Hair Philosophy New York in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Site: http://www.hairphilosophyny.com/
- Monday:11AM–8PM
- Tuesday:11AM–8PM
- Wednesday:11AM–8PM
- Thursday:11AM–8PM
- Friday:11AM–8PM
- Saturday:11AM–8PM
- Sunday:11AM–7PM
Hair philosophy is a great place to get your hair make over, the environment is neat and the staff is friendly. Jack Leung was my hair stylist who help me with balayage, he is efficient but yet still very precise, and hit on every details of the process. This is my third time making appointment with him , will definitely come back again. I satisfied with my result and I strongly recommend making appointment with him if you need a hair makeover.
To preface, I’ve been going to this place for years (with various ppl) for haircuts and it was always a good experience.I just got my hair dyed with Jack and it turned out really well! He was super precise, attentive and gave me a ton of good recommendations during the appointment as well as before.Overall would definitely recommend this salon and Jack for your hair color needs!
I went in for a balayage/foilyage and am so happy with the results! The overall ambiance was lovely and I felt like my hairdresser (Jack) was very attentive and present the entire time. Also very happy with the results and the recommendations for my hair. I was nervous about going so light but my hair still feels healthy thanks to Jack + the Hair Philosophy team.
Amazingly high quality service! Super clean and pleasant surroundings. Gaven was fantastic and super patient with what I was looking for, and was very detail oriented to bring my vision to life. They also take photos for you after your hair transformation, which I absolutely loved. Definitely making this salon my go-to moving forward!!
Hair looks amazing as usual thanks to Carson!! Carson has been the one doing my balayage the past few years now and it looks amazing every time! With the weather getting warmer, we decided on an in between medium brown and light brown balayage. The whole process including a haircut took 5-6hrs and came out exactly what I wanted! My hair does look lighter in studio light vs natural light but is expected to get lighter as time passes by! It’s been about a week now and hair still looks amazing and healthy!
My stylist Carson was amazing! He really took the time to listen to what I wanted and gave suggestions and checked in along the way. He fixed up a botched cut I had before and gave me a beautiful color treatment that looks natural and is low upkeep. If you’re looking for your next cut and color, I definitely recommend Carson!
AJ CHEN IS THE GUY YOU NEED TO GO TO!I’m pretty sure just like me everyone else hair is very important to themselves. Before any procedure AJ will calmly ask you questions and share his honest suggestions. His motto is “I care about my clients happiness/satisfaction.” That’s a facts. The color I wanted my hair wouldn’t have been able to take it so AJ straight up told me that and we discussed a very nice color together and it came out so nice! My hair looks more volumed and very natural. Also, AJ is extremely responsive through DM and he’ll always reply you with a detailed information for any questions you have regarding your hair.Thank you AJ Chen :)
Very happy with my cut by vanness! he understood exactly what I wanted and was extremely detail oriented and thorough with his work. one of the best haircuts i’ve ever gotten 😊
Ive been following Jack on Instagram for a while admiring his work and I finally set up an appointment with him recently. Everything went smoothly from booking the appointment to seeing the finished result. He stays in touch before the appointment day and even after - exceptional service! We did a consult through texting and photos which was great for me since I dont live in NYC anymore and it allowed us to quickly begin service while I was there. The salon took COVID precautions very seriously (temperature checks, masks, hand sanitizer) despite NYC relaxing on restrictions which I greatly appreciated. Everyone was welcoming and warm.Jacks professionalism and care with my hair was outstanding! It was detailed work - working on small strands of hair, layer by layer carefully. My appointment actually extended past the closing time of the store (we were both the last people to leave), but he never rushed and even offered to take pictures/videos of my finished hair when straight and styled in beachy waves so I can see how it looked both ways.I highly recommend this salon and Jack! I know Ill be looking forward to my next visit!
I had an appointment with jack two weeks ago. The whole process was amazing! Jack was very patient and thoughtful whenever I have any questions or concerns about the process. He gave me lots of helpful advices about styling and hair treatment. I love the result and would absolutely come back again for more adventures with jack!!
Did not like the haircut from Jojo, it is very choppy and flat but ok I can live with that. I’ve had better even from Chinatown salons. I gave a low rating mainly because they did not inform me in advance that the price has increased for the stylist since the time I booked (just 3 days prior). I had to ask when I found out the price was way higher than expected. I really despise having surprises when I am about to pay. If you can send me 3 texts and emails to confirm my hair appointments, you can also give me a heads up with the new price update too. It’s just laziness and I also find it deceiving and lack of transparency. Spent $100 on a haircut that I am not satisfied at all.One star is for JoJo’s attentiveness because she really took the time to cut my hair (which I really appreciated) although I did not like the end result. 0 for the salon itself.
I got a silvery-white foilyage from Jack and couldnt be happier with the results! After hearing about Jack through a coworker, I send Jack a few pictures of what I had in mind and we set up an appointment. He was efficient and thorough, and the end result was spectacular. It was amazing to see the mental image I had manifested on my own hair 🤣 Afterwards, Jack was very patient and answered all my questions about styling and maintenance. Highly recommend!
Superb service by AJ Cheng and team at Hair Philosophy NYC. I got a hair consultation, attentive service and outstanding results. Very happy with my new look.
I followed Carson here from his previous salon. As always, hes super professional, meticulous, and talented. If youre looking for a balayage, hes your man. Im super picky about my hair, and I drive five hours from upstate NY to see him, and I have to say its well worth it. The salon itself is spacious and clean, the staff are super friendly, and the assistant was super attentive and sensitive to my needs.
Absolutely love Hair Philosophy - I started going there when I moved to NYC, and now I have several friends who go there as well! The attention to detail that the stylists at this salon provide is unlike any place Ive been to before. I highly recommend both JoJo and Carson; both stylists have spent immense amounts of time on coloring and cutting my hair. JoJo is extremely knowledgable and has taught me about how to take care of my hair in between appointments. Moreover, she fixed my hair color after I went to a different salon. Carson was able to get my hair an ashy brown color in one sitting - having thick, coarse hair, this is an incredible feat that no salon artist has ever done before. I was in awe after my hair was finished. If you are looking to establish a hair stylist in NYC, I highly recommend Hair Philosophy! They have great deals for new clients as a heads up - definitely check their Instagram before you book!
AJ is amazing, he transformed my hair exactly the way I wanted to - and better. Trust that he knows what will suit you because I was absolutely in love with my hair after. He is super attentive and really cares about his clients! Would 100% recommend :)
I love this salon! Carson is my go-to guy. He’s the best and gets what I want. Place is super clean and the team is super friendly. Highly recommend!
Carson has done balayage on my hair several times even before he was at Philosophy and has done an AMAZING job each time! He is super attentive to detail and is able to accurately create the hair color and style that I request. At my most recent appointment I wanted to lighten my hair significantly and he was able to do it in one session and I was very satisfied with the result. I highly recommend him and Philosophy!
I visited Hair Philosophy for the first time last week and I will definitely be back. I scheduled an appointment easily through their website with Carson - I had been following his work on Instagram so I knew I wanted him to do an ash brown-blonde balayage/foilayage for me. The studio itself is very clean and the staff are extremely welcoming and professional. Carson was super kind and personable, and he really listened to what I wanted and offered his own advise and expertise. When the first pass came out a little darker than I had hoped, he reassured me that he would be able to give me what I had envisioned. I returned today for the touch up and it is exactly what I wanted! He was clearly talented and knowledgeable and I trusted him through the entire process. I highly, highly recommend going to him!
