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Your hair's main character era

Cuts, color, glam and glow-ups from a team that actually gets the assignment. Madison Avenue energy, group-chat vibes.

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Fresh nail art in pastel shades
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the tea on us

16+

years of craft

18

artists on deck

32

industry awards

POP Beauty Bar interior with styling chairs
Relaxing hair wash ritual at the bar

from two chairs to the whole floor

POP started in 2009 as a two-chair studio above a Madison Avenue bookshop with one rule: craft over volume. Seventeen years later we're eighteen artists, a color lab, a spa wing and a feed full of receipts. The rule never changed. Every visit gets a real consultation, honest advice and a finish you'll want to post before you hit the sidewalk.

Mission

Make every single person who sits in our chairs feel like the moment is theirs.

Vision

A beauty bar where editorial-level craft meets zero gatekeeping and all the good energy.

Philosophy

Healthy hair first, trends second, and your comfort the whole entire time.

our glow-up timeline

  1. 2009

    A Two-Chair Beginning

    Our founders open a two-chair studio above a Madison Avenue bookshop with a single belief: craft over volume.

  2. 2013

    The First Expansion

    We take over the full floor, add the color lab and welcome our first international stylists.

  3. 2017

    Spa & Skin Atelier

    A dedicated wellness wing opens, bringing facials, massage and skincare science under the same roof.

  4. 2021

    Industry Recognition

    Named among the top salons in the country and awarded for our sustainable salon practices.

  5. 2025

    The Collection Era

    Eighteen artists, one philosophy. We continue to set the standard for modern salon experiences.

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the menu

HOT

Signature Precision Cut

Consultation, precision cut, wash and finish by a master stylist.

$9560 min

Creative Director Cut

A transformative cut designed with our creative director.

$16075 min

Fringe & Shape Refresh

Quick maintenance trim to keep your shape sharp between visits.

$4025 min

Kids Cut (under 12)

Gentle, patient cutting for our youngest guests.

$4530 min

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the dream team

Six verified pros, zero gatekeeping. Tap a card to see what each artist is certified to slay.

Portrait of Isabella Laurent

Isabella Laurent

@isabella.laurent

Creative Director & Master Stylist

Trained in Paris and London, Isabella has styled editorial covers and three fashion weeks. She leads our creative vision.

15 yrs

experience

3

specialties

5.0

rating

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Sofia Reyes

@sofia.reyes

Senior Colorist

A balayage obsessive with a chemist's brain, Sofia formulates color that grows out as beautifully as it starts.

11 yrs

experience

3

specialties

5.0

rating

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Amara Chen

@amara.chen

Texture & Treatment Expert

Amara specializes in curls, coils and restorative treatments, blending trichology science with intuitive styling.

9 yrs

experience

3

specialties

5.0

rating

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Marcus Cole

@marcus.cole

Master Barber & Grooming Specialist

From classic hot-towel shaves to modern skin fades, Marcus brings old-school craft to contemporary grooming.

12 yrs

experience

3

specialties

5.0

rating

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Yuna Park

@yuna.park

K-Beauty & Skincare Specialist

Seoul-trained esthetician Yuna brings glass-skin facials and gentle, barrier-first skincare philosophy to every treatment.

8 yrs

experience

3

specialties

5.0

rating

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Elena Volkov

@elena.volkov

Bridal & Editorial Makeup Artist

Elena's soft-glam artistry has graced hundreds of weddings and a dozen magazine spreads across Europe and the US.

10 yrs

experience

3

specialties

5.0

rating

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First Visit Welcome

Your introduction to the house

$79

$105
  • Signature precision cut
  • Relaxing wash ritual
  • Blow-dry finish
  • Personal product consultation
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BEST SELLER

The Signature Experience

Our most loved afternoon

$295

$360
  • Precision cut and style
  • Dimensional gloss treatment
  • Signature glow facial
  • Luxury manicure
  • Champagne service
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LIMITED

Seasonal Glow Edit

Limited edition this season

$185

$240
  • Hydra-dew facial infusion
  • Babylights touch-up
  • Olaplex bond rebuild
  • Take-home mini ritual kit
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BRIDAL

Bridal Royale

Everything for the big day

$690

  • Full trial session
  • Wedding-day hair and makeup
  • Pre-wedding glow facial
  • Touch-up kit and on-call artist
  • Bridal party coordination
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FOR HIM

Gentleman's Reserve

The complete grooming hour

$145

$175
  • Precision cut and fade
  • Hot-towel straight shave
  • Charcoal detox facial
  • Scalp massage and tonic
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MEMBERS

VIP Membership

Priority everything, all year

$89

/month
  • One signature service monthly
  • 15% off all services and retail
  • Priority weekend booking
  • Exclusive member events
  • Complimentary birthday blowout
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OlaplexKérastaseOribeDavinesMoroccanoilDyson Professional

#shelfie

shelf goals

Every brand on our shelves is one we actually use behind the chair. Take the salon finish home.

Olaplex products on display

Olaplex

California, USA

Bond-building science

Patented bond-building technology that repairs hair from the inside out. The backbone of every color service we perform.

  • No.3 Hair Perfector$30
  • No.7 Bonding Oil$30
Kérastase products on display

Kérastase

Paris, France

Haute couture hair care

Parisian luxury hair care with targeted rituals for every diagnosis, from densifying serums to nutrition masques.

  • Elixir Ultime Oil$49
  • Nutritive Masquintense$64
Oribe products on display

Oribe

New York, USA

The pinnacle of styling

Editorial styling products beloved backstage at fashion week. Performance formulas wrapped in iconic packaging.

  • Dry Texturizing Spray$52
  • Gold Lust Shampoo$49
Davines products on display

Davines

Parma, Italy

Sustainable beauty

Carbon-neutral, B-Corp certified Italian hair care blending sustainability with salon-grade performance.

  • OI All In One Milk$38
  • LOVE Smoothing Shampoo$34
Moroccanoil products on display

Moroccanoil

Tel Aviv / New York

Argan-infused originals

The argan oil pioneers. Deep hydration and shine for every texture, from fine waves to dense coils.

  • Treatment Original$48
  • Intense Hydrating Mask$44
Dyson Professional products on display

Dyson Professional

Malmesbury, UK

Engineering for hair

Intelligent heat control tools that protect hair while we style. Every station is equipped with the full Dyson suite.

  • Supersonic Dryer$429
  • Airwrap Styler$599

STAFF PICKS

IT GIRL APPROVED

The four products our team restocks for themselves every single month. If you only grab one thing from the shelf, make it one of these.

  • Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector

    the weekly reset

  • Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

    instant volume era

  • Moroccanoil Treatment Original

    shine in a bottle

  • Kerastase Elixir Ultime Oil

    glass hair finish

#nofilterneeded

the comments section

Google reviews 4.9
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Charlotte Hayes

#balayagecut

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"I have chased the perfect balayage through four cities. Sofia nailed it on the first appointment, and the color has grown out beautifully for five months. This place is in another league."
128March 2025

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hours

  • Monday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sundayclosed bestie

parking and transit

Validated parking at 250 Madison Garage (2 hours free)Street parking on E 38th and E 39th after 6 PMTwo blocks from Grand Central (4, 5, 6, 7, S lines)

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