5 Best Hair Salons in New York (2026)

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By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

New York hair salons range from a subway-stop blowout bar to a stylist you'll wait months to book. The names below hold a combined 4,527 Google reviews, and the top two sit at a nearly perfect 4.9 and 5.0, so the harder question isn't who's good, it's which specialty actually matches what you're booking for.

Short answer: MEY New York tops the list with a perfect 5.0 rating across 1,416 reviews. Shear Bliss NYC Salon follows close behind at 4.9 across 1,405 reviews. Color services across these salons run from around $99 for a single process up into the $500-plus range for full corrections, so ask for a consultation quote before you commit.

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1. MEY New York
2. Shear Bliss NYC Salon
3. Fabio Doti Salon
4. Hair Lounge NYC
5. KINHOUSE Hair Studio
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New York's top hair salons, side by side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	MEY New York	5.0 ★	1,416	Overall / Japanese-trained precision cuts	View ›
2	Shear Bliss NYC Salon	4.9 ★	1,405	Color correction and long, virgin hair	View ›
3	Fabio Doti Salon	4.9 ★	711	Financial District convenience with a full-service feel	View ›
4	Hair Lounge NYC	4.9 ★	552	Balayage and blowouts near the Financial District	View ›
5	KINHOUSE Hair Studio	4.9 ★	443	SoHo loft experience and unisex cuts	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

MEY New York

5.01,416 Google reviews

MEY New York is an East Village salon with a team of Japanese-trained stylists, including owner Suguru and master stylist Nozomi, offering hair and nail services in a small, calm space with trees visible from the wash chairs. Its own site notes the salon is one of only a few in New York approved to carry a specialist Japanese salon treatment from a major cosmetic company.

What people praise

One client who first found a stylist here in Tokyo says the haircut in New York was just as exceptional
Reviewers repeatedly describe stylists teaching them about their own hair type and low-maintenance styling for the future
The wash and small, tree-lined space come up often as a calming touch
A near-flawless 1,416-review base with 1,402 of them at 5 stars

Worth knowing

Some stylists work limited days, so availability for a specific one may take advance booking

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,416 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The single deepest, most consistent review base on this list, and a perfect rating to go with it. Hard to find a safer default in this category.

Website +1347-639-2444 Directions

90 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10003

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Shear Bliss NYC Salon

4.91,405 Google reviews

Shear Bliss NYC Salon is a Murray Hill salon offering color, cuts, and treatments, with several stylists individually named across its reviews, including one with over 25 years of experience. The salon's own pricing runs from single-process color through full color correction, plus keratin and Brazilian blowout treatments.

What people praise

Multiple reviewers describe successful color corrections on hair that had been through prior damage elsewhere
Clients with long, previously untouched hair say stylists took time to explain the process before doing anything
The team is described as warm and communicative, with clients saying they felt heard about what they didn't want
A strong 1,405-review base at a 4.9 average, with 1,354 of them at 5 stars

Worth knowing

A wider spread of lower-star reviews than the very top of this list, though still a small share of the total

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,405 · 93th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A go-to for anyone nervous about a big color change, with reviewers specifically praising the patience and communication during corrections.

Website +1212-213-6050 Directions

397 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Fabio Doti Salon

4.9711 Google reviews

Fabio Doti Salon is a Financial District salon near Wall Street, offering color, cuts, and highlights for men and women of any hair type, and describes itself as serving hotels and spas in the area. Reviewers mention a team-based approach, with a consultation stylist, colorist, and stylist often working together on one visit.

What people praise

Reviewers describe detailed consultations before a single cut, including how their hair would respond to different techniques
A deep repairing treatment during the wash comes up repeatedly as leaving hair noticeably shinier and softer
Small touches like a massage chair during the wash and snacks from the owner are mentioned by name
A 4.9 rating across 711 reviews, with 692 of them at 5 stars

Worth knowing

Open days run Tuesday through Saturday only, so plan around that if you need a Sunday or Monday appointment

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume711 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick if you want a full, multi-person consultation experience rather than a single stylist working alone.

