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    District 87

    4.7 (76 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - District 87

    Blowout

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    Color only

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    Haircut

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    Eli O.

    Long story short, I have known Chi for more than 7 years! I found him when he was working in Bianchi's hair salon. I've spent thousands of dollars trying to fix my hair after a shitty hair stylist bleached it, leaving stains all over my hair. Since then, I have never let someone touch my hair again. My hair is ash blond and healthy, thanks to Chi!!! He is the one and only. He's truly the best hairstylist in NYC!

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    Alison C.

    WOW..... just moved to Manhattan and took my time finding a salon that could make me blond and Ernesto did just that and more!!!! Highly recommend coming to Ernesto his technique is incomparable. Not to mention my hair was left silky smooth.

    Jen C.

    Have been going to Chi for 6(!!!) years for a reason! He knows how to create beautiful and dimensional blondes on even the darkest of hair. Chi switches things up slightly with every session but always achieves perfect results. I get compliments on my hair multiple times a week, it's that legit. The salon itself is also a gorgeous and massive space. You can't go wrong with any of the stylists here. But I specifically recommend Chi if you have almost black hair and are looking to go light.

    Elaine C.

    Found this salon through Salon Apprentice ad and if you don't know what Salon Apprentice is, then well you are missing out honey! You save money and you also help build an apprentice's portfolio at the same time! I love me a good deal and I'm on a budget too. I knew that this salon had some of the best owners who work on balayage/foilyage so I emailed JC right away once I saw the ad because I had no doubt that the apprentices would be taught well. Upon arrival, I notice that the salon was massive with a super cool hip vibe! Loved how it looks! Close to the Bowery St station on the J too. Upon arrival, I was temp checked and used sanitizer then I was able to put away my coat and use the rest room before seated. The hairstylists/clients were socially distanced and wearing masks. My hair hasn't been touched with dye since Feb 2019 nor cut since Dec 2019 so I have been overdue for one. Prior to the appointment, JC asked for inspo photos which I provided + he got to work! Chopped of 3-4 inches of old dyed hair, thinned my super thick hair and gave my hair the texture and color I wanted. JC was super sweet and always checked in. The end result was so good! I was very happy with how it turned out! The color makes me look tan too, which I'm not mad about! LOL This salon also has a selfie area with a ring light to show off your new hair! I need to get myself a ring light! LOL Be mindful that you will be here for at least 4 hours if you are going to do a whole transformation! Make sure to bring snacks! Overall, I would definitely come back as JC is talented and so are the rest of the stylists here at District87. You won't be disappointed!

    Jaela P.

    I book a single hair coloring and instead receive an extremely messed up dye job. I even had set up a consultation, so you could assume that anything that couldn't be done would be explained to me right? Wrong. All these people want are money and lack the training to do (specifically women of color's) hair. I paid almost $300 just for me to dye my hair back to black after this and they refuse to refund me, as per their "policy" that is not listed anywhere :) Unless you want to essentially have to go somewhere else, or just have damaged hair in general, do not come here. Also, the owner took an entire month to get back to me because she was on vacation and couldn't be bothered. She has vacation money, but apparently not enough to refund me :)

    Ally M.

    I have been going to Chi for a few years now since his previous salon, Bianchi. He is truly an expert on bleaching and toning dark Asian hair. Over the years, I have gone from an ashy brown to a neutral golden bronde and my hair is still very healthy! Chi makes sure to take his time to ensure the roots and overall blend are always seamless, as well. The salon is very spacious and in a great location. Chi sometimes brings his adorable dogs as well which is always a treat!

