I made an appointment for a haircut a week in advance, and was made to wait 40 minutes once I arrived, on time, for my appointment. Once I got to the salon I was ushered into the basement where I sat alone during the entire wait time. Will not return. read more

Today was my second time having Jane color my hair. I can not say enough good things about her. She is a master colorist and it shows! The team really enjoys what they do and it makes the atmosphere extra comfortable. Don't pass this salon up! read more

We recently took our 17 month old son for his first haircut with Jullean and she is great! His hair is perfect and she really has a way with children. The entire staff was friendly and pleasant. We will be back for sure! read more

I went hair last night and loved this place! There service was great and it is a really cool atmosphere. The people were great and I loved my hair!!! I highly recommend this salon. I was served a nice glass of wine with cookies : ) I will definitely go back! read more

I found this salon on Google maps and with good recommendations. Gave them a call and booked an appointment the next day with Christine. She was a godsend to my poor head. I didn't go in there with much direction and she took in what I was saying and then walked me through what she thought would be best, making sure I was along for the ride the whole time. Loved the vibes and the whole experience, would highly recommend. I will definitely be back! read more

I just left this establishment, and excuse my French here, but HOLY F@CK! I cannot say enough good things about this salon, particularly Camille. Today was my one day to get a haircut as things have been so busy lately, and not only did they manage to squeeze me in, when I was unfortunately late for my appointment, they were nothing but welcoming and warm from the moment I walked through the door. Camille is a sweetheart. I knew from that very moment I found my new stylist, even before seeing her in action. My hair was a wreck before I stepped through the threshold, and she changed everything. The cut is flawless, exactly what I was looking for. Probably no small thanks to the fact that she talked me through the entire thing, making sure we were on the same page every step of the way. I will definitely be returning! read more

this is also long overdue. Cori is amazing. She cuts my hair in that perfect way where its like, what I wanted, but also with her expertise. She has a point of view and makes suggestions, but she also listens. I have curly hair, and she really gets it. I would never ever ever EVER go ANYWHERE else. I am a pussycat 4 lyfe bby read more

I recently moved to Fort Greene and was super excited to find a salon with great reviews nearby. I've been bouncing between stylists in New York for about 6 years. And the usual pattern is that even if they're good, it often takes one or two tries to really understand your style. And a lot of the time I end up returning to my stylist the day after to fix something (no big deal). So needless to say, I was very happy that my stylist here Kim, got the look on the first try (!). I had been growing out an extreme undercut from the summer (borderline mo-hawk) which had come to my shoulders. It was looking straggly as hell and I was very much in need of some evening out. So when I went to the salon and met with Kim, I showed her pictures of Agyness Deyn and Kate Lanphear with their feathery crops and sharp layers, and a few other pixie/bobs that might help tidy up the back. I wasn't 100% certain as to what I wanted, so Kim and I discussed the texture, top/bottom length, weight of the bangs, how short I was willing to go over all etc. She skillfully cut my hair and found a lovely balance in what I was looking for. She gave me essentially two cuts in one - one to bring up the back and one to feather out the top into a side swoop that I could part in either direction (yess!). Overall I love the cut, especially the texture, and three weeks later it's still looking great. Kim was super friendly, talented and professional, and I would highly recommend her :) read more

My new favorite salon!! Hip without a trace of attitude. I just got my second haircut from Jane, and once again I couldn't be happier. The first time was just a trim, this time I asked her to cut it shorter. Both times, she managed to follow my instructions exactly while also giving me a cut that was more flattering and stylish than anything I could have come up with by myself. Plus, Jane is such a pleasure to chat with, and the head massage she gave me melted away stress. Worth every penny! read more

I needed two things when I walked into OPC...keratin cut out of my hair & a salon closer to home. After seeing good reviews for them I decided to give it a go. What a great decision!! Jane brought my curls back to life & I just love my hair now. Everyone is so warm, welcoming and knowledgable. I never see a client walking out with bad hair! Recently I used Jullean to cut my 3 year old's equally curly hair & it's been so manageable after the cut. You definitely won't be disappointed! read more