I had a great experience with my hair coloring and haircut appointment here! I’m so glad I found Jack through my friend bc of the beautiful job he did on her hair.They were very professional and obtained information from me ahead of time (when was my last hair perm/color, pic of current hair, hair goal, etc) so they can give me a cost and time estimate. Jack was so skilled, detailed, and patient to get everything look just right and natural. Kayden was also really skilled and wonderful in helping him and making me comfortable (offering to get food since I was there for so long haha). I loved my hair afterwards and would definitely go back again!
Everyone stop what youre doing and GO TO HAIR PHILOSOPHY RIGHT NOW. Trust me.I cannot put into words how AMAZING JoJo Chen was. She put SO much time and careful attention to literally every strand of my hair (and I have a lot of hair).The final result just says it all. The price was so reasonable and even on the lower side compare to most places in NYC.The rest of the team were SO friendly as well. Theyre all willing to help each other (shoutout to Ben and Carson) that I would actually go back just to say hi to the team haha.I dont care where you live you have to go see JoJo at Hair Philosophy. Fly, drive, bike, or even run to her shes totally worth it.I will 100% be going back. THANK YOU AGAIN JOJO!!!
While visiting New York I had the opportunity to have Jack work on my hair and he was fantastic! I have a lot more hair than the average person and my hair was grown out quite a bit. Jack worked very dilligently but also very patiently on my very thick head of hair! He took his time to get every foil perfect and even after many many hours of foiling he still took the time to style my hair and take pictures for me. It turned out amazing and I defiitely recommend Jack for coloring/cut as he is an ARTIST!!
I really wanted to love this but I just had such a bad experience - they damaged my hair by leaving bleach for too long and then blame it on my hair being damaged before (only after I pointed out my hair was breaking). They said that it was normal bc I just had the treatment and that I had to wait.My hair looked pretty when I left (even though it was not a balayage which is what I asked for) so I went home thinking I might be overreacting but after the first wash it continued to break, it was like really thin elastic and I couldn’t even brush it! When I called the salon they just denied it being their fault and recommended I buy some product (I didn’t ask for a refund or anything, I just wanted them to help fix my hair).
I had a wonderful experience at Hair Philosophy. This was my first visit and I had my hair cut, foilayaged, and styled by Jack (instagram handle @coloringbyjack). He was very receptive to my requests and did an amazing job. His assistant Kayden was extremely attentive and made sure every part of the process went smoothly.
Hair Philosophy is a beautiful salon, and all their staff are so warm and welcoming. Even in the middle of COVID, they make you feel safe about coming here. I came for a foilyage with Jack, and I highly recommend him if youre looking to color your hair. He takes his time to answer your questions, and give you his professional opinion. This is my second time going to Jack, and Im always so happy with the results.
I haven’t dyed my hair for about 8 years at this point and had grown my hair to be the height of a 3 year old child— so obviously I needed to be very careful about making the decision to undo all of this hard work in keeping virgin hair. I heard a lot of amazing things about Carson’s professionalism and skills— all of my friends go to him and come out with amazing results. Not surprisingly, I was very satisfied with how my hair came out. I did blonde peekaboo highlights, SO GORGEOUS. The process took a lot less time than I had expected. To slightly modify a famous quote, if there are only 10 stylists, then 9 of the stylists in the world have already messed someone’s hair, while the remainder 1 is an accident waiting to happen— well Carson is that 11th alien stylist who won’t because he listens to exactly what you need and performs! I also really liked the salon, it was very clean, had lovely lighting, and had very courteous staff (they’ll even offer you drinks, what great service!!).
I’ve been to Jack twice now for coloring and really loved how my hair turned out both times! I really appreciate the fact that Jack does most of the work from start to finish unlike some salons that have their assistants end up doing a lot of the work. He’s attentive and really good at what he does. I highly recommend Jack if you’re looking to do coloring!
Carson was my hairstylist. He absolutely killed it! I came in to get toned and showed him a picture on my phone. He literally did exactly that, couldn’t be more happier and satisfied with my hair. Can’t wait to come again soon!
The service here was really nice; I was offered some granola bars and drinks as I had to sit their for a couple of hours. The store is incredibly clean, nice, and modern. Some of the issues I had was that I had gotten my hair bleached but some areas of my hair werent lifted as much as other areas. I have brassy areas at the top of my hair (so I wont be able to cover these spots up). Additionally, my stylist showed me some reference pictures as the pictures I had were a bit too warm in her opinion. I had informed her that the picture she showed me was too light for my taste. She assured me that it was the ring lights/professional lighting that caused this and that the color was actually darker in real life. I ended up coming out with really blonde hair when I was only interested in a chestnut brown balayage.
Carson did a great job with my hair! I loved the end result.
I absolutely can’t recommend this salon enough! The salon is in such a great location, very beautifully designed, and clean inside. The stylist there are professional, and the products they use on my hair are top-notch. I had a double processed bleach for my purple hair, and my hair still feels very soft after. Carson was my hairstylist at Hair Philosophy, and he is amazing. He has been cutting my hair for a long time, and he always handles my hair with great care! He is very attentive to detail when coloring, cutting my hair and giving me great advice on taking care and maintaining my hair color. He is truly skilled, knowledgeable, and definitely experienced.The pricing was relatively decent as well! The staffs in the salon is also very friendly making everyone that goes into the salon feel very comfortable and welcomed. Great haircuts, fantastic services, love the atmosphere, nothing but a great experience.
Heres everything you need to know:1. If youre looking for high-quality service from thoughtful stylists, you will get exactly that at Hair Philosophy.2. Jojo is so special to me, but Ive also been seen by Jay, Gaven, and Yvonne. Shout out to Owen and everyone who helps out! Everyone is amazing, and I feel so at home just walking in the door.3. I have recommended HP to so many friends and they LOVE their results every single time.After I made a horrible mistake and seeing a stylist in a different city, my hair was an absolute mess (no blend balayage, choppy haircut)... Long story short: Jojo spent SEVEN HOURS with me meticulously correcting the disaster. She really took care of me. I am SO HAPPY with the result and always am.
Look no further, come here for all your hair needs! I recommend Gavin for haircuts and Jack for coloring. Both of them made my hair look incredible. Definitely recommend! So worth it!!
(This review is exclusively for their scalp treatment as I did not get a haircut.)This was the first time Ive ever been to Hair Philosophy and I will say that my first impression of the place was extremely spacious and updated! There was great lighting super easy to find.I worked with JoJo and she was super kind right off the bat. She explained to me the process and what we would be doing. Every step of the way she was respectful and payed attention to doing everything she could to help me feel comfortable. Although she was very busy, she always made sure to come back to me and was always smiling. I will say that smiling while working will always make a significant difference.I got the scalp treatment this visit. It was a pretty long process, I went in at 1pm and finished at around 2:30pm which is about a 90min session. In the beginning she took a look at my scalp with a microscopic tool (super innovative) that connected to a phone via Bluetooth and I got my first close up look at my scalp and I was surprised to find out what type of scalp I had (it also felt weird look at my scalp that closely). In short the process was to exfoliate, shampoo and rinse, hydrate, rinse, masking lotion, dry, and style. As a guy, Ive never done such a process for my hair so I didnt really know what do expect. At the end of it all, I must say... ITS TOTALLY WORTH IT.Although it may not look super busy, they go by appointment only so make sure your make the appointment through their website, yelp, or phone number. I left the place feeling relaxed and with my head feeling so calm. I will say that their prices are a little high compared to what Im used to but its NY and youre paying for the services, product, and customer experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is curious. They did an amazing job!Check out my Instagram page for more photos of food: @Louloubear_eats
My hair stylist was JoJo and a absolutely love the result! JoJo was very sweet, professional, detail oriented and considerate! One thing that really touched me was when she tried her best to reduce my discomfort while bleaching my scalp. (The discomfort is probably coming from my sensitive scalp). She also took her time and made sure my bang was well cut. All the other stylist and staffs were very friendly as well, even though I wasn’t their client. They made sure I had enough water and offer me delicious snacks which made my session even better. The whole experience was a A+! Thank you for the cutest hair color JoJo & hair philosophy!
