. read more

Color Haven is a truly lovely salon, and Anthony is straight up amazing. I've been getting my hair colored in Manhattan for the past 12 years by the same guy -- highlights, lowlights, single processes, and everything in between. He was great with color, but it was a very rushed, in-and-out experience. Not that I needed crazy pampering, but it made it harder to convince myself to schlep to Manhattan to get my color done. I found Color Haven on Yelp when, on a random Saturday, I woke up and impulsively decided that I wanted to get rid of all of my highlights and go dark. My friends thought I was kind of crazy doing this with a colorist I hadn't been to yet, and who I'd found off of Yelp. It could have been a disaster, I suppose. But seriously, Anthony is the best. The salon is quaint (between Atlantic & Pacific, btw-- not Atlantic & State), and I was the only client in there. Anthony took his time to talk to me about what I was thinking. We talked through my options, my questions, and concerns. I was worried that my blonde highlights would go reddish if I went dark-- he explained that his semi-permanent color wouldn't oxidize the way permanent does, and that this wouldn't be a problem. He was right. This guy knows his stuff when it comes to color. What was really nice, I thought, was his straight-up transparency with his rates. Before getting started, he told me what he would charge-- totally reasonable, especially compared to dreadful Manhattan prices-- and made sure I was comfortable with that before we proceeded. Once we agreed on the color and he started applying it, then we just gabbed for the rest of the time (Orange is the New Black, all the Oscar nominations, Brooklyn and its many changing neighborhoods). It was so fun! He's a warm, knowledgable, and really friendly guy. I cannot recommend this salon, or Anthony, enough. Seriously. Hands down. Go! read more

Simone has been coloring my hair for nearly ten years. I follow her expertise to each salon she goes, even Atlanta. I'm pleased she's back in a spot where she can cut the hair she's just beautifully colored. Color Haven is a great spot in Cobble Hill. read more

Color Haven is a beautiful, relaxing, fresh decoration and nice space. Anthony just gets it. He understand your needs and will tell you frankly whether this will work for you. AND he's so funny! Rina is so kind and welcoming, but she also knows how to give you some space, I love that! I decided I will go every 2 weeks from now on, just because i'm worth it! ;-) read more

I am happy I found this little-hidden gem. The price is right, the service is excellent, and Rina is truly personable. getting my hair done is very pleasant and relaxing. I have very fine hair but she manages to make them look good. It has been 4 months and still going strong. You know how hard it is to find your perfect hairdresser. read more

I LOVE this place. I found them on Yelp because I wanted to dump my overpriced stuffy salon. And I am soooo happy I did! This rave review is long overdue because they deserve great feedback! Anthony is my color guru! Simone knows how to cut catered to my needs. And lovely Lena styles me up. Not too mention they all have great personalities and make you feel at home. COME HERE. You won't be disappointed. read more

This place is awesome! Rina (owner) is so so personable and welcoming. Top rate services. I'm happy to claim to be a client. She is the best!!! read more

Anthony is the best colorist I have found since moving to NYC. He totally fixed my hair after it had been trashed by another stylist who had sold me on what an expert she was on color! I go from brunette to honey blonde every few years, but my latest changeover was a disaster! I came to Anthony quite upset with bleached out/orangey hair, and he has managed to transform it into a gorgeous dark honey gold. Which is all I wanted in the first place! I also appreciate that they are very reasonably priced, and have never tried to sell me any expensive hair products, which ALWAYS happens. In fact, they recommended me a $6 shampoo from a different shop! Love this place! Such a lucky find! read more

Anthony colored my hair, and did a good job covering the roots, and matching my naturally light brown color. What bothered me- as two other reviews mention- was how unclear the pricing was, and how much I ended up paying. They charged me for a single process, a toner (to blend the brown color applied to the roots to the rest of the hair, which always was included at other salons). Blow-drying was also extra (which I found out after)! It came to $140 plus tip! That is more expensive than the fanciest salons in Manhattan where I got the same stuff done. Color Haven: please be more transparent with your prices! Btw: Anthony responded to this, but I am not Shira (and do not have thick curly hair, nor did I get an ammoniac-free treatment, as far as I know). read more