Website +1646-912-9335 Directions

108 Greenwich St 3 Floor, New York, NY 10006

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Hair Lounge NYC

4.9552 Google reviews

Hair Lounge NYC is a Financial District salon offering haircuts, color, styling, and men's grooming, describing itself as a luxury experience with massage chairs and complimentary coffee while you wait. The salon lists specific pricing for blowouts, cuts, and coloring services on its site.

What people praise

Multiple reviewers specifically praise balayage results as silky and naturally blended rather than choppy
Clients booking a bob or precise cut say stylists stayed attentive through the entire appointment, including the blow-dry
The location near several restaurants and shops comes up as a practical plus
A 4.9 rating across 552 reviews, with 529 of them at 5 stars

Worth knowing

Friday through Sunday hours run shorter than the rest of the week, so book ahead for weekend slots

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume552 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A dependable choice for balayage specifically, based on how often reviewers single out the color work by name.

Website +1646-484-6401 Directions

24 Maiden Ln Fl 2, New York, NY 10038

#5🕑 Open 7 days

KINHOUSE Hair Studio

4.9443 Google reviews

KINHOUSE Hair Studio is a 5,000 square foot SoHo loft, built by a husband-and-wife team with no outside investors, offering precision cuts and color for women and men in one space. Reviewers describe it as redefining what a modern unisex salon looks like in the neighborhood.

What people praise

Reviewers who followed a specific stylist from a previous salon describe the move to KINHOUSE as still delivering the same quality
First-time clients who hadn't had a cut in over a year describe leaving with hair that felt brought back to life
The shampoo and scalp treatment gets called out repeatedly as worth the appointment on its own
A 4.9 rating across 443 reviews, with 428 of them at 5 stars

Worth knowing

As the newest addition to this list by review count, its track record is a little thinner than the salons above it

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume443 · 63th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A great pick if you want a distinctive space alongside the cut, with a review base that's smaller but still consistently strong.

Website Book now +1315-665-8810 Directions

56 Greene St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012

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How we score

Rating is the live average pulled straight from Google. Review volume measures how many clients actually left a review, ranked against every other salon we found in this category. Confidence blends the two so a perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank a strong score built on thousands. Recency checks whether clients are still reviewing them now. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much do hair salons cost in New York? (2026)

Pricing varies widely by service and stylist seniority. One salon on this list publishes specific rates: single-process color from $99, full highlights from $265 to $375, balayage from $295 to $395, and full color correction running $590 up to $1,200 depending on complexity. Haircuts and blowouts elsewhere on this list were mentioned by reviewers anywhere from around $45 to $200-plus, so always confirm a quote at consultation.

Job	Typical price
Single-process color	$99
Full head of highlights	$265 - $375
Balayage	$295 - $395
Full color correction	$590 - $1,200
Blowout / cut	$45 - $200+

Ranges compiled July 2026 from salon-published pricing (Shear Bliss NYC Salon, Hair Lounge NYC) and reviewer-mentioned costs across the salons on this page.

Serving New York

These salons cluster from the East Village and Murray Hill down through the Financial District and SoHo, all reachable within a short subway ride of each other. If you’re searching for hair salons near me in New York, every one on this list sits within a few blocks of a major subway line.

What to ask before you book a hair salon

Can I get a consultation before committing to a color service, especially a correction?
Which stylist specializes in the cut or color technique I want, and what’s their availability?
What’s the full price with tax, since color add-ons and toners can change the total quickly?
Do they use a patch test before any chemical color service?
How long should I expect the appointment to run?
What aftercare or product routine will keep the result looking fresh between visits?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these picks?

We pulled hair salons in New York with a real, active Google presence and ranked them by rating, review volume, and how recently clients are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in July 2026 using live Google data. We recheck ratings and review counts periodically.

How much should I budget for a first visit to a new salon?

Start with a basic cut or single-process color to gauge the stylist’s work before committing to a bigger service like a full correction or extensions.

Should I bring reference photos to my appointment?

Yes. Reviewers across these salons consistently note that stylists do their best work when they can see exactly what you’re picturing.

The bottom line

MEY New York is the safe default pick, with a perfect rating backed by the deepest review history here. If you’re planning a major color correction, Shear Bliss NYC Salon’s reviews suggest it handles that specific job especially well.

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