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"Got my haircut from Hummer. Great service and high attention to detail! Will be returning for my next haircut."
"Great location and the vibes here are pretty cool!"
"Highly recommend this place also for its reasonable pricing on Manhattan"
Overview
Hours
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Description
ON-SESSION is a premium Japanese hair and nail salon located in the heart of New York City. With over 20 years of experience, co-founders, Tsuki and Ritsuko Hotaka have meticulously blended high-end Japanese salon services with the fast-paced fashion scene of New York. From exquisite, bespoke cuts and styles to vibrant, long-lasting colors and intricate nail art, ON-SESSION is a sensory experience that elevates the art of hair and nails into a work of living art.
Reviews
Dec 06, 2024
Ayumi is amazing and so talented! I came in with hair in pretty bad shape. My hair type changed postpartum, going from straight to frizzy and wavy, so the bottom half of my hair was straight while the top half (newly grown) was wavy and super unruly. I didn’t know what I wanted and just said all I wanted was for my hair to not look so weird. I said I don’t know what to do with my new texture and had no idea what would look good. Ayumi asked me a few questions about my preference and maintenance preferences and went to work. I went from hating my hair to absolutely loving it. On top of that, Ayumi gave me a hairstyle with minimum maintenance and still looking so great (she knew I had a toddler and dont have time for maintenance). I love my new hair so much! Thank you Ayumi!
Dec 06, 2024
I had an incredible experience at Session! The salon itself is beautifully designed—stylish and comfortable, making the whole visit feel special. My stylist, Hummer, was fantastic. He was very attentive to detail, especially with my thick Asian hair, which can be challenging to style. He took the time to understand the look I wanted and carefully considered the weight and texture of my hair to make sure everything was just right. His meticulous approach and genuine care for the result really showed. I’m thrilled with how my hair turned out and can’t wait to return.
Nov 06, 2024
Had an appointment with Hummer for digital perm. Great service and I am very satisfied with my new hair style 💖 got a lot of compliments as well. Highly recommend!
Nov 06, 2024
I booked a haircut here because my regular stylist wasn’t available and, trusting her as a Japanese hairstylist, I really let the hairstylist took over and believed she’d do a great job. I showed her tons of photos of the butterfly cut(layered haircut) I wanted, and while the result wasn’t exactly what I envisioned at the end, I thought it was fine at first. It was until the next day, after washing my hair, I realized how poorly it had actually been cut—my fine hair frizzed out of control, and the layers - there were only two layers btw, were ALL wrong. I had to rush to my regular stylist to get it fixed. It breaks my heart to leave this review because the hairstylist who cut my hair was so lovely, but despite her kindness, the result was one of the worst haircuts I’ve had in years. P1—the immediate result (there was so many oil in my hair) P2—when I washed my hair the next day P3 —fixed by my current stylist ( SAVED my life, and without any styling!! We just did blow dry) She charges a higher rate and the result was not even half good as my regular stylist.
Nov 06, 2024
I got a layered haircut from Hummer, and I absolutely love it! It’s usually tough to find someone who can handle my thick hair, but he was really detailed. I’ll definitely go back!
Oct 06, 2024
Did my nails twice here already. Misaki does nails the BEST in nyc. So durable and can last very long. The longest time my nails lasted 7 and a half weeks by her! This salon is cute and in a convenient location. If you want to come during weekends, book early😄!
Oct 06, 2024
I love it here! The vibe of the salon is so chic and everyone is so nice. Chinatsu does my nails and always does a beautiful job! She’s extremely detail oriented and has a soft touch. I always walk out super happy. It’s such a treat! They literally have everything you can think of to create nails that suite your personality.
Oct 06, 2024
Stylish, tranquil and welcoming space. Reasonable price in Flatiron.
Sep 06, 2024
Been seeing ritsuko since 2017, following her from her previous salon and so happy she opened her own place now. I trust her 100% for my haircuts and hair coloring. She is a master at her craft :).
Sep 06, 2024
First time got my nails done by Chinatsu. She has a decade of experience as a manicurist, is very professional and has so many ideas that I could not even imagine! Thank you!
Sep 06, 2024
Got a haircut here for the first time by the stylist Hummer and the cut came out very much how I explained and wanted it to be. The whole time, Hummer was very accommodating to my wants and made sure the length of the cut was just right. Happy with the results and will be back again for another haircut and a perm!
Sep 06, 2024
HUMMER IS AMAZING!! I’ve never had hair so chic before. So elegant, the color was so pretty. He delivered above and beyond what I expected. Thank you so much!!
Sep 06, 2024
He is very professional and friendly! Highly recommend!!
