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Good female haircut that won't break the bank? — Brooklynian

Good female haircut that won't break the bank?

bklynnewbie
bklynnewbie
edited November -1 in Park Slope

Subject: Good female haircut that won't break the bank?

I last had my hair cut at Medusa. Good job, but, $100 is just too much. Any tips? Thanks!

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  • b-n-b68
    b-n-b68
    I like Salon Bohemia on 7th Ave. in South Slope. They're reasonable and also have "junior stylist" rates if you really want to cut costs.
  • d_luxx
    d_luxx
    I don't have a rec for you, but just some advise...
    what makes a "good" haircut is really subjective, so before you make an appointment, it might be a good idea to do a drive-by at the salon, and see if you like the way people look when they leave. Or, just ask girls on the street where they got their cut - they will be so flattered that they will be happy to help !
    The problem with message boards is that you can't see / don't know the people making the suggestion, and while they might want to be helpful, they might also have horrible hair.
    I know this because my last haircut was really bad.
  • mougar
    mougar
    I highly recommend Carmen. PM her and she can probably send you before / after pictures of work she's done. She's done cuts for several people on the board, including me.
  • torisoaw
    torisoaw
    Joanne @ Le Petite Chandelier (Le Chandelier's sister salon). It's on 3rd Ave b/w Carroll and Prez. She might also work out of Le Chandelier (on 5th and Garfield) She's cut my hair and two friends' hair too -- we all have pretty different hair types and styles, and they all looked great. Plus the price is right -- I can't remember if it was $40 or $60 (I think $60) for a haircut, and given most salon's rates, I think that's pretty reasonable.

    http://brooklyn.citysearch.com/profile/41959905/brooklyn_ny/le_petit_chandelier.html
  • nykittyny
    nykittyny
    Charmaine at Joseph's on 7th Ave & Union is my go-to stylist. ( I used to go to Medusa myself ). Charmaine charges $45 - and does a better job than cuts I used to get at bumble & bumble for $100+. She's also really nice and its kinda fun to feel like you are in an old school Slope shop. 718-638-5418. they are also very quick, which was always my complaint at medusa - I felt like I was there forever sometimes.
  • peanuts
    peanuts
    I see Michael at Michael's Hair Studio (7th Ave between 7th & 8th Street). It's around $45 and he does a great job. I can't see spending 100 for a haircut.
  • veggiequeen
    veggiequeen
    not sure who you saw at medusa, but i get my hair cut there for about $60. i have relatively short hair with lots of layers, so it's not just for a trim.
  • lnelson
    lnelson
    If you have short-short hair, I recommend Salon Harmony on 7th Ave near Flatbush. Danielle is great. I was especially impressed that right off the bat, she understood how to make short-short haircut feminine even if it's shorter than many mens' haircuts. Not all stylists can do that - I've left more than one salons looking like a boy scout. She charges around $50.
  • elgoats
    elgoats
    Michael at Michael's Hair Studio (7th Ave between 7th & 8th Street) does a great job, my sister claims.....decent amount of parking wnvr i go as well!
    bonus!
  • carmen
    carmen
    Mougar wrote: I highly recommend Carmen. PM her and she can probably send you before / after pictures of work she's done. She's done cuts for several people on the board, including me.
    Thanks, Moug!

    And to the OP- I can indeed cut your hair and provide you with aprox a billion portfolio pictures, if you're interested. PM me for more info and a portfolio link if you're so inclined!
  • bookistan
    bookistan
    Either Tatiana or Leyla at Delilah Salon on 4th Ave near Union are very professional - they are experienced and will give you what you want. My cut is about $35 (for moderately short hair, female)
  • carmen
    carmen
    I had a really terrible cut/dye experience at Delilah a few years ago. It was cheap(ish) but my hair looked terrible. I would have been better off doing it myself. For the record, it was a short (about ear-length) female cut.
  • bklynnewbie
    bklynnewbie
    Wow, thanks everyone!!!
  • saram
    saram
    in manhattan aveda has a school - you can make an appointment and a cut is about $30. a student cuts your hair, but a teacher checks it and if something goes wrong you can go back in and they will fix it for free (i have curly hair that when straightened once came out a bit uneven).
    also, by doing free cuts at bumble and bumble a few times i've met some stylists who are sweet enough to offer that if i want a cut that isn't quite their set style they are still willing to do it. i think they also have a 'crazy short creative' kind of night where it is a bit of an anything goes, but you have to get on a list
  • MOD
    MOD
    ^^^ queue in Carmen ;-)
  • marden
    marden
    www.lifebooker.com

    it's a scheduler site all kinds of discounts and gobs of reviews! alas, no pictures, though.
  • MOD
    MOD
    I'll also add.. I had a bad haircut fixed last year (to a perfect! Bob cut after a bad cut elsewhere) at Chandelier on 5th ave. Marc is his name. In his late 40s? Been cutting hair for over 20 years. Very precise, very detailed, really took his time and looked at my hair at every possible angle to create perfection. Extremely experienced. $30 or $40 bucks with-out a blow out. I think it's $60 for the full style and blow out with products.

    I also second Carmen, PM her!

    (Ps you still haven't told us what type of hair and style you are looking for! Do a search on this board, I and others have started threads about stylists before with many recs!)
  • roux42
    roux42
    NYkittyNY wrote: Charmaine at Joseph's on 7th Ave & Union is my go-to stylist. ( I used to go to Medusa myself ). Charmaine charges $45 - and does a better job than cuts I used to get at bumble & bumble for $100+. She's also really nice and its kinda fun to feel like you are in an old school Slope shop. 718-638-5418. they are also very quick, which was always my complaint at medusa - I felt like I was there forever sometimes.
    Charmaine is awesome!
  • brooklynleather
    brooklynleather
    thanks for the tip! my friend sees Starr at Medusa and loves him but maybe ill pass this on!
  • oldsloper
    oldsloper

    Subject: haircut

    try Laurie at Pomona on 7th and 15th st.
  • torisoaw
    torisoaw
    brooklynleather wrote: thanks for the tip! my friend sees Starr at Medusa and loves him but maybe ill pass this on!
    Starr gave me a great cut and color too, but by the time it was over I was nearly $200 poorer. Granted, I went very, very light (nearly platinum) blonde, but daaayyyum it was pricey.
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