Nica & Sam

Masaki is beyond talented. I always come here for trims and touch ups and I always leave with my…read morehair feeling voluminous. He's an artist. He specializes in Asian hairstyles and they always wash your hair with Milbon products which is so nice. He's pretty fast despite being meticulous. Haircuts take around an hour, but coloring services can take over 3 hours and are hard to book. You can book haircuts kind of last minute but book coloring a month in advance if you can!

I had my hair done by Masaki and was extremely disappointed with both the result and the way my…read moreconcerns were handled afterward. I paid $480 for my appointment and left with hair that looked patchy and not like what we had discussed. While disappointing results can sometimes happen, what bothered me most was the complete lack of communication afterward. I reached out to Masaki on May 13 regarding my concerns and attempted to resolve the issue privately. I never received a response. It has now been about a month, and despite giving plenty of time for a reply, I have been ignored. I did not immediately leave reviews or make public comments because I wanted to give him the opportunity to address the situation directly. Unfortunately, that opportunity was never taken. For $480, I expected a higher standard of work and customer service. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Masaki.

Bleach with Plex Bond Protection care treatment. Minimize damage during the chemical bleaching process.

Full head bleach -Silver Gray-

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Bob haircut

Harueh - Nomad

4.5(301 reviews)

1.2 mi•Midtown West

My favorite and only spot in NYC! Staff is friendly and the place is very well run. JK and Chloe…read moreare both amazing and my go-tos for men's haircut.

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.

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The example

NewHair

4.6(150 reviews)

1.1 mi•Midtown West

A hidden gem near Koreatown. Walked in without an appointment to inquire about a perm and haircut…read more Was quickly seated by friendly Ria and assigned Ai as my stylist. And what a fortunate thing I was, because I have now found my new go to person for all hair related needs. I highly recommend Ai for your stylist. Her attention to detail is superb and it is apparent she is a perfectionist as she even requested to trim my eyebrows to balance the cut against face shape. Reference this review and request her honest consultation for your intended style before getting a cut; I can almost guarantee you will be amazed by the end result. However, what ultimately made me leave a review was what Ai did NOT do. It was the fact that she advised me NOT to get a perm that day. She recommended it would be better to grow out my hair longer for the intended style. What refreshing honesty that prioritizes the best for your client instead of upselling any unnecessary service. I walked into NewHair with a quarter life crisis and a bowl cut. I came out 1.5 hours later having realized my full potential as a Temu BTS member, with the best haircut I've had in New York City. Thank you, Ai.

If I could give this salon ZERO stars I would. No idea how they have good reviews…read more I have never felt so uncomfortable and so insulted. Pre-paid for this appointment and was greeted like I wasn't even human. I was 15 mins late to the appt and I called an hour before my appt to let them know. Thank you so much for making someone so uncomfortable to the point I couldn't trust you to do my hair. I genuinely thought they would purposely ruin my hair.

1.0 mi•Koreatown, Midtown West

Worst haircut ever. Healthy hair destroyed in 24 hours, absolutely embarrassing

Hair that keeps breaking apart after an improper down perm, causing bald spots and brittleness

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Worst haircut ever. Avoid .

Nonstop Style

4.8(62 reviews)

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.

I used to love this place but this will be my last visit. Both the front desk and stylist were cold…read moreand unfriendly. I asked for ash brown (which I usually get) but I got a way lighter color than expected and the bleach (he went over the bleach twice) really damaged my hair. On top of that, they charged me for a haircut I never asked for. During the balayage, the stylist cut/thinned (no idea what he did because he never asked me) some of my hair (maybe 10 "snips"?) and they later charged me an additional $70 for the "haircut." This really pissed me off because in the middle of my appointment, I even heard an assistant ask in Mandarin "is she getting a haircut?" and the stylist shook his head. I was really unhappy with my hair that I went to get a hair treatment (for the dry, damaged hair) and toner at a different salon a week later. That stylist even asked "who did your hair?"

Balayage by Wendy

Hair color designed by Wendy

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Bloody Halloween by Jenny

Hair OSH

4.3(418 reviews)

1.2 mi•Midtown East

Did a walk in appointment and the quality of haircut by Ace was impeccable. Would definitely…read morerecommend. The service, vibes, and the cut were S tier and would definitely come here again when I'm in town.

I've had long hair for over a decade, so getting a huge knot out of nowhere was stressful. My…read moreregular stylist was fully booked, so I came back to this salon after more than 15 years. I didn't catch the stylist's name, but she truly saved the day. She and another stylist tried everything to detangle, and when it became too painful, I told them to just go ahead for a shorter cut. I walked out with a fresh, beautiful haircut that completely lifted my mood. Everyone at work complimented it, and my husband loves it too. Thank you for the kindness, patience, and amazing result.

0.7 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

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Mint Salon

4.4(52 reviews)

This salon is not clean, the stylists do not clean up after themselves. I am appalled to say that I…read morefound a spec of hair dye next to the sink and on a towel. This salon does not meet my standard of cleanliness. DIRTY.

Go to Mint Salon if you want to leave feeling disappointed and upset…read more I booked a full highlight and blowout for 10am. When I arrived Charlene (the owner) was seeing another client. I thought no big deal and waited on the couch. It wasn't until 10:30 when I sat down in the chair and she told me that I didn't have enough time booked to get my service that I booked done. I would only have time for a crown highlight (not even a partial) and a toner. I was expecting to receive the service that I booked. It is not my fault that the receptionist didn't book the right amount of time and that she was running late. Even with "not having enough time" the appointment lasted 3 hours and I left with the intention to have to go to another salon to get a full highlight done. My advice, save your time and money and go somewhere else.