    Black to multi-layered brown
    Jess S.

    update: within a few months, my hair was left super brittle, dry, and prone to tangles. it is now at the point of snapping every time i shower. This was my first time bleaching my hair and I was pretty worried about maintaining the integrity of my hair, and Ernesto assured me they use the gentlest bleach. However, my hair has been in a fragile and very distressed state since the coloring. (My friend who has bleached her hair for years went to him per my recommendation, and also experienced so much damage that she went back to her old colorist to correct it.) When I reached out to him about it, he immediately said it was "environmental and not chemical" and blamed poor aftercare - i was a little taken aback. he doesnt know how much time and care i put into my care, but what was important was that he didnt care to know. so. If you are worried about the integrity of fine/sensitive hair, i would recommend trying someone else who spends much more care, or has much more experience, with maintaining the integrity of fine hair. If I come in asking not to go too light because Im worried, maybe it isnt the best idea to encourage them to go lighter, etc.

    Carla L.

    (Thursday, 8/19/21) Finally was able to visit this salon! First off, it's a beautiful space- it's so clean, open and very spacious. It's very modern & everyone is so friendly and accommodating. My mom & I have had our hair done with Sofiya back in 2018-19 when they still had Bianchi salon. It had been a while, so it was nice to see her again! My mom had a half-head balayage with Sofiya and I had an in between half/full head balayage with Sonia. In Feb 2020 pre-covid, we each had our balayage at another salon we tried nearby us and both my mom's and my hair became dry. The ends were especially more dried out from over-bleaching & the products they used. Mine was more dried out because they had to re-do mine because the color was way too light. By this time, the color has faded a bit/toned down so it was time for something new! I was glad to come here and have Sonia work her magic to fix/add some fresh color and dimension to my hair after a long while. My appointment ended up being changed to an hour later, but it was totally understandable; Sonia was so nice and apologetic about it and both she & Cathy notified me beforehand. So I had time to chat & watch Sofiya get started with my mom's hair. Sonia was so sweet to talk to & she took a look at some pics of what I was going for, took the time to assess my hair and discuss ideas, which I liked! We decided on a bit subtle chocolate color but with light enough areas & face framing to still be noticeable. At first, I thought it turned out a little too subtle, but then as they blow dried and styled my hair at the end, I could see the color start to pop and it was what I was looking for! Diego was very good at styling my hair and I appreciated the time he took to do so. My mom was going for a warmer tone from her previous color. Sofiya was the one who suggested she could achieve the results with even a half-head balayage& she was right! The perfect amount of color was there and we both loved how it turned out- it really brightens when in the natural sunlight. Sofiya took the time to style her hair too and in the end, came out so beautiful! We love how our hair feels after they style our hair. It's a such a contrast to our experience at the previous salon we went to. I think it's the quality of the products they use plus the care they take with each client's hair. Thank you so much again to Sofiya and Sonia for taking care of us and we look forward to visiting you guys again!! Can't wait to see this team & salon grow!!

    Alex J.

    Chi is the bomb! Not only is he funny, but extremely talented and knowledgeable about his craft. He is honest and will be direct with how genuinely far he can take your hair. He managed to take me from a medium level 6 to golden blonde in my first session with him, all while preserving the integrity of my hair! Haven't looked back since. He now has taken me to an icy, stark balayage ombré that I'm obsessed with and receive compliments like crazy about, even from strangers off the street! If you want high-quality, cutting edge, yet effortless hair- this place is for you. With Chi and Sofiya the helm, you cannot go wrong. They truly pour their love and energy into what they do, all while making their clients feel like family. JC and Sonia are is also truly amazing and deserve a shout out. Everyone here vibes and works so well together; you can't help but always want to get your hair done here! Great energy, great people, and tremendous talent - overall A+++ experience all around.

    Hien T.

    Chi is a blonde expert! He's able to lift my dark brown hair to blonde in one session. The blend is perfect and my hair does not feel fried after. I've been going to him for three years. He never disappoints

    Before
    Lauren A.

    Abby was AMAZING. Due to a bad bleach incident years ago I had to stop coloring my hair for almost two years and am frequently told by other stylists they can't achieve the color I'm looking for, so I'm always left with hair that's too warm and not light enough. I was able to get a same day appointment due to a cancellation. She listened to exactly what I wanted and achieved the tone I wanted and my hair doesn't feel brittle or dried out. Plus she is super sweet. So happy I found her!!

