Rodolfo Valentin

Everything that is the best is always challenged by jelously, but the best is the best and nothing can be done about it.
As soon as I entered such a beautiful cozzy salon it raises the bar on my expectations. Rodolfo is so incredible good that he far exceeded my imagination. HE IS REALLY THE BEST OF NEW YORK. Not only is my haircut the best one I have ever had, he is a gentlemen who listens to your concerns and takes your texture, face shape and lifestyle into consideration when he consults with you. I have been to London, LA, Paris and else with the best hairdressers. Michael is also a great hairstylist. Thank you Rodolfo, you make me feel queen for a day!.

Pros: Everything is perfect here from start to end

Cons: great hair color, superb haircut and affordable prices

Posted 10/03/09

I am a 37 year old woman living in NYC and working in the fashion and beauty industries. Three months after completing 2 rounds of fertility medication (that did not work), my hair began falling out in clumps. I went to doctor after doctor and no one could figure out why. 9 months later, my hair was still falling out and I was absolutely devastated, couldn't sleep and could not concentrate on anything other than the fact that my hair was falling out. I've always had very long blond hair, healthy and beautiful. I'm the girl who stayed home on a Saturday night to do a mud masque and a deep conditioning. I've received compliments about my hair my entire life. As ridiculous as this might sound, my hair was/is big part of who I am, very important to me.

After losing hair for almost a year, I finally found Rodolfo's website and went in for a consultation. I was skeptical as I had been running from doctor to doctor and had also stopped into a few places to look at wigs just so I would be able to sleep at night knowing if I woke up completely bald, I would still be able to leave my apartment. The wig experiences were awful, they looked completely unnatural and left me in tears. So finding Rodolfo was more or less a last resort for me. I regularly had my hair cut and colored at all the top salons for years. What was this new salon for women with hair loss problems?? I was definitely apprehensive and proceeded with caution.

As soon as I walked in the door, I felt extremely comfortable. Rodolfo came over to greet me and I explained my situation. He recommended that I try his "hair infusion". He put in a few temporary pieces to show me how it would look and feel. It looked so amazing that I decided to get 2 sets of extensions. Rodolfo asked me to come back the following day as I had only scheduled a consultation and the salon was very busy. I was so excited about this new hair that I refused to leave until he put them in . . . and so he fit me in that day and it looks absolutely stunning. The one thing I was a bit nervous about is having the extensions pull on my own hair. While I was waiting, I met about 5 or 6 other women in the salon, all upper east side socialites, all with hair loss issues. They had all been using Rodolfo's hair infusion for years and said they had no issues and were thrilled with the results. The hair extensions are attached to your own hair with Keratin and they are attached in a way that does not pull on your hair - TRUST ME!! If I was losing more hair because of the hair infusion, this would be a very different review!

Rodolfo must have spent 3 hours with me. We did highlights and after the extensions were added. I cannot tell you how happy I was and how amazing they looked. I literally felt like Gisele. I wish I could express to anyone having hair issues like me, what a relief it is to know that Rodolfo is here. I asked him a million questions that day - what if I have a bald spot, what if it doesn't grow back over here, what if . . . blah blah blah . . . to which Rodolfo responded "Honey, whatever happens to you, I have a solution, please do not worry". And I believe him. I've been working in fashion and beauty for almost 15 years. I attend many events, fashion shows, etc. I CANNOT be walking around with bad hair!! Since having my hair infusion, I can not tell you how many compliments I have received and I feel so much less stressed and can go on thinking about other things instead of obsessing about how many strands of hair are falling out each morning in the shower.

Rodolfo, if you happen to read this review, I just want to tell you that you have changed my life and made me feel so much better about a very unfortunate situation. You are such a special and caring person. Thank god I found you! See you soon!!

Pros: Fabulous Hair - No Matter What

Posted 08/17/09

My experience at Rodolfo was the best experience I've ever had at a hair salon. I was extremely nervous because my hair color was so botched at the last salon I went to, that I really thought it was a lost cause. The roots were copper, the middle was white-ash and the ends were gold. My hair was three different colors and it really brought down my self-esteem because I wasn't happy with it and I couldn't figure out any solution to fix it.

I came out of Rodolfo Valentin with my hair looking beautiful, golden blonde! All one blended color!! I couldn't have asked for a better hair color. I've been to about a dozen salons in the city and not one could get it right. Rodolfo Valentin is the only place I will ever go for my color. Thank you so much. I have never been so happy. I can start my new job next week, knowing that I will look immaculate!

Pros: fabulous color!

Cons: wish I discovered them sooner

Posted 08/11/09

Wowwwww! I am still astonished by the incredible beauty of the new Rodolfo Valentin salon, right close to my favorite shops, Channel, Cavalli, Hermes, Barneys, etc. About the services? as always I got a superb haircut by RV, a hair color that everybody in the street stops me to ask me who??? , by Pia, and a hairstyle by the new salon member, a sweet handsome and incredible talented European guy of name EYUP.
In the new premises Rodolfo Valentin also has a cozy spa where I got an oriental style pedicure while lying in a comfortable couch between suede pillows, an hour aromatherapy massage followed by a warm shower and a RV signature facial to be remembered forever...
The pleasures of my marvelous day didn't end there....my husband pick me up from the salon and surprised me with a dinner at Nello's, one of the best restaurants in New York just on the foot of the Salon.

