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    Thomas Taft Salon UES

    4.4 (325 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    I guess when we started here it is "better" but still so unhappy with how I now look.
    Lillian R.

    I wish I didn't have to write this review but after 4 sessions, I'm left with some of the worst "blonde" ( if you can even call it that) color of my life. I've never felt more dull and ugly and have about 4 different shades on my head. I will acknowledge that the front desk team was SO kind and tried to be helpful and was understanding of what needed to be fixed. The stylist who tried to fix my mess of a color really tried , was kind, and I could tell really wanted it to be better but didn't have the blonde knowledge or skill set to execute this. She even said " I don't do blondes often but I want to more ". Why are you fixing my blonde then??? My fix was face framing highlights to "blend it all together"-youll see in pictures where these were placed. And she didn't know how to fix the over bleached scalp I got when asking for a money piece. Another stylist came and explained what to do - now it's just a weird light brown ( starting to turn green ish) but I guess better than the bleach bald look I had before. Overall I asked for a partial highlights, with a money piece and warm toner. And I'm left with light brown hair with the weirdest shade in the front and a "face framing " by my ears beneath my hair. This nice of a place should've done better. This wasn't a hard ask. They did try and were very nice but I look so awful :(

    Lily M.

    This was my first visit to the salon. I scheduled a haircut with Ranne based on what I saw on his Instagram profile. I was looking for a cut with layers and movement and this was perfect! I came a few minutes early to my appointment and they were ready for me. Ranne's technique is a bit unorthodox but it creates great layers. I am absolutely in love with my haircut and how it lays. Another great part was that he has it down to a science so the whole wash, haircut, and style only took 40 minutes! That was great. Everyone at the salon was extremely nice!

    A few days before a New Year 2025 I had appointment in this salon. My experience was so bad. I've got burn my hair, total damaged, hair cuts terrible. they charge me almost $400. I had complained about this situation, looks like they don't care. Management and owner never say to sorry. Not responding back. The worst thing that ever happened ! I do not recommend!

    And misplaced highlight with no color.....
    Christina M.

    THEY ARE NOT COLOR SPECIALISTS. I knew more about color as a customer than they did as trained stylists. Avoid this place like the plague, and if you don't, expect to walk out with exactly what you didn't want. Vicky on the UWS does not follow directions. Don't believe the hype on their website. She's an amateur.

    I had an amazing experience at Thomas Taft Salon with Uros! A few years ago I got very sick with an illness and ended up losing a lot of my hair. It was devastating as I had to wear wigs for years - and my hair was something I used to be very proud of. Once my hair finally started growing back the layers and lengths were all over the place, but I was afraid to let anyone cut it or do anything to it. I finally decided to get a cut and put my trust in Uros. Uros was so kind and he made me very comfortable with the whole process. The layers are absolutely perfect and I am so happy. The balayage gave my hair the sun-kissed look that I really wanted. He did an incredible job with my new cut and color, and I left the salon feeling gorgeous! Thank you Uro$!! I'm definitely coming back.

    Smooth blowout? And it's still wet
    Marisa G.

    This is my first time going here and with the reviews I wasn't nervous at all. Tina is a new stylist but she used to own a salon so I figured I was in good hands. I got home from my cut and blowout and realized when I ran my fingers through the back of my hair that there was a whole section that was wet. And as I sectioned off my hair to just do it myself, there were lots of sections not blown out. My hair is textured so there were whole pieces that were still super wavy. They were just covered by the top layers so it would look nice when I left. I also had to remind her several times that I wanted my shortest layers to be chin length. They still aren't but after asking several times I just figured I'd move on. I'm really disappointed. The other stylists have great reviews but I don't think I'll be back.

    {Before} This was my best attempt at styling with products, and after about 3 hours, it still fell flat.
    Mari S.

    I'm in love with my hair now, I've always struggled throughout my hair journey yet after my much needed haircut I'm finally more willing to embrace and love my hair, and it was done by Francesca. This was my first time there, and I'm so glad I chose Thomas Taft. I came in on Monday (9/18/2023). During the consultation, I talked about my issues, goals, and what I wanted in my haircut. I have long 2a/2b waves and wanted fullness, encourage definition for my natural texture, and for the poorly done layers and my bangs (done by a different hair stylist) to be fixed. While keeping a long length. Before the hair cut, it was an uneven mess. The left and right sides of the "face framing" layers were clearly uneven and made it difficult to do even subtle hairstyles. My bangs were hard to manage as random, long pieces kept bothering my face, it wouldn't lay/dry as I wanted it to, and it was honestly driving me crazy. Francesca has fixed the overall shape and kept my hair long, and it's still full while also encouraging my waves to form. I've always struggled with definition, and while using the same products as usual and incorporating some advice and techniques from Francesca, I've noticed my hair cooperating with the products more, plus my waves don't fall flat as it used to. My bangs no longer have random pieces interrupting my daily life, which my eyes and selfies are thankful for. There is still some work needed to be done, as I really wanted my hair to stay long and didn't want to sacrifice most of my length. To be honest, I didn't really care for layers since the previous stylist ruined my hair because of it. Yet Francesca's work made me appreciate how it can benefit my hair. Still love the results a week later. I just wish I had come to this salon and stylist sooner. Definitely recommend :3 (I've added my after and before pictures of my hair)

