Pearl Salon

I am reposting this review because it was screened as «not recommended» when I posted it before. If it is screened out again, it will be my last Unilocal review. I have been on Unilocal for years with 76 reviews (and 43 «useful» votes), so algorithm or no algorithm, I’m done if this gets screened.
I go to Yoni. Started with a haircut on a groupon, but I liked the cut so went back for cut, color and Keratin last August. That worked out well, so I returned twice again when I needed to get all three redone. So this review is based on four visits, one for just a cut and three for cut, color, and keratin.
Yoni is very good about listening to what you want. He will make suggestions if you ask for them, but if you don’t want to go with his recommendation, he’s fine with that too.
Very good prices. During my first visit, he offered to match groupon prices without my needing to buy a groupon. So instead of my going to one place for color, one place for cut, and one place for keratin depending on the groupon or living social deal of the day, I started to go here.
This is definitely a small, no-​frills place. Each time I was there (all Sundays), he was the only one working. I believe he’s one of the owners. He schedules very carefully and thoughtfully. So he had my color and Keratin scheduled so that he could do a quick haircut for a regular during what was necessary processing/​waiting time for me. If you are late, you may throw off his schedule.
I’ve been getting compliments on my hair color ever since I started going here. And the best part is that when I look in the mirror, my hair color seems very natural to me. I know intellectually that it’s not my natural color, but in the mirror, it feels like it is.

This was the worst experience. He first off double booked me and lied saying that he called. Then he took 2 minutes to cut my hair with no blending or inspection until I asked. Proceeded to be confused as to why I was upset that he literally just cut across my hair bluntly and then finished. I also had to ask for him to put heat protectant in my hair because as I’ve explained my hair is very damaged. I wanted to cry and had to just get out. In the beginning when I asked questions he made me feel like an idiot and it was impossible to feel comfortable. Never again. I regret buying this groupon. Could of literally had a friend do what he did.

i had a living social coupon went in to get the basic, cut shampoo/​deep conditioning. they 2 women came over look at my hair length ask what i neeed to be done, «just a trim keep the shape: she then turned around and said“Your hair is 2 inches below my shoulders and it is going to cost me an xtra $ 20. I said what is short „she put her hands to my chin and said this is what the coupon is worth“ OH I Replied! She said people don’t read fine prints» I was floored. I grab my bag and walked out. This is a horrible place OMG NEVER AGAIN! I am asking for a refund.

Do not go to this salon – especially if you have a Groupon or Living Social coupon. It is a bare bones salon with two surly Russian owners that could care less about their customers. I had an appointment with Angela, but she said since I was a Living Social customer she didn’t have to keep the appointment if she had another regular customer and gave me another stylist. (I was there for over two hours and her «customer» never arrived. She sat around on her phone and read magazines the whole time.) The next thing they told me was that a blow dry was not included and that partial highlights were only 8 – 10 foils and that no one gets just partial highlights. Worst of all, the owners do not honor the promotional value of the Living Social coupon and charge prices way above what is listed on their sign on the street. Angela and her male sidekick are also extremely rude. Do not be tempted by the descriptions.

NO FRILLS SALON WITH AN EXCELLENT SERVICE FOR THE PRICE
GREAT BLOW OUT SPOT LADIES
I discovered this place via living social because I needed a trim and the salon was in a convenient location.
I was very happy with my stylist, Anna, who really cared about my hair. She gave me a healthy cut and – most importantly – a frizz-​free blowout on a hot july summer day. The blow out lasted for a couple days! She never once used a curling or flat iron (this is unheard of for me). Many people asked me if I had gotten my hair colored because of the shine! They use Aveda products there primarily. I didn’t even mind paying an extra $ 10 than was quoted to me due my hair being a bit longer. (instead of $ 20 extra, it was $ 30 extra).
This place does not really put effort into its ‘vibe’ — no music, décor or fancy trimmings to speak of. No butler offered me water. That stuff does not matter to me but if it matters to you, heads up.

After getting repeatedly ripped of by my existing salon I found pearl via Living Social. I’m very limited in where I can go due to a hair dye allergy and I have to use a certain product which this salon carried.
Angela did my color and cut and did exactly as I asked, no pushing products and no adding services or treatments to my bill which is the issue I have had with previous salons.
I have since been back and again, I got exactly when I went in for at the quoted price, I’ve never had to wait.
I’m really happy with the service provided by Angela, the salon is clean and tidy and the costs are reasonable — I’d recommend this salon highly.

