Seagull Haircutters

I absolutely love Seagull! I have been coming here for the past 10 years. Everyone who works here is extremely talented, friendly and nice. Seagull is a very relaxed salon and everyone makes you feel at home the moment you walk in the door.
Luke has been my go-​to since the beginning. He has a keen eye and most importantly he really listens to you. He took my long plain brassy blonde hair and transformed it into a chic platinum crop. This has become my signature look thanks to him! I couldn’t imagine my hair any other way or seeing anyone else but him.
My white blonde hair is still super healthy and not damaged due to Luke’s care and expertise.

AMAZING!!! Luke did an amazing amazing amazing job on my hair my color was dark navy and I am a beautiful bleach blonde now, Not a money green mess. excellent customer service my hair is soft and manageable. some hairstylist lose sight of healthy hair and Luke is not one of those hairstylist he is by far one of the most amazing artists I’ve ever encountered and I can’t wait to go back in eight weeks for my touch up

Let me start this by saying I literally never write reviews but I had to do something to thank seagull for the amazing job they did on my hair! For years, I had been trying to get my hair the right blonde that I’d been looking for, and Luke mastered it! I’m completely obsessed with the silver/​platinum he did on my hair, and I’m never going to go anywhere else. (Fair warning for those looking to go platinum: the toner in my hair made it silver/​purple at first which looked awesome, but wasn’t too good for a work environment so just make sure that’s ok) other than that, the customer service, products, and outcome were absolutely worth it and then some. Thanks so much Luke and seagull!

Like previous posters, I followed Sarah to Seagull. I call her my fairy godmother, as I always leave the salon feeling that my color was made by magic. I receive constant compliments on it; one of the best ones I’ve gotten was from a friend who hardly noticed I had fantasy hair color as it just looked «so natural».
It doesn’t hurt that I heart all the salon staff and that Seagull’s interior boasts the perfect dreamy shade of pretty pretty pink.

I am so happy to have discovered Sarah F at Seagull. She puts a lot of care and attention to detail in her work, and is always up-​to-​date with current products, techniques, & trends. She has a great eye & aesthetic sensibility, be it edgy, fashion-​forward, or truly classic. In addition of being excellent at her craft, Sarah is a joy to be around– whether chatting about interesting topics or just quietly being, her good energy makes the whole experience perfect.
Sarah is the only one at Seagull I’ve had work done by, but I’ve only encountered pleasant and helpful people at the salon, and after seeing so much impressive work done there, I wouldn’t hesitate to book with anyone at Seagull!

Seeing Steve is an absolute must for balayage — brunette or blonde.
My roommate came in to get the red out of her overly processed hair and he fixed it perfectly. I was doing normal highlights for years and will never go back after getting balayage from Steve, it looks so natural. He listens to exactly what you want and gives great advice as to how the results will turn out.
Haircut is great as well. He kept it long, but shaped it nicely.

I found Shaun and Seagull about 6 years ago when I was scouring the city for someone who was an expert with bangs. Real bangs not wisps. Shaun has never disappointed. I am very comfortable with letting him decide what will look best on me. He is super talented and inspiring. I live in San Francisco now but I make sure I always stop to see him for a haircut when I am in New York. It’s a really fun shop. Very cool.

I LOVE everyone at Seagull! I accidentally left my jewelry after my most recent visit, and Craig (or Greg?) at the front was super sweet to give me a call as a reminder. I couldn’t pick it up until after a few days later, so he kept it safe in a sealed, tip envelope with a note for me. Yay!
The rest of this review is for my favorite Color Witch aka Bleach Queen aka Piggyhuggums, JEANISE. I mean, just check out the pictures I posted. She understands color. And equally importantly, she understands different kinds of hair, and all sorts of swag. I heart purple, but she makes sure it’s the right shade to match my different skin tones throughout the year.
I’ve been a devout Jeanise fan for about two years now, and I will never go to another colorist. Ever. She’s so much fun to be around! Sassy, sweet, gentle, silly, and serious all at once. If you are ready to go through a first-​time hair color transformation, Jeanise is your girl!!!