Pros: best hair coloring, best haircuts, best hairstyles, best all

Posted 07/30/09

was more than surprised with the new ultra modern style and very chic look, of this Rodolfo Valentin Salon and Spa. It is located in the middle of the heavy traffic on Madison Avenue with panoramic picture windows overloking all the famous shops. It was more than expected. A lounge with beverages, snacks and coffe, arched mirror cealings, electronic chairs, young soft music, and a clean ambiance are complimentary to the unsurpassed high quality services for which Rodolfo Valentin is worlwide famous, including his unique hair color techniques and fresh haircuts., Marisha styled my hair. She was a highly proficient stylist with an adorable personality. My eyebrows looked wonderful after meeting Julie, and I had a great manicure from Marisa. Prices are reasonable considering the best location in Madison Avenue. Before I left I booked appointments planning to spend a full day at the cozzy spa for massage and Rodolfo Valentin signature facial. It is definitely one of the, tops hair salons in nyc.

Pros: wonderful utra modern salon-spa by Rodolfo Valentin

Posted 06/26/09

I cannot believe how beautiful is the new salon and spa that Rodolfo Valentin just opened in the heart of Madison Avenue. I spent an entire day for beauty. First I had a relaxing massage with his therapist and a delicious shower, then a Rodolfo Valentin signature facial, a refreshing spa pedicure and manicure including reflexology and of course the magisterial ending of a hairstyle and a haircut by the master Rodolfo. Around 7 pm my husband was waiting for me downstairs to have dinner at Nello, one of my favorite restaurants, which is just next-door of Rodolfo salon. A wonderful beauty day!

Pros: best hair color, best hair extensions, best hairstylist

Posted 06/13/09

I asked to Rodolfo Valentin for an specific hair color I would like to have, he refused to do it and he explained to me that When choosing a hair color, the trap is to balance your skin tone in order to reduce flaws and bring out the best in your facial appearance. Selecting the incorrect shade can be a tragedy for your overall appearance. It can make you look exhausted, unhealthy or unusually ruddy. After such convincing statement I put my hair in his hands and my hair color results turned out to be the best of the hair colors I have ever had. There was the Countess Luann deLesseps and the Princess Maria Beatriz having also their hair color done, and both agreed with me, Rodolfo is probably the top hair colorist in NYC.

Pros: hair color, haircuts, hair extensions, top quality!

Posted 06/13/09

Top hair colorists, at Rodolfo Valentin Salon. Rodolfo Valentin is such a blessing!. My friend highly recommended him for hair color but it came out way beyond anything I could have expected. In my opinion hair colorists are like plastic surgeons, the best hair colorist is the one that creates colors that seems natural----like your own--- my blond highlights are amazing and I couldn?t be happier. Five stars for Rodolfo Valentin, my hair has never looked so beautiful. Rodolfo Valentin is a clear example of professional self-discipline.

Pros: everything is perfect

Cons: best services in new york city

Posted 05/18/09

We'd read about Rudolfo online and my daughters and I decided to go and get our hair cut by Rudolfo. Any boy we are so glad that we'd made that decision. We had such a wonderful day at his Salon and Spa. It was great from start to finish. Rudolfo was so wonderful - extremely polite and friendly and once he had his pair of scissors in his hands -it was sheer magic. In a few minutes he had given me a spectacular cut. When his assistant had finished drying my hair it looked beautiful. He weaved the same magic with my daughters. He is wonderful and his entire staff is great - they are friendly, helpful and very courteous. I must say that Rudolfo is a perfectionist and will not let you leave until your hair looks just the way he wants it to look. When we left the salon that day we looked and felt beautiful. Can't wait to go back for my next haircut and maybe get a new color too because he is great with color. We watched him patiently work with one of his clients for hours until he got the right color. And I could see that when he was done with her hair it would look gorgeous. I strongly recommend going to him if you want a great cut! He is the best and his staff is absolutely wonderful!!!

Pros: The best with hair

Posted 05/15/09

Rodolfo Valentin is an artistic genius and a true gentleman. He has magical hands, beautiful vision, and a heart made of gold. After significant research, I contacted Rodolfo last month to donate my long hair for Sofia?s Hair For Health Foundation, Rodolfo?s charity that provides wigs for individuals facing hair loss due to cancer treatment. Rodolfo not only absorbs the costs (including the haircut for the individual donating hair), but also makes the wigs himself. Rodolfo gave me a brilliant haircut ? the cut is young, fresh, current, and easy (it takes me less than 5 minutes to do my hair). Also, I?ve been told that I look younger, and my hair has grown in nicely over the past month ? a testament to Rodolfo?s expertise. Rodolfo, thank you for your artistry and kindness! -- M. Lobel

Pros: Amazing haircut for a great cause

Posted 05/11/09

I was distressed from thinning hair all my life, and I was eternally searching for fine hair solutions and I never found a real answer to my hair thickening more and more with the time passing. With Rodolfo Valentin hair extensions technique ?The Hair infusion?, I finally found a thinning hair solution,and he was capable not only to lengthen my hair, but also fashion thrilling and trendy styles without damaging my own hair. I know that many women experience from having less and less hair because the hair breaks, gets thinner, or even falls out and leaves bald spots like I had before the Hair infusion, I was emotionally susceptible and unattractive. My biggest dream was a full and healthy head of hair.The hair infusion by Rodolfo Valentin is in my opinion, the most natural and long-lasting process to give fine and thinning hair body and volume.
I have a genetic tendency to have very fine and thin hair and I suffered very much from my hair crisis, I tried to help the condition with styling products, though none of those products work too well.The addition procedure of the Hair Infusion is totally placid and non-damaging, wearing it feels just like one's own hair, without any remarkable routine limitations. The extra volume looks entirely normal and can't be distinguished from my original own hair.Rodolfo I will be your most loyal client and I am grateful to you for bring out my inner splendor.

Pros: the best hair extensions technique in the world!

Cons: Why I did not find Rodolfo Valentin before?

