Seagull Haircutters
Category: Hair Salons [Edit]
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village240 W 10th St
(between Bleecker St & Hudson St)
New York, NY 10014 (212) 989-1807
- Nearest Transit:
Christopher St (PATH)
Christopher St (1)
W 4th St (A, C, E, B, D, F, V)
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thu 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sun 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- By Appointment Only: Yes
86 Reviews for Seagull Haircutters
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Riddle me this:
Q: What does a hundred dollar haircut look like?
A: A MILLION BUCKS.
(if you get it at seagull haircutters, that is)
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I just got my hair done last week and I'm still excited about it. I decided to grow it out so Shaun gave me a cut to help me get it going properly. I washed and styled it myself today and it still looks great.
The main thing I love about the Seagull experience is the people. Everyone is having fun and happy. If I didn't need a haircut I feel like I could grab a coffee and just sit and read magazines and gab for a few hours with anyone who works there. How rare is it not to feel intimidated by a salon??
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01/17/2008
Fresh from my cut and gossip session with Shaun and Johanna and I'm loving it. I think this is my… Read more »
I just have to say that Seagull, specifically Kate, gave me the BEST hair cut I have ever had.
It's been a couple weeks and it still looks AMAZING. I just moved to the city and looked here on Yelp and decided to give Seagull a try, even though it was a bit on the pricey side. The haircut is worth every penny. Kate is a magician and all around the most fun stylist I've ever met. She listens about exactly what you want to do with your hair and gives fantastic suggestions about how to achieve that look.
My hair is now better than it has ever been before.
I can't wait to go back again when its time to get my hair cut again!
I got my hair cut a couple of weeks ago by Kim. I can't say enough great things about her or this salon. I have been nervous about finding a new stylist and especially about spending that much money on my first experience with someone. Kim does my roommate's hair and has brought it back from the depths of sadness so she convinced me I could trust Kim with my hair. Wise choice.
Kim seemed to instantly know what I wanted without me telling her and knew, undoubtedly from my appearance, that I'm not good with styles that take a lot of time. My hair looks good again, is super easy and I know I'll be going back. She's also super friendly and fun. Do it, no seriously, do.
I have to review this salon because getting my hair cut in this city was a nightmare until my friend recommended this salon. Admittedly, it is a bit out of the way for me coming from Williamsburg, but it's so worth it, and it's not THAT far from the L train. Anyways, I am usually forced to decide between a WAY over-priced fashionable too cool for school salon or something so cheap and practical that they almost have anti-fashion sense. Seagull is the answer. I've got wild and crazy cuts there, I've got practical cuts. Their stylists are awesome and the low-key atmosphere makes me feel completely comfortable. Plus of course now they do my color and of course I had to make my lover go there who has insanely curly hair. Shaun gave him the best cut he has ever had, which is hard to do and grew out really well. They are a peaceful oasis in this city of mad and alienating salons. 5 stars!
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Seagull Haircutters is the ultimate New York City downtown salon destination! The stylists are amazingly talented and the cool atmosphere makes getting my hair done thre fun! From kiki-ing with Shaun to checking out with Johanna, the entire time I'm at Seagull everything is perfect! And I've never recieved a cut or color at Seagull that I wasnt in love with!
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01/10/2008
I have been going to Luke at Seagull since the salon opened! Before that I was flying back to… Read more »
Okay, guys....I know it's been a month and a half since I got my haircut, but with long hair, it should still look good after 6 weeks, right?
Uhh...for the past 2 weeks, I've been sporting a $120 mullet.
That's not cool.
I used to cut my own hair, and, to be honest, the long term results were better than this.
Time to sharpen my scissors...
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07/28/2008
While I would typically say that one visit does not a review make, when said visit leaves my wallet… Read more »
Okay, found Seagulls on Yelp! Thank ya kindly fellow New Yorkers, this is a great place.
I had seriously long hair for years, but was ready for a change. Living here only one year I have had my hair trimmed up a few times, but was not really picky about who did it. (How can you mess up a trim, right?)
So, wanting a serious change, I wanted someone who knew their business. KIM did an amazing job. I called to make an appointment and was able to get in the same day. She did exactly what I wanted and talked me through the cut. I was SERIOUSLY IMPRESSED with her skills with the straight razor. I feel like Victoria Beckham - without the uber long sexy legs.
Hello Sassy~
If you are looking for a cutting edge cut, these people know there stuff. Not for the faint of heart. Trendy & Modern.
