Panyc Salon

My regular stylist is on vacation all summer so I had done some searching and took a chance and booked an appointment based on the positive reviews. I was really excited about the cut because it was a few days before my three week vacation and I was hoping for a great look. I rushed back from the Hamptons to make the appointment and avoid the full cancellation charge. I was pretty underwhelmed. Chris seemed bored, unfriendly, and had little to offer in the way of recommendations. In the end, I got an average cut I could've gotten at any discount chain chop shop, though for five times the cost at Panyc. Worst of all, he had actually thinned my hair out on top so much by cutting into it sideways (to add texture?) that I looked as if I was balding. When i was on vacation, I actually decided to get another cut and only 30euros later, i looked like I had hair again. Besides the cut, his way of maneuvering my head was bizarre--no verbal ques, just literally pushing and shoving my head down, up and from side to side--almost like he's mad at you or hates his work. I'm a pretty big/solid guy, so I have to wonder if he's given some poor woman whiplash...

So, im reading reviews and i have to admit, ive never been to panyc. but my friend has, and chris cut her hair, and she was very happy with the result, although it wasnt one of your makeover type hair cuts, rather a trim. all i have to say personally is that i agree with the edward scissor hands bit with chris. because hes just as hot as johnny depp.

I feel as though I have stumbled upon the best kept secret in NYC. Mary Lou is an amazing colorist, really listened to my wants and needs and talked me thru the options and process. So happy with the results. The salon is sweet and pleasant, everyone was warm and welcoming and I felt completely comfortable and relaxed (I am usually a Nervous Nancy in salons because of past bad experiences). I kinda want to keep the secret to myself, but it is one of those things where you want to pass along the good word and share the love.

i have never been to a better salon in my life i has my color done by master stylist mary lou then my cut by paul who razored my hair witch uhh i loved then i went to john for my makeup it was amazing i felt like a billion dollars they took me from dark brown with long blah hair to mid legth and medium honey blonde . not only was i impressed with mary lou,paul, and john .. There was this new assistant tommy i think his name was ,, when i mean WOW i mean wow the guy sold me every product in the place plus i have never had such a good shampoo plus like every 5 seconds " do you need anything would u like some coffee water magazine ANYTHING " hes a great guy i will have no one else shampoo my hair , i told him i had a headace and he did this like 10 minute DEEP tissue massage on my head and omg i had no head ache .. but back to the ppl that really changed me mary lou uhh her constent eye for detail i swear she could foil with her eyes closed , and paul with his cuts uhh u walk in with 1 hair and sum how u walk out with a million ooo... before i forget tommy sold me this penatrate shampoo conditioner and masque and my hair feals so good THANKS TOMMY !!!!!!! lets not for get rachel the recptionist she was so sweeet uhh i love everyone there u would be stupid if u didnt go .... thanks PAYNC

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Mary Lou, fantastic!!! to say the least
I have wavy hair that has been abused with not-so-great salons in terms of colors and at home with colors from cartons, so I had different shades horizontal straps, my brown roots, my orange ends.
After talking to Mary Lou I still didn't know what is the name of the color I want, but with swatches, photos and a few adjectives and lots of gesticulation (like boom, wow), she understood what I need.
2.5 hours but the color is AAAAHmazing. I've always had red henna color but now its mahogany burgundy mix and the color is consistent throughout. One session that's all it took.
Mary Lou was very amicable, professional, funny (maybe she is a Leo)
No pressure to buy anything, jus suggestions.
Will definitely touch up here from now on