    My old Black Hair (before Chi's Magic)
    Jackeline T.

    I had my first hair dying experience at this Salon! And I can tell you I was so nervous to do it but I had heard about them from Tik Tok and my nurse friends also recommended the salon, so I took a chance on Chi! And I am SO HAPPY with the results! He was very attentive and nice and made me feel super comfortable sitting in his chair. He recommended a cut before I dyed it and I showed him a couple pictures of what I was thinking for color and he gave me his suggestion which I loved and trusted him to do. So I posted my before (black hair) to chocolate brown hair and I will be coming back in later months to get it lightened just in time for summer! Everyone at the salon was super nice including Janet and Ernesto!

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    Janet and Chi are amazing!! So kind and fun. My hair is so much healthier and brighter. Truly brought my blonde back to life

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    Janet is amazing! She listens to exactly what I want and always love seeing her. Best haircut as always :)

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    Ernesto did an amazing job with my blonde! I'm so happy with the result and will be returning

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    4.6(80 reviews)
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    MASAKI !! I get my Japanese straight perms done here and honestly... it's amazing. My hair has…read morenever been so smooth and straight, & it stays that way. He's so good at what he does ... very detail-oriented !! My ends are healthy, my hair is shiny & it keeps growing .. I'm so pleased The salon is in a building w many other business .. it is small, quaint, & really cute. It has a calm, relaxing vibe. I recommend !!

    Updating my review: I used to come here because the haircuts were strong, but over time the…read moreexperience deteriorated significantly. Appointments became rushed, started late, and lacked even basic professionalism. You're barely greeted when you walk in, and the overall tone makes it feel like you're inconveniencing them just by being there. I told them multiple times I had a head injury from a concussion and the lack of care was very concerning how abrasively they washed and handled my head. My most recent appointment was a complete failure. I asked for a warm, golden brown and came prepared with multiple reference photos. While the color was processing, I clearly flagged that it was pulling purple. That concern was dismissed, and the product was left on longer. The result was the darkest my hair has ever been, almost black with a cool, purple hue. The exact opposite of what I requested. The color job is all mismatched, the lower part of my hair significantly darker, the roots are sloppy and uneven. When I pointed this out, the response was defensive and dismissive. At one point, I was sarcastically asked if I wanted to "bleach it," which is an inappropriate and careless suggestion for already fine hair. It was mind blowing to have this handled so poorly and then be rushed through a cut that does not look anywhere close to the quality of the past cuts. I followed up requesting a refund, given that this will take months to correct and fade, and received no response for over 48 hours. It's not even about the money - it's about the severe lack of respect. What's most surprising is that this level of defensiveness and lack of accountability was unacceptable, especially after such a grave mistake. Instead of thoughtful adjustment and ownership, the response was dismissive in the moment and silent afterward. Mistakes happen. How they're handled is what defines a business. This was not handled well. NYC has no shortage of salons that can deliver both technical skill and professionalism. This is not one of them. Updating this with a pic and additional NYC HAIR SALON SEO terms so future customers are warned since the salon has decided to block me after no satisfactory resolution. The pic at the top right was me pre-hair f*** up. Only come to this salon if you'd like to come home and cry.

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    4.5(299 reviews)
    1.9 miMidtown West
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    Within the first 5 mins of sitting down for a "consultation", I was told I have frizzy puffy hair…read morein the back, and I needed a perm asap. This was their "best advice for me" and that I should come back and get both together. I only needed a haircut and this was the only chance I got (I am a SAHM with 2 kids and minimal backup except this day) so I said I would consider it but I need a cut now. It was 6 months since my last. That must have just not been the right thing to say bc I was judged, insulted during the entire session and I got the worst haircut of my life. I can't even get it fixed because it is so much shorter than I wanted. There are huge "texture" discrepancies all over my hair, the most obvious being in the back near my neck. There's also a strand of hair far longer than the entire length of my bob cut. I don't even understand how this happened. I'm so traumatized. I would never recommend this place and will never ever come back. I really had 1 chance to get a cut as a treat to myself, since I really don't have extra time to spare. And now I have to live with this until it grows out, definitely more than 6 more months. If I could give -1000 stars, I would. Please do yourself a favor and find a salon that can do a nice cut for long AND SHORT hair. WITHOUT A PERM TO MAKE IT ALL STRAIGHT FIRST. The skill level here is just so sub par. I could have done it myself.

