Been going to Leo since before I moved to New York - he's saved me from a disastrous hair melting (!) and I now only go to him for my haircuts, balayage, and toner treatments. He is the best in the business and really works with your hair type! The salon itself is bright and cozy, and he and Vika are more than accommodating. Would highly recommend! read more

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Leo is truly an artist of his craft. What sets him apart is his passion and knowledge. In every appointment I've had with Leo, he takes the time to understand my vision, provides honest and thoughtful feedback, and explains the whole process each step of the way. He ALWAYS delivers beyond my expectations. Leo and his assistant are so fun to talk to, and they really take care of you throughout the entire appointment. Thank you, Leo!! read more

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Leo has been my stylist for over 13 years. I have followed him throughout the years and have never let anyone else cut or color my hair since I met him. He is a true artist in every sense of the word. He takes his time and really listens to his clients. Leo also has a great personality and when you walk into his salon, it's not just a haircut but a whole experience. You are always promptly greeted and offered tea, coffee or water. Most salons don't do this. Then you just get to sit back and relax because you are in great hands with a master stylist. Leo is amazing and I definitely recommend him for all your hair needs. read more

Leo is such a great hair artist!! His attention to detail and vision and skill keep me coming back for more. He always listens to my ideas and hair concerns and helps me find the right style and color to fit my needs. He puts in the extra effort to make sure my cut and color are always well balanced. He's worth every penny! read more

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I can't tell you how happy I am with my highlights. I've been thinking about highlights for about 7 years now, but was hesitant to pull the trigger. Leo is amazing for so many reasons. 1. He KNOWS what he is talking about - it is so obvious that he is a professional. 2. He cared deeply about making sure I achieved a look that I would love. He spent so much time explaining the steps and his thought process behind each one. 3. The hair speaks for itself - I LOVE, LOVE my new hair color and I will absolutely be coming back. Hoping to be in his chair for every year to come! read more

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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! read more

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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!! read more

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I had my first appt with Leo yesterday. He was very thorough in explaining his recommendations for my hair as well explaining the overall process. He considered what would be best for my damaged bleached out hair lol and gave recommendations on what colors would look good on me. He's super chill, easy to talk to, and that's important if you're gonna spend several hours together! I love how my hair turned out and I'm def going back! :) read more

I have been a client for more than 5 years and have followed Leo around to various locations. Even when I moved out of NY, I still came back to see him twice a year. He is one of the most meticulous and honest people professionals I've ever met. He will listen to your wants and likes/dislikes and will give you a cut/style that matches your hair, season, lifestyle, and bone structure. You will not regret trusting him with your hair. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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I've been a client of Leo's for about 5 years now. I searched everywhere for a hair colorist that I liked and KNOWS Asian hair. Along came Leo and that search is finally over. He always listens to what you want and ultimately knows what works best with the season/skin tone and face shape. I've followed him in various studios in manhattan bc I knew there's no way I'd give him up! Very knowledgeable, personable and takes his time to know you as his client. I always look forward to our appointments and I get compliments on my hair all the time. read more

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! read more

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Leo has changed salon about twice since I discovered him and I followed him each time. I'm thrilled he's got his own salon now and I'll always be here to support as a loyal customer. If you've been hunting for your hair person in NYC, look no more! Leo is the best!! read more

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! read more

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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". read more

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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. read more

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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 :) read more

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Leo gave me the confidence I needed. He took his time to explain the coloring and haircut so that I'd feel comfortable with the decision. He is clear and concise in communication. I got a haircut and balayage. I'm very happy with it and definitely recommend him! read more

Before I found Leo, I went to many hairstylists over many years in an attempt to achieve the balayage look I wanted. I tried to save money by going to salon schools and having trainees do my hair. I also went to a few higher end places serving mostly non-Asian clientele. Each time, I left disappointed. Sometimes my hair didn't lift enough, other times my hair became too damaged and brassy. Once I had a glaring stripe of orange through my hair. I ended up spending way more money trying to fix my hair, and was never satisfied. Finally, in 2019 I decided to book an appointment with Leo, whom I found through Instagram. During my consultation, I asked SO many questions and he patiently and professionally answered all of them. He was able to tone my brassy and orange stripes down to a subtle ashy brown, and advised me to grow out my hair before trying to balayage again. I took his advice, and now I'm happier with my hair than ever before. I recently got a full balayage from Leo and it was so well done. The cut, placement of bleach, choice of toner, blending, and styling were all done with care and expertise. I got a ton of compliments, and I'm finally happy with my hair rather than constantly trying to figure out how to fix it. I'm admittedly type-A and like to be in control, but when it comes to my hair I trust Leo to do whatever he feels is best! Obviously Leo books up months in advance so if you're thinking about getting your hair done by him, reach out ASAP! He is very responsive on Instagram. Overall I highly recommend going to him. It is definitely worth the price (cut and balayage on my medium-long Asian hair was $470 before tip). I will continue to go to Leo as long as I'm in NYC! read more