I absolutely love this salon! If you are in NYC and need a salon that is reliable and amazing then check this place out. Everyone that works here is super nice and make you feel really comfortable from the moment you walk in.I have been going to this salon for a special scalp treatment, which is basically a facial but for your scalp. Its $90 for the treatment and I do it once a month. They first put a exfoliant onto your scalp which unclogs the pores in your scalp and then they put a serum onto your scalp to help strengthen the hair follicle and help promote hair growth.Its a 2 hour commitment every month but I do it because 1-its the best thing you can do for your scalp and its part of my self care routine, 2- the products they use are all natural, and 3- its the best price as other places charge almost double for a similar scalp treatment.Love this place!IG-traveleen_gurl
I had Yvonne as my stylist today and I’m so impressed with her work! She really took the time to understand my vision of what I wanted for my hair. I previously went to a different salon for awhile but never got what I always dreamed of for my hair. Yvonne miraculously fixed my brassy color and paid attention to every detail to make that possible. I’m incredibly thankful I found this salon. The whole staff is also so welcoming and accommodating. I’ll definitely be returning to see her and I highly recommend her as a stylist to anyone, especially if you have Asian hair that can be a challenge to lighten.
I followed Carson here from his prior salon and have been going to him for years. Its always a great experience with him - he is very good at what he does and a perfectionist. My hair remains healthy despite multiple balayages with him over the years and he is also great at giving me the exact cut I want. Hes such a pleasure to work with as well! The salon is also amazing - beautiful, bright, modern and comfortable. Highly recommend!
I got my hair done with jack and I’m so happy with the result!! I started bleaching my hair since 2017 and it was my first time I loved how it turned out. Jack is honest, attentive, and diligent. I came in with really badly done highlights, but Jack was able to salvage it by patiently working on piece by piece (I have lots of hair and he did all of that little by little - I was impressed). Even when I was being vague with what I wanted, he worked with me and It came out exactly how I wanted! I think I finally found my hair stylist and will definitely come back!
Jack was so great and got me the subtle balayage I wanted! Super friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about whats best for my hair. I felt really taken care of!
Ive been going to Jack for close to 2 year now and followed him to Hair Philosophy. He is direct and honest about what can or cannot be achieved. He recently helped me achieved the below photo and Im absolutely over the moon.
I had a great experience with Carson! He’s very easy going and articulated every step of the process. He gave me plenty of tips on keeping my hair healthy and how to maintain the new hair color. I love my new hair, it’s very natural but has beautiful dimensions to keep it interesting.
I cannot rave about Hair Philosophy enough! I found this salon a year ago when I came across an Instagram ad for their balayage promotion. By a stroke of luck, I was assigned the best stylist I have ever met: AJ. I came in with a choppy haircut that my friend messed up and uneven magenta box dye. I knew I wanted a balayage, but had no idea what color would work. AJ gave me amazing recommendations and I trusted him immediately—I told him to do whatever he thought would look good on me. He fixed my horrible haircut and color with a blue-grey balayage that faded into grey. I came back a couple months later so he could fix one layer of my hair after it grew out a little more; he also re-toned my hair, leaving a beautiful ash-grey result.This was in October 2020 and I haven’t been back since, not because I didn’t want to, but because I didn’t need to. The ash-grey faded and didn’t get brassy whatsoever, due to AJ’s genius with color theory and his handiwork. I came back August 2021 to get a new color, this time a rose gold/dusty look. He took his time to consult with me on what specific shade would suit me the most and listened carefully to what I wanted. The entire bleaching and coloring process took over 5 hours and we were almost done… when him and his assistant realized they missed coloring a small piece! While other stylists may just try to hide it from their client, AJ admitted his assistant’s mistake and fixed it in 5 minutes, despite it being past closing. His patience and perfection makes my experience at Hair Philosophy extraordinary every time. I HIGHLY recommend AJ—it’s always a good time with him! The conversations are never boring either :) I have left the salon every time feeling confident, as he tailors and formulated a look unique to you.
HIGHLY recommend getting your hair done at this hair salon, specifically from Carson!! I’ve been getting my balayage done from Carson for the past three years and he’s done a phenomenal job every time! He is so professional, extremely detail-oriented, and gives you exactly what you ask for. He walks you through the entire process and tells you exactly what he’s doing each step of the way. I’ve gotten my hair color done by so many stylists and salons all over Manhattan for the past ten years and Carson is literally the best. I will never go to anyone else! Thank you, Carson!!!
Jack has been cutting my hair for 5 years, so I followed him to Hair Philosophy over a year ago. They have great service and he has great recommendations (hair dryers, serums, etc) that have really improved the overall condition of my hair. But he is really an expert in color! Even with balayage hair, my hair is still healthy and not brassy at all, even after several months. Would not go to anyone else. Thank you Jack!
Had my hair colored in a mushroom brown foilayage by Jack and I’m super happy with the results. He was very attentive - my hair was not taking the dye and it took 2-3 tries to get the color right. He was patient and explained the process to me. I love the result! Would definitely be coming back
Hair philosophy booked me last minute, which I really appreciated it. Gaven, my hairstylist, was thoughtful when coloring and cutting my hair and so was his assistant Kayden. They would ask if Id like any refreshments and made sure I was pleased with their hair styling ideas throughout. Good hair experience overall.However, the reason why I am leaving a 2 star review is because it is unbelievably expensive here. I colored my hair ONLY a shade lighter than my natural color. Which means no bleach or any other products other than 1 were involved. That alone cost $180. Then, a simple cut cost $80 extra dollars, plus tax it was $240 in total. THEN I was told I needed to tip BOTH the hairstylist and assistant at least 20% of the total. Thats $48 dollars each, which is RIDICULOUS, given that I just spent $240. I tip the assistant $20 through Venmo (by accident, because it was meant for the hairstylist, since he took far more time on my hair anyway). When I got home, they had the nerve to call me and ask to please send them tip through Venmo. I thought that was incredibly unprofessional, to reach out after I had left. Anyway, with a price like that, the hairstylist nor the assistant should have to rely on my tips so heavily to call me after Ive left! $240 is expensive enough.Or maybe Im cheap. Nonetheless, never coming here again.
The place isn’t cheap but the service is totally worth the price. For reference, for an Asian male, a haircut is about $63 and an ironing service (without haircut) is $240 before tax and tips.
I got my hair done by Jack this weekend and I was impressed with the results! He’s very knowledgeable and professional. He was able to help me achieve the hair I wanted and also help me salvaged a bad haircut from a different salon. I am happy with how my hair turned out. Highly recommend! 👍
Carson is 10/10, if youre not seeing Carson, youre missing out! Ive been going to Carson for several years for my hair needs (mens haircut + almost every color under the sun in the past). When he moved to Hair Philosophy, I knew Id be following. Every cut left me feeling more confident than ever, without fail. Plus, he has a fun and friendly demeanor so I look forward to my visits.This was my first time at Hair Philosophy. Every staff member was kind and courteous. Shirley gave an amazing shampoo/wash. And, not to mention, the soothing environment, and great lighting! On top of this, the establishment is spacious, so you dont feel like everyone is on top of each other. 10/10.
