The Beehive Salon Brooklyn

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(718) 782-8376

115 N 7th St (Berry Street and Wythe Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11211 40.718873 -73.959392

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Neighborhood: Greenpoint

Hours:

Mon-Sun 11am-8pm

Last updated 6.23.11

Category:

Beauty Salons , Barbers

Payment Methods:

American Express , Visa , MasterCard

Hair Care Services:

Hair Highlights , Hair Coloring

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What People Are Saying About The Beehive Salon Brooklyn

Featured Review

Laura Norkin

Contributor

A former Best of Citysearch barber and an established Brooklyn day spa have joined forces, creating a veritable megaplex of pampering. The massive space offers quick haircuts from the owner (an industry vet) and a team of tatted, retro-meets-rocker-looking staff members. Smiles and straightforward treatment are the norm, both in the nine-seat, bi-level salon and downstairs in the homey spa. There’s only one nail technician (albeit with superstar experience) and massage therapists work on an on-call basis, so appointments are preferred to walk-ins, but the treatments are topnotch, especially in…

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Look Good:
Supporting sustainability, most products at Beehive are natural or organic, favoring brands like MOP, Deva and Jessicurl (a small-batch curl-focused line).
The Extras:
There's a garden out back where, weather permitting, you can relax or take in a color treatment without suffocating fumes.
Know Before You Go:
Maleina, the owner, has a few Manhattan salons under her belt and the dedicated clients to prove it. If you want her, you'd better call in advance.
ambiance
96.00000381469727% positive
  1. “The stuff is very professional and has a very welcoming personal atmosphere, that other places sometimes lack.”
  2. “The music playing was groovy, the temperature comfortable.”
  3. “It is the perfect place - the atmosphere is charming, welcoming, and visually appealing, the hairdressers are truly the most talented, the owners are wonderful, and the prices are totally affordable.”
  4. “Not only do I love my haircut but in addition the salon is comfortable and well designed, the staff is friendly, and my hairdresser Eileen was extremely knowledgeable about haircare.”
  5. “Though I love the decor, the friendly, efficient, don't-have-to-buy-a-million-products staff, and the fantastic shampoo girl, I am very dismayed to report that I've gotten two severely bad haircuts (both resembling the dreaded "rachel").”
  6. “The atmosphere is friendly and warm -- and believe me, I'm allergic to Williamsburghip -- yet totally professional.”
  7. “All the ladies are nice, the atmosphere is very fun and relaxed and friendly, and my cuts have always been exactly what I wanted (even when I didn't know what I wanted).”
  8. “From the moment you walk in, the feeling is warm, welcome and so comfortable (tea and snacks!)”
  9. “The first time I went to Beehive, Marlene cut my hair and I was thrilled, I loved the cut, it was so cute, and fun, and something totally new for me so that was great.”
  10. “the place has a fun decor, and my hair dresser was super nice.”
  11. “great cuts, great atmosphere--definitely worth giving them a try!”
  12. “Bean has always given great haircuts and the salon has a convivial atmosphere.”
  13. “It's a fun, cool, beautiful salon where you not only can receive a great style, but you enjoy a fabulous Brooklyn-style backyard while you wait for your highlights to finish.”
  14. “travel all the way from the Upper West Side for the sweet staff, pleasant atmosphere, and of course the haircut.”
  15. “agree that the atmosphere is nice.”
  16. “Fun decor and staff, great treat in a fun neighborhood”
  17. “The atmosphere is great, staff is friendly and unpretentious, and the decor is amazing.”
  18. “highly recommend Beehive if you are looking for quality, great atmosphere, professional stuff.”
  19. “The atmosphere is eclectic and creative, and the staff is genuinely friendly and accomodating.”
  20. “recommend the BeeHive to anyone looking for a new due, high maintenance hair or fun and funky hairdues too.”
  21. “It's not fun, the music is bad, the owner is snippy, and the shampooer felt like he was trained by a circus seal.”
  22. “The staff here are super friendly and fun and they play great music.”
  23. “would absolutely recommend either Jess or Erin, they are talented stylists who make the experience fun and easy.”
  24. “her warm smile, easy manner and ability to make her clients feel comfortable throughout the entire process are all reasons why she's slowly becoming a legend in our office--many of our co-workers here have become excited about soliciting her styling exper”
