Hair Craft Studio By Ray

Ray is an incredibly skilled and talented hair stylist. I highly recommend him! He is good at understanding the way I like to style my hair in addition to making great suggestions on how to always have a good looking and easy hairstyle.

I’ve know Ray for many years, he has done my hair for so many times and always came out amazingly glamorous. He did my colors from single process to completely blonde then back to my natural color. Professional attitude and friendly!!! I’ll definitely highly recommend Ray. Congratulation on your new success.

Ray is the most talented and amazing stylist I have ever been to. I have been searching for 12 years in NYC for a great stylist and cut and have finally found it. He pays close attention to detail, he has amazing vision and can tell you what will look good and what will not if you ask him, and his studio is very clean and comfortable to be in. I am always being stopped and complimented on my hair thanks to Ray.
You will have no regrets and anxiety when getting your hair and styling done with Ray.

I’ve been satisfied every time! His attention to detail is great and he’s the best colorist I’ve been to.

Going to Ray is like going to a spa.
Whenever I have gone to a hair salon in the past, I brace myself for a couple hours of suffering and then a couple days of hair product smelliness and usually pass out from fatigue once I get home. I have had magic straight perms, regular curly perms, digital perms, setting perms, root perms, highlights, hair coloring and ombré over the course of my life. I thought getting one’s hair done meant you have to suffer for beauty/​vanity.
I had balayge done on my hair with Ray at his cute studio in Chelsea. It felt like visiting a private artist’s studio. It feels very private, is utterly quiet with just good music on in the background, and it is just you and Ray. You get his undivided attention, you don’t run into other patrons, and he does everything (the shampooing, all the coloring, and the blow out). I am not fond of salons where there are half a dozen people of varying levels of experience working on my hair during the visit. With Ray, I get to monopolize the head stylist completely. :P
What I really appreciated about Ray was that he is good at recommending what is best for any one individual patron’s hair. Like on my already processed hair, doing balayge has to be a build up process and he went subtle with seamless gradation which I appreciated. It was the best decision for my hair and my hair does not feel that much more damaged afterwards. He knew precisely what my already processed hair (aka damaged) could handle.
During the entire experience, I didn’t even really notice he was doing anything to my hair as he has a very light touch and knows where to strategically place color. I left not smelling like hair product like other places. Over the course of the few days after, I did not have to suffer through colored shower water while washing my hair or stained towels which I thought were the norm based on my experience everywhere else. It is like the moment you step out of Ray’s studio, you have the hair already that takes a week of washing and wearing in at other places but with a great blow out. I still don’t understand how he does it, but I will definitely be back for more balayge in the future with Ray.

Ray is the absolute BEST hair stylist in NYC! I went in to cut and color my hair and it was such an amazing experience. He cut and styled my hair to perfection and added just the right amount of baby lights to give my hair superb color and dimension. I wouldn’t trust anyone but him! I highly recommend going to his salon if you’re looking for great service and an awesome new look.

Went to Ray after I was referred by a few people at work. Pretty much obsessed with my hair now. Ray is amazing. This was my first time getting it cut with him and he really took the time to get to know my hair and how I styled it. I gave him a general idea of what I like and he ran with it. I always feel the true test is how it styles after you get home, wash it and style on your own. I did this and it turned out great! He is by far one of the best cuts I’ve had.

Ray was both my hair stylist and and makeup artist for my wedding in March 2012. I am not sure if I can even put into words what an amazing and talented artist his is. I think being a stylist for a wedding is a very stressful job, and I didn’t even see him sweat. He made me feel and look like a movie star that day and I couldn’t of been happier with his work. Not only did my hair and makeup come out exactly the way I wanted it, but he kept me cool, calm and collective during the preparation. I was red carpet ready on my big day to walk down the aisle.
My hair style was inspired by Britney Spears’ Criminal video and I think he hit it spot on. I have included pics to show a sample of Ray’s work.
I highly recommend Ray for his services including hair cut, wedding updos, wedding makeup, wedding hair trials, makeup and color.
I live in Connecticut but if I lived in the Manhattan area, I would definitely visit his studio for all my hair needs.

I had wanted to do balayage on my hair for forever, but I couldn’t decide on a place. Once I read all the positive reviews for Hair Craft Studio by Ray I booked him right away. I am happy to say that I can add to those positive reviews. He was so amazing, nice and talented! I showed him a photo of what I wanted and he nailed it. I love my hair and will definitely be a repeat customer.

I went to Ray for a balayage a little over a week ago and he did an AMAZING job! He’s just such a nice guy, so talented and passionate about hair. He spends his time with every one of his clients making sure they leave with perfection. He explained to me that now that has he his own studio, he’s not pressured to take so many clients in one day allowing him to focus on each client without feeling rushed. After he finished with my color I mentioned to him that he can just dry no need to style it since I was going straight home anyway, but he insisted on giving it a voluminous blowout and curling it. Hair is his artwork! Also, he didn’t mind sharing his hair tips which is another plus.

Ray is amazing! I came all the way from CT to get my haircut and highlight. It’s totally worth it!

