FRED.

I was their first client when they opened over a year ago and love stopping by to get my hair cut every time I’m in NYC. This place offers amazing service, great cuts, a phenomenal ambience and plays really fantastic music. A true gem in the Lower East Side.

Purchased two deals off Gilt: Balayage + Haircut/​Blowout. I was able to combine both vouchers for a full hair makeover. The overall aesthetic is modern and chic. Excellent customer service is the DNA of this Salon! After doing my research I had requested Fred to do my hair. I came in with several pictures to help give direction as to how I wanted my hair and within seconds Fred understood. He tailored my desired looks to compliment my head shape and complexion. through talking to him I learned about his diverse background and many talents beyond hair. His knowledge of fashion, cosmetics, hair is impressive. Fred’s passion for hair and excellent customer service does not go unnoticed. Amazing color/​cut! Warm/​Talented staff! Highly recommend!

My experience was very similar to the other Unilocaler with the 2 stars. Mediocre cut that didn’t sit right with my thick hair. Maybe the stylist wasn’t good with thick curly hair, but after struggling with my cut for 2 weeks, I went and got it fixed at another salon.

I found FRED on GUILT soon after they opened and it has been a great experience.
Jenna is AMAZING!!! She routinely out does herself… Every cut has been even better than the last. She is of the coolest people I have come to know and I’d recommend her to anyone.
Do yourself a favor & check out FRED. Don’t forget to ask for Jenna.

I can be a bit indifferent about where I get my hair cut, since I usually assume it’s all the same. Then once in a while you go somewhere that’s a different level in terms of both customer service and outcome. That’s how I felt about Fred. I was really, really, really impressed.

I have been living in the Lower East Side now six years, I use to go to Tommy Guns where I met the best of the best Stefani! She moved to Fred and thank goodness we didn’t lose her from the area.
Stefani truly has a passion for hair, she is able to cut fine long hair and create fullness and body. An expert in color she was able to fix a disaster from another stylist to perfection and took her time until I was completely happy. I have to say Fred is lucky to have her because she is brilliant. I am happy I found her after Tommy Guns closed …

I had my first haircut at Fred. yesterday, however not my first «Stefani» cut! I’ve been getting my hair done by Stefani ever since I moved to NY. She always knows exactly what I want and puts a smile on my face time after time. I must say, wherever she would work is where I will follow!
About Fred. salon, it’s nice, cozy and clean. All it was missing was a glass of wine to top off this Thursday evening hairstyling event.

I have been in a few times to have my haircut. Jenna was nice and made me feel really comfortable. It wasn’t a stuffy salon situation. I usually get my hair cut at a barber shop, so it was a nice change of pace! I definitely suggest it.

I have been in a desperate need of a good haircut for a while now and with so many options in NY, it has been so difficult trying to find a studio/​stylist that you trust and love. Well, Fred’s studio just opened up around the corner from where I work and I couldn’t be happier. My boyfriend when there after 10 years of cutting his own hair and looked hot, so I had to go for myself!
Here’s a breakdown of the place and people that might be helpful if you’re reading this review:
Getting an Apt–
I called on a Friday and got an apt with Trent the following day right after work. Easy, quick, no hassle. Nice to know it isn’t too difficult to get a last min apt… for now.
The Studio–
Clean, contemporary, very sleek.
Arriving to the Studio–
Warm and professional staff. Trent was waiting for me and immediately greeted me. Asked if he could hang my coat, offered me something to drink. Point being, he just made me feel comfortable.
Consultation–
I was very open to the style as long as he kept it long. Having a haircut almost being a year prior and asking the same thing, I received a cut much shorter than I wanted so this was important to me. He was very vocal about what he wanted to do and made me know that he understood what I was looking for, just for my own piece of mind.
Shampoo–
What can I say, I love this part of getting my haircut!
Cutting/​Blow Drying–
Trent took his time, showed that he cared. I wish the chairs lifted so that he didn’t have to bend down so far almost to his knees to trim my hair, but he didn’t seem to mind. He is also super friendly. We talked, joked, laughed, cried. Well, maybe not cried, but I did have a great time with him. Then when he blew out my hair, he got the silky-​smooth look that made me feel super glamorous. Sexy and full, just the way I like it. After, he came back in to give it more texture and just made it look fabulous. After a quick pic for his book, I left there feeling awesome.
So, after a long story like this one, don’t hesitate making an apt there. You won’t regret it. Thanks for reading and happy cutting!

