Soho Chic Beauty Salon

Tony did my hair and gave me a new hair style which totally blew my co workers and family away! He was very patient and worked well with me. Will be back tomorrow :)

Gary did a great job on my hair. I just got a trim, but he did a good job at shaping it and bringing some life back into it! Will definitely come here again. Thanks Gary!

My friends were planning on dyeing their hair together and I was starting to get sick of my brassy hair and it has been roughly 2 years since I’ve bleached or professionally dyed my hair so I decided to tag along and get rid of this brassy hair.
I showed a picture of an ash brown but I get blonde??? And it was not even ombré (I’ve yet to find an asian salon that can do ombré), it was two toned hair and it was straight across. I asked them to bleach more of my hair because the brassy part was maybe only 4 inches on the bottom and I have fairly long hair. You can clearly tell which part is newly bleached and which was my old bleached hair because the newly bleached section was lighter than the bottom… so my hair went from black to like an ash blonde to a darker blonde.
So once (I am assuming) Gary realized that I did not like the color, he offered to redye my hair the following week for free because it was clearly nothing close to what I wanted. He ended up dyeing my hair a silver/​ash with a slight gree tone which is still not what I wanted but I took it anyways because I could not stand the bright blonde hair. That eventually washed off my hair in about a week…
This salon honestly deserves a 1 star but that extra 1 star is for the service because they honestly have nice service.

I’ve moved to this area of Brooklyn around 3 years ago and this was a great decision! Why?!? Because I have such a great hair salon at my convenience! I’ve had my hair cut and dyed by Gary and Tony for the past three years and I do not regret any of those visits. My hair is pretty damaged and they still manage to cut it with such precision. Don’t let the outside appearance of this store discourage you. I definitely recommend this salon because it is worth your time and money.

ONE NAME: GARY! I’ve been coming here for 3(?) years or so and DO NOT let anyone else cut/​touch my hair. He is simply the best and super affordable. My hair is pretty long and it’s about $ 23ish with a wash and cut. I would like to think I’m actually not a nightmare client when it comes to what I want in terms of cutting technique, but in all honesty… I PROBABLY AM! :(Gary is very patient with me and will cut it exactly the way I want it. I’ve once even had him cut my hair half an inch by half an inch (SORRY! He jokingly told me he would do so because he didn’t want to see me cry! haha!!). I get my hair washed here prior to the cut (the lady is very good and gives you a thorough head AND back massage after) and like my hair to be cut with scissors when it is half wet and half dry. WHY? Because I like knowing the true length of my hair when it is fully dry. So doing this, I know when it is 100% dry, it’ll be about 1÷8−2÷8 inch shorter than the actual cut. Overall, I’m loving this salon and will/​have recommended it quite a few times.
PS: Since the price of it all is very affordable, I usually tip about 50% if not a tad more. Even at that rate, it’s still a bargain and worth every penny not getting your hair botched.

I usually go to Gary though tony is good too. They can be a bit mean sometimes but they do a great job on the hair. Very precise and clean cuts. Bring a photo to show what style you want! A usual cut for me is $ 22.

Ive been going here for years now. I always leave satisfied my haircut! Plus you could get waxing done there.

Love this place, always have Tony to cut my hair, so careful and gentle, highly recommend.

I’m an ABC who can’t speak canto very well, and I’m always intimidated by people who don’t speak english in hair salons.
I used to go to the place at 20^th ave around 60^th st where they only talked in Mandarin/​Cantonese, and I felt like we didn’t communicate well, and it was always really awkward.
The first time I went to Soho Chic, I was unsure of what kind of haircut I wanted, and I asked for just three inches off my hair, and layers.
My hair-​cutter was Tony.
He asked me if I was sure that was the hair I wanted, and I was really glad, because it wasn’t, and so when I nodded and said it was the hair I wanted, he did as I asked him to, and I came home with an okay-​hair cut.
I came back a second time last Monday, and I asked to look in the Japanese hair magazine. I picked out a picture, asked to get bangs like hers.
I felt less awkward and more comfortable in this salon, because the haircutters usually chat with their clients.
Tony carefully went through my hair and cut it evenly, and then carefully layered all my hair, trimming so that my bangs looked stylish and made sure that the hair at the front was even.
At the other salon five blocks away, the haircutters watch tv while cutting people’s hair, and occasionally they ask if you like your hair style, but they dont ask how you like your hair.
I am really satisfied with my hair cut. The workers here make me feel comfortable.
Next time I go to the salon, I’m going to experiment with my hair again.
If you go, do bring a picture for reference, or ask to see the hair catalog
Thank you Soho Chic!

I accompanied my BF here for a hair cut, and decided to try them out myself for a trim and wash.
The wash was pretty good — thorough and the massage at the end was a nice touch.
The cut was another story. My BF was getting his hair cut by Gary, so I decided to get my cut from the other guy (forgot his name) to avoid waiting (there are only 2 stylists there). Maybe it was a mistake on my end to be his last customer of the day, because he cut and blow dried my hair super fast. Let’s just say, my hair cut was done before my boyfriend’s was… WTF!!! The trim was normal, nothing to rave about and honestly, my hair looked the same. The main point of the cut was to trim my bangs to a nice length, which didn’t happen. At the end of the cut, I felt like the length of my bangs were the same, but just more layered and thinned. Mind you, I hate bangs/​any part of my hair that is layered and thinned too much.
When he finished blow drying my hair, there was still a hint of wetness and my bangs weren’t even styled.
Really, the only part I’m flabbergasted about is how my cut was quicker than my BF’s, who yes, is a boy with short hair. I think I will spend my $ 30+ somewhere else next time.

