Self Salon

Had a cut and colour done two weeks ago and couldn’t be more pleased with the lasting result. My cut was by Acasia and colour by Jen. I had an idea of what I wanted but the result went above and beyond my expectation of what could be achieved! I’m very lazy when it comes to my hair and often it’s styled however way I wake up. Now, 2 weeks later I’m still so happy with my low maintenance re-​vamp and still getting compliments for the new ‘do. The salon specialises in thick, wavy hair which was such a pleasant surprise because I didn’t realise how much of a difference the look and styling of my hair could be with the right knowledge and treatment. Thanks so much to Self Salon. I’ll definitely be back and recommending it to friends

Chelsea gave a great cut and is an excellent conversationalist.

i mostly write bad reviews because they are more comedic in content, but because of how good my experience was, i might as well throw in a few positive words. because of Kat, i went from a garbage-​eating, apathetic crust punk to 1970s charles manson cult member and i look gooooooood. thanks kat!

I have curly hair and having just moved here from Boston I was worried about finding a new hair salon.
I asked a woman on the subway platform where she got her hair cut and she recommended Self.
I was able to get an appointment quickly and Iris gave me an amazing, fun and sassy haircut.
Great haircut, a nice quiet space to relax and an amazing haircut that is easy to care for.
Thanks Iris and salon. I’ll be back for sure.
Haircut $ 85
Hair Gel $ 20
Inexpensive on NYC standards.

Dream team over there! I got my hair colored for the first time in a while and I could not be more pleased with the results. Kat is super professional, kind and a true artist. Her and Barbara are a dynamic duo for curly haired girls.

Relaxed environment, friendly staff, great haircut (courtesy of the amazing Acasia Rose)!

I really thought i was going to get a great haircut here because of the good reviews. Unfortunately I walked away with a bad uneven cut that the stylist disguised by blowing my hair out with a wave.
When I got home it was much shorter on one side than the other and just generally uneven and choppy. Worst of all is the long and untouched hair under the razored areas so I don’t have real, even layers — more of a bob above long hair. A mullet. Not good.
Edit — I’m giving 1 star for the initial haircut and 5 stars for the lovely senior stylist who rescued it. I do appreciate the fix — have actually never been back to a salon to have a bad cut fixed before and I am now a happier camper. They also offered to trim it as it grew out. That’s really good service so thanks Self for that. Unfortunately my hair is still not great and I will have to grow it out but at least it’s not a total wonky mullet anymore!

fantastic experience, love my cut by Iris.

I can’t recommend Self Salon enough. I went to their website hoping I could get an appointment sometime within the next week. As luck would have it, Acasia had a cancellation and I was in the salon getting my hair cut 45 minutes later.
Acasia and the entire staff were friendly and welcoming. After discussing the kind of cut I wanted, she made a few recommendations based on my hair type. She really took the time to make sure the cut/​style was perfect. Overall a super relaxing and satisfying experience in a beautiful space. I’ll definitely be back.

5 stars for Barbara!
Honest and Trustworthy. 2 traits most hair dressers are not. She tells you what it is… and baby, you better listen to her! This girl knows what she’s doing.

Wonderful cut by DeAndre!!! Really great experience, I would absolutely recommend Self Salon.

Got a haircut from Iris yesterday and I love it!
It was my first time going to Self. I have really long hair and every time I get my hair cut it’s too short. But finally I got a great cut and it was exactly how much hair off I asked for! My hair feels lighter and looks smooth and beautiful.
The salon is clean and elegant and I love the products they used on my hair. I was also in an out in an hour! Will absolutely be coming back!

You know you walk in somewhere and know they’ll take care of you and give you the look you want? That’s how I felt walking in Self. The name is a little silly, but the girls are sweet. Iris gave me a bang cut and blowout, and I felt amazing! I knew I was in good hands, and the small change made a huge difference than say, a cut. Thanks so much guys!

Acasia rocks! I went to her for my yearly cut (I am pretty lazy about my hair) and she did a beautiful job and was a total sweetheart. She also sold me on some R+Co dry shampoo paste and it smells so good!

i was given a pretty horrible cut/​color here. the stylists were very rushed and did not make my hair look at all like the picture I showed in the beginning of the appointment. I asked for some of my original color to be left at the tips but this didn’t happen, the color I was given has much more red in it than I wanted and is way too dark, and the cut left my hair looking really awkward with very little layering and bad bangs. the styling was half completed and I left the salon with frizzy hair. I wish the appointment was less rushed overall and I might have gotten what I wanted because the stylists seemed to know what they were doing… oh well. hair grows.

It had been a long time since I’d coloured my hair, about 10 years to be exact. I was a little bit nervous about doing something new with it. Megan did some hair painting and blow out (which is no small feat, I have curly hair and a lot of it) and she did a brilliant job. She communicated well, explained what she was doing and gave some great suggestions. I love my hair!

I was dedicated to my previous stylist for years so, ever since she moved to San Fran, finding a replacement has been hard! That is, until now. I had my hair colored and cut by Iris and, after 2 years of experimenting, finally knew I had found my new stylist. She took care to understand what I wanted, offered suggestions and engaged in a real dialogue to help me reach the best possible hair outcome. I love my hair! Iris rocks.

I honestly couldn’t wait to come home and write a nice review about my experience at self.
I’ve been seeing the same person for about 15 years and she’s amazing. I decided however to go for a change and give self a shot since Its in my neighborhood.
First of all its a really beautiful space. Clean, airy, smells amazing. The staff was so friendly off the bat. I felt like I was meeting friends instead of someone who was going to just do my hair.
The wash felt great. The gentleman who did the wash was also so kind, warm friendly and he did an awesome job.
Now. To business…
The hair cut.
I was lucky enough to have Barbra cut my hair.
From the start she was informed and confident and explained everything she was going to do and why she was going to do it.
Beyond that watching her cut my hair I felt like I was watching Picasso paint. She took her time and went through what felt like every strand of hair.
She kept in mind that I don’t blow dry my hair. Honestly when it was wet I loved it.
She spent so much of her time blow drying and making sure it looked perfect. I truly felt like a celebrity.
I ended up buying some of the product she used (I plan on going back for more when my finances are a little better)
I noticed that people mentioned that their services were a little on the expensive side. I have to disagree with that. I think the prices are extremely fair considering the cut and service you get here.
This was truly a great haircut experience. And I will be back for ALL of my future hair needs.

Acasia Rose gave me such a wonderful haircut and was so pleasant to talk to. My hair feels totally renewed!
I have fine, often limp hair, and it can be difficult for my bangs to have that oomph/​not get all piecey and sad looking. I’m not sure how she did it but she cut my bangs so expertly that they feel full but also totally natural and feminine. I’m so glad I came by!

I was looking for some good place after my hair got butchered last time.
I’m in love with this place. Very chic, stylish and simple!
Barbara cut my hair, it took her 30 mins (cut, wash, hair blow). I didn’t have to spend hours in the chair as I usually do.
Super happy!