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A hairstylist cancut, color, and style your hairand be your unofficial therapist and confidant throughout the process.
David Mallett
Ahairstylistis a hairstylist is a hairstylistuntil you spend hours laughing, crying, and metamorphosing in their chair.
Ahead, the salonsand styliststhat we consider a cut above the rest.
For years, he has been a go-to fornatural hairboth on magazine shoots and for editors in the industry.
Jessica Cruel
He even wrote a book all about caring for curls and has his own product line calledHair Rules.
Theres R&B music playing in the background.
Women of all shades sitting under the dryer or in the stylist chairs that overlook 9th Avenue.
Now, I visit his Upper West Side salon every three months for a trim andscalp treatment.
Sometimes I get a silk press, but most often his associate Letty braids me up.
At my last visit, we were all raving about the health of my hair.
Talia Gutierrez
Its now grown from just grazing my shoulders to well past my collarbone.
The key: Dickey convinced me to start blowing out my hair before doing atwist out.
When the trichologist asked what I had been doing, I replied, Im one of Dickeys girls!
Eugene Shevertalov
Besides being incredibly talented at his artistry, Thevenot genuinely cares.
When myblondeneeds to be brightened,Lionel Atzashas a way of really making my crown shine.
I always leave with a polishedblowoutand an even bigger smile than the one I had on the walk in.
Lexi Herrick
(I’m mostly kidding; they confirm it’s okay with you first!)
Needless to say, they take very good care of you at this salon.
I almost always find myself apologizing for my kinky coils that have the potential to break a comb.
But I felt none of that embarrassment with Cotto.
She approached my hair with patience and gentleness that allowed me to actually enjoy the experience.
Each seat is in front of large, full-length mirrors scaling at least eight feet tall.
Muze is the perfect blend of bustling energy and warm intimacy.
Its spacious enough to feel vibrant yet never loses that personal touch.
What truly sets Muze apart though is the people who work there.
From the ever-accommodating front desk staff to the talented stylists, everyone feels like family.
Each stylist I’ve worked with came highly recommended by the previous one, ensuring a seamless transition.
There’s no sense of competition here, just a genuine camaraderie.
Michalske is a star in her own right.
Her precision in both cutting and coloring is unmatched.
She always opts for a scissor cut versus clippers, ensuring meticulous detail every time.
My favorite moment though was seeing my hair the first time London did balayage highlights.
It was exactly what I wanted, stunning and effortlessly natural.
Every visit to Muze is a highlight in itself.
It’s not just a salon appointment; it’s an experience I eagerly anticipate.
Every employee is engaging and knowledgeable, not to mention infinitely interesting to talk to.
Before I finished my first espresso I overheard French, Italian, Spanish, and English flowing around me.
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