Got my hair straight permed here, took about 3.5 hours. It’s been six months and my hair still looks great.

This is my second time coming to this place and for someone who has anxiety about getting haircuts… thats saying a lot. I usually get my haircut in chinatown from hair lounge but they were getting a bit pricey and I also didnt have the time to make a trip out to the city. I Unilocaled a place nearby and this salon popped up. my first impression of the salon made my insides cringe with fear. the outside looks like it desperately needs a renovation… but dont let that deter you. i proceeded to go through with it and trust the Unilocalers. I got my hair washed and boy was that relaxing. The lady even gave me a mini massage at the end. I then proceeded to the chair and this is where Gary comes in. I explained to him my hair… how i dont like it thinned out because i have straight hair that likes to flare out if thinned out incorrectly… especially the layer of hair that hits my shoulders. However, if i dont thin out my hair it gets really heavy and theres no life… not to mention NO VOLUME. he just kept nodding his head and i was fearful by that point because he didnt seem like he was listening… just hearing the words come out of my mouth. BUT as he began to cut my hair he noticed how tense i was and even told me to relax and trust him haha. this is my favorite part, he lightened my hair weight by thinning it out WITHOUT the dreaded razar/​blade tool that all asian stylists tend to use. he thinned it out with just scissors and the result? Hair that looks healthy, bouncy, and more volumous without that thinned out rat tail that many asian girls are subjected to. all this for the price of 25 $. all in all, ive found my go to salon and its awesome that its right next to home =)

I’ve been coming to this salon for at least 6 years. They specialize in Japanese Straightening Treatment and that’s what I get every summer. The place is super clean, well lit, and magazines are available if you’re in the waiting area. The ladies that wash your hair are amazing. I usually ask for Gary but the other guys are just as good. They really know what they’re doing. Last summer I went to Hong Kong to get my annual straightening and they really messed up my hair. Today I came back to Soho Chic and upon washing my hair, the lady immediately could tell there was a huge difference. They are much more committed to giving you a great hair cut. I definitely recommend this place!

On a very cold Saturday afternoon, I visited Soho Chic Beauty Salon as an alternative from my patronage at a salon in the actual SoHo of Manhattan. Based on the few and outdated reviews on this place, I went in with an open mind.
From the outside, the storefront to the salon looks decrepit and screams for a revive of colors. Don’t let that deter you. The salon may not sport a fancy interior décor like a higher priced salon in SoHo/​East Village, but this is a no fuss salon where they’re going to give you… a hair cut.
Apart from a hair cut, I had a stylist (Tony) who knew what he was doing by communicating his approach with me. Something I value about a stylist is being able to talk to you how a cut will be done (or if it’s do-​able at all).
Avoid a huge disappointment by bringing in visual references to help the stylist. If the hair style is photographed in different angles, bring them in as well. I brought in a photo reference of a style (a multi layered cut) that was both REALISTIC (key point here) to my hair type and maintainable on my own for the long run.
Price for my layered styled hair cut was quoted at $ 22 (by cash /​credit card is accepted, but with sales tax). The price includes a [very] thorough hair wash and a nice simple massage.
My hair has been cut by friends (of various skill levels) to salons ranging from $ 9 to $ 85 a cut. (Some salons will charge you extra for wash + blow — yeah, lame.) Soho Chic Beauty Salon is a great midpoint for both a pleasant experience with a stylist who knows what he’s doing and at a modest price. Am quite pleased with this salon. I’m a generous tipper when one deserves it.

i got such a bad hair cut from another spot… i was wearing my hair in a pony tail from the minute i left with my original hair cut, to hide how bad it was. i Unilocaled bensonhurst, brooklyn, ny hair cuts. and SOho chic popped up… this guy tony took me in and and fixed my hair! this is deff my new hair cut spot

i brought in a picture of the hair style that i wanted to get cut. I was told there was no way that i could get the style that i wanted i was very disappointed. Its not my fault that i have wavy hair, but I just wanted the hair style the cut not the way it looked on the model.
I ended up getting the same hair cut that I usually get. He took his time since nobody was there. The prices are reasonable, its clean,

Sorry, I have to disagree. There’s Gary, Max and Tony. I always tell Gary to use scissors to layer my hair so it’s not like they don’t know how to do it. They are really good with Asian styles but even better dealing with frizzy, thick, rebellious Caucasian hair. I’ve seen them work wonders, the ladies always leave with huge smiles. Another big plus is you get a great scalp massage with your wash and sometimes a little shoulder massage if they’re not too busy. I go to Hong (woman assistant) for this one.
It’s always good to bring a picture as hairstylist tend to be visual people and tell them what to use and what not to use.

I went to this salon and it was terrible!!! There are 2 males and one female that work there. I didn’t get Max, I got the other guy but I don’t remember his name. I asked for a really really simple haircut. I have long layers I just wanted a trim with a few long layers in the front. I am used to professional stylists using scissors to cut the layers. Well you can tell when they are not experienced if they us a razor to give you the layers! That’s what this guy did, he used a razor to give me layers and it was TOO many layers and way too short. Originally I had layers that started slightly above my shoulders but this guy made my layers so short that it started at my chin!!! I was really disappointed, on top of that the layers were NOT EVEN. I part my hair on the right side, for some reason he made my right layers start at my chin and the layers on my left side start slightly above my shoulders. WHY??? I don’t know but at the end I told him my hair wasn’t even and he said it was supposed to be that way and that the next time I come back he’ll do a better job. I asked for ½ an inch off and walked out with 3.5 inches cut. There will not be a next time for me. Granted the price is reasonable, but you get what you pay for. Please do not go to this salon.