5 Best Hair Salons in Hell's Kitchen, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 14 salons in Hell's Kitchen, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists hair salons in Hell's Kitchen, New York for anyone looking for a cut, color, perm or blowout in the neighborhood. Fourteen qualifying salons were considered, and the five here are ranked by Google rating weighted by how many reviews each has received. Every entry gives opening hours, address, booking details where listed, and the services and experiences reviewers mention most, including less favorable comments where they appear.
#1
Timothy John's Salon NYC
★ 4.8 (665 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Timothy John's Salon NYC at 888 8th Ave opens as early as 8 am on Wednesday to Friday and closes at 8 pm on weekdays. Reviewers mention careful cuts and blowouts, stylists who work from inspiration photos, experience with Asian hair, and visits that improved the condition of their hair. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are accepted. It is listed as LGBTQ+ friendly, a transgender safe space and good for kids.
Best for: Cuts and blowouts for events
- Address
- 888 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 11:30 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 11:30 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#2
Nica & Sam Hair Salon
★ 4.8 (644 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Nica & Sam Hair Salon at 875 8th Ave is open every day, from 9:30 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends, until 7:30 pm. Reviewers mention a clean, comfortable space and stylists who tailor a cut to each person's hair. Feedback is mixed, though: some clients describe being assigned a different stylist than booked and receiving a cut they did not ask for. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Tailored cuts, booked by stylist
- Address
- 875 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 10 am–7:30 pm; Sun 10 am–7:30 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
#3
West Vibe
★ 4.8 (603 Google reviews)Hair salon
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West Vibe is a hair salon at 352 W 46th St, open daily from 9 am, until 8 pm on weekdays and 7 pm on weekends. Reviewers mention long-time loyal clients, soft natural-looking perms, low-maintenance highlights without harsh lines, and balayage that blends well as it grows out. Several describe stylists who listen closely to what the client wants. Google does not list extra attributes for this salon.
Best for: Perms, highlights and balayage
- Address
- 352 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–7 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#4
David Ryan Salon
★ 4.8 (407 Google reviews)Hair salon
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David Ryan Salon at 429 W 46th St is closed Sunday and Monday and opens at 10 or 11 am on other days. Reviewers mention shag and curly cuts for dyed and alternative styles, a quick 1960s updo before a Broadway show, and help with a major length change. Some call it pricey, and one client reports a cut shorter than requested. Appointments are required, and beverages are offered.
Best for: Updos before a show
- Address
- 429 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–7 pm; Wed 11 am–7 pm
#5
HKS HimitsuKichi Salon
★ 4.8 (204 Google reviews)Hair salon
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HKS HimitsuKichi Salon is a Japanese-style salon on the third floor at 144 W 46th St, closed Mondays and open from 11 am on other days. Reviewers mention precise cuts for thin or frizz-prone hair, color, a head spa with scalp analysis and blowout, relaxing head massages at the shampoo bowl, and Japanese straightening. Appointments are required, and the salon accepts credit and debit cards.
Best for: Japanese cuts and head spa
- Address
- 144 W 46th St #3F, New York, NY 10036, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 14 salons in Hell's Kitchen, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Hair salon”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Timothy John's Salon NYC opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
Timothy John's Salon NYC ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 665 reviews. Nica & Sam Hair Salon is second at 4.8 from 644 reviews.
Which salons in Hell's Kitchen, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Timothy John's Salon NYC, at 8 pm.
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