Parlor

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102 Avenue B (at nr. 7th St.)
New York, NY 10009

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(212) 673-5520
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Reviews
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Best

The green tea to start, the friendly staff, the great hair cut and the low prices make an unbeatable combination. Pros: Love my hair and the stylist was terrific

Worst

I've never left a review before but I felt compelled to leave one this time. The first time I went to Parlor I saw Gwen and my experience was OK. I was wearing my hair straight ...

Where did everyone go? 6/25/2003

I believed these ratings, and went to Parlor with very bad results. I literally do not know where they went. My stylist was nice enough, but it was like a trip to junior stylists-ville. She highlighted my hair - i asked for carmel colors with milk chocolate in between. She mixed flat dark brown, my highlights were the same color as my normal hair color. Then, the haircut was so bad, i went home and ""fixed"" it myself. They don't know what they are doing, save your $. Also, they charge more when you get there, than they quote you. Pros: nice enough Cons: bad cuts, bad color, inexperienced stylist more
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Great first experience 4/5/2003

I've been going between hair salons, looking for the right stylist and atmosphere. I found Parlor on Citysearch, and was attracted by the good ratings and affordable prices. The results are comparable to that of an $100+ haircut salon. Parlor has a cozy, young, and fresh aura and the stylists are very attentive and good with their scissors. Even though my cut is relatively basic, I have been receiving compliments from coworkers and friends about my new cut. The little things do matter when it comes to a new hair do, and Parlor certainly pays attention to what you want, and offers great consultation. I had Jessie - she is fabulous! Pros: Affordable Prices, Great Atmosphere, Attentive Stylists more
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treated like a star 3/14/2003

ive visited parlor on many occassions, and have always been impressed with the results ive received. Everyone is friendly, the space is very quaint and welcoming...my stylist (unfortunately I am bad with names, but she had cool tattoos) listened to my ideas carefully, and gave me practical advice. she didnt force her ideas, but at the same time didnt shoot mine down. communication is key, and I felt like she and I really connected. my hair looks awesome, i get numerous compliments, and you gotta love aveda! I am a parlor girl from now on! more
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Please do not be swayed by bad reviews! 2/26/2003

I absolutely love Parlor. Kerry, in particular, is attentive and really repsonsive to what I was looking for in a hair style and cut. The prices are certainly reasonable, especially for the Aveda products they use. My only critique is that I've had to wait sometimes up to 20 minutes for my appt. time, but I can certainly over look that when it comes to hos great my hair now looks. more
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Don't Venture There 2/18/2003

Very inexperience junior stylists...poor haircuts and not skilled at blow drying hair...not worth the $50. more
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Great for guys too. 1/30/2003

I usually don't spend this much on haircuts but it was well worth it. No more 'chop-jobs' for me. Kim really took the time, listened and even showed me some pics to further narrow down what I wanted. She's really up on the trendiest dos for guys so check it out. Pros: Very friendly, Not TOO $$ but..., Good tunes Cons: A little $ but worth more
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dissatisfied customer 1/30/2003

I went to Parlor after reading the rave reviews here on CitySearch. Everyone there was fairly congenial - you can help yourself to a cup of coffee and a plethora of mags as you wait. The haircut I received left a lot to be desired though. I could have been a walk-in at any chain salon (Jean-Louis David or similar) and gotten the same results at a fraction of the price. My stylist (I can't recall her name though she mentioned she was from TX) was pleasant enough, but not very skilled or interested. All in all, I wouldn't recommend this for anyone looking for a great 'do. more
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Best haircut ever 1/21/2003

I have been to both Gwen and Gina at Parlor and both are fantastic. I have received three very different, very good looking, very original haircuts from Parlor in the three times I've gone. more
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Awesome place!! 12/13/2002

