The Hairapist

So happy that my long time colorist, Ed Levinson, has joined this beautiful salon. He is excellent with highlights. I always get compliments and people want to know who does my color. He is not only great at what he does, but is all-​around wonderful person with a great sense of humor.

A long overdue review of this wonderful salon and hair stylist. Mary Amen is truly ‘The Hairapist! I have been going to see Mary for many, many years, and she has expertly shepherded me through every possible length and style as my mood changed. In addition to consistently giving me a fabulous cut and color treatment, Mary enjoys educating her clients about hair care and takes the time to explain to me the why and how of styling my hair on my own so I feel like we are a ‘team.’ Her salon is beautiful and located in a great area, right off of Union Square, and her bubbly personality makes every visit a pleasure. I always leave her salon feeling like a million bucks and have often had strangers walk up and ask me where I get my hair done, the ultimate compliment (I think). Check Mary out– you won’t be sorry!

As a guy I was hesitant to have a professional hair stylist do my hair even when Mary was strongly recommended to me. But I gave it a shot and now I’m a fan. She talked me into changing the hairstyle I’ve had basically since high school. I figured it’s worked for me this far so why change. But since I now had a professional I took her advice… long story short, she was right and I wish I’d had a professional doing my hair all along. It’s not a radical change but it definitely makes a difference that I can notice and so do others. Strong recommendation.

Very nice place, very nice owner and very expensive. Although it takes her a long time to do a simple cut, she is very detailed about hair type and color, maybe little bit to detailed.
My girlfriend went there and I was waiting and waiting and waiting. My girlfriend got a very nice color and cut, maybe next time I shouldn’t go with her.

Had a Gilt certificate for a color and cut with Katy. She was fairly prompt on calling me back to schedule an appointment. The color was pretty good, but the cut was horrible. I’ve never walked out of a salon hating my new cut as much as I did. When a friend agrees that your new haircut is bad, you know it’s bad. She didn’t ask or talk to me about any type of style. Just layered it and didn’t think about the thickness of my hair when styling. She basically gave me a mullet with a long tail. Really? The other women cutting hair could only say, oh, the layers are nice… Will never go back there and would not recommend Katy to anyone. First bad experience with a Gilt vendor and a hairstylist in the city. Oh well… Hopefully it will grow out quickly.

I went to see Jean for the first time and was not sure what I wanted to do with my in medium length hair. She said I’ll sass it up a bit. Holy cow she gave me the best cut I’ve ever had. My husband was thrilled, and constantly (everyday) got compliments on my hair.
Definately worth the commute I make from Sunnyvale!
Not only is Jean very skilled she’s also super nice, warm and friendly. It’s such a pleasure to get a haircut, oh and the salon is very nice and inviting, awesome view of union square. Great area to shop also.
Thanks Jean for another awesome cut!

Mary Amen took a frizzy, confused mass of distorted layers and turned it into something pleasing and simple to manage for a hair tard such as myself.
I’m re-​entering the work force after being the boss of me for 3 years. My self-​esteem can emanate easier without trippin’ on my locks.
Professional, lovely, caring, competent and most importantly knows hair and all it’s quirky idiosyncrasies.

Mary Amen at The Hairapist is the ultimate in hair stylists. Just stepping into the salon puts me in a different and relaxed space. My first appointment was long because Mary provided a 30 minute consultation before we decided together on my new hair design. Then it was the cut and color and a good bit of time afterward to teach me how to manage the style myself. The result — the most amazing hair I’ve ever had! The rave reviews I received were astonishing, but the best thing of all is that I can replicate the style myself. If you want a truly great experience and hair style, visit Mary at The Hairapist.

Just had nine inches of my hair cut by Katy this past weekend. The views in this building — Whittell Building — are gorgeous. Since the moment I made the hair appointment, Katy was prompt in calling me back or rescheduling when something came up at work. She is SO sweet! This is my first time here (Thank you, Gilt City, for the offer!), and I’ve never been so satisfied with my haircut. My hair feels light, has a lot of volume, and it’s super cute. :) I am very satisfied.
When I walked into the small, cozy salon, I first noticed the beautiful panoramic views of the city from the 13^th floor. Katy walks up to introduce herself and asks me to change out of my sweater and to put the black protector around me. Then, she sits me down in front of the mirror and goes over what I’d like to do, and gives me her own input as well. We walk over to the other side of the salon to wash and condition my hair. During the whole session, we talked about our personal lives and got to know each other. I like that. After the cut, she did an intense blow-​dry, and I felt incredible. My hair was very soft, voluminous, and shiny!!! I’ve been getting so many compliments of how healthy my hair looks. Yay! If you’re reading this– Thanks, Katy. I’ll be back xo

I’m a bit schizophrenic AND indecisive with my hair — a terrible combination for most stylists to work with. I am constantly wanting to change my cut and color, but without any idea of what I want to do. So usually I just give a half hearted set of directions that almost always leads to a style I don’t want.
Enter Jean Nelson. I first met Jean at Cowboys and Angels where she gave me a fabulous haircut and color. I followed her from there to The Hairapist where she continues to wow me with great cuts and color. She’s so good that when I tell my friends I’m getting a haircut, they tell me to get the exact same haircut as last time. Apparently I finally found my signature cut and color.
The salon itself is small and cute and the rest of the staff is nice. But Jean is one of the best kept secrets in the city.

Mary Amen is amazing. I have been going to Mary for years and I never stop getting compliments on my hair cut and style. She has a warm heart, really knows her craft and always listens to me. She is a true professional but always makes me feel like I am important. She knows how to cut and style all different types of hair. Everyone I have referred to her ends up a lifelong client. I have been to many salons, but Mary is the most consistent, on time and best hair stylist around.

Jean Nelson, formerly with Cowboys & Angels, is now at the Hairapist and she continues to do amazing cuts and color. I have been Jean’s client for over 10 years and she continues to cut wonderful layers that get me noticed. I also appreciate how Jean is always taking classes to improve her techniques and to learn about the innovations happening in the world of cut and color. The new location has a wonderful view of Union Square.
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Mary Amen was a pleasant surprise. Going in for the first time to a hairdresser can be intimidating. Her personality great personality made me feel comfortable within minutes. She requested that I brought pictures of hair styles of my choice, which allowed her to get an idea of my desired end result, but more importantly, allowed her to educate me on the outcome of the cut. It is frequent that you come out from the hairdresser with an amazing style/​cut. But once you wash your own hair, then you learn that it will now take 30 minutes to achieve the same result.
After the ‘education’ process, she kept the conversation going, while i enjoyed the amazing view she has from her chair.
She confirmed with me some of my choices and finally finished the great job.
Today I washed my hair and loved the outcome!

I have been a client of Troy Payne’s for years. He is an absolute genius at highlights! I told him I wanted to look like Jennifer Aniston and he didn’t even flinch, he just went to work and out I came with the most beautiful set of natural looking highlights to rival any head in Hollywood… Troy has just moved to Hairapist, so this will now be my new salon! Seriously ladies, call Troy, he will not disappoint