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I actually started using Lifebooker.com this past September for my highlights and hair cuts and have already saved close to $500. Normally at a nice salon like Aveda, highlights and a haircut cost around $250 and I don't pay any more than $100 now using lifebooker. It means using a different salon almost every time, but I don't mind because i think it's good to mix it up anyway. The salons I've used and liked through lifebooker were Platinum salon on Rivington and Marian Vera on the UES.
Before I started doing this, I went to Asterid from the Scott J Aveda salon on the UWS, she is probably the best stylist I've ever had. I also used to go to Cutler in midtown, I always got amazing haircuts there, but the location is kind of difficult for me to get to and they are also extremely expensive.
@moderndaisy: Thanks! I'll look into lifebooker.com. I don't mind going different places, especially when I'm not doing something drastic with my hair. I've heard great things about Aveda and was thinking of trying to get in on one of their student nights.
I hate how expensive the good salons end up being. I really don't want to pay $150 for a dead end trim!
@KatNYC2011: When I first moved to NYC, I used to go to the Aveda school in Union Square to get my hair done and while it was super cheap, I always left looking like I never went in the first place. And like you said, they took FOREVER between the waiting for class to get out, and everything they do is supervised so they have to wait for the manager to come over, etc.
There is actually an Aveda salon that participates in Lifebooker, it's more expensive than the other deals available, but I actually might step it up a notch and start going there eventually just because I love their hair colors. The bleach used by other salons has been making my hair really brittle and weak. But yes, in general, Lifebooker has been an absolute godsend for our overall budget, I mean it's just ridiculous what salons charge for a simple hair cut and partial highlight. Now I feel like I"m paying a much more reasonable price and the only caveat is I have to switch up salons since they only offer discounts during certain times.
I've gone to Diva Hair Salon on 76th St and 2nd Ave (next to Southern Hospitality - yum). They are really good and affordable!! Here's the info:
http://newyork.citysearch.com/review/45828937?reviewId=24053301
@JrzyGurl: Thanks! I'll look into them too.
I've been to Robert Stuart Salon on the UWS a bunch of times, and they've always done a good job. They're also pretty reasonably priced.
@KatNYC2011: I had to comment to say that I can't believe how much prices vary across the US! I get my hair done in Missouri by a Paul Mitchell trained stylist who owns her own salon, and for full highlights, a deep condition, and a trim, I pay $125. LOL. I guess I won't complain that I pay too much anymore!
Oh, and ladies, I will be in NY for two different weeks over the summer visiting DH while he is in season. If anyone wants to volunteer to show me around and take my shopping, and maybe watch one of DH's baseball games with me ;) I will gladly bribe you with cupcakes and buy you drinks!
Come on, you know you want to!
@Lindsay12.31.2010: Um... that sounds pretty awesome. I'd be game for that (as long as I'm around). Although I may be in crazy last minute wedding planning mode!
If you're looking for seriously good value, along with a great cut, go to the Cutting Edge salon in Chinatown and have Kenneth cut your hair. About $30 (depending on hair length) for a wash, great cut, and blowdry. I don't color my hair but I assume those prices are reasonable too.
@KatNYC2011: Hey, I am an event planner :-) I can tag along and help with random stuff. I'll be there for a week in June, and another in July!
I use to go to Lily's on the UES just for trims and she (Lily herself) did a good job at a reasonable price, I think it was around $60.. It's at 88th & 2nd.
@Lindsay12.31.2010: Fun! Keep me posted. I will probably be around for the most part. Since I'm using 90% of my vacation days this year for the wedding!
Thanks for all the recommendations! I will look into those as well.
i go to sei tomoko in the east village--i have long, straight (asian) hair, and they always do a good job of giving a little layer but not too much. plus they're big into the scalp massage. very reasonably priced--from $45 and up.
I'm doing the bumble and bumble university thing. It's free, just a time commitment and takes a lot of planning. But you can't just get a trim -- you have to get an actual hair cut and style. Bonus is you can get free coloring and free styling. The styling actually gives you 10$ credits for products, so that's crazy nice.
Basically you sign up, then they do hair evaluations I think once a month, maybe slightly more frequently, to see if your hair is suitable (time commitment like I said). That's when you discuss what kind of cut. They have signature styles that they're teaching experienced stylists, so that's why trims aren't an option. At the evaluation you get an appointment and it's totally possible it's 3 months away. But once you're in, you're in for life!
@ribbons: Thanks for the heads up on this one. I am signing up. I hope they pick my hair! It sounds really fun!
I go to Le Salon East on 60th between 2nd and 3rd. If you book through Lifebooker, you can get a wash/cut/style for $37.50 (that price always seems to be available too). My hair is very difficult to manage, but I was very impressed with my cut, and my sister had a very good experience there as well. And, it's VERY difficult to beat that price in Manhattan.
I go to Le Salon East on 60th between 2nd and 3rd. If you book through Lifebooker, you can get a wash/cut/style for $37.50 (that price always seems to be available too). My hair is very difficult to manage, but I was very impressed with my cut, and my sister had a very good experience there as well. And, it's VERY difficult to beat that price in Manhattan.
I've been going to the same salon for 8 years and I (obviously) LOOOOOVE it! It's called Butterfly Studio Salon in Flatiron, and they do a fabulous job with turning my super-fast growing, weedy hair into soft, sexy layers. Seriously, I love love love them :)
I've been with my hair stylist for about 6 years because I have weird Asian hair (wavy, too much volume, thick, damaged). She's in Flushing at Sub-Image Studio. My cuts cost about $30, that includes shampoo and a head massage during. Ask for Mandy and tell her Laura sent you. ;)
PS I don't have super short hair right now but I did for about 3 years and she was the only person I found that I could trust with it. Don't worry if you're not Asian either, I've seen her work with other ethnicities as well.
I also booked through Lifebooker and went to Medulla and was very very happy with my cut!
Thank for these recs ladies.... I've been scheduling hair appts with my old stylist upstate whenever we go up to meet with wedding vendors. It's becoming chaotic and I really need to find someone down here. This was soooo helpful!!
@hermitcrab: so funny, I was just at Medulla via Lifebooker as well. Loved the salon itself -- beautiful space, friendly staff -- and really liked my haircut when I walked out of there. But a few days later I realized that somehow my stylist had only cut the top layer of my hair! So the inner layer is still full of split ends, which drives me insane!!
I have tried a gazillion salons on Lifebooker and the one I have most consistent success with is Projet in Soho or therabouts, though I haven't been there in a while.
Alright, ladies, you've finally convinced me to sign up for Lifebooker. Like I need to be buying more stuff online... ;-)
Lifebooker is awesome! If you type in the code "friend" you will save $5 too
I just wanted to revive this post to let everyone know that Bumble Bumble is looking for new/more clients. @ribbons: provided excellent details last month. If you have any other questions, feel free to pm me. I did the short layers earlier this month (my first time getting a b&b haircut) and it was an awesome experience.
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I really need to get my hair cut. Nothing fancy, but I need split ends trimmed and my layers cleaned up.
I had a fantastic stylist a few years ago, but he moved to NJ. Since then I've just been going to "teaching nights" every 6 months or so.
I went to one 6 months ago and it was OK, but I really don't want to spend almost 4 hours in a stylists chair for a dead end trim.
Who do you recommend that is good with long hair and giving long thick hair some shape without over-layering?