Astor Place Hairstylists

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Astor Place Hairstylists - New York, NY
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Astor Place Hairstylists - New York, NY
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I am a loyal customer of Alberto Amore of Astor Place Hair. As you may know, Astor Place is closing at the end of November due to the impact of COVID-19. I set up a GoFundMe for...

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After I finished work, say around 830 or so I decided I wanted to cut off this annoying mop that I have been experimenting growing. I simply dont have the patience to keep growin...

Giovanni Rocks!!!! Only Reason to go to Astor 5/13/2008

Giovanni is the best stylist/barber in Astor. I have been going there for over 10 years now. It is always a great experience speaking to Giovanni. But the best part is I always have the best haircut. Giovanni takes his time but makes sure not to waste time. He doesn't smoke so I dont have to deal with that smell (which is very important to me). I def. suggest that if you are in the area you stop by and say hello to Giovanni. You get a great haircut and get to talk to a really interesting barber. more

Rita At Astor Place Is The Best In the World! 5/9/2008

Rita At Astor Place Is The Best In the World! I travel the world and I go out of my way to come back to Rita. No where do you get this kind of expertise and I should know I have been every where and tried all of "the best" only to be disappointed. I was very lucky to find Rita and I have been a loyal customer since; she is very honest because when I first went to her my hair was damaged and she would not color or highlight until we did deep conditioning treatments and allowed my hair to heal. My highlights are exquisite and my hair is healthy & gorgeous; I can only thank Rita and feel fortunate enough to have a real pro I can trust with my hair. Thank you Rita. Pros: RITA Cons: None more

Cut, Color and highights by Rita - just PERFECT! 5/8/2008

I feel so lucky to have found a stylist in the City who does everything I need extremely well! I have been going to Rita at Astor Place for the past 8 months or so and she is quite simply the BEST I have ever been to. This girl knows hair - Her cuts are cutting edge and her expertise at color and highlights is simply amazing! Two weeks ago she gave me the most gorgeous highlights you have ever seen! I walked into work the next day and everyone needed to know where I go to get my hair done. If you read her many positive reviews here at City Search you will see she has many, many happy clients and rightfully so. She is truly as good as it gets. Rita is also friendly and very passionate about her work. She makes you feel incredible when you are in her chair and she works her magic. You will definitely laugh too - she is very funny! She also gives you great advice and tips on taking care of your hair and what products to buy. If you are looking for a top notch and reasonably priced stylist, look no further. Rita at Astor Place is your girl! I would recommend calling for an appointment because she seems to be very busy these days. I know I will be going back again and again to her...and all my friends too. Pros: Rita of course more

Go somewhere else! 5/7/2008

After reading all the raving reviews, I made an appointment with Rita for cut and color. I expected a dive, and trust me, it is a dive. I waited 15 minutes after arriving on time as she was working on someone else. She didn't want to do my hair color so she cut my hair and sent me to see someone else. I waited 40 minutes as that hairdresser was working with another client. After she washed the color out of my hair she had me wait another 20 minutes while she finished her other client. The haircut was ok. I am less than thrilled. I have definitely had way better and more flattering cuts in which the stylist took more time to determine lifestyle, likes/dislikes (regarding hairstyles), etc. The worst part was that I ended up with a color I specifically said I did not want. Now I will need to purchase a toner and see if I can fix this. Personally, I could have colored my hair and done a better job myself, but I wanted a nice experience and change to uplift my spirits; neither of which I received. This salon has a reputation for being reasonable, but I am unsure reasonable compared to what? For what this costs me, I have gotten the same services in a very upscale salon for less! If you do choose to go here, keep in mind, they only take cash and the ladies at the front desk do not answer your questions. Pros: Are there any? Cons: Expensive, Do not take Credit Cards, Surly Staff, Don't get what you request more

