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Antonio Prieto Salon
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Category: Hair Salons [Edit]
Neighborhood: Chelsea127 W 20th
(between 7th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-3741
- Nearest Transit:
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23rd Street (PATH)
18th St-7th Ave (1)
23rd St-6th Ave (F, V)
- Hours:
Mon. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tue-Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
16 reviews for Antonio Prieto Salon
I adore Garrett! The cuts I've gotten with him have both been fantastic. He managed to toe the line between traditional/conservative and something current/fun. He listened to my preferences and styling habits [and did not pass any judgment when I didn't even know what he meant by diffusing it :) ] and I left with a cut that suits my low-key styling needs and taste.
I tend to push it with how long I go between cuts (I am both busy and lazy), but these cuts grow in beautifully. My hair looks as good after 2 months as it did the week I got it cut. I was in a wedding a month and a half after I got a cut my Garrett, and people were gushing about how great my hair was (okay, some credit to my parents for their genes, too).
So, I highly recommend Garrett, and the salon in general.
Kenji is the man. I have been going to Kenji for the last eight years. I left NYC five years ago and I still go to him for haircuts whenever I travel to the City. He was recommended to me as a specialist in Asian hair, but he is great with all types of hair according to my (non-asian) friends whom I referred to him.
He's also just a really really cool guy.
The salon itself is modern, clean, and convenient. But they don't give the amazing massages like Kenji's old salon Hayato and its a little pricey. But its worth it.
I am amazed by the good reviews for this salon, since my experience was the complete opposite.
I have had my color done at many of the finest salons in NYC.
(Sharron Dorram at John Freida, Eva Scrivo, Wonderland in the Meatpacking district, Simadi salon and several independent colorists, to name but a few.
I am stating this, because of all the colorists I have been to, and all the different salons - never once in my entire life, have I had to have my color immediately redone.
I asked for "baby blonde" hair....you know, the kind that is natural looking and sunkissed.
What I got was "Rainbow Brite" orange hair, which looked hideous.
One of the weirdest things about this salon, is their lighting.
It's beautiful....for a cocktail lounge or your living room.
But it's the dimmest lighting I have ever seen in any salon, and it's impossible to tell how your color looks in dim lighting.
I called later that day, after I had seen my hair in some different lighting, and I explained to the manager that I was unhappy.
She said that she prefers to have the girl who originally did the color fix it.
(so that she will learn.)
I was hesitant, but said, "Okay."
I went back, and the girl highlighted the heck out of it to get the orange toned down, and when it was done, my hair looked "Day-Glo."
It is so bright...actually, white - that Gwen Stefani would look like a brunette by comparison.
I am totally unhappy with my experience there.
I should also note that unlike most salons I have been to, the blowout is NOT included with color. (another disappointment after spending all that money.)
Read the reviews here, and decided to give it a shot. I tried the Academy Hair cuts -- went to the salon to book an appointment, and they give you the option of the 3 tiers. They had one person per tier at the time. I choose the highest, which was $70 for a haircut. They put a hold on your credit card for the amount, but you pre-pay in cash when you come in for your actual appointment.
My stylist was Garrett, who was really nice and great. He listened to what I wanted, and then we both agreed on how he was going to cut my hair. He did try to sell me some product and add'l services (think they're required to), but he wasn't pushy about it at all. Overall, I really liked how he cut my hair. Bang trims are also available for $15.
Okay, so I haven't exactly been to this salon, however, my bestest friend in the entire world works here. Pavel has been giving me great cuts for years; in fact, he used to practice on me when he just barely starting out in the industry. I don't even live in the NY area and I always try to wait until I visit so I can have him cut my hair.
Pavel listens to what you want and does not want to disappoint you. A friendly, free spirit, he combines progressive cuts while following the "guidelines" for proper technique. I am not a stylist, nor am I an artist, but you'd have be completely ignorant to miss Pavel's talent.
Call me biased, since he's my friend, but I wouldn't keep going back to *anyone* who didn't give me what I want in a cut.
