After years of high end Manhattan salons where you are handed wine, espresso, etc and are air-kissed, and leave half a week's salary behind, I returned after a 20-year absence to Astor. I chose Jose for my cut and color based on reviews here. I can't imagine going anywhere else now. He is a professional, a gentleman, completely without affectation or attitude. In addition to incredible color (and now highlights), the cut he gives me grows in beautifully and never has an "awkward" phase. Strangers ask me where I get my hair done. This only happened once (!) in the last two decades. Jose is also a wine lover with whom you will have conversations about the latest good bottle. When you leave, you will not only look and feel spectacular, but will have money left in your wallet. Astor is a real New York experience, decidedly not artificial. Book your appointment soon - you won't regret it.
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