Ricky’s NYC

My favorite Ricky’s to go to. Staff is always friendly with me… I went in today & one of the young ladies was super helpful. Very clean & almost always stocked with what I’m looking for.

Unfortunately, I have to agree with other reviewers about staff being less than helpful. It was hard to tell how bad the manager’s customer service skills were over the way-​too-​loud music. But once I realized it, I left, and I won’t return to this location. The staff at the 23^rd St. store are always polite and helpful. Go there instead!

good products but the staff is rude and unhelpful. literally had a store manager laugh in my face when I attempted to return a curling iron that was defective that I had purchased less than 8 hours earlier. thank god for much better customer service at their headquarters.

Unprofessional staff with nasty attitudes. Store prices too much higher than retail. Wont be coming back

I have been getting my hair done by James for years and everytime he does an awesome job! I originally went there with jet black hair and he gradually transformed me back to blonde taking a few visits as to not strip and break my hair which was a GREAT move its never been healthier! The salon has great energy and we always have so much fun!

Rodney was amazing and soo helpful! He was full on knowledge and completely helpful on what I set out to do. This store is in a great location and has everything. You need for any quick beauty fix. Had fun here. Rodney rocks!

Despite having everything you could ever need if you happen to show up to a hotel for a bachelorette party without undergarments, painted nails, shower stuff, or party supplies (read: penis straws), this place is pretty expensive. Spending $ 15 on penis straws and $ 30 on a sticky bra, there went my alcohol at dinner. I always love to get distracted at every odd and end that they have, but a price check is in order.

Although this Rickys is pretty spacious it felt small to me. Usual variety of beauty items and quirky things.

Super unprofessional staff, prices are a good $ 5 higher than what they are on
. Only would come here if I needed something immediately. They DO have an amazing selection though.

these stores are going downhill, wouldnt be surprised if the company goes under soon

This location had incredibly narrow aisles and was PACKED when I went. I left pretty soon after I walked in.

Since E didn’t want to go all the way to the West Village, we came here to get our stuff.
Sigh
Not a lot of selection — sucks!

Desperately needed glitter for last Friday’s show. Ricky’s has the most interesting selection of everything including glitter. This store is pretty big.
There will be a Ricky’s near my apartment — can’t wait! Just surprised me that there hasn’t been a Ricky’s in the LES before — I want some blue hair spray or shampoo (at least for the weekend — can’t go to work in blue hair since I work in a very corporate, uptight and conservative place).

5 stars for Butter, London nail polish!!!
(and purple shampoo!)
When I bought them the manager asked, «Have you tried these? I heard they last for two or three weeks. They’re pretty expensive.»
«No, I’ve never tired them.» while she rang up my items at the register. …
Expensive? Nail polish? How expensive could they be? $ 15 a POP! They sat in my suitcase for weeks, but one day when I was on the road, I decided to test them out. She wasn’t kidding! It’s been over two weeks now and they look like I just painted them! Not one chip, scratch, or fade in color. They’re Puuurrrrrrrrrfect! I’m addicted to Butter. Love on the first try. Something rare in NYC. I want to try their white and french manicure. Can I keep my french manicure fresh for two-​three weeks without a scratch? Stay tuned…
Another Quick Tip for all my ladies with Blonde Highlights, or Blond Hair: Shimmery Lights, or Purple Shampoo a couple times a week, will keep the brassiness, or orange tint out of your hair to make it platinum blond, the way nature intended.
Beauty is not born, it’s created.

Great great great selection of emergency items for you ladies– or men, after all we are in Chelsea! Double-​sided tape and pasties for those low-​cut shirts that look good at night and even better on your Saturday morning walk of shame, booty pads for those for those of us. er, i mean, those of you who can’t shake, but have to fake, what your mama gave you, foot cushions and friction pads for your knock off Louboutins, fishnets, shoulder pads, hair rollers, hair dyes, etc. etc. etc. I believe they mainly sell beauty products, and lots of natural, go-​green products. They also have Almond cookies. Go figure.
I’m surprised that all the other Ricky’s have great reviews and this one doesn’t. I’m not to sure about their prices compared to other stores, but I did find some good sale items perusing the aisles. The four stars are for the variety of items the store carries, as well as the amazing customer service. Every clerk I came across was especially helpful. Carlos (he is probably the guy greeting you) was really sweet. I came in twice that day (girly emergencies… mind your business) and the second time, he asked the cashier if she could give me a tote bag because I was there earlier. So if you see some girl walking around 8^th ave. with an oversize, overly-​bright turquoise bag that says «Ricky’s»…it’s probably not me, because I won’t be using it. Really, really sweet gesture though!

I bought really expensive shampoo and conditioner here (Phyto) and for $ 70, my drugstore Pantene worked way better than this ultra conditioning mask and ultra conditioning shampoo. I tried to return it today and instead was told to talk to the manufacturer. They wouldn’t even give me credit. Don’t buy things at Ricky’s — bad return policy. Shop on Sephora!

Thought this store was cool until I priced their products. Was looking for bumble and bumble curl calming cream. B and B as well as every hair salon where I have ever bought it sells it for about $ 26. Ricky’s was charging more than $ 37. Yikes! That’s a whole lotta mark-​up! Unsuspecting buyers, beware! The clerk who heard me gasp as I looked up the price on b and b’s website was kind enough to apologize, but I’m still not shopping there. You shouldn’t either, unless you like to throw away money.

The prices are… high but their selection is amazing and the staff at this location was so kind and friendly and I imagine fun to hang out with. They tried to be helpful – it’s not their fault my Earth Theraputics Sinus Pillow blew up in the microwave after a solid four years of use. I was pretty bummed this Ricky’s no longer carries it, but I was able to find everything else I needed. They carry everything from Schick razors to Yves Saint Laurent cologne along with every other hair and body product you could possibly use.