    Ranne after

    Just tried Thomas Taft hair salon for the first time and had my hair cut and colored by Ranne. I LOVE how my hair turned out. Highly recommend and Thomas Taft is reasonably priced too. The color turned out exactly how I wanted, natural and well blended, bright and dimensional. Ranne's assistant Ahmed is great too and so friendly @ranneartist_stylist on IG (Pics are before/after)

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    The work is professional, the atmosphere and service are terrific, and it's reasonably priced. I'm totally happy.

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    Thank you so much for your review Cassie!

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    Hey Marissa - I emailed you!

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    Had an amazing haircut by Jean, thank you! Lovely environment, with friendly and professional service

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    2 years ago

    I love Thomas Taft! Melissa is truly an artistic genius, & Angela makes getting an appointment both easy & fun.

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    Ranne did a wonderful job with my cut and color! 10/10 recommend! Wonderful experience

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    I direct messaged you :)

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    Hi Nury, thank you. We hope to see you again, soon.

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    Great find in the neighborhood. East to schedule an appt. Excellent prices and customer service. Best blowout I had in a while

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    Thank you Marina! See you soon :)

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    I got my first haircut at this salon with Ranne. I got exactly the cut I was hoping for, and he is great with adding layers!

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    Thank You Sydney! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    Thank you for your review Leslie! See you soon :)

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    Omg the fastest!!!! So happy you found hum Layla!

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    Updating my review: I used to come here because the haircuts were strong, but over time the…read moreexperience deteriorated significantly. Appointments became rushed, started late, and lacked even basic professionalism. You're barely greeted when you walk in, and the overall tone makes it feel like you're inconveniencing them just by being there. I told them multiple times I had a head injury from a concussion and the lack of care was very concerning how abrasively they washed and handled my head. My most recent appointment was a complete failure. I asked for a warm, golden brown and came prepared with multiple reference photos. While the color was processing, I clearly flagged that it was pulling purple. That concern was dismissed, and the product was left on longer. The result was the darkest my hair has ever been, almost black with a cool, purple hue. The exact opposite of what I requested. The color job is all mismatched, the lower part of my hair significantly darker, the roots are sloppy and uneven. When I pointed this out, the response was defensive and dismissive. At one point, I was sarcastically asked if I wanted to "bleach it," which is an inappropriate and careless suggestion for already fine hair. It was mind blowing to have this handled so poorly and then be rushed through a cut that does not look anywhere close to the quality of the past cuts. I followed up requesting a refund, given that this will take months to correct and fade, and received no response for over 48 hours. It's not even about the money - it's about the severe lack of respect. What's most surprising is that this level of defensiveness and lack of accountability was unacceptable, especially after such a grave mistake. Instead of thoughtful adjustment and ownership, the response was dismissive in the moment and silent afterward. Mistakes happen. How they're handled is what defines a business. This was not handled well. NYC has no shortage of salons that can deliver both technical skill and professionalism. This is not one of them. Updating this with a pic and additional NYC HAIR SALON SEO terms so future customers are warned since the salon has decided to block me after no satisfactory resolution. The pic at the top right was me pre-hair f*** up. Only come to this salon if you'd like to come home and cry.

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    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.

    I used to come often but my hair stylist is no longer here, I got a haircut recently and tried a…read morenew stylist Ara. I haven't cut my hair in 6 months and I have really long straight natural hair so you can say it is a blank canvas. This is probably one of the worst haircut I have gotten in years compared to other places that are in different price ranges. Leaving the salon it looked good styled but when I went home to wash it and had more time to look without it curled I saw really choppy layers and the length is much shorter than i wanted. For a cut I paid $107-110 not including tips and expected a decent cut for that amount. Truly disappointing as holidays are coming up and I have been wearing a hat to cover up, cannot wait for this to grow out but will take months. Ara was really sweet and nice but I don't think the skills were there.

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    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.

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