Where can I get an affordable, stylish curly haircut in NJ/NY?

October 15, 2014 1:52 PM

Hey Internet. I want to get my long, thick, curly hair cut for less than $100, preferably closer to $50, in NYC, Brooklyn, or NJ (northern/central). Help?

I live in central NJ, and I go into NYC/Brooklyn once a week. I am willing to do northern NJ if it's near public transportation.

Thanks for your help!

posted by topoisomerase to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (8 answers total)

I hope you don't mind that I'm going to recommend a cut and approach but not a stylist (though if you come out here to Seattle I have a great one for you.) Chin length to shoulder length are great cuts for hair like ours. And I'd recommend looking for someone who not only does well on Yelp but who has curly hair themselves.
posted by bearwife at 2:41 PM on October 15, 2014

I have wavy/curly Problem Hair that I've been getting cut by Frank at BBC Salon in Tenafly for years. I think he charges $65. And, it's a block away from the NJ Transit bus stop.
posted by i_am_a_fiesta at 2:48 PM on October 15, 2014

Best answer: Devachan in SoHo seems to be the canonical answer for curly hair, though they are on the more expensive end of your budget-- I think they start at $80 and go up from there. I've looked into getting my hair cut there but have never gone.

I go to Mousey Brown in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. My hair is more wavy than curly but I always feel like I've gotten good haircuts there; they definitely cater to people who want to keep the natural texture of their hair and not have to deal with heat styling every day. Their basic shampoo + haircut was $55 the last time I went.
posted by matcha action at 2:50 PM on October 15, 2014

I swear by Devachan, though I live in LA. I got a great cut AND they helped me learn how to bring out the most curl with the least frizz and the least work. When you make an appointment, let them know you want a "junior stylist." Senior stylist's cost more than $80. That being said, if your hair isn't short, you can go every six months, which ended up saving me money in the long term.

Good luck!
posted by thankyouforyourconsideration at 3:32 PM on October 15, 2014

Oh! I almost forgot...Devachan lists stylists who have been trained by them, so you may be able to find a stylist closer to you in NJ as opposed to NYC.
posted by thankyouforyourconsideration at 3:33 PM on October 15, 2014

Ouidad Salon... Patented, trademarked Carve & Slice haircut.
posted by goml at 6:33 PM on October 15, 2014

Blind Barber is great. I go to Alana in Williamsburg and she's given me haircuts that people can't stop complimenting me on. $45 for the cut.
posted by Brainy at 3:49 PM on October 16, 2014

Response by poster: Mousey Brown gave me a fantastic haircut. A+ MeFi; never change.
posted by topoisomerase at 4:03 PM on December 9, 2014 [1 favorite]