Drew has been cutting my hair for some time now so when he moved to OPC, of course I followed. How could I not when it's the perfect cut everytime? OPC salon has a cool, relaxed vibe and the entire staff is friendly and professional. Highlights: Lucy, the resident salon puppy, the outdoor garden, local art on the walls and the couches and coffee tables that make it feel cozy and comfortable instead of the white, sterile environments some salons have under the pretense of being modern or upscale. Way to go OPC! Anyways, back to my hair. I have a short, angled bob with bangs - a.k.a super high maintenance cut. I'm very particular about how it's cut, so I'm a tough critic, but Drew gets straight A's across the board. He listens carefully and pays close attention to detail. He has amazing skills with a pair of scissors, only to be rivaled by his own styling abilities and shampoo/scalp massage. I walked out of that place, as usual, with a great cut that I am consistently complemented on. Side note - a little while ago I toyed with the idea of growing my hair out for a change but was worried about the potential awkward phase between short and medium length. My fears were completely unnecessary. Drew is able to cut my hair in such a way that it grew out perfectly and I never had the awkward in between phase I had been dreading. Not an easy task by anyone's standards..... But then I missed my bob so I had him shorten it back to its original length. Either way, win for me! Bottom line: OPC is awesome and Drew will give you a killer cut you will complemented on all the time. read more

my haircut stages are basically a never ending cycle of decent but not "YES!" haircuts alternating with growing out my hair into a shapeless frizz ball. i don't have anything bad to say about the 3 hairdressers i went to for my 6 last haircuts. they all gave me okay haircuts. jenni however did more than okay. she was AMAZING. i gave her an idea of what i wanted, she provided helpful feedback where she actually told me what SHE thinks would work (a quality i greatly appreciate), and chop-chopped to very cute hair. i was pretty happy with the cut as soon as i put my glasses back on. after washing and styling my hair the next day, i updated my initial assessment from good to great. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT and i hope i finally found a stylist for the long term. read more

it is very overdue that a cool salon is open in this neighborhood! my stylist melissa was super fun, she gave me a great cut, and i was alllll happy until the bill. $90 haircut in brooklyn??? ouch. oh well, paying for convenience! read more

I went here last Friday to get my hair cut and add some balayage highlights and my roots done. I was excited because the reviews were so good and I looked at some photos on Instagram and they looked like exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately that's not how my hair turned out. I got brassy thick highlights, not the subtle balayage I had discussed with my stylist, E. I waited to get home and assess how I felt to make sure I was not being irrational which can sometimes happen when you change your hair. After a day, I called opc and told them how I felt and they were very accommodating and booked me in for a fixer. I requested a new stylist, Drew who agreed that my highlights looked brassy and said that the toner was not on long enough and that's what the problem was. I was glad he agreed with me and didn't make me feel like I was being fussy. He put in the toner and was great at explaining the process so I wasn't worried. My hair now certainly looks better but is darker than I wanted from all the toner. All in all the salon is nice, staff are friendly and maybe if I had gone to Drew in the first place my experience would have been different. I spent $275 on a hairstyle that didn't really come up to scratch plus tips for two stylist and two trips to the salon which is not that close to me. I'm pretty disappointed with the whole experience. read more

AH! What a fabulous little salon! I'd been having so much trouble trying to get an appointment at one of my regular haunts over the past few weeks and my hair was quickly spiraling out of hand, but called here and got put down for an appointment with Christine right away. I work right down the street so I've walked by here a million times. I was always intrigued, but the actual interior of the salon is so much warmer and more inviting, without feeling too "posh," and everyone was so incredibly kind. Christine sat down with me before she began to talk through what I wanted, what my usual look was, and how it had been achieved in the past, but I let her have a bit of fun with the execution, because I find a new stylist always has a totally fresh take and vision as to how to cut/style my curly pixie. Christine was so warm and funny, and we chatted throughout the whole appointment. She would do status checks to see if I was happy with the length, and was more than happy to follow my suggestions. Sure enough, Christine had a fresh take, and I was literally grinning the entire time I was in the chair, I was so happy with how it turned out. Christine also gave me some great styling tips and product recommendations, and advised how long I could probably wait between trims to keep it an ideal shape. I definitely think this will be my go-to salon from hereon out. The prices are totally reasonable, the people are lovely, and the cuts are A+. read more

I have been on the hunt for a good hair dresser for YEARS. I went to Yelp for some recommendations. I found it! Owl and Pussycat Salon is wonderful. I go to Mary and she really is amazing. Color/ cut fantastic. She actually listens to you and what i love the most is she is not at all cocky. She really likes what she does and it shows. Highly recommend!! read more