Finding my way to Seagull’s lead stylist Shaun has been hands down the best investment in my personal appearance that I’ve ever made.
He’s been giving me consistently amazing color and cuts for about six years now.
Colorwise, we’ve tried a lot of things, evolving from balayage to base tone and «non-​highlight-​y» highlights, to my addiction of recent years: all-​over bleach and tone. Depending on whatever my inspiration was at the time, he’s given me a spectrum of warm brown, ash blonde, warm blonde and neutral tones, and has always made each color look flattering on my somewhat olive skin. I’ve asked him for things like «beige hair,» «non-​color,» and «skin-​toned hair» (as well as forays into more traditional gold-​blonde) and he always delivers something transformative and wonderful that makes me feel super pretty and powerful. He’s good, like astonishingly good, about knowing what will work on me and translating my references into reality. I don’t always understand the color-​alchemy jargon portion of the visit on the occasions when he’s formulating something new for me, but it goes deep, always feels carefully considered and custom-​tailored to not just my coloring, but my personal style (whatever that may be at the time) and my maintenance level. He is excellent at listening and communicating, steering a little if necessary and even better at EXECUTING. Since you can throw virtually any music, fashion or pop culture reference at him and he’ll run with it, a visit to Shaun feels like this fun and creative extended conversation and like a collaboration, even though of course he’s doing all of the work.
Re: allover bleaching – I am perennially terrified of looking overdone or part of a trend, or the possibility of my hair breaking off, but none of those things have ever happened in Shaun’s chair. In fact my hair is softer than it’s ever been because he babies it throughout the bleaching process and uses Olaplex, a miracle potion you can put on after color to smooth down the hair cuticle.
I’ve really been enjoying the latest neutral dark blonde, «just like the ash-​blonde swatch in the swatchbook» color he gave me along with the perfectly noncoiffed, perfectly just-​shy-​of shoulder length layered haircut that still looks good and does what it needs to do with very minimal styling – almost two months of growout later.
I cannot say enough good things about Shaun’s talent and what a luxury it is to see a stylist who listens, intuits and translates so well. Furthermore he’s hilarious and knowledgeable about much beyond hair so if you start riffing together, watch out. He is not cheap, but when my hair is on point after seeing Shaun I feel like I need so much less other beauty junk to feel and look good. Seagull is truly an oasis in NYC and you can feel Shaun’s touch in every aspect of the business (he is co-​owner) right down to the excellent hiring of the rest of the stylists who are all amazing as well – I’ve seen Luke and Laura at times over the years for color and/​or cuts, Luke made me feel like a polished lady and Laura gives legendary haircuts for curly/​wavy hair, everyone here will make you look good. There’s no attitude here, it’s professional, chill and welcoming.
Thank you Seagull!

Seagull is a dream hair salon! They are truly amazing and unique. I’ve followed Sarah from her past salons because she’s that good (and she’s a great person). I have wavy, lightly color treated hair and she takes what I have going on naturally and makes it 100 times better. She’s really a master with color and the effect is painterly. I recently had my color done and am super happy per usual. Their prices are typical for cuts and color in NYC but I feel like I receive twice the cost in my results. Thank you Seagull!

Today was the first time I have been to the new location — at first I was skeptical about the move away from the homey little spot on W 10^th street with direct street access, but the new space is amazing! Great energy and impeccably decorated, in that very Seagull way :) It’s super warm and welcoming — I could have hung out in there all day if they let me.
I also have to say that I never imagined myself as someone who would regularly frequent a salon, but a few years ago I got my hair done by Sarah Fenoglio, and I have been going to her ever since. Not only is she a brilliant colorist (I’m in the pastel camp myself), but she is also an amazing person — always positive, fun and great energy. As long as she is doing hair in NYC, I will probably never go to anyone else, and Seagull seems to be a perfectly suited environment. I am extremely particular about the tone and length of my hair, and every time she gets it spot on. If you are thinking about doing something new, I highly recommend going to her!

