The 7 Best Hair Colorists in New York City
Wondering where to go in New York for stunning, natural-looking highlights? W‘s editors rely on the best hair colorists in NYC for their shiny locks. Whether you want partial highlights, full highlights or balayage, you’ll find the best of the best on this list. Discover the masters of hair color working at the Serge Normant Salon, Alessandro Mangerina Salon, Nunzio Saviano, the John Barrett Salon, Suite Caroline, Suite 303, and Takamichi Hair.
1Gina Gilbert at the Downtown Serge Normant{: rel=nofollow}
“Gina Gilbert gives the best butter blonde in New York, hands down. Bonus points for being the most chill person, ever.” – Jane Larkworthy, Beauty Director
Cost: Partial highlights begin at $350; full highlights begin at $400
Location: 336 west 23rd St., New York, NY
Phone: 212.879.1000
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2Alessandro Mangerini at Alessandro Mangerini Salon{: rel=nofollow}
“For the best balayage in NYC, I head to Alessandro Mangerini’s chair. I love the beautiful, subtle balayage highlights she paints on. They always look natural and effortless.” – Vanessa Lawrence, Features Writer
Cost: Single process color with hairline balayage begins at $210
Location: 601 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY
Phone: 212.486.2111
Hours: Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3Stephanie Brown at Nunzio Saviano{: rel=nofollow}
“Sometimes I think Stephanie Brown reads my mind: she’s a genius with high and lowlights, and her relaxed personality is infectious. The sunny, airy atmosphere at Nunzio Saviano certainly doesn’t hurt, either.” – Sue Williamson, Digital Editorial Associate
Cost: Highlights beginning at $275
Location: 130 East 65th St., New York, NY
Phone: 212.988.0880
Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4Parvin Klein at the John Barrett Salon{: rel=nofollow}
“I don’t have any gray hair yet but when the time comes, I will be heading to Parvin Klein at John Barrett. Her specialty is natural-looking highlights.” – Karla Martinez de Salas, Fashion Market and Accessories Director
Cost: Partial highlights begin at $230; full highlights begin at $500
Location: 754 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Phone: 212.872.2700
Hours: Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. t o 8 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
5Mauricio Bermudez at Suite Caroline{: rel=nofollow}
“I’ve been seeing Mauricio for highlights for a few years now and I’m totally hooked. His painting technique delivers super natural results.” – Nora Milch, Accessories Editor
Cost: Highlights begin at $400
Location: 65 Greene Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
Phone: 212.431.4400
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6April Barton at Suite 303{: rel=nofollow}
“April Barton is a magician with color. No matter what I do to myself, she is able to make everything blend again.” – Kat Herriman, Digital Editorial Assistant
Cost: Highlights begin at $500
Location: 7 Bond St., New York, NY
Phone: 212.633.1011
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7Sarah Spratt at Takamichi Hair{: rel=nofollow}
“I’ve been on a year-long hunt to find a colorist who make my highlights look truly blended—I’m hypersensitive to the slightest stripey-ness. The secret to my dream blonde lies in the hands of the very funny, very tasteful Sarah Spratt.” – Katie Becker, Beauty Editor
Cost: Partial highlights begin at $280; full highlights begin at $380
Location: 263 Bowery St., Second Floor, New York, NY
Phone: 212.420.7979
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
