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Whistle

Whistle

Hair salon in New York, NY

Rated 4.7 out of 5 (73 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

Whistle has served the East Village since it opened in September 2001. The salon describes itself as explicitly affirming for LGBTQ+ clients and allies, and as a place for anyone who values warmth, skill and care.

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About

Whistle has served the East Village since it opened in September 2001. The salon describes itself as explicitly affirming for LGBTQ+ clients and allies, and as a place for anyone who values warmth, skill and care.

Stylists begin by listening to what the client wants, then shape that vision into a look that suits their daily life and identity. The menu covers precision haircuts, creative and corrective color, bold transformations and clean cuts, adjusted to hair type, lifestyle and goals. Gender-affirming haircuts and cuts for curly hair are offered, along with grey coverage.

Color and haircare use Kevin Murphy professional products, and the salon also sells Kevin.Murphy haircare. The team says it invests continuously in education. Gift certificates are available for clients who want to give a visit.

Stylists start by listening, then shape each client's goals into a result that suits their everyday life and sense of self. The owner wants skilled cutting and color work delivered in a warm, upbeat, easygoing atmosphere.

An explicitly affirming, friendly and relaxed room for LGBTQ+ clients and allies.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Bang trims from $20, short cuts starting at $90 and long cuts starting at $115, including gender-affirming and curly hair cuts.

  • Bang trim $20
  • Short haircuts $90+
  • Long haircuts $115+

Gloss from $55, single process color from $100, double process color from $160 and balayage from $180, plus grey coverage and creative color.

  • Gloss $55+
  • Single process color $100+
  • Double process color $160+
  • Balayage $180+

Face frame highlights from $120, partial highlights from $160 and full highlights from $195.

  • Face frame highlight $120+
  • Partial highlight $160+
  • Full highlight $195+

Blow dries from $50, a gloss with blow dry for $85, and special event styling priced after consultation.

  • Blow dry $50+
  • Gloss with blow dry $85
  • Special event styling Price at booking

An Olaplex treatment for $30.

  • Olaplex treatment $30

Photos

  • Client with green bob hairstyle on a street
  • Blonde tipped bowl-style cut against framed artwork
  • Long hair dyed pink on top fading to blue, a real color result
  • Salon interior with styling chairs, mirrors and ceiling fan
  • Storefront with black awning and whistle sign, bench out front
  • Client with red hair after a fresh cut in the salon
  • Brown hair with pink highlights, a real color result
  • Row of framed stitched artworks on white wall above a bench with pillows
  • Grid of small framed stitched artworks on a white wall

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Gender-affirming haircuts and curly hair specialist cuts
  • Kevin Murphy color and haircare, described as sulfate-free and not tested on animals
  • Corrective color and bold transformations, tailored to each client
  • Team that invests continuously in education
  • Gift certificates available
Good for
  • Gender-affirming haircuts
  • Curly hair cuts
  • Bold color changes
  • Grey coverage
  • Clients seeking a queer-owned, affirming salon
  • Special event styling
Treats
  • Grey coverage
  • Corrective color
  • Bold transformations
  • Gender-affirming haircuts
  • Curly hair cuts
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Single process color
  • Double process color
  • Gloss
  • Face frame highlights
  • Partial and full highlights
  • Blow dry
  • Olaplex treatment
  • Bang trims
  • Precision cuts

Products & treatments

  • Kevin Murphy professional color and products
  • Kevin.Murphy haircare, including RE.STORE, EVERLASTING.COLOUR WASH and SHIMMER.SHINE

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