    I used to come often but my hair stylist is no longer here, I got a haircut recently and tried a…read morenew stylist Ara. I haven't cut my hair in 6 months and I have really long straight natural hair so you can say it is a blank canvas. This is probably one of the worst haircut I have gotten in years compared to other places that are in different price ranges. Leaving the salon it looked good styled but when I went home to wash it and had more time to look without it curled I saw really choppy layers and the length is much shorter than i wanted. For a cut I paid $107-110 not including tips and expected a decent cut for that amount. Truly disappointing as holidays are coming up and I have been wearing a hat to cover up, cannot wait for this to grow out but will take months. Ara was really sweet and nice but I don't think the skills were there.

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    5.0(58 reviews)
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    This place has cute gentlemen with good hair and cute ladies with cute style. Don't know the names…read moreof the dudes who helped dye my hair but they were nice and did all the work without me having to think about the process. I nearly fell asleep in the chair and woke up with the job done. It's very pricey but I was comfortable the whole time. So, great service but expect a sad wallet if it's not in your price range. That said, pretty standard pricing for the location. If you're going to bleach your hair, you'd probably get the most out of it by trying a funky cool color but I just like the natural look. There's a discount if you have student ID. Would recommend this place.

    Kelvin is my now my go-to stylist after my friend recommended me to him. She's also been going to…read morehim for awhile and after my first haircut with him, I can genuinely say it was one of the best haircuts Ive ever had - it was exactly what I wanted and I walked away feeling so happy with the results. I went back recently to bleach my hair and I was so shocked by how good it came out - and in only 4-5 hours! He's definitely a professional and knows what he's doing especially when it comes to dying/bleach/toning and cutting short Asian hair to fit my face shape. I rarely need to tell him to fix or that I'm not satisfied with my hair; I trust his process and he's never failed me.

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    3.8(463 reviews)
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    I decided last minute that I wanted to have my hair blown out a mere 3 hours before a work party…read more I looked into pricing at Ulta and Dry Bar and then happened upon Luxe Den which was literally around the corner from where I work. I walked in at 330 and walked out a little past 4 with a fresh blow out. The woman who did my hair was pleasant. I didn't want anything involved, and my blowout was no frills. She gave me nice volume with the velcro rollers. For $55, it's definitely worth stopping here for a blowout.

    BUYER BEWARE. Do NOT book with this business. I purchased a Groupon for the Silver Couples Spa…read morePackage worth $450 as an anniversary gift for my boyfriend to celebrate us in a romantic setting. I scheduled my appointment for 1/20 at noon and confirmed. I did not expect for an unseen circumstance where I needed to call that morning to ask if I'm able to have a grace period and come in slightly later to accommodate my appointment. The merchant refused to provide a different time and also didn't allow me to reschedule. This, marked my Groupon code as falsely "redeemed" although I did not get to enjoy the experience or attend and left me with no option of reschedule or refund. I contacted Groupon stating all of the above and the response from the business in their defense to NOT provide me with the refund I am entitled to was by lying. The merchant stated that I called 25 minutes before when I have receipts and proof that I called that morning at 9:50am to notify and attempt to recieve resolution and never ever anticipated such a conflict for an easy problem. All I need initially was to reschedule for a later time or date. My partner and I both work 9-5pm and this was the only day we had available and they couldn't make a small adjustment. I am now fighting for a refund of over $300 because the business lied.

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