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Let me start off by saying that I'm picky when it comes to people cutting my hair. My sister started going to Leo last year and told me how amazing he was, so I proceeded to get my first haircut from him last July. My life was changed! I don't even live in NYC, but I literally make a trip out to see him from LA whenever I get the chance. He's so meticulous with his cuts and explains ways to care for my hair. He also has such an amazing personality and makes me feel like I'm right at home whenever I visit him. If I ever decide to color my hair, I know I'll be in good hands with him. 10/10 recommend and can promise you that he'll be your forever person for all things hair! read more

I've been going to Leo for a year now and my hair has never looked better! He takes his time to talk through what colors look best with your skin tone, and explains his methodology. I really like the way my balayage and haircut turned out, thanks Leo! read more

Leo is the best! When I first found Leo, I had been searching for a colorist who could fix my hair and give me the color I initially wanted. Leo listened to what I wanted and let me know what could be achieved given the state of my hair at the time. I walked out of that session so happy with my hair color! I've been going to him since and he always nails it! He's honest with you and always puts your interests first. Every time I've brought an inspo pic or described a look I wanted, Leo was honest on what I can expect and always had suggestions on what can be done to achieve what I want. I highly recommend him! read more

Leo is a gem and one of the best hairstylists in NYC! We started off with an in-depth consult, where we went over color and style that would work best for me in the short term and long term. His skill level, education, and experience definitely stands out and is tr impressive. I needed a color correction and he was so thoughtful and upfront about the process. I walked out feeling really good about my hair and I get so many compliments-- he will be my go to stylist in the future! read more

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I was truly impressed by Leo's professionalism, passion, skills and customer service. The best hair stylist that I have found in the States! Leo offered expert advice on how I can keep my hair healthy and take care of my hair on my own. Leo's attention to detail was impeccable, and the result was beyond my expectations. I will definitely be returning for future appointments! read more

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Trust me when I say ever since my initial review, no one else has touched my hair except Leo. Even after all these years, he never disappoints when it comes to giving me the perfect face framing + fitting haircut, to giving me the prettiest balayage and hair coloring. Even when my hair grows out, it stays looking beautifully blended (no harsh distinctions between grown out hair and balayage'd hair) until the next time I see him. His skills are unmatched and are top tier. My hair feels and continues to look very healthy despite it being colored because of how detailed and patient Leo is with me and my hair. The quality of his work has not changed since our first session and that speaks volumes to his work and craft. He still consults and makes sure I know what we're doing with my hair before beginning the process, and even during the process, he continues explaining so that I'm always aware of what's going on. I can't speak enough great words about Leo even after so many years Truly the best of the best. Thank you for taking care of me and my hair, Leo! read more

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Leo is an absolutely fantastic stylist! From cuts to color, everything is meticulously and thoroughly considered. He specifically thought about my natural hair texture and how my cut would look not blown out with the upcoming humid weather while also taking into account my face shape and jawline. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Leo is the best hairstylist I've ever been to, for both cut and color! Every time I leave his chair, I feel like I've gotten the best haircut I've ever had. I've done balayage with many different hairstylists in the past, but he is the only one that does not damage my hair at all and has me loving my hair for months after. When I show him a photo of what I would like, he will give realistic expectations and thorough explanations. The end result always ends up being better suited to me / my skin tone, so I now trust his recommendations 100%. Leo is also a kind, attentive, and humble person! He always remembers our conversations and my preferences, even after not seeing each other for months. I'm glad I finally found the perfect hairstylist. read more

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I am beyond blow away with my experience with Leo! Not only did he understand my natural hair pattern and how to tend to it but also gave me great recommendations for what suited my hair best! I was a little nervous because this was my first time coloring my hair and he made the whole process smooth! His "bedside" manner is amazing. Every step of the way he explained and asked me how I was doing! I felt so cared for! He definitely cares about the work he does while also caring for your hair and it's health! My end result is amazing! I will definitely be returning for all my balayage needs! Also his cutting skills are so effortless! Thank you Leo! -Ivy read more

