Janet Rufin's Parlor

I've been going to Janet for over five years for highlights. After trying other high end salons in the city, nothing compares. Janet is consistent and thorough and does the best, most natural job. People are constantly asking me who does my hair.\r The salon is calming and clean and highly recommended! more

What an all round great experience, from Quamin at the front desk to the shampoo girl Dana .- ( I had read about John Gerard in a magazine article which stated he worked at another salon. I called the salon they told me he no longer worked there. They would not tell me where he moved, in mid-sentence he told me where John Gerard now worked - the boss walked away from the desk lol.) - So I find my way to his new salon. John Gerard was just sweet as can be very down to earth and pleasant. We discussed my hair and he went right to work. We had a great conversation (very spiritual) not only did I look great , I was recharged from the inside out. I brought up the fact how I tracked John Gerard down because I am so glad I did. I am a very happy and pleased new client. Next time I go to the salon I will book a Facial with Anna, John Gerard introduced me to her and she knows her stuff. Pros: Personal service more

I have been to every high end salon in this city and have not been very impressed. I have a trendy job, I live and work in a trendy neigborhood Chelsea. Why can't I get a sleek haircut. I work on 19th st and pass this small salon on the ground floor of a brownstone,everyday on my way to work. I took a peek it was a cute space. I went on city search and researched, John Gerard had great reviews. So I did a little more research on line and he has a great reputation. I booked a appointment he was warm and friendly. We talked about my hair he put me at ease and gave me the the most beautiful cut and style. John Gerard suggested I talk to Loren about my color, after we talked I booked with Loren. I walked out with the best color I have had in years. I also booked a blowout with John Gerard amazing ( like I knew it would be) Just a all round great \r experience. Pros: John Gerard, Loren more

Janet Rufin's is an unpretentious salon in Chelsea that offers professional services and fantastic stylists. John Gerard has been my #1 stylist for years. He cuts my wild and wavey hair 'just right' and I ALWAYS get compliments....even a month or more after the cut! It's worthy every penny. Also, everyone there is warm and hospitable. Don't hesitate! Pros: Professional results, never disappointed, warm and friendly atmosphere Cons: could use more atmosphere more

This place is a peaceful hideaway that will fix any hair problem. I've got curly hair that's tough to tame, and have had many a bad haircut over the years. But John works wonders with it. I also go to Loren for highlights, and she's fantastic at getting the color just right. Both are so nice and so good at what they do that I've followed them from their previous salon to this one. It's a little pricey, but absolutely worth it not to have to worry about having a bad hair month. more

Classy haircutting by John Gerard was the best! I can't wait to get a massage here!\r It's a little bit pricey but well worth it!\r sincerely,\r Rrose Selavy (al Rietema of New Jersey)\r GO TO JANET RUFIN'S PARLOR IF YOU WANT TO BE PAMPERED IN LUXURY! Pros: haircuts,shampooing etc. more

ok, so after spending almost FOUR hours at Janet Rufin's Parlor, I am exhausted and annoyed. First let me say that I am not a high-end client, but there's no reason for anyone to feel like they are not a high-end client - especially when one is paying high-end prices. Without making this a full-on rant, let me just outline the most frustrating points of my visit: I arrived only to be told that Janet was running late. Half an hour later, I was finally in the chair. After discussing what I wanted to do with my hair color-wise, Janet went off to mix the single-process formula. Long story short - the end result was not what we had discussed. The highlights ended up being fine. In between each process I was put in the hands of a sweet, young woman who I can only guess was on her first or second day. She hesitatingly and fearfully washed and conditioned my hair at each interval, and I felt the whole time like she wasn't doing a thorough job. In my fourth hour at the parlor, this new girl was also given instruction on how to dry my hair - and by now the whole experience was feeling so tedious it took everything in me not to jump out of my chair screaming. I don't want to be someone's lesson. The final insult was the price tag - which, I know, many of you Manhattan ladies don't even blink at - but for me, anything over $300 feels significant. I should have felt completely taken care of, and instead, I felt handed over to amateurs and given hair color that was, in the end, not quite what I had asked for. I don't want to go back. Oh, and by the way - the parlor offers a 20% discount to anyone who posts a review on citisearch, as long as you bring in a printed copy of your review. So read all these comments with a grain of salt. more

I have been getting blonde highlights for about twenty years now, and I can say hands down that Janet Rufin (Janet herself ) gave me the best blonde highlights I have ever had. She offered me an array of options and provided pictures to illustrate those options. I have never had more natural looking, dimensional, and yet somehow impossibly glamourous hair color in my life. The color was bold, but not brassy, and matched my skin tone perfectly. I have been to MANY of the top NYC salons and Janet beats them all with her fun personality, her great customer service and her sheer a**-kicking talent. Worth every penny. Pros: great color and style, fun atmosphere, attentive service Cons: none more

I was new to the city and looking for a good place to get a haircut. After trying a few so-so places, I tried out this place and was not disappointed. Got my haircut with Jen who was very knowledgeable and asked lots of questions to make sure everything went smoothly. Very friendly staff and comfortable environment. Definitely recommended. more

Great salon, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The staff are friendly, and responsive. John Griffith always gives a great hair cut & with a great conversation. Try it out you won't be disappointed! Pros: Ambience, Convenience and Service more

Janet Rufin is a hugely talented hair colorist. She knows what works and what doesn't and she will help to guide you, if you want that guidance. She just knows her work so well and gives you the best of her knowledge, expertise and hands-on talent. The atmosphere in her salon is amazing, both from the beauty of the decor to the comfortable, caring reception you get when you walk in. It's a relaxing place to go. Just go give it a try, because I know that you'll look forward to going back, while also being so happy about your hair color in between visits. In case you couldn't tell, I am a 100% fan of Janet Rufin's Parlor! more