I was a little apprehensive at first, having been unable to find a reasonably-priced stylist and colorist who did good stuff. On the advice of someone, I saw Kerrie she is amazing. I have lost count on the number of people who have commented on my highlights, and the cut she gave was amazing!! Thank you Kerrie! more
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parlor-iffic 12/3/2002

not the most convenient for me, thats for sure, but the trek downtown was well worth it. go there, youll be impressed. and theyre so nice! more
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no complaints from me 11/7/2002

I just came back from parlor for the first time, and I'm definitely going back. A very hip atmosphere, very cool people, and most importantly I now have hair that I love. And a great price too for what you get. more
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Gwen is a genius 10/29/2002

I have been going to Gwen ever since she opened several years ago. Great place to get your hair cut. Gwen and her staff are professional and friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. Worth every $ more
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Great Haircut 8/27/2002

Parlor is a great salon. My stylist took time to listen to what I had to say, and she made sure I left with my hair exactly the way I wanted it. She even offered to do a free ""adjustment"" if I had any problems styling it at home. A worthwhile expereince! more
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nice but sleek 8/15/2002

Very nice hairdresser and sleek, well-designed parlor gets my vote for a good place to get a quality haircut, feel nice and not spend a ton. Pros: neat area, talented staff, great interior Cons: not so cheap more
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beautiful gem on ave b 8/12/2002

really a great salon. beautiful atmosphere, great stylists, and lovely scalp massages. miss melantha though! more
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feeling young 8/9/2002

I was pleased to have Sarah do my haircut. She was recommended by a friend. I am a male and old enough to be her father, she cut it and made it feel thicker and easy to work with. Thanks Sarah Pros: easy to find, comfortable more
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Worth going to Ave B 7/15/2002

I was a bit skeptic about the salon, given it's Lower Eastside location. While on my way to the salon, it was obvious to the locals that I wasn't from the area but the reason I went there was for a haircut. It was the first time that the end-result was what I had wanted it to be! I would highly recommend Jesse; she was polite, professional, attentive and did what I had asked her to do. Like all salons, it helps to bring in a picture or two of the style you want and remind the stylist throughout the cut what you want. Thanks to a few magazine pictures, a couple of comments and Jesse, I walked out of the salon elated with my new haircut. As a native New Yorker, some salons here are ridiculously priced but Parlor has value and unpretentious stylists (at least Jesse is). more
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Is this the Twilight Zone???? 6/19/2002

Reading these reviews, I must have gone somewhere else! But no, I did go here, I was greeted frostily by the receptionist on my consultation & my appointment. During my consultation with Gina, I was confident in her; now I realize she just talks (insert expletive here). I'm not a blunt person, so I smiled as I left the salon, then spent the cab ride back trying to hold back my tears. My ""strawberry blonde"" highlights were McDonald's-red & yellow streaks all over. After they faded, I had two platinum streaks, one over each ear, like a female version of the Jewish payess. If they're not going to use a gloss, they should use better products that don't leave hair lifeless and dry, from which I'm still recovering. I've found another place & magical colorist, but I can't help from snickering in derision when I read these glowing reviews. more
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Dont let the location fool you! 5/25/2002

Although you may be skeptical of its downtown Ave B location, Parlor has got it going on! My stylist, JEN, was incrediably friendly. I got a creat cut AND highlights all for the price of just a cut uptown! if you are looking for a new place to go, definately give Parlor a chance, hopefully you will be pleasantly surprises like i was! Pros: Friendly, Professional Cons: Not Pricey, Not Cheap more
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Downtown Do's 5/20/2002

I went to Parlor after reading that it was a ""Best of"" nominee, and it more than lived up to its rep. They were able to get me an appointment the very next day, the stylist was friendly, caring, and professional, and the result was great -- a smart, versatile look that lasted. Even better, I was astonished when I saw the bill -- way less expensive than less customer-friendly uptown shops. more
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Editorial

  • The Space
    Aimed at a fashionable yet unpretentious clientele, Parlor's comfortable, casual atmosphere is a far cry from the snobbery and anonymity of many uptown salons. Set back from the...

  • 10/26/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-9pm Sat 9am-6pm Sun 10am-6pm
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Alphabet City, East Village
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