  25. “The shampoo was great too, and the atmosphere was AWESOME!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “From the moment you walk in, the feeling is warm, welcome and so comfortable (tea and snacks!)”
  2. “This person seems to be looking for something else from a hair salon you shouldnt be looking for friends and good music -- its not a bar.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “a picky person who tries to find a balance between getting an amazing, fresh look without breaking the bank and have not gone to the same stylist consistently, but I will definitely go to her again.”
  2. “The big green couch in the front is a comfy place to sit and finish your lunch on your way to get your cut (the staff didn't mind me eating in the salon), and the staff were really friendly as we chatted about various vegetarian sandwiches in the area.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Kay, my stylist, is extremely attentive to detail and makes very keen aesthetic choices.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It was my first time at Beehive & I got a great cut and color, and all the people were really nice, and the place is totally cool!”
  2. “Finally found a good place!”
  3. “Rachel was great at giving me my hair cut and she blew it straight without burning my scalp (like every place i've been to).”
  4. “have jumped around all over Manhattan trying to find a good place (decent price, atomosphere, and helpful/friendly staff), and finally found it in Brooklyn!”
return potential
50.0% positive
  1. “like one of the owners of this salon, Bean, but I don't like her enough to ever come back.”
  2. “enjoyed the experience so much that I will definitely be back.”
  3. “I'm sure I will be back, this place is too good to let one bad cut ruin it for me.”
service
80.0% positive
  1. “Kathy may be great for some people's hair, I have no doubt, but not mine.”
  2. “This is a really well run business with friendly and talented artists.”
  3. “The girl who answered the phone was so rude and belittling I didn't even want to bother booking the appointment to try it out.”
  4. “I've gotten so many sincere and enthusiastic complements on this haircut, to the point where people are stopping me in the hallway at work to tell me that they heard about my great new haircut!”
  5. “It was my first time at Beehive & I got a great cut and color, and all the people were really nice, and the place is totally cool!”
  6. “BTW- if you do happen in here and have a decent experience, bring cash for the tip- you can't put it on your card with the service charge, how ridiculous is that?”
  7. “The salon looks like it's pretty cool, but the service and hairstlylist that I had was completely pretentious and not up to par.”
  8. “Not only do I love my haircut but in addition the salon is comfortable and well designed, the staff is friendly, and my hairdresser Eileen was extremely knowledgeable about haircare.”
  9. “had lost the person that cut my hair in LA and everyone else people "highly recommended" just fell flat of giving me a great cut.”
  10. “very very friendly staff.”
  11. “The atmosphere is great, staff is friendly and unpretentious, and the decor is amazing.”
  12. “And the attitude of the staff was horrible.”
  13. “travel all the way from the Upper West Side for the sweet staff, pleasant atmosphere, and of course the haircut.”
  14. “The atmosphere is friendly and warm -- and believe me, I'm allergic to Williamsburghip -- yet totally professional.”
  15. “The stylists were rude and didn't listen to me, and the people at the desk were dismissive from the moment I got there.”
  16. “The staff here are super friendly and fun and they play great music.”
  17. “The atmosphere is eclectic and creative, and the staff is genuinely friendly and accomodating.”
  18. “Beehive is in the heart of hipster-ville, and the joint is everything you'd expect these days in Williamsburg--cute, retro, offbeat, filled with good looking people, new wave on the hi-fi, and lots of tattoos.”
  19. “All the ladies are nice, the atmosphere is very fun and relaxed and friendly, and my cuts have always been exactly what I wanted (even when I didn't know what I wanted).”
  20. “have jumped around all over Manhattan trying to find a good place (decent price, atomosphere, and helpful/friendly staff), and finally found it in Brooklyn!”
  21. “have never, ever, ever had such a great and attentive colorist.”
  22. “It is not often that one finds TWO people in their lifetime that absolutely get how to do their hair AND are so affordable.”
  23. “absolutely love my hair cut, and people constantly ask me who does my hair.”
