I've been going to Cynthia for years. Every time I go in, my super thick and very difficult to manage hair is in a disgusting greasy top knot, full of tangles/grays and looking terrible. By the time I leave, my hair looks like this. She plays excellent music and is such a lovely person, but the best part is how talented she is with hair. I've gone a few places before where the stylist complains about how thick my hair is or how long it's taking or that their arms are getting tired, but Cynthia seems to do my hair with ease and has never complained, no matter how bad of a state my hair is in. Love going in for a cut, color, shapeup, trim, color touchup, "taking weight off," or even just a blow out (did that once before a friend's wedding). Can't recommend her enough! She also does men's hair. read more

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I am a happy woman! I had a wonderful experience getting a half head balayage from the amazingly talented Jesse. My hair started off very dark and dull and Jesse did a great job bringing me to a lighter color. And it was fun! She, and the other stylists, were so friendly and warm, and after a few hours in a chair, this makes all the difference. I will be back soon! read more

Pelo Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great experience! Jesse did an amazing job on my hair. She worked with what I asked for and made me feel comfortable the entire time. I trusted her to do a great job and she definitely did. This is a great salon with character, personality, warm atmosphere and stylists with talent. She created an amazing chocolate red bellyage and I'd recommend her again to anyone looking for a stylist that does great work with color! read more

I love Jesse. As a professional and as a great human being. She's super talented, particularly around color and blends/integrations. I've left there with fantastic balayage that's perfectly melted/blended into my base color - super beautiful. She's also great with playful prompts - you can go to her and say "Ok this might be a weird idea, but is it possible to ________." and she'll get creative about what can be done, but course correct me if I'm suggesting something terrible. On a personal note, I want my husband to learn her technique for the head massage that's given during the shampoo process, b/c it's awesommmmeeee. read more

What a find! I got an amazing haircut. Great stylists in a relaxed salon with a neighborhood vibe. Really close to the Graham L and Lorimer G, and super chill. They have all the products, I got a scalp massage as part of the shampoo, and Jesse really listened and gave me what I wanted the first time around. Usually I have to ask a stylist to do a little bit more after I look at what they did but her cut was perfect. And she does a free neck trim in between cuts! I'll definitely be back. read more

I went to see Jesse after she was recommended to me by a friend in the neighborhood. Not only was Jesse warm and welcoming, but she really took her time to discuss my cut (bangs for the first time in my adult life- a big step!). She also gave me a tutorial on how to dry/maintain them and talked about my natural wave- she even shaped my hair in the back to help the curls "breathe" when I let them air dry. We discussed color and I said I wasn't ready to do that just yet, and she didn't pressure me or try to talk me into it, just said when I was ready she'd be happy to discuss. It was one of the most pleasant salon experiences I've had and I'm thrilled it's just a short walk from where I live! And it's also a charming, cheerful salon inside, which is an added bonus. read more

I recently went for my first haircut with Luisa. I already knew she was fabulous because she cuts & colors my sister's hair. She is very friendly and kind (the other stylist that welcomed me to the salon is also very nice). She listened to me patiently and asked me what I thought about her approach to the cut. I am rocking a pixie and my hair is very coarse and irregularly wavy but she managed to cut it so that it is perfectly in place on the sides and back while at the top it is cut in a way that I can style it in more than one way. The massage during the shampooing was lovely. The salon is very cute and cozy. I appreciate that there were accessiblity features like a big ramp to enter and handles in the restroom. They have excellent Covid protection game, even using clips to fasten your mask in place while they cut around your ears and neckline. The location is super convenient, near the L and G. Highly recommended! read more

I got one of the best haircuts I've ever gotten from Lacy, and she was super friendly and so nice to chat with. She listened exactly to what I wanted and gave me a great blow out too. She had a mask on as well as a plexi shield too so it felt very safe. Definitely recommend! read more

Jesse gave me such a great cut!! She's so lovely and the salon is cute and chill. She took her time and made sure my hair was just right. I was also able to make a day-of appointment, which was nice. I'll definitely be back and have already recommended her to friends. read more

Jessica Noonan has been cutting my hair for years now and I just love her to pieces! She has this amazing knack for cutting my hair so that it looks good either straight or curly (I bat for both teams in the hair department). And she's great fun to chat with! Go see Jessica! read more

