ALI AKDURUHAIR ARTIST & EDUCATORBook a visit ↗2197 Broadway · MANHATTAN
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THE APPOINTMENT LOCATION
Appointments with Ali are at the Upper West Side location. Select a route below for current directions and travel options.
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Arriving by subway? Take the 1, 2, or 3 train to 72nd Street on Broadway in the Upper West Side. Ali’s appointment location is at 2197 Broadway, Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York, NY 10024. Open walking directions from the station to plan the last part of your trip.
Walk from 72nd Street stationUse the 72nd Street station at Broadway and West 72nd Street for this route. Check current MTA service before traveling, especially on weekends or late at night.
MTA station & train informationCheck MTA service changesPlan a haircut or color appointment around your day in Manhattan. The salon is at 2197 Broadway on the Upper West Side. Choose your actual park exit in Maps to check the route and allow time for your consultation.
Directions from Central Park West at 72nd StreetStaying in Midtown or planning a day around Times Square? Appointments with Ali take place uptown at the Broadway address. Check current travel options and book ahead so your hair appointment fits your plans.
Directions from Times SquareVisiting from the neighborhood? Use your current location for directions to the Broadway address, then confirm your appointment details before setting out.
Find a route near youComing from across Manhattan? Open a route from the Upper East Side and adjust the starting point to your exact address for current transit, walking, or driving options.
Directions from the Upper East SideTraveling uptown from SoHo? Plan your trip to the Upper West Side appointment location and check current travel times before you leave.
Directions from SoHoBEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Ali’s appointment location is on the Upper West Side in New York City. Use the directions link from your current location to see whether the trip works for you.
Explore haircuts, blowouts, balayage, highlights, hair color, gloss, and treatments. Extensions and bridal services are planned by consultation.
View all services & starting pricesYes. Share your hair goals, recent services, and inspiration photos so Ali can discuss the appointment and estimated price with you.
Call +1 (917) 957-6419The main site includes client experiences, links to their sources, and Ali’s personal portfolio. Explore the work before your visit.
Read client experiencesView the portfolioUPPER WEST SIDE · HAIR HEALTH & MAINTENANCE
Ali Akduru welcomes haircut and color consultations at 2197 Broadway, Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York, NY 10024. Explore ten questions about precision cuts, everyday maintenance and natural-looking color before choosing your service.
Ali Akduru offers tailored haircuts at The House of Beauty NYC on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Discuss long layers, a lob or face framing around your natural texture and the time you want to spend styling each day.
Buildup is one possible cause of dullness, but NYC water is not uniformly hard: its hardness varies with the supply source. Ask Ali to assess your hair and routine before choosing a clarifying, mineral-removal or conditioning product; dryness alone does not prove mineral buildup.
A blended root area, softly placed balayage or a brunette tonal refresh may suit a lower-maintenance goal. Discuss the contrast you want and how often you can return; a soft grow-out does not remove the need for tone and condition care.
Book a balayage consultation with Ali Akduru at the Upper West Side appointment location. Bring references showing your preferred brightness and warmth so the placement can be planned around your starting shade, haircut and routine.
Ali recommends discussing a trim schedule around your length, condition and style. Eight to twelve weeks can be a starting point for some longer styles, while a precise bob or fringe may need earlier attention; trimming removes split ends rather than guaranteeing they will never form.
Start with conditioning and styling products suited to your texture, and discuss a manageable finish with Ali. Ask which treatment is appropriate before booking; a shine gloss is not automatically a straightening or humidity-proof service.
A collarbone-length lob, longer face-framing pieces or a side-swept fringe are options to explore if you want a more elongated silhouette. Ali can balance those preferences with your texture and density; face shape is a guide rather than a rule.
Yes. A defined outline and carefully placed layers can help create the appearance of fullness and movement. Too much texturizing can make ends look sparse, so Ali will discuss how much weight your hair can lose while keeping the shape you want.
Choose care for the tone and condition you actually see rather than assuming NYC water is the cause of yellowing. A violet-pigmented product may help unwanted yellow tones, while a gloss may be discussed for tonal refinement; use the recommended formula and frequency instead of automatically toning every month.
A consultation gives Ali the chance to review your color history, condition, styling routine and target result. Discuss whether strand testing is needed and agree on achievable steps, time and price; assessment can reduce uncertainty but cannot guarantee damage-free processing.
Water reference: NYC DEP drinking water FAQs. NYC supplies range from soft or slightly hard Catskill/Delaware water to moderately hard Croton water.
Explore hair-care guidance and referencesFOR CLIENTS VISITING FROM SOHO · BLONDING & STYLE
Discuss blonde transformations, color correction and modern cuts with Ali at the Upper West Side location. SoHo opening details have not yet been announced; use the current appointment address when booking.
Clients from SoHo can consult Ali at his current Upper West Side appointment location. Bring references for babylights, foilayage or a brighter blonde so Ali can assess the right approach; a SoHo appointment address has not yet been announced.
Start with a consultation and an honest history of every recent color and chemical service. Severe damage may limit further lightening; discuss correction, conditioning, a trim or a staged plan rather than expecting one treatment to reverse all damage.
Consider dimensional brunette, face-framing brightness or a rich copper tone as style directions. Bring current reference photos so Ali can tailor the idea to you; these are options to explore, not a verified ranking of the latest SoHo trends.
See Ali’s current balayage starting prices below. Corrective color needs an individual consultation because existing dye, condition, time and the number of stages affect the quote; confirm any toner, treatment and finishing costs before starting.
Foilayage combines painted placement with foil processing to create brightness with a blended look. Ask Ali whether it suits your starting color and history; stronger lift is not suitable for every head of hair and may need several appointments.
Ask Ali whether unwanted warmth needs a toner refresh, a change in home care or another assessment. Use a toning shampoo only when it suits your shade and follow its directions; do not assume all brassiness comes from hard water or that everyone needs a fixed six-to-eight-week schedule.
A textured bob, shag-inspired layers or curtain bangs can be starting points for a modern look. Ali can adapt the silhouette to your natural texture, density and styling habits rather than copying a reference without adjustment.
Ask Ali which professional treatment is available and appropriate for the planned service. Olaplex and K18 have different products and protocols; confirm the exact product, application and price rather than assuming either is mixed into every bleach service or eliminates damage.
Plan the change in stages when your starting color and condition call for it. Ali can assess a blended placement, achievable lightness and conditioning needs; previously colored or fragile hair may require more visits or a less dramatic target.
Use the official booking link or contact Ali to discuss your service and availability. Current appointments are at the Upper West Side location; clients traveling from SoHo should confirm the address before setting out, as a SoHo opening date and appointment address have not been announced.
YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT
Use the booking link below to request an appointment with Ali. If you are unsure which service to select, share your hair goals and recent color history before booking.
2197 Broadway, Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York, NY 10024Appointments with Ali at The House of Beauty NYC · Upper West Side, Manhattan
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