By Joshua Duvauchelle
According to an international research study in 2009 by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media,
New York is one of the top cities when it comes to style and image. Thus, it is no surprise that style-conscious consumers can find several famous hair salons throughout the city. Take a trip to one of these famous hair salons for a haircut experience worthy of a celebrity.
John Barrett Salon
Stylist John Barrett's hair salon, which overlooks Central Park, is a media favorite. The salon has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle and Allure. It has been written about by Oprah, and even been the set for an episode of the hit CW television show, "America's Next Top Model." The salon is so popular that customers book their haircuts several months in advance. Expect to shell out a lot of money for the salon's star treatment: Regular haircuts start at $120, and a one-on-one appointment with Barrett himself will cost you a minimum $500.
John Barrett Salon
754 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10019
(212) 872-2700
johnbarrett.com
Garren New York Salon
Found in the Sherry-Netherland Hotel, this hair salon's 2,000-square-foot space, highlighted with platinum floors and rosewood accents, looks like a celebrity's mansion. No wonder celebrities frequent it often! Customers like Madonna and Courtney Love, as well as models such as Brazil's Giselle, have made this fashion hot spot famous. Relax in a leather chair while wearing a complimentary plush bathrobe while the salon's expert stylists and hair color experts redesign your hair into a work of art. Prices range from $100 to $300 for a haircut, while an appointment with the salon's founder Garren will cost you $700.
Garren New York Hair Salon
781 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10019
(212) 841-9400
www.garrennewyork.com
Suite 303
Established in 1996 in New York's Chelsea Hotel, Suite 303 offers a full range of styling and hair treatments, including color jobs and blowouts. The salon is famous among musicians, rock stars and artists, and is a regular feature on TLC. This comes as no surprise, as the salon is found in the former home of rock stars Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Today, celebrities like U2 and Elvis Costello pay a visit to the salon when in town. Prices start at $50, a veritable steal compared to other famous salons in New York.
Suite 303
222 W. 23rd Street
New York, New York 10019
(212) 633-1011
suite303.com
About the Author:
Joshua Duvauchelle is an editor and journalist who has been writing since 2000. His work has appeared in various national and international magazines, including "Honolulu Magazine." Duvauchelle graduated with honors from Trinity Western University, holding a Bachelor of Arts in professional communications, and earned a certificate in applied leadership and public affairs from the Laurentian Leadership Centre.