If I could give this place more stars, I would! I had my hair done by Jack & Ive never loved the results of my hair more. I had previously bleached hair & Jack took the time to see what would be best for my hair, asking questions about what percent bleach I wanted since I wanted to naturally phase out of blond hair.Because he spent so much time seeing how the results would look holistically, the results were amazing.I would definitely recommend this place to friends and will be back for any touch ups :)
Followed Carson from his previous salon as well. Hair Philosophy gets Five Stars from me but my rating really is for Carson. No one touches my hair but him, even if its something small like a trim.Whenever I get a haircut from Carson, I always gets a complements on how refreshed I am and how healthy my hair looks. Sometimes, I do not even give him any direction on what I want. I just leave it to Carson because I trust him that much.Having gone to Carson exclusively for years now and having watched him work, I can say without a doubt he is one of the best stylist/colorist out there. My balayage is always perfectly blended, my hair never suffers any damage from all our sessions. He also never fails to ensure all his clients reaches their hair goals (realistically, of course).I highly recommend requesting Carson whenever you come to Hair Philosophy!
I came here to see Carson at Hair Philosophy. I followed him here from another salon because I love my results so much. He takes the time to ask you what results your looking for and gives you suggestions of what he thinks as would be great for your hair as well. You leave feeling fabulous! I will keep coming back Carson and will recommend him to all my friends. I loved how welcoming the salon was and everyone was so nice and professional. Highly recommend! Thanks Carson!
Carson is the absolute best colorist, do yourself a favor and book him. I had been searching NYC for a stylist like Carson, and now that Ive found him theres no turning back. He really listens to his clients and is a master at delivering excellent service. Ive gotten so many compliments on the balayage hes done for me. He expertly develops a pattern that creates incredible dimension. Couldnt recommend him more highly-- you wont be disappointed! Oh, and he gives a great haircut too :).
It was my first time dying my hair and Im so glad I went to Hair Philosophy. Jojo is an amazing colorist, stylist, and human. She was attentive to my needs and gave great advice throughout the process. I was nervous about going this bold of a blue, but it turned out beautifully. Jojo also suggested I add a touch of lavender on the sides for contrast and Im so glad she did because it completes the look so well. She walked me through dying my hair, gave me styling tips, and sent aftercare. I truly felt cared for. Id also like to shoutout the assistant Owen who did a fantastic job hairwashing and helped bleach/color my hair. Yall are simply amazing!
Jack is my go to person when I getting my hair cut and hair color, he is great! Thoughtful and careful, Spends time with his clients and take time making adjustments. No rush, great style, I’ve met him at different salon couple years ago and I followed him to hair philosophy and this salon is one of the best salon with good ambience, a lot of space, comfortable seat and friendly staffs. I can’t speak highly enough of this salon.jack is the definition of perfection when it comes to haircutting and coloring. I’ve been getting many compliments as a result of his work!
I have been going to Carson for four years and he never disappoints! He always gives me what I ask for with slight modifications based on what he believes is healthiest for my hair. Ive been getting my hair continually lightened without any sign of breakage. Cannot highly recommend him enough!!
Jojo is beyond amazing!! First of all this place gives the best hair wash youll ever have!!!! I went in for a hair trim specifically to Jojo after I asked my coworker about her healthy looking ends. My hair was falling out it was dead and unbalance and I am very particular about it but she really listened to all my concerns and took the time needed, she also did a free scalp test so i have a clearer idea about my hair. I cant how dramatically my hair feels and looks compared to what it wad before I went to her!! I can safely after three years here I found my perfect hairstylist!!
This was my first time getting my hair colored and it was an absolutely amazing experience here. My friend had recommended Jack to me and her hair color always looked stunning. The lady at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. Kayden, Jacks assistant, was so attentive with checking in on me if I needed water or anything and was great with every step of the process. Jack consulted me with what I wanted to do, chose the perfect color, and gave me great aftercare advice. Jack and Kayden are a dynamic duo and true professionals at their work. I did peekaboo highlights with rose gold pink and it turned out magical. The salon was kept clean and tidy. The other stylists also seemed to be wonderful and their clients were happy with their transformations. I would highly recommend Jack, Kayden, and the Hair Philosophy team as they will work magic and make you feel like a new person!
Cannot begin to describe what an amazing experience I had at Hair Philosophy New York. I showed a few inspiration pictures to my stylist, Gaven Chen, and my hair turned out better than I could have ever imagined! I decided to get rose gold balayage, and they walked me through every step and were extremely attentive to me. I would recommend to anyone looking for an exceptional hair styling experience!
So happy with my color by the one and only Carson! Best balayage I’ve ever gotten and he is so patient and talks through all my options to see what’s best. I followed him from another salon but this salon is spacious, friendly and clean. Highly recommend!
I’ve been going to Carson for 3 years now and refuse to see anyone else. No one knows my hair like Carson. He manages to take my weirdly orange-tinged black hair into any color I ask for (blonde, gray, various shades and tones of brown). And he knows I’m lazy so he always blends the color into my natural roots in a way that makes touch ups super low maintenance. As long as I live in NYC, I’ll be coming to Carson at Hair Philosophy!
I had my hair colored at a different salon and I was left with a really tragic orange color and a rusty brassy red on the ends. I booked with AJ Chen who did a thorough consultation and took discreet samples of my hair to test. The day of my appointment was minimal wait, everyone was really friendly and attentive. Although this is a salon in soho AJ and his wonderful assistant Jenny took their time working through my natural hair which is pretty voluminous. As an AA, they did not treat me like an alien for not having a straight textured hair nor were they rough handling my hair. AJ took my hair from a terrible brassy mess and made it into a reverse ombré with more ash cool tones and I no longer look like my hair is on fire🙂. He also gave me an awesome blow out and trim. Please excuse the frizz as we’ve been having humid rainy weather here and I did not want to use any heat on my hair. I will definitely return to Hair Philosophy and give recommendations to anyone in need of professional, courteous, high quality coloring and styling. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Carson was great! I showed him a photo of what I wanted and he matched the color perfectly which is usually really difficult with my hair. Also love the haircut, my hair looks so much healthier! Will definitely be going back.
HAIR CUT & STYLED by JACK.One of my best friend’s been getting her hair done by Jack for many years (like at least 5+ years, she gets her hair dyed and she only goes to him), I happen to accompany her recently and ended up getting a cut myself. My mom cuts hair for a living so I’ve actually never had someone else touch my hair (maybe someone in Vietnam once while on a long vacation) but NO REGRETS. I fell for the thrill, he recommended a short style and although I had made up my mind recently to grow out my hair.. I wanted to feel refreshed and just trusted him. I’M SO GLAD I DID, I had always wanted this style but for some reason my mom couldn’t get it quite to my liking.. and I pretty much gave up on it. It’s been a month+ and I still get compliments on it. A friend of mine also ended up going to get her hair cut and dyed by him after seeing how she liked mine and she loved the outcome of hers as well. She also said he was super nice and sweet. Can’t agree more!! Happy to hear that and share. Although I feel guilty to “betray” my mom, I’m confident his work will be to my liking and that’s honestly what we all want to walk out feeling after the salon!
First of all, I’m happy with the hair done by AJ. The color is almost exactly the same as the photo I showed him, a lot of attention to the details, nice job. However, an unpleasant incident happened that my phone was left on the table charging and AJ accidentally pulled the charger when he was pulling the wire for the hair dryer and the back of my phone was cracked. I wasn’t trying to make it a big deal and asked for a discount on the service but was told that it was my sole responsibility for my belongings and nothing could be done. There was no effort made from the salon’s management. The people were nice but the way they dealt with incidents was very poor. I still tipped them more than 20% out of courtesy but it was a very unpleasant experience. I will not go there again.
