Gerard Bollei Salon

Established in the sixties as the in-house salon of the Plaza Hotel, Gerard Bollei has been a fashionable place for decades. The salon even did hair and makeup for Truman Capote’s glam Black and White Ball. In 1976, having grown too big for its gilded britches, the operation moved and expanded, putting down roots as one of the original tenants of the Galleria building on 57th Street. Bollei himself died in the eighties, but his legacy lives on in that same duplex space. Retaining plenty of seventies charm—Formica, rounded countertops, lots of taupe—the salon spans 5,600 square feet and employs a staff of 80, including nail, makeup, skin-care, and waxing experts. Hair gets the most attention, however, with 30 stylists and 25 color specialists, many with decades of experience, doling out custom cuts and colors to generations of clients. Society types, fashionistas, and a healthy smattering of celebrities have been loyal customers for decades, and bold names like Carolina Herrera and Leelee Sobieski are regulars. Hair-cutting stations bustle on weekends and it can seem like the whole 10022 ZIP code is getting coiffed at once. Yet a factory feel is avoided and clients always command lots of personal attention.

Gerard Bollei

Since 1965, this iconic NYC salon has been setting the standard for NYC chic – based upon its extensive service roster, its sterling reputation and its attentive staff. Whether your lifestyle is casual or glamorous, boardroom or runway, our Master Teams in hair color,hair cuts and styling, hair extensions, face and body care, waxing, and nails will design a look that is perfect every time!

Our hair coloring department features the most advanced hair color technology practiced by our incredible team of Master Colorists. Recognized as a leader in hair color repair, Gerard Bollei Salon often receives hair color repair referrals from other salons. We also specialize in designer shades in every tone, from platinum blonde to riveting reds, golden chestnuts to dramatic ebonies. Most importantly, we focus on finding the right color for you.

Our hair stylists work closely together with our colorists to create your total image, individualized to suit your specific needs and lifestyle. Together, our hair staff focuses on those timeless qualities that define beauty, rather than those glib trends that only serve to dilute it.

 

Gerard Bollei Salon