your private hair sanctuary nestled in the heart of Gowanus, Brooklyn. Tucked away in an industrial building surrounded by fellow artisans, river salon is designed to be your escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

I got my start in the salon world as a shampoo girl at 15—my dream job at the time—and that kicked off a 25-year (and counting) journey in the industry. These days, my passion is all about creating wearable, low-maintenance hair using specialized techniques like dry cutting and balayage.

With dry cutting, I take a sculptural approach to shape and texture, creating cuts that grow out beautifully. For color, I lean into soft, rooted highlights using balayage to keep things natural-looking and long-lasting. The longer my clients can go between sessions, the better!

Our specialties at river salon include dry haircuts, natural balayage highlights, custom vivid colors, and Cezanne smoothing treatments.

When I’m not behind the chair, I’m probably upstate with my wife and our dogs, diving into astrology charts, or getting into a new DIY project.

Check out my work here!