HeadQuarterz

Best stylist ever! Patient and unique techniques makes hair fabulous! Just moved to a new address tho. Located by west soho. A lot easier to find. New address is 229 Mott street. Between Prince and Spring Street.

Have gone here for the past 3 years and they always do a thorough job! Friendly staff and clean environment! Never too crowded; little to no waiting time for a walk-​in is a big plus, especially in this city.

This place is terrific. I had my hair straightened here — it looked great the day I got it done and every day since. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Headquarterz.

It was my first time coming here so I didn’t really have any expectations. But I did like that this place is spacious and clean. It didn’t really smell like a salon as you would normally experience. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty dead in here. I was immediately brought over to the shampoo station and the guy who washed my hair was friendly. He wasn’t hard selling unlike other places where they really want to sell you a service. I think he only asked if I wanted to color my hair but I said I rather not as I prefer to keep it natural. I also enjoyed the little head massages he gave during the wash.
My stylist was Kelly. She was sweet and friendly. She showed me a couple of pictures of hairstyles she thinks I would like. I told her I just wanted layers and some side bangs and she delivered it as expected. The layers were subtle but I kind of like it like that. Overall, it was a good experience

This place is clean. Pretty easy to make an appointment. Their prices are competitive and well worth it. I have been with Steve for many years!
I don’t dye my hair. I have a conservative job — but Steve and Shirley never make me look «boring». They know how to style it right. And it usually last for 3 – 4 days for me. I occ do a Japanese straightening. They really care and take their time to do it right. I am always afraid someone is going to burn my ear off! But they are very careful.
There is a different person washing hair — they had never scour me, spray me or scratch me to death. I think they massage with the pads of their magic fingers. :-)
If you have a long time to process your hair, there is a nail salon on the other side of the store (you don’t have to run outside) and get other things done while the chemicals are working. Try them!

Steve is amazing! he can virtually give you any cut and color you like! he is very patient and will advise you on how to care for your hair and what styles would best suit you.

I’ve been coming here exclusively for any of my hair needs for the last 5 or so years.
My mom has been going to the spa adjacent to Head Quarterz for years so when I needed a hair salon I could trust to do my hair for prom, she recommended them because they do the hairstyling for the Miss Chinese New York beauty pageants.
When I first started going to Head Quarterz, Ken was my stylist. He was the one that watched my hair go from below my boobs (ala high school) to the bob-​style I have now. He was the only one I trusted to cut my hair — I am very picky about the exact length I want the bob to be. When he left, I was a bit upset and lost. A hair stylist is someone you build a relationship with over time and every time you walk into the salon, they just KNOW what you want without you even having to explain how short or in what style you want your hair cut.
I got my first After-​Ken-​Left cut from one of the woman stylists here and was pretty dissatisfied. After that first initial cut, I told myself I would give them one more chance. If the next stylist messed up, I was either going to somehow hunt Ken down and follow him to the depths of the earth or hop over to another salon and take the chances.
My second After-​Ken-​Left cut came from the owner, Steve, who did a great job. I’ve been going to him exclusively ever since. It’s been a few cuts, so we’re still trying to build that relationship in which he knows just how short I want it (I’m consistent like that) but I’ve been very satisfied with his skills. He always takes his time and I never feel like he’s rushing from me unto the next customer. This is exactly why I choose to pay the higher prices here than go to a cheaper salon in Chinatown. At places like V Hair Salon, they rush your cut because they have 5 other customers right after you. Here at Head Quarterz, it’s quality over quantity.

Ok at first I went there to do a hair straightening I got sinceI wanted my hair less puffy and straight so the people there are nice and helpful and the guy I did it with look like the chinese singer Hacken Lee. It explain alot of stuff about how hair and how I can turn my hair around to make it less puffy and better quality, the amount I spent doing this and some conditioning treatment was not cheap. The thing that turned me off from coming here again was how after one hair treatment was wearing off my hair again started to be somewhat puffy and frizzy which I greatly was nervous about and went immediately to try to get it fixed but nope the guy I worked with before said it was fine and wasn’t that bad which I was thinking what dont u see anything and he was like if it continues then come again. But I thought deeply about it and really needed to get it fixed because my hair especially the top layers were frizzy along with spilt ends and hair breakage. I decided no more deep chemical salons as this clearly was and wanted to go for more organic and natural hair products in the salons which I found in this salon in brooklyn, Adelaide salon!

Probably the only place in Manhattan that I have my hair done. I would call, make an appointment for lunch time.
Immediately as I walked in, my hair was washed and then my stylist, Shirly, would cut, style, and dry my hair.
I would emerge with time to spare!
Shirly’s hands are quick and she has been cutting my hair for years… not as often now because I love my long locks. But the price is not bad considering its Manhattan.
For quick and friendly service, this is the place.
I recommend making an appointment as shirly gets booked quickly. But the other stylists are awesome too.