After spending years at Manhattan salons, I stepped in to this neighborhood place about 5 months ago and boy am I happy I did. Rina, the owner, is one of the nicest, kindest service people I've met ever. She does a monthly single process for me and is constantly accommodating my crazy schedule -- always with a smile. She has great style and I always leave with a terrific blow out (definitely go for the blow out!), waves, etc. Today she did "tips" for my daughter and was so kind throughout the process and the results are unbelievable. I feel lucky every time I go here that I found the place. read more

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I love Rina! She is very professional and great at what she does. She has an excellent eye for what color works for you, & her rates are also probably the best in town especially when you consider you are getting Madison Ave quality work! So thrilled I found her! read more

I absolutely adore this place. It is very nice inside and so clean! Susan (colorist) is so amazing. I have gone through numerous different colors and the transition is always seamless. She really takes the time to talk to me about what I want and explains the whole process to assure me I'll be getting what I want. Val (stylist) is phenomenal. Her blowouts last for days and she is super gentle on the hair. I will forever recommend Color Haven for any hair needs! read more

I have been getting my hair colored by Susan for 10 years. I am always impressed by her professional and easy going manner. My hair color consistently comes out beautiful. If you need a change she will listen to your ideas and honestly tell you if your vision is doable. If she doesn't think it's right for you she has lots of options that you can choose from. The salon is a light and airy space with a peaceful atmosphere. It is in a great location! read more

Note to Anthony's clients: He is no longer at Color Haven. He has moved to a different salon in the neighborhood 1 block away.

Anthony is a hair coloring genius. I've been to so many people who don't listen to what YOU want and just do what they want. Not Anthony. He truly cares about his clients as people, and their hair :) Even now that I moved to NJ, I still trek back into Brooklyn to see him. read more

I would like to add my "here, here!" to the other positive comments left by several reviewers. I too have followed Anthony around because he is not only an expert at his craft, but he is such a dear-heart as well. I love the atmosphere at Color Haven, and Rina is a lovely woman who is extremely kind and thoughtful. You get the feeling that you are not just a customer, but a friend, which is something I value and appreciate about supporting local businesses. I highly recommend this salon. read more

If I could give more stars I would!!!! Rina is the best there is!!! She did an amazing job turning very dark hair to a very cool blond. She did the impossible to get it exactly as I wanted!!! The thing that I love about this salon is that every client is special, and Rina makes sure you leave happy. She is upfront with the price NO SURPRISES.Rina knows what she is doing and because she loves her job + her great sense of style the end result was an incredible look that made me feel great!!! She is an adorable person with contagious positive energy. You are not going to regret going there, she will make sure is worth your time and money! THANK YOU ver very much!!!! read more

