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Andre Miska
1111 Lexington Ave., nr. 78th St.
212-988-8334
Sip wine or champagne (or even eat a crêpe!) while you get a trial updo ($100) during a consultation with André. Each dresser (there are three) charges a flat rate of $1,000 for your entire wedding day, plus $150 a head. The day of, opt for renting out this itsy but classy salon (with outdoor patio in the back) for a less chaotic environment.
Avon Salon & Spa
725 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., sixth fl.
888-577-2866
avonsalonandspa.com
Uptown “blondes” swear by the very convincing highlights (from $175). Bridal updos begin at $150; makeup applications start at $50. Free consultations.
Borja Color Studio
118 E. 57th St., nr. Lexington Ave., second fl.
212-308-3232
borjacolorstudio.com
Come to this midtown shop for a pre-aisle overhaul after a complimentary consultation over a glass of wine. Cuts are $125; single-process color, $100; and highlights, $175 to $275. They’ll also make house calls.
A Bridal Hair & Makeup Salon by Marina Vance NYC
20 E. 67th St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-570-6500
marinavance.com
With a roster of celebrity brides like Sarah Jessica Parker and Ashley Judd, these specialists suggest that brides book well in advance. At the salon, they offer hair and makeup for the bride and two of her bridesmaids for $1,500. Special introductory packages start as low as $150.
Bumble and Bumble
146 E. 56th St., nr. Lexington Ave.
415 W. 13th St., nr. Ninth Ave., eighth fl.
212-521-6500
bumbleandbumble.com
A mecca for young models and A-list film stars, this cult fave is big on catwalk-influenced cuts ($91–$250). There’s no bridal package per se, but the stylists are more than happy to work with brides-to-be. Trials start at $150; wedding updos start at $300.
Cutler
115 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.
212-308-3838
cutlersalon.com
Rodney Cutler’s low-key salon—a favorite for highlights—offers a bridal package that includes a shampoo, blow-dry, updo, and makeup application for $250. A consultation for the bride is included; a trial run is $140.
Frédéric Fekkai
15 E. 57th St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-753-9500
fredericfekkai.com
Visit this big, lively salon and come away with the sleek, polished look that countless stars and socialites swear by. A consultation and styling will run you about $150. For a treat, sign up for the “Provence Escapade” package: Beauté de Provence Facial and massage, haircut, style, manicure, and makeup application ($325 per person).
Garren New York
712 Fifth Ave., at 56th St., third fl.
212-841-9400
There’s no bridal program at this salon for the well-heeled, but that doesn’t mean you can’t count on these stylists for some of the sleekest ’dos around. Hairstyling is $60 to $120. Cuts from $100.
Gil Ferrer Salon
21 E. 74th St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-535-3543
gilferrersalon.com
Ladies who lunch love Ferrer’s posh, clubby salon for stylish cuts and high-tech treatments. Besides getting a fabulous updo (from $250), brides can bring in their bridesmaids and sip wine while having makeup applied (from $85). Free consultations.
John Barrett Salon
At Bergdorf Goodman,
754 Fifth Ave., nr. 57th St., ninth fl.
212-872-2700
johnbarrett.com
After an afternoon of picking up last-minute items at Bergdorf, check in to this Brit-about-town’s chic, cheery salon for an updo (from $250) or makeup (from $250). For $500 per hour, a stylist will come to your wedding venue. Consultation is included.
The John Sahag Workshop
425 Madison Ave., nr. 49th St., second fl.
212-750-7772
The late Sahag’s work has appeared in countless beauty and fashion spreads. Brides do leave here with very chic new looks, but be warned: Prices start at $350 (consultation included).
Kuku Hair & Make-up
202 E. 83rd St., nr. Third Ave.
212-396-3051
kukunyc.com
This townhouse has four hairstylists and two makeup artists who will devote lots of time to you and your party. Consultations are from $100 for makeup and $100 to $150 for hair (deductible from the final cost); day-of hair and makeup are $250 each for the bride and from $50 per service for each attendant.
Lépine NY
667 Madison Ave., at 61st St., second fl.
212-355-4247
The uptown set swears by Lépine’s friendly salon for top-notch color jobs and sleek, urban haircuts. Consultation and trial for the bride is $250 and up. Day-of hair starts at $400.
LeMetric
124 E. 40th St., nr. Lexington Ave., Ste. 601
212-986-5620
Brides of all ages with mild to severe thinning hair are transformed into lush-maned beauties by owner Elline Surianello’s chic answer to a hairpiece, the Grid: a kind of silk toupee with Italian hair woven in just the right places to fill bald spots (from $1,000; comes in three sizes and various textures). Six weeks after Surianello designs it, a trained dresser will snap it in (with camouflaged plastic clips), then cut and style it.
Photographed by Kenneth Chen.
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