5 Best Hair Salons in Upper West Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 21 salons in Upper West Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five hair salons on the Upper West Side of New York for anyone looking for a dependable cut, color or specialty service close to home. Twenty-one salons were considered, and the ranking comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, so salons with many strong reviews rise to the top. Each entry gives hours, address, accessibility details and the points reviewers bring up most, from curly hair cuts to wig coloring.
#1
Jeffrey Stein Salon at W.86th St
★ 4.9 (449 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Jeffrey Stein Salon at 2345 Broadway opens at 9 am every day and stays until 7 pm Tuesday through Friday. Reviewers mention cuts that add shape and volume to thin, fine hair while looking natural, and stylists who use both conversation and photos to confirm what you want. One reviewer describes highlights added to a wig. Regulars say they return about every six weeks. The entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Fine hair and wig highlights
- Address
- Jeffrey Stein Salon, 2345 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 9 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
The House of Beauty NYC
★ 4.8 (505 Google reviews)Hair salon
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The House of Beauty NYC is at 2197 Broadway, open from 9:30 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends. Reviewers mention cuts and color from stylists who ask questions, make tailored suggestions and take extra care, including for straight hair kept short. Several describe a welcoming staff and returning over multiple years. The salon lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet, and is open seven days a week.
Best for: Consistent cuts and color
- Address
- 2197 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#3
LaVeli Salon
★ 4.8 (410 Google reviews)Hair salon
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LaVeli Salon at 111 W 72nd St is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention a friendly, organized front desk, a smooth check-in and success walking in for a haircut after work without an appointment. They also describe thorough, relaxing shampoos with head and neck massages, and color from a stylist who knows their texture. The salon has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Walk-in cuts after work
- Address
- 111 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–7 pm
#4
Theater Hair Salon
★ 4.9 (170 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Theater Hair Salon at 671 Amsterdam Ave is open Tuesday through Saturday, closing at 7:30 pm on weekdays, and is closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers describe a small, personal salon run by a friendly, professional pair, with cuts that bring out the shape of wavy and curly hair. Several say they have returned for many years, even after moving away. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Wavy and curly haircuts
- Address
- 671 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9:30 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
#5
Salli B Salon
★ 4.9 (138 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Salli B Salon at 250 W 88th St is open every day, from 9 am on Saturday and until 7 pm most days. Reviewers mention natural, dimensional color matched to skin tone and cuts for in-between wavy and curly textures, with some clients returning for years. They describe a relaxing atmosphere, clean facilities and a kind team. The salon lists wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Best for: Dimensional color and curls
- Address
- 250 W 88th St, New York, NY 10024, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 9:30 am–6 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 21 salons in Upper West Side, 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, Jeffrey Stein Salon at W.86th St opens at 9 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?
Jeffrey Stein Salon at W.86th St ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 449 reviews. The House of Beauty NYC is second at 4.8 from 505 reviews.
Which salons in Upper West Side, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Theater Hair Salon, at 7:30 pm.
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