Carson is amazing! So professional and friendly! Definitely check his Instagram to see his work. So happy with my balayage and haircut. I felt completely comfortable asking for his professional opinion on what would best work for my hair. Will always go to him :)P.S. his assistant Kayden is great!
Love the decor and atmosphere of the place, quite low-key and relaxing. Big shoutout to Carson who has always taken great care of my hair whether its coloring (art as always) or just a simple haircut. Assistants and staff (thanks Ben) are friendly and cheerful, no hard sell of products/services.
WOW.. I can’t say enough good things about Hair Philosophy. The staff are so professional and attentive and kind. Huge shoutout to my stylist AJ. I was so nervous about getting balayage done for the first time. AJ talked with me at length to figure out exactly what I wanted, what sort of vibe I was going for. He was patient with my questions… I felt like I was getting a medical consultation, he was that thorough and attentive. He custom tailored the balayage treatment to me — my hair is unique in that it is very fine with a lot of baby hairs, and he knew exactly what it needed . I’m glad he knew what sort of “entry level” balayage I would be comfortable with. I’m glad he swayed me away from making the colors too subtle. It turned out just right. Thanks to AJ’s professional expertise and attention, my hair turned out better than I hoped. I knew I was in good hands. I’m definitely asking for AJ next time I return !!
It was my first time at hair philosophy and the experience was great! I was recommended to see Jack to get my hair done by my sister who has been coming to Jack for her haircuts and hair color for a few years. Jack made the overall experience great and listened to what I wanted to do with my hair! Each step of the way he explained to me what he was doing next so there was never any confusion. I asked for an ash blonde color and it was exactly what I wanted! Additionally, I got a haircut as well and it was the length and style that I asked for! If I had any questions or concerns he would explain the process and reasonings as well. I recommend Jack to anyone looking to change up their hair color or hair style!It was my first time at the salon and I felt comfortable knowing they were covid precautions in place. They had temperature checks, hand sanitizer available, and everyone was socially distanced! The customer service was great and I was always checked up on how I was doing as well during the experience.
Carson has styled my hair twice now, and 11/10 would recommend and go back. Carson is professional and provides consultation to make sure we’re on the same page before changing anything. Love this place!
I only trust Jack with coloring my hair. This man is a real pro. He is patient, attention to details, and kind. I found him 4 years ago when I had box dye in my hair. He spent a total of 8 hours and made the impossible happened. I went back to him for another hair coloring recently and I thought he cannot impress me more than he already had, but I was wrong. He did such an amazing job and somehow my hair felt like it was healthier than before even after two bleaching. P.S. for the love of god, don’t box dye your hair.
Highly recommend Hair Philosophy! I haven’t gotten my hair done since last July and Aj went over all of my pictures I had for inspo and went above and beyond! We combined everything I wanted for my hair without any complications and he helped me achieve my goal and more of going blonde all in one sitting! I had extremely black hair before and was able to healthily go to a ash blonde! He told mepricing beforehand and kept me updated on everything he was doing. My hair turned out amazing and I’m so happy I finally found a stylist in the city! I highly recommend Hair Philosophy and if you go, book with Aj! Everything was very safe and they were so generous always asking if I needed anything!
This review is long overdue! Ive been to Hair Philosophy two times now and both of them were for coloring + cut from hair wizard Nico. Nico listens to you and makes sure he 100% understands what you want and are going for before giving his input. He really works with you to figure out what the best color and procedure are before proceeding.I most recently got my hair colored after very unevening banding and coloring from months of dyeing my hair over and over again. He toned my hair to get a solid black and then cut it to reveal almost virgin hair! I am so obsessed and will keep coming back.
I’ve said this before, do yourself a favor and go see Jack! He is seriously the best hair stylist I’ve ever been too. He’s super knowledgeable and nice! He does such a fantastic job, that me and my sisters have followed him to his new salon at hair philosophy. The new salon is soo nice and clean. Jack always makes sure you love your hair and really cares about his customers! I’ve been to many nyc salons and never have received such excellent customer service and hair coloring. Thanks for giving me continuous beautiful hair. GO SEE JACK!!
Highly recommend Carson. He gave great suggestion based on what I ask for. The hair color came out great - definitely a long overdue refresher! Can’t wait for my next hair session.Also shout out to Technician Kayden who took great care of me too.
I stumbled upon Hair Philosophy by chance and I am so thrilled I did. AJ was the stylist who cut my hair (~4in off) and did such a phenomenal job! I have long, thick hair and he managed it beautifully, giving it texture, snipping the ends...I could not be happier. Also, he was an absolute delight to work with, super caring and listened to everything I had to say while still giving his professional opinion.
Great experience with AJ twice now at Hair Philosophy. He is very experienced at his craft, confident, professional, and fun to chat with - all the things you would love in a stylist! The salon itself is beautiful, spacious, and super clean located on a cute street in NoLita. Although the location is not very convenient for me, its worth the trek downtown. Thanks again for the positive service!
Jojo was absolutely amazing from start to finish! I hadn’t done my hair in a year and a half so my hair was in pretty bad condition. It took her a total of 9.5 hours to work on my hair and she was so diligent the entire time. I have a LOT of hair so usually hair dressers take about 7-8 hours but I hadn’t gotten a haircut in a year as well 😬 I went in for an ashy blonde but was very open to Jojos suggestions for what was realistic with my hair as I had box dyed it several times and balayaged it several times in the last three years. Service and communication were all excellent and I trust that Jojo always had my best interest in mind. After the bleaching and toning process, Jojo had told me that some of the brassy orange dye (I dyed it hot cheetoh orange with semi-permanent box dye .. :)) wasn’t lifting, and suggested we go with metallic grey with violet roots and it would fade to an ashy blonde color! The price was amazing for NYC as well!
Love it here! I always go to Carson for my hair and always leave happy. Went from dark brown to ashy blonde. It looked and felt great. Want good hair go to Carson!!
Ive been here twice so far and cant believe I neglected my scalp all these years! They walk you through the entire process and show you closeups of your scalp to determine what type of treatment you need. Afterwards I had an amazing blowout/style that last me for days. If you have never had your scalp evaluated go now! Highly recommend. Super clean and open again with safety measures in place. Loved Nico but Im sure they are all wonderful :)
For the past 2 years I have gotten my hair colored and cut by CARSON!! He is the best! I have lived in the city for 10 years and finally found my go to hairstylist. He is sooo talented and so many of my friends also go to him now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARSON!!
I never leave reviews but i felt the need to because this was probably my favorite/best haircut (and hair wash!!) i’ve ever received. quiet but nice staff. wish i could have tipped more ! definitely coming back
One word: Jack the magician! No one does color like jack; my hair is GORGEOUS- go to him blindly.
Great, friendly staff. Well run, efficient, and extremely easy to book appts online. The space in which the salon is located is extremely well-maintained and comfortable.Though I’ve only gotten haircuts from Nico (who is an extremely talented stylist and great person), I haven’t heard from friends Ive recommended or read of anyone being dissatisfied with work done by other stylists at Hair Philosophy.
The result was unfortunately not what I had desired and requested from the hair stylist. I didnt want any highlights on my top hair, just a few highlights, and not too blonde. It feels like I received the opposite. I now have highlights on my top hair, many of them, and they look blonde. Some customers might desire that look, but I just wanted the super natural, others cant even notice you have any highlights in your hair look.Similar comment applies to the hair cut: I didnt want any steps in the back but thats what I received.It is a nice and enjoyable salon and I liked the tea and playlist.