A beautiful salon with great customer service. If you need a styling, consider Jasellynne. She is talented, flexible, imaginative, and really nice to talk to. I was so pleased with my hair for a formal event.
My only criticism is that the salon's scheduling could be improved. I had styles done on two consecutive days. The first day, my appointment with Gil did not start until 20 minutes late because he ran late on another client. The second day, Jasellynne was prompt but I came with a friend and her stylist was almost 40 minutes late. I hope they can improve this tardiness problem because otherwise this is a really great salon. I'm glad I found it.
Angela Taormino is the color director at this salon and you should not let that title fool you - not only is she simply the best colorist I've ever been to in 17 years of professional hair color (wow, that's almost half my life) but she cuts my hair with a precision and style that I've never experienced before sitting in her chair.
Angela has shepherded me from a misguided close crop grow-out to my signature shoulder length and from a botched "golden" blonde hair mess to sexy, cool blonde highlights.
My hair has never looked better.
Was referred here by a friend (with GREAT hair, I should add) and immediately booked an appointment, spending the 2 weeks before my first appointment dreaming of having the kind of hair that falls, in a luxurious shiny sheet, down my back in ripples. Call me the Panteen Pro V girl.
I was not disappointed.
Jaselynn is by far the most talented little thing to wield scissors in Manhattan. I've referred everyone I know to her at this point. The prices are also not outrageous for a salon of this caliber. I believe around $120 for a cut and blow out. Add $30 if you want the Kerastase treatments (which will make your hair like corn silk for weeks).
Nothing but greatness here. I have only been twice and only to Angela, but she really changed my life. She stands by her work and is honest whether you like it or not. Everyone he is super attentive. Big fan
I love Antonio Prieto Salon. If you're looking for a star colorist, ask for Jill. She does my highlights and this is the best my hair has ever looked! Plus she's fun to talk to, so the time really flies by. I have had my color done at several different places since moving to NYC five years ago and nothing else compares.
Gorgeous high concept and beautifuly designed salon. One of the prettiest I have been to and Frannyonthego has been to many. COMPLIMENTARY blowouts on Wednesday morning at their blowdry class. Brad blowed my hair to salon perfection, call ahead for appointment.
i have thick, wavy jet black hair that i found very unmanageable without the help of styling products and straight irons. i've had trouble with hairstylists before because they don't seem to understand how to manipulate and work with my hair. that was until i met garrett.
the staff is very professional and the salon itself is beautiful. it's clearly well-kept, which is a good sign. i scheduled an appointment through the apprentice program the day before and am very glad i did. not only did garrett understand the movement of my hair, he did everything i asked. i love my haircut and plan on going back time and time again. it was $75 for the cut and well worth it. thank you so much! :)
Familiar story for some but here it goes.... Little girl is born with very coarse, curly hair. Little girl relaxes hair entire life in an effort to have it blow in the wind. Little girl grows up and starts to admire curls and hate straight hair. Little girl lost, moves to NYC, searches for salon to cut most of hair (relaxer) off. Fast forward to young woman finding Antonio's salon and getting the best cut ever! Big kisses to Brian for knowing how to wrangle a black woman's hair. Last week I went and got an amazing color service also. Going to this salon is like going on a beauty excursion inside the city...treat yourself!!!
Great, great, great place. Warm and inviting, but edgy too, this salon is a terrific place to spend an afternoon. I took a chance on this place, because they carry those amazing Kerastase products, and its been wonderful. Their colouring is very good, and their creative director is excellent.
The staff here is super friendly and nice, and they do a great job. I've only gotten haircuts here but I've always been very happy with the results. The salon itself looks super sleek and cool and they have great products. It's great b/c it's not as pricey as a John Sahag salon but you're still getting quality service.
I had my hair cut here. My stylist did what I said and gave my hair shape and movement without chopping off too much length (I am in a growing out process). The staff was nice and professional, the salon didn't seem overly busy either but it was also a Thursday evening.
