Mauricio Hair Studio

I wanted to love Mauricio’s I really did. Everything about it was right up my alley. I made the switch to a more natural life about a year ago. I found myself constantly toting my natural products back and forth to hair appointments. My sister told me about Mauricio’s and I thought this is perfect! Gilt had some vouchers available for different treatments which was perfect since I was still a little apprehensive about trying a new place. I bought myself the balayage treatment and a hair cut for my mother. I arrived to my appointment an hour early (I called ahead to let them know) because I knew the process of dyeing hair is a long one (been dyeing my hair for about 14 years). I thought getting there early would give them time to do a good job without feeling rushed as my original appointment was at 5:30 and they close at 8. You know how there are some places where you use a groupon or a gilt voucher and you don’t feel weird. Then there are others where you feel as though you are asking for handouts. After sitting down with my hairstylist I found the latter to be true. He quickly (and I mean quick as a fox) heard me out as I explained and showed him pictures of what I wanted. He then went off and was chatting with some of the staff. I can’t be sure it was him but two seconds before he walked over I heard someone say wish me luck. Gee thanks! I was already worried about how quickly he «listened» to what I wanted but I told myself maybe he didn’t say that. He’s a professional and I trust him. Long story short I was rushed through. He barely came back to me as he was styling a different client and kept delegating to the rest of the staff what to do with me. I don’t understand why I booked an appointment if I barely had time with my stylist. At one point, I had to remind him I needed the bleach taken out. To no one’s surprise, my hair didn’t come out like the pictures or like how I said I wanted it. The color was too light. I wanted to love it. I tried. My boyfriend loves it but it wasn’t what I asked for. I will not go back there after the rush job I received. I would’ve at least been satisfied, had my color at least turned out the way I wanted and the staff wasn’t trying to convince me that I looked divine (I think my face gave me away). The cherry on top was the blow out that left my hair a mess right on top. You know the part everyone sees. To my stylists credit he did cut my mom and my sisters hair and both haircuts turned out fantastic. Maybe cutting is his strength and not dyeing. Also they both went around noon when the staff wasn’t trying to rush out the door.

5 stars is an easy choice here.
Having tried every barber south of 34^th street (and having found some talented ones!), I always felt that there was something left to be desired when leaving the barber shop. Though they were skilled with scissors or had charming personalities, I never quite got what I wanted out of a cut, despite bringing in pictures.
So I changed tactics and came to Mauricio, who as a stylist, and not a barber, nailed it on the first try and gave me a couple styling tips to think about to manage my frizzy mess during a humid summer.
The receptionist was incredibly charming, and the space, unlike most barbershops and salons, was relaxed and intimate, not loud and full of hustle-​bustle.
New long-​term client here.

Mauricio is so sweet. His follow up and customer service is how all businesses should be run! He brought me in and completely fixed my hair to exactly how I wanted it to look. Thanks so much Mauricio!

I love this place! Best hair studio ever!
Mauricio did a great job with my hair, love my balayage!!!

I posted a few months ago when i got my Balayage done but I had to post again. I got a Keratin done the first week in August and my hair is still amazing almost four months later. This is the longest keratin has lasted in my hair and i have been doing it for more than five years. This place is AMAZING.

Had a blowout with Andres M. and it was amazing! He did such a great job. Best blow out ever.
The salon is small and private with only non-​toxic products.

I just got my hair color correction done today and I must say that this place is great.
I actually got my hair color done somewhere else about a month back n I was really unhappy with it as it didn’t blend with my natural color well. I read the reviews about this place n thought of giving it a try.
Marvin attended me and he is a great guy. He pays attn to what is the problem and how exactly u want your hair to be. I must say his hand have magic. He is very detailed and very patient while listening and during the whole process. Everyone in this place really give time to u to make ur hair look as per ur expectation, they don’t just rush u out. He did my highlights plus color and it looked amazing. I couldn’t believe it that my hair looked so good and the highlights were perfectly blended now. I have been looking for a good hair salon for almost 2 yrs now and very happy to find it now.
I will definitely go back to this place. Thanks Marvin. I Highly recommend this place.