Topher is the absolute best at taking my fine hair and transforming it into a hot, short do. He takes the time to ensure that my cropped style is textured on the top and real short on the sides. I’ve had perfect fades and undercuts from him for years. And the grow out is amazing. I get compliments on my hair all month long, and then go to him for a clean up when it’s feeling too shaggy.
Highly, highly recommend Topher and Seagull!

I’ve had a stylist for over a decade, but had to stop after moving. I’ve hopped around to new cutters hoping to find one I could make a connection with. For a while, I just stopped getting it cut, due to it being rather disheartening.
I decided to have a fun coloring after seeing someone rock a Phoenix style. I shopped around for an artist who has the vision and the talent to pull it off the way I wanted it. It took a while, but I eventually came across Sarah and I felt she could do it. It took a while to get an appointment, but talent is in high demand.
Upon entering, I was immediately offered tea and after a short wait, I met with Sarah. We immediately hit it off. She completely understand both the color scheme and cut I wanted. Everyone at work adores my new style and that’s saying a lot considering I work for Chase. My only regret is not finding Sarah sooner.

I would follow Topher to the ends of the earth, and so thrilled that he has landed at Seagull! He was referred to me by Pony of Folklore (
) when I switched coasts, and I’m ever so grateful to have become client and friend.
He is has taken me through at least 4 – 5 different styles in the last 3 years, and each one garners compliments from friends and colleagues. Topher is a master of challenging textures, (my own falling between curly and straight, and full of cowlicks) and manages to come up with styles that allow me to tread the line between edgy and true to my core, but not too conceptual.
I’ve also referred both friends and family members to Topher, and he never disappoints!
Go now! Get thee better hair!

First of all, I can’t believe that Unilocal makes you write new reviews when a business moves. Seagull is the real deal, as I’m sure you can read from the other reviews listed on the old space!
Seagull is not just a salon, it’s a place that only hires incredibly loving and caring and kind and stylish and supportive and talented stylists.
I have been to nearly everyone at the salon, and I will say that whoever cuts your hair you will have an incredible experience. I have decided to stick with Kristin as she does a perfect fade on my curly hair, and helps me to feel confident about myself by giving me something that I really like, and that she really likes.
She is amazing, Seagull is amazing, and they put me at ease because a wonderful business exists and does so generously and lovingly and truly.

I don’t even know where to begin. I LOVE THIS PLACE.
First of all, the stylists are all KILLER. I’ve had my haircut by both Shaun and Kristin, and got an ombré by Laura. Each time I’ve felt my hair dreams came true. I’ve had friends visit Sarah and Luke and Topher, and they all leave looking like SUPERBABE ROCKSTARS.
Second of all, the the space is gorgeous and glamorous with beautiful light, and the energy is fun and positive and not pretentious, and the walls are covered with feminist art.
Go for the hair, stay for the love!

Topher is amazing! Cut and color transformation from long overgrown layers and resistant gray to perfection! I could not be happier with my new look!

My life is complete now that Topher is at Seagull. Once I found him a few years back on the recommendation of a friend, I’ve been a devoted client. I have naturally curly hair, but like to wear it blown out; with Topher I get a cut that looks amazing when worn naturally or styled straight. He’s helped me through the awkward bang grow out phase, and from a more angled cut to longer layers. Topher is super in-​tuned with his clients — he has a really unique ability to be able to interpret styles for your bone structure and hair type.
One of the reasons I’m so thrilled that Topher is at Seagull is that I’ve been a color client of Shaun’s since he relaunched the historic Seagull more than a decade ago. Shaun has taken me across the color spectrum and my hair looks and feels like it’s never been processed. Be sure to get an Olaplex treatment! It will change your life!
I often describe Seagull as a downtown Steel Magnolias — everyone there is so warm and lovely. People are talking about art and music and politics and fashion, and the positive vibe is palpable. I look forward to my appointments, especially in thew new space which is STUNNING.