I've been contemplating writing this review for a few days and I finally decided to just do it. Here's the deal, back in June I went to a salon in Manhattan and got a great cut and color. Then all of a sudden it was December and I hadn't maintained the color at all and had crazy roots. My natural hair color is dirty dirty blond and the color I got back in June was about 5 shades lighter. I like my old salon, but I was hoping to find something closer to my home/work in Brooklyn and a bit cheaper. I had very high hopes for OPC but was incredibly disappointed. I did however have a great experience on the phone booking my appointment. I explained my situation and how I probably needed a double process instead of highlights. I asked for an experienced colorist and Stuart, who was amazingly kind and helpful, agreed. I had hoped I could be fit in within the next couple of days, and Stuart went above and beyond to do just that. I truly appreciated that. When I got there I met Kim, my stylist, who asked what we were doing that day. I presented her with a picture of the color hair I was looking for. A very light blond with more white tones than yellow. I said I wanted to do an all around color instead of highlights, and knew that achieving the specific color I wanted may take a few appointments. I've been getting my hair colored for 13 years so I kind of know the drill by now. Kim frowned and said she didn't know if she had time for that, and that the root growth would be very apparent if I did an all around color. I agreed but I told her I'll have roots no matter what, and that I didn't really want the look of highlights. I said she didn't even have to correct the lighter shade of blond at the bottom, we could even incorporate an ombre look just by lightening all of the hair at once. She kept frowning down at the picture and arguing with me about what I wanted. After some back and forth, she convinced me that highlights would give me the look that I'm going for. As she had mentioned before, I knew she didn't have a lot of time so I figured fine, we can do highlights. In the light of the salon, I didn't think it looked too bad at the end. Definitely lighter and close to the color I wanted, but with some of my dirty blonde shining through. Kim told me that when I come back the more highlights I do the more it'll be an all around color. I left thinking I would make another appointment with her. The next day when I washed and blow dried it myself, I noticed the highlights weren't nearly close enough to my scalp, and I looked like I already had roots. The highlights themselves are incredibly streaky, it looks like a 14 year old tried platinum dye on herself at home. I can't play around with different hair styles, as the highlights under the top layer of my hair are so spaced out and drastic I'm forced to keep it up. This is absolutely not the look I was going for, and I'm hoping to get my hair fixed at a different salon before the holidays. read more

I've been looking for a place like this for years! I love the artsy vibe and welcoming staff. Im thrilled with my experience and results. I'm very picky when if comes to my hair and at most (other) salons I've always felt like the hairstylist wants to change my mind, but I know what I want and the staff at OPC did exactly what they could to make it happen for me. I feel like the staff really cares, the hospitality is great! I get the high end experience of a Manhattan base salon without the snobby and judgmental staff/scene. I highly recommend this salon for cuts, styles, and hair colors! read more

I decided to update my review because despite one bad experience (which was handled very professionally), I absolutely love this place and they deserve a five star review! I've been seeing Sarah for a couple years now and she always listens and offers suggestions for whatever I want to do to my hair. She even answers whatever hair care questions I may have, no matter how ridiculous. read more

The best I have found for haircut and highlights. I have been going for over 4 years now. They are Professional, excellent and Creative and very personable and they do their best to meet your needs plus give you great insights. I usually have had both cut and highlights with Jane but have also worked with several other stylists over the years and all have been great. I have tried many other salons in manhattan and Brooklyn over and even though I no longer live in Clinton hill I make it up their for my cut and highlights every time. read more

Had my second cut about 6 weeks ago. Sasha is no longer there (sticking to her freelance work) so Jane took over. She gave me a fantastic head massage and a great cut! Love this place! It's now my regular salon! read more

I have grown my hair for practically two years. It was my heaviest and longest hairstyle. So, I finally decided to donate my hair. Cody cut and styled my hair to look ridiculously cute for Halloween; all while making me feel less nervous about rocking short hair. He helped me tie the hair up and pack it up for shipping for Pantene's Beautiful Lengths. From the you are greeted at the door to the time you leave with a smile and a rocking haircut, you feel well treated. P.S. Cody has the before and after pictures (: read more