Posted 04/11/09

Rodolfo Valentin did to me an spectacular haircut in a few minutes. I understand why his haircuts have made him a celebrity, and it only cost me the half that I would be paying in other so-called good hair salon....There was the Countess Luann deLesseps and the Princess Maria Beatriz having their hair color done.
Congratulations Rodolfo, in the new location you will be the shining star of Madison Avenue!

Pros: best hair color nyc, best haircuts nyc, best hairstyles!

Posted 03/26/09

After seen the hairstyles of the celebrities in the red carpet, I really cannot understand why they can combine such a georgeous dresses with such a sloppy hair. It looks so horrendous!. ANY GOOD HAIRDRESSERS IN LA? or their mind are in the moon?
I thanks to New York City that produces great hair designers like mine Rodolfo Valentin in my opinion the best for hair color, haircuts, hairstyles, and everything related to hair. People stop me in the street to ask me WHO DOES YOUR HAIR?. It is the best compliment I can get. Beautiful dresses are easy to find, but obviously in Los Angeles it is a question to find a great hairstylist.

Posted 03/19/09

A good hair color is for me equal important as a plastic surgeon in that, if they do there job right, their aesthetic alterations go unnoticed. For a natural, sun-kissed look, Rodolfo Valentin?s princesses gather to his chic private salon in Madison Avenue, which in an effort to match the economy delivers same high quality artistic job at a very affordable value ($ 125 for single-process, $225?$250 for full-head highlights). Colorist Pia trained with Rodolfo Valentin, provide clients with a carefully refined aristocratic look?think soft, innocent streaks, not brash strips. Rodolfo Valentin is the best hair colorist in New York.

Pros: hard to believe prices for such a great job at the best location in New York!

Posted 03/05/09

It's all Jessica Simpson?s responsibility. There's just no way the beautiful pop start would be where she is today if it weren't for her hair extensions. Each fake inch of those elongated light-colored tresses screams megastar. Without them extensions, she?s just simply the cute girl next door.
But behind closed doors I am jealous of Simpson's extensions and the tremendous interest they acquire, so when I got the opportunity to try Rodolfo Valentin's trademarked Hair Infusion Hair extension technique I didn't vacillate.
The procedure for a new head of hair began enjoyably enough. at Rodolfo Valentin?s chic mauve-marble-and-gilded-mirror Salon on Madison, Valentin himself evaluated the color and texture of my hair and walked me through his Hair Infusion process. In 45 minutes?versus the eight hours that other hair extensions usually takes?he attached more than three dozen strips of real hair to the roots of my own hair. By the end of the process, which costs about $2,800, I have a head of hair even Victoria Beckham would be pleased to toss around for a while. Unlike other hair extensions, mine are ?eco-friendly?,meaning ?reusable?, that I can remove them and have them reattached at the bargain price of $500. saving thousands of dollars that I would have to spend if I have the others old systems available. The master of masters hair designers Rodolfo Valentin enthusiastically told me ?you will love them forever?...
He was right. As soon as I left his salon, walking back down Madison, I was moving backward and forward my new supermodel tresses over my shoulders with pleasure and noticed many admiring glances. It makes me feel no more envy of Jessica Simpson.

Cons: Best hair extensions, best hair cut and best hair color in New York City

Posted 01/14/09

Rodolfo Valentin did to me a furious and spectacular haircut, no wonder why his haircuts have made him a hairstyling celebrity. Customers in his gorgeous salon were talking about that superstars on both sides of the country are requiring his presence. I could easily perceive that Rodolfo with the aid of his creative crowd, has changed the new epoch of the hairstyles and most brides all around the nation (like me) are having the illusion of Rodolfo Valentin styling their hair.

Cons: best hair cut I've ever had

Posted 01/02/09

Best cancer wigs? : The answer is Rodolfo Valentin the designer of the first cranial hair prosthesis in the world. His high quality wigs are designed especially for cancer patients. I could not afford the French wig, but I was able to afford the Vacuum wig instead, the new design that makes easier to have an alternative to the expensive hair cranial prosthesis, (anyway if I could not afford none, I know Rodolfo will probably approved me to have a free wig through his Sofia?s hair for health), his organization created in memory of his mother, a breast cancer patient. Rodolfo is a sweet heart and (we) cancer patients are priority in his daily agenda. I paid 1800 dollars, a bargain!!!. These wigs are top quality!. As a matter of fact, Rodolfo Valentin offers everything any woman who is losing hair might want to consider, including small hair additions to any wrap, scarves, turbans (thanks to the hair coming out from the turban I was able to hold my dignity with my husband at bed time.
Thank you a million Rodolfo, you really are an angel guard! I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER!

Cons: Best cancer wigs, best hairdresser and wonderful person!

Posted 12/27/08

I scheduled the visit with big hope toward Maestro Rodolfo Valentin to repair my hair in the agony (experiments at home and being ill in hospital almost destroyed my hair completely).

He made unbelievable job (together with his sweet assistances) , my hair already look amazing and he said that this is just a beginning :) sounds promiscuous :)

Next time I am getting hair infusions and already can't wait to that :)))

Rodolfo is a very outgoing, charming, vivid personality that you just love from the first sight and you wanna do everything what is in your power to keep on seeing him and being a witness of all these unbelievable transformations which he does to you :)))))

Rodolfo is a Superman or maybe Mc Gyver ?? or Maybe 2 in 1 ???

You would have to come here and get this experience by yourself to help me find the answer :)

I am sure that I will do my best to show up at Rodolfo's salon at least once per month :)

Love Ya Rodolfo! and the rest of the super-nice crew :)

Beata ladyb.nyc@gmail com

Pros: The Hair Magician is the best from the best :) , great atmospere, great communication between you and the stuff,

Cons: absolutely none!