I didn't cry to see my boring, long hair being swept away.~
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Huh, I really liked my haircut when I got it, and the experience was pretty good too. The guy who did my hair was nice and the shop was cute. However... once I washed it I realized that there was no way I was going to be able to recreate the smooth and tousled look I left the shop with, and basically had a really awful version of the Rachel-from-Friends haircut:( I have wavy hair prone to being frizzy, and the guy who cut it here just didn't know how to handle that type, apparently.
I really wanted to love Seagull because, well, I adore Le Tigre, but I won't be going back. Apparently other people have gotten great cuts here though, so YMMV.
This song by the Bouncing Souls
http://skreemr.com/lin... pretty much sums up my feelings about the haircut that Kate gave me. Actually, this song has nothing to do with haircuts, but it's still really good.
Kate didn't have BO at all, as other Yelp posts might have lead you to believe. But even if she did have BO, she was hell of friendly and did not make me feel like a middle school loser at all, which has happened to me on many new york haircut occasions.
My haircut is perfect. Exactly what I wanted and I didn't even have to try to describe it.
Kate is great. You should listen to that Bouncing Souls song, and then go get your haircut by Kate.
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Well , Shawn, you are giving happiness to the people by your beautifully rainbow personality , subtle and very refine !
My wife went to you , Monday, stiffed, afraid to be disappointed and 2 hours after... TRANSFORMED !!! We do really , greatly appreciated the time to listen and your high skills to make that possible! I wish you to be THE NYC Salon DE Coiffure ...! Seagull is become a reference and these ( well deserved Stars) are Shinning in the Manhattan Sky as a guide for the future customers who wants to be well "Groomed" avec Style !
This is a priceless experience... Bravo !
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Mom always told me that we ladies should spend our hard earned money on a few special things: bras and shoes. Since I wear flip-flops full stop, I've traded the shoes out for hair- and thanks to KIM I am now rocking one hell of a good haircut & colour. It was long and scraggly. By the time I got in there it was a mess.The shade was all wrong. It had been some time since I'd had my do done.
Then i met KIM. She's the new one at the shop, and I'm so glad I'm in with her on the ground floor before word gets out and she's too busy!
I got a really cute haircut and Kim is a listener, she got me! I came in and she saw that I needed help but was super nice about it. Totally sorted me out.
She also loved my hair long and gave me a great cut to make it better while keeping the length. Come on, who does that?
The place is small and is much like Glam-O-Rama in SF, one of my old haunts, so it's comfy.
You know who else I like? Nathan. What a keeper.
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KATE...shes sweet, personable, creative, amazing!!
she KNOWS what shes doing, im an extremely pickyyyy person when it comes to my hair, because i have good hair and i know this because i do take care of it, so when its time for a cut, i really have to research!...and i did, and im glad i came here
thanks kate!!..i'll see you soon!
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I had my hair cut with Kim after reading some great reviews here and I've never been so pleased (or looked so cute!).
The haircut was a bit of a one-off - I've had massive wavy long hair for years and years and had people yelling at me whenever I considered getting the chop. My hair was a separate thing on the back of my head - it had a personality all of its own and while it was amazing as a head of hair it just did nothing for me. I decided that after years of wimping out last minute that this holiday I was going to come back to England with short hair.
I found Seagull on Yelp, and while I was nervous about going someonewhere completely new, the reviews seemed to say that it had everything I wanted - staff that listened, an intimate, friendly atmosphere and people leaving with cuts that weren't just templated from person to person. My hair was completely unmanageable, and I needed someone who could work wth it rather than give me a standard cut and expect it to work.
Kim listened to what I wanted from the beginning, and not once did she try to talk me out of having all the length off at once (friends have left with half-hearted mid-length cuts when they wanted such a drastic change from salons at home). She got an exact picture of what I wanted from my nervous babble, and made me feel incredibly calm throughout the whole thing. I hadn't worn make up because I felt certain that cutting off my hair would make me bawl, but nothing came. If you are at all nervous, then Kim is a great choice - she's so serene.
Kim talked to me throughout about the touches she was adding, and she had such a delicate and precise way of cutting that I felt certain that I would leave with exactly what I wanted. I've never been more pleased, and it even looks cute now that it's growing out, which is surely the sign of a great hairdresser! I've never received so many compliments about my hair!
I've just got to find somewhere this side of the Atlantic that can recreate it now...Suggestions, anyone?
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So I'm in town for a wedding and my hair is just NOT cooperating so I decided to treat myself to a professional styling. I wasn't sure what to expect, booking a last minute appointment on a Sunday of a holiday weekend, but was pleasantly surprised to find this spot. Everyone was nice and my blow out looked great! Thanks Kim!
