Saloon Salon

If you are like me, you want your salon to be friendly and not ""stuffy"". The Saloon in Astoria is just that and more. The talent there is just exceptional. You can always find someone in who is willing to cater to your every need. Joe will even take his make up and hairbrushes to your home or party to make the entire Wedding Party beautiful. Frank will ensure that you are matched up with one of his stylists based on your specific hair needs. Redkin has chosen this salon to be their headquarters salon. What more do you need to know. more

I started going to Saloon in May after someone on astorians dot com recommended it to me. My first haircut looked really good at the salon but I had a difficult time getting the same style at home, so I went back a week later and Frank gave me a free re-cut which turned out great. He wouldn't even accept a tip from me although I really wanted him to since he fixed my hair exactly the way I asked. Since then all my cuts have been perfect. Frank always consults with me before he starts cutting to find out what I want and will tell me if something won't work for my hair type. He has recommended some of the Redken products sold in the salon and they always work well on my hair. The staff is really friendly, the prices are reasonable and the whole place is comfortable and casual. I've been to quite a few salons in Astoria and Saloon is definitely one of the best! more

He was the only stylist who understood my hair. I got a cut from someone else and I hate it, so if anyone can tell me where Chris from Saloon went I'd be so grateful ! more

This is the first time I cut my hair in about a year, because the last cut I got was so bad. I expressed my hesitation and only had a general idea about what I wanted. Chris cut my hair, and listened to my ideas, had great ideas of his own, and took his time to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. It' absolutely wonderful. Saloon is going to be my salon of choice from now on!! Pros: Walk ins welcome, experienced and friendly staff more

The entire staff is wonderful. I will never trust anyone else to touch my hair except FLORENTINA, the color specialist!!!! She is definitley a miracle worker. I went there with distressed fried hair in one month my hair is shiny and flowing. There products are top of the line. Every one ther is more than capable of giving a professional hair cut. I have experienced Alyssa, Stacy and JOe for hair cuts. SALOON is the best in NY don't trust your hair with anyone else!!!!! Pros: FABULOUS!!!! Cons: parking more

I have been going to The Saloon for many years and have always walked out happy with the results. I've gone in there knowing exactly what I want and got it. Sometimes I just want a change but am not sure what. For color, I ask for Joe or Kate. They are both extremely knowledgable and spend time discussing what will be done, even when I'm indecisive, they are patient with me. My color always looks great and natural whether I go light or dark. Friends always compliment my color and others are often surprised that I color my hair at all because it looks so natural. The Saloon is the only salon for me. more

I laughed when I saw the first two reviews about Saloon. This is one of the best salons, not only in Queens, but in all of New York City. They are cutting edge, willing to try new things, and most of all, honest with their customers. I have been at Saloon where I have overheard Frank, the owner, tell a customer a certain process wasn't good for her hair and offer an alternative...that WAS LESS EXPENSIVE than the original. Even the assistants who are learning their craft are fabulous. For the past 5 years, no one else had touched my hair and no one will in the future. Saloon is faboo. Pros: Staff, atmosphere, location more

I discovered this salon a few weeks ago and its the best one by far. I have been to many salons in the city and in astoria and i was very pleased with Saloon. I had my hair highlighted with Florentina and then cut by Stacy and they did an excellent job. Its located in a great area where you are surrounded by many resturants and a great shopping area. I would definately recommend this salon to anyone of my friends and i will be going again. more

I have been going to Saloon steadily for over 4 years. Even after moving to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn from Astoria, Saloon is the only place that I will get my hair done. The owner, Frank, has created such a wonderful atmosphere at Saloon. Not only are the stylists and colorists some of the best I have ever seen, Saloon is a teaching salon as well, in which Frank gives the assistants a chance to learn their craft. Even when assistants have worked on my hair, I have walked out of there feeling like a million dollars. The reviewers who were not happy at Saloon, I can only say that they probably had completely unrealistic expectations for their hair. The customer base that Saloon has, speaks for itself. Not the one time can never make happy rare customer. Pros: Professional, Friendly more

I just had my hair highlighted at SALOON. Frank the owner personally supervised the selecting of the color for my highlights. Stacy did the coloring which was perfect for my complection. Alyssa proceeded to blow dry my hair and I received a new haircut to compliment my new highlights. A new me. I am very satisfied and I highly recommend their excellend care and service. Pros: good parking, 2 hr. meters, close to subway more

My first experience with Saloon was remarkable. Having been to a number of highly-rated salons across the U.S., this was the first time that I was 100% satisfied with the quality and precision of my cut, as well as the amicable personality of stylist/owner, Frank. Being one who is extremely particular about stylists, I am happy to say that I have found my salon of choice in NYC! Pros: precision, personality, environment more

Inattentive stylist spent more time ""yakking,"" while pausing in between 10 minute snips of hair, coupled with water trickling into my eyes. Discussions were of everything else but the haircut in question, & there was so much interior/exterior people commotion and interruptions, that I seriously began to fear for the hair on my head! Cut took WAY longer than necessary, the stylist's concentration was NIL, & the salon's ambience was chaotic. The only thing missing was a traffic director! Afterwards, I ended up fixing my hair at home, & several weeks later went ELSEWHERE for an outstanding haircut. I agree with the prior review...do NOT have your hair cut here, unless you are willing to be a guinea pig for inexperienced cutters learning their trade or willing to have your head held hostage by someone who is obviously not very interested in the client sitting in the chair. Pros: Good parking, Moderately priced, A+ shopping/eateries more

I came to this salon to get my hair back to my natural color after a failed atempt to dye it myself. The young girl that did my hair seemed to be unexperienced and kept asking a middle aged man his opinion, who appeared to be the owner. We decided on a shade on medium brown that resembled my natural color. Although when it came time to wash out my hair, it was dark brown almost black. I displayed my unhappiness w/ the color, but the man came over and denied that it was a different color than we agreed on. He then proceed to give me fashion advice saying it was in ""style"". Now I have to go somewhere else to strip the hair color and dye it again! Needless to say I found this salon very unprofessional and I will not be returning. more