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Unfade x Muze Salon

I've been seeing Charles Wan for the past two years, and he has completely transformed my hair into…read moreexactly what I've always wanted! What sets Charles apart is how much he genuinely cares about the health of your hair. It's so hard to find a stylist who prioritizes maintaining healthy hair over trying to sell you additional services. Before finding Charles, I saw several different hairstylists throughout the city, but none of them cared about the long-term health of my hair the way he does. I've been coloring my hair for years, so I definitely don't have the healthiest hair to begin with. Charles understands my hair, knows exactly how it processes, and never rushes the coloring process. He takes his time with every step to make sure my hair stays healthy while still achieving the results I want. Over the years, he's earned my complete trust. I always value his recommendations because he truly understands my hair and always has its best interest in mind. I'm so happy I found my go-to stylist in the city. I absolutely love my hair every single time I walk out of Unfade x Muze! If you're looking for someone who is incredibly talented, patient, and genuinely invested in the health of your hair, go see Charles!!! you won't regret it!

They scheduled me within the week that I reached out to them. I had previously bleached my hair and…read morethen had my hair dyed black so they offered me a consultation. I went in and they were able to service me very quickly. The vibe is very upscale and very nice. The staff was very kind and very helpful. They tested a strain on my hair and it turned out red, and said that I wouldn't be able to go ash blonde. Super grateful that they did a test but very sad that I was unable to do the color that I want. They did offer me to do like an ash brown, but that wasn't what I wanted unfortunately. They told me I could wait for it to grow out and then they can't fix it up and do the color that I want. I will definitely be revisiting the salon since the service is so good and they are so kind.

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Salon Kinya

4.6(85 reviews)

0.8 mi•Midtown East

I only tried one hairdresser so can only speak for him…read more Very bad attitude and skills... I explained very clearly and detailed-ly on what I want, and he did the opposite, also showing impatience when re-do the work. Where's the moral?!

Meg is INCREDIBLE. Executed exactly what I asked for, and they managed to get me in for a same day…read moreappointment due to my tight work schedule.

0.4 mi•Midtown West, Theater District, Hell's Kitchen

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Hair 2 Stay

4.4(83 reviews)

I came here for a haircut and had such an amazing experience. The hair stylist was able to help me…read moreget my hair to a healthier state and it looked stunning afterwards! I was able to walk in which was very convenient.

Needed to get a haircut while in the city and found this during Memorial Day weekend! I was a walk…read morein and they took me right away! I just asked for a normal haircut (dead ends) and the older woman who cut my hair was great and so kind. Very nice and was one of the cheaper haircuts I've received. Very happy with the service and the haircut.

0.8 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

Hair 2 Stay Salon

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Blow out and curl

Catalia Beauty & Wellness

3.8(473 reviews)

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.

It was my boyfriends birthday and I wanted to surprise him with a day of getting pampered. Since we…read morehad been walking for what felt like an eternity at New York during our first day I thought a massage seemed like a great idea. I booked the couples retreat the morning of and I couldn't get an appointment until 1 pm. Guess it wasn't too bad but was super excited to get pampered. We arrived a little before 1 and right away we were escorted downstairs into the spa section. For a Wednesday it was pretty dead and the only people that were there was just me and the bf. The couples package came with * 1 hour massage * 30 minutes private soaks with milk & honey scrub * 30 minutes in couples suite which includes jacuzzi tub & sauna Since it was my boyfriends birthday I requested rose petals like I had seen in the Yelp picture. I was a bit disappointed to see that it looked nothing like the picture and it was fake rose petals which I thought was weird. I'll give them an A for effort though although it looked nothing like the picture. The massage was amazing. She did a really great job. Most of my massages are pretty rough but she did a great job with light to medium pressure. I really liked the glass of champagne and the chocolate truffles. The private soak was nice but I really enjoyed the sauna. It was definitely a great experience. Came out feeling revitalized. My boyfriend really enjoyed the massage and the amenities.

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MASHA N.