Posted 12/23/08

I asked myself hundreds of times, is this really happening to me? I going to have chemotherapy? And the worst part of it was to come out of the denial state. I knew that chemo treatments were going to be hard, and the loss of my long hair would add to me the depression. My feminine part, my hair, in its entire highest splendor would fall away!
With bravery I approach Rodolfo Valentin after read about his great compassion with cancer people and the best to recreate my hair. Is private atelier is located in a beautiful townhouse, in a very serene and peaceful ambiance.
Rodolfo sweet like sugar, gently and respectfully when through the entire process making me feel like ? I was there for a new hairstyle consultation? and for a moment my mind left the reality, and I can say that I was enjoying...
My new tresses were absolutely beautiful. I was strengthened and confident. It was a great comfort to actually appear healthy and all together.
Thanks Rodolfo Valentin you are part of my most tender memories forever!

Cons: I have cancer, Rodolfo did the wig, he is the most tender person I've ever meet

Posted 12/22/08

Earlier this month i strong-willed to take the thrust and get THE HAIR INFUSION, Rodolfo Valentin hair extensions, I?ve had a short bob for years, but was sick of seeing the same cut all over the place --- ended up growing it out to a mid-length bob and went to Rodolfo Valentin to get hair extensions. I?m so happy that i did! Rodolfo spend a good amount of time with me throughout the free consultation to figure out accurately what i wanted out of my hair extensions. i went back a few days later after he customized to my color the real-hair extensions and he put them in. the procedure was nice-looking long (and it only took less than one hour, not forever like the other systems), and opposite to my friends, I didn?t feel anything, not even after my head was full of them!. Also Rodolfo was a delight to chat with throughout the entire experience. He did a top-notch job putting them.
I adore my extensions and plan on keeping them in for a long time; I am already looking forward to going into the salon between the next two months to have them serviced. In fact they are reusable which makes them very affordable, (my friends are buying new sets over and over),. The infusion hair extensions are costly, but on par with any other salon that offers other type of hair extensions that cannot be compared with Rodolfo Valentin best hair extensions in NYC (hair infusion) i think they were worth every penny. The salon was great, everyone was terribly polite, and Claudio (stylist) and Mariya ( colorist) are is such a blessing

Cons: friendly staff, high quality stylists, and superb service

Posted 12/19/08

I'll confess it. I like getting a nice haircut, but I be inclined to be a little traditional because my way of life. I wanted to update my bob without looking ridiculous (I am more than 45). Claudio did a fantastic job. The service was very welcoming and the place is very well appointed. I factually went out that night and everybody gasped at how wonderful my hair looked. A stranger on the street even asked me where I got it done. Congratulations Claudio!!

Cons: expert haidressers, beautiful location, warm staff

Posted 12/19/08

LOVE my HAIR COLOR and LOVE my hair infusions, Rodolfo Valentin natural hair extensions, they are light like a feather, not heavy like the other hair extensions I used before, reason why I am planning on keeping them in for a long time ... My blond highlights are astounding and I couldn?t be happier. I will say that they deserve five stars for the hair color, which for my experience Rodolfo Valentin is the best hair colorist in NYC, Claudio did my hair cut and Mariya did my hairstyle it came out way further than anything I could have anticipated, Pia washed my hair, but it was more than having a shampoo, it was a Spa experience with a 15 minutes of deep scalp massage included! The salon was immaculate, beautifully furnished, and everyone was enjoyable perhaps the friendliest and nicest Salon staff I ever met,, I feel blessed to have a salon near home with such a quality. ! Highly recommended."

Cons: Hair color, Hair cut and Hair extensions including staff are the best at rodolfo valentin

Posted 12/17/08

The two reports below obviously are the result of a very frustrated and resentful competitors as a consequence of my grand success, not only as a hairdresser but also as a human being. All my customers love me, and they are my most valuable assets. They follow me wherever I go, and my new salon in the heart of Madison Avenue surrounded between the windows of Chanel, Cavalli and Hermes are making most of my competitors very nervous. I am very sorry if my triumph and high quality on the hairdressing field makes so many people unhappy. RIVALS, LET ME GIVE YOU AN ADVICE: IF YOU WORK HARD LIKE I DO, IF YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO LIKE I DO, IF YOU LOVE YOUR CLIENTS AS I DO, AND YOU CONTINUE TO LEARN HARD IN THE SCHOOL OF LIFE AS I DO.....you will not have time to do what YOU are trying to do with me now....

Pros: JUST READ MOST OF OUR CUSTOMERS REPORTS, THEY SPEAK BY THEMSELVES

Posted 12/03/08

Best harpieces in New York is Rodolfo Valentin, extremely natural and made from the best quality human hair. But he is so creative that his hands looks like two white doves cutting my hair... and very affordable ($ 225) for the amazing job! Because Rodolfo treats every one as the exclusive client she is, there is not any average or identifiable Rodolfo Valentin hair cut." Every Rodolfo Valentin cut and style has a unique characteristic with an edge. While I was in his salon admiring his talent, one of his many celebrity clients stated that Rodolfo could create a style detaining the natural beauty of that person. He blended the hairpiece with my hair and it is undetectable!.
Artistic and innovative, concerned and perceptive, Rodolfo Valentin is one of the most distinguished hairstylists and creators in today?s beauty trade.

Pros: Best hair cut in New York, Best hair color in New York, Best hairpieces in New York

Posted 11/14/08

Hair color like celebrity by Rodolfo Valentin, The King of hair coloring.
I must say that I owe this ? feeling like a celebrity experience? to Rodolfo Valentin. Everywhere I go, everybody stop me on the street and ask me where I get my hair color. He is really the king of hair color as everyone calls him. He is just the right mix of being a good listener and an ingenious artiste. Rodolfo creates the color to fit the client personality as well as skin texture, color and face, and makes it occur in such a calm way that I can look qualified for work and have fun on the weekends. The haircuts are also amazing!, and Mariya is a great professional. The entire staff is welcoming and I love Claudio, Pia , Juvy, Susan and the spa manicure is amongst the best. The Salon is chic and elegant, but they are the friendliest salon workforces.