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I will say it is expensive but it's worth it. I went to Kate and she was more of an artist than anything which I love and took her time and really analyzed my hair, and her personality rocked too. A month later and it's still lookin good.
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Let me start off by saying that I hate, hate hate getting my haircut. It stresses me out so I usually play it safe and wait until it has to be cut for me to make an appointment. But after seeing Seagull consistently on the home page and reading all of the five-star reviews, I decided to take the plunge and make an appointment with Shaun.
I walked in the salon and the combination of great reviews and Shaun's "we've known each other forever" demeanor allowed me to feel mellow and trusting. I gave a description of what I wanted, asked him for his feedback and then gave him permission to do what he felt would look good on me.
The result? I got a style that accomplished the feeling I described (sexy, not boring, not "perfect") which looked really good on me. Well, what I actually said when I saw the final result was that it's "ridiculously gorgeous."
I'm pretty happy that I wasn't stressed out, that Shaun was really nice, and that I got a really awesome haircut and a stylist that I plan on seeing more than twice a year. Yay Shaun and yay Seagull!
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I walked in.
"How much is a men's haircut?"
"$85"
I walked out.
Granted, I never sat down to have anything done, I have heard some great things about this place. This is why girl needs a sugar daddy.
The girl at the counter seemed to be very understanding of the "financially impaired" and gladly recommended a barber shop down the street. Probably another victim of NYC-business-rent syndrome.
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This place was my first official Yelp discovery and it is why I am here now. About a month ago I was craving a big hair makeover. After a bit of research I came across the outpouring of 5 star reviews for this place. All the reviews were down to earth and informative. So I picked up the phone and within a day I had an appointment with Kate (who everyone raved about). There was even a Yelper who said Kate was great at short flirty haircuts which was exactly what i wanted. This cozy West Village you-just-want-to hang salon is a complete gem.
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The best haircut ever. I am in NYC for a couple days and decided, totally last minute, that I must get a haircut before I leave. In two days. I recall hearing about Seagull salon and get on Yelp to verify that it's the right place...Yep, 5-star rated, that's the one. So, with 1 day notice, I'm able to book with Kim. On one hand I'm nervous that it's so easy to get an appointment, but on the other, I'm really thankful, after all, I want my hair cut NOW! I've visited so many salons in SF and been disappointed so many times; even my staple/"reliable" salon left me with half-assed cut on my last visit, resulting in a 2+ month hiatus from stylists of any sort. Anyways, back to Seagull, which is wonderful. When I walked in, I immediately loved the salon itself and the music put me in a super good mood (MIA! Peaches! Ratatat! The list goes on and on).
Johanna at the front desk is very sweet and accommodating, she even got me an iced mocha during my cut. As for the cut itself, Kim is a genius. I was nervous to tell her that I wanted to keep my hair long. I've been conditioned to assume that every stylist hates long hair (why do they always want to chop it off?) so I get anxiety saying that I want a new cut but want to sacrifice the minimal amount of length. Much to my pleasant surprise, Kim agreed with me and said she actually liked my hair long! She pulled it forward and told me she liked where it was parted and how it looks pulled forward but that she'd be able to reshape it so it would have the *style* it was so desperately lacking.
Kim got to work and produced exactly what she promised, a beautiful, sleek cut that got rid of a lot of my damaged ends but didn't take off tons of length. During the cut we talked a great deal about color and by the end of the cut I really didn't want to leave without having Kim implement some of the great ideas she had. Though I hadn't specified I'd want it when I made the appointment, Kim and Johanna consulted and magically worked me in for a last minute color as well! I couldn't be more pleased with the results.
I hope that I can get back to NYC regularly to see Kim because she & Seagull have spoiled me!
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Shaun Cottle and Seagull have restored my faith in my hair and its potential. Before they opened, I found myself having to settle for less than ideal, over-priced salon experiences and not quite right (sometimes awful) haircuts. I felt powerless to give instructions to stylists in a way that produced results I wanted. Shaun Cottle and Seagull have changed all that. His brilliant hairdos are everything I've always wanted--fun and functional. And he has demystified the process so that I understand how to talk about what I like and want. Also, I just love him. And Johanna, co-owner and den mother. She is super accommodating for last minute appointments or bang trims yet always keeps things on time and professional. The atmosphere in Seagull is magical, like a small town, like old New York, like a more stylish version of my great aunt's living room complete with the tsotchkes. I could sit there for hours. The clients are super cute and friendly and so are the other stylists. In one half hour appointment you are likely to overhear conversations about everything from self help books and aura readings to a Cathy Opie retrospective and swing state voter registration. Other than not been able to find parking in the neighborhood when I drive in for appointments, I can't recommend Shaun and Seagull more highly.
