Regina was great.



For the past year, I have been relying on Lifebooker to book cheap haircuts at expensive places. The only problem is, the times I can book are odd, and you should tip on the original amount. W/ Lifebooker I felt pressure to go to a different place every time, because a lot of the places seem like their deals are for first-timers. I really wanted to find a hairdresser I like and stick to going to the same place, so I looked up where the cheapest and best is and came across the thousands of great reviews for Astor Place.



Based on the reviews [and common sense], obviously your experience depends on who specifically you go to. So I tried to find someone who was always well reviewed by women, and narrowed it down to a ranked list of who my choices would be. First on my list was Regina, and lucky me, she was working on a man's haircut with no one waiting when I got there.



The place I went before was less than stellar and charged almost 3x the price [though I had a HomeRum deal which made it cheaper]. The place before gave me layers that were way too drastic for my hair type and thickness. I explained what I needed [evening out of the layers] and she knew right away what I was talking about [agreed that the other place screwed me].



I personally don't like being pressured to talk the whole time, and Regina is great if you're like that. She isn't cold either - she just is good at reading what kind of person you are and if you're into small talk or not. She is unassuming and basically blushed when I explained I was going to her based on reviews I read online.



She is definitely popular with men, while she was finishing my blow dry, she accrued a line of 5 men, all willing to wait it out to have her cut their hair.



Note: if you prefer a shiny/posh/modern environment this is not the place for you. It is run-down and "hole in the wall". It is cash only but they have an ATM inside. Not many high-end products from what I can tell, tons of people, tons of stations cluttered with personal effects. But, I think it's charming.

I have written a review before but i wanted to share more.

Mercedes is the best! when you walk out of the salon there is no question that you have been given a style that suits you. she takes a quick glance at you and knows immediately what style works best, and she has proven this over and over. I started with mercedes 2 years ago, and have shared her with many friends, 12 to date with more who stop me asking where i get my cut. If you want creative, stylish, with a friendly and warm person, she's the one!!!

I wouldn't go anywhere else.........

Jose is the color pro,simply the best he mixes the colors

as if making the perfect cocktail for the hair.

Jose is the best!!!! Number 1.

Linda from Jersey!!!