I have gotten both cut and balayage done by Mauricio twice already and both times he did such an amazing job! I’ve been looking for the perfect stylist since I’ve moved to NYC over 3 years ago and I can finally say he’s «the one»! :) He’s able to achieve the most natural color that complements my skin-​tone and also blends the highlights perfectly! The cut is so great that I barely have to do anything to my hair for it to fall perfectly even without styling (which is a sign of a great stylist!). I also love that the salon uses only non-​toxic products– this was the main reason I decided to try this salon out for the first time and I’m so happy I did! Besides the awesome results, I also really love the serene vibe of the salon and Mauricio’s attentive and warm personality. Looking forward to my next appointment!

Bar none, the BEST, Elite, Boutique salon in NYC. Not only is it an esthetically beautiful, Organic salon with lots of vegan and conscious products, but the staff is super professional, very knowledgeable, friendly, and you know that you are the most important person to them when in their chair. I’ve been seeing Mauricio for many years and I ALWAYS receive crazy amount of complements on my hair cut and color. Located in a top floor of a high rise building in Madison Square Park/​Flat Iron that has great views as well… Can’t say enough good. GO!!!

I’ve been seeing Mauricio for a few years now — he is hands-​down the best stylist I’ve ever seen. He listens and is intuitive about what will both look good on you and be a good fit with your lifestyle. And he is a sweetheart.

Beautiful atmosphere! Talented colorist and friendly environment. The place is so zen I did not want to leave. Marvin did an awesome job with my highlights

For me I think it was very expensive! ESP since the website says a price range and my cut was way more. Will not be going back, fortunate for me there’s other organic salons in nyc.

The energy of Mauricio’s Salon is thoughtful and free flowing with many natural elements, sunlight hitting just the right spots, and an esthetic that celebrates the earth as our first source of beauty. Just standing in the space will be sure to ground you and forget the loud bustle behind the serene walls. Marvin’s energy was so resonating and he reminded me of the art form that hair styling can take when the artist is truly guided by his heart. The entire process was heart-​centered, thus he avoided the capitalistic, ego-​driven exchange that a hair appointment can often become, especially in NYC. When I was in his chair, his only priority was to make me feel beautiful which he accomplished simply by the way he treated me. He listened to me as his equal and unified both of our visions to accomplish my hair goals. As he cut my hair, I could feel the passion and love for his craft oozing from his fingers as he delicately cut layer upon layer, and perfectly brushed my balayage highlights with some of the best non-​toxic hair colouring technology around.
Someone once told me that a woman’s hair contains more than just her physical beauty, but is an entryway into her soul. I feel as though my soul was touched by this experience because I have never had anyone treat my hair with such finesse and respect, as though it was their own. Come here for a transformative experience and one that will make you shine from the inside out. Only a true artist can accomplish both tasks. I will never look at my hair the same way again. Thank you Marvin for equipping me with the best hair possible as I walk on my path of being the best me.

One star only for the very zen ambiance.
I would not recommend this salon if you have sensitive skin or allergies to the usual chemicals in hair dyes. My hair is still breaking from the over processing which cost me hundreds of dollars.
Went here for what they advertise as an organic luxury hair salon and left with a chemical cut and burning scalp. They highlighted my already blonde hair — assuring me it’s organic non damaging products but they used bleach ! Then on my roots they mixed the wrong colors so that part of my hair came out bright orange. To fix this they had to put toners in twice which burned and itched my scalp horribly. So my roots were finally more blonde than orange but the new highlighted parts were silver blonde! I could tell they were also freaked out and embarrassed about the end results as they whispered it in Spanish to each other without realizing I understood what was said and pointed to my scalp. However once I got back to the chair, Mauricio came by trying to convince me how great it looks and that my skin coloring goes great with my strawberry blonde hair which is exactly what I said I didn’t want.
To add more insult to injury the person ringing me up had the nerve to tell me the salon usually charges for the toners, however as a favor to me for being a new customer they would only charge for one toning treatment!

I went here for a cut and color due to the glowing reviews and the fact that they are an organic salon. Marvin is a lovely and talented fellow. He took time to talk to me about my hair and was very attentive to my hair needs, which I really appreciated. He really listens when you say you don’t want too much taken off, which is not always the case!
The checkout/​payment was a bit daunting. First of all, make sure that if there is any kind of discount or «special» mentioned on their website, you are very clear. When I made my appointment over the phone, I mentioned the ‘Valentine’s Day’ special email I received from them (I believe 15%) and when it came time to pay it was conveniently forgotten. When I mentioned it again, the woman (who was rather aloof) acted as if it was a burden. There was no breakdown of charges for me to see (I should have asked) and I didn’t want to make a fuss, but I’m pretty sure they also did not give me the online promotion «for any color service, get a free blowout.» I had an idea of pricing from their website, but have to say was surprised that my bill was almost $ 400. When I asked about leaving a tip (I paid with my credit card), the woman didn’t even look up when she informed me, «we prefer tips in cash.» So does «prefer» mean no? At that point I just wanted to get out, so gave Marvin all the cash I had, which was really lame because it wasn’t even 20%, which he deserved.
So overall, nice salon and if you have money to burn (and cash!), go for it.