I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my hair. Ray is super friendly, fun and respectful with your hair ideas/​wishes and gives you his professional input with grace.
I have super thin, long hair, and he gave me some layers in the back and lots of shaping around my face, along with balayage /​ombré a dive never received so many compliments on my hair. Regardless of styling it or not, people comment on my hair — which never used to happen!
His studio is also a real treat. I feel like a queen getting my hair done in such a charming and intimate location! It’s like having my very own private stylist. I’ve recommended all my friends to Ray and they’ve all been 100% satisfied, and I will continue to do so because this is really the best studio in town! Whether you live here full time or are just visiting, it’s worth booking an appointment with Ray! I’m certain you’ll love him and the results.

I. Heart. My. New. Hair. I would give Ray an extra star if I could. Ray is very patient and he love what he does. He not only listened to me but he also gave me professional advices. We shared ideas and voila, my hair came out perfect! And one more thing I really liked about being there is the comfortability. My session was private and smooth. There’s no one there staring at me or making me feel like I was being rushed out. I would definitely be back again. Thanks Ray!

I came in for the first time and had the craziest idea: To go from brown to blonde, overnight! Ray listened patiently, looked at all the pictures i showed him and in the end he said: those are very nice but realistically your hair is too healthy and it will never feel the same way if you go blonde overnight. I trusted his professionalism and talent and I walked out of the salon with the biggest smile that evening.
Check out the Picture: Subtle balayage highlights.
Yep, that’s me, the Wavy style!

Ray is quick and efficient! Sometimes you might go in not exactly knowing what you want done and that can be stressful, as you will most likely end up putting your full trust on the stylist– Well, I TRUST RAY!
Ray will be honest in telling you what might or might not look good and that is what I love about him. He isn’t going to say «yes» to every request just to make money. He genuinely cares about his craft and the results.
He is versatile and can style your hair naturally curly and make it look GORGEOUS or style it straight for a flowy look. Not to mention he is great on makeup as well!
The studio is very intimate and relaxing. Very nice décor and you really get to spend one-​on-​one time with him which is fantastic!
Highly recommend anyone to go to Ray! He’s amazing!

Really want to say thank you to RAY. I never know what I want therefore I made Ray to think for me and guess what — apparently he know me better than I do myself. Ray isn’t a colorist or hairdresser — he is A STYLIST who is capable in 2.5 hours to do my roots, ombré, mask, hair cut, blow out and curling iron!!! Really highly recommend him!!! Just come and let him do his job!!! And he have an awesome eye to decide whether you’ll look good with certain style or not!!!

Ray is phenomenal. Been going to him for all my hair needs since Jan 2013 when Ray was apart of a high-​end salon. However, recently Ray branched out independently (that’s how good he is) and now has his own hair studio!
The space is lovely and so cute. I love the intimate atmosphere — rustic brick walls, lofty ceilings and chic décor. You really do get a one-​on-​one experience without the busy salon distractions.
I have long, thick hair and just recently went to Ray for what I call a re-​vamp. We went through different ideas for a cut and color that would give me something new and fresh, without butchering it. Ray is great when it comes to understanding your hair needs (even if you don’t know them yourself) and he’s an awesome listener, with vision.
I trusted him to work his magic on me and damn it he sure did! Ray gave me sexy balayage with the best layered cut. He had me feeling and looking like a Victoria’s Secret model. The kind of hair you want to go and show off everywhere and anywhere! If you want your hair to look its best, go to RAY! He’s just the best!

I have been seeing Ray for a few years now. Not only is he just the nicest guy and incredibly talented with curly hair, he is a great listener. I’m not terribly eloquent when it comes to describing what I want done… but somehow, he always manages to give me a great cut. Never cried over one of his haircuts… just the opposite. Always thrilled. He just understands curls.
Ray is truly my hair’s spirit animal. :-)

Ray has been doing my hair for a few years now at a high-​end salon and as of recently he has opened his own beautiful salon. So like the many others, I will follow him there!
He can do any kind of hair from super curly to straight and dirty blonde like mine. And if you want the PERFECT, like picture perfect balayage highlights, I trust him with my life. I originally showed him some pictures that I liked and he instantly knew what to do and how to make it perfect for me personally.
The salon itself is so chic and so NYC with a beautiful exposed brick interior. Getting your hair done here is like getting it done by a friend that you can talk to about anything.
If you want gorgeous hair and a relaxing, non-​judgmental experience, I highly recommend Ray!

Like Lorey Y., I’ve been entrusting my styling and hair health to Ray for years. I’ve stayed with him through various high-​end boutique salons, and will happily follow him wherever he goes.
Why? Because I have notoriously hard-​to-​cut hair… and can count on one hand how many stylists have done my head justice throughout my entire lifetime. I’m also getting older… and thinner on top.
Not only did Ray bring my hair to health, he has kept it there all these years, and has made adjustments to help compliment me as I age. I always leave feeling and looking more youthful, very refreshed, and have a grand time laughing and chatting through every sitting. And, man oh man, can this gent give one grand head massage!
I’ve also sent various managers from my office to him. All have different hair types, and all were thoroughly pleased. The most impressive was a female manager who received a horrid cut & dye job. Ray saved her! She looked stunning after he was done working his magic, with people complimenting her left and right.
You’ll be in good hands, folks.