In the life of any New York woman, there are more than a handful of hair salons. I have done Soho, the Upper East and West side salons; Park Slope and even other cities while traveling. I have even gone to someone's house to get my thick, once long and curly, now short as can be hair colored and cut over the years. There is no place like Arte. It is hands down the classiest place in Manhattan. Compared to all its peers, it is comfortable without being slouchy, stylish but down-to-earth, humble but at the same time confident in its ability to treat customers the way they should be and like to be treated. Its unique sense of style and comfort come undoubtedly from the owner, Jo Artale, a Brooklyn Italian man's man with incredible talent and finesse. Jo is an artist and a mensh - truly unique among the hair stylists that frequent Manhattan's many salons. He has an incredibly loyal clientele of men and women and attracts stylists with the same down-to-earth but classy sense of style. Cristin Armstrong, a younger, funkier but still class act of Jo's team is your next best bet if Jo is occupied. Cristin can bring stylish cuts and color to long or short, curly or straight hair, punk or housewife. Go to Arte and you'll never need another salon in this city. \r
Pros: ambiance, staff, costs, talent
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