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Ruby Glow Studio

Ruby Glow Studio

Hair salon in New York, NY

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Ruby Glow Studio is a hair studio on a residential block between Amsterdam and Columbus avenues on the Upper West Side, about three blocks from Riverside Park and four from Central Park. The closest subway is the 1, 2, or 3 at 86th Street. The studio describes itself as a luxury hair studio and says it is a top choice for smoothing treatments among NYC editors.

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About

Ruby Glow Studio is a hair studio on a residential block between Amsterdam and Columbus avenues on the Upper West Side, about three blocks from Riverside Park and four from Central Park. The closest subway is the 1, 2, or 3 at 86th Street. The studio describes itself as a luxury hair studio and says it is a top choice for smoothing treatments among NYC editors.

The studio has been run by its founder, Verónica Mendez, who works as Lead Stylist. Services are offered in English and Spanish. Clients range from first-time balayage bookings to whole families who have been coming for years, and children are welcome if the studio is told in advance that a child is booked.

Color, balayage, and treatment appointments begin with a free consultation, and the final quote is confirmed before any service. Final color pricing depends on length, density, and starting tone. Visits are by appointment, booked online through GlossGenius or by phone, and walk-ins are accepted based on chair availability. Cancellations and reschedules need 72 hours' notice, and last-minute cancellations and no-shows may be charged.

The menu covers the full range of color, from gloss top-ups and toners to hand-painted balayage, babylights, foil highlights, hair painting, and fashion or multi-tonal specialty color. Smoothing options include Brazilian Blowout and GK Keratin, and both begin with a personalized assessment of hair porosity and condition. The studio also offers a curly-hair service menu with dry cutting, curl-friendly color, smoothing calibrated for curly hair, and deep moisture treatments.

Gift cards come in any amount and can be used for any service or product. A referral program gives both the referrer and the new client $25 off their next service once the referred friend books a first visit, with no limit on referrals.

Reads each client's hair porosity, texture, and color history before applying any product, and works one-on-one with each client.

Specials & promotions

  • 10% off any color or treatment for first-time clients

    For first-time clients only.

    On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • $25 off your next service when a friend books a first visit

    Friend must book their first visit and mention your name when booking. No limit on referrals. Both accounts are credited automatically.

    On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Root touch-ups, single process and full color, toners and gloss, partial and full highlights, babylights, balayage, hair painting, blonding, double process, and specialty color, plus color correction by consultation.

  • Gloss top-up $65–$85
  • Hand-painted Balayage $265+

Smoothing treatments with Brazilian Blowout and GK Keratin, and a deep conditioning treatment.

  • Deep conditioning treatment $35
  • Brazilian Blowout $350
  • GK Keratin $350

Blow dry and updo or special occasion styling.

  • Blow dry $50+
  • Updo / special occasion styling $75+

Men's haircuts, beard trims, beard color, gray-blending color, and men's color with a cut.

  • Beard trim $10
  • Beard color $20
  • Men's haircut $60
  • Men's color only $65
  • Men's color + cut $115

Shampoo only and a scalp treatment or detox.

  • Shampoo only $10
  • Scalp treatment / detox $25
  • Eyebrow wax $15
  • Eyebrow color $20
  • Toner / gloss $65+
  • Root touch-up color $120
  • Color correction Consultation
  • Single process / full color $165
  • Partial highlights $185+
  • Double process $200+
  • Babylights $250+
  • Full blonding $250+
  • Full foil highlights $250+
  • Hair painting $250+
  • Balayage / ombré $265+
  • Specialty color $280+
  • Bang trim $20
  • Child haircut (dry cut) $35
  • Extension removal $50
  • Haircut (no blow dry) $75
  • Haircut & blow dry $110
  • Deva Haircut $120
  • Tape-in hair extensions $200+
  • Keratin tip hair extensions $250+
  • Weft hair extensions $250+

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Hand-placed balayage, shaped by how light falls on each client's face
  • Deva Haircut, a curl-by-curl dry cut for curly, wavy, and coily hair
  • Brazilian Blowout and GK Keratin smoothing, each preceded by a personalized assessment
  • Take-home routines of products, frequency, and technique for curly-hair clients
  • Full service in English and Spanish
  • Free consultation before color and treatment services
Good for
  • First-time balayage
  • Curly, coily, and wavy hair
  • Smoothing treatments
  • Clients who speak Spanish
  • Families and children
  • Men seeking gray blending
  • Walk-ins when chairs are open
Treats
  • Balayage and highlights
  • Gray coverage
  • Color correction
  • Smoothing and keratin treatments
  • Hair extensions
  • Brow shaping
  • Scalp care
Techniques
  • Hand-painted balayage
  • Babylights
  • Full foil highlights
  • Hair painting
  • Toner and gloss
  • Specialty color
  • Brazilian Blowout
  • GK Keratin
  • Deva Haircut
  • Dry cutting for curly hair

Products & treatments

  • L'Oréal
  • Redken
  • Wella
  • KP
  • GK
  • Brazilian Blowout
  • Milbon
  • Matrix
  • Pureology
  • Moroccanoil
  • Nioxin

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