I am so grateful to have found Leo, after years of looking for a good stylist in NYC- someone who knows how to cut hair and also understands color. Lucky me, I found a great one.. and a wonderful human being to boot! Leo was professional and timely in his responses from the start. He was comprehensive and clear in his explanations around cut and color for my hair, considering my likes, hair needs, skin tone, and lifestyle. He made sure that I felt comfortable during the extensive coloring process, and updated me about what he was doing to my hair and why, throughout. Staff was attentive and friendly as well. Overall, a wonderful experience in haircare. Looking forward to many years of gorgeous hair and future visits with my new stylist. Thank you, Leo! read more

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Leo is so amazing at what he does - i almost want to keep him a secret because he's already in such high demand, but the world needs to know. Leo is so thoughtful in every cut of hair and thinks about long term hair goals - for example, we are working on thickening the appearance of my hair and as a result, Leo deduced that the baby hairs on my head serve as natural layers and that layers do not necessarily need to be cut. He is so smart and talented at what he does. read more

Leo is a true artist! I was very nervous initially because I had virgin hair for 2 years and I have been on a healthy hair journey since I cut off 10 inches back then to reset my hair. He was very gentle with my hair and honored my natural hair color so that the results would be very natural and complimentary to my skin tone. He walked me through every step of the process and was very knowledgeable. This is the best color I've ever had in my life! Also for all the curly hair girls, he was able to give me a versatile haircut that I can wear curly or straight. For reference I have 3a/3b curly hair. I'm so glad to have finally found a hair stylist that I can trust! read more

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Amazing! I came in for a cut and balayage and was so impressed by how knowledgeable Leo was about what would look good on me. Hair color turned out perfect for my skin tone and complexion, and was worth it in every way. read more

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I highly recommend getting your hair done by Leo! He is an amazing colorist, super attentive and overall a wonderful person. The consultation was thorough and he made sure to walk me through the steps that would take place. As he was doing my hair, Leo kept me informed throughout process and why we were doing it and how it would impact my hair. He also provided recommendations and tips for after care and styling that would help to make sure my hair would maintain its color and dimension. read more

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I got highlights, box dyed over my highlights, and created a unique mess of my hair... and was stuck in hair purgatory until I found Leo. Although he was fully booked for months, Leo made time to see me two weeks after I messaged him. Once I was in the salon, everything was quick. Leo explained the process of toning and root melting to me, recommending certain colors that would fit my complexion. He and Jay tag teamed my color correction and didn't stop for a moment - seriously, every moment, someone was washing my hair, toning it, or blowing it dry. I truly appreciated the speed and efficiency, since hair processes generally take so long. My hair ended up being a well-balanced, natural shade of cool black that would wash out over the next few months so I could retain some of my old highlights, which was exactly what I wanted. Leo is a true artist that knows color down to a science. On top of that, he's extremely friendly and accommodating - I trust that he's looking out for his client's best interests. I'll be back in a few months for my next visit :) read more

Leo is amazing! A prior review called him a "hair wizard," which I completely agree with. I had to wait several weeks for a consultation since his schedule was so packed, but it was 100% worth the wait. I went into it without a clear idea of what I wanted, but Leo took the time to talk through multiple options and recommend the best one for me based on my skin tone, hair health, and hair quality (i.e. tendency to get frizzy). He's also super nice, knowledgeable, and not at all pushy. I ended up getting a trim + toner and loved the result. Leo's attention to detail is amazing, and my hair looks healthier and fuller than it ever has. I also appreciated how he always checked in with me before cutting more / made sure I was comfortable. I'll definitely be back! read more

I found Leo through a friend and will never go to anyone else for my hair! I have curly hair and finding someone who can cut and color it to my liking or without destroying it, hasn't been easy. Leo is a godsend, his cuts and color are impeccable. He explains everything in depth to you and makes sure you know why he's doing what he's doing. Leo is a fantastic stylist and a genuine, kind person. Can't wait for my next balayage! read more

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Leo has been doing my hair for a couple years now. I travel from the Hudson Valley and make a day of it in the city. He personalizes his recommendations to you and explains the process in depth and accounts for future activities and exposures that may affect your hair. I have loved what he's done every time and I trust his judgment. He always makes sure you are comfortable and have a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

Still going to Leo in 2021. Still loving everything he does to my hair. I was in a green hair mood and he delivered! I will continue going to him for as long as I can! read more

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