15 years ago

I went to NICA AND SAM Salon for the first time today. And don't want to sound like a cliche, but HAD TO WRITE. FIRST, THE CUT. I hate to use hair lingo but in general, it was a longish bob slightly graduated with bangs. (Imagine Joan Jett but for 2010 and with expert technique) It's sexy but not overtly so, properly modern without being too tragic hipster, interestingly unique without being too contrived. Young-ish, fresh, lovely details and original accents, on the edgy side but not tackily so... It felt entirely original. Not at all a cookie cutter formulaic cut. Perhaps the concept was akin to some great hair you might see on some celebs (mine was closest to Nicole Ritchie in her long bob days, with Gwen Stefani in her long grunge bob days, with Joan Jett inspiration and Kate Moss easy-going chic). The shape, the sophisticated layers, the texture, the feel, long pieces here there, the perfectly imperfect imperfections, every last detail. All this from saying - I'm in the mood for rocker, longish to the shoulder, big bangs, and that I'm pretty much just wash and go - let the chips lie where they fall type hair person etc! I ended up with a haircut that really reflected me. And the right change i was looking for. SECOND, SAM. After my experience there. And all my past experiences, I found he had the ability to marry excellent skill, sophisticated technique, personal creativity, made to order originality, with consideration for what the client wanted, their personal style, their personality, all together to make a super successful result. THAT IS HARD TO FIND! He is also extremely personable but focused and intent, listens to me babble about hair, takes it all in, and masterfully makes it good hair. Sometimes the stylist is great but won't listen or will listen to the client too much and not exercise enough judgement. It's a difficult balance. THIRD, THE SALON. It's located on 9th Ave between 50th and 51th Aves. An unlikely place for a gem like this. But it is open, relaxing, inviting yet no nonsense. Not at all gimmicky or pretentious. Lovely vibe and atmosphere that I felt reflected their approach to hair in a way! Everyone is lovely by the way. Not pushy at all etc. Genuine even!BOTTOM LINE. It's a craft. And this is guy is on point. I rarely have a salon experience where the stylist hits the mark like nothing. And this was it. I highly recommend him. It is pricey. But in this case truly reflects the level of quality. In fact, I think it's reasonable. A good value even! Worth every penny in my opinion. You will pay this much elsewhere for a total crapshoot. This was my first time there. So I look forward to trying it again in several months. I sometimes like to see how the cut grows out. A great cut changes personality as it grows and in lovely ways too. NOTE. I've been to Bumble (only certain people there are good. The $150 guys are the best, and they don't hold a candle to SAM), Toni & Guy (very average) and the likes, Aveda.. All over-rated hair mills without much inspiration unless you get that one shining star that's on their way to bigger and better things so won't be around long.Hair friends (I also get awesome avant garde cuts from friends. They always have great style, originality, and uniqueness but lack the technique and skill that you can get from expert stylists like SAM. The difference is amazing.). That secret guy down in the EV who cuts hair in a salon with an unmarked storefront in a stark white almost unreal movie-like setting. And by far, SAM's level of artistry, skill, and technique (All with the ability to make that critical decision about what will work and what the client will ultimately like) are star level. 10X TO SAM FOR CHANGENG MY LIVE! read more

sam m.

15 years ago

I went to nica and sam Salon for the first time today. And don't want to sound like a cliche, but HAD TO WRITE. FIRST, THE CUT. I hate to use hair lingo but in general, it was a longish bob slightly graduated with bangs. (Imagine Joan Jett but for 2010 and with expert technique) It's sexy but not overtly so, properly modern without being too tragic hipster, interestingly unique without being too contrived. Young-ish, fresh, lovely details and original accents, on the edgy side but not tackily so... It felt entirely original. Not at all a cookie cutter formulaic cut. Perhaps the concept was akin to some great hair you might see on some celebs (mine was closest to Nicole Ritchie in her long bob days, with Gwen Stefani in her long grunge bob days, with Joan Jett inspiration and Kate Moss easy-going chic). The shape, the sophisticated layers, the texture, the feel, long pieces here there, the perfectly imperfect imperfections, every last detail. All this from saying - I'm in the mood for rocker, longish to the shoulder, big bangs, and that I'm pretty much just wash and go - let the chips lie where they fall type hair person etc! I ended up with a haircut that really reflected me. And the right change i was looking for. SECOND, MICHAEL. After my experience there. And all my past experiences, I found he had the ability to marry excellent skill, sophisticated technique, personal creativity, made to order originality, with consideration for what the client wanted, their personal style, their personality, all together to make a super successful result. THAT IS HARD TO FIND! He is also extremely personable but focused and intent, listens to me babble about hair, takes it all in, and masterfully makes it good hair. Sometimes the stylist is great but won't listen or will listen to the client too much and not exercise enough judgement. It's a difficult balance. THIRD, THE SALON. It's located on 9th Ave between 50th and 51th Aves. An unlikely place for a gem like this. But it is open, relaxing, inviting yet no nonsense. Not at all gimmicky or pretentious. Lovely vibe and atmosphere that I felt reflected their approach to hair in a way! Everyone is lovely by the way. Not pushy at all etc. Genuine even! BOTTOM LINE. It's a craft. And this is guy is on point. I rarely have a salon experience where the stylist hits the mark like nothing. And this was it. I highly recommend him. It is pricey. But in this case truly reflects the level of quality. In fact, I think it's reasonable. A good value even! Worth every penny in my opinion. You will pay this much elsewhere for a total crapshoot. This was my first time there. So I look forward to trying it again in several months. I sometimes like to see how the cut grows out. A great cut changes personality as it grows and in lovely ways too.NOTE. I've been to Bumble (only certain people there are good. The $150 guys are the best, and they don't hold a candle to Michael), Toni & Guy (very average) and the likes, Aveda.. All over-rated hair mills without much inspiration unless you get that one shining star that's on their way to bigger and better things so won't be around long. Hair friends (I also get awesome avant garde cuts from friends. They always have great style, originality, and uniqueness but lack the technique and skill that you can get from expert stylists like Michael. The difference is amazing.). That secret guy down in the EV who cuts hair in a salon with an unmarked storefront in a stark white almost unreal movie-like setting. And by far, Michael's level of artistry, skill, and technique (All with the ability to make that critical decision about what will work and what the client will ultimately like) are star level. read more

Dilnoza s.