I hesitated updating my review and potentially hurting someone's business, but after giving myself a few weeks to think it over, I decided I should share my second experience. Since writing my review, I've been back to Color Haven twice. A few weeks after my first visit, I came back for a bang trim with Annie, which is complimentary if you've gotten your hair cut and styled there. The bang trim was good, Annie was nice as ever, everything was totally a-ok. Probably about around a month or several weeks after my bang trim, I scheduled an appointment to get my hair colored. I wanted something more "fall" for the changing seasons and something more strawberry. Though most the hair colors I brought pictures of were definitely very red, I was sort of leaning towards a clearly edited photo of a woman whose hair was blonde with a very strawberry hue, though Anthony suggested I don't go that route since the color would fade very quickly. It made sense, so I went with red-red. Though I progressively grew to actively dislike the color after a few days, I will not blame that on him. What I am very upset with is that when I was about to get out my wallet to pay, Anthony somewhat awkwardly told me that the price I paid at my first visit was much lower than it should have been, and that they had wanted to call me and let me know the real price after writing my first review, but wasn't really sure how to tell me without it being awkward, and then proceeded to charge me $150 for my all-over color--50% more than I had paid the first time (100). They COULD have told me the price when I scheduled my appointment over the phone, when I had been in to get my bangs cut, or when I had walked in to the salon that day...all better options than telling me after I had procured a service that it was substantially more than I had paid the first time. To make matters worse, it was acknowledged by Anthony that he SHOULD have told me but didn't know when/what to say before, which suggests that he knew what he was doing was wrong. I understand if he undercharged or mischarged me before, or if he decided to raise his prices, but it isn't fair business to do that and not let a repeat client know before she gets another service. Just as he has the right to charge what he wants, I have the right to choose a place that is within my college-student budget, and I felt that when I was told upon paying that it was going to be so much more than I thought, I was robbed of that right to choose what I can afford. Sadly, I won't be back. (Also, the semi-permanent color faded unevenly within just a two weeks, and I can't justify paying 150 dollars for color that will just wash out). Also, I should note that Annie no longer works there. read more

Color Haven is a dream! Anthony has been coloring my hair for two years and I can't imagine seeing anyone else. He's been able to transform my hair from platinum to violet to red (and back again) with aplomb. He knows the science of color so well and is always learning new things in between visits. He's truly dedicated to his craft and he's a joy to visit every six weeks. I highly recommend him! read more

I'm so happy to have found my new colorist Anthony! I've had years and years of horrible experiences and no one knowing exactly how to do my color, and now I can finally say I have found my man! Anthony I will follow you forever! He is not only super talented and a hair color genius, he's also the sweetest, kindest soul who touched me right away with his sincerity and genuine need to make me happy and to leave content and more than satisfied. I had a very complicated color to achieve and he is the ONLY person to date that has been able to get me there. I recommend Anthony with all of my might. He's simply the best. The BEST!!!! read more

Anthony has been highlighting my hair for several years now. He is terrific, skilled, friendly and fun. If you need your hair colored, highlighted or fixed - this is the guy to see! read more

What a great find! Came here on a whim after seeing the reviews and I am sooo happy I did. My hair is naturally dark brown taken up to blonde for the past few years and the past 2 salons I've been to have butchered my roots growth (blonde color didn't match, too streaky of highlights etc) I was looking to tone it down to a brown to blonde ombré so I scheduled an appt with Anthony. After walking out of this salon I felt amazzing with the way my hair looked, felt and was styled. Anthony is amazing- he is super caring, attentive and a perfectionist when it comes to color. I highly recommend him and the salon! read more

This place is great! Anthony is so sweet and he really understands color. He's great at listening while still offering his expertise. Highly recommend Color Haven! read more

Anthony is a color wizard. I've been going to him, and only him, since 2007. And despite the fact that I live in LA, my trips to NY always include him. Anthony not only knows how to color and treat hair, but his expertise allows him to tell you what type of coloring will work with your texture. As a Latina with thick, curly hair, he knows what products work best in my hair; while also making me look my very best. Aside from his genius knowledge about coloring, he is a true gem. Anthony is professional and personable...and anybody that meets him, automatically loves him. I'm so happy that Anthony now has his own salon because I just know that he will be creating a mini hair cult in Cobble Hill. I recommend Color Haven, hands-down! read more

Rina is a great stylist. So happy to have this place close to my house!

