Mark Garrison

Golan's cuts are excellent. They grow in so well. patricia does beautiful color. It is always very natural! I highly recommend them both. more

I come from a family with BIG hair. My mother and sister both have beautiful and very curly hair. Mark Garrison has cut my mom's hair for years and every time she comes out with a fresh look that makes her curls fall naturally while still giving them extra definition. My sister has very tight curls and has also worked with Mark - she let him work his magic and got a style that was very short which was different for her, but looked amazing. I have gotten my hair cut at the salon and was thrilled with they way my long, thick, wavy - but frizz-prone! - hair turned out. This is a great salon if you have thick, curly hair and want a cut that will help control your hair and also bring out its natural beauty. more

I have been getting highlights from Patricia at Mark Garrison for seven years now. I started going to her in 2002 when I lived in NYC and got the recommendation from a friend of a friend. From my very first highlight, I was a fan. She did an amazing job and my hair color has never looked so natural. In 2005 I moved to Washington DC. I have since tried almost every high end salon in DC looking for someone who can match the results I get when Patricia does my hair and have been disappointed every time. So, I now to NYC every three months (often up and back in the dame day) just to see her - she's worth every penny! The blowdry that's included with every color service is also a major plus. Pros: Location, scheduling flexibility Cons: products are expensive more

I have seen a stylist and colorist at Mark Garrison for six years now. After bouncing around from one high end salon to another I have finally found a salon I am comfortable with. I have had haircuts by Mark, Golan and Sanae and have always been delighted by the outcome. Joseph is a master colorist who weaves highlights in the most natural way. He considers complexion, season, lifestyle when choosing the highlight tones and the result is near perfection. more

The staff is terrific. I always feel comfortable when I am there. I do highlights with Patricia. She is really great. She always makes my hair look really natural. I did a lot of research before choosing this salon. I went in with questions and photographs of what I was looking for. Patricia gave me all the correct answers and helped me decide what was right for me. The first time there, I was lucky enough to get a last minute appointment with Mark. I had not cut my hair in a long time, and he gave me what I was looking for. I left the salon that day feeling like a million dollars. While I continue to color with Patricia, I have since cut my hair with Sanae, who I also love. Its not that Mark's cut wasn't great, but he is on the very expensive side, and my style does not need his attention every time I cut. Even though Mark is considered a ""celebrity stylist"", the atmosphere in the salon is very down to earth. Pros: comfortable atmosphere, skilled staff, natural looking highlights Cons: the elevator that takes you from floor to floor is very slow more

I have been going to Mark Garrison over 4 years. Sam has been doing my highlights since then. He is willing to work with you until you are satisfied and he is very patient. I would definitely recommend Sam. I really like how he leaves my hair. Yuki used to cut my hair and he was great, good haircut, timely and great style. Unfortunayely Yuki left and I tried Rosie who was recommended by other staff members, unfortunately my experience was terrible. She was doing 3 people at the same time and result as can be expected not good. Now I cut my hair at a different place. Staff is very friendly. Pros: nice ambience, great staff specially lady from coat check. She is a great asset, always welcomes you with a smile Cons: I have to go elsewhere for a haircut more

I went to Mark Garrison for the first time about two months ago and loved it. The people are all very friendly and knowledgeable. I recieved one of the best haircuts of my life and will go nowhere else. Pros: Environment, knowledge, location more

I've been having Patricia do my color for years, whether its a single process, highlights, lowlights, or a combo of them all and she is wonderful! She puts her heart into her work and is very meticulous. She is very eager to please but will be honest ,if you ask her, about what she thinks would be the best thing for you to do. My only complaint is when the color is done and I go down to the 1st floor to have my hair dried and styled. While everyone I have used tries their best they seem uncomfortable about getting it right and it takes much longer than necessary to leave with a nice ""do"" more

All of the best haircuts I have ever had have come from Mark Garrison. And, without a doubt, the best and most natural color has come from the talented hands of Lyuba. Lyuba is like a painter. A great master! Pros: Great cuts and wonderful color by seasoned professionals. Kind and caring staff! Cons: Sometimes you end up waiting a bit. But everyone is very helpful more

I have been going to Mark Garrison for several years. Patricia is the best colorist. She always makes my hair look so natural and pretty. I always get compliments whenever I get it done. I get my hair cut all the time by Rachel Lee and am a big fan of hers. She makes sure I come out of the salon looking great with a perfect stunning hair cut. The salon itself is beautiful and everyone there makes you feel comfortable making sure you have a drink of water or even a cup of coffee. I always leave happy with great hair ! more

I have been getting my hair cut by Mark Garrison for many years and have never been disappointed. He is extremely talented and I would highly recommend him. more

