Uptown style, down to earth stylists
Hair Color Correction Review
Vartali Salon (R)
   48 East 57th , 2nd Floor
(212) 935-4640

Surrounded by the likes of Central Park , Gucci and the Apple Store, Vartali Salon on 57^th street , is every girls dream.  It is located on the 2^nd floor at 48 E 57^th and has an incredible view of the hustle and bustle of 57^th and all that the east side has to offer.

I went to Vartali to experience a new color correction hair service from Jim and left with so much more.  The first thing that struck me about Vartali, especially being in the area that it is in, is how extremely friendly and outgoing the entire staff was.  Not only that, but in all the business, no one seemed rushed or crazed.  Everyone was cool, calm, collected … that made me very comfortable, very quickly!  I first met Nora- assistant manager of the salon.  She introduced me to Jim, my colorist and got me seated.

Jim was fantastic!  Equally as nice, we spoke for about 10 minutes about my hair; the very old highlights that were remaining, how good  (or bad!!!) I am at maintenance of my hair, and what I would like.  We agreed on all-over highlights using color, not bleach, (Did you know that using bleach - your hair will continue to lighten as you are outdoors, so it’s not a true coloring!?)  and somewhere in the auburn family.  When he went to get the color and foil, another girl came and took my drink order.  I also met Houri, the salon manager- equally warm and friendly. Within minutes I had a lovely ice water, my favorite mag, and Jim was already at work on my hair.  To be honest, I never did get past page 10 in Us Weekly as Jim and I just hit it off- talking about everything.  He also works on the Today show every day styling the guests and some of the anchors hair. He was fantastic and so was my color. It only sat for 15 minutes and then we did the unveiling…but wait, there’s more.

I was told that Antonio was going to blow dry my hair, and since he was going through the motions anyway, why not get a trim first.  It didn’t take much convincing and I agreed.  Again, the people at Vartali shine, and Antonio was no different.  We spoke briefly about my last hair cut, how thin my hair is, what kind of layer and bangs I like and he went to work.  While blow-drying he didn’t ‘over-product’ my hair.  He  used one spray to boost some volume and that was it.  By the time he was done, I could hardly believe this was my hair!  Honestly ladies, this may be the best hair cut and color I’ve ever had.  The color was subtle, yet lifted throughout, as if I’d spent 2 weeks in the Caribbean!  The cut had movement and flow and looked great on me.  The best part was that I felt like I had just spent a couple of hours with friends. Before I left, I was able to show off my new do to Houri, Nora, Jim and Antonio- it was a little like a scene out of Pretty Woman… and that’s how I felt.

Vartali Salon is an extremely professional, high quality salon.  They offer cuts, colors, processing, waxing and manicures.  Not only is their work exquisite, but the people who make up Vartali Salon are even better- you might say they are a cut above the rest. (yeah, yeah I know, but really they are.)

Erin Wilk
Beauty Editor www.spa-nyc.com 

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Tips for the Color Correction at Vartali Salon:
- Vartali can also take care of your waxing and manicure/pedicure needs as well.
- Remember if you are happy with this or any other spa service tip at least 15 - 20 %.
- Remember to tell them Spa-nyc.com sent you.