15 years ago

I went to nica and sam Salon for the first time today. And don't want to sound like a cliche, but HAD TO WRITE. FIRST, THE CUT. I hate to use hair lingo but in general, it was a longish bob slightly graduated with bangs. (Imagine Joan Jett but for 2010 and with expert technique) It's sexy but not overtly so, properly modern without being too tragic hipster, interestingly unique without being too contrived. Young-ish, fresh, lovely details and original accents, on the edgy side but not tackily so...It felt entirely original. Not at all a cookie cutter formulaic cut. Perhaps the concept was akin to some great hair you might see on some celebs (mine was closest to Nicole Ritchie in her long bob days, with Gwen Stefani in her long grunge bob days, with Joan Jett inspiration and Kate Moss easy-going chic). The shape, the sophisticated layers, the texture, the feel, long pieces here there, the perfectly imperfect imperfections, every last detail. All this from saying - I'm in the mood for rocker, longish to the shoulder, big bangs, and that I'm pretty much just wash and go - let the chips lie where they fall type hair person etc! I ended up with a haircut that really reflected me. And the right change i was looking for. SECOND, SAM. After my experience there. And all my past experiences, I found he had the ability to marry excellent skill, sophisticated technique, personal creativity, made to order originality, with consideration for what the client wanted, their personal style, their personality, all together to make a super successful result. THAT IS HARD TO FIND! He is also extremely personable but focused and intent, listens to me babble about hair, takes it all in, and masterfully makes it good hair. Sometimes the stylist is great but won't listen or will listen to the client too much and not exercise enough judgement. It's a difficult balance. THIRD, THE SALON. It's located on 9th Ave between 50th and 51th Aves. An unlikely place for a gem like this. But it is open, relaxing, inviting yet no nonsense. Not at all gimmicky or pretentious. Lovely vibe and atmosphere that I felt reflected their approach to hair in a way! Everyone is lovely by the way. Not pushy at all etc. Genuine even!BOTTOM LINE. It's a craft. And this is guy is on point. I rarely have a salon experience where the stylist hits the mark like nothing. And this was it. I highly recommend him. It is pricey. But in this case truly reflects the level of quality. In fact, I think it's reasonable. A good value even! Worth every penny in my opinion. You will pay this much elsewhere for a total crapshoot. This was my first time there. So I look forward to trying it again in several months. I sometimes like to see how the cut grows out. A great cut changes personality as it grows and in lovely ways too.NOTE. I've been to Bumble (only certain people there are good. The $150 guys are the best, and they don't hold a candle to Michael), Toni & Guy (very average) and the likes, Aveda.. All over-rated hair mills without much inspiration unless you get that one shining star that's on their way to bigger and better things so won't be around long. Hair friends (I also get awesome avant garde cuts from friends. They always have great style, originality, and uniqueness but lack the technique and skill that you can get from expert stylists like Michael. The difference is amazing.). That secret guy down in the EV who cuts hair in a salon with an unmarked storefront in a stark white almost unreal movie-like setting. And by far, sam's level of artistry, skill, and technique (All with the ability to make that critical decision about what will work and what the client will ultimately like) are star level. read more

juliya s.

15 years ago

RUN to nica and sam Now!!!!! - - Today DO NOT WALK...RUN as fast as you can to nica and sam salon. I had an appointment with SAMY, the salon owner after trying to get my black hair to blonde. Trying to do it myself was such a boo boo. I walked in after many of the salons near me didn't have a clue what to do or simply told me to color it back to black. But I want to be blonde! Walking is was even an awesome experience. It felt like I was in a cool, trendy salon in NY. I traveled about 25 minutes to get there but it was so worth every mile! He began by really feeling my hair in his hands and looking at what the potential was, not the problem and he even made me feel good by saying that it wasn't horrible, it was actually a good beginning to what he could do. That made me feel a lot prettier than I had in the last few days of hiding my hair. Already, I felt like a princess. He told me exactly what had happened and exactly what he was going to do. He was straight up and told me it would take a few processes to get it to the blonde I wanted and made me understand what color it could realistically be without looking fake. He worked with my hair for hours and never did it sting, hurt or burn like everywhere else I have gone. He worked his magic with different solution and bottles of stuff that I will just call "magic potions." When he turned me over to look in the mirror I LOVED it!! I never had anyone, especially a salon owner, stay with me after closing even to make sure that my hair looked great. He could have stopped at giving me a few highlights I am sure but he made it worth every penny I spent. I do not live in a rich area, am a single mom from Brentwood but this is a treat that I will give myself every few months. It was way cheaper than what any top name salon in NYC would ever do. My hair is way healthier after following his tips and it doesn't feel dry or anything. It feels great and my boyfriend now loves my hair. I had a horrible, dry, badly colored hair job and he turned it into a wonderful experience and I get compliments on my hair everywhere! I recommend this salon to everyone. Their staff is awesome and the girls are so nice and brought me over like 4 cups of coffee and magazines happily. They are always genuinely smiling and joking around. My boyfriend was there for the last hour with me and SAMY was so cool that my boyfriend had a great time and is coming back with me this time just because it truly was an enjoyable experience. SAMy treats you like a friend he's known for years and trust me folks, I know fake and he is as real as it gets! He is a trend setter and is like the guru of hair. He even called me a week later to make sure my hair was ok and that I liked it...WHO DOES THAT?? NICAANDSAM does! Like I said RUN...do not walk! You will never go anywhere again! -JULIYA .S Pros: Everything...ambiance, staff, professional demeanor Cons: That it's 20 minutes away...but who cares? read more

john M.