I found this place via a Gilt Voucher and Mauricio gave me an amazing cut that really transformed my dull, heavy hair into something much softer and sexier. I loved how quiet and cozy the space was and there was none of the pretentious stuff that usually goes on in NYC salons.
My next visit I had a blowout with someone else (I think his name was Marvin?). It was the most painful blowout I’ve ever had– literally my eyes were tearing from how hard he was pulling. It didn’t look terrible but I definitely didn’t love it and there was a lot of product in my hair. Not only that but it didn’t even last a day. I had an important event to attend the next day and I still cringe when I see pics of my hair.
I went back for another haircut with Mauricio and again was totally thrilled. It totally transformed my hair again. I had a blowout at Red Door about 2 months later and my stylists commented on what a great cut it was. She actually said, «I know a great cut when I see one and this is a great cut.»
Mauricio’s prices are a little too steep to make him my regular stylists, although I definitely would if I could. I’ve considered seeing one of the junior stylists there but since I’ve never seen any of them while I’m there, and subsequently their work, I’m a little hesitant.

I was recommended by my friend Olivia aka Organic Oliva Check out her website… there are hair tips posted on her blog from Mauricio.
I went in for a hair cut and blow dry. I had lots of split ends and my hair was extremely dry. He transformed my hair! BEST BLOWDRY EVER! My hair was bouncy and full of volume. I left the salon feeling like a million bucks. I definitely recommend everyone!
Thank you Mauricio!

This is probably the best hair salon in NYC. From the use of all organic products to the amazing atmosphere, and the star of the show Mauricio. I had worked with Maurcio on a few print ads I was photographing and he is a pleasure to work with. This wonderful ability to turn someone into a star really transferred to his business in every way. he is extremely kind hearted and works magic with any hair style, color, etc.
I have recommended Maurcio to musicians, high end clients, and just my best friends. EVERYONE has come away happy and looking amazing. This is the last Salon you will ever need!

My hair looked amazing after my highlights. Amy did a great job and I’ve been getting compliments ever since.
The reason I’m giving the place 4 instead of 5 stars was timing. I think they were overbooked or running late that Saturday because I had to wait for a while to be seen when I arrived. After they washed my hair, I had to wait some more as Amy was not ready for me yet. The whole thing took about 4 hours which is way too long for highlights. Other than the waiting Amy was great and very nice, I would definitely come back to have her do my hair.

Movie star treatment. Movie star hair.
I am usually extremely picky about where I get my color done (as you should be) and I rarely try new places, but I had been feeling dissatisfied with my usual spot (an upscale, well-​known place in SoHo) and wanted to try something new. I found a Gilt coupon for Mauricio’s Hair for full highlights and after reading reviews decided to go for it. I’m so glad I did!
The booking process was simple, booked 3 weeks in advance so no issues. When I arrived I was surprised to find that it was quite small, but it was pristine and very well designed. Not pretentious at all. I now realize that I much prefer the quaint environment to the large 30 chair salons where you can barely hear yourself or your stylist talk.
Mauricio examined my badly grown out roots and made a few suggestions for highlights and lowlights. I trusted him and am so happy with the results. He was able to transform my hair to compliment my skin tone and the highlights looked great. I can’t stress enough how important it is to get a stylist who truly understands the difference between warm and cool skin tones especially when it comes to blondes. It can make all the difference in the world!
2 things I want to mention that made the experience «above and beyond» — 1. the reclining chair for the sink. Most hair salon wash experiences are dreadfull because they put you in the most awkward position. Mauricio’s has a nice recline and foot rest. I almost took a nap. 2. The organic products. No horrible smell that lingers in your hair for 2 days after getting color done! I loved it!
Long story short — I walked out of the salon feeling like Charlize Theron. Thanks Mauricio!