Antonio Prieto Salon

Three words: JASELLYNNE. JASELLYNNE. JASSELLYNNE! For my birthday, my boyfriend made an appointment for me with Jasellynne at Antonio Prieto Salon. This was maybe my 10th time ever getting my hair cut professionally (and I'm 28!), primarily because I've never walked out of a salon feeling GREAT about my look. It was never worth the cost. Then along comes Jasellynne, and my theory about salons goes right out the window. She is AMAZING! I'm an actress, so my look had to stay basically the same, but Jaselynne updated my style and it made a HUGE difference. I feel like a new person. I received so many compliments, mostly from strangers, after leaving the salon. Jasellynne has ushered me into a new era... where the days of cutting my own hair are now a thing of the past. THANK YOU JASELYNNE. See you in a few weeks!!! more

When you sit in Antionio's chair the magic begins. He has been my sylist for 17 years and in all that time I have only had wonderful zen experiences in his chair. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and confident. Nothing is beyond his ability. Go and experience the magic. Pros: everrything Cons: none more

When you sit in Antionio's chair the magic begins. He has been my sylist for 17 years and in all that time I have only had wonderful zen experiences in his chair. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and confident. Nothing is beyond his ability. Go and experience the magic. Pros: everrything more

I had been trying for years to get that perfect highlighted look at home, only for it to come out red/orange every time and disgusting-looking. I also went to a few well-known salons in the city where I shelled out $300+ for highlights that didn't even appear in my hair. I had discovered Antonio Prieto salon through an article on the dailycandy website, where they had raved about the apprentice program. It's funny but at the time I had nearly given up on my hair and decided to go dark, so I saw Angela Taormino while she was an apprentice at AP (back in 2005). I absolutely loved what she had done so much that I finally decided try again and go light, and have been going to her since. Angela is a great person who is very receptive to what you want in hair color and gives suggestions for what she thinks will/won't work. As a result, I am always thrilled with the end result and people constantly compliment how beautiful my hair color looks and ask where I get it done. Btw, reading some prevous sour-lemon reviews, I'm not sure if they were talking about the right salon because the entire staff at AP is extremely cool, including Antonio himself, and do everything they can to make you feel comfortable while there. The salon is also a beautiful space and very relaxing. I absolutely love coming here. Pros: Skilled colorists, beautiful end-result, lovely space, friendly staff Cons: Sometimes tough to get an appt, can't think of any more cons! more

I had been trying for years to get that perfect highlighted look at home, only for it to come out red/orange every time and disgusting-looking. I also went to a few well-known salons in the city where I shelled out $300+ for highlights that didn't even appear in my hair. I had discovered Antonio Prieto salon through an article on the dailycandy website, where they had raved about the apprentice program. It's funny but at the time I had nearly given up on my hair and decided to go dark, so I saw Angela Taormino while she was an apprentice at AP (back in 2005). I absolutely loved what she had done so much that I finally decided try again and go light, and have been going to her since. Angela is a great person who is very receptive to what you want in hair color and gives suggestions for what she thinks will/won't work. As a result, I am always thrilled with the end result and people constantly compliment how beautiful my hair color looks and ask where I get it done. Btw, reading some prevous sour-lemon reviews, I'm not sure if they were talking about the right salon because the entire staff at AP is extremely cool, including Antonio himself, and do everything they can to make you feel comfortable while there. The salon is also a beautiful space and very relaxing. I absolutely love coming here. Pros: Skilled colorists, beautiful end-result, lovely space, friendly staff Cons: Sometimes tough to get an appt, can't think of any more cons! more

I have been going to Prieto for almost a year & it is very much a random situation. To be fair, the first time I went there, it was complete bliss. The color came-out fabulous & the staff were very attentive & accommodating. But that's where the honeymoon ends. Each time after that it has been a new experience & more often than not, it has not been a very good one. I have had to go back twice to have the color corrected. The last time I was talked into having a single process done -- something I have not even considered doing since the 1980s when Madonna was running across a stage singing Papa Don't Preach. I have always requested highlights & this last time my hair was the color of a well-used cardboard box. To boot, I had a pinkish, reddish tone emanating from my scalp. I am one of the few people who actually likes their own natural hair color. I started highlighting my hair beacuse I liked the edgy, dramatic, & flattering way the highlights added depth & dimension to my hair. The single process they used this last time was horrible. Not only did I not have any highlights (though I was also charged for these) but my own natural hair was turned into an over-processed bed of ugly straw. They did honor their mistake & I did go back to have it fixed so they get some props for owning-up to their misdeeds. But this is the 2nd time this happened -- the first time the girl who was supposed to wash-out my hair was almost 15 mins late after the timer had rung. Needless to say, my hair could have rivalled Holly Madison's platinum locks on The Girsl Next Door. As the saying goes....once, shame on you....twice, shame on me. After all is said & done with the process & tips, the whole endeavor cost over $380 & nearly 6 hours of my time (including the correction) & my hair will not be where I want it to be for a good while yet. It's just not worth the disappointment. Pros: they will honor their mistakes & will try to make you happy more