Went here this Saturday at noon and I’m very happy about my beautiful haircut by Mariell Johnson. I had asked for three inches off the bottom with new long layers and she delivered exactly what I asked. I liked that she asked before proceeding with specific things such as if I’m particular about layers in the front etc. Then she gave me a great blowout with curls. They use an Australian brand of hair products called Kevin Murphy that makes your hair smell divine.
My boyfriend was also with me and he needed a haircut too, and even though he didn’t have an appointment, Trent was able to fit him in and trimmed up his hair. Both Trent and Mariell were two of the nicest people and passionate about hair. I saw the owner in the salon as well giving another girl a blowout which looked as though it was coming out really well.
Overall yes I would definitely recommend this place for a haircut.

I had my hair styled by Trent on Friday for Valentine’s Weekend. He was amazing! He was running late, but had a comfy couch to sit on and offered me some sparkling water. The salon has a total urban glam vibe, with the friendliest staff imaginable. When I got to the chair, we chatted quickly about what I was looking for then he started out with a shampoo. Trent was so contentious about «going light» on the suds that would further dry out my frizzy winter locks, but he also gave me a generous relaxing head massage… ahhhh, perfect way to end of the week. He made quick with his work and styled my hair in a loose curl, with just the right amount of volume and curl to make it interesting and bouncy without looking like I just spent all afternoon in the salon. Really pretty.
We chatted the whole time, everything from travel to exchanging recipes. Again, so friendly! I learned the owner is highly passionate about heath, wellness, and sustainability with a strong commitment to small business and community development: love it! Can’t wait to see how FRED. grows into the neighbourhood.
My blowout/​style lasted all through the weekend [gasp!] Perfection. I would definitely get my hair styled by Trent again!

LOVED how my hair turned out!!! Trent is amazing and so patient and everyone there was super nice! Definitely I’m coming back again.

Fred’s is such a wonderful personal experience. Whether I know exactly what I want or have no idea, I come out with an awesome cut that grows out really nicely.

When i was visiting New York I stopped by FRED to see Jenna Wu. Excellent service and an even more excellent cut. Visit her and you won’t regret it :)

Very mediocre cut that doesn’t sit right with my thick hair. The girls working were a bit unprofessional with their very personal and negative conversations. Salon itself is very pretty and clean.

This place is amazing. Fred is a total expert and gave me a great cut. The customer service is top notch and I love how accessible and friendly it is (unlike other salons I have been to with similar top service). Also, the prices are very reasonable! The ambiance is great and everything is well thought out and done well — even the small details like the music playing artists from Nova Scotia (where Fred is from). Fred is a wonderful person with an interesting story (an added bonus on the perfect haircut!) I will definitely go back and will recommend to all of my friends!

This place rules. I’m a 32 yo guy with good hair and usually get a pretty cheap cut at a barber. I had an awesome time here with Fred who is a great guy and an awesome hair master. Definitely recommend this place.

I’ve been in NYC for almost three years now, and it literally took until tonight for me to find the perfect salon. The funny thing is that I actually got to Fred through
which brings together models with stylists in training, so the woman doing my hair was only just learning the process. Fred; however, was coaching her the entire time, stepping in when necessary, which let me witness firsthand his genius hair skills. He knew exactly what to do to give me the right haircut for my hair. He took out all the bulk and cut it so that it dries perfectly with my natural wave. Fred also happens to be one of the most talented and successful people I have ever met, so it was a pleasure just chatting with him. Highly recommend this salon.

I love this place!
I only get my haircut about once or twice a year. usually it would be a bob or a pixie and then I let it grow out.
I went to this place hoping to get a edgy pixie look. most of the other barbers left me with a cute pixie, but not something that looked like I could kick ass.
The staff was very friendly, and wanted me to leave happy. And I defiantly am!
Come here to get any edgy new look. they definitely can handle it! Love it, looks like I might be getting my hair cut more than once a year

Brilliant service, thrilled with my new colour. Go to Fred for all your hair care /​cut /​style needs ! Everything from a blowout to a full hair and face makeover !