Dramatics NYC

Gia is an amazing stylist. If you need a great look and are on the fence about «going for it,» go to Gia!

On 2^nd avenue and its nearest cross street is 48^th.
Dramatics’ own product line is amazing! Great consultation and the front desk staff are super friendly.

I randomly selected this salon about 6 months ago because it was near my office. Wow — did I hit the jackpot. Gia cut my hair, she’s fantastic she genuinely takes an interest in your hair, she asked me what I wanted my hair to be. She talked about goals. I told her that I wanted to grow my hair, Six months later my hair is in better condition & it grew a lot. I highly reccommend Gia. Everyone at the Salon is really friendly.

I have been going to Dramatics for a few years now for styling but never for a cut/​color.
Last night I decided to give it a whirl; went to the 47^th/​2^nd location and got Gia. The experience was great! The consultation prior to starting was professional. She was informative and genuinely listened to my needs and concerns. She explained the process before and during which made me comfortable in both knowing her expertise and the outcome. My hair was in serious need of TLC and she delivered. I’m so happy with the results and would definitely go back. It was worth every penny, thank you Gia and staff! I’ll see you in a few weeks!

I asked a very nice burley Russian looking man to leave some length —
He smiled and said he would only cut off about an inch. He does not know what an inch is…
He cut off closer to 3 inches and in the back you can see my scalp.
I basically walked out with a crew cut…
Never again will I trust this stylist …

I continue to put the staff here under duress, walking in with my supercr@ppy hair and asking them to do the impossible. There should be some ominous tune played on their piano as I walk in.
Diesel was the unfortunate one this time. My skinny floppy hair and I descended on him today out of nowhere. They must have seen me coming — there were police and railings all around them. But did that stop me? No!!!
Ok, fine, the railings and police were for the UN General Assembly, but I still felt bad for him. My hair is very uncooperative.
He did a very good job, particularly for a first visit. As 99% of hair artists do once they see my mug, he went on the longer side; I’m so used to that, I don’t even count it against him. My hair/​mug combination is very counterintuitive, so I’ve resigned to 2 – 3 visits before I prove to them I’m right — yes, mid-​cheek on a fat face seems like a very bad idea, but it’s not on mine. We’ll cross that bridge eventually. Rather than being a minus, it’s a plus — he was trying to save me from me. I get it. I’ll roll with it.
The cut itself was done immaculately, and though I wanted shorter (see above), I have to say that it was a great concept and a stellar execution.
I got some great recommendations on hair care, etc. And no, it wasn’t the customary product pushing. I always buy product anyway (I’ve been playing the hair game for way longer than I care to admit to), but the suggestions were of a far wider scope and very helpful.
But the kicker was the color consultation I recieved from Diesel and Turbo. Having spent my life in the diplomatic/​corporate world, I had to stick to conservative color. Finding myself — for the first time in my life — free from corporate chains, I want to revisit my late teens and get a weird color, yet remain age-​appropriate (as I’ve not been in my teens for a couple of teens already — but I’m entitled to my mid-​life crisis, so everyone can bite me).
I’ve been given a few interesting options to consider, with a very clear picture of the degree of impact on my already challenged follicular vitality (in other words, a gentle suggestion that my hair might fall off if I do what I want to do — I suspected that was the case, so the frankness was appreciated).
This was a most delightful and productive visit.
And neither one was hard on the eyes, either. Which, as you know, I always consider an added bonus.
A special mention to the young lady who shampooed — I’m afraid I didn’t catch her name. She reminded me of Tinkerbell — lovely and very helpful. Started the experience off just right.
The receptionist was also a very helpful young man — I was in a rush and he got me in a chair (and a very good chair) REALLY fast.
Thank you, All!

It is rare that I would feel so negatively towards a salon visit, but here’s a summary:
(1) Price: I was told that a haircut and blow dry with appointment would be $ 35 on the phone so imagine my surprise when I paid $ 55 at the end (the stylist: sorry I should’ve told you the price);
(2) length: I SPECIFICALLY said a trim bc I’m trying to grow my hair and I came home with hair that’s 1.5 inches shorter (the stylist lied and said she cut «less than an inch);
(3) it’s probably because she wasn’t paying attention at all since she had to make multiple phone calls to a restaurant demanding to talk to the manager so she can place her order. I would hope that my next stylist can concentrate on an appointment that lasts just half an hour. Yes, that includes wash, cut and blow dry. I’ve had 30-​minute haircuts before and I can assure you that I never felt so frustrated.
My hair looks like a disaster, not to mention my blowout looks awful just 30 minutes after. #fail

I have been going to Turbo for a few years. He is very good with color and you don’t have to be afraid of coming out with ruined hair which is important.
The thing I like about him is that he is not pushy like some of the other hairstylists I have had here. Some of them are really too much. You can have a pleasant catch up chat with Turbo. He will suggest/​introduce you to more processes but he doesn’t attack you with it.
The thing I hate most about this place is trying to make an appointment with the reception.
I get my hair trimmed, color (single process), and a deep conditioning treatment. Usually runs $ 175-​ish before tips. $ 90 extra for half head of highlights. The prices go up EVERY time I go there.