Jose Is the Best!! 4/29/2008

Jose is absolutely the best! I found out about Astor through Citysearch and decided to give it a try, and let me tell you I don?t regret it. I?ve been going to Jose for over a year now and I wouldn?t think of going to anyone else. He is very patient and knows his stuff. He really listens to what you want and talks to you throughout the haircut to make sure you get exactly what you want. You won?t be disappointed, call and ask for Jose today!! more

Another fan of Rita's! 4/28/2008

I am a woman in the corporate world who found Rita at Astor Place purely by chance - and am I glad I did! I was spending way too much money at high priced salons for average haircuts and bland highlights. Rita has transformed my look by giving me she likes to call her "sunkissed highlights"... and a killer updated haircut to boot. I literally look like I have been on vacation - my hair unbelievably healthy, shiny and new! Also, my new-found confidence has been through the roof and I even scored a new promotion I had been after! I am feeling and looking better than I have in years. Rita also gave me great hair, skin care and makeup tips that have also worked wonders for me. Thank you Rita, you have another client for life! Pros: Rita more

WORST HAIR CUT 4/22/2008

WORST HAIR CUT EVER BY IRMA. Irma was unprofessional (left me sitting in a chair for five minutes while she cleaned up, put things away, then left me standing there while she argued about some bill with a co-worker), she doused my head with water so she could charge me extra for drying my hair, when I think a spray bottle would have sufficed. I don't know much about haircutting, but even I know when you ask for a one-inch trim and you have layers, you don't just start chopping without dividing the hair into sections, which is what she did. Somehow one inch turned into about a 6-inch "trim". Then I said, um, I wanted a trim, and I had layers, so can you trim the shorter layers? Without even ASKING where I wanted the layers to start, she started hacking away half-way up my head with a razor. She didn't look at my hair dry to see what it looked like, see where the layers were. She did not even remotely listen to what I said. My hair is BUTCHERED, and now I have to go get another fix-it cut. It looks like a four-year old cut it--there is a HUGE chunk of layer--it looks like a two-tier cake in the back. Nothing gradual or blended about the layers. Worst haircut EVER, and she charged me as much as my UES hairstylist does. DO NOT GO TO IRMA. The receptionist there was rude as well--it would have really inconvenienced her to smile and say, thank you. Pros: Starbucks around the corner Cons: The bad haircut you'll get more

RITA IS THE ANGEL & STAR OF ASTOR PLACE & A BEAUTY! 4/16/2008

RITA IS THE ANGEL & STAR OF ASTOR PLACE & A BEAUTY!! Rita is truly amazing; she is really talented, smart, funny and she will make you feel like a star in her chair! Also, she is hot!! I do not want to be disrespectful but I should know and I want to be completely honest! She colors and highlights mens hair too! WHY GO TO ANYONE ELSE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST HAIR STYLE, GREAT TREATMENT & THE BEST VIEW FROM RITA!! :) Pros: Rita is the only one for me! Cons: The place needs something more

RITA IS THE ANGEL & STAR OF ASTOR PLACE!! 4/16/2008

RITA IS THE ANGEL & STAR OF ASTOR PLACE!! Rita can work her magic and create the best style, hair color and highlights just for you! Rita makes you feel like a celebrity and by the time you leave you look like one, too! I will never go back to my overrated and over-priced old salon. Rita is truly the most talented artist I have ever met and believe I have had many including others who were famous. Rita is the real deal and a must if you want the best to do your hair. God bless Rita!!!! Pros: Rita is the only one for me! Cons: The place could use a face-lift! more

RITA TO THE RESCUE 4/16/2008

Rita is a savior and truly talented! My husband took our two sons to Astor Place for the first time and our older son was fortunate he got his hair cut by Rita and he looked like a little rock star. He loved his hair and my husband allowed our younger son to get his hair cut by someone else who butchered his hair; it was as if someone had put a bowl over his head and cut his hair was not straight as well. My little son was crying and his older brother was crying! I took him back to Rita and she saved my son's hair; miraculously she was able to make his hair look like a shorter version rock star. What a talented person Rita is; I hope that Astor Place treats her well she saved my son's hair and their reputation!! GO TO RITA!!!! Pros: GO ONLY TO RITA!!!! Cons: DON'T GO TO ANYONE ELSE!!!! more