I haven't been yet but I can still give it five stars because my favorite stylist is starting here in Feb! Go see Cynthia, she was my go to for years and will be again now that she's back. She cuts my sassy bob like no other :) read more

Don't let the unassuming exterior of this salon, located at the corner of Ainsle and Manhattan Ave. fool you. The talent working inside is top notch. Owner Nikki Flaming has been cutting and coloring my hair for three years running, and now that I live in Jackson Heights, Queens, I gladly travel to Pelo because Nikki is simply the best. She listens, and understands that cutting hair can't be done by sections, but in-the-round, in three dimension. I can also speak for the other stylists working at Pelo -- the few times Nikki couldn't take me (full book), her partners-in-hair stepped in and did the job beautifully. I can't recommend Pelo enough. Long may it live! read more

Jesse Kaman is the best stylist ever! I have crazy curly hair that is so hard to work with and she is so patient and always does an amazing job with cut and color! Every time! I have asked her to make it bleach blonde, save my hair from a color disaster while I was out of town, and make it natural again. I always thought I couldn't have short hair without getting a fro (not that that wouldn't be super cool, cause it would, but I am not going for that right now) and she proved me wrong! My hair is short with these layers that she does that make it fall perfectly! She gave me what I didn't even think I could have! Cut and color--she does it all! Oh, and she gives amazing head massages while washing your hair (heavenly!). My friends go to her too and their hair always looks fabulous as well. The prices are super fair for NYC! Go to Jesse and you will be obsessed with your hair :) read more

Jesse is amazing - she has legit been my favorite stylist EVER! I have referred her to every single one of my friends & co-workers & i mean every word when I say she is worth EVERY PENNY! Not to mention, she is full of awesome positive vibes and is such a great person to just be around! I love the salon & will go to Jesse forever :) read more

Nikki is the best hair stylist in NYC hands down. She has been cutting my hair close to 10 years now and I have never strayed. I will not let anyone else even touch my bangs. She finally opened her own salon and it is just perfect. read more

Nikki has been cutting my hair for eight years now and I wouldn't trust it to anyone else in New York. She's fantastic with curly hair, and you definitely get your money's worth because she cuts in a way that grows out beautifully... you get three hairstyles for the price of one, essentially. read more

Nikki has been doing my hair for twelve + years now! She is the most awesome colorist and stylist around. I get so many compliments on my hair which is naturally frizzy and out of control, but Nikki makes me look like a model. Her salon has the relaxing atmosphere and I always leave feeling brand new. read more

Nikki has been helping me look fabulous for the last 4 years. I was desperate to find a good hair stylist when I moved to NYC and I really lucked out when I heard about her (good word gets around). Her new salon Palo is really inviting and cool. Get ready for greatness Nikki, just don't get too busy for me ;) read more

Nikki is a fun and fabulous hairdresser. She takes her time and listens to you and what you want, and is realistic about what your hair will do, too. Drawback is that it can take a bit to get an appointment - plan ahead! Also, she charges 50% more than she did a year ago. ouch. read more

Two and a half years later and I'm still loving every single haircut I get at Pelo. This place is the cutest, the energy in the salon is so chill and delightful, the prices are great, the staff super friendly and fun, and overall I just can't recommend this place enough! read more

Arriving from France 4 years ago, it was not easy for me to find a hair salon and I had bad adventures until I met Jesse. Jesse is now doing my hairs for 4 years and I was never disappointed. She's amazing, she always understands what I want or need even if my English skills aren't great...:-) Amazing job with cut and color. And It's always nice to be around her, she's a great person!!!! Now I have to move back to France, I'll really miss her. I will definitely book an appointment each time I come back in the city. I highly recommend to try this salon. Best hairdresser in New York !!!! read more

Jesse Kaman is the sweetest most genuine hair stylist around. Her aesthetic is spot on New York and I leave each appt feeling completely taken care of. She knows what she's doing! You will walk out looking fantastic with a smile on your face. On top of that you start each appt with a cup of tea, can't go wrong with that. read more

