Roza’s Unisex Salon

I called Roza today to make an appointment and when I got no answer I called Manny to find out that she has retired without advising her customers. Does anyone have Olga’s new workplace telephone number?

Roza has moved!
She and Olga are now doing business at Manny’s Barber Shop, 125 E 4^th St, east of First Ave. Calls to Roza’s business phone, 212−254−0247, now go to her cell, 718−427−1829. So far, they are taking appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
It’s so great that Roza has found space that lets her continue to serve her loyal neighborhood customers.

Rosa is a real pro. Her haircuts always grow out beautifully. I’ve been her customer FOREVER!

The. Worst. Haircut. Ever!
And here’s why: Roza did not bother to listen. Nor did she bother to look at a picture that I had shown her prior to the cut — that is, a picture of me, sporting exactly the right cut. Instead, Roza blithely gave me the cut that she felt was right, but then had the nerve to claim she had indeed followed my instructions. And on top of going rogue stylistically, she did not even manage to cut both sides evenly, Furthermore, the bangs are ragged and do not work with the hairdo. Afterward, when I mildly expressed disappointment (my true emotion was screaming rage) she countered with insults.
I do know that Roza is capable of good hair-​cutting. but she’s temperamental and easily distracted — qualities that add up to the opposite of professionalism.

Olga is great! She save me after very bad short cut made in another place, highly recommended.

I absolutely LOVE this salon. I have not had a cut by Roza, but I have had my hair cut several times by Olga. I have very long and thick hair. I am also extremely particular about having my haircut. Olga takes her time to listen to me and makes sure to follow exactly what I have asked. Since having my hair cut by Olga, my hair is much healthier and grows a lot faster. Most importantly, Olga knows that I am growing my hair out and doesn’t advise me getting my hair cut every month just to get some extra cash. She is very open and honest about me only needing a cut 3 times a year. It’s not easy to find an amazing place for such a low price. High quality cuts. The salon is cozy and humble, so if you are looking for something modern and sleek, this is not it. But if you want a great cut that you will be happy with, come here!

My friend and I came here together for haircuts. I was looking to get my sides buzzed, whilst my friend wanted a little trim.
Though I was a little caught off guard by the quick manner in which we were handled, I have to say that both Roza and Olga do a good job. Olga had no qualms about taking a razor to my head and shearing my hair off. And though that can be a bit frightening, I admire that. In the end, both my friend and I had our hair cut just a tad shorter than how we wanted it. But it’s in not a horrendous thing that makes too much of a difference. This is definitely a good deal in this expensive city. $ 20 for my short hair. $ 25 for my friend’s long hair.

Roza has been cutting my hair now for about 5 years, she does an excellent job and I always receive compliments on my style. She has layered it, straight cuts with bangs and without. She is able to take my suggestions and give me the right look. Olga has been shaping my eyebrows for about seven years and I would not have them done by anyone else.

I dropped in for a haircut and Roza did an excellent job creating layers in my long hair. My friend (male) also had a hair cut and was very happy.

I am very pleased I found this place. For $ 25, I got a lovely haircut at just the right length with great layers. Both women are very nice and we had pleasant conversation the whole time. I generally color my own hair because I’ve had very bad experiences with getting it done in other salons, but I’m considering having them do it next time.
Oh, cash or check only.

I found these ladies on Unilocal,funnily enough via the bad review from the chick from San Francisco, when I first moved to NYC a year ago (interestingly, she gave a bad review to another business I love and think is great, so maybe I should just follow around all her bad reviews? Hehe).
So this is my deal with hair. I have long hair. I like keeping it long and healthy, which means I need to have it trimmed every 8 — 12 weeks. I struggle to find a hairdresser that doesnt continually hack off way too much hair so that my hair is perpetually just below my shoulders. It’s also hard to find someone that can do great layers and doesnt charge $ 70+ a pop. I also really dislike frou-​frou salons. i wanna be in and out with as little pomp and circumstance as possible.
Roza’s is all that and more! The two ladies that work here are absolutely lovely, they really listen and the haircut is soooo cheap, it’s unbelievable. They never cut off too much, its always just enough to keep the length, but get rid of all the dry ends.
My hair is just as long as I want it and in great shape. Why would I ever go elsewhere?

I went in for a quick cut and style, and I love what they did with my hair. I was in and out in half an hour, it was totally painless, and you can’t beat the price. I’ll definitely go back!

My friend got an awesome haircut here. She has curly hair and they handled everything professionally. Not the nicest looking place, but who cares really! Cheap too.

Okay, so my fault for going cheap, but I have to say Roza’s choice for going ahead and perming my hair was poor, especially when she tsk-​tsked me for having dyed my hair so many times.
Yes, Roza is overall, a cool person. But my perm is very uncool. For one thing, only the first few inches were permed, and they rest of my hair flattened out… ??? So it’s very strange-​looking. Next, she used the wrong curler and she admitted this to me right after the process. So instead of body waves, the first 3 inches of my hair is very kinky looking.
So far, I’ve been met with only very disapproving stares of my over look– which I don’t mind so much because I didn’t perm my hair to look like a glamour queen. I just wanted some body. Now I have a half-​fro something.
But I’ve been trying to reach them to see about straightening this mess out and no one has answered the phone on a Monday and a Saturday and there is no voicemail.
I BELIEVE that they offer other services that are great, but for perms, I say pay the full price somewhere else.

We were on a visit to NYU w our 17 year old son and he wanted to see if he could get a haircut nearby. Found Roza’s on Unilocal and walked over to check it out. Olga cut his hair and he was really happy with it. He liked it much better than the chain place at home. Roza & Olga were both very nice. He’s a high school senior & they made him happy – you know they’re good!

Came here to save some $$ on highlights and haircut. Roza did a fantastic job at fraction of the cost. A no-​thrills salon with 2 sweet ladies who know their stuff. Also got a pedicure squeezed in and it was VERY meticulous. will def return.

Tried it for the first time after my sister came back from this salon and I decided to give it a try as well and had Olga :) Sweet and takes her time to give me a long-​needed healthy hair cut. New style for a new year… out with my boring long hair. I think I might even go shorter =P.
Plus side: is that she listens and takes her time.
And hardly and waiting time which I love.

Time for a guy to weigh in! Roza is the BEST! She gives great haircuts at unbelievably reasonable prices. Plus, it’s a real neighborhood place and a mini-​community in and of itself. Roza is a charmer. So is Olga, her side kick!

I won’t go anywhere else to get waxed — I have absurdly sensitive skin and Olga is the only woman I’ve met that can fend off my ingrowns. HERO. As noted by others, the salon looks rather dingy (fingerprints/​footprints on the walls!), but the service is fantastic and the prices can’t be beat.

I love Roza & Olga! Roza has been cutting my hair for years ($ 15.00) and Olga gives me a great manicure & pedicure ($ 20.00), as well as doing the best waxing job ever! Like Jen Y. writes, the salon is nothing to look at; but Olga and Roza are undiscovered geniuses of the beauty world! I send all my friends to them, and no one’s been disappointed. (Just keep in mind that a blow-​out will cost extra if you have even medium-​length hair.) They’re open every day but Sunday and Tuesday, 10 am-​7 pm. They take walk-​ins when they can, but it’s always best to call for an appointment.