  24. “nice open space and very nice people.”
  25. “Kay, my stylist, is extremely attentive to detail and makes very keen aesthetic choices.”
  26. “The big green couch in the front is a comfy place to sit and finish your lunch on your way to get your cut (the staff didn't mind me eating in the salon), and the staff were really friendly as we chatted about various vegetarian sandwiches in the area.”
  27. “ve never had a rude experience in the couple of years they?”
  28. “Fun decor and staff, great treat in a fun neighborhood”
  29. “rude introduction”
  30. “Really enjoyed the experience and the staff, the room was vibrant and well decorated.”
  31. “Everyone at the salon was friendly.”
  32. “Though I love the decor, the friendly, efficient, don't-have-to-buy-a-million-products staff, and the fantastic shampoo girl, I am very dismayed to report that I've gotten two severely bad haircuts (both resembling the dreaded "rachel").”
  33. “The fearless leaders at this salon have the unique ability to employ people who share their aesthetic yet maintain their own style and who are wonderful people to boot.”
  34. “I'll make this short and sweet - I've tried more convenient places, I've tried cheaper places, but nothing compares the the Beehive's quality of service and skill.”
  35. “great customer service, awesome energy, over all great time along with an outstanding haircut!”
value
78.07000160217285% positive
  1. “You wil be happier than michael jackson in a daycare center with the low prices and great craftsmanship.”
  2. “It is not often that one finds TWO people in their lifetime that absolutely get how to do their hair AND are so affordable.”
  3. “This is the best cut I've ever had, and the least expensive!”
  4. “It is the perfect place - the atmosphere is charming, welcoming, and visually appealing, the hairdressers are truly the most talented, the owners are wonderful, and the prices are totally affordable.”
  5. “My first highlight sessions in New York, although I went to highly rated and expensive salons were kind of disappointing.”
  6. “hate being bilked for cuts since my hair is short, but here the price is great and Kathy always aces it.”
  7. “became a loyal Beehive customer b/c I got an awesome cut and color for a semi responsible price, atleast by NYC standards.”
  8. “was charged the full price, which I couldn't believe and worst of all, when my sister, who is a make up artist in film and tv, was doing my hair on the day of the wedding two days later, found a chunk of hair missing on the side of my head and said it l”
  9. “thought the price very fair, and I like their Fresh products a lot.”
  10. “It far exceeded expectations, and was a huge splash!”
  11. “have jumped around all over Manhattan trying to find a good place (decent price, atomosphere, and helpful/friendly staff), and finally found it in Brooklyn!”
  12. “Time after time I paid outrageous prices for mediocre to terrible cuts.”
  13. “More than just a great affordable haircut.”
  14. “Moving from LA, I was trying to find a good salon that wasn't overly expensive, but could give me a cute and fashionable look.”
  15. “great cuts, great atmosphere--definitely worth giving them a try!”
  16. “Great value!”
  17. “And it's a really good value--I've paid alot more for horrible cuts.”
  18. “Great cut, affordable price, no hard-selling the products (although I wish I bought some).”
  19. “Overall, a 5-star experience and I recommend this salon, which is only a short hop from NYC, to the over 40 crowd who want the quality of a pricey New York cut or color, without the price or attitude that usually goes with it.”
wait time
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “all i told her was i wanted to go short and gave her a ballpark length, then we talked for five or ten minutes about what she thought would be good, then she took her time and gave me the perfect haircut.”
  2. “was charged the full price, which I couldn't believe and worst of all, when my sister, who is a make up artist in film and tv, was doing my hair on the day of the wedding two days later, found a chunk of hair missing on the side of my head and said it l”
  3. “worked with Eileen who was AMAZING -- she listened to me as I told her what I wanted in the long-term, and she came up with a creative way to cut around and hide the screwy hair until it grew out.”
  4. “Gave me some great tips for drying (no regular towels - paper or old T-shirt) and after sitting under a dryer for about 15 minutes, she tweaked the cut, adjusting according to how the curl looked after washing.”
  5. “she cut the most amazing shaggy long bob that perfectly compliments my face.”
  6. “But I don't even care about those things, as long as I get a good cut.”
3 Star Rating: Average