I haven’t had many haircuts at a salon setting and my experience at Seagull was amazing! The stylist I got, Topher, was great at leading me through the whole process. He was incredibly nice and courteous –it didn’t seem like he was just doing forced small talk, but that he was genuinely engaged and friendly with me– he was very patient in going through my options with me, and it seemed like he made the best decisions regarding my style and the daily upkeep of my haircut.
I loved the decoration and vibe of the place, and would definitely recommend Topher to anyone wanting to up their game.

Seagull is a West Village institution, and Topher is one of my favorite stylists in New York City. Finally, all of my hair dreams have come true: the two have found each other, creating an exciting spot for haircuts in the West Village. Downtown cool without the attitude – everyone who works in this salon is a thoughtful, kind, and hilarious professional. Plus the new space is gorgeous. I have always been welcomed with open arms, and most importantly, left with perfect hair.
Full disclosure: I am a hair colorist, so I know from good haircuts. Not only is Topher one of the few people I let cut my own hair, I send all of my friends to him, too. Now that he’s been nabbed by Seagull, perfect haircuts just got a lot more convenient. I am thrilled.
He’s great with a razor and no one can layer like him. He’s also a dream with curly hair, and his blowouts are insane. Don’t even get me started on his barbering skills and short haircuts. He has full mastery over all of the best tools available to cut all types of hair, so you’ll never get a dud ‘do. And most important of all, he really *listens* to his clients, which not all stylists do. He takes into consideration what you want from your hair both in the short and long term, and will talk you through what will work best with your needs, plus the texture and length of your hair. He’s been doing this a long time and really knows what he’s doing.
Plus, he’s a total doll! An incredibly sweet, fun human being who is always a pleasure to be around.
You can count on Seagull, and you can count on Topher.

So I see Steve at the Seagull’s new location, he’s been doing my hair for a years now. He’s kept my platinum blonde hair in perfect condition for all this time, we all know how hard it can be to maintain platinum blonde hair in good condition. My hair is the healthiest & longest it’s ever been all cause of him. So, everywhere he goes I’ll follow. (ha)
At the new location you can expect a fun environment with a very attentive, cool looking staff. They always make sure I’m comfortable during the bleach process which can be a little tedious.

I love Seagull! Everyone is such a delight and so talented.
Laura has been cutting and coloring my hair. I constantly get stopped on the street and complimented.
When I first started seeing her my hair was breaking off and unhealthy from the abuse I had put it through. Laura turned all that around. She has taken my mousey dirty blonde hair to platinum and also different variations of pink pastel –everyone of them a show stopper.

The haircut that Laura gave me continues to look even better as it grows out, which is remarkable given my crazy thick curly hair!
And she followed up with me to make sure I was happy with my cut, which I appreciate you so much.
I literally can’t wait for my next cut.
(Not only so I always walk out feeling gorgeous because of my cut, but I feel special because I just got to hang out in such a lovely atmosphere).
I have never loved a hair salon more.

Seagull is transformational in every way. First and foremost, the cuts are amazing. My stylist Kristin applies obsessive attention to detail in combination with concrete skills and true creativity. Kristin is a great practitioner of short men’s haircuts and fades but I’ve seen her other work and it’s similarly top notch. I’ve learned a ton from her (and former Seagull Carly) about taming my difficult, coarse, thick, wavy hair. I cannot recommend Kristin enough for haircuts, but she’s also a wonderful, caring and generous person that I’m lucky to know.
As if great haircuts and cool stylists weren’t enough to keep me coming back, Seagull is an institution curated with great art (you’ve just gotta see it to believe it), reading material, design and products. But the place is truly reflection of the wonderful people who make Seagull Seagull. They’re all at the top of their game. Just check out their blog to see the edgy yet approachable cuts, colors and styles. It’s always a pleasure watching the other stylists including Shaun, Laura and Luke work. Johanna, Craig and Anjia are knowledgable and kind ambassadors to the world of Seagull. Again, check out the blog to read and read about their illuminating work. Like all great institutions, it’s as if they have a no dummies, no assholes policy in place with regard to staffing.
Before I discovered Seagull I was either unhappy with my haircuts or just meh about my do’s. Since starting getting my hair cut there 5 years I haven’t ever been unhappy, and their stylists have been incredibly receptive to feedback and zeroed in on issues, cowlicks and hair annoyances.
Pro tips: 1. don’t just be client. This isn’t maintenance. It’s your hair – something you and everyone around you see every single day. Seagull haircutters are great at getting at what you want and need, but I’ll wager most stylists aren’t mind readers – open up a bit – you won’t be disappointed. 2. go in for a touch-​up between cuts. They’ll get you in check for a hot date, special occasion or re-​spark that just-​got-​a-​haircut vibe. 3. don’t space on appointments. This applies for every appointment in your life. 4. sign up for the mailing list. In addition to great hair, you’ll get great content.