Rita, Best Hair Doctor Any Where! 4/16/2008

Rita is the best hair doctor in the world! I had my hair ruined by "an upscale place" and my hair color was basically green (not my choice) and my hair was falling out (what a nightmare!) Rita saved my hair color, style and my hair stopped fallint out and started to grow back in! Rita is the best!!! Thank God for her true talent!! Plus she isa great person and makes you feel and look beautiful. GO TO RITA, YOU DESERVE IT!!! RITA IS THE BEST!!!! Pros: RITA IS THE BEST Cons: THE PLACE NEEDS A PAINT JOB AT LEAST more

scissors from hell 4/10/2008

I read sparkling reviews of this place on citysearch, and on other websites like yelp. The stairs were filthy, and the place looks post-nuclear. Nevertheless, I decided I'd give it a try. The stylist listened to my description of what I wanted, and held out my hair to confirm the length I wanted. Then he grabbed an electric shaver and destroyed the majority of my head. I stopped him before he reached the top, and he apologized, assuring me that he could salvage the cut. Salvage he did not. He whipped out a pair of scissors and began chopping wildly at odd angles, which ultimately resulted in a "cat with mange" look on my crown. Exasperated, and with no more hair to cut, I told him just to take it all off. I now look like Britney's double. Emotionally scarred, I ran from the stylist to the payment desk, and complained; the cut was still $15. Do not go to this place. Rita sounds amazing, but there is only one Rita, and a bunch of maniacs with scissors. It's like Sweeney Todd in the flesh. The price isn't that great either--the costs will be quickly reabsorbed in the therapy you'll need. Pros: You'll have hair like Brit-Brit's! Cons: You'll need a wig afterwards. more

I wanted blonde, I came out pink. 4/8/2008

So I went to Astor Hair wanting to get "really blonde" highlights - when asked if I wanted some red and brown undertones I said surree, but NOT a lot - I want to be blonde. I walked out with black and flaming pink striped hair, looking like a member of Avril Lavigne's thirteen year old fan base. It was a disaster - they used neon red hair dye which ran into my blonde highlights making me pink and when I went to get it fixed the only option I was given was to die all the pink to black. I was charged $200 for wanting to be blonde and came out darker than my original color and resembling a skunk. I asked the manager for a refund and was refused and passed over to a different stylist but at this point I do not trust Astor Hair to touch my head for fear that my hair may fall out or acquire a third color. From what it sounds like the only people worth seeing at this dump are Jose and Rita. Spend your money at a real salon who cares about their customers. Pros: seems like a good idea... Cons: until your hair falls out from trying to fix their mistakes. more

Kudos to Rita! 3/30/2008

I have now been going to Astor Place regularly for quite a while now because I happen to think the best stylist in the Manhattan works there. Her name is Rita and she is wonderful - I am so happy to have found her! Her haircuts are trendy, yet completely original. Her color and highlights are to die for. In fact, I would call her an EXPERT colorist. She is also sweet and funny and makes you feel good about yourself. I have easily sent 3 or 4 friends her way and they all think Rita is just unbelievable. I want to keep her a secret, but yet I want to tell everyone I know just how great and cool she is! If you are going to give Astor Place a try for the first time, make sure you ask for her. more

Best Service and Value for haircut in NY 3/29/2008

Astor is, by far, the best place for inexpensive haircuts in the city. I have had expensive cuts in NY that are not nearly as good as this place. Ask for Jose, he does a great job and is a really nice guy too, always taking special care to do it right and make sure it is perfect. I still can't believe they only charge $17 for a man's haircut... it can get crowded in there so if you have your favorite haircutter you should call to make sure you can drop by at a good time. more