15 years ago

So, I tend not to be adventurous when it comes to new stylists...nica in nica and sam has been doing my hair for a while, and while I love what she (usually) does, I thought I'd give this place a try. A four only b/c I'm not giving it a 5 until I've gone a second time. 1st thing: The hours are awesome. Evening appointments! nica actually approached me, and asked me to go to her. I was a little like "Ummm...OK?" but then after talking to her about my hair and what she had in mind I thought I'd give it a shot. Called a day or two later to make an appointment. They had lots of slots, and so I booked one for the following week in the evening. One weird thing though, the receptionist dude was all like No AMEX..." so my sarcastic @$$ is like, "OK, my AMEX # is..." (it had been a looooong day...I needed to laugh at myself). All I hear on the other line is a heavy breath out, so I try to fix the situation and quickly say "kidding, kidding..." and he goes "I said we don't take AMEX" so then I'm like, "Yeah, here my MC CC#". (Boring end to what I was hoping would be an over-the-phone-fistfight) Anyway, back to my review...Day before the appointment I realized I had an event that evening, and needed to get my hair cut a couple of hours earlier. No problem! Re-booked me two hours earlier. Perfect! I got there a few minutes late (because I obviously thought I could make it to 50th and 9th from 168th and Bdwy in 15 minutes...) but it was OK. I thought it was weird to be buzzed in, but whatever. Once you're in the salon everything is fine...I don't really go to places for the ambiance and all, but I didn't have any complaints. nica was there, waiting for me, and there was this little dog thing running around, and nica was all like "ya wanna pet it?" and I was like "Ummm...next time." It was cute and brown, but sometimes I'm fine just looking. So we do the washing thing, and then she starts talking about what she wants to do, and I'm like "just don't give me a mullet...". So, she asked me what I do in the a.m. to get ready, I tell her my thing, and mentioned that a.m. ease is of high importance to me. If it's going to take forever to do in the a.m., I don't want that cut. So, she starts cutting and doing her thing, and we're having a great time talking chatting and just having fun. It was really a fun haircut. After the cut, she did some cleaning up. She spent a lot of time on details, which is very important to me. My hair tends to do all sorts of weird things, so I understand why she'd want to make sure it was all good. I've had this cut for a few days now, and it looks great! SOOOO super easy to take care of in the a.m. My boss loves it, my friends who've seen it love it too. I'm looking forward to seeing the cut develop (that's what I call "grow out") and then going back for a second cut. She wants to take me a shade darker, so who knows, maybe I'll get my first dye job ever! read more

chun T.

15 years ago

So, it was really hot last week and my perm growing out was starting to get on my nerves. I went a tad berserk while dressing up as friend and I were heading out for the weekend; and chopped most of my hair on the back of my neck to about an inch's length. I looked like a disaster; I looked like my scissors plotted this in the middle of the night after slipping a few ruffies in my water. No person in their right, conscious mind would have done such a thing to their own image. Yes, I guess you can call that having some humongous balls considering I have an end of the year presentation next Monday to sum up my undergrad. But of course, I am a woman; I have no balls (just a pair of ovaries). So i looked up this place, thought it cute and decided to give it a go. I am usually the type of person that hates spending more than 40dollars on hair that will grow and keep growing; but since I have never really had a good haircut where I truly felt satisfied, I figured, why not, once in a life time. So the little shoppe is just as it is described by lots of other fellow yelpers: very cute and cozy interior and friendly chillaxed staff. There's not a lot of need to add to that. SAM is here to help and he asks what I want to do to my mess of a head. I say: short in the back and a bit of length in the front I guess, but really up to him to design. He tells me a bit about how he's going to work it, and at 2pm we start the transformation.snip snip snip... 3pm, hair a bit wet, SAM tells me how it would look like styled with my remaining perm, looks good. Then he proceeds to blow-dry it straight, creating a classier, cuter, 2000s look that looks... pretty amazing. wait a minute... 2-looks-in-1! I wasn't even hoping for any human-being to be capable of fixing this demonic rampage, but on top of that I can get an alternate-hot look too?! And within an hour?! (divine intervention? me thinks so) I walk out to the register to pay. As I flash my student ID to get the little discount, the GIRL at the front actually says "wow" after seeing my angelic transformation. I tip 10, which to me is max of max already consider I care enough to get the student discount. Well worth it. Walking out a different person and happy and confident for the first time ever, after a haircut. Will I revisit? Are you kidding... this is the best so far in my young life. read more

dil f.

15 years ago

SALI D.

15 years ago

Booked an impromptu appointment with sam yesterday. Went in for a trim and blowout this morning. Best $50 (not including tax tip) I have ever spent on hair. read: I WILL NEVER GO ANYWHERE ELSE FOR MY HAIR EVER AGAIN. I walked in and was immediately taken care of. The salon is pretty busy and bustling with stylist, assistants, customers, and hair products everywhere. I checked my coat in the back, was given a robe, and waited in the little cafe area for SAM. He came by a few seconds later, and introduced himself. We went over what I want to do with my hair. He seemed to be able to read my mind in terms of what kind of cut I was looking for. After we settled on the type of haircut and blow dry style, I went to the hair washing station. OMFG AMAZING. As many have mentioned, you recline in a massage sink chair with a footrest, while you get your head massaged and hair washed/conditioned. And just incase there is any tension left over, you get a tiny shoulder and neck massage once the hair washing is complete. DREAMS! Next, onto the haircut. So, I've been to a decent range of hair places in nyc (whistle, red door, chinatown places, etc), and NOTHING compares to the haircut I got here. SAM's technique was something I'd never seen before. Every single strand of hair was cut to perfection. It didn't feel like he was giving me a generic cut. It really felt like he was tailoring the cut to my face and hair type. For example, he'd cut a few sections, look in the mirror, assess the situation, and then make his next few cuts. After the amazing cut, we went on to the blow dry. Again, amazing... He did a great job of teaching me how to blow dry (he teaches at the AVEDA university), and he styled my hair so that i looked like a movie star. It was beyond glamorous, and yet still accessible so that I didn't look like i was trying too hard (aka exactly what i wanted) I ended up refilling on a few of their products / buying a few new ones that were recommended. I've NEVER been this satisfied with a haircut ever. It feels great to know that my search is finally over. I've finally found a great hair place in nyc read more

RAINA D.