Pros: all services and staff are the best in NY at his Rodolfo Valentin salon

Posted 11/11/08

I found the magic potion for my hair.
Two months ago I found a salon that will bring my eternal search for the right hair salon to an end. I moved to the upper east side of Manhattan a few weeks ago just around the corner from Rodolfo Valentin. The salon is charming and the team is welcoming. If you're ill of the high-priced, arrogant salons, you'll feel relaxed at this place. Rodolfo Valentin is a very handsome gentlemen that really loves working and creating with hair. He pay attention to what you desire and takes in your comment all the way through the sequence so you leave feeling like you got what you wanted and didn't get talked into something different just because they do not know to accomplish your requirements. He doesn't press on other services on you, but Rodolfo Valentin has a great menu of high-quality services and products like his unique Hair Infusion, the most natural hair extensions system I have ever seem, hairpieces custom made for all reasons of beauty needs, which you may not be able to refuse to accept. The cuts are about $120, which these days appear standard, but the service is great and I always left very happy.
Concerning hair color, no doubt about WHY Rodolfo Valentin is named the Hair coloring King. I have never have such natural hair color in my life, and when I say natural I am talking about texture and look. Rodolfo Valentin hair color skills are SIMPLY THE MOST EXCELLENT.

Pros: Hair color, Hair cut, Hair extensions are the best in the city ( and probably entire USA)

Posted 11/10/08

After reading in New York Magazine site that his clientele has voted him with 10 points out of 10 and is highly recommended I wanted to see him as soon as possible. Undeniable Rodolfo Valentin of New York is the best hairdresser in USA.
In my trip to the big apple I was able to experiment his legendary talents and I must to say that I have deeply enjoyed his great haircut, his knowledge about hair color and most than all together the volume and length that he added to my hair with his unique hair extensions technique call Hair Infusion.
I look 20 years younger and my husband love me again.
I will have to commute to New York every 4 weeks, and after all, who cares ?

Posted 10/17/08

I visited the Rodolfo Valentin Salon after a second-rate up haircut left me feeling ugly and completely frightened to get anywhere near a pair of scissors. About my hair color, I have visited previously many top NYC salons for color as Frederic Fekkai, John Barret, Stephen Knoll and my color never was special, just OK. By far Rodolfo is the most excellent hair colorist in USA.
The staff was extremely courteous and understanding and Rodolfo did a fabulous job with my hair. I had never had the color quality I got from them. ?I LOVE MY COLOR?! Now I wouldn?t dream of going anywhere else. Rodolfo Valentin Salon is hands down the best of the best!

Pros: best hair color, best hair cut, best hair extensions, best hairpieces, best wigs

Posted 09/11/08

My own hairdresser recommended the Hair extensions by Rodolfo Valentin (that he named Hair Infusion) his patented trademark system, I was looking for somebody to make my hair like a Tyra Banks, Beyonce, or Naomi Campbell, because my style is exactly like them and for the first time in my life I am so happyyyyyyy!. They not only look so amazing but natural and are very healthy to put on!?.yes! believe or not, VERY HEALTHY!, they do not require the heat that burns my own hair as the other hair extensions systems ( and I have used the best, including great lengths). I would definitely recommend these to everybody who needs them.
The quality of the hair is beautiful, long, healthy and Rodolfo Valentin highlighted my own natural color using his magnificent hair infusions in different degrees of colors!. Nobody can be disappointed, I can?t believe how real the hair infusion feels, and the price very fair and competitive.

Pros: they are simply the best in everything they do

Posted 07/28/08

From 2003 I am coloring my hair, and although there are no similar statistics for products used in hair salons, and if it is true that the vast majority of women are hiding their gray as myself, most of the popular brands does not last long covering it and in a few days the gray color shows because the color wash out! As many of my friends I also even tried to do it myself buying the hair-coloring product from the drugstore.
After all that dependency I was ready to give up until I meet the legendary genius Rodolfo Valentin.

He explained to me that the major difference is that a professional colorist can custom blend a specific color and control the amount of peroxide used. With this conscious blending, the color will last longer. The only unavoidable problem is how much your hair grows, but the ?key? is to retouch only the roots and using only deposit colors.

I never expect that I will have the time to make this report, but after so many years he gave me back my ?hair happiness?. Thank you Rodolfo, artists like you should live forever!

Pros: ambiance, staff, best service and of course Rodolfo Valentinbest hairdresser in New York

Posted 07/18/08

I was diagnosed with breast cancer one year ago. My biggest fear was losing my hair. I am red haired and had lots and lots of hair. I got a list of places to go, but how could I know who was the right person to do my wig? I went to a couple of places and had made up my mind until through word of mouth from my friends the last place I went to was Rodolfo Valentin?s salon. I met Rodolfo and immediately felt his reassurance, the mastery of his craft and his great sense of style. As he shared with me his mother?s battle with cancer, I felt tremendous sensitivity and empathy of what I was going through. I knew he was the person I was going to trust to make me look whole again. Rodolfo fitted me and made not only a beautiful wig, but one that was ME. People who lose their hair want to look like themselves and this was Rodolfo?s biggest achievement. I?ve gotten millions of compliments on my hair and now that I?m parting with my wig as my hair is growing back, there are so many people who are stunned to learn that what I was wearing for the past 8 months was a wig. I am indebted to Rodolfo and everyone who works with him for making this traumatic and emotional process not only tolerable but at times made me smile. His permanent smile and patience to please me in any way was and will always be something I will be eternally grateful for.