Where do I start! I decided to jump all in with my hair….get the whole nine yards!AJ Chen was my stylist and First of all, he had an available appointment after work hours which is the only time that works for me so that just shows you how accessible he is!But More Importantly…he 👏🏼 was 👏🏼 so 👏🏼 thorough!He walked me through the process so from the moment I sat in the chair to the photo shoot at the end I felt at ease. 📸AJ listened to my concerns and even though he knew doing a balayage on a client that was adamant about keeping her hair as long as possible would take a very long time…he was so dedicated to making me happy he was there did it…no matter how long it took.What a Gem! 💎I cannot thank him enough for putting me at ease with my first full hair transformation experience and making my hair goddess dreams come true 💫 💇♀️
Come see Jack at hair philosophy! He really knows his stuff and did an awesome job on my haircut! Me and my sisters followed him from his last salon and travel over an hour just to see him! That’s how good he is!! My hair is curly and tricky to cut but jack knew exactly what to do! He’s the best!!!!
Book haircut & Perm with AJ (IG: ajchen.hair)!!!! He is so TALENTED and did amazing job!! I tried so many hairstylist I dont think they know what I want, until I met AJ. He understood me so well, and gave me exactly what I want. During the session, AJ protected my hair carefully, I wasnt feel any uncomfortable. He also taught me how to take care my hair daily. It was a great experience, and I will definitely book color service with him very soon. Highly recommend AJ and Hair Philosophy!
Jacks a miracle-worker! He magically color-corrected my very uneven green hair (quarantine self-dye disaster, haha) to a beautiful dusty pink. Hes very nice and friendly too, providing snacks during the appointment and digitally staying in touch to check in on my hair condition after the appointment. The salon itself was also pristine, spacious and socially-distanced, and adhered strictly to COVID-19 safety measures.
Great Prices! Even better Staff! From the washing station to the stylist! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I didnt schedule but was attended to immediately!From the jump youre given prices and given a clear understanding of what to expect! Lesson learned, Do Not attempt cutting your hair while drunk with friends.. But if you do, this is the place to go!💜JoJo not only fixed my little stunt but left me eager to return! She was attentive, eager to find a solution, and walked me through every step making sure I was comfortable! Dont pass this place up! You wont be disappointed 💎
I had my hair done at Hair Philosophy by Carson. He knew exactly what I want. Him and his assistant takes the time to make sure my hair and experience is perfect. 10/10!
The service was pretty good during my first two visits so my boyfriend and I visited for the third time. But THIS time we are very unsatisfied with AJ because my boyfriends scalp was totally ruined after his service. He recommended my boyfriend to do perm and coloring at the same time, which is usually avoided by most people to protect their scalp and hair. AJ absolutely took advantage of our trust to sell the service. NEVER going back again. RED FLAG for anyone who wants to go with AJ.
I have been getting hair cut at there for years, I had an overall good experience with JayChao. But this time, they didn’t inform me in advance that Jay is not there. After I arrived, assigned me another stylist and I am not satisfy with the final outcome.
Service was friendly and my hair looked great out of the salon, but after my first wash I realized that the color and bleaching of my hair was pretty uneven.Later edit: upgraded from 3 stars to five. It has been several months now since I had a balayage done here, and even though my hair is light brown and was bleached light enough to hold pastel colors, it is not damaged and the bleached parts still have a healthy sheen and texture. I feel that the person who bleached my hair really knew the best way to avoid hair damage. Several months down the line, I reapply color to myself, but I am still very happy with the bleaching and health of my hair.
Small clean shop with good service, would recommend.Hair philosophy has moved since my last review. Their store is much bigger now. Been going here for the last 5-6 years at this point and would recommend any day.
Gaven is the best! super quick and such a wonderful salon, highly rec :)
One of those really good, dependable salons. Staffed with very talented and motivated people, this salon offers their clients snacks and tea, and an intense head scalp massage ON CHAIRS WITH BOTH FOOT AND HEAD RESTS. I had a terrific and thorough hair cut with Nico, who I highly recommend if you can schedule him. He explained the whole process with me and made sure I was satisfied every step of the way - he even went through a few different ways to style it.
Best haircut ever! Nicholas did an amazing job! Nobody has ever cut my hair with so much detail orientation. My hair never looked better. He took the time to really understand what I want and then created a flawless finish. I would highly recommend him and will definitely come again!
Patrice is the best! I have had him do my hair for a few years now and he has accumulated a bunch of my friends and relatives as clients as well. If you are looking for a change in style, edgy cut, or bob, he is your guy. He always chooses the perfect cut for me - he has the best eye of any of my other stylists in the past. Patrice is also great at keratin treatments. He was very knowledgable about the process and I didnt go home confused after my first time, so I was eager to go back again this year. My hair is shiny and is holding up in the humidity very well! Patrice is respectful and timely and you wont regret making an appointment with him!
Superior service, clean and comfortable. I had a haircut with Willie and he was lovely. He was very meticulous and made sure my cut was perfect. The rest of the staff was very nice and accommodating. I mentioned that it was comfortable because there’s nothing worse than sitting in an uncomfortable chair while you’re getting your hair done. Thanks so much!
The salon felt very clean and safe. The staff were very nice. Jojo gave me a great haircut! She understood exactly what I wanted and Im very happy with the results.
Look for Jay!! I came in for a summer change, he and his assistant Kayden did a great job the first time AND the second when I came back to retouch the roots. They made double bleaching work without drying/damaging my hair! Happy with their service above all and we always have fun conversation throughout the process which is another plus.
Update after my hair growing out for 3 months and it still maintained its style and shape perfectly. Went back again to see Leo because the length was getting too long and he cut and styled it into perfect messy waves.Amazing experience! Leo revived my hair which was bleached and had not been cut in 8 months. He recommended a style that would make my hair look fuller and healthier, and gave tons of easy tips on how to style it based on my hair texture and effort (Im super lazy with my hair). He also helped counteract the thinning hair cut that I had previously gotten which made me lose all my volume. We also worked out a plan so that I can grow my hair out enough so that I can color it again!
Took a chance and was wonderfully surprised! Was thinking to try a Blowdry and opted for a cut as well with Nicholas.He really took his time, put me at ease and gave me true time estimate then totally over delivered on the quality!I am not too adventurous with trying different hairdressers and he walked me through the cut, took only the dry ends and had excellent communication skills as well as technical . His Blowdry was beautiful and gentle( did not kill my hair nor the scalp ) and lasted for 3 days!He really listened to what I wanted and is very talented.The place is clean, reasonable and easy vibe to it. Definitely coming back to Nicholas and highly recommend him!
Getting a digital perm from Yvonne and Xuan at Hair Philosophy was a unique experience. I have natural texture in my hair but I wanted more, plus I’ve never had anything done to my hair. After seeing some of the work they did on Instagram, I wanted to give it a go!From the moment you walk in the door and check in to when everything’s done, everyone is really attentive and kind. They have snacks, water, wifi-honestly things to think about when your session takes a while! (Perm takes around 3 hours)The digital perm is interesting where they use chemicals but also heat, so all of your rollers get plugged in. I believe trim and blow drying is included.I really enjoyed my results and I’ll keep y’all posted on how it lasts through the next few months. Yvonne showed me how to style it (as seen in the after pics) just with a simple and quick blow dry.Whether you’re looking for a cut or style, I’d definitely recommend Hair Philosophy! Also, they have a good music selection 🙃
Carson is amazing! I showed him some inspiration pics and he delivered! I followed him from the place he used to work at to this one cuz he is just that amazing! He is a color 🪄❤Will who was the assistant was also very caring and lovely :)
My friend recommended me this spot and I went in with her for her hair appointment. A staff approached and was really nice to talk to me about the services. She was available to talk to me even though I wasnt sure I wanted an appt. Eventually, I schedule my first appt with her and she still helpful during the check out session. My old phone was acting up with my outlook, which then I forgot and missed my apt. Great customer service and I look forward to get my first cut there!