Mary has been coloring my hair for about 3 years now. I live in MPLS and travel to NY often. She does a phenomenal job! Yesterday I made the mistake of going to a salon here in MPLS for highlights which I can't stand. I just made an appointment with Mary for a correction in NY. Thanks Mary for being such a lovely person and a very talented stylist. Nihal read more

I've had bad experiences with my type of hair. But Kori is amazing! I haven't been to a salon in over two years. Having my hair so long I was anxious to cut it I came here and my anxiety went away. she was just so lovely and very informative about what she was doing. Now I will be going again today! I can say I found a great stylist for me!!! read more

I'm from Hawaii and visited a couple friends in New York. I wanted to change things up and get a haircut from a place I've obviously never been and since we were staying in Brooklyn, I booked an appointment with The Owl and the Pussycat Salon. I believe Drew cut my hair. I showed him a picture of what I had in mind and he explained what he would do to my hair (I LOVE when hairstylists keep me in the loop! Definitely extra kudos for that) Anyways, long story short, I loved the cut, and everyone else loved it too. My boyfriend keeps asking me if I'll ever style my hair like that again, but unfortunately, I think only Drew can :( read more

I'm a little late to review because I've been lazy about the internet, but I very nervously booked at this salon a couple of months ago because I live next door and I have only have 2 stylists in my life who "get me", and are unfortunately on the West Coast. My stylist here was Jullean and she was lovely. She patiently listened to my concerns, noticed the bad haircut I had before, and gave me exactly what I needed and wanted to get back on track. I highly recommend her and will definitely be going back. read more

I needed a correction for a bad dye job. These guys had such wonderful reviews and it's no wonder! They are amazing. I was originally blonde and wanted to change to a nice, natural, copper-red-brown color. I went to another salon near where I live and the stylist there made my hair a bright, saturated, maroon-red. Not nearly what I was going for. On top of that, it faded super fast and within two weeks I was down to dull, gross, almost pink hair. The ladies at the OPC worked so hard to bring my hair to a manageable color. Even after bleaching, the red WOULD NOT BUDGE. From what the ladies were saying, the other guy colored my hair all wrong. Changing from blonde to red, he should have first filled in my hair with a base pigment, then added red on top of that. But he just put the awful, super-saturated red right ton top of the blonde and ruined my hair. By the end of the night, they were able to bring me to color that looked more intentional and normal. Like I said, the red wouldn't budge so there was no getting rid of it entirely (which is the original stylist's fault, not at all OPC's!) Now my hair is a sort of dark brown with red tones. A million times better then what it was. My main stylist for the evening was Kim, and she was wonderful. Throughout the whole time (I was there for quite a while!) she kept asking me, "How are you doing? Are you doing okay?" She wanted to make sure I wasn't too traumatized by my bad color experience, haha. When I was done for the night, she told me that she wanted to know what happens to the color after a few washes, gave me her card, and told me to call her on Tuesday and give her a report. Then we'd go from there to figure out what the next steps were. She just seemed so genuinely concerned with wanting to give me a beautiful color and it is so very appreciated. read more

Highly recommend this salon! Jane has been cutting my hair for about a year and a half, and I can honestly say she's given me the best haircuts I've ever had. She's helped my bangs grow out and flawlessly blend into my hair. She always listens to what I want and also has my best interests in mind - she knows what styles will/won't look good and has never steered me wrong! Bonus: There is a cute dog at the salon every Tuesday =) read more

I recently had a baby and decided to treat myself to a nice cut and color before family pictures and the holidays. After reading the stellar reviews I made my appointment at Owl and Pussycat. I needed a color re-touch (a few shades darker brown than my natural) and my straight long layers trimmed. The gentleman at reception offered me a coffee and I was very impressed with the single serving french press (and they had decaf!) Unfortunately, my stylist, E, had to re-process my hair with additional color when the first color "didn't take" and made my roots a weird red color (an awkward exchange she had with another stylist leads me to believe she might have chosen an incorrect color combination). After the new color was applied she finished the cut and styled. I left a bit uneasy but wanted to believe I was just anxious about the time/ correction and I genuinely thought she had tried her best to get the color and cut right (she blended the layers a bit more after styling) so I paid, gave her a modest tip, and resolved to give it a few days before establishing my feelings on the whole experience. Those few days have passed and today I washed and dried at home to find that the cut is in many places uneven, the layers aren't well blended on one side and the deep red tone is still very present on my roots. With everything else I need to accomplish before the holidays it isn't bad enough to justify another 3 hours away from the babe to get it fixed, but it is quite a bummer to spend $220 (that is about 800 diapers, people!) and not feel all warm and fuzzy about the result. read more

