river salon - Brooklyn (NY)

5 /5 Lilly Slezak: Cannot recommend L and her services enough!!!! She is a true professional and worked some real magic on me recently. She gave me an amazing new look with k-tip extensions to build up lost volume due to thinning hair. She was so kind, thoughtful, and attentive. The extensions blend seamlessly with my natural hair, giving me a major confidence boost. If you are considering extensions to give your hair density and volume, do not hesitate to reach out to her. Also, I have many friends who have gotten haircuts with L that grow out beautifully — she is so good at what she does and has an amazing sense of what is cool and fresh, while also considering what will work for YOU. She’s the best!

5 /5 Denise Martinez: I came to River to see Crystal for the first time a few weeks ago, and from the moment we talked about my hair goals, I knew I was in great hands. They were kind, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to explain everything in a way that made sense, and even when I struggled to describe what I wanted, they completely understood and brought my vision to life. I loved how my hair looked and felt, even weeks after our appointment. I’m so happy I found Crystal and will definitely be coming back to them for the foreseeable future!

5 /5 Blake Bradford: I love going to River Salon. Its such a blissful escape for me and L is truly an exceptional stylist. She has been doing my cut and color for years and I am incredibly happy every time!

5 /5 Kate Welsh: After recommending L, Crystal, and River Salon to a friend via text just now, I realized I should make my praise public. After years searching for a salon I loved, I finally found River around 2 years ago and havent looked back. My haircuts are always exactly what Im hoping for and the balayage is gorgeous and thoughtfully done (when L says she aims for low-maintenance hair, she means it!). Plus: I love her business model and I leave my appointment having laughed a lot. 10/10, cant wait for my next cut.

5 /5 Adrienne Petrino: If you have thick, curly hair and want a stylist who truly understands how to cut and shape it, look no further! Crystal is an absolute badass—insanely talented, deeply empathetic and kind, and effortlessly cool. They listen, they care, and they create magic with their scissors. I have been trusting Crystal with my hair since 2021. Not only do they have the technical skill to bring out the best in your curls, but they also make the entire experience feel like a warm, affirming space. As a queer-friendly stylist, they cultivate an environment where you can fully be yourself while walking out with a cut that makes you feel unstoppable. If you want someone who knows how to shape, style, and celebrate your curls (instead of just “thinning them out” like so many stylists do), book an appointment ASAP. You won’t regret it!