16 years ago

I've been to almost every 5 star salon in the city ranging from your typical Saks Salon to Hiro Haraguchi. I've even been to Dramatics NYC (ick) and smaller places in Brooklyn! Trust me when I say, I am a hair snob. I value everything about a hair style, the salon and the experience/customer service from beginning to end. So far, in my hair travels, I have found NICA AND SAM to be the best in the city! They value your time so they are ready for you when you make your appointment. They want you to be comfortable so they offer tea and water as well as a magazine. And they value their space. It's open and airy so doesn't smell like chemicals. You don't walk in and hear overly loud music. What I really appreciated the most was that my stylist, nica made sure that I was aware of what she was doing from start to finish. She brought out pictures as recommendations from her look book and made sure that my cut would be easy to maintain as well as fit my face and personality. I really liked the fact that she was the one who shampooed and blew out my hair because it gave her a chance to really get to know the kind of lifestyle I led and what I was looking for in a hair style. Many a time have I been waved to the back and had a great conversation with the person washing my hair only to come out and have the person cutting my hair treat me like a complete stranger and not listen to me. They send you really nice reminder emails of when you're due for your next cut which is nice because I can never remember when I should get a trim. I will definitely be returning again and again! read more

CARE D.

15 years ago

I went to NICA AND SAM 5 months ago after reading all the glowing reviews. My hair had grown out of it's boring bob, and I was looking for something versatile... professional by day, edgy superhero by night kinda thing. But I'm also a late person so I needed something I hardly had to touch in the morning, and didn't have to mess with very long when going out. Little about my hair... it has babyfine strands (I always thought it was thin but hairstylists tell me there is actually a lot of it) that don't hold shape well. I've got a slight widows peak and an awkward cowlick that has made previous stylists' attempts at fab bangs impossible. I told LENA what I'd love in a perfect hairworld, but also asked her to inject her own artistry into. The first haircut was absolutely incredible. In NYC, where strangers hardly say excuse me let alone compliment you, I was getting stopped right-and-left in coffee shops, drugstores, and on the street. The second cut was even better--slightly asymmetrical. The third--the best. And most amazing of all-- MOST DAYS I LET MY HAIR AIR DRY!!!! Me, with the least cooperative, previously boring textureless hair suddenly had a life (and following) of it's own. I moved out of state in June, and am just writing a review on yelp because I'm just now searching for a stylist in Austin. It's painful--it's stressful. I don't want anyone to touch my hair but LENA and might damn well have to fly back to the city for a cut and glass of champagne. read more

Derya K.

15 years ago

Hi,i live in the city and I always going to nica and sam salon they very nice people and I do my hair always with Giselle shes doing my hair long time and I am very happy always she does beautiful cut and blowdry and I also do my color with her she does great job I never had any problem with her shes very nice .Salon very clean and they very good people I love to go there because my hair very curly its really hard to do blowdry I try before many salon they didnt do good my hair and it was to expensive and some stylist sometimes they very rood how come its expensive and same time very rood so I found this place very good people im sure that everyone like this place guys should go there its really worth it and very good price.... HEY GUYS GO TO NICA and SAM SALON VERY NICe AND Good Price .....i cant wait for my next visit thank you Giselle and nica sam.I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU Hey THATS REALLY BiG LIER RiGHT THERE SAM HE NEVER WORk JERSEY And I THINK VICTORIA and YOU GUYS FRIEND OMG YouGIRLS DREAMING Do SOMETHING MAKE YOURSELF BUSY DONT WASTE YOURTIME FRONT OF COMPUTER THEY VERY GOOD STYLIST MAYBE YOU GUYs JEOLOUs ABOUT HIS BUSSINESS WORK ON IT MAYBE You WILL HAVE sAMe BUSSINESS GIRLS DONT LIE FRIEND ILOVE THIS PLACE MAYBE THIS REWiEV FrOm OTHER SALONS THAT YOU GUYS JUST MADe UP fROm YOUR BRAINS OMG NOBODY BELIEVE THIS BULLSHITS........... BE REALL PLZzzz read more

IRELAND g.

15 years ago

For years, I have been going to the same amazing hairdresser to cut my hair, but finally decided, after much hemming and hawing, that we needed to break up, because even though I love him, somtimes love just ain't enough- especially since he's really, really damn expensive. Just like any breakup, it took me awhile to get back into the swing of things - I didn't want to be a slut and let just anyone touch my hair, I wanted it to be special. I didn't want to have lots of mediocre haircuts before finding a someone that could make my hair look good. So I searched and searched for a replacement I thought I could be happy with, reading countless reviews and weighing out pros and cons of each place. And then I decided to go to nica and sam to get a haircut with Kandida and I'm in love, all over again. salon is a haven if you are girly, just like I am. beauty products galore in the shop for you to buy, along with bling and other fabulous items. Everyone is super friendly and sweet at the salon and makes you feel welcome right away. kandidais amazing - she gave me an awesome haircut at half the price that I was paying before, plus she's easy to talk to, friendly, sweet, will give you suggestions but not push you, and she likes to cook/bake as well, so we had lots to talk about. She put me at ease my first time back in the chair and I left feeling awesome. read more

jane A.

