Studio@ben

After many, many, many many many years of dreading the visit to a salon, I have finally found the one. I stumbled upon Ben’s offer on Groupon, and before purchase I called to see if he was available. He was very kind on the phone, and offered the same rate without having to purchase the Groupon. I stopped into the salon a few hours before my appointment because I just dyed my own hair and wanted to see if it would be beneficial to get a single process in addition to my services. Ben spent 20 minutes just talking to me about the process I put my hair through, and what I could do on my own in order to correct what I had done wrong. I came back for my appointment and he cut my hair dry, which has never been done to me before, and I find that EXTREMELY beneficial. We all know what shrinkage is like, even if you don’t have natural hair. I greatly appreciated that. Next came the wash and conditioning, which was as fantastic as it could get. Then the style. He blew out my hair with a wave at the bottom which is absolutely complimentary to my facial structure.
I can’t say enough positive things about my experience with Ben. He listened to what I wanted, what I didn’t want, and acted accordingly. On top of that, he has an amazingly warm and comforting personality, and is extremely knowledgeable. I am so happy to have finally found someone I can actually return to for a pleasant and happy hair experience!

I booked this appointment on Lifebooker TWO weeks in advance, well aware of the 24+ hour cancellation policy (read: if I cancel less than 24 hours in advance I get charged between 50−100% of the cost).
Fast forward to right now, I am already ON MY WAY into the appointment when I get an automated call that the appointment has been «cancelled by the provider». Ben did NOT reach out in person (and didn’t answer at first when I called him), although he cancelled less than 45 minutes before the start of my appointment.
I called him and he simply said «something urgent came up». I would at least expect a call from him in person in that case, especially within an HOUR of the appointment.
I was so excited, saved up money, and took the day to get this done and now I have nothing to show for it. So so so frustrating.

Ben is absolutely FANTASTIC! Originally I was going to buy it through Groupon, but I figured they receive such a low percentage I’ll just call instead. He moved to a new location (249 W 23^rd St) and they were so welcoming.. I’ve never had a hairstylist who taught me so much about my own hair! I’m pretty low maintenance with my hair so he walked me through each step. Most stylist would recommend you to come back within a few months or so, but when I asked Ben he said, «Whenever you don’t feel beautiful, come back and we’ll make you feel beautiful again.» Such a kind-​heart gentleman. I will always come back here!

The appointment was slightly unconventional. I have a unique color as the result of multiple different colorings in the past. I was a first time customer from Lifebooker so it took us a while to figure out how to match my current color. At one point, Ben even suggested I go buy the toner I normally use down the street instead of using his own. This confused me at the beginning but the great thing about Ben is that he was very kind and patient and willing to work with the plan/​outcome until I was happy. I especially liked the cut, which he did dry. And I never felt like he was rushing my appointment to work with anyone else. Overall, it was a unique experience but I am very happy with the end result, especially being that it was at a discounted price.
Also, as a side note, know that you may be looking for a salon with a different name than Studio@Ben on the outside.

Ben is absolutely the best hair dresser I’ve had. his calm, confident and easy going energy really makes client feel comfortable and results are always extraordinary. thank you Ben!

Ben is amazing! I booked a haircut appointment through Lifebooker and I am very happy with the end result. He really takes his time to give you a style that works for your hair type, facial structure and lifestyle. I am very picky with how I like my hair cut and he passed my test! The salon is very cute (shared with other stylists) and is close to the A/​C and ½/​3.
He takes his time and is very thorough to make sure no strand is unattended. I will definitely be a returning client.

I’ve been going to the same salon in NJ for over 8 years now but living in NYC I decided I needed to find something more local. I found Studio@Ben, read reviews and decided to give it a shot cause I found a great deal on Lifebooker.
Can I just say this might have been the best haircut I’ve gotten in a very long time? I have naturally straight silky hair so when it’s not short it kind of looks the same. He added so much more dimension to my hair and gave me a quick lesson on how to manage my hair. I would highly recommend Ben and will be going again in the future.
Basically–
Pros:
Price
Knowledgable and talented hair stylist
Tips on how to manage hair
Quick and on time appts
Cons:
I believe he doesn’t have a set studio, so you need to ask him where he is at since the location may change again soon. Worth it though!

I was very nervous about using a salon I didn’t know anything about but Ben put me at ease as soon as I walked in. He had great advice about the highlights I wanted and I’m shocked at how well it came out. He was very sweet and I will definitely be going back!

I am definitely all about balancing quality for what you pay for. The salon is simple, but Ben does a great job and for cuts below $ 50 this is it. It is not Chinatown cheap, but not UES prices.
Ben has a great attitude, will do what you ask and never sells service to make an extra buck. He is especially good with Asia hair, giving you great style and suggestions if you ask. I just went back last week and was my 3^rd visit. All my BFFs go here too.

Let me start by saying that the hair salon goes by the name salon III.
At first I was a bit nervous to get a haircut due to bad experiences in the past. However, Ben listened to what I wanted to do with my hair but I was also very flexible for him to do his magic. He is like a hair doctor, will tell you what hairstyle looks best on you, the texture of your hair etc… last but not least he gave me a few tips on how to manage my hair better. Overall i love my new haircut, highly recommended. He is very friendly and professional. Will come back again.

Ben did a splendid job on my haircut. I’ve gone to the same hairstylist for years and I was a little skeptical to try someone new. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. Ben walked me through the whole process and even made suggestions for different hair styles I might like. I went with what he said and am absolutely in love with it. I would definitely recommend this to any of my friends looking for a reliable hair salon. Ben definitely knows what he’s doing!

I’ve been going to Ben for years now. He is by far the best hair cutter and colorist I’ve ever had. Ben takes his time and puts his heart and soul to making sure you get what you want.

Ben did a great job on my hair and he is also a very nice person.
He walked me through every step of what he was doing to make sure that I would be happy with the color, the length, the type of layers etc.
The highlights came out a very natural golden tone, just what I wanted.
I’ll be back here! I have been looking for a good hair stylist in NY for years and I think I found one!

LOVE LOVE LOVE
I found this place on Groupon, and in spite of the fact that they only had one review on Unilocal (apparently they just added the salon on here, but have been in business for many years), I decided to give it a try…
KINO did my hair, and he seriously read my mind! Exactly what I wanted! He’s been doing hair for over 25yrs and it’s obvious!
I opted for the cut, shampoo, blow dry and partial highlights deal. Kino got everything done in 1.5hrs! Record time! And it didn’t feel rushed at all, my highlights look extremely natural, and he took his time with my cut, made sure to get it exactly as I’d want it, even had me stand up to cut some extra strands here and there that he might not have noticed when I was seated… I am so incredibly happy with the results!
Everyone there was extremely friendly, and I’ll definitely be going back.
Five stars well deserved :)

Just had a hair cut and color with Ben. He is awesome! I show him a YouTube video of a girl’s hair style and said «that’s what I want». I went from waist length to shoulder length and boy was I nervous. But result came out great.
Ben didn’t just chop my hair off straight from waist to shoulder, he took his time and cut my hair from section to section to make sure I like the length I’m going for. He helped me pick a color that’s more suitable for my skin tone than my inspiration and he even helped me curl my hair just to see the final look. He rocks!