Upscale Color at premium prices 3/29/2008

Astor Place Hair has been around for ages and you can see a real cross section of New Yorkers when you go there. I have had my hair colored and highlighted in many upscale salons in New York paying premium prices for adequate services. Lucia was recommended to me for color and I have been going to her for two years. She has an amazing eye and my highlights are perfect. Do you really need that free glass of wine or would you rather save your money and get great color for half the price? Book early since she only works one day a week and bring a book. Pros: great color, affordable Cons: long waiting period, no frills atmosphere more

Awesome cut and highlites! 3/26/2008

I read the wonderful reviews while I was in Stockholm, and decided to have my hair done at Astor by Rita when I got to the US. I made my appointment, and... I love my hair! Rita is great and I have already told my family and friends here to go there. Thank you for taking such great care of me! I'll be back! Pros: Rita's friendly and knowledgeable! more

Rita is the Best in NYC (Actually, any where) 3/25/2008

Rita is the best hair stylist in the world!!!! She saved my hair after it was destroyed by an "up-scale" salon ruined it with a bad color/ highlights and the worse cut of my life; my hair was falling out ! I listened to Rita who really is an expert and she saved my hair!!!! Thanks to Rita, I have a great hair style with color and highlights and my hair stopped falling out. She is the BEST!!!!!!! All the good reviews are really true and she is the only reason to come to Astor!!!! You have to go to Rita, she is a true pro and you can only be as lucky as me to have found someone as talented as her. She does make you feel like a celebrity and you get the star treatment!!!!!! Rita is the real deal!!!!! Make an appointment with her and treat yourself to an incredible experience!!!! Pros: Rita is the best!!!! Cons: The place could have more atmosphere. more

We love our hair! 3/25/2008

I went to Astor Place Hair today for the first time with my son, and I am thrilled with the results! I made an appointment with Rita for myself and my son went to the stylist Alberto for a buzz cut. She took me on time, and took her time making me feel comfortable, letting me be in charge of my cut. Unusual, but great! The people were lining up to see them, and were patiently waiting while these two talented people worked on us. I feel so special and so beautiful, I can't wait to go back for color! And my son's hair looks great too! Thanks Rita and Alberto and Astor for taking such good care of us! You have clients for life! Pros: Rita and Alberto are super! Cons: none! more

Rita saved my hair! 3/25/2008

Rita saved my hair! I went to Astor to see Rita based on all of her rave reviews, and she was awesome! I felt I needed to write this in response to the review that her refusal to color a woman's child's hair would destroy the kid's hair--all I have to say is if Rita says no- don't do it! I wanted highlights on top of a bad color job done at another salon, Rita said for me to wait 3 weeks as my hair wasn't strong enough. I waited, did what she said, and I have the MOST BEAUTIFUL COLOR< CUT and HEALTHY HAIR EVER!!! God belss her! That lady dares to complain about a 40 dollar haircut? Rita gives 350.00 haircuts for a mere fraction of what other places charge. Sounds to me like a jealous person wrote that ridiculous review. We all know Rita is the BEST! Pros: Rita! Cons: noisy atmosphere, place could be prettied up a bit more
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  • A village legend, this no-frills, family-owned hair salon hasn't spent a penny on advertising--or, apparently, on interior design upgrades--since opening its doors. What Astor does have is a massive reputation for inexpensive, quality service on a walk-in basis. It's also a gigantic melting pot, where teens, celebs, Wall Street execs and soon-to-be punk NYU freshman unite in the common goal of good hair. Eighty-eight stylists specialize in everything from fades, etchings, color (punk to traditional) and curly styles to hair extensions, weaves and braiding.

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  • Hours: Sun 9am-6pm, Mon 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Tue-Fri 8am-9pm
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, NoHo
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