I have been going to Prieto for almost a year & it is very much a random situation. To be fair, the first time I went there, it was complete bliss. The color came-out fabulous & the staff were very attentive & accommodating. But that's where the honeymoon ends. Each time after that it has been a new experience & more often than not, it has not been a very good one. I have had to go back twice to have the color corrected. The last time I was talked into having a single process done -- something I have not even considered doing since the 1980s when Madonna was running across a stage singing Papa Don't Preach. I have always requested highlights & this last time my hair was the color of a well-used cardboard box. To boot, I had a pinkish, reddish tone emanating from my scalp. I am one of the few people who actually likes their own natural hair color. I started highlighting my hair beacuse I liked the edgy, dramatic, & flattering way the highlights added depth & dimension to my hair. The single process they used this last time was horrible. Not only did I not have any highlights (though I was also charged for these) but my own natural hair was turned into an over-processed bed of ugly straw. They did honor their mistake & I did go back to have it fixed so they get some props for owning-up to their misdeeds. But this is the 2nd time this happened -- the first time the girl who was supposed to wash-out my hair was almost 15 mins late after the timer had rung. Needless to say, my hair could have rivalled Holly Madison's platinum locks on The Girsl Next Door. As the saying goes....once, shame on you....twice, shame on me. After all is said & done with the process & tips, the whole endeavor cost over $380 & nearly 6 hours of my time (including the correction) & my hair will not be where I want it to be for a good while yet. It's just not worth the disappointment. Pros: they will honor their mistakes & will try to make you happy more

I understand why they request all apprentice cut appointments to be paid in advance. While some people do luck out and get decent cuts, I bet there are a lot of people who, after seeing the atrocity committed on their own head, would refuse to pay. I probably wouldn't have been one of them, because I was too much in shock at what my hair looked like. It was a truly bizarre experience, to see in the mirror uneven bangs, a puffy-mullety style that is uber-puff on top and suddenly cuts into wispy strands at the bottom. That's what an apprentice at Antonio Prieto considered a "layered cut". What was weirder was that he was so happy about it, and was able to explain so calmly why he thinks he did a great job. I think when you are a model, you're there for the apprentice to practice his technique, but not STYLE. I see that for the top half layer he practiced what would have been a great cut for a graduated bob. For the layer beneath, he practiced what the cut one of use on a bluntly straight shoulder-length style. My head looks like a ball. Well, I'm certainly never going back; would be too traumatizing. But, if you're looking to try something interesting, there's a...1 in 6? chance that you might get something you can live with. Pros: Nice, mostly clean place, good looking, thin people Cons: Absolutely no concept of what sort of hair looks good on a person more

I understand why they request all apprentice cut appointments to be paid in advance. While some people do luck out and get decent cuts, I bet there are a lot of people who, after seeing the atrocity committed on their own head, would refuse to pay. I probably wouldn't have been one of them, because I was too much in shock at what my hair looked like. It was a truly bizarre experience, to see in the mirror uneven bangs, a puffy-mullety style that is uber-puff on top and suddenly cuts into wispy strands at the bottom. That's what an apprentice at Antonio Prieto considered a ""layered cut"". What was weirder was that he was so happy about it, and was able to explain so calmly why he thinks he did a great job. Pros: Nice, mostly clean place, good looking, thin people Cons: Absolutely no concept of what sort of hair looks good on a person more

I recently received an apprentice haircut from Nick. All I can say is, unbelievable. He actually listened to what I wanted and gave me exactly what I asked for. The attention to detail in the cut as well as the service in the salon is exceptional. I can see why this salon is rated so high. Amazing service!! Pros: Amazing cuts and service Cons: A bit pricey more

I recently received an apprentice haircut from Nick. All I can say is, unbelievable. He actually listened to what I wanted and gave me exactly what I asked for. The attention to detail in the cut as well as the service in the salon is exceptional. I can see why this salon is rated so high. Amazing service!! Pros: Amazing cuts and service Cons: A bit pricey more

I received an excellent cut from stylist, Garrett this past month. He was professional and thorough, and I left feeling like a sophisticated young woman. This was much needed in the dead of winter. The cut is clean, easy and Garrett offered great user-friendly maintenance tips for the modern, everyday, mad-cap rushed woman here in NYC. He's great, and I would definitely recommend his services. I couldn't be happier with my cut! Thanks Garrett! -Lesley more

I received an excellent cut from stylist, Garrett this past month. He was professional and thorough, and I left feeling like a sophisticated young woman. This was much needed in the dead of winter. The cut is clean, easy and Garrett offered great user-friendly maintenance tips for the modern, everyday, mad-cap rushed woman here in NYC. He's great, and I would definitely recommend his services. I couldn't be happier with my cut! Thanks Garrett! more

