Headdress Salon

I’ve been to Headdress a couple of times and was always happy with my highlights and cut. Disappointingly, I found the experience in the salon lacked a level of professionalism that I think is important — particularly when a color job means you are spending a couple of hours there. For example, It’s a pet peeve of mine when hair stylists (or any profession for that matter) talk about their colleagues/​bosses behind their backs (but in front of clients). One or two of the staff (not everyone) did this a couple of times I was there, and it’s just a bit uncomfortable for the client.
At my last appointment I also witnessed another client be humiliated for having done a DIY color treatment at home — that is to say the woman’s hair stylist announced to another hairdresser (but loud enough for everyone to hear) that the terrible dye job was not her own work, so not to judge her for it. I felt so sorry for the client — I would have been mortified!
I really wanted to like this salon and might try it again in the future to see if anything has changed. Hopefully this review inspires the salon to improve its professionalism to a standard that reflects its good work — after all, the hair styling was fine.

Erika is the best. She does an amazing job with blonde highlights and her haircuts have been miraculous. The space at Headdress is really beautiful and low key too — I really like coming here… but would go anywhere to stick with Erika!

I got the best blowout by Schielah. Just beautiful. And the products the salon offers are all natural, so I was not left with my hair weighed down. Thank you so much Schielah!
— Noga Delshad

Schielah is my hair whisperer! I have been looking for years for someone who understands my hair and can find the perfect balance of fun and sophisticated. She is the first person in years I’ve trusted with color and could not be happier the results. Not only is she incredible with hair, but she is just a fantastic, sweet, and fun person! Going to see her is always an amazing experience!

Schielah is my blonde miracle worker. I’ve had just about every hair color, and she manages to return me to the blonde I know and love every time. She is super patient and talented. So lucky to have found her.

I moved to NY in March and was desperately looking for an amazing stylist, especially one who could do blonde. Thank god I got referred to Schielah, who’s been making my hair look amazing since. She’s made me hombre, taken me platinum and always gives me the best service and color. Highly recommend!

Best salon in NYC, really great space and staff. After the first time going to Anessa for a cut and color I became a loyal client — I’ve now followed her 10 years to any salon she’s worked out of and love that she’s oppened her own salon. It’s a professional, but laid back space on one of my favorite blocks in the city; the other stylists are equally as knowledgable and sweet. I love coming here and recommend it to both gals and guys.

It is very possible that Anessa is some type of hair-​miracle worker. I stupidly shaved my head 10 years ago, which was a terrible idea given the fact that I have very thick, wavy, frizzy hair. So, I basically was in a constant battle against my hair and its tendency to become either a beehive or a «mess of frizz» as my friend called it for the last ten years, and have had more than a few bad hair stylists attempt to cut my hair with tragic results, so I have opted to cut it myself for the last few years, which I realize now was a terrible idea also.
Then I was referred to Anessa — by her awesome husband, Henry, and she gave me the most amazing hair cut ever. She also took the time to talk to me and figure out my hair routine (which consists of washing and conditioning it and that’s it) and came up with a cut that would be easy for me.
The first time I went to Headress was in May, and I have been once more since — and seriously can’t imagine ever letting anyone else cut my hair aside from the ladies there.
They are super cool and very warm and welcoming and really know their craft. I can’t recommend them highly enough especially for anyone with long, thick or wavy hair. These ladies get it — for sure.
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Anessa the owner and Simone Mangano are the greatest colorists in NYC. Simone saved my hair! from all of the awful colorists out there in NY that take short cuts literaly. She has taken me from blonde to red to blonde to pink and back to blonde. All without damaging my hair. I can also say that she has the heart of a lion. She cares about ppl making them feel beautiful that alone makes her amazing at her job. HEADDRESS is clean proffessional an above all accomodating to guests. Its like a family. I enjoy visits to their space. Anessa is amazing at colors and cut! Their is nothing she can’t do! Pure magic!

I found Headdress in order to reunite with Erika, who used to cut my hair in Brooklyn. I kid you not that I have gone a year without a truly good haircut. I left Headdress on Saturday feeling more like myself and I definitely looked better too. Erika is friendly and thorough, and gives consistently killer cuts, even when I have very little vision for what I want. She also gave me such an incredibly natural looking ombré two years that I haven’t even needed to retouch it. The woman who washed my hair at Headdress asked me if my coloring was natural and I got to say no, Erika gave it to me! For coloring or a cut, I couldn’t recommend Erika enough.