Posted 06/16/08

Rodolfo Valentin has changed my life. As far as I know, Rodolfo is the creator of his own patented hair infusions. In my experience, this is the only hair addition that has not damaged my hair and there is no hair loss. This ?hair-infusion? technique has helped my hair to grow in much healthier and faster. Rodolfo is also the master in hair color and after several months my hair is no longer damaged by over-processing.

He is a perfectionist and treats your hair as if it was his own. I am fortunate to be a client of Rodolfo. Rodolfo and his staff have changed my life and his hair extensions are the best thing that ever happened to my hair! You are treated with tremendous sincerity, he is extremely accommodating and truly cares that you leave his salon beautiful and happy. No more insecurities, I look and feel beautiful everyday. Thank you to Rodolfo Valentin and his superb and talented staff!

Posted 04/25/08

I had the most fantastic experience!!!! I went into Rudolfo's salon and the maestro immediately reacted to the poor state of my hair which was severely over processed. He was very sympathetic and reassuring and said that he could help me correct the problem. The following day I had infusions done and I looked and felt like a new and different person. The infusions are matched to the original colour of the hair so they are not noticeable but instead provide a lush, thick head of healthy hair. That day I was transformed from a haggard person with thinning over processed hair to a much younger person with a head of thick hair and a style that was youthful and very flattering. I could have kissed his feet and even offered to do so at the time. I don't think I would ever be without my hair infusions and I am eternally greatful. Even if I had to live on the other side of the world I would visit the salon of Rudolfo Valentin to have my infusions maintained. He has changed my life; thank you so much!!!!!

Pros: Professional, attentive, caring

Cons: None

Posted 12/26/07

A HEAVENLY experience words cannot describe. 45 minutes in Rodolfo?s golden hands removed 25 years from my looks. His EXCLUSIVELY TRADEMARKED INFUSION HAIR EXTENSIONS SYSTEM IS THE ULTIMATE. Thank you Rodolfo and thank you to each and every talented and wonderful professional member of his staff! I could not be happier.

Pros: Everything about the experience

Cons: None

Posted 11/15/07

My girlfriend finally brought me to Rodolfo Valentin Salon. I was begging her to bring me, but looks like she didn't want to take responsibilities. She knows I am difficult with my hair and she was concern I would blame her if I don't like it. Also I didn't wanted to walk in by myself! ( I wanted Rodolfo give me special attention)...lately I realized that he is such a great person that it would be okay if I did. They take care of every single customer equally in opposite to other salons or hairstylists.
How I will rate my haircut?, 10 points!, probably the best I've ever had. I don't think I am going back to my former haircutter. Rodolfo has just something different about the whole concept, and he really delivers a good professional cut. The salon is nice, the staff is friendly, they even offered me wine while I waited, I would definitely recommend it!

Pros: Friendly staff, skilled hairstylists, right off shopping Madison Avenue

Cons: everything is perfect here!

Posted 03/07/07

I had heard of the hair designer Rodolfo Valentin for years, but never imagined such a wonderful salon experience with old world furniture and floor tiles. At this magnificent salon (other exist in the south shore of Long Island) there are junior stylists and colorists, as well as senior, designer, and high skilled stylists and colorists. Rodolfo Valentin is from Argentina, and you can read about him and his salons on his website. The NY salon, on the upper east in Madison Avenue, is an oasis of privacy and comfort. I also enjoyed my visit to his gorgeous Salon and Spa in Long Island where one floor is reserved for hair stylists and colorists, while in the upper floor is located one of the most beautiful spas for treatments, such as seaweed wraps and a multitude of massages, and manicures/pedicures, etc.
I chose a junior stylist, named Sasha, and a senior colorist, named Maritza. Sasha and Maritza spent a total of over four hours catering to my hair! Sasha literally cut and styled my hair two times -- before the colorist and after. And, Judith, the colorist's assistant, was extremely attentive, even bringing me gourmet coffee as my snack of choice. In fact, all of the staff at Rodolfo Valentin work as a team and are most hospitable and classy.

Pros: great hair coloring, best staff,everything is top at Rodolfo Valentin salon

Posted 03/02/07

I was desperate about losing my hair after the chemo treatments.
The mother of my friend Lucy told me about her experience and that she too found it to be very shocking losing her hair, but in her suffering she was very lucky to meet Rodolfo Valentin, who she calls ?the angel?. He gave her back her sense of self-esteem lost during her agony of losing her attractive hair. I rushed to see Rodolfo, and he is really an artist, and his expressions of love and concern for people in our circumstances is rewarding. He is also one of the best hairdressers in New York City, and one of the best hair colorists (there was a lot of people having their hair color done)?He offered me a loaner until my custom made was done and after few weeks he delivered to me a beautiful hair prosthesis designed to perfection. When I came to pick up the hairpiece his salon was full of people, but he didn?t mind to make others wait, he told me that ?in this moment you are more important for me?? I asked to Rodolfo why he is so particularly gentle and caring with people in our situation, and his answer with tears in his eyes was ?because Sofia my mother, also was in your situation, and she was the most important person in my life!??I could not hold my tears either! Rodolfo you got me as your client for the rest of your life. I cannot wait to have my hair back and have the excuse to see you more often! Good bless you!
he also has an exclusive hair prosthesis website that is not showing in here citysearch.
that website is: hairprostheses and I think ends with com

Pros: best hair prosthesis by the greatest hairdresser in new york

Posted 12/03/06

Rodolfo Valentin's salon is the best !
Rodolfo really understands women and gives you to sophisticated, secure look that exactly matches one's lifestyle and the individualized attention is matched by his excellent staff. He has created an unmatched method of hair "infusion" that not only looks great in the salon but is easily maintained at home.
Rodolfo rocks!

