Dramatics NYC

Had my hair cut today by Tango — it was a great experience! She asked me plenty of questions about what I wanted, and talked me through every step of the cut. She was also very friendly. Will be returning!

I walked in off the street during my lunch hour today for a haircut. Sassy cut and styled my hair and it looks fantastic! It was exactly what I wanted. When I got back to work, my boss complimented me on my new look and said she was jealous! I will be going back to Sassy!

I have been going to Dramatics near union square for almost 4 years. I have spent thousands of dollars on haircuts and products and they treat me great. However I had an issue with this 57^th street location.
I had an last minute event to go to and needed my sides cleaned up and not a full hair cut. My stylist was off that day so I called this location near my house to see if they could fit me in. I told the receptionist (Which was not Lyric that day who I know from union square and is great) that I needed my sides cleaned up and not a full haircut which I made very clear. She set up an appointment with Stage and everything was good to go.
Stage did a great job. I reminded him I JUST wanted the sides done and not to touch the top because me and my normal stylist were working on a particular style and growing it out. I told him that she will be cutting the top when she’s in. So he understood and just did the sides.
Where everything went bad is when I went to pay. The receptionist who I had told I just wanted the sides done (Which is basically half a haircut) tells me the total will be $ 40… I ask her why is it $ 40 for just the sides to which she reply’s «Its up to the Stylist who cuts your hair». We then called over Stage and he said that it was $ 40. I’m not the type to cause a scene and fight over price because that would be embarrassing. So being that I was in a rush I paid and left however I was furious!
1) When I had called and told you that I wanted just the sides done why didn’t you tell me you charge for a full haircut or set me up with a stylist who would charge for a full haircut? Why would you wait till I was done and rushing out the door? Not cool.
2) Why would I pay you for a full haircut when I have to go to my stylist in another Dramatics to have another full haircut for the top? That’s just stupid and had I known I would have gone elsewhere. Anyone with a license can shape up the sides. I would have gone to Super Cuts for $ 10 had I known.
3) I’m a guy. $ 40 is already a little much for a men’s haircut but I tolerate it because my stylist is amazing and the Dramatics team in Union are always is very nice to me. But I was in the chair less then 20min and nothing done was worth $ 40.
At the end of the day Its not even about the money. I have never before taken the time to write a bad review online however I feel taken advantage of and disrespected by the stylist and most of all the receptionist who booked this appointment for me. I was a very loyal customer to the brand and have recommended them to many friends who are also now clients however after this Idk if I will continue with services. Its a shame because I love my normal stylist.
Edit: I was there ³⁄₃₁ at 1pm. You can look me up I have a full record with you. If the front desk girl did her job It should be in your system. Please dont try to make me out as a liar. I don’t appreciate it.

Gorgeous blow out by Karma. Loved it, and it lasted the whole night!

Went in for a trim today with Karma. She asked how I would feel about two inches. I said that was too much and an inch or less would do and I would like side bangs as well. I don’t consider myself a picky person and I hardly ever write reviews. My shampoo was completely painful and lasted about two minutes and then she cut off at least two inches if not more. She seemed angry and as soon as she was done took off my cape. Totally forgot about the bangs and I didn’t want to annoy her more. Her energy was negative and my hair is super short and that sucks. The whole experience lasted about 15 minutes.
My boyfriend on the other hand had a fantastic experience with Stage who was very friendly and took his time and was very precise. Also his hair cut lasted at least thirty minutes if that is any indication of how different our experiences were.
But I will not be returning. And I want my length back.
The picture is three days apart. She didn’t do the color.

The one star is for the assistants/​shampoo girls, who were very sweet and personable.
Everything else? Zero, and a big, fat «Yikes.»
I went in to get my hair colored by Stretch, who I thought I could trust since he cut my hair in the past. I was sadly mistaken.
I wanted to lift my hair to a rose gold/​blush blonde color. I can prepared with plenty of pictures, and Stretch sounded confident that he could give me what I wanted.
What I got was far from it– «rose gold» somehow became «hot pink roots, orange stripe in the middle, and pastel pink tips.» What?!
My hair was a disaster, but everyone there INSISTED it looked good. I was clearly unhappy, but that was brushed off, and I was forced to overpay anyway. 260 $ to walk out of there looking like a joke.
Not to mention, I was in pain the entire time. Now, I have a very sensitive scalp, and I know sometimes bleach itches or burns, but the sensation I felt there was unlike anything I’ve ever felt before. It was like my scalp was being melted off. I told him several times, but he insisted my scalp «looked fine» and that I’d just have to deal.
It was most certainly not fine. I awoke the next morning to find burns all over my scalp, some even still dripping blood. It still hurts two days later.
My advice is to avoid this place like the plague, and believe the horror stories you read on Unilocal.
UPDATE: a manager DID contact me immediately after I posted a negative review, go figure, but instead of offering my a refund for wasted money on my destroyed hair, simply offered a conditioning treatment and some product. Going back after this experience, especially after I swore to never let anyone here touch my hair again, would have just been a waste of time.
Stretch did check my scalp, but does that really count as concern? As I stated earlier, he said each time that it looked fine. I’m still suffering from damage from those burns and blisters over a month later.
Also, take a look at the pictures I posted. Isn’t that right there enough evidence that he clearly does NOT «understand the science of hair color»?

HLet me start off with how I was looking for a blow dry salon. I asked a girl at sephora where do I go and she mentioned this place. I am a stylist myself but my flight to new York made me tired so I walked in and the receptionist accommodated me right away. I was amazed how friendly people are. A stylist named Virgo was so sweet and sincere, she made me feel so comfortable, it’s been a very long time since I was in a different salon besides the one I work in. I wish I could take her to my salon in Burbank so she can show how a customer needs to feel.
So I got a stylist named Stage, Loved that he was so humble. I asked for a vintage waves and he just gave me quicenera curls but i think his next client was coming and he had to rush me a little and forgot to curl 4 pieces of my hair and sent me off his chair. My friend told me he missed a few peices. Someone else finished me off.
I really liked this salon, was very busy. Good vibe. Unfortunately by the time I got to my hotel my curls were gone.