Carson did the look I wanted after so many year of trying other salons! He treated me well and it was overall a great experience. Come here over anything!
This is a hair color review. While they can certainly do good hair color, they could polish up on color technique (put my hair through full head double process bleaching THREE times, which destroyed my scalp). To be fair I had a difficult color challenge (take dyed brown hair to platinum blonde) and their pricing is below average for this level of hair service. I now spend a little more on seasoned hair stylists who will never get it wrong.
I really never leave reviews for things, but this experience was above and beyond. Jack cut and colored my hair and I absolutely love it. I really could not have asked for anything more. Thank you Jack!!!
Carson is life changing. i’ve been to 4-5 salons in nyc and he is the best stylist i’ve ever been to by far. cannot recommend him enough!
I have been hesitating on writing this review because if too many people find out about Nicholas Timberlake I am afraid I wont be able to see him anymore because he will be booked solid for all eternity. Seriously!!! I was terrified of going to a new colorist/stylist because I am rather particular about my hair. I had a bad experience elsewhere and was made to feel foolish for asking that stylist to correct what I didnt like. Needless to say she was the reason I sought out someone new.I looked at Nicholas work online and scheduled a consultation with him, which was free. Nicholas put me at ease, heard my concerns, and gave his honest opinion. I booked my first visit with him where he colored my hair and gave me a cut.First - the color IS spectacular!!! His technique is flawless and he actually LIIIIIIKES what he does. Nicholas has an exceptional eye for detail and the creative skill to accomplish anything his clients ask for. If there are limitations, Nicholas will professionally and graciously explain them, setting a reasonable expectation up front.Second - the cut he gave me was precise, even, and exactly as I had asked for. I was so nervous because of a bad experience and yet this guy, Nicholas, was able to get past all of that and give me an overall experience that was and is consistent and exceptional. Mr. Timberlake has a lifetime client in me and Hair Philosophy is very lucky to have him in their shop.
Friendly staff and great service. I highly recommend coming here if you are looking to get your hair colored. I got a blond balayage and my hair was silky soft after the 3 hour process. I naturally have dark hair so I had to have my hair bleached. Hair Philisophy also sells products to care for your hair (colored or not) in the salon.
Roy was awesome!!! Ive had long hair all my life and really wanted a change, but was pretty nervous. After doing some research and reading tons of reviews I decided to schedule an appt with Roy Ren at Hair Philosophy. HE WAS INCREDIBLE!! I showed him a lot of pictures of what I wanted but admitted that I wasnt sure what would look best given my face shape and hair texture (mostly wavy/ some curls). He talked through the options with me and made recommendations. I couldnt be happier with my cut!! He also gave me tips on how to maintain it or style it differently in the future. He and his staff were all extremely friendly and wasted no time. Sooooo glad I came here and sooooo coming back for any future hair changes! Thank you Roy!!!
Yvonne is amazing! We sat down and discussed my style for a long time and you don’t get that kind of consultation service these days.. I came from DC for this haircut and it was well worth it!! Very reasonable rate as well.
Carson is an expert at foilyage and balayage! He is precise, detail oriented and does a seamless job! It’s always a great experience with him.
I love with my hair cut 😍 I feel so refresh. Jay Chao is great. He did exactly what I wanted and more. Super great at looking details while he cut my hair. Thank you so much!
Update: they are giving me another perm in a few weeks as a re do- will update if the second perm worksReally nice salon staff but the perm did not work. $300 for no result, very disappointed. Do not recommend for perms (I had a digital perm).
Best haircut - I have gone to Jack for years and he really understands hair and knows the perfect way to cut it to make it manageable and look lovely.
Went to Hair Philosophy to fix an absolutely dreadful balayage from a different salon and Jay worked his magic. He did a wonderful job and I absolutely love my hair!
Hair Philosophy was my WORST HAIR NIGHTMARE EVER!!!. I went there as I read many good reviews in yelp, they might be very good with the scissors but theyre the WORST COLORISTS!!!. First to ask for an appointment on the phone is challenging as they had trouble understanding english and I could barely understand the receptionist but we set up the appointment. They were aware I was traveling from Boston to NYC on monday for a job interview. I was on the train and they called to change the appointment. I told them the appointment was set and I could not change it. I got there and the hairdresser KAI told me he was such a great colourist. I told him what I wanted but he completely IGNORED MY WISHES!. I only wanted to retouch the highlights in the roots and I ended up completely blond and the wrong blond!. I PANICKED when I saw the result and instead of listening he left me with someone else who told me I didnt explain myself right !!!. Whaaaaat ??? They guys kind laughed at my face and was gossiping in whatever language they were talking to each other, it was VERY HUMILIATING!!!. Then to fix it, he did some darker highlights and I ended with hair patches!. I came to the salon at 4pm and I left at 9:30pm!. On top of everything they charged me $280 and they had the courage to ask me for a tip!. Now I regret so much to having paid that amount of money, I shouldnt but it was late and I had to take a cab to Oboken!. Overall an extremely awful and humiliating experience!. DONT GO TO HAIR PHILOSOPHY FOR COLOR!. Theyre not respectful, they ignore the client wishes and they dont care about customer service!!!. Now I will need to spend $200 more to fix the problem somewhere else. I went there to retouch the roots and I had a really beautiful colour and I ended up brunette with patches of blond!!!. I have no words to describe how disappointing and awful the experience was!. Im still waiting for the Manager to give me a call as he vanished and I could not talk to him at all.
You will not be disappointed. This is probably the best place in the city.All the staff is awesome!!Gaven Chen worked his magic along with the best products, I’m so happy for the results!
Came to get double process coloring with Jack as he was highly recommended by my cousin’s gf. He didn’t disappoint for sure - hair came out so stylish and haven’t stopped receiving compliments. Getting hair massaged and washed by Kayden was also super relaxing. Hair came out healthy and no breakage even though I had expected a high amount given how much coloring and bleach I’ve put my hair thru over the years. Jack did exactly how I wanted my hair after I gave him a few pics for inspiration.
Modern, sleek salon conveniently located in the heart of SoHo with welcoming and professional staff!While I was being attended I had the pleasure of seeing some of the most talented hair stylists and colorists at work, grouped into one local.Im an artist, have fine, curly, hair and wanted to elegantly add some fun color without sacrificing its health.Jack went above and beyond in educating me about the process/after care and creating something beautiful and unique.Prices are very reasonable, I am truly glad to have gone and am a new loyal customer.
1s 1s 1s cross the board. This place can’t place a highlight if it was on a highway in the middle of the country! Needless to say don’t bother paying your $400 here when these people don’t even know brown from blonde. Go to Redken school or something...get some teaching. Good lord this is bad. Literally DO SOMETHING else BUT hair!!! Ick....in FACT message me for before AND after photos of with hourly receipts. These people DONT know HAIR! I’ll also recommend you to my top stylist. This makes me mad as a friend. Friends don’t let other friends pay $400 for bad haircuts.......
Went to Jack and he’s the best! Great colorist. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting to go silvery blonde!
I got my haircut from Jojo at Hair Philosophy and my hair was turning heads as soon as I walked out of the salon!The stylist put in good thought into my preferences and I got exactly what I liked!
Sam Bullen for the win! Saved my hair... and unlike most stylists ... didn’t scare me with needing to use 9 million products. He gave me a simple and reproducible cut that I couldn’t maintain.