Jessica is amazing! She is new at the salon but let me tell you, she is an artist. She has done my hair for the past 6 years. She does an amazing color job and her up do's are an absolute work of art. She recently did my hair for my wedding and I couldn't have been happier. She is an absolute doll and so much fun! read more

I got a cut here back several months ago and neglected to rave about my experience! I had Jenni the day I visited and she was awesome. I only had a general idea of what I wanted, something clean, only slightly hip, but apt for a corporate setting. And BOOM she proposed some ideas, and we did it. Very personable, friendly, efficient, and skilled. If this place was a little closer to where I lived I'd be back again and again. But if I find myself in the area... I'll be here!! read more

So I came in and had my mid length hair trimmed and asked for straight across bangs. A mistake was made (a chunk of my hair was cut on the side to about 3" and now sticks out. It will take six months to grow back out) and they were uneven, and when I returned the next day everyone was understanding and I have been promised a refund. So while I was not happy with the initial result of my hair, the customer service at this place is great and they are a very friendly staff. read more

I recently got my hair cut a the Owl & Pussycat salon and was very happy with the cut. My hair is very straight, not much you can do with it and I usually end up putting it in a bun. But the stylist brought it to life with layers at just the right places. The overall visit was very pleasant. Definitely recommend it and will bring my daughter with me next time. read more

I came here because of all the great reviews and am happy to say, they met my expectations. Normally, when I've finally given in and dragged myself to a salon I am often left sort of satisfied but unhappy with the fact that the hair stylist forced the cut onto me. This was the first time where I told them what I was looking for and they followed my directions, gave me some tips for my hair and inquired about how I maintained my hair and gave some suggestions. Needless to say, I'll be back! read more

I've been going OPC Salon since it opened in my neighborhood and it's a special place. After years of Manhattan salons, OPC's vibe is a welcome change. No fuss, no airs, just warmth and hospitality along with expert services and great music. I've never had a bad cut there - and for a curly girl that says a lot. Jane And Kim have both done my color and its also fantastic every time. (Every month). It is really amazing to walk into a salon in NYC and feel welcome - like a real neighborhood joint. read more

Jane is a brilliant hairstylist. I've been going to her for many years and I always leave her happy. The salon is intimate and always has great service. Appointments run on time. Coloring services are great as well. read more

Jessica has been my stylist for several years and when I heard she was moving to NYC, I was devastated. She was the first stylist to really know what kind of style suited me. I think the first few months after "the change", I received at least one compliment every day. But all that said, the best part of having Jessica for your stylist is how you are received. She is kind, smart, gentle and funny. She truly cares for you as you sit in her chair. As a cancer patient, I sometimes feel lousy and think I look that way too. However, after my time with Jessica, she has not only helped me to look more beautiful but she makes me feel that way too. I am coming to NYC to visit my daughter at Columbia University this year and I will be making my hair appointments at the Owl and The Pussycat with Jessica. She cannot be replaced! read more

I went to the salon for the first time today and got a great cut and beautiful color from Mary. This is a great little neighborhood spot with excellent customer service. Mary was cheery and friendly, and not only was she a great stylist, but she makes a damn good cup of coffee too. Fort Greene is lucky to have this place. read more

Jollean's cut my hair for the past 6 months and I've never been happier with my hair! Her head massage is to die for, our conversations are always fantastic and my cut and style always leaves me feeling like a rock star! Thank you!! read more

DREWWW. How lucky I am to have found you. My hair was a mess until I found this place (thanks yelp!) and made an appointment with whomever was available ASAP. I'm leaving for a trip soon and needed someone to do something, anything. Drew totally delivered! He took me from crazy bag lady alla Mary Poppins to VS angel in one afternoon. He gave me a fantastic clean fresh cut for spring and added highlights to my vigin hair. The salon has a very relaxed and chill vibe. No drama, just a wonderful cup of coffee and peaceful environment to read trashy magazines and become a better looking you. I will definitely be returning as I have never had such a satisfying salon experience. I was even given a few shampoo samples so I dont have to take full sized bottles on my trip. Bellissimo. read more