María Cortes NY
María Cortes NY is a hair salon at 1365 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Founded by colorist María Cortés, it is known for balayage, baby highlights, red tones, hair color and keratin, and its color and care are vegan, cruelty free and sulfate free. It is rated 4.8 on Google from 152 reviews.
Color is the heart of the salon: hand painted balayage from $225, baby highlights from $160, all over color from $120, rich red and copper tones, and vivid fashion shades. The salon also cuts and styles hair, does blowouts and special occasion styling, and offers keratin smoothing and repair treatments.
Every first visit can start with a free ten minute consultation to talk through your hair history and goals.
The salon works with professional vegan, cruelty free formulas and sulfate free care that protects your color and your scalp. Products and treatments used in the salon include Oribe, Aveda, Olaplex and K18.
The salon is at 1365 1st Avenue, close to Lenox Hill and Yorkville. The nearest subway is the Q train at 72nd Street and 2nd Avenue, and the M15 bus runs up 1st Avenue.
María Cortés is the founder and master colorist. She works with Michelle, master stylist, and Wendy, junior stylist. You can choose your stylist when you book online.
FAQ
At 1365 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The nearest subway is the Q train at 72nd Street and 2nd Avenue.
Tuesday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM; Sunday and Monday, closed. Book online to see open times.
Yes. The salon’s color and care are vegan, cruelty free and sulfate free, with brands such as Oribe, Aveda, Olaplex and K18.
Book online through the Book button on any page, where you can see every service, price and open time. You can also call (212) 737-0723.
Yes. A ten minute consultation is free and is the best first step if you are not sure what to book.
Women’s haircuts start at $75, men’s haircuts are $50, and an artistic haircut and style with María is $150.
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