Nikki is the best. He takes his time with your hair and its really worth it. Your hair will look and grow amazing!
The whole experience was very professional. And the stylist was quite knowledgeable about different hair trends. I would recommend coming here for any hair service!
Awesome service, very high quality! They’re one of the most trustworthy and reliable hair experts in the city. Probably the best in NYC
OMG! The best hair service I’ve ever had in the city! I got every requirement satisfied. Can’t say how satisfied i am!!!!! Highly recommend!
A professional hair salon. Service was friendly and my hair looked great out of the salon, very high quality.I am very very happy and would come again! ! !
Theyre definitely great at coloring hair but be ready to pay because it will cost you more than a couple of benjamins depending on what you get done.
Nico treated my hair so well and did exactly what I asked for. Highly recommend this salon!
Friendly staff, nicely decorated!
Had a haircut with Yvonne and was very happy with the result and overall experience. The staff front to end is very professional
Hair cut with Leo - best cut Ive gotten in two years. He was thorough and careful.
I ask for unique and tricky dye jobs and I always come out satisfied. Be prepared to bring cash though.
They saved my hair and toned it to the right shade. Excellent hair stylist. Cash preferred though.
My artist was responsible and attentive! Environment was also comfortable
I loooove my hair cut was so kind and talented hair stylist was helping me to find my style. THANK YOU! ✨💖✨
They do an excellent and professional job with giving you the perfect hairstyle.
Soothing, modern environment. Jojo did a great cut... very reasonably priced.
Highly recommended. Michael is skilled and listened to customers. Would definitely go back.
Nothing but amazing vibes and terrific hair stylists. Totally recommend it!
Nico is an awesome stylist, highly recommend!
Very nice salon. Extremely professional and clean!
Terrible experience. No communication, poor product use, and the lady at the desk was beyond rude and unhelpful. Do not go here.
Great experience there! The price is soooo good and service is pretty nice there.
Really decent service with amazing vibes! Definitely would visit more!
Yes to the hair style and service, not so much for the pricing.
JoJo is the best. Highly recommend her.
Worst blow dry I have ever had in my entire life.
Nice staff! Good service! Try everything to satisfy their customer!
My experience here has only been with Jerry and it will continue to be this way.
Highly recommend Jack!
The best one in town.
Amazing
Excellent wash and blow-dry.
So expensive but so worth it
Clean, stylish and beautiful place
Shin is amazing!!
Great great great
Total reviews rating 4.7
175 Reviews for Hair Philosophy New York 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-13For years I’ve been looking for the perfect hair stylist and colorist, and I’m so glad to have found Carson.He has the vision to make you look and feel AMAZING, and he executes the perfect balyage that blends so well. I will say that Carson did my hair at a different salon and I had to follow him to Hair Philosophy because his skills are unbeaten and so consistent. Extra bonus is that to Carson is the most chill person ever. I would 100% recommended Carson and a trip to Hair Philosophy. You won’t regret it.
Review №2
2022-04-28I visited Hair Philosophy for the first time and was assigned to Gaven Chen. I wanted to do a brownish or darker blonde balayage and he discussed with me the options they’d be able to do given I had previously dyed my hair. He suggested to do a sample to see if I had any streaks of orange to determine how light I can go and explained the whole process, which I really appreciated. The whole process took more than 5 hours and throughout it all everyone was very attentive. I honestly had low expectations given how my previous balayage turned out from a different salon, however Gaven exceeded my expectations! I absolutely LOVED how my hair came out and will definitely be returning from now on!Also, big shoutout to Ben who assisted through the whole process and always asked if I’m doing well and needed anything. He was super kind and attentive!
Review №3
2021-12-18I am so happy I found Jack at Hair Philosophy! I recently moved in to the city and was on the search for my forever hair stylist. I have very thick, stubborn, asian hair and not everyone knows how to style my hair. I have never met a hair stylist as meticulous as Jack. He really took his time when cutting and coloring my hair (see before and after pics). He is so talented and professional and passionate about hair. I know I can trust him with my hair. If you are looking to get your hair cut or colored, ask for Jack at Hair Philosophy!
Review №4
2021-12-15Ive been going to Jack Leung for the past 2 years, and Ive always been happy with the results! Before finding him, it was always difficult for me to get my hair to be ashy blonde, but he successfully does it every time! He also cares about the health of your hair and always gives me recommendations on the hair products to use. I cant imagine having anyone else dye my hair.
Review №5
2021-07-22Beautiful & clean salon. I got my haircut with Carson and he is the best. He really listens to what you want and also suggests how to cut based on how you usually style your hair. Carson is meticulous in how he cuts hair and checks in on me to see what I think while cutting my hair so I can make adjustments. I would highly recommend getting a cut by Carson. He gave me nice layers that are blended well and still kept volume at the roots!!!
Review №6
2022-06-13I followed my stylist Carson here. Hes been cutting/coloring my hair for a years now and Ive liked the results every time. Carson is attentive and discusses with you the cut youre looking for (and sometimes hell tell you it wont work out and that is what i need to hear!) The salon itself is pretty spacious, clean, and staff are nice.
Review №7
2022-01-01I’ve been to Hair Philosophy twice this year; my first time in May for a haircut and again yesterday (on New Year’s Eve, no less) for a wild coloring.Both times were with AJ Chen (who I reached out to after some tea search and reading his reviews). He has been nothing but spectacular since I met him. For my appointment yesterday, I asked for a tri-colored peekaboo, as you can see in the pics and they came out exactly as I hoped for!AJ definitely knows how to take care of his clients! I spontaneously messaged him on IG and gave him my ideas. We set up a consultation on Tuesday, he snipped some of my hair to test the next day, and then blocked off his Friday (again, on NYE) so that he could work with me from 11AM to 7PM. He told me exactly what was going to happen, gave me options and a Plan B, and stayed patient as we waited for my dark, home/box-dyed hair to get blonde enough to color w/o brassy tones or getting too dry, and then styled it, all in time for me to still go out that night. Most stylist will tell me they can’t get my hair that light without overly damaging it or would ask for multiple sessions, by AJ was able to do it and STILL keep my hair healthy!I cannot express how thankful I am for him and how hospitable and skilled AJ is. If you ever needed a stylist you can trust completely, definitely don’t hesitate to hit him up! You won’t regret it!Also shoutout to Ben for being such a considerate and caring assistant! He made sure I was comfortable and made sure I have what I needed. Those massages during the shampooing helped immensely, considering how heavy my thick hair is!
Review №8
2022-08-02Highly recommend Carson! He did a great job for my hair and make sure I’m 100% satisfied. Love the color of my hair!
Review №9
2022-07-04I’ve been going to hair philosophy for 2 years now and they’re the best salon I’ve been to in the city. Carson is the absolute best there :) go to him!!! He’s an expert at balayage and it was my first time getting my hair colored. I usually go to Carson for really good cuts but I wanted a bigger change this summer.I was already nervous but after a consult, he got exactly the vibe I was looking for and delivered! It was great to see how patient and meticulous he was and took his time ensuring my roots had the blended natural look. The team also deep conditioned my hair twice and checked in on me often. The price is well worth it here knowing the service and quality.Definitely suggest giving this place a try. Trendy neighborhood too as it’s right in soho. I’ll definitely follow Carson for years to come.
Review №10
2021-08-25I have never been happier with a cut and color than this! Jack is a magician and got the exact color and balayage style I wanted. They were extremely thorough and so nice. The salon itself is clean, cozy and the hair wash stations were actually comfortable.You cant go wrong with Jack, Ill never get colored by someone else.