Congratulations. You did it. You survived another freezing, miserable New York winter. There are a few ways to celebrate spring-- you can shave for the first time since Thanksgiving, you can burn your long underwear, or you can take off those layers and run naked through Union Square. Okay, that last one was a bad idea. Lesson learned and time served.
The best way to greet the nice weather is to go to Pimps & Pinups, the effortlessly chic Lower East Side salon (modeled after the company's flagship boutique in London).
The brand gained it's fame styling celebrities and fashion's elite, but thankfully you don't need a coke habit to bag this Loot: $147 for a haircut and partial highlights (that's 30% off the regular price of $210).
Enter the sleek minimalist space, meet their talented yet unpretentious staff, and sit back in a luxurious antique barber chair. You'll be cut, colored, and styled to pinup perfection all while sipping a complimentary glass of wine or beer (giving new meaning to "buzz cut").
Besides cutting the hair of stars, the folks at Pimps & Pinups have been earning stars from an even tougher crowd: New Yorkers. The salon is one of the highest rated on Lifebooker (averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars from 209 clients who booked appointments there), as well as on Yelp (4.5 stars), and Citysearch (5 stars).
This is the season where beauty is reborn, so grab this Loot, get that new look, and pimp it with pride as you stroll into spring.
From Lifebooker:
"Probably the best haircut of my life...so far, anyways - ha. I've
never been more happy with my hair :) The entire staff was super
friendly and laid back...the whole place had a great vibe. Shannon cut
my hair exactly how I wanted it! She was really sweet and friendly...I
will definitely be back. I suggest you go too! PS - they provide you
with a complimentary beverage during your trim. Drinking a cold beer
while getting your hair cut is definitely a nice bonus!"
"I can't say enough about how wonderful this place was. Extremely
polite and friendly staff. I brought along a picture to show what I
wanted and was given exactly that. I have never gotten more
compliments about a hairstyle."
"I love this place! the people are great, and the result is always brilliant."
From Yelp:
"I have gotten more compliments on my hair since going to Pimps and
Pinups than I have ever gotten." - Marissa D.
"Pimps and Pinups provides a level of service that is divine." - Jeri E.
"Gave me a great, much complimented on haircut." - Sally M.
From Citysearch:
"Pimps & Pinups rock!!! I don't remember getting so many compliments
about my hair...Ever! I've had my hair done at Fekkai, Vidal Sassoon
& many other expensive salons in the city, but have never been so
happy with the results! Salon looks fantastic, prices are fair plus
they are open til 10PM :) " - Mattmi
"This place makes you feel like a movie star. And not as intimidating
as it may seem since it looks to chic. Everyone was super friendly and
I felt very comfortable there. Plus my hair looks absolutely amazing." - NYcitykitty
"BEST haircut ever! I had heard great things about this salon both
from friends in London and New York. I decided to make an appointment
in the new salon in the LES and was thrilled I did." - Roseharriss