Posted 11/24/06

Ask yourself one question...do you love your hair? If so, there's only one person who will treat as carefully and with as much respect as if it were his own! Rudolpho Valentin! Not only is he a true artist at his craft, he commands an amazing team of specialists who treat your hair like it's gold. I have never had SUCH attention paid to my hair and you will not walk away feeling neglected, ignored, unheard, or unhappy. This is truly a place where your hair is the star of the show and the center of attention. After other (high priced!!) city salons left my long brown hair a bleached and sun-in-orange frizzy mess. . I was scared to recolor! I looked in citysearch for direction and couldn't believe how many people wrote such unwavaringly high reviews about this salon...so I took a chance. You should too! The salon is beautiful, relaxing and unpretentious. Rudolpho is charming and charismatic and makes you feel instantly at home! He addressed the "COLOR and CUTTING ABUSE! (his terms)" that were inflicted upon my hair! After fixing the base color, Rudolpho wanted to put in a very conservative caramel/honey highlight but I pointed to his awesome dolce pants and said - I WANT THAT COLOR BURGANDY! So I now have beautiful fun burgundy highlights that look classy, not trashy. As I sat and processed, the other 2 clients in the salon (both gorgeous shades of blonde they say that ONLY Rudolpho was able to create!) began to chat with me and told me how Rudolpho had saved their hair and they would ONLY trust their hair to him! He had suggested putting in his exclusive extensions to help me deal with the choppiness of my layers from the "cutting abuse" but I felt I couldn't afford them at the moment - HOWEVER - if I could - I would have done it. It's a fantastic system and LOOKS amazing! I HIGHLY recommend this salon - Rudolpho and his staff made me feel so welcome and special, and my color is so much fun! I can't wait to go back!

Posted 11/16/06

My mother has been going to Rodolfo Valentin since Rodolfo came to this country. It was my mother in fact, who took me there and Rodolfo's has been my current salon since then. I used to be a fanatic of Garren but Rodolfo Valentin is a hair color genius.
Another great thing about Rodolfo Valentin Salon is that it's way user-friendlier;fabulous gracious and you don't need to be someone important to get treated fabulously.
Rodolfo Valentin atmosphere is not a snobby, intimidating one.
Rodolfo Valentin is the best salon in New York. PERIOD

Pros: best salon in new york, best hair designer and staff

Posted 10/18/06

I am addicted to Rodolfo Valentin Salon where I get the best for my hair, my hair color, my haircut, my style and my soul (the atmosphere at this salon is very relaxing). Few days ago I also visited their unbelievable Salon and Spa in Long island. It is something very rare to find a beauty center to get all imaginable kind of services in one place. Before I found this unsurpassed Salon I was required to go to different places to be one hundred percent happy, my hair color in one shop, my haircut in another, now at Rodolfos where every service is twelve points (from one to ten) I really cannot believe how lucky I am!. Because I am also and spa enthusiastic, I can have everything in one network.. It is impossible to describe the beauty of the premises without seeing them, there are not enough words to describe this palatial grounds, the high quality of every service they offer, the warm welcoming and far above the ground experienced staff. At the end of my spa experience, Rodolfo was also there ( he is there Saturdays only), and he cut and styled my hair and what I can say if every talents of Rodolfo Valentin have already been told! That evening in a dinner with friends that I didnt see from the last two months they thought I had a face-lift! Even my husband turn out very romantic that evening! Thank you Rodolfo & staff!

Pros: best haircoloring, best haircut, best hairstyle

Posted 10/15/06

Before I left his georgeous salon Rodolfo told me: "if you are happy with your hair, let other people know by writting a review in citysearch, and I am here writting one. to begin Rodolfo is the key men to use for hair coloring. As a path to success is to make sure that the color looks good on you and Rodolfo is the only one that will make sure it happens.. Matching your hair color is principal, as a mismatch will be obvious. Rodolfo took me within a few shades of my natural hair color; and he also told me that some difference is acceptable, as it can create a nice subtle yet dramatic look, but any more than a few shades and the hair wont look quite right. He also told me that he could dye my hair with an entirely new color, but hair coloring for an executive women works best when its subtle, not when its a dramatic hair color change. Everybody is asking me what I did that I look younger and refreshed!

Pros: The warmest people rarely found in other salons are the right way to name his staff

Posted 09/16/06

I was really unhappy with my hair color until I meet Rodolfo Valentin. Ive been in every salon in New York City and I never got what I wanted. Rodolfo showed me that a good hair colorist can add spice and enhance my hairstyle and it is really enjoyable and pleasing when it comes out glittering. I agree completely with Rodolfo that a great hair color should look as natural as possible and it is a must that a good result should to include shine, drama and fun to your hair. Though most of the women color their hair to cover the gray hair, many others like my case are coloring the hair for the change of having a new look. Rodolfo has save myself tears and unwanted disastrous results as I was getting most of the time from other hair colorists.Rodolfo you are unique.

Pros: His clientele calls him the walking encyclopedia of hair

Posted 09/15/06

I haven't had my hair colored in years, because let's face it, it's scary trying to find a new colorist after growing out your hair from bad past color services! Also because coloring seems to really dry out my hair. It's been 10 weeks since my first visit to Rodolfo and his color and products are so moisturizing and nourishing - I swear not only will I never have my hair touched by anyone else but I will recommend this salon to my friends that truly worship their hair! (and to those who deserve to look as fabulous as I do!) "

Pros: everything is great at this salon (including prices)

Posted 07/08/06

Hair color, haircut and hair extensions are insuperable by none at Rodolfo Valentin salon. His highly trained professional hairstylists help you find the look that is right for your personality and lifestyle. Rodolfo, Edith, Maritza, Mitch, they all really are passionate about their work and I witnessed that they continue training to master the latest techniques in hair coloring and hair cutting circling around one point [elegance] and this is what I got an elegant, gorgeous and fun-young hairstyle that also suited me as individual. Rodolfo (handsome), warm and classy, his welcoming Asian managers and his entire staff makes you fill like you are in another time (when customer service was important). I have been weekly coming to this salon for the past 6 months and I always experience consistency of quality in every aspect. About prices, let me put this way you get the most for your money. I am writing this report after Rodolfo Valentin told me
dont tell me about how good we are, tell the people, and I said how I do? write a report in city search he answered.

