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This swank salon resembles a chi-chi slumber party for grown-ups. Stylists trade barbs and banter above the din of the hair dryers, but they're serious about hair. Eponymous owner and top stylist Allan Parss, who snips bobs using only a razor, runs a class-act salon: calm white and grey tiles, luxurious wash-station chairs, and personal TVs for when you're parked under the dryer. Before they start snipping (men's cuts from $45, women's from $65), stylists consult on looks, from the low-key to the outrageous.

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editorial review - Manicures and Pedicures
With a backdrop of smooth jazz music, it's no shocker that services here induce instant relaxation. In a small but cozy treatment room, aesthetician Asmeret Ghebreslassie methodically tends to overgrown cuticles and gives serious attention to dry, cracked soles while engaging you in intriguing conversation. She recruits Dermalogica creams and oils for both manicures and pedicures, which are not complete without a moisture-rich dip of warm paraffin wax to soften skin. Manicure from $30, pedicure from $50.

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Located in a row of heritage buildings facing the famous FlatIron building, the modern Allan Parss Salon exudes a stylish, relaxed atmosphere that reflects its upscale clientele. The soothing white and grey interior has personal flat screen TVs at almost every station so that you can remain entertained while your hair is being perfected. There are comfortable wash-station chairs and the latest in drying equipment. Stylists consult on looks from conservative to creative. Highlights are a specialty, as is colour correction and double process colouring. Spa treatments range from threading and waxing to full body treatment and include spa French pedicures and manicures. The salon is also a retailer of the exclusive Bumble and Bumble hair care line from New York, which includes shampoos, conditioners, and foundation products.