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Leo Chau

5.0 (238 reviews)
ModerateHair Stylists
Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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Cut and color

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Balayage
Lynn N.

I've been going to Leo for a few years now and completely trust him to take care of my hair to the point where I just go with his recommendations. Leo is very sweet and offers tips on how to take care of my hair. I would whole heartedly recommend him if you are looking for a new hair stylist!

Trang B.

What I love most about my experience with Leo is that he values time. Leo works both professionally & efficiently and his quality of work is impeccable. I got a cut + foilyage from Leo and he is a true master & hair alchemist. I appreciate his honesty, knowledge, and patience in guiding me through his entire process. Leo takes the time to suggest color & cut that will compliment your skin tone/facial structure. 1000% would recommend Leo for your next hair appointment!!

My hair turns out great with Leo every time! Leo really knows what he's doing and I've found that he strikes a great balance with providing suggestions to suit your appearance while listening to what you want, for example suggesting cooler toned hair for my cool toned complexion. I've received compliments on how blended my balayage is. Definitely recommend Leo for both your color and cut needs!

Jennifer S.

Leo is the best hair colorist and I've been going to him for 3+ years now for balayage! What stands out about Leo is that he really takes the time to explain the process and help you understand what works for your hair type, complexion, lifestyle, etc. I can always trust him to do an amazing job and he's an expert at how to add dimension to Asian / dark hair. I love that he intentionally creates long lasting beautiful results and doesn't pressure you to come back constantly for toning (although it will help your hair if you do)! My hair always fades very naturally and he uses high quality products so my hair is never too damaged. If you're looking for a stylist to do balayage, definitely go to Leo because you won't be disappointed!

A.K. L.

Leo is one of the best hair stylists I've been to in NYC! I had a certain color in mind that I wanted, but he recommended a slightly different shade of brown. While this doesn't seem like a big deal, I loved how attentive he was and the time he took to explain to me what he thought would be best based on my skin color. It's easy to mess up a subtle balayage, but he did a great job and cut! Beautiful studio, which is surrounded with great cafes like Le Phin and Coffee Project while you wait. Highly recommend Leo and his assistant James!

my most recent appointment with Leo

I've been going to Leo for over 3 years now and I cannot imagine letting anyone else touch my hair. My appointments always take a few hours because of the double process but I never feel annoyed or bored about it because Leo always provides snacks, tea, and good conversation. He also explains everything he's doing which is super informative. I usually get the same general color and cut but sometimes with cool new twists he tries out like different colored tips, roots, or highlights. Worth it every time :)

Kris B.

I found Leo from help reviews and I am so glad that I did! He is absolutely fantastic! I contacted him as soon as I got to NYC, and was able to get an appointment quickly due to another client that needed to reschedule. When I first got to the appointment, Leo gave a great consultation. He had seen my hair in photos and came up with a couple of options for what would work best. He is very thoughtful with this ideas and explains them thoroughly. He's brilliant with color. We came up with a short term and long term plan for my hair, which considered natural color, texture, length, and style preferences. The color and cut turned out absolutely beautiful, and Leo gave me some great advice on maintaining it, including recommendations on tools, products, etc. that are color friendly. I'm so happy to have found him, and I'll definitely be back!

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Linda F.

One of my good friends found Leo on instagram and did her research. She spoke highly of him and her hair looked beautiful! I just went two weeks ago and I loved the way my hair turned out! Everyone also complimented how healthy and beautiful my hair looked. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, friendly hair stylist contact Leo for an appointment. The only con is you will not be able to get an appointment immediately expect to wait about a month or so. Other than that I found "the one".

I've been going to Leo for almost 3 years now. Leo is always so accommodating and kind. He definitely cares a lot about your hair health and has so much knowledge. Recently, I wanted to switch up from my usual highlights. Leo provided me with recommendations that match well with my skin tone with the the colors I wanted. I am so happy with the color he recommended me and I LOVE the outcome.

Rebecca M.

I've been back to see Leo many times since my last review, and each time has been just as amazing of an experience! Leo always surprises me with his amazing creativity, care for me and my hair, and unbeatable knowledge. I always look forward to my next appointment If you're looking for an amazing cut & colorist - Leo is the one!

Beautifully done ash brown and chocolate brown balayage

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Ask the Community - Leo Chau

How much would a full highlight be?

It will be 360-440 . Price subject to change by length , density and target shade.

How to make an appointment?

Hello , you could message to book here or dm on imstagram @leothehairalchemist .

Hi, how much would it be to bleach my male black hair and then dye it ash grey?

Hi Felix , to better accommodate you and a closer price quote . Could you send us a photo of your hair and some reference photos. Thank you

Hi. How much is a single process root touch up?

Hi Laura , it will be 140-180.

Hi there, how much for the hair cut and treatment?

Hi there , the price of Haircut is 70-100+ .

How much for root touch with blench? How can I make an appointment with Leo? Thank you.

Hello there , thanks for your interest. Each lightening processing is 140-240 , and toner is 140-180 . It takes longer for us to reply messages due to high demand. Please be… Read more

Hi, I want to dye my short black man hair from black to blond. How much will it cost? Thank you

Quote by consultation, thank you.

How much do you charge for Color Correction with Balayage?

Colour correction quote by consultation:)

How much for perm?

Sorry , we do not have hair perming service .

Can anyone provide any prices on cut, color, highlights...etc... anything?

Thanks for the enquiry. Here is our price list: Shampoo & blow dry -$50… Read more

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I visited him recently for a haircut and he shaped up everything nicely while accentuating the existing balayage.

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