hair cut?

Yeah, I went to La Dolce Vita once. They seem to prey on people new to town by handing out "special" offers like candy. I've never gotten my hair cut in the immediate area, but recently I got a major post-wedding chop at Beehive in Wmsburg, and I was really happy with it. The stylist's name was Jessica.

I'm not sure if you're male or female, Guest, but if you like an old-school barber, there's a good place on 7th avenue in PS. I think it's called Anthony's or something.

Arte is not the cheapest. Joseph charges $100 but he's the owner, so no tip is required. The other stylists are cheaper but you should tip them. I don't do anything fancy with my hair either, but if you want something easy, stylish and well cut, I would highly recommend him. It's worth the price, esp. if you only get your hair cut 2 or 3 times a year. And he's really nice too.

Beehive is either $65 or $55 depending on stylist.

Subject: Medusa

Medusa on 7th ave in park slope was recommended to me a while back and I have had nothing but great experiences there. I have referred many many friends who are all happy return customers. My stylist is Kelly, she is very cool and kind of just "goes with it." the kind of person who can't re-create an exact color or style of cut because she is more artsy. There are some great solid hairdresses there if you are looking for something more traditional or reliable!

Subject: Medusa

I have been going to Megan at Medusa for almost 3 years now and she is great. Nothing too funky, but totally reliable -- I have been pleased with every cut I've ever gotten from her. They charge $45.

Interestingly, there are 2 Medusas. The original (where I go) is on 7th Ave and 1st Street (across from the elementary school/flea market). A year or so ago there was some falling out and the owner and his son left and opened ANOTHER Medusa on 7th Ave closer to Flatbush. Now the stylists own the original Medusa. My stylist tells me that the 2 Medusas aren't related at all (despite sharing a name and a font). Anyone know the inside scoop?

I used to go to Astor too, until my guy, Ray, left and opened his own place in Midtown. He's actually excellent, but it's just way too much of a pain in the ass to go there now. I certainly have no other reason to be in Midtown.
Astor is pretty shitty to their employees. Ray was always complaining about them, and then when he left, they put up a sign saying that he had gone to Israel for good and wouldn't be back. Very shady behavior...

I too am a La Dolce Vita victim.

At any rate, the best cuts I've gotten in the city were from Arrojo studio in Soho... a bit pricey -- but as a result it looks better longer and takes less time to do. If you're dependant on a dryer, than in my mind you have the wrong cut.

Been to Aveda school (on Spring St.) was an ok experience. At $20 it was definitely budget friendly.

My Beehive report is not so hot. Although the people were cool to chat with, I wasn't particularly happy with the results.

I know initally the discussion was about Bklyn salons, but these were my general picks.