16 years ago

Just came from a hair appointment at NICA AND SAM The staff was very friendly and accommodating. There was a mix-up with my appointment. I wanted a hair cut and a full highlight. I was scheduled for only a hair cut...and all the stylists were booked. I have a soft voice, so I suspect that that didn't speak loudly when I made the appointment. The staff still made time to color my grey hair and give me a great hair style. They did an awesome job. NICA did a great job defining what I wanted. . NICA did a beautiful job in coloring my grey roots and blending the new color with my current color. NICA then took over to style my hair. I said that she could do whatever she wanted, as long as my hair didn't look like Dolly Parton's hair. For some reason, many hair stylists give me an old, poofy hairstyle, till I tell them to stop. We both agreed that an 80's-style haircut would be avoided. :D I am so thrilled. NICA gave me a simple, gorgeous haircut that will be easy to maintain. . To be honest, the haircut was beautiful without the fine-tuning...but the fine-tuning really made it even better. :) The price was extremely reasonable. The hair coloring was $85 and the hair style was 30 I have another appointment at this salon for APRIL. I look forward to having my hair done at this salon, when my husband and I return to NYC for New Year's Eve 2011. :) read more

dilmurod d.

15 years ago

Came here yesterday for a trim and some layers after having had my hair botched, then fixed (but getting it cut into a boring 1 - piece - esque style). I booked through frien and got an appointment with NICA The place is located right in midtown, on the 9th floor, big open space with lots of light. I was the last customer of the evening and my bag and coat were graciously taken immediately. I got some water and talked with NICA about what I wanted for my hair. Immediately I felt comfortable seeing she was 1) NICE, and understand my hair type and 2) had an awesome haircut herself which always inspires confidence. After an amazing headrub in the shampooing section, she went through and thinned and layered my hair adeptly but calmly so I didn't feel she was rushing even though it was the end of her shift. Awesome attention to detail. She's the cutest stylist ever and we chatted as she snipped away. After very little product and a blowout later, I gotten the soft, flattering haircut I'd always dreamed of! No longer did I have that weird square area from my side-bang days...NICA moved my part a teeny bit over and that made all the difference. It's amazing how huge of a different a subtle change can make. I left MNICA AND SAM feeling so light and giddy. I'll definitely be back to see her in a few months!! read more

sarah m.

15 years ago

I just wanted to give some heads up to people that actually been in the salon and had "bad" experience. As a customer my self of Nica and Sam let me make something clear. For many years i've been going to Nica and Sam and never ever had anything done wrong to my hair infact it was a great result every time and people that actually had "bad" experience as they say its bad, well to me it's just a exaggeration and nothing else. This place is very comfortable to be at and staff are very friendly and helpful with any questions you have and guide you through the process of anything you are getting. This place has its potential and it's been doing great job as to be a new place in the industry. This place deserves a good support for all the hard work and not to get against it. Again to make some things clear, "SAM" is a great hair stylist and his results are great as always and i never regret the fact that ive been sending my friends over there to get their hairs done and the answer is? EVERYBODY IS HAPPY! so people that are here trying to ruin the business reputation isn't nice at all. If your hair gone through something thats fixable which works with all types of hair's condition, please dont complain for no reason, instead try to work things out and you will not regret it! read more

DEBRA B.

15 years ago

I have been looking for a salon for a long time and I found the BEST! I have been going to nica and sams for a long time and I am always looking forward to get my hair done. I found the salon here on YELPafter I had a bad dye job from ADA SALON . My hair was a wreck when I walked in the salon I had at least 6 different colors on my head. As I walked in I was greeted with a smile by the lovely receptionist. The salon was very busy at the time and I had booked for a single process to fix my hair. Little did I know that I was a color correction!, SAMlooked at my hair with one of the junior stylist and said it can be fixed up to 90% and will get better over time. I told him I wanted to be a natural looking blonde.He was right I think it was 1000% better!! As time progressed my friends have noticed how healthy my hair is and I get complements everywhere I go. I've never had long hair until I started coming here. I think I may have been spoiled by this salon because I can't see myself going anywhere else and expect the same treatment and have excellent hair at the same time. You guys have saved my hair and gave me confidence, hair is very important! If you haven't tried NICA AND SAM you are missing out! I love the staff here. Cant wait for my next visit! read more

Jozi D.

7 years ago

After an extensive google/yelp search on great and not overpriced salons in the City I decided to opt for Nica and & Sam Hair Salon. And boy am I am happy that my lucky stars led me to them, especially in the hands of Sasha. Truth being told, I was a bit skeptical towards her in the begging, because I am a control freak and an insane OCD. I've been coloring my hair for over 10 years and I swear never in my life have ever been has pleased with a stylist as I was with Sasha. She was so meticulous with every hair strand. Throughout the years, I've been at many other salon in the City, even Mure, but nobody has ever pleased me with their work as much Sasha. My hair was a total disaster when I went to see her, it hadn't been a bad hair day, but literally a bad hair year. And after five hours in Sasha's golden hands my hair had a complete 180, giving me also a great boost in confidence. Update. I saw Sasha again for my roots touch up, and she added also a few highlights, if possible, I like more my hair than the first time! If you are reading this looking for a stylist, do yourself a favor and go see her! read more

Nera F.