I recently moved to the East Village from CT and as I have had some color disasters in the past (I am dark blonde naturally and get highlights — in the past I have experienced both too ashy (my skin looks green) or too yellow/​brassy.)
I did some research online before I chose Headdress. I have been to Kate twice and she is wonderful. She is skilled at both color and cutting. And she is calm, she listens, and she checks in. She also has super beautiful hair herself.
The salon is pretty, spare, mellow. Great music. Everyone is nice. I also appreciated that the salon called when she was running a few minutes late to let me know. That they value me and my time is very appreciated. I highly recommend.

As most of the other reviewers have said, Anessa is a fabulous hair dresser. My hair is very long and thick. I know I’m a hair dressers nightmare. Anessa just knows how to cut hair! My style looks pretty basic, but Anessa spends about 40 minutes cutting it to perfection. She gives an awesome side bang and thin, long layers. I won’t let anyone else cut my hair. It’s about $ 120 for a cut, but it’s money well spent. Who doesn’t love a great hair day every day? Priceless.

This review is way past due. Erika is incredible, and Headdress rocks!
I first had my hair cut by Erika after a stylist at her old salon completely butchered my hair. She saved it!
I followed her to Headdress, and I’m so glad she’s there. The salon is clean, approachable, and everyone is friendly.
When you have Erika cutting your hair, you can relax because you know you’re in good hands. I have extremely thick hair and she somehow always manages to cut it in a way that leaves me feeling lightweight and fresh, and the layers grow out beautifully! She is the only person I will let cut my hair.
Go! See Erika! You won’t regret it.

I’ve been seeing Anessa for over two years now and I absolutely love her, my hair has never looked better! I’m also getting some color done tomorrow by Kate (first timer!) and cannot wait.

I freaking love this place. This was the first time I’ve paid for a haircut in about two years and it was completely worth it. The products smell/​feel amazing and Kate gave me the best haircut I’ve ever had, plus an awesome color streak. I already made my next appointment and can’t wait to go back.

Do NOT let Annessa cut your hair. My forehead now has a mustache — aka, bangs. I didn’t ask for bangs, I didn’t want bangs and I hate bangs. It seriously looks like an Inspector Clousseau mustache sitting at the top of my head. She tried convincing me that I could sweep them behind my ears but as anyone with bangs knows, that’s not possible. They don’t make it that far.
As for the layers everywhere else, The rest of my hair is all uneven, tangly and hard to brush now. It looks a little like a Cyndi Lauper haircut from the 80’s without the color. Bangs up top and straggly hair all around it.
Worst haircut ever. Especially surprising since it was $ 125 for a place on the LES.

I’m so happy to have discovered Anessa and all the other stylists at Headdress. I have been bumping around for a new stylist for the last 3 years and I feel like I have finally landed on someone who is visionary and creative but also intuitive; she listens to what I am looking for in style. One more reason to love East 9^th street.

My friend Rose turned me on to this place and I cannot say enough good things about this salon or Kate (!!!) She gave me one of the best haircuts I have ever had. By FAR! If you’re looking for a solid cut, you cannot do better than Kate. She can cut bangs too (some people just can’t). I also had the pleasure of meeting Anessa who treated me like an old friend. So refreshing to find a salon /​group of people who are this talented but don’t have any of the attitude that typically goes along with it. There is literally no attitude to this place. Just a chill /​friendly group of people with a HUGE amount of talent.
**only negative: it’s a bit steep price-​wise, but I also had some color correction done — so it may just have been my particular situation. I still gave it 5 stars because I am that in love. hahaha ;)

Love Headress Salon!
I’ve been seeing Anessa for the past 3 years and she is the only person I will let cut my hair! She just understands my hair type perfectly and all my cuts grow out beautifully. I’m so glad she is in this new elegant space with lovely light, and friendly staff!
You are in good hands! No worries!

I hate pretentious salons with a passion, and am so happy to have found Headdress in the East Village. It’s located on a great street, with beautiful clothing, jewelry and shoes. I love the vibe of this salon. Anessa cut and colored my hair to perfection and I will definitely be coming back.