Went back to get a body wave perm by Shine and it came out great! Having thick Asian hair, it’s really hard for my hair to take on perms but Shine made it work! :) She has such passion for what she does and she’s never failed to deliver! I’ve been going to this location for almost 4 years now and it’s honestly the best I’ve gone to with the price they charge. Shine takes such good care of her clients and ensuring that everything is done properly which I really appreciate. Thank you so much Shine!

Two fantastic year and many more to come!
Friendly staff with a family like feeling to the shop! Clean and neat! Upbeat and always fresh!
I’ve been working with Shine for 2 years and I cannot be happier! Highly recommended place for haircuts color… You name it. Everyone from the receptionist to the stylist to the helpers… Everyone are always positive and professional!
Ask for Shine and Virgo! The dream team!

I went to this Dramatics for a quick walk-​in haircut, and they fit me in right away. Everyone was really nice, and Blanco did a great job! Coming back for sure.

BEWARE. I was really disappointed after my visit. I was REALLY happy with my haircut but then that was soured by the girl that works behind the counter. I stopped by as a walk-​in when I had a free minute in my schedule. The girl behind the counter said no one was free for a walk in (I saw three women standing by their chairs at the time) so she asked me if I could come back in 45 minutes. When I returned I got a great cut and when asked for the total, the girl behind the counter charged me for a «scheduled cut» which is more expensive than a walk-​in. It really rubbed me the wrong way. I have asked around and have been told by others in the neighborhood that they received the same dealings. It was really underhanded. I was really disappointed to be treated like that. I definitely won’t visit again and it is a shame because I enjoyed my haircut.

I was invited by Virgo as her male model and the cut came out really well. She put in her time to make everything as perfect as she can.
Definitely a great stylist.

I love this spot! They give consistently good haircuts and great color for very good prices. I’ve been going for about 2 years now and I’m so happy to have found them. I highly recommend giving them a try!

Not a terrible salon, but big upseller.
I’ve been here twice and had men do my hair each time. While I know that men are as capable as women, I just don’t think they ever do as good of a job. My hair is complicated, to put it mildly, so I guess it may need a woman’s touch. Not sure.
At any rate I don’t like the blowouts here. I got one and paid extra for a deep conditioning and it had a chemical smell that didn’t go away for a day. It was harsh. It made my hair soft, but still. The smell. Also, I have had many deep conditioning treatments and none were as bad smelling as this. It was pronounced and harsh.
I didn’t get a conditioning treatment because my hair needed ‘reviving’ from any ‘chemical’ services,’ I got it to soften the wear and tear from being blown out. My hair is extraordinarily healthy. Thanks.
The people here are NY nice. Like, you know they’ll talk about you behind your back, but they are only as polite as they have to be. I dislike this salon.
Try at your own risk. There are a lot better salons out there.
There is a comment from someone at the salon calling me a liar. I have nothing to gain by lying about a salon. I was sent here through
twice.
By the way, I never said anyone talked about me behind my back, I said that’s the kind of salon it seemed like. Please read carefully before calling someone a liar. Distasteful.
(ALSO: PLEASE NOTICE MY TWO CHECK INS)

I got a blowout with Virgo yesterday and she was friendly and quick with the service. I asked for volume, curls/​waves and she gave me exactly that. Initially I saw that it was more body than I intended but over the course of the day my hair started to settle and the style was great! Good spot and friendly staff.

I might as well have gone to SuperCuts.
This place is a joke, I went in and sat down helpfully with a few pictures, and explained what I like and what I don’t like. The stylist couldn’t quite understand what I wanted, and made suggestions. I think he saw my hair and had an idea of what he could do with it in his comfort zone, and that’s it.
I said it was important to me to have my hair long (I went in with it very long). I said it makes me feel good, especially after having a baby and still being chubby. He suggested that it would look better shorter, and indicated about 3 inches, I asked for maybe 2″ to clean up the ends. After my hair wash I reiterated that I wanted to KEEP THE LENGTH. I asked for choppy layers because I like how that has worked for me in the past. He said it wouldn’t work for me.
I left with LONG layers that left my hair limp, and MEDIUM length hair (at LEAST 5 inches off!!!). I am devastated. My beautiful long hair is gone, and I feel incredibly ugly.
Go here if you don’t give a crap about having a say in your haircut.

Came here for hair cut. Great experience with Stage, and funny receptionist! Stage is very patient and knowledgeable about hairstyle and what suits you best! This salon is small, but everyone was incredibly friendly, and attentive. Stage spent a good 10 mins hearing what I wanted and giving me feedback on what would be good, and suitable for me, giving me advice of what will be hot style for spring, and since I have black hair, he recommend me blue highlight. Through out the hair cut, I appreciate the kind of attention to detail.
All in all, I would definitely go back to Stage for all future haircuts and color.

Shine is truly talented with hair.
I first met her as a walk in 2 years ago when transforming my look from bangs.
Her suggestions on cut and color are on point and she doesn’t try to oversell you.
The staff there are a little distracted and prefer to hang out and gossip than be professional but at least they are talented and friendly.

Great place, been coming here for years. A proof that you don’t have to spend top dollar to get great service. Ask for Genesis, #1 stylist!

After losing my hair stylist i did not know where to turn. I walked into this salon asking for a hair cut because i was so desperate and then in turn became a loyal customer of Topaz.
She is great and knows straight hair very well. She is also the manager of this location so service is always top notch.