07/16/11

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1 Star Rating: Poor

03/14/11

5 star reviews over two years old with old management

by DannyKiss77 at Citysearch

Confirming the reviews below. The high reviews are over two years old with the old management. The hairstylist that are good, never stay at this salon. Just read the reviews for yourself and see all the names just within the last few months, then go to the website and you'll see none of the names match. Everyone has left!!!!

I personally knew the old owners and can confirm that this salon was once a great place to go. I don't know the new owner/owners, but I have heard a lot of bad reviews about them.

If you do go to this salon for your hair, make sure you get the name and personal phone number of your stylist because if you like them, and they are good, they won't stay long.

If you are a first time client, find a different salon.

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/14/11

Went in enthusiastic, left utterly disappointed!

by RealCityGirl at Citysearch

I typically go to the city to get my haircut to ensure that I don't receive a bad haircut. Since I am currently staying at home with my two kids, I needed to find a salon in Greenpoint and/or Williamsburg to get my hair cut and dyed. I went to google, typed in the area and salon and Beehive showed up with great reviews on city search. I decided to make an appointment.

TO ENSURE THAT I RECEIVED A GREAT HAIRCUT, I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MELANIA, THE OWNER. I FIGURED AT LEAST THE OWNER WOULD GET THE JOB DONE. INSTEAD, I LEFT WITH THE WORST HAIRCUT I EVER RECEIVED AND A DYE JOB THAT I AM DYING WHILE WAITING FOR IT TO WASH OUT. LET ME EXPLAIN...

I am not a crazy hair girl, meaning, I don't have some bizarre haircut that I need maintained. I have layers only in the front and straight in the back (or so I did). I went into the salon, asked for a trim and specifically said no layers in the back. My hair is not that thick, so if you cut layers, it only makes my hair look paper thin. A trained hair stylist would know this and I wouldn't even have to mention it. I told Melania NOT, I repeat, NOT to cut any layers in the back. I said I wanted some nice thick layers in the front to shape my face. I also said I want the color to be a shade darker than my natural color.

When she finished, I had layers all around my head and they were started at the 4 inch mark. I had hair to the middle of my back... so the layers started short. Not only that, but the layers were not symmetrical. One side of my head was 2 inches longer than the other. It was so obvious, that my husband, who cares less about hair, noticed the minute I walked in. The dye color was okay, but the dye was left on the ends too long and now my ends are darker than my roots.

How's that for a look???

Don't go to this salon if you care at all about your hair. The reviews that are positive probably came from clients with the old owners... or they are probably written by the current owner herself.

I have since spoken to mothers at the playground about this haircut and they all told me they heard the same things about Beehive.

I hope I just saved you some trouble and disappointment. It's going to take me about 2 years to grow out these layers and I won't be able to wear my hair straight for two years.

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/29/10

The worst cut I've ever received

by dyls at Citysearch

I have never written a review online before but I have been so upset by my haircut that I felt like I must. I used to go to Andrea at the Beehive Salon until she moved out of town. She gave me the absolute best cuts I have ever received in my life. I have extremely straight and fine hair and she made my hair look fabulous.

I asked the receptionist for a recommendation and told her my hairtype and that I used to go to Andrea. She scheduled me with Louie. I showed him a picture of exactly what I wanted which was a simple shoulder grazing all one length bob. He acted like he could do this for me. I left the salon with the worst haircut I have ever received in my life, including the time I went to supercuts when I was thirteen. I have pieces hacked into my hair that barely graze my chin. He left me with pieces uneven in several places on both sides. He cut my bangs in layers with one piece in the center extremely short and forgot to cut the pieces on the sides. This cut is a joke. I've already had it cut again to try and fix it some. Do not go to Louie because he will not care about you or your hair. Everytime I look in the mirror I think about how much I hate my hair.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/19/10

Brandi is Amazing!

by Allison1010 at Citysearch

Last night Brandi cut my hair and it looks great! She seemed genuinely concerned with making my hair looks great and listened to what I wanted. She also explained how to style it and suggested products without seeming pushy at all.

The Details on The Beehive Salon Brooklyn

Place Categories:

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  • great new cut
  • great good salon
  • great beehive experience
  • love place
  • friendly helpfulfriendly staff
  • great color
  • favorite hair stylist
  • disappointing last experience
  • beautiful blonde
  • great beehive
  • worst uneven cut
  • affordable price
  • great music
  • fresh products
  • bad haircuts
  • talented artist
  • bad hair cut
  • flat iron
  • very nice people
  • definitely recommend casey
  • lame 50s retro stylist
  • definitely recommend andrea
  • great atmosphere
  • great beautiful style

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