Sep 06, 2024
Hummer did an amazing job with my bob haircut and digital perm, i got exactly what i wanted! this is my first perm and i appreciate that he gave me styling tips and answered all of my questions too. will definitely be coming back
Sep 06, 2024
Hummer's haircut and color were amazing. He was very kind and after consulting with me about hairstyle and hair color, he suggested something that would look good on me. I had a layered cut and highlights done and I love it. The atmosphere of the shop was nice and I had a great experience, so I'm looking forward to my next experience. ありがとうございました‼︎
Sep 06, 2024
I got my hair cut and perm done with Hummer. He did my hair naturally straight and a great job to do styling. I strongly recommend Hummer. Definitely will be back!
Sep 06, 2024
I got my nails done by Chinatsu. She was attentive, creative, and so skilled. I loved how cute my nails are! 💅🏻 Love On-Session!!!
Sep 06, 2024
I loved my haircut by Ritsuko as always. She’s so skillful and stylish! I’ve been her client for years and so happy for her and her partner for opening their own salon. The space is well designed and airy, which makes for a relaxing experience. They use only high quality products with lovely light scents. Looking forward to getting one of my rotating treatments done there next time. I highly recommend their services!
Sep 06, 2024
I went to get my layered haircut with stylist Hummer. Overall, this salon had an amazing atmosphere and really sweet stylists!
Sep 06, 2024
If you are looking for a place to find trendy and stylish hair style, on-session would never disappoint your expectation. It’s just a few min away from Herald square, super cool place. Japanese hairstylists with a lot of experience will find your best hairstyle. Not only the technique they have but also dedicated work and amazing hospitality totally satisfies your experience. Highly recommended hair salon!
Sep 06, 2024
It was my first time here today and I absolutely love how it turned out!! I got a hair color & cut from Hummer and I told him I wanted to get rid of the red/orange-ness I had from my last hair dye. I verbally explained to him what I want without showing him any reference photo but the color & style turned out exactly how I wanted. Hummer was super nice and skilled, he added texture to my hair which I usually don’t do since my hair is so dry and frizzy but he made it work out and I didn’t realize adding them could look so nice on my hair. Will be definitely coming back soon!
Sep 06, 2024
Misaki is amazing Nailist! She is talented and sweet. Thank you always 😊
Sep 06, 2024
My friend recommended me here and I absolutely loved this place. The haircut turned out to be exactly what I wanted. My stylist Hummer was very experienced and knew exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend this place also for its reasonable pricing on Manhattan
Sep 06, 2024
Ritsuko is so good! I’ve been trying to find a good hairstylist for so long, tried tons of salons all over New York, I think I finally found my perfect one. :)
Aug 06, 2024
Amazing salon. Ritsuko is the best for cuts and color. I ve been going to her for years and she always does a great job. Highly recommend this salon.
Aug 06, 2024
Great experience having my haircut at On Session with Hummer! He was very attentive and accommodating. The salon was such a nice place and everyone was very friendly. Will definitely come back!
Aug 06, 2024
I haven’t had a hair cut that I loved much in years! Ritsuko is very patient and meticulous in styling my hair. I’m so happy that I came to her. Would recommend anyone!
Aug 06, 2024
It's rare to find a place that cares so much about how your hair suits you! Hummer is so skilled with his cut & perm, so sweet. Highly highly recommend :)
Aug 06, 2024
I’ve been seeing Ritsuko for years in NYC. Absolute best for men’s and women’s styles!!!
Aug 06, 2024
My stylist is always nice and professional. I would reccomend this salon to realize your favorite style.
Aug 06, 2024
Ritsuko has been my stylist for over 8 years. Everyone here is incredibly talented, I’ve gone from long hair to a bob, black hair to platinum blonde to red, and everything in between with Ritsuko. I trust her completely. You will not regret a visit.
Jul 06, 2024
Experiencing Mariko’s artistry was like love at first haircut. I met her at the last salon she worked at and have followed her to ON-SESSION because I genuinely love watching her work on my hair and the results are always immaculate. This was my first time at this salon and it’s a total delight to walk in, from the tall ceilings to the modernist design, I can’t wait to return!
Jul 06, 2024
Great salon with amazing stylist. I highly recommend!
Jul 06, 2024
I just love all my hair sessions with Megumu. She is super patient, always welcoming, detail-oriented and creative. My hair is always being taken good care of, and megumu offer great suggestions on how to choose different shampoo and conditioners. She is super good at doing balayage, blonde hair or any your style that you prefer. The on session salon itself is clean and spacious with free wifi and drinks. Definitely recommend!
Jul 06, 2024
I’m so grateful to have such an amazing go to hair salon such as On Session. Ritsuko is awesome; attentive, passionate, professional, and caring. She always does an amazing job with my hair. The salon is clean and well styled.
Jul 06, 2024
Ritsuko is absolutely amazing! Her focus and attention to detail are incredibly impressive. I'll definitely be coming back for my next appointment ❤️