5 Best Salons in Lower East Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 45 salons in Lower East Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five salons connected to the Lower East Side in New York, covering haircuts, colour work and nail care. It is for anyone choosing a new stylist or nail technician nearby. Forty-five qualifying businesses were considered and ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one, so places with many consistent reviews rise to the top. Addresses are included because a couple sit a short trip from the neighbourhood.
#1
MEY New York
★ 5 (1,441 Google reviews)Hair salon
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MEY New York is a hair salon at 90 E 3rd St, open 11 am to 7 pm every day except Wednesday. Appointments are required. Reviewers describe a small, calm shop with trees visible from the hair wash area, stylists who take time to understand the cut you want, and care taken with sensitive scalps. The salon also does nails, and reviewers praise precise, detailed nail art. Cards and mobile payments are accepted.
Best for: Careful haircuts and nail art
- Address
- 90 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–7 pm; Mon 11 am–7 pm; Sat 11 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–7 pm; Wed Closed
#2
Fox & Jane Bowery
★ 4.9 (1,064 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Fox & Jane Bowery is a hair salon at 223 Grand St, open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. Reviewers focus on colour work, including lived-in blonde looks and growing out high-maintenance platinum. They mention clear explanations, realistic expectations, honest advice, and gentle handling of thin hair during dyeing. Several say they returned to the same stylist, which they rarely do elsewhere. The entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Lived-in blonde colour
- Address
- 223 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–7 pm
#3
THREE DEGREES SALON
★ 4.9 (392 Google reviews)Hair salon
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THREE DEGREES SALON is an Asian-owned hair salon at 204 E 6th St, open daily from 9 am to 7 pm. It recommends appointments but also accepts walk-ins. Reviewers mention shaggy and jellyfish cuts, full colour and cut services, barber-style haircuts, useful styling tips, and detail-oriented stylists at a reasonable price. Beverages are offered, and the salon has gender-neutral restrooms and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Best for: Cuts, colour and walk-ins
- Address
- 204 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–7 pm
#4
Polished NYC
★ 4.9 (386 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Polished NYC is a women-owned nail salon on the fifth floor at 108 Greenwich St, open until 8 pm on weekdays. Reviewers mention Russian manicures, hard gel, careful cuticle work and natural, clean looks, with one client noting gentle care for sensitive nail beds. Some reviews flag misses, such as gel not fully removed or nail art that fell short. It takes appointments and walk-ins, has Wi-Fi, and is listed as good for kids.
Best for: Russian manicures and gel
- Address
- 108 Greenwich St 5th Floor, New York, NY 10006, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–8 pm; Mon 9:30 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 9:30 am–8 pm; Tue 9:30 am–8 pm; Wed 9:30 am–8 pm
#5
Maeve In June
★ 4.9 (323 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Maeve In June is a hair salon at 154 Orchard St, open until 8 pm on weekdays and until 7 pm on weekends. Reviewers point to its blonding work, including highlights, long layers and smoky grey tones, and say hair feels healthy afterward. Others mention trims and styling for stubborn hair. Several regulars say they have kept coming back for years and describe a welcoming atmosphere in the salon.
Best for: Blonde highlights and grey tones
- Address
- 154 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 10 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 45 salons in Lower East Side, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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, THREE DEGREES SALON 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?
MEY New York ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 1,441 reviews. Fox & Jane Bowery is second at 4.9 from 1,064 reviews.
Which salons in Lower East Side, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Polished NYC, at 8 pm.
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