After a numerous amount of times of dyeing my hair, it never seems to come out in the shade that I want it to be. So, a coworker of mine suggested going to Head Quarterz and ask Steve (the director) to take care of my hair.
I made an appointment and once I walk through the door, Steve was there to greet me and knew who I was. I sat down with him explaining what color I wanted my hair and that I would also like a little trim to rid the split ends. He explained and discuss with me the different shades of red and what would be the best alternative for me.
He ended up bleaching small sections of my hair to highlight the reddest part so through the lights you can see the prominent red color. I thought this method was quite genius since dark hair doesn’t absorb light color dyes that well. So instead of bleaching the entire head, he suggested this option.
The process of the entire thing took less than 2 hours and I was extremely satisfied with the results. Steve and his crew definitely knows what they’re doing and the quality and services of the staff are attentive and fun. I’m putting Head Quarterz as my go-​to place for anything that has to do with my hair.

cannot go wrong with the prices!!!
i have med-​long hair… wavy
had an amazing head massage… she took her time made you feel relaxed… so relaxed almost fell asleep… would def go back just for that haha
6 bux more you get a trim… pretty much a whatever kind of cut you want
total was about 36 bux…
didnt «love» the cut… but it wasnt terrible either… im really picky… but i couldnt resist getting a «trim»
next door is a nail salon… so its a 1 stop beauty shop… really not bad at all!

I should say, if you have curly hair and you are not seeking a Japanese straightening maybe this is not the salon for you. I went with the advice of a friend, the wash was great, a fantastic head massage, but when Ken said for the third time, while cutting my hair «Your hair so curly» I had to ask, «have you never seen curly hair before?». To which he answered plain and simple –no. The cut was so horrific that I was searching through my brain what to do through the next day and who to go to to fix it. I will end by saying that Ken did end up fixing it and it is wearable, even tho it’s extremely short, and can only be worn with a straightening iron.

Been going here 2 or 3 times a year for the past 6 years! The last few years I’ve been seeing Ken — whom I love! I have long hair — costs me appx $ 35 for cuts not including tips to Ken & the person who washes (and massages!) my hair. Ken does a great cut and is such a sweetheart! Steve is also great — but he’s the most expensive so if that matters to you — check the price first! Everyone is so friendly, always helping me put on my coat and saying goodbye on the way out. This is my go to spot & so happy to have them in my life for a reliable cut!

Really great for Japanese Straightening! I have long, extremely curly hair (think African American style) and tons of it, so I was really scared to try the process. I read about this salon in NY Magazine and thought I’d give it a try. I absolutely loved the results and I now go to this salon regularly. My hair looks so natural, like I was born with straight hair! I just wake up, comb my hair and go; it’s so amazing. My hair actually holds up well after washing too (It’s not wash and go, unfortunately) but doesn’t take too much effort to fix.
I’ve done the process about 3 – 4 times (over the course of 2 years) and I really like that it still looks good everytime. It never is over –proccessed. The hair cut is always perfect too; They always manage to keep the length but add a little unique cut. Steve and his staff are also very patient and will dedicate as much time as they have to to your hair.
I think the price is pretty resonable for NYC and the massive amount of hair + difficulty on my head. (It was about $ 650 initially for very long hair, past my chest, and over 8 hours of labor. Retouching is about $ 100 less for me.) It’s definitely worth the money. Also, since my hair is so curly, regrowth starts very soon, but I manage it by getting blowouts every so often. The blowouts are great here too and inexpensive. It definitely helps me have straight hair all year long… If you have super curly hair, I’d definitely recommend this salon.

BEST, BEST, BEST Japanese Hair Straightening, Inexpensive too!!!
I went to see Steve Kong who is the owner of Head Quarterz to get my hair straightened. He transformed my very weak head of frizzy hair into a beautiful shiny mane for $ 425. I had absolutely no damage– I had been to someone very highly rated in the west village and they fried my hair for $ 650. Steve has a brilliant method of testing hair to see how strong the formula should be. He also gauges how long to leave the process on based on the heat that your scalp is producing. As brilliant people can do -, he formulates the chemicals to leave your hair with a little wave or make it completely straight. Those other people basted my head like it was a cake. The salon is pretty modest and they don’t bring you hot tea or pretend to want to be your best friend — but Steve is funny, charming and he’s going to make your hair healthier and shinier and much more glamorous than it was before the straightening.

I got my second hightlights there today. Ken did a great job and nice team work with Anthony! Steve is a friendly person too. Overall, they have pretty store, good location, affordable price and great service! A perfect place to go. The BEST hair salon!