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I paid way too much for this haircut; almost to the point of embarrassment but I feel about it the way I feel about my glasses: I always have them on, why not spend more, right?
Anyway, it was worth it since Kim, who is the newest stylist here, gave me a really cute haircut and actually listened to me when I told her that I wanted fun, un-conservative, un-square hair. I've gotten a few cuts where people do not listen to me because I don't dress all hipster and assume that I want boring hair. I don't. I like bedhead, razor cuts, and curls of insanity. Kim gave me exactly that. She also gave me a cut that is VERY low maintenance, did not push products on me and didn't give me any weird guilt trips about my clearly overgrown jacked hair.
The salon is small and very cute and not at all overly modern. It reminds me a bit of Glam-O-Rama in San Francisco. It's not the kind of place where they offer you champagne or whatever when you come in but the people working were very, very nice, so nice that I was taken aback as I am used to just a little bit of attitude when I go to trendy hair places and this was totally not the case here.
I've always made fun of those people who travelled to other states to get their hair done but I fear after such a positive experience here, I may have to turn into one of those assholes. It's definitely a treat, and I'll have to skip a few nights of karaoke to afford it, but like my girl Cybill Shepherd says: I'm worth it!
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Its ALL about KIM!!!! She actually listens to what you want and knows EXACTLY what she's doing!....She used this awesome "secret" trick and gave me the most A-M-A-Z-I-N-G peggy moffit bangs ever....loved it! Kim rules ok!
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So almost immediately after I wrote my original review, Seagull Haircutters contacted me in the form(s) of the manager, and Shaun, the stylist.
They were VERY pleasant, and showed what I believed to be true concern and sadness that I had a bad experience there.
They offered to have me come back in and see if they could fix my hair. Unfortunately, my hair is now just too short to do that, so they then offered to refund my money...
...yep, that's right, refund my money. All $150 of it.
They were so classy and pleasant about the whole thing. (Especially since having read through reviews of other places it seems like sometimes reviewers get a lot of flack from the people of the place they gave a poor review.)
Anyway, like I said, they were so genuinely nice and handled the whole thing so well that I'm changing my review score to reflect that.
Regardless that my hair cut didn't work out, they're clearly a very professional salon that cares about their clients.
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08/07/2008
I just signed up on Yelp for the express purpose of writing this review. I see here that many a… Read more »
Hiya! Just wanted to give an update and I still have nothing but glowing and wonderful things to say about Kim and Seagulls. As my hair is getting lighter and lighter the compliments just keep on flowing in like the constant flow of alcohol into Shane McGowan's bloodstream. I've gone through three cuts and three colors from Kim and it just keeps getting better! I have to say that getting this much work done can be hard on the hair and it was cool that Kim, in the nicest way possible, practically made me swear on a bible to do oil treatments and because I trust her and she's made me feel proud of hair I've actually kept them and up and DAMN! what a difference. I've since sent my sister to her (I feel the need to mention she is my hyper anal, super intense, perfectionist sister) and surprise? She LOVED Kim. My sister, new to NYC, fell victim to the $35.00 China town hair cut and basically muffed up her "do" real bad, but Kim was honest and straight forward about what she could do to fix it and what would take some time and my sister could not be happier. I will keep recommending people to Kim and to Seagulls because they don't disappoint.
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05/27/2008
I seriously love this place, Kim did WONDERS with my hot mess of a color nightmare.
When I came into… Read more »
So it's been a few months since I got my haircut with Kim... I haven't gone back yet, as I've been super busy and tinkering with the idea of letting it grow out a bit.
I still haven't decided, but I will say, that it's growing out quite nicely.
Usually, I'm pretty anal about my hair and like to get it trimmed every 3-4 weeks, but I'm so pleased with how it's growing--I just don't care.
Also, people are STILL coming up to me and giving me compliments!!! I love it, such a confidence booster, but I know KIM is the 'style queen' behind this 'do! "where did you go, who cut your hair, do you have her contact info, it's so chic, etc." Several people have even asked me if it's a wig!? Sounds a bit odd, but I see it as a compliment-it's because it looks perfect all the time. I hardly have to style it--just wake up 'n go!