Pros: hair coloring, hair cut and hair extensions unique

Posted 06/30/06

I am from LA. I was searching for years for a really true hair designer. I found the answer to my eternal question about who-is-the-best just looking in the mirror after accidentally finding Rodolfo Valentin while visiting New York with my husband's frequent business trips there.
After meet Rodolfo I became my husband official travel companion to New York every two months. I want to everybody know that when it comes to getting great hair; dont look any further than Rodolfo. He is the one who can determine your haircut by your face. As he says: everyones face is different and its important to understand that every hairstyle is not for every face shape. To accentuate balance and beauty, strive for a hairstyle that works with your particular face shape. That strategy will not only give you your best look, but also emphasize your best features. If you are not lucky enough to live close to his salon like me, probably you will make up reasons to visit New York often as I do.

Pros: I wish I live closer to Rodolfo Valentin Salon

Cons: nothing is negative there, everything is just superb

Posted 06/30/06

Haircut extraordinaire is Rodolfo Valentins high merit. He really puts the scissors in the right spot leaving no room for mistakes, so there is no time spent fixing it afterwards. He gave me the best haircut I ever got just in minutes. As Rodolfo told me: I dont spent half a day giving a haircut, so I dont need to charge a fortune to give you a good oneand it is true that I paid a third of what I used to pay sitting for an hour and the results are double as good! I got cut, shampoo, conditioner, a delightful minutes of cranial massage and a wonderful finishing for the comfortable cost of 275.Not only that, I was advised that it is the first time cost, next time same package will cost me 225! Congratulations Rodolfo, you are making women beautiful but also their life easier! JanethBarth@hotmail

Pros: Rodolfo best haircut

Posted 06/21/06

I found this salon by typing in "Best Colorist" "New York" on Google.com. After reading all the rave reviews, I now find myself writing one! I've been to Rodolfo's salon twice: once for highlights and the second time for a haircut. His team is so welcoming and fabulous. There is such a good vibe throughout the whole salon. Rodolfo is a master at his craft. He looked at my hair color and prescribed the perfect color palette. Michel got my highlights to blend in naturally and look radiant. Every snip from Rodolfo's scissors was like second nature. The wigs and hair extensions on display are amazing. I've never seen anything like them. Rodolfo explained his patented hair extensions to me and how they were designed to be undetectable. I saw another client with extensions that looked like her own! I've always wanted long hair so I'm tempted to try that next! If you want a glamorous and elegant look, this is the place to go. No trendy music and inexperienced stylists... Just pure expertise!

Posted 06/19/06

I am a customer of Rodolfo Valentin since the day he opened his shop on Long Island. I moved to the city 12 years ago and tried many of the top salons without any satisfaction. My only choice was to make the commute back to Long Island so that I could be happy once again with the style genius of Rodolfo Valentin. After much persuasion I convinced him to open a salon in New York. I see him every week he handles my color, extensions and style and to sum it up he truly has "golden hands". I live down in Gramacy Park and I don't mind the ride up to 78th and Madison knowing that I will feel like a million dollars when I leave his salon. His staff is exceptional, friendly informative and knowledgeable. If Rodolfo is on vacation I am secure in knowing one of his trained staff can handle my needs as they are all trained by Rodolfo.
Susan Goldfarb

Pros: unique color and services for the right price

Cons: In 25 years as client I never had a bad experience

Posted 06/16/06

Today was very exciting day for me. I had heard of the Rodolfo Valentin Salon & Spa for years, but never imagined such a wonderful salon experience with antique furniture and floor tiles. At this magnificent salon in the south shore of Long Island, (the other location is in Madison Avenue in the upper east side of New York city), there are junior stylists and colorists, as well as senior hair designers, great stylists, and high experienced colorists. Rodolfo Valentin is from Buenos Aires (Argentina), and you can read about him and his salons on his website: www.rodolfovalentin.com The Long Island salon, on 137 Cedarhurst Avenue, the lure town in the south shore of long island, has multiple floors. One floor is reserved for hair, one for spa treatments, such as seaweed wraps and a multitude of massages, and one for prepare the delicious spa meals.
I chose a senior stylist, named Maritza, who is from Bolivia, and a junior colorist, (under Maritza instructions) named Maria. Maritza and Maria spent a total of over four hours catering to my hair! Maritza literally cut and styled my hair two times -- before the colorist and after. And, the colorist's assistant, was extremely attentive, even bringing me gourmet coffee as my snack of choice. In fact, all of the staff at Rodolfos work as a team and are most hospitable and classy.
. Whether you live in NYC, NJ, CT, Upstate NY, LI, or beyond, it's definitely worth making a reservation for a hair styling, superb hair color, or upscale spa service at Rodolfo Valentin Salon & Spa. Call 212.327.4227 if New York, or 516.569.0574 if you are closer to Long Island Salon.
If you are consulting about hair for first time, try to have your first consultation with haircolor authority Rodolfo Valentin, after he will assign the "perfect" person for your hair color job.

Pros: My bill was 1/3 less than other similar status

Cons: I didn't find any down part

Posted 06/16/06