Pelo Salon

Nikki has been doing my hair for twelve + years now! She is the most awesome colorist and stylist around. I get so many compliments on my hair which is naturally frizzy and out of control, but Nikki makes me look like a model. Her salon has the relaxing atmosphere and I always leave feeling brand new.

There’s a little sign in the bathroom of Pelo that says something like.“We’re stylists not Magician’s”. A week after Jesse put in complex, contrasting highlights blended to perfection I might question that. Jesse’s work is on a level of mastery comparable to magic. Sometimes you leave a salon charmed by the company only to realize a week later you don’t *really* love your new hair. Here, you leave both elevated by her down-​to-​earth authentically hip-​ass self, and by the sheer joy of feeling like a better version of yourself. Feels like magic. I’ve had my hair done many, many times in all four corners. My most recent request was a tall order: I asked Jesse to make my blonde highlights look and grow out naturally despite my dark hair. I was willing to go much darker to avoid the harsh-​grow out. She found an in between, lovely dark blonde that is still bright but blended with such contrast that it looks absolutely natural. Of all my hair excursions, this is top 3 ever. Definitely the happiest I’ve been in a while. I made the mistake of going to my California regulars for the last few sessions to save $, but the truth is, Jesse also makes her mastery level services totally affordable.

Jesse Kaman is the sweetest most genuine hair stylist around. Her aesthetic is spot on New York and I leave each appt feeling completely taken care of. She knows what she’s doing! You will walk out looking fantastic with a smile on your face. On top of that you start each appt with a cup of tea, can’t go wrong with that.

Recently moved here and just had my first NYC haircut from Jesse Kaman at Pelo. Place was very relaxed and comfortable. Jesse listened to what I wanted, took a lot of time, and gave me a great haircut. I won’t need to look for a different stylist while I am living here!

What a find! Pelo is a warm and lovely salon. Nikki has been cutting and coloring my hair for almost 6 years. I have difficult hair, but you would never know that after I leave… Always a great cut, color and price. Nikki always makes you feel like you are her favorite customer.

Two and a half years later and I’m still loving every single haircut I get at Pelo. This place is the cutest, the energy in the salon is so chill and delightful, the prices are great, the staff super friendly and fun, and overall I just can’t recommend this place enough!

Nikki has been cutting and coloring my hair for almost 9 years and I can honestly say I’ve never enjoyed a salon experience as much as I have since I started seeing Nikki. Not only is she terrificly skilled at cutting/​styling and color but she is just wonderful to be around! Spending what can sometimes wind up being over 2 hours in a salon chair isn’t necessarily the MOST fun way to spend your time, but Nikki is great to talk with, always remembers what’s been going on with your life, makes the time fly by and your hair look perfect!

Can’t recommend Pelo highly enough. I’ve been going to Nikki for almost 8 years now and I wouldn’t trust anyone else to cut my hair. She really understands what you want and how to make it work with your hair type. Overall, the salon is warm and welcoming and really provides a great experience.

Nikki is an excellent stylist and a sweet, engaging person. Style yes, attitude no. This salon listens to the clients and cares about what they say. Nikki will recommend, advise, but do her best to help you look the way YOU want if you explain. Book ahead since she is busy.

I actually hate having my hair colored in Williamsburg. I know that sounds stupid since I live there, but it’s true. My general feeling us that the stylists think they are very «cool» and somehow I sit uncomfortably in a chair for over an hour feeling old and like a housewife. Which I am neither by the way! Nikki has finally broken the stereotype. She did an amazing job, and I left happy and not feeling like a dinosaur. I can’t recommend her enough.

The only reason I wouldn’t review Pelo is because I’m possessive over Nikki and want to feel like she’s MINE! Seriously, she is the best thing ever. Not only will she make you look amazing, she will make you feel amazing. Nikki is warm, caring, extremely intelligent, and gorgeous to boot. Skilled colorist, wonderful haircutter, and an even better person. I can’t express enough love for her.

Kelsey has been cutting my hair for about 8 months now. She is fantastic! The salon is super relaxed and Kelsey will make you feel right at home. She does exactly what I want every time and in a timely manner. As a guy, the whole hair salon thing kind of weirds me out, but I actually look forward to my Kelsey Kuts. Also, she does an amazing scalp massage! Definitely give her a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Nikki has been cutting my hair for eight years now and I wouldn’t trust it to anyone else in New York. She’s fantastic with curly hair, and you definitely get your money’s worth because she cuts in a way that grows out beautifully… you get three hairstyles for the price of one, essentially.

Nikki has been helping me look fabulous for the last 4 years. I was desperate to find a good hair stylist when I moved to NYC and I really lucked out when I heard about her (good word gets around). Her new salon Palo is really inviting and cool. Get ready for greatness Nikki, just don’t get too busy for me ;)

Nikki is the best hair stylist in NYC hands down. She has been cutting my hair close to 10 years now and I have never strayed. I will not let anyone else even touch my bangs. She finally opened her own salon and it is just perfect.