So I say to all of you, without hesitation... go see KIM, she'll do you right, I swear!
Hmm.. I do need to get my color done again... Calling Seagull NOW!
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06/07/2008
Seagull has a new stylist... Her name is KIM, and she is FABULOUS!!!
I've only let 5 people cut my… Read more »
I have been going to Shaun for two and a half years, and I would never go anywhere else. He always gives me fantastic cut and color, and I trust his judgment completely. Everyone in the salon is down-to-earth with a great sense of humor. I always come out of there feeling great because I look good, and I always feel like I just went through a hugely helpful therapy session. If Shaun wasn't available, I would go to anyone else there, too, because all of the work I have seen come out of there is great. I am constantly recommending Seagull to everyone I know.
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Absolutely amazing.
Shaun took my boring, chest length blond hair and gave me a chic, cool-ly highlighted textured bob, BEFORE every celebrity and her mother was sporting it in US Weekly.
But that wasn't what impressed me the most. While I was getting my highlights done, the power went out - an unavoidable occurrence in a building that is as old as Seagull. The building's super was out in New Jersey and couldn't come in to help them get to the fuse box. So Shaun ran to his apartment and got a portable lamp, finished my highlights in that minimal lighting, and even offered to take me up to his apartment so that I could see the color in better lighting.
Of course, he couldn't cut my hair with no light - so he came in, on his day off, the next day to cut my hair - for free. Absolutely amazing. Maybe it is more expensive than some other places, but it is also less expensive than the really high end - Ted Gibson, Prive, etc. - salons, and you get the most amazing service ever.
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I waited a whole month to write my review for Seagull, and specifically for Kate, because sometimes a haircut looks great that day, a week after, etc., but falls apart around a month. Not the case with my haircut! It looks as good, if not better, than the day I got it. I also just got my bangs trimmed (free bang trimming with every haircut) and they look spectacular, too.
I cannot say enough good things about this salon. Everyone is friendly, the atmosphere is homey and wonderful, and the hours are extremely accomodating to a busy schedule.
Now specifically on Kate: AMAZING! she is just wonderful. She really took time to assess my hair and give me the best cut for my face shape and profession. I can't imagine going to another stylist now that i have found her!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Found this place through yelp and I wasnt disappointed. Had an appointment with Luke, who was great... it was apparent that he absolutely loves what he does and that's really important to me. I usually cut my own hair because I have alot of it and it's very forgiving, but I decided to let someone else do it for once. I wanted some major reshaping and thinning out. Luke did an awesome job... my hair looked great and I'm very happy with it. A little on the pricey side, but if I'm going to pay anyone to touch my hair and do major work on it, im not exactly trying to go to supercuts... the extra $ was worth the fear of someone else butchering my hair... which, come to think of it, is the exact reason why i stopped getting my hair done and doing it myself...
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Ah, that unicorn you saw at Seagull, that was me. I asked Shaun to cut my hair to look like a unicorn mane. I didn't even have to explain to him what I meant, he said 'I have a vision.'
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How many reviews does it take to qualify somebody as a stalker/crazy fan? This is only my second one (first one below) for Seagull so I think I'm alright.
So I'm brunching in Jersey at the brother in laws' country club on Easter (that's how gansta I get) and my hair is bugging me. I'm the type of dude that once the hair has been in my eyes for a couple weeks and really starts to obstruct my vision, then I get it cut. Anyway, I tried making an appointment a couple days earlier but Luke, my regular scissor-hands was out of town and everybody else was booked. Amazingly though, Seagull was open on Easter and able to squeeze me in. Kate wasn't available so Shaun offered to work his magic. Oh, but what magic it was...
I wasn't sure if I was ready/worthy to meet The Oracle (Shaun) but opportunity was a knocking. He was/is fricking awesome. We started talking about moms, real estate, foreign investment, the mortgage crisis (you know typical salon gossip) and next thing you know my hair looks great. I believe this is a personal best/high-score/gold star sticker next to my name kind of cut. It even looks great without any goop in it after getting home and washing out the stragglers.
I love my hair so much that I started a blog:
letmetellyouaboutmyhair.madeyoulook.blogspot.wordp ress dot com
Check back hourly for updates.
If my hair could talk, I mean if my hair could talk so that other people besides me could hear it, it would thank me as well as admonish me for not seeing Shaun earlier. My hair can be mean sometimes. Tough love I guess.
So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Are you ready to be your personal best? If so, make an appointment with Shaun.
Not to overhype it or anything....
