NYC Hair Salon Reopens, and Everyone’s Wearing a Mask—Even the Stylist!
What It Feels Like to Get a $1,000 Haircut in a New York High‑End Salon
At the posh Julien Farel salon on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the vibe is a blend of luxury and caution. No one goes in without a mask, a sanitiser bottle, and a quick temperature check. What follows is a $1,000 makeover that leaves you looking like you’re in a magazine photo shoot—without any of the usual messy rush.
From Wait‑List to Winning
- 1,200 people are waiting. They’ve been through lockdown hair loss, so the big question is: “Can I still look fabulous?”
- Julie and her team are finally giving in—marching forward into spring with a new business model.
- The salon’s been on the calendar ever since the city started easing restrictions.
ReLife: A Gson of Hair‑Care & Safety Protocols
From the moment you step in, you become part of the “health club”:
- Temperature check at the door—no drama, just a quick scan.
- Your bag? Slide it into a plastic bag. (We’re all about that “no‑touch” policy).
- Individual wipes for phones, glasses, and any other contaminants.
- “Everyone’s wearing a mask and washing hands, but you’ve got to read the sign, right?” says Suelyn Farel, the salon’s CEO.
Inside the Salon: A Conversation with Susan
Susan Warren, who loves to dabble in styling herself, shared the latest buzz:
“It’s worth every penny—because it’s so easy to take care of.” She chuckled as she slipped off her mask for a chat with a reporter.
“You feel like a million bucks. Now, I would eat peanut butter and jelly and get fabulous hair and color if that need be,” she added with that trademark New York swagger.
She’s not alone; the entire team has cracked up at the click‑clack of these new rules. But it’s not all giggles. The psychological boost of a new look after months of lockdown is hard to underestimate.
What Happens When The Doors Finally Open?
Julien Farel felt a joy‑burst typified by a classic “Yes! We’re back!” moment:
“Twelve hundred people on the waiting list,” he muses. “It’s like we’re back—finally! We’re live!”
Now, the salon’s blooming with customers eager to snap into new hairstyles that flatten the line between hair talk and hair mockery.
Take the Floor—Play safe, but stay fabulous!
In a city that has worked hard to keep the pandemic at bay, salons like Julien’s serve as a reminder: It’s safe, it’s stylish, and it’s all about the good vibes. And if you’re still waiting for your hair, you’ll be part of a great line of people who recovered from “shaggy despair” to “spectacular revival.”