This was my first visit of what are sure to be many with Janet. I have had a lot of lacklustre experiences with NYC colorists, and was beginning to worry it was endemic, but Janet has restored my faith (and my hair)! I really appreciated the time she took, and her honesty and patience (I couldn't figure out what exactly I wanted to do). And, most importantly, she is really, really skilled - my hair hasn't looked this great in a long time! The whole experience was great - the staff was very personable and attentive, and the salon had a great, relaxed vibe. I left feeling really good. I can't recommend this place highly enough! more

From the minute I walked in the door, I felt comfortable and everyone took their time to make sure I had what I needed. Jennifer took the time to go over what I was looking for in color and cut and she did not disappoint. I was nervous going to someone completely new but I definitely will continue to come here because I was so happy with the results. more

I just had the most amzing experience in Janet Rufin's Parlor!!!! Not only did I walk out looking beautiful but the overall experience was great. I would highly recommend Jant to anyone without hesitation. Not only did Janet take time to listen to my questions and concerns but she actually explained why certain things could not be done and what would happen if I did them. The actual salon is trendy but classic just like Janet herself. The assistants were treated with respect and professionalism that Janet extended to everyone in her salon. Overall this was the best experience I ever had in a beauty salon . Pros: great colour and great cut Cons: N/A more

My trip to Janet Ruffin's Parlor was fantastic! I have been to all of the major salons (Fekkai, AKS, Robert Cree, etc) and found Janet's approach terrific and much more personalized. She spent a lot of time asking questions to insure we were both on the same page. Both my highlight and cut were top-notch and I will be back! Book your appointment now.... Pros: Janet's cuts & color are both top-notch more

Needing a new colorist after a bad dye job, I went through a directory of colorists in NYC. I chose Janet's because she was described in her listing as a very down-to-earth person and someone who really gave alot of time and thought to each customer. \r \r I wasn't disapointed! First, Janet asked me alot of questions about my style, hair color history and what color I thought was best for me. I left myself in her professional hands and ended up with a color that was a surprise in a good way. A colorist with an amazing eye and judgement, Janet gave me a very different (for me) color with hightlights which set off my skin tone in an unexpected and pretty way. \r \r Janet and her staff are very welcoming and a joy to work with; they all instantly put me at ease- difficult to do whenever I first try out a hair salon!\r \r I highly recommend going to Janet Rufin's Parlor- you can't go wrong. Pros: warm, welcoming atmosphere with very helpful staff more

After bouncing from one salon to another, I found Janet Rufin's Parlor on Citysearch and decided to give it a try. I loved the salon from the minute I walked in. The space is so warm and inviting and the staff is very friendly. Janet greeted me and offered a tour of the salon. Once in her chair, she examined my hair closely and we talked about what I had in mind. I just wanted a trim and that's exactly what she did. I was very happy with the result. My second visit, we discussed some color options as I have some damage due to home coloring. She gives opinions and options, which is something many other stylists don't bother to do.\r I am booked for color and highlights and can't wait. I have every confidence in Janet. She is a very warm and friendly person and if you are looking for such a stylist, look no more. See Janet. Pros: warm & friendly more

Way to go Janet! This girl has a natural talent and she knows how to run a business successfully, which can be quite difficult to do here in NYC, trying to please everyone. Janet strives for perfection and she achieves her goal. I had my color done by Karen (single process) and my cut by Dana and my hair looks magnificent. Thank you guys. Keep up the great work! See you next month. :) Pros: Great prices, friendly staff, great atmosphere more

My friend from work referred me to Janet, and I thought she was exaggerating when she was telling me about her amazing experience, but she was completely right. When I walked in, I told Janet that I wanted to go blonder (I?m already light, but I?m naturally brown), and she took a long time to examine my hair and to share her ideas on what may work best for my hair (which no one has ever done!!), and in this case she thought that going lighter was a bad idea for me. Instead, she wanted to keep the brown tones and put some low lights in as well. I trusted her and let her do her thing- the end product was truly breath-taking?I LOVED IT- I?ve never seen my hair look so great. Another girl, who was also very friendly and enjoyable to talk to, started drying my hair and was almost done until Janet decided that it wasn?t perfect and the glaze had to be done again. I felt so bad for the person who just dried my hair so carefully! But it was done again, and it looked even better!! That being said, Janet took such care and precision with my hair; the entire experience was relaxing and enjoyable, and the service is unbelievable. You are missing out if you haven?t been to Janet for your hair!! Pros: relaxing atmosphere, unbelievable service, and gorgeous color/highlighting! more

I came as a Brunette with hair thoroughly damaged from years of playing with various dark colors from home dying kits. Karen was not only able to revive my lifeless strands, but she tirelessly helped me make the slow conversion to a dark blonde. I wanted light hair without getting highlights, and she spent all afternoon making sure that every inch of my scalp was taken care of and died to PERFECTION. There was absolutly no pressure to buy any products or get additional treatment, however the straff gives you a great idea on what may work best for your hair and the options that you have as a customer. I chose a deep-conditioning treatment that probably was the saving grace of my hair to this day. The final result was a great, natural-looking transition from being a dark brunette to looking like a sun-kissed beach girl. I even booked a hair cut one week later with Kevin to get a trim---the man works magic with his scissors and does EXACTLY what you ask for. He knows what looks great on every person and is more than happy to reccomend any ideas if you're stummped for a new style. Not only is he great with haircuts, but he will give you the most extraordinary blow-owt you've ever seen. I walked out feeling stunning! Pros: Kind, experienced staff, complimentary wine! more