Weddings Summer 2009 > Brides

André Miska

Expect to spend about an hour with Miska trying different updos during the bridal consultation ($100). Each hairdresser charges a flat rate of $1,000 for the entire wedding day, plus $150 a head. Brides can also rent this tiny but elegant salon, which has an outdoor patio, starting at $3,000.

Borja Color Studio

Clients head to this midtown shop for a pre-wedding color overhaul that looks truly natural. Cuts are $150; single-process color, $110; highlights, $175 to $250. Borja’s colorists also make house calls (prices upon request). Bridal updos start at $150.

A Bridal Hair & Makeup Salon by Marina Vance NYC

Vance will do the bride’s hair and makeup on the big day ($500 for each service), and she’ll take care of bridesmaids, too ($175 for hair, $175 for makeup). If the bride wants Vance to herself, a team of trained stylists can cater to the rest of the bridal party.

Blow

It’s blowout central at these salons-though they also do cuts, color, nails, waxing, and makeup. Wedding-day ’dos start at $125, and the Bubbles ’n’ Blow package enlivens a party’s blowout sessions with flutes of prosecco (from $60).

Bumble and Bumble

Stephanie Braun and Travis Speck are the stylists to see for classic and cool bridal updos at Bumble and Bumble. Trial runs start at $150; wedding updos start at $300.

Cutler Salon

Rodney Cutler’s low-key salons-favorites for highlights-deliver unpretentious (but never boring) styles. Wedding updos start at $150. The bridal package ($400) includes a shampoo, blow-dry, styling, and makeup application. A consultation is included; a trial run is $250.

Cutting Image Salon

While you get made up in this cozy salon, the French café next door will provide the wine and cheese-gratis. Bridal updos run from $150 to $250. Bridal makeup is $100. Parties of up to nine can rent the entire salon by the hour, and bridal-party packages start at $100 per bridesmaid for wash, blowout, and updo-plus $50 for makeup.

Devachan Salon & Departure Lounge

For best results, these curly-hair specialists cut locks while they’re still dry. They use their own sulfate-free shampoo and five of the six lines used in the Departure Lounge spa are organic. Cuts start at $95. They specialize in working curly hair into sophisticated styles, but can also work with all types of hair. For bridal updos, prices upon request.

Dov Salon

Dov’s signature is custom, undetectable hairpieces that make both updos and down ’dos look incredibly full. Consultations start at $250; day-of appointments start at $500; hairpiece prices vary.

Eva Scrivo Salon

From Eva Scrivo’s new, larger salon locations, brides can start with a trial and consultation that includes hair and makeup (hair, $150 to $250; makeup, $125). The cost for a day-of appointment in the salon is $150 to $300 for hair, $200 for makeup. To see Scrivo, hair is $300 to $400; makeup is $350.

Frédéric Fekkai

Clients who visit a Fekkai salon come away with soft and understated hairstyles. To prepare for a honeymoon, brides can indulge in the salon’s quickie Beauty Getaway package: 90 minutes for a manicure, pedicure, and bikini wax ($115). Cuts start at $125. For bridal updos, prices upon request.

Garren New York

Garren’s wedding stylists are known for their versatility, but classic brides should book Jason Quinn for his simple yet elegant updos. For an edgier, retro ’do, or for those considering extensions, Manabu Unno is the one to see. A consultation is $100 to $250; on-site styling from $300.

Gil Ferrer Salon

At this salon, brides can get an updo (from $250) and makeup (from $150), and bring their bridesmaids to sip wine and get made up, too (bridesmaids’ hair from $85; makeup from $85).

Hiro Haraguchi Salon

This salon is tasteful and understated. Bridal updos start at $200, makeup application is $200, and the salon can be rented for "glamour" parties (prices upon request). Satoru is the bridal stylist; for great color, ask for Jane or Zane.

John Barrett Salon

Clients check in to this bright salon for classic updos (from $250) and expertly applied makeup (from $250). For $500 per hour, a stylist will come to the wedding. Consultation is included.

The John Sahag Workshop

Stylists continue the late Sahag’s work, specializing in clip-on hairpieces as an alternative to hair-damaging extensions. Prices start at $350 for the bride (trial runs are $250); updos for bridesmaids from $200.

From the Winter 2008 New York Wedding Guide