This is definitely a no-​thrills bare-​bones kind of hair salon. When I made the appointment I specifically asked for a hair stylist who specializes in curly hair but sadly that was not the case. I asked not to have my hair blow dried, since I just let it air dry, but the stylist used a hair dryer anyway turning my hair into a huge frizzy mess (claiming it was too cold to go outside with wet hair). She then proceeded to use a fine-​tooth comb on my curls which exacerbated the situation. I had to re-​wash my hair immediately when I got home. Also, when she was done cutting I asked her to cut a little more off the back. She seemed very offended and kept saying I should have been more specific with my instructions in the beginning. I’m still not sure what the big deal is. It’s common practice to ask for some minor changes after seeing your finished cut. That’s why they give you the hand mirror and ask you to check it out front to back!
Looking around, I noticed the only other two customers were middle aged men, so maybe young women are not the target audience for this place.
With all the other options in New York city I wouldn’t come back. I wasn’t very happy with the service, the cut, or the atmosphere.

I’ve been in NYC for almost 6 years and I am happy to report that I FINALLY found a stylist that I’ll come back to see. Angela is AMAZING! She listened to what I wanted and was able to recreate the exact look that I was going for. She’s been a stylist for almost 20 years an after receiving her services I can see why. If you’re looking for a great cut/​color/​style for an affordable price in Midtown, Pearl Salon is the place to go an Angela is the stylist to request!

Pearl Salon is the best! I work in the area and stop in regularly for a quick blow out over lunch and they are fantastic! Service is always on point, I have never had to wait for my appointment and am always greeted with smiles by everyone, its very comfortable salon. The salon is extremely clean and the staff is amazing. Every time I walk out my hair is incredible. My blowouts never seem to last too long before it goes wild… My first visit was for New Years Eve and it was one of the first times my hair actually stayed perfect all night, even for a few days!
If you life/​work in the area, I would highly recommend this salon :)

A really lovely little neighborhood salon, and exceptional blonding from the divine MINNIE!
I discovered Minnie through a friend — after admiring her perfect platinum hair a long time, she put me in touch with her. We book via text, she’s totally reliable and responsive, and the results are incredible. I very highly recommend her.

Came across this salon the other day after I finished working at my part time job in Bloomingdales. I had to go to a birthday party that very evening and I was in a serious need of a highlight touch up, a trim, and a nice blow out. Was greeted with kindness and despite the place being pretty busy, luckily, the wait was not too long. My stylist was extremely attentive to my requests and although we had a bit of a miscommunication regarding the length that I desired, everything came out great. I’m ecstatic to have found this salon and will definitely be coming back, especially since it’s so conveniently close to my job.

An undiscovered gem in midtown.

I went this week with my Groupon to have my roots touched up. I carefully explained I wanted the roots to be the same color as my hair (blond). I repeated it at least twice more to confirm the roots would be the same color (which seems obvious but I wanted to be sure the stylist understood). I was aghast when my hair was rinsed out, I was now a brunette. The stylist’s comment was «But it looks so natural».
Tomorrow I have to go to another salon to have my hair color redone.

I am beyond specific about my hair and previously had the same stylist for 9 years, but she left the city. I stumbled upon this small and cozy salon and got a quick cut and style, they made me feel very comfortable and made sure to chat with me beforehand to confirm what I wanted. My hair felt healthy and sexy, without drastic change. Thank you!

I was excited to find a Groupon deal for a NYCity stylist so for some reason I truly felt i was dealing with a pro, unfortunately the blonde elderly woman who awaited my head was more «bark» than «bite» if you know what I mean… Although she was polite and seemed receptive throughout my visit she clearly didn’t care (or check her work) about what I was trying to communicate (yes, she spoke English) and I walked out with a hack job excuse for layers and a trim :(… Dear stylists everywhere, PLEASE just listen and do what your clients request because some of us know more about our own heads than you do…
Disappointed and iso go-​to stylist…

I walked in for a blowout because my usual place was booked! They were very nice, especially the girl, MiMi I believe. She blew out my thick in a curly blow out and did a wonderful job! It took her a while but I do have thick hair, which landed me an up charge on the walk in special. If you’re looking for a nice and not busy place, try them out.

I purchased a Groupon for a half head of highlights and cut. Unfortunately my color came out terrible. Initially the highlights were streaky and too strong so I asked to have toner added. Probably the worse idea, because instead of toning down and keeping the golden look I became overall brunette. On top of that they charged me an extra $ 30 because my hair is long…
The cut was good but because of my terrible experience with the highlights I will not return.

I came to Pearl Salon after reading good reviews on the Internet. Great service, very friendly people, I got the exact haircut I asked for, I would definitely recommend this place!

I purchased a Groupon Voucher for $ 79 that included; shampoo, haircut, a half head of highlights, a condition treatment, and blow dry. I am new to the 5 boroughs and was apprehensive about getting my hair done by somebody I didn’t know. I am happy I went with my gut feeling by choosing Pearl Salon. Yuna was able to get me in before I had a social event. He did an amazing job on my highlights and got my hair to a health length. He also gave me good product recommendations that would not break my bank and he has over 20 years of experience. I will be back when it is time for my roots to be touched up.