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A private, bespoke hair salon in Gowanus, Brooklyn where we tailor the client experience to your unique goals + desires

Your Hair Journey

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Client Love

“Obsessed with River Salon!! L is a dream designer, stylist and has amazing energy/vibes. Love the space - it’s bright, warm, and there’s always a stocked fridge of delicious seltzers and beverages. L is so good at reading the room, seeing what kind of mood I’m in, coming up with ideas/strategies for me to look and feel my best. And I asked her to do my wedding recently - the best decision - a dream come true!”

- Ryan S

“I can not praise L enough, she is the best stylist I have ever had. She is so talented, a true artist. My hair always looks amazing when I leave, but unlike other stylists, with L my hair continues to look great even after three months. I always look forward to my appointment with L!”

- Monica G

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Most Booked Services

Haircut + Highlight

Looking for the best highlight and haircut in Brooklyn? Our most popular service at river salon combines beautifully blended highlights with precision cutting for a fresh, polished look. Whether you want soft, lived-in color or a bold transformation, our stylists customize each session to your unique style. Enjoy the relaxing, spa-like atmosphere of our Gowanus salon and leave feeling refreshed. Book your appointment today to experience why this service is a client favorite!

Drycut

Our Dry Cut service is a true art form, sculpting your hair to enhance its natural movement and texture. By cutting hair in its dry state, our stylists can work with your unique patterns—like cowlicks and swirls—to create effortlessly beautiful styles that require minimal upkeep. This technique also blends perfectly with color, highlights, and lowlights, giving you a seamless, vibrant look from roots to ends. Experience the precision and ease of a dry cut at river salon and see why it's a game-changer for your hair!

Learn more about river and our philosophy!