I’ve been going to various Dramatics salons for years. While I was in school it was the one on 6^th Ave but after graduating I’ve just gone wherever’s convenient, and no matter which one I’ve never left with a bad cut or color.
That said, I just had an exceptionally nice experience with Gia. Stopped by for a walk-​in trim of hair which I’m growing out and the first thing she asked me was basically what is my long-​term vision for my haircut, which no one has ever done before and I appreciated the thoughtfulness. Then she explained that although I’ve been wearing it curly, she’d prefer to give me a straight cut to give a better idea of the cut’s versatility, and that would cost an extra, I don’t know, $ 10 or something. Again, it was great that she explained the extra charge up front. I ended up going for it and it looked sleek and fantastic and I’m excited to see how it grows out.
But what was super was at the end when I realized I had an earring back missing. Gia very kindly offered to go through her bag until she found a spare to keep my stud nice n safe in my ear.
I’ll definitely be making some dedicated trips to Midtown East to go back to this location.

Yes!!! Walked in extremely skeptical but unplanned. Manager was super sweet but I was still skeptical. I walked in with orange yellow hair and walked out with silver ash blonde hair. Thank you Gina :)

This review is long overdue. I have been a client of Turbo’s since 2009, and I can’t recommend him enough. He truly is an artist when it comes to color and cut (and I’m not just saying that hyperbolically). He always takes his time with my hair, and frankly, I don’t really trust anyone else with my head anymore. I’m a PGA (poor grad student), but when it comes to my hair, I don’t mind splurging here because I’ve never walked out with a bad haircut or color job.
While I give Turbo 5 stars, I put 4 above because the front desk could be better about appointment reminders. They technically should call 24 hours in advance, but I have shown up only because I put my appointment in my personal calendar. That happened today, with the desk texting me a reminder 90 min before my appointment (#eek).

SO great!
I first went to the Dramatics on 57^th and had my hair teased, brushed, pulled for THREE HOURS until I was given ombré which I didn’t ask for. I walked out. Then I went to 47^th and got Gia. She’s so sweet and funny and promised she’d give me exactly what I wanted. She explained why she was doing everything and, unlike most stylists, asked if it was okay with me. However, I do feel that some of what she did wasn’t as necessary as she made it seem, and the price was pretty steep. Nonetheless, she did and AMAZING job, Im so happy with the results and would definitely go back!

Walked in for a color consultation and the receptionist placed me with Gia. Let’s just say that I walked out halfway!
She first quoted the color job at $ 210 which i thought was a high price to begin with. She kept adding on things that HAVE to be done to my hair, including a haircut which i specifically said i did not want, but she insisted and said the cut is on her! She then went to the reception and came back, saying that she messed up and gave me the wrong price and that its actually $ 235. As if i didn’t know she was adding on their $ 25 haircut fee to the total! I went with it because i saw her cut a man’s hair and it actually looked good! She sat me down right away and started the base, slapped a bunch of dye on my head (forehead and eyebrows included) left for 20 minutes and came back. I had black dye all over my forehead and all around my eyebrows. She then pursued by grabbing a rough towel and going at it on my skin!!! I now have burn marks from the towel around my eyebrows and some areas of my forehead! When i complained about her sloppy job and my disappointment, she said «Really? You think i’m sloppy?» Ummmmm… YEAH!!! I ended up walking out halfway because I really did not want this sloppy and unprofessional hairstylist, who claimed to be doing this for THIRTY years, working on me! Never going back, wouldn’t recommend them!
Pros: they take walk-​ins and they are friendly
Cons: unprofessional, tried to rip me off, and gave me a dirty robe (smelled like BO).

I have been coming here for last 5 years here! Jade does the magic for me! I love the group here! It’s always a party place here!

My hair now looks fabulous! I went to caramel who worked with me to give me what I wanted but what would also look good with my completion. My hair is a totally different color but it looks natural and I love it!

Looked all over the city for a good haircut. Finally found it here, been going to them ever since.

I have been going to Dramatics for a few years now as a happy customer. Every experience has been smooth and the staff couldn’t be more friendly or helpful. My usual is Turbo who is consistent (critical as we all know) and does an outstanding job with the cuts, each and every time. I highly recommend him if you give this spot a go…

I have very difficult hair to cut. Cowlicks all over the place, all these different directions, it’s always been a nightmare to find someone who can properly cut it without doing a generic Buzz. I have been coming to Turbo for 6 years now. He’s amazing and I am so comfortable with allowing him to sculpt my hair. I highly recommend this company and especially Turbo for a great cut!

Getting my haircut is so stressful I’d rather go to the dentist. I stopped by on Monday, ⁸⁄₈ and was lucky that Turbo was available. He totally transformed my hair — from dead ends, brash color and no body to beautiful red, bouncy curls and very sassy. Turbo listened to what I wanted, offered suggestions and explained the process as he went along. I left looking great (and looking at least 5 years younger)! The picture does not do the cut and color justice. Go and see Turbo — he’ll transform your look.

Good place. Near by the UN. Good hairstylist to choose from.