After months of secretly coveting a co-workers hair color I finally mustered up enough courage to ask her who she sees. She immediately said you HAVE to see Kristin! I called the salon and was able to get in the following week. After describing Cindy (my co-worker's) exact hair color Kristen quickly discouraged me from going as light and pointed out the differences in our naturall coloring. Instead she suggested that I choose warmer tones to offset the olive in my complextion and soften my overall look. The results were a sultry medium brown with subtle honey toned highlights. I've NEVER been happier and Kristin has now become the go-to girl for color in our office! Pros: Highly skilled professionals/ Down to earth friendly atmosphere Cons: They dont serve wine or anything carbonated more

After months of secretly coveting a co-workers hair color I finally mustered up enough courage to ask her who she sees. She immediately said you HAVE to see Kristin! I called the salon and was able to get in the following week. After describing Cindy (my co-worker's) exact hair color Kristen quickly discouraged me from going as light and pointed out the differences in our naturall coloring. Instead she suggested that I choose warmer tones to offset the olive in my complextion and soften my overall look. The results were a sultry medium brown with subtle honey toned highlights. I've NEVER been happier and Kristin has now become the go-to girl for color in our office! Pros: Highly skilled professionals/ Down to earth friendly atmosphere Cons: They dont serve wine or anything carbonated more

GOT A HAIRCUT AT THE ANTONIO PRIETO SALON FOR THE FIRST TIME ON MONDAY..........LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *********PAVEL********** AMAZING CUT DONE BY PAVEL....HE DID EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED HIM TO DO....PAID ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND WAS SO SWEET. DEF WORTH EVERY PENNY SPENT...TRUST ME..IVE BEEN TO ALL THE TOP SALONS IN NYC...FEKKAI,WARREN TRICOMI,RITA HAZAN,OSCAR BLANDI,AVEDA,,,,,AND THE LIST GOES ON..... I HAVE YET TO GET MY COLOR DONE AT ANTONIO PRIETO BUT AS FAR AS MY HAIRCUT GOES, I LOVE IT...MY HAIR LOOKS AMAZING, SO MUCH VOLUME. THE LAYERS ARE BEAUTIFUL! ALL THANKS TO PAVEL..... NOW IN A FEW WEEKS ILL GET MY COLOR DONE AT ANTONIO'S SALON..LETS SEE HOW THAT GOES...... Pros: PAVEL Cons: I HATE THE LOCATION.... more

GOT A HAIRCUT AT THE ANTONIO PRIETO SALON FOR THE FIRST TIME ON MONDAY..........LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pros: PAVEL Cons: I HATE THE LOCATION.... more

I tried Antonio Prieto for the first time after reading some good reviews. I disappointed big time! My hair is now so bad that I actually feel like staying in until it grows longer. I told the stylist pretty much what I wanted but he cut off MUCH more than I wanted - but crucially much more than suits me. It's a 'nothing' hairstyle and I've gone from looking like a pretty fashionable New Yorker to looking like a suburban mom who doesn't have time to worry about her look! I've dropped hints with friends in the vague hope that they might reassure me - not one has. Not one has said a good thing about it - instead I've had remarks like 'yes it's a shame as it suited you that bit longer' and 'well we all get bad cuts every so often - it makes you appreciate the good ones'! I'm so angry with myself because my last cut was really good and people commented on how good it was - I thought I'd get an even better cut by going somewhere more swanky. How wrong I was. Pros: Nice atmosphere in most ways Cons: Hugely hugely over rated more

I tried Antonio Prieto for the first time after reading some good reviews. I disappointed big time! My hair is now so bad that I actually feel like staying in until it grows longer. I told the stylist pretty much what I wanted but he cut off MUCH more than I wanted - but crucially much more than suits me. It's a 'nothing' hairstyle and I've gone from looking like a pretty fashionable New Yorker to looking like a suburban mom who doesn't have time to worry about her look! I've dropped hints with friends in the vague hope that they might reassure me - not one has. Not one has said a good thing about it - instead I've had remarks like 'yes it's a shame as it suited you that bit longer' and 'well we all get bad cuts every so often - it makes you appreciate the good ones'! I'm so angry with myself because my last cut was really good and people commented on how good it was - I thought I'd get an even better cut by going somewhere more swanky. How wrong I was. Pros: Nice atmosphere in most ways Cons: Hugely hugely over rated more

I am so glad I found Antonio Prieto Salon. A friend told me about their apprentice program a while ago and I haven't been back to my old hair salon. Angie is amazing. She really listens to what you want and I have gotten so many compliments on the haircuts that she has given me. She also really knows hair. She gave me advice on what works for my texture and style of hair and it's been the best. Definitely ask for Angie if you want a great haircut. more