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488 3rd Avenue · Murray Hill, Manhattan

Good hair. Great energy.

Your style, your confidence, your New York moment.

01The Studio

Hair that lookslike you —on your best day.

Salon Icon NYC is a hair studio in New York built around one idea: the best hair is personal. No conveyor belt, no one-look-fits-all. Just time, attention, and craft — from the first consultation to the last pass of the dryer.

We take the energy of the city and slow it down for an hour or two, so you walk back out onto the street feeling entirely yourself.

Long balayage waves styled at Salon Icon NYC in New York
Glossy brunette curls styled at Salon Icon NYC
  • i.

    Listen first

    Every appointment begins with a real conversation — references, routine, and what hasn't worked before.

  • ii.

    Cut for real life

    Shapes designed to fall into place on an ordinary Tuesday, not only on the day you leave the chair.

  • iii.

    Color with restraint

    Tone and placement chosen to flatter your skin and grow out gracefully between visits.

—A Hair Salon for Men & Women

Your Hair, Your Style: A Hair Salon for Men & Women in New York, NY

Your hair should feel like you, whether you prefer a familiar cut or a fresh direction. At Salon Icon NYC, we bring together thoughtful consultations, personalized styling, and color services in Murray Hill. From everyday upkeep to a special occasion, your appointment starts with understanding the look you want.

A Hair Salon Built Around Your Preferences

Good results begin with a conversation. Tell us what you love about your hair, what feels difficult to manage, and how much time you spend styling it. Bring inspiration photos, ask questions, and share details about your previous color services.

Our hair salon for men and women in New York, NY, approaches each appointment with your individual preferences in mind. Every color service begins with a complimentary, in-person consultation, helping establish a clear plan before work starts.

Haircut, Color, and Styling Services

Choose from services designed for routine maintenance, a different shape, or a more noticeable change:

  • Men and Women’s Haircut: Refresh your style or discuss a new shape that fits your natural texture and daily routine.
  • Hair Stylist Services: Complete your look with a blowout, styling, or an updo for an occasion.
  • Hair Coloring & Treatment: Consider balayage, highlights, root touch-ups, color correction, gloss, or toner, alongside conditioning and smoothing options.
  • Specialized Hair Care: Ask about keratin treatments, Brazilian Blow Out, Olaplex, and conditioning services from Kérastase and Moroccanoil.

Unsure which service to reserve? Share your goals when booking. A discussion about your hair’s current condition and previous treatments can help clarify the appropriate appointment.

Before you leave, ask your hair stylist how to recreate the finish at home and which habits support your cut or color.

Bridal Hair With Room to Plan

Your wedding hairstyle deserves careful consideration. Our bridal hair and makeup services begin with a trial, giving you an opportunity to discuss the details before the wedding day. Consider your dress, accessories, preferred finish, and how you want to feel as you celebrate.

Reserve Your Next Salon Visit

A haircut, color refresh, or styling appointment can begin with one simple step: telling us what you have in mind. Browse our services, discuss your preferences, and reserve an appointment for care shaped around your hair.

04Meet the Artists

The handsbehind the look.

A small team, each with their own specialty — so you're always matched with the right person for the work you want.

  • Precision Cutting, Haircuts & Styling at Salon Icon NYC

    Precision Cutting

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    Haircuts & Styling

    Women's & men's cuts / Bang trims / Blowouts

    Focused on cuts that grow out well and styling that holds up past the salon chair.

  • Color Specialist, Balayage, Highlights & Correction at Salon Icon NYC

    Color Specialist

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    Balayage, Highlights & Correction

    Balayage / Color correction / Gloss & toning

    Color work that's confirmed in person at a complimentary consultation, never guessed over the phone.

  • Bridal & Special Occasion, Event & Wedding Styling at Salon Icon NYC

    Bridal & Special Occasion

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    Event & Wedding Styling

    Bridal trials / Up-dos / Event styling

    Trial-first styling for wedding days and events, built around your outfit and your timeline.

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Client Experiences

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—Frequently Asked Questions

Questions before you book

  • At Salon Icon NYC, begin by sharing your preferred look, styling routine, and previous color or chemical treatments. Bring reference photos if helpful. Color services start with a complimentary, in-person consultation so you can discuss your goals and understand the proposed service before proceeding.

  • A manageable haircut depends on your texture, growth pattern, and willingness to style it. Ask us about a bob, soft layers, or a shorter cut that works with your natural hair. Discuss how the shape will grow out before choosing a trend.

  • Bring a few reference photos and explain what you like about each one. At Salon Icon NYC, we discuss your natural texture, usual styling tools, and maintenance preferences. Your hair stylist can help translate the inspiration into a cut or finish suited to your hair.

  • Balayage can create softly blended dimension, while highlights can provide more structured lightening. Neither is automatically right for everyone. At Salon Icon NYC, we offer a complimentary color consultation to discuss your starting shade, previous coloring, desired contrast, and comfort with ongoing maintenance before selecting a service.

  • Keratin smoothing and conditioning treatments serve different goals. Smoothing focuses on frizz and manageability, while conditioning addresses softness and moisture needs. At Salon Icon NYC, we list both options, along with Olaplex. Discuss your hair’s condition, previous chemical services, and desired texture before deciding which treatment to book.

05Find Us in NYC

Come in,slow down.

Address

488 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10016

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Getting here

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  • [Street parking / garage notes]
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Hours

Monday
9am – 7pm
Tuesday
9am – 7pm
Wednesday
9am – 7pm
Thursday
9am – 7pm
Friday
9am – 7pm
Saturday
9am – 7pm
Sunday
10am – 7pm
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Appointments

Your nextlook startshere.

Choose your service and book online — or come by the studio and say hello.

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