5 Best Salons in New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 209 salons in New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five salons in New York NY, covering a barbershop, a hair and nail salon, and beauty studios known for Russian manicures. It is meant for anyone choosing a place for a haircut, color, manicure or pedicure. The ranking is fixed and comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, among 209 businesses across the city with at least 300 reviews. Each entry covers hours, address, practical details like appointments and payment, and what reviewers mention about their visits.
#1
Made Man Barbershop NYC Greenwich Village Barbers
★ 5 (1,946 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Made Man Barbershop is at 60 E 8th St in Greenwich Village, near the 8th Street train stop. It opens at 8:30 am on weekdays and Saturdays and at 10 am on Sundays. Reviewers describe a clean, bright, modern space with a calm feel, and barbers who take time to understand the cut you want and explain how your hair works. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Careful men's haircuts downtown
- Address
- 60 E 8th St, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 8:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 8:30 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 8:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am–7:30 pm
#2
MEY New York
★ 5 (1,441 Google reviews)Hair salon
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MEY New York is a small hair salon at 90 E 3rd St, open 11 am to 7 pm and closed Wednesdays. Appointments are required. Reviewers describe a calm space with trees visible in the back during the hair wash, and stylists who listen closely and pay attention to details like a sensitive scalp. Nail services are also mentioned, with reviewers praising precise, refined nail art. Cards and mobile payments are accepted.
Best for: Precise 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
#3
Darlings Beauty Lab
★ 5 (751 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Darlings Beauty Lab is a nail salon at 42 W 28th St, open from 9 am on weekdays and 9:30 am on weekends until 8 pm. It identifies as women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly, with Wi-Fi, beverages and wheelchair access. Appointments are required. Reviewers mention four-hand mani-pedi combos, easy booking and a very clean, quiet salon, and some say manicures lasted for weeks. One reviewer with sensitive nails had a poor experience.
Best for: Long-lasting manicures
- Address
- 42 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9:30 am–8 pm; Sun 9:30 am–8 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#4
Amaryllis House of Beauty
★ 4.9 (2,794 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Amaryllis House of Beauty is at 2370 Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. It is closed Saturdays, closes at 5 pm on Fridays and at 8 pm on other days. Reviewers mention Russian manicures and pedicures, sterile or new tools for each customer, and complimentary drinks and snacks. One reviewer notes that the location also offers laser, permanent makeup and lash services. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly and knowledgeable.
Best for: Russian manicure and pedicure
- Address
- 2370 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat Closed; Sun 9 am–8 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#5
Bon Bon Salon
★ 4.9 (2,438 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Bon Bon Salon is at 353 Lexington Ave and opens at 9 am most days, 10 am on Sundays. It identifies as women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly, and takes both appointments and walk-ins. Reviewers mention haircuts that suit particular clients, including teenagers, deep conditioning treatments for dry hair, and balayage preceded by a detailed consultation. Paid street parking is nearby and cards and mobile payments are accepted.
Best for: Balayage and hydration treatments
- Address
- 353 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 209 salons in New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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, Made Man Barbershop NYC Greenwich Village Barbers opens at 8:30 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?
Made Man Barbershop NYC Greenwich Village Barbers ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 1,946 reviews. MEY New York is second at 5 from 1,441 reviews.
Which salons in New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Darlings Beauty Lab, at 8 pm.
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