Address: | 57 W 57th St #1106, New York, NY 10019, USA |
Phone: | +1 212-213-8027 |
Site: | gabrielshimunovsalon.com |
Rating: | 4.7 |
Working: | 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM Closed |
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Michelle McCree-Harrison
DO NOT GO TO THIS SALON Especially if you have naturally curly hair! I have used brazilian blowouts as the ideal way to loosen and help manage my curls. Prior to going to Gabriel I had had 3 Brazilian Blowouts that were amazing. I moved to the city this summer and was looking for a new salon. Considering he had great reviews I figured I would try it out. He has a great space and a fancy contraption that helps with ventilation so my first impression was very good. He washed my hair nicely but the first red flag was when he went to brush my mid shoulder length curly hair and started at the root! As he applied the treatment everything was fine but after that he open handed blow dried my hair with out using any form of brush and just made it into a huge mane. He then took out a flat iron and snap flat ironed my hair in tiny strands burning and pressing over my curls. When I asked him if he was going to BLOWOUT my hair hence the name Brazilian BLOW OUT...... He said that was double work and not the way it was done. He knew what he was doing to relax and trust him. Even though the discomfort rung through my stomach the rest of the appointment as he over pressed and heated my hair pulling over my curls 15-20 times per strand without even doing a good job of getting my roots I just closed my eyes and prayed for it to be over. When I got home I had to re touch my roots. THe real worst part was when I washed out my hair. IT DID NOT CURL! 3 weeks later I still have large chunks that will not curl and my roots are the same they were when I went in for the appointment. SERIOUSLY A NIGHTMARE! THEN! I emailed him asking for his help and all I got in return was a nasty defensive email where he pretty much said he wont do anything for me . DO NOT GO HERE! He absolutely DESTROYED my hair. At this point all I can do it cut it off or wear a bun and wait until I straighten it all the time.
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Danielle Amiot
My mom booked me a treatment at this salon upon purchasing a Groupon for the brazilian blowout. The woman who did the treatment was nice. A few other reviewers have said that they dont do a good job with their Keratins and Brazilian Blowouts so I suppose Ill have to wait and see if they are correct - I havent had one in about a year so I cant remember the process at all but it did seem pretty hasty looking back. The treatment took about the same amount of time as a blowout would take. The real problem occurred when I went to check out, however. The salons owner insisted that I pay the full price of the treatment and that I would have to deal with returning the Groupon upon leaving. His exact words: "I dont get as high of a percentage when you use Groupon." I was lucky to have carried my wallet that day (Im a college student so I dont always carry this) because he ended up finally agreeing to let me pay the difference, as I was planning to only bring the Groupon and the tip. As I have prior stated, I had nothing to do with the purchase of this Groupon... It was given to me as a birthday present from my mother. I had no idea what to do because I did not feel comfortable taking his word that Groupon would refund my mothers purchase and I also did not have $250 on me (which I think was pretty clear given my age but he had no problem harassing a teenager). As I said, he finally agreed to let me pay the difference between what my mother paid for the Groupon and the full price of the service. Ultimately, my trip was more of a punishment than a gift. I left crying and am very upset that a middle aged man could be so heartless that hed feel comfortable harassing someone my age for a few extra bucks. Even if my hair turns out looking beautifully after I wash it, I will never return.
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Courtney Grattan
I had an excellent experience at Gabriel Shimunov. I purchased the Gilt voucher for keratin straightening and the salon had prompt availability and worked to accommodate my work schedule. Upon arrival, the salon is small and bright, not hectic or overly loud. I was greeted by my stylist, Jessica, who explained to me the various straightening lines they had available and helped me to decide what was best for my hair. Jessica was well-informed, thoughtful and very personable. Once we decided on the product, she washed me and quickly got to work. With the assistance of another stylist, Geraldine, they had me in and out in an hour and a half. This is nearly unheard of for a straightening treatment, and at no point did I feel rushed or as though they werent taking enough care. Additionally, due to the specialized ventilation system, there were virtually no fumes, which is an enormous plus when it comes to how noxious some of these treatments can be when heated. Garbiel himself rang me up and was very gracious. I walked out with smoother, silkier hair and am very pleased with the results. Overall, it was a terrific experience and I highly recommend it.
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Anonymous User
12/5/2010 WOW, Pleasantly Surprised I recently moved to North Jersey and was in need of a good haircut. I have to preface this by saying that I am VERY selective when it comes to who I trust with my hair. I was pleasantly surprised with Gabriel. He gave me such an amazing haircut. I have long straight hair and I wanted long layers, sounds simple. However, anyone who appreciates a good hair cut understands the difficulty in getting the layers right. He did such a great job and 3 weeks later I am still loving my haircut. I have been all over the place looking for a good hair stylist. I have lived in NYC, LA, Florida, Philly, and although I have a gotten a good cut here and there, he really is the best. Its so rare to stumble upon someone who listens and actually does what you want. I couldnt be happier and I can without hesitation recommend him. On a side note, I paid $125 ( not cheap but in the range of most good stylists). I tried to tip him and he wouldnt accept it. I dont usually tip the owner but I was so pleased with the cut and my blowout.
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Alesha Grant
Excellent in every way. Zero complaints. My hair looks phenomenal! I hadnt had anything done to it in 2 years so it was long overdue but nervous to trust someone to the task. Ashley gave me a cut (it was down to my butt, now its just below shoulders) and full balayage highlights. It looks better than I could have imagined! She is incredibly talented, detail oriented and you can tell she wont do anything she isnt 100% satisfied with, very thorough. Gave me a style also even though it technically wasnt included in the balayage package. She is extremely friendly, and easy to talk to, or not talk to if you want! No forced awkward conversation which is always nice, in case youre feeling more introverted. Gabriel was also there the second time I came in and he is very warm and friendly as well. I discovered them via Groupon but will definitely be back to see Ashley for any hair needs. They offer returning customers GREAT discounts. If you need a new hair place, dont hesitate and come here immediately!