15 years ago

OK, you haven't seen my reviews. i have like two. and as a mom with a crazy job, i don't have time to go anywhere and do anything except work and home. so when i manage to find the time to book an appointment (via lifebooker- sorry ladies of nica and sam, i am also not that rich!) to get my haircut, I go to NICA AND SAM. and several haircuts later, i realize it's time to write review number three. why? BECAUSE people love my hair when KRISTINA cuts it. since i'm not one of the pencil-thin fashion plates at the job, it's nice to get noticed. AND for whatever reason, this haircut lasts despite my overthick chiapet hair (yeah, i'm complaining about hair being too full, what are you gonna do.) it's been 3 weeks and it looks amazing still, esp since i realized that anyone can bieberize their hair to great effect (have you seen ted gibson brush women's hair forward on What Not to Wear? I bet HE invented the bieber!) and now my bob is extra, extra mod, with very sexy bangs. didn't think that was possible. my search for the perfect hair-mate is over - thanks KRISTINA and NICA AND SAM salon! read more

Aleesha C.

12 years ago

As an intern i was hesitant to get my hair colored in New York due to the price... I've been told it can cost $200 plus just for highlights. Last night i gave Nica & Sam's Hair salon a try and i was extremely impressed with their pricing. $125 for a half head of foils including tax!! Which was the best price i had come across. Sam is so professional and absolutely lovely! He makes you feel so comfortable and really wants to make you look amazing!! I get nervous in Hair Salons especially if they don't seem to care, but I could tell he wanted to make me walk out with confidence and loving my new hair! On top of that I was going to walk out with wet hair, again as I'm an intern i can't afford to have a blow dry as well. But he asked if their apprentice could practice doing a blow dry on my hair and it would be for free!! WINNING. Plus before i left he gave me some treatment to wash my hair with after the first wash too look after the color. Plus i love my new blonde hair. Sam's a talented colorists and just nice people to be around!! Definitely worth a try! I'll be back for sure! read more

Malachai V.

15 years ago

I came here thinking it was a professional salon... I was sadly mistaken. First off, a few of the "stylists" here are unlicensed and most likely are not legally authorized to work. These women are only there because they are the same race as the owner, Sam. Its a shame really because personally, I prefer a cut by a licensed professional not anybody who could pick up scissors. Sam, come on, get licensed workers! I think the only reason people still let these unlicensed "stylists" do their hair is because they don't know. If this salon really wants to be professional, each worker should display their license at their station to assure the client that they are certified to cut hair. To any possible clients reading this review, if you plan to get a cut here, make sure the worker is licensed. Also the dress code seems to be the same as it would be at a BBQ. When I came in there was a woman in pajamas! Come on! Absolutely no professionalism is displayed here. This salon is better suited to be located in an ethnic neighborhood in Brooklyn or queens, not Manhattan. read more

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Tyger is the best!!!!! I think the pictures speak for themselves but I have to give him a shoutout!…read more I was a hair color newbie but I saw what a great job he did with my sister's hair so I knew I was in good hands. He made me feel totally comfortable and at ease and I couldn't be happier with the results. I've gotten so many compliments. Tyger is a genius with color and he is so detail oriented. Sometimes it seems like he is paying attention to every hair on my head, lol. I trust him implicitly and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for quality hair color. Oh and the price is pretty reasonable, about the same going rate as other salons in the area or maybe less.

This was an absolutely traumatizing experience. I went to the Murray Hill location to get my roots…read moredone and tone my hair, which was a mix of strawberry blonde and old highlights. I showed the stylist a reference photo and explained that I wanted a copper tone, not too dark, just something to even everything out. When she finished, my hair was nearly black. I was shocked. I immediately said this wasn't what I asked for, and instead of acknowledging the mistake or offering a helpful solution, the stylist insisted that I had asked her to match my roots. I hadn't. She got defensive, combative, and started yelling at me. The receptionist stepped in and was more empathetic. She agreed something had gone wrong and offered to send me to their uptown location to fix it. I asked very clearly if I would be charged, and she said no. I even asked again before leaving, and she repeated that I wouldn't be charged by either location. I paid out of pocket to Uber uptown. The stylist there, Gary, did fix the color, but made sure I knew how busy he was and treated me like I was lucky he was making time. He gave me a condescending lecture about showing reference photos, and when I told him I had, and that I had been very clear, he brushed it off. I've been getting my hair done for years. I understand the process. I know how to communicate what I want, and I always come prepared with photos. That wasn't the issue. At one point, when another client joked that her scalp was burning, I tried to lighten the mood by laughing. He turned to me and said, "You're laughing now, you're going to have it a lot worse." He was right. My scalp started burning so badly I cried. It was a long and emotionally draining process. The color looked better by the end, but I now have a scab on my scalp, most likely from the chemical treatment. And then, despite being told repeatedly that I wouldn't be charged, Gary tried to make me pay more than the original salon visit would have cost. When I told him that the receptionist at the first location had specifically told me it would be free of charge, he said, "She made a huge mistake if she told you that." He then went on to argue with me, saying even his family pays, and made me feel like I was being difficult for not wanting to pay after everything I had been put through. After going back and forth, he agreed to charge me $150, which I paid, even though it felt completely unfair. I called the receptionist at the first salon afterward to tell her I had been charged. She denied ever saying I wouldn't be, which felt like the final blow. After all of that, I felt completely gaslit and taken advantage of. I left with a damaged scalp, out time and money, and genuinely shaken. I've never written a review like this before, but I think people deserve to know what kind of experience I had. I would never go back.

Msalon NYC

4.7

(71 reviews)