AR Hair Salon

I've been getting my hair cut and highlighted at AR for 8 years. I found the place when I lived next door and as I moved around the city and settled in Bushwick, I'll never go anywhere else. It's high time I plastered a good review everywhere.\r \r Roger has a flawless eye. I get my hair cut into layers and have had both very long and short hair over the years. Roger always finds an incredible shape that complements my face and lightens the load on my hair so it's naturally bouncy. \r \r His ability to make highlights look totally natural is uncanny. I'm a dirty blonde by birth and he brings out the honey blonde shine. It's incredible. I get stopped on the street with complements. \r \r I just got a cut and color tonight and am getting married in 3 weeks. I won't need anything other than a hair brush! \r \r Did I mention they are the best price for a high fashion haircut within 100 miles?!\r \r My old post: I learned what loving my hair could feel like in 2005 after my first cut at AR Hair. From the massaging shampoo to the quality and consistency of Roger's cuts, to the friendly people, to the right price, this is my salon, home away from home. I am complemented weekly on the beautiful layering of my hair cuts (so good, I can go 3 months without a cut and it grows but stays gorgeous). AR makes my affordable, but chic lifestyle possible. Thank you Roger! Thank you AR! Pros: skill, style, taste, price, shampoo massage, never pressure to buy more, personalities, location, more

best hair color i had in ages .perfect costumer service Arthur did an amazing color and cut . great ambiance .perfect spot to pamper your self Pros: null Cons: null more

I've lived a life w/big, frizzy, curly hair always believing that noone could cut it in a natural style that I would feel attractive in. But, then, I found Mike. At the 23rd St location of A R Hair Salon is a surprise for ethnic hair... It CAN be cut wet and look great! more

Honestly I have never had a worse haircut or more frustrating experience in my life. more

I went to the salon on 17th street, my buddy recommended it to me. I went in, and didn't ask for anyone in particular. I got Vicki. She was great! Very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The atmosphere of the salon was great! My hair looked amazing, it was like she did something new. I went to many different stylists, barbers, etc. And Vicki was by far the best. I will definitely come back! Pros: best haircut Cons: none more

I have always had a difficult time finding a stylist who could provide my curly hair with a cut that grows well or highlights that look natural. This has been a difficulty even at salons that cater to curly hair. Arthur has been providing haircuts and highlights for me for about eight months. I have never felt as good about my hair and have never received so many compliments on it. Thanks . Pros: trend,cool more

I went to AR HAIR SALON to color my hair from blonde to brown. Michelle, my stylist, did an amazing job! I was very nervous about the change, but it turned out great! I was very happy with the result and will definitely be going back. The atmosphere was also very friendly, and whole experience was positive. Take advantage of their citysearch discounts Pros: best salon Cons: n/a more

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i was tired of my hair and wanted a fresh spring look ...since i am new to the area, i had to do some research to make sure i don't end up disappointed..well i looked on citysearch and saw that this AR salon had all those great reviews...i jotted down some stylist names mentioned the most and called to make an appointment..when Arthur answered the phone and said he had an opening i was thrilled since i read all sorts of great things about him..well lets just say im happy with my decision..he sat down with me..listened to my ideas and then gave me his recommendation..i went with it and my hair turned out great..the highlights and the cut are gorgeous and the complementary glass of wine was a nice touch..plus the 10% citysearch discount! Pros: excellent service..great atmosphere Cons: none more

Ugh. I would give this place ZERO stars if i could. Pros: they hung my coat up for me? Cons: rude. unprofessional. unskilled more

I just happened to wander into this place about a year ago and, randomly, was given probably the most attractive hair stylist in the City. And if that weren't good enough, she did an amazing job cutting my hair. Now I live 4 hours away, but I still come back once a month for my haircut with Michelle. Pros: Consistency, friendliness, and great music Cons: So good I'm afraid they'll raise their prices! more

I enjoyed it, great hair style and service. I expected champagne (as many customers claimed in reviews) but I was not offered. It was a quick hair cut but it looks nice and the stylist who I think was Arthur, was really nice and had great taste. more

My best friend referred me to AR salon and told me to ask for Mark. She completely fell in love with him. Pros: Mark, of course! And the terrific cuts and highlights. Cons: None more

I read reviews on here and on yelp before I went to AR and despite the good reviews, I was still skeptical....I always am.....and I felt that way even when I walked into my appointment yesterday. I went to the location on W 23rd street and it was just a small place ...nothing too fancy. Pros: wine!!, great stylist more

Roger listened well to my needs and wants and cut my long, curly hair with expertise. He took his time and I left the salon happy. more

At first I was happy with Roger's work and then things went downhill. He was good with cutting but not with coloring. more

Michelle, I appreciate your work that you give me every time. The unique hair-color and highlight was dazzling just like always. The hair-cut was also fabulous. My friends praise me for my new look, which makes me feel really hot. Michelle, I adore you for your professional and dexterous work. Thank You. more

I found AR by walking one day around my job, and to be honest, it could have never been better. I was a little worried the first time I went because I have a very thick wavy short hair. I saw Albert first, gave me an excellent blow-dry. Then on my second visit I had Natalie as a hairdresser, who unfortunately does not work there anymore, and she gave me the most beutiful highlights ever. Natalie blow-dry my hair and like she said at the end "I looked like Victoria Beckham"... They are awesome, I will never change them for anything. I love the way they do my hair and the prices are average compared it to other hair salons in the city. If you would like to have top of the line hairdress, I strongly recommend you to give them a visit. Pros: Great service, professionalism Cons: None. more

Like one of the other reviewers, don't get the hype of the salon. It's just average to me. And as a caveat, be wary of the 10% new client discount. It's simply a bait. I was told that my price surpassed the discount rate but for all I know, the stylist can claim whatever price. I thought the cut was overpriced to begin with during the consultation but thought that it would be amazing from all the raving reviews. I was wrong. For the record, the 10% discount wasn't even applied-- false advertising? more

I just visited the salon yesterday for the first time. I wasn't sure what I wanted, just that I wanted side bangs and a short trim. I was actually frightened because Natalie was cutting off a good portion of my hair and it ended up a lot shorter than I expected. But they are professionals and they really do know what is best. I love this shorter do with side bangs. It looks great and it really fits me. On top of that, it's much more manageable which is important to me. I do recommend this place to anyone looking to try something new. I think to those people who did give it poor ratings, they should have been more vocal about what they wanted. I was worried about my short hair but I wanted to really try something new. And I love it. I also saw another woman have her hair colored and she looked wonderful as well. :) Pros: the skills of the employees, the vibe, the prices Cons: none - just tell them what you're looking for more