Shampoo Avenue B

Two days after an incredible hair cut with Erik, the preciseness of the cut makes it so easy to maintain--It is my dream cut. Erik is listed as a curly hair specialist and a precision cutter. Both are true. I got a wonderful curly hair haircut--the best in years. He actively heard everything that was important to me. Wonderful experience!

Loved my haircut with Lisette! She really took her time and clearly cared about making sure I was happy with the result in the end. She gave great advice for what to do two weeks out from my wedding and I’ll be so grateful!!

I had a great first experience at Shampoo Ave B, East Village! I saw Lisa for a haircut & am more than satisfied with the results. The salon was clean, good vibes & busy (which is always a good sign). I’ll definitely go back for additional services.

I have been going to Shampoo Ave B for more than 10 years and switched different stylists for various reasons. Moe is my new person. I can tell they are taking the time to invest in understanding me, my hair, and what best compliments me. I’m looking forward to seeing their commitment in continuing to create and grow my individual style.

Please take a moment to read this to better your experience! This 1st part of the review is based on the work and detailing of my hair. The 2nd portion is based on the behavior of the stylist, Kaitlyn, with me. Firstly, I attached an inspiration picture and the way my hair turned out after a full foliyage and toning it 4 different times in the same day. No haircut, no extra treatment - only foliyage. It was extremely yellow blonde first 2 times, 3rd was too light still, 4th was a better fit. The total was $230+ with discount and $54 tip SOLEY for the way my hair turned out. I think the final product of my hair turned out good at the salon which is what the 2 stars are for. It started out good, Kaitlyn told me what was realistically possible in a day. I originally came in for a half foliyage but upon consulting she changed it to a full foliyage. I didn’t have much battery so I stayed off my phone and decided to observe instead. We didn’t talk much but we remained friendly face to face. The issue started when while bleaching my hair, her brush came veryyy close to my face and eyes so I let her know immediately. The chemicals were making me teary eyed. I have eye sensitivity due to previous injuries and wanted to be vocal about it for a change. She said “oh okay” and 5 minutes later was again bringing it close to my face so I resorted to turning my head the opposite direction to avoid problems. Her board to foil my hair was also very hard and aggressive with her technique on my head for 2+ hours. I had a migraine by the time she finished. Once it came to my bangs she COMPLETELY COVERED my line of vision. I could not see for 20+ minutes. She was essentially using my forehead as a flat surface to apply more mixture once the foil was attached to the bottom side. That in itself is ridiculous. The foil was touching my eyes and scraping my face so I let her know again. And this time she said “I can’t do anything about that until I’m done with it all” maybe she was annoyed?? I even apologized so my hair doesn’t get fried :/ She kept piling on foils that eventually covered my WHOLE face and finally at the “end” clipped them back so I could see. I laughed it off in the moment but I was highly uncomfortable!! I’ve had my hair done at this very salon months ago by Melanie and she did not cover my eyes and face so aggressively. Whilst waiting for my hair to color lift I saw her go and she started talking to Melanie (yes my first stylist) and very theatrically was telling her about me. She dramatically turned her face to the right, to the left, mimicking my concern for my eyes. Then I heard her say “What could I do, I left it” and she mimicked the foil piling on my face with her hands. They were laughing very loudly about it as well and looking over at me. It was so unprofessional, unpleasant and unnecessary. Apparently basic understanding of my simple valid request is a topic of mimicry and gossip. Then later talking with me said she gets anything coming close to the eyes can make anyone nervous (don’t know if it was satire) I will not be booking an appointment again with either stylists. I value respect and quality, unfortunately that’s not what I received.