Best Hair Salons near me in East Harlem, New York

Here’s a refined version of your review: As soon as the elevator doors open onto the sixth floor, TOKA Salon feels like a breath of fresh air. The staff is not only professional but also incredibly warm and welcoming, instantly putting you at ease. I often find myself wishing I’d arrived early enough to enjoy their beautiful balcony—an oasis on warmer days. And with this unexpected November warmth, I really missed a chance to unwind there before my appointment. Having frequented New York City salons for nearly 30 years, I can confidently say TOKA Salon more than earns its place on Madison Ave

D C.

Nov 5, 2024

Katya is fantastic! Best in New York! Strongly recommended!

Anna V.

Aug 9, 2024

I randomly booked a hair cut and color at this salon and I was blown away! Anetta colored my hair beautifully, and Frank gave me one of my best haircuts and blow dry yet! Would definitely recommend.

Brooke W.

May 1, 2024

Everyone at this salon is a professional. Everything Curly Hair is their specialty. I'm so grateful for the expertise. Please try the salon you will not regret it. My scalp and hair are benefiting from the shampoo, the hair massage, the conditioner and let me not forget the hairdresser. I will not allow anyone else touch my hair except for Robert, who has the magic touch. He's very talented and highly experienced with curly hair. I'm sure the other hair professionals are talented but Robert is my choice and I'm sticking with him. I've receive so many compliments for months after my haircut

Lorraine M.

May 23, 2026

The most amazing hair salon. I have a hair pulling OCD disorder & i came here to for a haircut to try and fix the issue. Sandra did a phenomenal job with my haircut & can confidently say my hair is finally growing back nicely.

Maria E.

May 1, 2026

Always the best cut & color. I love Giulia’s attention to detail. Found my stylist for life!

Emliy B.

Apr 15, 2026

Julie is the best Fabulous haircut and color was great

Naomi h.

Mar 26, 2026

Excellent. Giulia has an artist’s eye for hair color especially color correction. Her haircuts hold their shape beautifully for weeks

Emliy B.

Mar 19, 2026

Giuseppe was absolutely magic! I came in asking for highlights and a haircut he way my hair started as a bit yellow and completely fixed it. Not only was the color amazing but he made my flat hair have so much body and movement. I can’t thank Giuseppe and the team here enough!!!

Caitlyn B.

Feb 21, 2026

Robert is fantastic—kind, knowledgeable, and a great listener. He gave me exactly the haircut and color I asked for, and even improved the color choice so it complemented my complexion beautifully. I left glowing! Everything was on schedule, and I was finished right on time. I’ll definitely be booking with him again.

Amarilis F.

Feb 20, 2026

Everyone is so nice -- from the receptionists to the assistants to the stylists -- and the stylists give the best haircuts and color!

Andrea P.

Dec 5, 2025

Riki is a true artist. He gave me an amazing haircut. I told him exactly what I wanted and he made it even better. He's such a delight,and I feel very blessed to have him as my hairdresser.

Barbara S.

Dec 5, 2025

The staff and space were nice. DO NOT book a curly hair appointment if your hair is wavy/curly, get the regular haircut. Mine is between wavy and curly, I booked a curly cut. The layers and shaping are great, but the styling looked AWFUL because my hair didn't curl enough. It was huge and frizzy but didn't bring out a curl pattern the way I had hoped. I asked the stylist about it but she didn't show me how to shape them with the extra time left in the hour. I would try a regular haircut here but not the curly haircut again.

Aulden D.

Aug 12, 2025

I am a repeat customer since 2000. Have loved my coloring experiences with Michele, my haircuts with Nina and Melinda and my hair washing with Patricia. The friendliest staff overall. Always get greeted by Sergio and all the others on the team. My go-to for all my coloring, haircut and blow out needs.

Ayala U.

Jun 24, 2025

I cannot say enough amazing things about this salon!! From the second you walk in you’re treated like family and made to feel so comfortable. I got my hair cut and colored by Ena and she was AMAZING!! She was so kind and thoughtful when doing my hair checking in with me along the way making sure I was good! I wasn’t totally sure the color I wanted and Ena worked with me to find the PERFECT natural look while still making sure It was noticeable! Silvana also helped with coloring and washing my hair, she was so kind and comforting along the way! Amazing experience I can’t wait to go back!

Cierra N.

May 22, 2025

Trish gave me the best haircut I have ever had in my entire life! People (strangers!) have stopped me on the street to tell me what a great haircut I have! She listens to what I want and works very carefully with me. She is also excellent where color is concerned. I think she is the best hairdresser in all of New York City!

Yvette is a magician/artist! I travel from the Midwest to specifically have my haircuts with her as I had with her for the many years I lived in New York City. I will see you all again in a few months. Thank you for everything!

The best in New York!

The best Russian manicure in New York! ❤️

Ena (stylist and color) and Ana (shampoo) were amazing. It was my first visit and I will be back! It’s a very welcoming place with a super clean and relaxed vibe. I brought a picture a haircut and color that I loved which done by my stylist/colorist in Savannah Georgia. And this color and cut was even better!

Shakira is an all-around excellent stylist with years of experience from color, cuts and blowouts. The staff is welcoming, caring and helpful.

Thank you Samer!! Loved my new look. I was nervous in the beginning, you were professional and took your time to help me understand and gave me tips to manage my curly hair. I love my new haircut and deep conditioning treatment soften my hair. The blow out was a big transformation . My hair is soft shiny and smooth. Glad I found a hair salon close by, and will be coming back again. ❤️

Onur is very talented and is great with blow dries, color and haircut.

My experience is always great!! Everyone is very friendly and extremely accommodating. I think it’s the absolute best hair salon on the upper east side !!! My hair colorist is so talented, she can do hair color, style and cut. Shakira is always a on point with everything she does, definitely a true talent aside from her friendly upbeat personality!!

Fabio is an amazing stylist. His haircuts are the best and always look fantastic, even weeks later. Every person I have referred to him is very pleased. He does a great job with teen hair too!

This is my second time that I did my hair and I really like Jessica how she colored and cut my hair. She took her time and talked to me about how she wanted to do it if I agreed with it. I definitely come back to her as my permanent hair stylist. Thank you Jessica .

Just perfect! Timing, new stylist (Dawn) ,excellent haircut…will definitely go back 👍

A really, really nice hair salon! Loved it! It was my first time here (needed to get my hair done last minute for an event) and I came for a haircut with a blowdry and it was lovely! So glad I randomly came here. Ali was so amazing, my haircut came out beautiful and the blowdry was great. Love the length and how it looks so much. Everyone is so nice and friendly, it was great. It was an awesome experience, looking forward to coming again! Definitely recommend!

Really lovely experience. A true oasis away from the hustle and bustle of NYC streets. Simple and hip atmosphere with exposed brick and a nice playlist of Dave Brubeck jazz overhead. My stylist took his time as during the whole process - from a nourishing and extended shampoo/scalp massage - to the haircut itself. I’ll definitely be back.

Hybrid location of health, beauty and hair stylist Japanese biz. Had a good deal haircut from a sympathetic and skilled scissor wielding stylist. Good I brought cash with me. Next time massage? Thank you.