Sarah has been cutting and coloring my hair for something like a decade. I get compliments on my hair constantly, especially since I took the leap and started doing pastels and platinum blonde. She has seen me through short hair, long hair, more conservative hair, and crazy hair such as my faux young-​Brian-​Eno haircut with hairline bangs. (It looked awesome, long and luxurious in the back.) If I can help it, Sarah will do my hair for the rest of my life. Aside from the fact that she’s a master of the craft, she’s also just a wonderful person and a pleasure to be around. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH HER.

Goddess Bless Seagull!
I’ve been lucky enough to get my hair coiffed at Seagull since the first month I moved to New York 5 years ago. Laura has handled my cut and largely outlandish color, bleaching me every 2 months while maintaining my very long hair which is nothing short of magic. Plus a few key products like Olaplex. My hair is a constant source of conversation and compliments for me on the streets, at work and socially and I owe the length and chicness of the tones all to Seagull and her. Now at their stunning new location there is even more to love, but still maintains the heart and punk feminist soul of the original.
There is no salon full of more talented, lovely human beings than Seagull. If you want great hair and aren’t an asshole, go here.
PS. UPDATE! For those of you who are colored hair girls like me they now carry OVERTONE conditioner which helps your fantasy colors bright and beautiful! I like to let my colors fade but then when I get a tone I like I have to mix color and conditioner to keep it the same so this is a goddess send!

I have been going to Luke for years now and will never switch! He turned my unruly jet black Indian super curly hair into icy blonde statement locks. We’ve also dabbled in some really fun colors like ocean storm blue, bright purple, and enchanted forest green. Best part, my hair has remained really healthy throughout. I get stopped all the time by people complimenting my curls and color. He’s really the best. I highly recommend him.

Luke is a genius.
I went in to Seagull 5 years ago and said do whatever you want– best thing I ever did.
I had a shoulder-​length brunette/​greying curly hair bob. The more he got to know me, the more he nailed everything about me and my hair.
I now have long red/​auburn luscious locks. I have everyone fooled, they think it’s all natural
(Rumor is he’s the blonde expert, well considering someone asked if I was Irish the other day… I think you can say he knows his reds too).
EVERY TIME I leave Seagull I get compliments from strangers as I walk through the west village. Also, Luke’s blow-​outs are perfection that lasts days with barely any product assistance. I certainly can not even come close, and any other place I’ve tried it only seem to last one night with too much product in it– so you have to wash it.
While I adored the cozy old salon, the new Seagull is a fantastic new space and the entire staff makes it so comfortable to be there. I can’t wait to see what new services they add. I’m the type of person that loathes shopping and having someone all up in my business. If I could cut my own hair, I would. But having this chill place to go to actually makes me look forward to my appointment.

Seagull is like my dream hair salon, period. Kristen is incredible, I seriously never want anyone else to cut my hair. I’ve never seen anyone handle a pair of scissors so well. Not only is she really talented, she’s also totally friendly and cool (and cute). like I want to just hang out there after my cut. I actually want to hang out with EVERYONE who works there. This is a great example of how the coolest people in NYC can also be the friendliest, which goes a long way for me. Like could be snobby but they are more secure than that? Which is really relieving.
It’s like highbrow, punk, smart, with the best fashion in a baller space! Five stars!

I love getting my hair done by Steve at Seagull.
I’m Never Disappointed with this Sexy lil French Mans skills.