I have been coming to Mark's salon for several years now and used to go to a great stylist who kept rising through the ranks to a point I could no longer her. But both she and the salon employees were gracious and understanding and didn't make me feel badly and in fact, they recommended another stylist at the salon in my price-range. more

WOW! I have been going to Mark Garrisons salon for years now. I no longer live in the city , but it 's worth driving in for the great colorists and stylists. You are always welcomed by a profesional staff. They are polite , helpful and don't ask personal questions of clients or talk about other clients. My favorite colorists are Joseph and Sam. I have been seeing Sam for color latlely because his price is more affordable for me at this time. I think they are both wondeful and I get lots of compliments so I guess others must agree. Rosey is my stylist and I just love her too. She spends as long as it takes to have my hair looking great. Her cuts are flattering and easy for me to do on my own. I guess thats why I still go into the city to get my hair done. Pros: Talened courteous staff Cons: Prices freqently rise more

I love my hair days. Mark Garrison's salon is courtious, friendly and a pleasure to visit. I love how products are presented. I never feel I have to make a purchase. I have been to many salons in the past and I find my time here pleasurable. Pros: Great highlights more

I first got a haircut with Mark when he worked at another salon- I was 23 and it was my first big splurge. That was over 10 years ago and I have been hooked ever since! I have been going to his salon for about 8 years now and am always happy. I have tried other places for highlights and found there is no point- I see Patricia and she gets it perfect every single time. It also lasts so much longer than other places I've tried when I've been out of town (or tried to get away cheaper- big mistake.) I have had different people cut my hair- Sanae does awesome soft bangs. I also had people in training and they were great! My haircut grows out beautifully every time and I trust the stylist to frame my face the best way.The cuts cost more but the stylist spend an hour cutting it, you get an amazing blowdry, it grows out beautifully so you can wait a little longer between cuts and look great! That's value! more

I've been salon's client for over 4 years now. I cut my hair with Marc and it's always an incredible experience. The only things I have to tell Marc before he starts working on my hair, is whether I want to keep it long or go short, have a classy or a fun look. He figures out the rest. And I trust him completely. He's genius at seeing which cut would compliment you best and a master in creating that look. Yes, his cuts are pricey, but the truth is they only get better as they grow. Once I went for 6 months without cutting my hair and still had people stopping me on the streets to ask where do I get it done. more

For the past 6 years I have been frequenting the Mark Garrison Salon and continue to receive numerous compliments on my hair cut and color. Upon entry one is always welcomed with professionalism. Both Joseph and Sam are amazing with color. They always seem to make sure that their clients leave with a ""natural"" beautiful color. Rosie can give a precison cut like no one I have ever been to. Her haircuts do seem like they take a long time but at the end are worth every minute. They are easy to style when you try yourself at home and last longer then any other cut I have gotten. The salon is clean and well kept. Unlike numerous other salons I have tried you never leave feeling like the employes are talking behind your back. This salon is definately a cut above the rest! Pros: professional, easy to get an appointment Cons: Prices increase frequently more

I have tried many different hair salons over the years but this is the first upscale salon that isn't pretentious. There is no snobby air, or attitude just a warm welcome by a staff truly dedicated to making your visit a relaxing, pampered and pleasant experience. I know each time I come here I will be treated as if I'm the only one having a cut and color that day. The color process isn't rushed or haphazard. Sam examines every hair on my head and talks about my color before starting and when I get to Sanae for my cut she literally has touched every hair on my head before I get out of her chair. Most places know how to cut and color hair but the staff at Mark Garrison raise this to an art form. When my friend first introduced to me to the salon four years ago she said that it would be an awesome experience,and I have never been disappointed. I guess the best measure of Mark Garrison's Salon is probably to say that no two people ever leave looking like they've been given the same haircut or style. Each cut and color is as unique as their clientele. In my opinion to be treated this well, and look and feel as good as I do when I leave is worth every penny! more

I have super thick long curly hair and have gone to lots of places to get highlights done with mixed results. Sam at Mark Garrison always listens to what I want and makes great suggestions. I have been going to him for a couple years now and always love my hair from the moment I walk out of the salon and it also looks great for a long time afterwards. You don't have to book ages in advance and the staff suggests product but I've never felt obligated to buy. Overall a wonderful experience and not crazy expensive like some midtown salons. more

This is an amazing salon. The service is impeccable and the staff are very friendly. I used to frequent the salon, left and now I am back to stay. I have had so many compliments on my haircut from Mark than I ever had before. He is truly a genius! He does command a large fee but it is definitely worth it. He really takes his time and creates a masterpiece. His assistants are helpful and they do a fine job blowdrying your hair. I give his salon a 5 star rating. more