Going to a new colorist is often scary, especially if you are very particular about your shade of blond, and have a big event right around the corner. I booked my appointment with Simone and came into a very pretty, very comfortable salon that is conveniently located on Clinton and Atlantic. Simone was friendly, and very patient and really spent the time to understand what I wanted. The single process was lovely! A warm shade of blond that perfectly matched my highlights and my skin tone. I'm a seriously happy camper. Since it was my first visit, they offered me a free blowout, which was a nice touch. The color and wonderful styling makes me think I'll be returning soon! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Anthony. He is the crème de la crème of hair color. A true artist and just so amazingly talented. I am so happy to have found him a few years ago- I would NEVER ever go to anyone else again. I have been to "top" salons (Frederic Fekkai, Serge Normant, Bumble & Bumble etc) and they don't even come close. People compliment my hair at least twice a week! The compliments are endless and I have one person to thank. He is truly gifted at what he does. I am ecstatic that he has opened a salon at such a convenient location. Did I also mention that he has a heart of gold? He is the most genuine man you'll ever meet. My heart and hair belong to Anthony! read more

Great experience and color by Anthony. I came in asking for a very natural look (caramel highlights) and left very satisfied and happy that I got the exact color I asked for. Thank you Anthony! read more

I have passed this place many times and today I thought I would try it. I called and got an appointment same day at the time I had free. I met Reena. She listed to what I wanted. I love my color, highlights and cut. I will definitely go back! read more

Hidden Gem! This place was just what I needed, to step away from my busy life and relax. Complimentary tea! Soft music! Rina was very sweet and also had great but not pushy suggestions. Probably my very favorite part was that she doesn't try to sell you a ton of products, something many other salons spend the entire haircut doing. Instead I got the chance to relax and enjoy the space. And my haircut was absolutely perfect, a Valentines gift to myself. read more

Love the service there. I came in with a difficult task and Ina did an amazing job. She made sure it was done right regardless of time and kept the price she told me initially. I'm super happy with my platinum highlights. read more

I love this place. It's so mellow and comfortable there and Rina is the nicest person ever. Ever since I've been going to Color Haven I've been getting compliments on my hair (color and cut). Rina, the owner, is not only nice, she has a good eye and has given me great suggestions for my hair. read more

Rina is spectacular and so very sweet! Great cut, fantastic color correction and a really good blowout too! I've found my new hair home!

I moved to NYC two years ago and would travel 3+hrs to have my hair done when heading back home for a visit. I would go to my friend (and hair stylist)for a long time to have my hair done. I live very close to this salon and I decided after reading great reviews to try it out. So glad I did! Rina and Anthony are very welcoming and professional! Rina covered my roots(gray) gave my hair a polish, blew it dry and I love it! I have had lots of compliments and my hair feels amazing. I made another appointment with Rina for next month to have the same color etc.. Great place to go! Rina and Anthony are great. read more

This review is my experience from months ago, after having gone to someone else for color 3 months back I noticed how much cheaper and nicer another colorist did my hair compared to this salon. I came in here wanting some ombre with some balayage or highlights to blend we'll with the ombre. Anthony did not listen to anything I had said and just did the "ombre" that was so subtle that you barely noticed it and I paid 300$ for it( I was naive then) Now he is a very nice guy n I did like it at first but when I came to realize it I paid 300$ for something no one can even notice and also the front my hair was way too light of a blonde than the rest of my "ombre" it almost looked white! I was mortified everyone I knew thought it looked like white hairs. nicely I came back and told him I had wanted him to add some more color and blend the front of my hair and tone down the white blonde he'd put on. nicely enough he did it for free but I walked out looking the same way I left the first time I didn't wanna say anything so I just said my thanks and walked out. This is months later I'm writing this after going to an awesome colorist and she did my color amazing!! Great blonde ombre with some highlights and it was twice as cheaper than some subtle strips on my hair. I will never come to hipsterville in Brooklyn to do anything on my hair. Other than tht they're very nice people but idk if they really listen to their customers read more

Please do not let Rina come near you with scissors! I live near this color shop and needed a bang trim. She is the only person there who cuts hair so I gave her a try. She said she was afraid to make them too short. I said "Please don't!...I have wavy hair so please go slowly and leave them touching my brows." In four snips she cut straight across and left me with bangs that are literally 1" above my eyebrows. (I just measured.) I now have "1st grade picture", bowl-style bangs. I did not want to write a bad review but really felt that I had no choice but to warn my neighbors. read more