Affordable Stylist in NYC? Is this impossible to find?

thegirlsdistracted · 10-21-2009, 12:27 AM

I'm a college student in NYC living on a limited budget, but somehow I haven't gotten a haircut since January and I am waaaaay past the point of needing one. So, anyone have any suggestions of stylists/salons in the NYC area? I live the in Bronx, but I'll schlep to Manhattan, Brooklyn, wherever. I've never had a Deva cut, and I know I should try one sometime, but don't know if I wanna shell out the dough for one.

(for a reference, I never pay more than $50 for a cut back home, and that usually includes a deep conditioning, shampooing, and cut. I know it'll be more in NY, but I wanna keep it as low as possible and I don't think I can last until Christmas break without a haircut.)

thanks!

Marciea · 10-23-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thegirlsdistracted

I'm a college student in NYC living on a limited budget, but somehow I haven't gotten a haircut since January and I am waaaaay past the point of needing one. So, anyone have any suggestions of stylists/salons in the NYC area? I live the in Bronx, but I'll schlep to Manhattan, Brooklyn, wherever. I've never had a Deva cut, and I know I should try one sometime, but don't know if I wanna shell out the dough for one.

(for a reference, I never pay more than $50 for a cut back home, and that usually includes a deep conditioning, shampooing, and cut. I know it'll be more in NY, but I wanna keep it as low as possible and I don't think I can last until Christmas break without a haircut.)

thanks!

Hi, see this link from the other day. http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlta...ad.php?t=87160

People have great things to say about Jeffrey (the salon is in Brooklyn) and I have my first appt today. There's a 15% off coupon on the website, his rate is $75 I believe, so the cut itself won't be that much more than you're used too. Certainly much cheaper than other NYC salons!

curlpro · 10-25-2009, 12:16 PM

I know Ouidad uses 10 models for each student over two days, I am sure you can be a model. The classes are taken by very well trained stylists with no less than 5 years experience with Curly hair. Her salon is on w57th bet. 5&6. Try Devachaun, they give classes too.
Hope it helps, when I was in Hight School living in NJ, I would go to Sassoon for free cuts on Student day.
Cynthia

Marciea · 10-27-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by curlpro

I know Ouidad uses 10 models for each student over two days, I am sure you can be a model. The classes are taken by very well trained stylists with no less than 5 years experience with Curly hair. Her salon is on w57th bet. 5&6. Try Devachaun, they give classes too.
Hope it helps, when I was in Hight School living in NJ, I would go to Sassoon for free cuts on Student day.
Cynthia

Sometimes it's difficult to get chosen for this - I've tried 3 or 4 times via the Ouidad site and I've never received a call about it from them, even though the response to my form submission said that I would.

curlpro · 10-27-2009, 12:57 PM

Is it out of your way? I might stop by this week, I think an in person is always better. I figured they would have a high demand, maybe you will get picked this time, we can only hope

Cynthia
wouldn't that be funny if you were my model in class?

MBCurlyGirl · 11-04-2009, 10:06 AM

I have been going to Javier at the Jeffrey Stein Salon at 779 Broadway in Manhattan for years. He is so talented and well-trained. I get a cut and single-process color for $130.00. A bargain for NY!!!

I am not sure what the rate is for just the cut, but it is most likely between $60 and $70 dollars. Ever since I have been going to him, I get a thousand compliments on my hair!

Good luck to you!

Marciea · 11-04-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by curlpro

Is it out of your way? I might stop by this week, I think an in person is always better. I figured they would have a high demand, maybe you will get picked this time, we can only hope

Cynthia
wouldn't that be funny if you were my model in class?

It's out of my way enough that I made an appointment elsewhere, and of course the day after I got my cut, they called!

How did you like it there?

faithcurlie · 11-10-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by thegirlsdistracted

I'm a college student in NYC living on a limited budget, but somehow I haven't gotten a haircut since January and I am waaaaay past the point of needing one. So, anyone have any suggestions of stylists/salons in the NYC area? I live the in Bronx, but I'll schlep to Manhattan, Brooklyn, wherever. I've never had a Deva cut, and I know I should try one sometime, but don't know if I wanna shell out the dough for one.

(for a reference, I never pay more than $50 for a cut back home, and that usually includes a deep conditioning, shampooing, and cut. I know it'll be more in NY, but I wanna keep it as low as possible and I don't think I can last until Christmas break without a haircut.)

thanks!

You could always request a junior stylist @ devachan for $75. I've watched Christopher and Ellen, and they're really good. They book 2 hrs for haircuts though, so be sure you're not pressed for time.

msjanani · 11-10-2009, 11:03 PM

Try Parlor in the East Village. I see Boswell there (their curly specialist) and he is AMAZING. I believe their rates there are in the $60-$125 range, and Boswell is about $80. It's pricey, but it's much lower than what you'll pay at many other "fancy/high end" Manhattan salons. I feel like even the random salons you see all over the place are in the $40+ range in NYC.