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Janet Rufin's Parlor
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Category: Hair Salons [Edit]
Neighborhood: Flatiron25 W 19th St
(between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 627-2243
- Nearest Transit:
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23rd St-6th Ave (F, V)
23rd St-Broadway (R, W)
23rd Street (PATH)
- Hours:
Tue-Wed. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thu-Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Garage
- By Appointment Only:
- No
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6 reviews for Janet Rufin's Parlor
I love this place! I've had two amazing cuts here and can't wait for the next one. Janet is so nice and I love the vibe in the saloon. It's a high class place that isn't stuffy. I love the decor and the skills.
I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great cut at a decent price- you can't just trust anyone to cut your hair!
Thanks again Janet for the great cuts and helping me with locks of love.
This review isn't really for the salon, it's for Reiko who has been my hair dresser for years and has recently moved to Janet Rufin's Parlor. Reiko's move to her new location was a good choice, the salon is large and sunny, and while it is busy, it rarely feels crowded. Reiko was the one who originally agreed to cut my shoulder length bob completely off on a VERY hot summer afternoon. I wanted a short haircut reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn, not Winona Ryder, and Reiko understood perfectly. She dove right in and never hesitated to give me the drastic change I craved. That was four years ago, and I've been seeing Reiko ever since. When Reiko moved, there was no question that I would follow her anywhere. I can be confident that Reiko will always give me exactly what I want, with no lengthy explanation necessary. I believe in trusting certain things to a professional, and Reiko is a true professional. I highly recommend turning to Reiko for a wide array of services, including makeup and hair color. You must try her Japanese head spa. It leaves my scalp feeling clean and refreshed, and my whole body relaxed. I now schedule a head spa for every haircut, because let's face it, I deserve it. Because Reiko is an independent stylist working out of this salon, to make an appointment it is best to call her directly at 646 221 6317.
Amazing place for hair color!!!
I've always been extremely picky with my hair -- either in terms of price or quality. In a city where you can find a hair salon on every block, its hard to pick a place to be truly comfortable and happy with.
After doing extensive research using Allure magazine's salon finder, I had narrowed it down to a couple of places worth checking out. And then I used a secondary means of filtering out those results -- Citysearch. But my work was not done yet.... I had the addresses of two salons so I decided to check both of the places out and pick the one that intimidates me the least. The next day, I booked an appointment at Janet Rufin's parlor.
The name of the stylist who was going to be coloring my hair was Karen, and back onto citysearch I went, "Ctrl+f" -ing for her name. I was relieved to find that all the reviews which mentioned Karen labeled her as a super-cool amazing colorist, so i was able to breathe a sigh of relief!
Saturday morning, I arrived on the dot for my appointment. The receptionists were very nice. You fill out this survey they give all the newbies, and without further delay, I was whisked into the changing rooms (where they had robes in 3 different sizes, perfectly organized) and sat down. The salon itself is small, containing maybe about 7 caramel leather chairs. The interior design was very minimal, but warm and cozy due to the warm palette of browns.
Within minutes, Karen came over and introduced herself -- a girl with style and edge! (I've always been weary of stylists whose own styles do not reflect what they may be capable of) She's super patient and takes her time with your hair. You never feel like you're being rushed (but make sure you allow plenty of time if your coloring process is more complicated. mine took 3 hours).
In the end, my hair was perfect. It was a dark multi-dimensional brown, the highlights were subtle, fine, and added the perfect amount of shine to my hair. Amanda had dried my hair smooth and super-straight without using a flat iron. I felt like I had Jennifer Aniston's hair.. dipped in chocolate.
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i've been a loyal customer of this salon for quite some time now. my hair has changed from that chocolate brown to a sandy brown with blonde highlights.. love it! karen is a super talented colorist and everyone who works here is soo extremely nice.
the last time i went, i stopped by around 5pm on a friday night, just trying my luck to see if karen would be free for a walk-in, and she was! karen, her assistant christine, and the receptionist all stayed late (they close at 8pm, but everyone had left around 7pm because it was a slow night) to do my hair. i didn't feel rushed, and my color came out gorgeous as always. now how many stylists will stay late on a friday night to accommodate a last minute 3-hour color appointment?! and christine, the girl who dried and styled my hair, she was great too, taking her time to make sure every last strand was straight and in place. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
I recently underwent Japanese hair straightening/thermal reconditioning with Sal from Janet Rufin's Parlor. This was not the first time I had undergone this process, but it was the first time I had it done by anyone other than Masako (formerly of the same salon). At first I was nervous about going to someone new, but I'm absolutely THRILLED with the results -- Sal's knowledge, experience, and attention to detail are unparalleled. Although I have undergone Japanese hair straightening for the past 7 years, Sal's results were the best I've ever had. My hair is, of course, straight, but it's also lustrous, soft, and in great condition. Simply put, Sal is a master!
Decent haircut. Rufin was definitely not friendly towards me. I got the feeling my clothes weren't designer enough for her. She asked me in a strange tone...."so...um...do you work around here?" I told her yes, that I worked at a foster care agency. "Oh...okay." Weird. I just got a very weird vibe from her. My stylist was nice enough, and did a decent job. I have to say that Janet did get very friendly when I was about to leave. She came rushing up to me...all smiles...and said "Oh, pleeaase remember to fill out a Citysearch review, print it out and bring it in for 20% off your next cut!!!" (which TOTALLY explains all the good reviews on Citysearch).
I am always nervous to try a new salon but Janet Rufin's was a pleasant surprise. I was looking for a place for single hair color and googled away. Janet Rufin's had overall great reviews. My first appointment was great. I saw Jennifer who convinced me that highlights were not appropriate for me and that I should stick with a single process treatment. This surprised me since the salon stood to make a lot more money from highlights. Jennifer did a great job and I continued to see her until she recently left the salon. Last week I went back to Janet Rufin's and saw Stacey. She was also great. Super friendly and takes her time to make sure her client is satisfied with the results.
Overall the salon is super comfortable and all the stylists are laid back and friendly. In addition to beverages there are always snacks - cheese and crackers, cake, bagels, etc. (depending on the time of the day). The resident dog named Sugar keeps everyone company. Overall a great environment with wonderful staff.