++++ OG review....
I was recommended Seagull by a friend and am very grateful. Luke cuts my hair and does a stellar job. The salon has a funky vibe and always plays great music. Everyone I've met who works there is very friendly. It's a neighborhood treasure
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Plain and simple- I got a great cut at seagull by kim. Super nice and friendly and very good at what she does. I've recommended her to a few girlfriends and will be going back myself in a couple months.
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[begin ridiculous gleeful good haircut gushing fest]
shaun is my hair hero
he just gave me what may be the best/cutest haircut everrrr!
expensive i 'spose at $150 but seriously worth every penny.
i have very thin/fine/flat uncooperative hair and now you'd never know.
thanks yelpers for the great reviews or i never would have found this amazing place around the corner. love the products too.
5 stars seem insufficient.
[end ridiculous gleeful good haircut gushing fest]
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It's been awhile since I've gotten my hair cut here (about a year ago), so you can take this review for what you will.
Here's why I'm giving this place three stars:
The first time I went here, my haircut was fantastic. Short hair is hard to cut, so props to Shaun.
The second time, however, my haircut didn't turn out so great. I don't know if he was having an off day or what, but my hair turned out pretty badly.
Shaun is a great guy, and the place is super cute and has a great vibe, but I stopped going after the second cut. It's so hard to find a place that consistently delivers great cuts, even in nyc.
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ive been getting shitty boring haircuts since i came to new york- ugh i was so sick of my hair!!
when i came to seagull i had to be carried in by EMS- thats what kind of hair emergency i was having. And me off to europe in a week to meet the boyfriends mum!
i gave kim a convoluted disjointed description of how i thought i wanted my hair, and luckily she knew what i meant being that she is a hair psychic. the most important thing for me was that i have a short androgynous cut that leaned toward the feminine and was sexy and still rockin cause as told her- i may be almost 40, but im not dead yet! actually that was ALL that i said out of the preceding sentence- the rest was just hand motions and bad hair stories and ended with a long sigh and an 'ugh i dont know what i want!'
oh yeah, and i told her that i was willing to spend ZERO time on my hair, just put some gel in and run.
well for once someone understood and didnt leave it too long or give me a typical bob. i have wavy to curly hair and i tried the curly places and was not impressed. kim did a great job! its cute as hell, short but not too boyish, and i can wake up and look cute in a grungy sleepy way- hey at least in the ten minutes it takes me to get in the shower i know im covered! and i do spend no time at all on my hair and it looks cool. thats the beauty of a good cut. thanks kim, and so nice to find a totally non-pretentious, comfortable salon with no bullshit great haircuts!
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I found Seagull on Yelp and made an appointment about 5 days in advance for this past weekend. I've had a seven year relationship with my previous stylist, but I was ready for a change. Based on the reviews I chose Kate to cut my hair and it's one of the best haircuts I've ever had. I went it with no firm idea of what I wanted, except that it had to be different and a little funky/fun. I gave Kate a vague idea of the length I'd be comfortable with and let her get to work. She had some great suggestions about my bangs and worked with my baby fine hair for a cut that has style and body. I have had tons of complements so far!
Kate was awesome - so funny and so nice. I've never had so much fun getting my hair cut. She had my girlfriend and I entertained the entire time we were there. The space is small, hip and comfortable. I'll go back as soon as I need a trim or new style.
Price: $114 and worth every penny!
Pros: awesome staff, free bang trims after your cut, good music
Cons: None, though it's probably not for everyone. If you want a cookie cutter haircut you might be better off somewhere else.
**UPDATE**
My girlfriend also got her hair cut here after I raved about Seagull. Unfortunately her stylist cut her ear (which seriously bled for over an hour) and wasn't quick to do anything about it, but shove four band-aids in her hand as she walked out the door. After paying over $115 for a haircut, both she and I expect better customer service than that. I would expect a professional stylist to know that to stop an ear bleeding you put ice on the cut for a few minutes. In addition to the bleeding ear, her haircut was only so-so in the long run. She's got better cuts for $50 around the city.
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I've been in NY for three years and I've tried every kind of salon; high end, low end, in queens, uptown, midtown, downtown....and I couldn't find one stylist that understood what i wanted for my long hair. I ended up going to Shaun today for a hair cut and he gave me one of the best hair cuts ever! I highly recommend Seagull, friendly, down to earth people with lovely hair cuts :)
P.S. Just like every other salon, they charge NY prices for a hair cut, the only difference is that at Seagull, the hair cut is actually worth it!
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