Nikki is really a fantastic stylist and person. I always look forward to my haircuts because she's so much fun to chat with. While she probably has hundreds of clients, she'll always remember what's going on with you and you don't get those forced conversations that I've experienced before with hair stylists. She's just a really fun person. That aside, she's also amazing at cutting and coloring hair. When I started going to her when the salon opened in October 2011, I had short hair, maybe just below my chin. And now my hair is considered long, well past my shoulders. Most people know what a pain it can be to grow out a short haircut into long locks, but Nikki's cuts have made it painless and easy. Perhaps the best part is that my hair always seems to look better and better as it grows into the cut. I've also gotten subtle ombre highlights from her twice and they've been perfect. Not too light and not too much contrast with my natural dark brown hair color. And her prices are very reasonable for NYC! read more

There's a little sign in the bathroom of Pelo that says something like.."We're stylists not Magician's". A week after Jesse put in complex, contrasting highlights blended to perfection I might question that. Jesse's work is on a level of mastery comparable to magic. Sometimes you leave a salon charmed by the company only to realize a week later you don't *really* love your new hair. Here, you leave both elevated by her down-to-earth authentically hip-ass self, and by the sheer joy of feeling like a better version of yourself. Feels like magic. I've had my hair done many, many times in all four corners. My most recent request was a tall order: I asked Jesse to make my blonde highlights look and grow out naturally despite my dark hair. I was willing to go much darker to avoid the harsh-grow out. She found an in between, lovely dark blonde that is still bright but blended with such contrast that it looks absolutely natural. Of all my hair excursions, this is top 3 ever. Definitely the happiest I've been in a while. I made the mistake of going to my California regulars for the last few sessions to save $, but the truth is, Jesse also makes her mastery level services totally affordable. read more

The only reason I wouldn't review Pelo is because I'm possessive over Nikki and want to feel like she's MINE! Seriously, she is the best thing ever. Not only will she make you look amazing, she will make you feel amazing. Nikki is warm, caring, extremely intelligent, and gorgeous to boot. Skilled colorist, wonderful haircutter, and an even better person. I can't express enough love for her. read more

Nikki has been cutting and coloring my hair for almost 9 years and I can honestly say I've never enjoyed a salon experience as much as I have since I started seeing Nikki. Not only is she terrificly skilled at cutting/styling and color but she is just wonderful to be around! Spending what can sometimes wind up being over 2 hours in a salon chair isn't necessarily the MOST fun way to spend your time, but Nikki is great to talk with, always remembers what's been going on with your life, makes the time fly by and your hair look perfect! read more

Can't recommend Pelo highly enough. I've been going to Nikki for almost 8 years now and I wouldn't trust anyone else to cut my hair. She really understands what you want and how to make it work with your hair type. Overall, the salon is warm and welcoming and really provides a great experience. read more

Nikki is an excellent stylist and a sweet, engaging person. Style yes, attitude no. This salon listens to the clients and cares about what they say. Nikki will recommend, advise, but do her best to help you look the way YOU want if you explain. Book ahead since she is busy. read more

What a find! Pelo is a warm and lovely salon. Nikki has been cutting and coloring my hair for almost 6 years. I have difficult hair, but you would never know that after I leave... Always a great cut, color and price. Nikki always makes you feel like you are her favorite customer. read more

Recently moved here and just had my first NYC haircut from Jesse Kaman at Pelo. Place was very relaxed and comfortable. Jesse listened to what I wanted, took a lot of time, and gave me a great haircut. I won't need to look for a different stylist while I am living here! read more

Kelsey has been cutting my hair for about 8 months now. She is fantastic! The salon is super relaxed and Kelsey will make you feel right at home. She does exactly what I want every time and in a timely manner. As a guy, the whole hair salon thing kind of weirds me out, but I actually look forward to my Kelsey Kuts. Also, she does an amazing scalp massage! Definitely give her a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

A calm setting with a very talented hairstylist with great vibe. Ask for Jesse Kaman. She gave me a beautiful haircut ! My new go to place as long as she is there!!! read more

Pelo Salon is the BEST salon! Nikki has been cutting/coloring my hair for over 3 years now. I have gone to the TOP Salons in NYC and they do not match and the price is out of control along with the attitude. Pelo is a warm welcoming place, I look forward to my evenings at the Salon. I would not trust anyone else with my color! I have recommended many friends to go to Pelo and they ALL love it! I feel like I am just hanging out with my sister who happens to be a REALLY talented stylist! Go here, trust me, you will not be disappointed! read more