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SHAIR UNION SQUARE

Hair salon in New York, NY · 3 locations

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SHAIR opened its flagship salon on West Houston Street in the West Village in August 2015. A second location opened on the second floor of East 12th Street in Union Square on May 1, 2018, roughly a fifteen-minute walk uptown from the flagship, and a salon in Greenwich, Connecticut extends the business beyond Manhattan. Some stylists work at more than one location, so clients are asked to check each location's schedule when booking. The salon was featured in Chopsticks NY, a free New York City magazine about Japanese culture, in September 2015.

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SHAIR opened its flagship salon on West Houston Street in the West Village in August 2015. A second location opened on the second floor of East 12th Street in Union Square on May 1, 2018, roughly a fifteen-minute walk uptown from the flagship, and a salon in Greenwich, Connecticut extends the business beyond Manhattan. Some stylists work at more than one location, so clients are asked to check each location's schedule when booking. The salon was featured in Chopsticks NY, a free New York City magazine about Japanese culture, in September 2015.

The salon describes its philosophy as centered on personalized hair care and long-term planning, with the aim of finding what works for each client's hair over time. Consistency and longevity are the stated goals, so that hair stays healthy beyond a single visit. The salon says it aims to offer a high level of service and welcomes all clients.

Clients can book online at www.shair.nyc for the New York locations and Greenwich, or contact each location directly. Free consultations are arranged by email at Shairunionsquare@gmail.com. The New York salons are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm with last appointments at 6pm and are closed Mondays. The Greenwich salon is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm with last appointments at 4pm and is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. A 15-minute grace period applies to late arrivals, after which an appointment may be treated as a no-show and charged.

Products are sold at the salon, and the salon says the products it uses are chosen for their commitment to hair health and quality. Cancellations or reschedules made within 24 hours are charged 50 percent of the booked appointment, and those within 12 hours are charged in full. Prices exclude tax and are subject to change. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted, but gratuities cannot be charged to a card.

Focuses on personalized hair care and long-term planning, aiming for consistency and longevity so clients' hair stays healthy over time.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Women's, men's and children's haircuts, with children's cuts priced by hair length and location.

  • Cut, 12 years or younger (short) $60–$80
  • Cut, 12 years or younger (med/long) $80–$105
  • Men's cut $85–$100
  • Women's cut $115–$150
  • 12 years or younger (short) $60–$80
  • 12 years or younger (med/long) $80–$105
  • Men $85–$100
  • Women $115–$150

Single process color, half-head and full-head highlights, balayage and organic color.

  • Organic color (oway) $25+
  • Single process color $130+
  • Half-head highlights $195+
  • Full-head highlights $235+
  • Balayage $250+
  • Single process $130+

Wave perms and Japanese straightening.

  • Wave perm $180+
  • Japanese straightening $470+

Blow-dries and up-dos.

  • Blow dry $75–$120
  • Up-do $140+

Deep conditioning and a formaldehyde-free keratin treatment.

  • Deep conditioning $70+
  • Keratin treatment $360+
  • Deep conditioning (does not include blow dry) $70+
  • Keratin treatment (Cezanne-formaldehyde free) $360+

Photos

  • Model with wavy blonde hair and highlights in a denim jacket
  • Blonde messy bun with face-framing bangs
  • Model with long wavy blonde hair and bangs in a white shirt
  • Shair logo decal on a white salon glass door
  • Shair business card in a blue glass holder
  • Shair logo decal on a white salon glass door
  • White ladder shelf with plants and magazines
  • Cat figurine holding Shair cards among succulents
  • White ladder shelf and boots by a frosted door
  • Cat figurine holding Shair cards among succulents
  • White ladder shelf beside glass-panel door with plants and magazines
  • Bright salon hallway with product shelves and styling chairs

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Japanese straightening and wave perms offered alongside color and cuts
  • Keratin treatment listed as formaldehyde free
  • Balayage and highlights, with a colorist who works on color only
  • Free consultations arranged by email
  • Three locations: two in Manhattan and one in Greenwich, Connecticut
  • Hair products sold at the salon
Good for
  • children's haircuts
  • men's cuts
  • color and highlighting
  • clients planning long-term hair care
  • clients who want a consultation before booking
  • straightening and perms
Treats
  • hair color
  • highlights
  • straightening
  • perms
  • hair health
  • layered cuts
Techniques
  • balayage
  • highlights
  • single process color
  • organic color (O-way)
  • Japanese straightening
  • wave perm
  • keratin treatment
  • deep conditioning
  • up-dos
  • blow-dry

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