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Hairpin

Hairpin

Hair salon in New York, NY

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (9 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed · opens at 12 PM

Hairpin is a small, private salon in Harlem run by owner Megan Reilly. The salon describes its feel as cozy and home-like, and it serves the whole family, from children's first haircuts to adult cuts, color and styling. Megan started her hair career in 2012, after moving to New York City, at Laura Braunstein Hair Studio on the Upper West Side. She worked there for five years before opening her own salon. Visits are by appointment only. Clients can take a free 15-minute in-person consultation, and the salon offers complimentary snacks and drinks during appointments, along with a lap desk for anyone who needs to work during their visit. Color services range from glosses and toners to shadow root and face frame work, custom color, and full color services, and longer services such as upstyling and keratin treatments usually begin with a consultation. The salon sells Unite Hair Care products in the shop and offers gift cards for a future visit or as a present. Smoothing treatments include an Agave Oil treatment and a Cezanne Keratin treatment, both listed as formaldehyde-free, and a scalp Light Therapy treatment that the salon describes as supporting hair growth and scalp health. Policies: services are not refunded, and concerns must be raised with the stylist within seven days of the appointment. Clients who are not satisfied are asked to return for inspection, and the salon redoes hair within two weeks of the original service. Cancellations need at least 24 hours' notice; later cancellations are charged 50 percent of the service, and no-shows are charged the full price. Clients more than 15 minutes late may not receive the full service and may need to reschedule.

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About

Hairpin is a small, private salon in Harlem run by owner Megan Reilly. The salon describes its feel as cozy and home-like, and it serves the whole family, from children's first haircuts to adult cuts, color and styling. Megan started her hair career in 2012, after moving to New York City, at Laura Braunstein Hair Studio on the Upper West Side. She worked there for five years before opening her own salon. Visits are by appointment only. Clients can take a free 15-minute in-person consultation, and the salon offers complimentary snacks and drinks during appointments, along with a lap desk for anyone who needs to work during their visit. Color services range from glosses and toners to shadow root and face frame work, custom color, and full color services, and longer services such as upstyling and keratin treatments usually begin with a consultation. The salon sells Unite Hair Care products in the shop and offers gift cards for a future visit or as a present. Smoothing treatments include an Agave Oil treatment and a Cezanne Keratin treatment, both listed as formaldehyde-free, and a scalp Light Therapy treatment that the salon describes as supporting hair growth and scalp health. Policies: services are not refunded, and concerns must be raised with the stylist within seven days of the appointment. Clients who are not satisfied are asked to return for inspection, and the salon redoes hair within two weeks of the original service. Cancellations need at least 24 hours' notice; later cancellations are charged 50 percent of the service, and no-shows are charged the full price. Clients more than 15 minutes late may not receive the full service and may need to reschedule.

The salon says the integrity of the hair comes first in color services, and it describes its standards as high.

A small, private salon with a cozy, home-like feel.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Glosses, custom color from partial to full, gray coverage, face frame and shadow root work, toners and glazes, and a consultation for planning.

  • Gloss $50
  • Shadow Root Gloss $70
  • Face Frame Custom Hair Color $95
  • Gray Hair Coverage $100
  • 1/2 Custom Hair Color $180
  • 3/4 Custom Hair Color $215
  • Full Custom Hair Color $260
  • Consultation Price at booking
  • Toner/glaze/magical custom top coat $50
  • Half Custom Hair Color $180+

Haircuts with a blowout included, deep conditioning, children's haircuts with upstyling, and smoothing treatments that require a consultation for new clients.

  • Deep Conditioner $27
  • Haircut $95
  • Children's Haircut Upstyling $105+
  • Agave Oil Smoothing Treatment $290+
  • Deep Conditioning Treatment $27
  • Pumpkin Hair Masque $27
  • Rose Hair Masque $27
  • Metal Detox Treatment $52
  • Light Therapy Scalp Treatment $75
  • Relaxer $130
  • Agave Smoothing Treatment $290
  • Cezanne Keratin Treatment $395

Blowouts with iron styling, men's, women's and children's haircuts, formal upstyling, bang trims and fairy hair pieces.

  • Fairy Hair $5
  • Bang Trim $22
  • Child's Haircut $47
  • Blowout $55
  • Men's Haircut $67
  • Women's Haircut $95
  • Upstyling $105

Photos

  • Darkened banner of a sleek blonde ponytail
  • Red bob haircut with layered styling
  • Smooth long blonde hair portrait against grey backdrop
  • Before and after dark-to-caramel balayage
  • Golden blonde layered cut from the side
  • Salon styling stations with mirrors and chairs
  • Salon window station with orchid and promo flyers
  • Styling stations with mirrors and white chairs
  • Salon interior with pink wall and dryer chair
  • Long wavy blonde highlighted hair held up
  • Woman with long brown balayage waves
  • Back view of sleek chin-length black bob

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.meganreillyhairnyc.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Free 15-minute in-person consultation
  • Agave Oil and Cezanne Keratin smoothing treatments, both listed as formaldehyde-free
  • Light Therapy scalp treatment with a scalp scrub, a short scalp therapy and a hair and scalp serum
  • Unite Hair Care products sold in the salon
  • Complimentary snacks, drinks and a lap desk during appointments
  • Gift cards for a future visit or as a gift
Good for
  • Whole-family visits
  • Children's first haircuts
  • Adult color and cuts
  • Clients who need to work during their appointment
  • Planned visits with a consultation first
Treats
  • Gray hair coverage
  • Custom hair color
  • Shine and color longevity
  • Scalp care
  • Hydration
  • Formal updos
Techniques
  • Custom hair color
  • Shadow root gloss (color melt)
  • Face frame color
  • Toner, glaze and custom top coat
  • Gray coverage with permanent color
  • Agave Oil smoothing treatment
  • Cezanne Keratin treatment
  • Relaxer
  • Light therapy scalp treatment
  • Fairy hair

Products & treatments

  • Unite Hair Care
  • Agave Oil
  • Cezanne

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