If you have spent any time searching for a hair salon in the Lower East Side NYC, you already know the options range from large chain salons that feel rushed and impersonal to tiny studios where you are not sure what you are going to get. Color And Andy is neither of those things.
Located at 263 Bowery — right at the edge of the Lower East Side, NoLita, and SoHo — Color And Andy is a boutique hair salon built around one thing: giving you exactly the hair you want, without compromise.
What Makes a Great Hair Salon in the Lower East Side?
The Lower East Side has always been a neighborhood defined by character. It is not a place for generic experiences. The restaurants here are specific. The shops are curated. The people who live and work here have taste.
Your hair salon should be the same.
A great hair salon in the Lower East Side is one where you are actually heard. Where the consultation is real, not a formality. Where the colorist has the technical skill to execute what you are describing — not just approximate it. And where you leave feeling like the best version of yourself, not like you settled.
That is the standard at Color And Andy.
About Color And Andy
Color And Andy was founded by Andrea, a hair colorist and stylist with over two decades of experience in fashion-forward hair artistry. Andrea has worked across editorial, commercial, and salon environments, and brings that level of expertise to every single client appointment at our Bowery location.
What makes the experience different:
One-on-one service. Andrea works exclusively with one client at a time. There is no double booking, no assistant finishing your blowout, no one rushing you out the door because the next client is waiting.
A real consultation every time. Every appointment — new or returning — begins with a genuine conversation about your hair, your lifestyle, and what you are trying to achieve. This is not a checkbox. It shapes everything that follows.
Results that last. Color And Andy specializes in low-maintenance, high-impact color. Balayage that grows out beautifully. Highlights that stay dimensional for months. Cuts that work with your texture instead of against it.
Services Available at Our Lower East Side Hair Salon
Balayage NYC Hand-painted color that creates natural, sun-kissed dimension. Our most popular service. Designed to grow out gracefully with minimal maintenance between appointments.
Dimensional Highlights Soft, face-framing brightness that adds depth and movement. Available as standalone highlights or combined with balayage for a hybrid result.
Hair Color NYC Full color services from rich brunettes to bold transformations. All color services use Redken professional color systems for consistent, reliable results.
Blonde Specialist Services From warm honey to cool platinum, Andrea specializes in all shades of blonde. Every blonde service starts with a thorough consultation to understand your base, your undertones, and your maintenance tolerance.
Gloss and Toner Treatments High-shine glossing and custom toning to refresh dull or brassy color between major appointments. Quick, effective, and incredibly hair-friendly.
Grey Blending Gentle techniques that soften and blend greys without the commitment of full coverage. A low-maintenance approach that looks intentional, not unfinished.
Haircuts Softly structured cuts designed to complement your color and work with your natural texture. Every cut is shaped to grow out well and require minimal daily effort.
Keratin Treatments Professional smoothing services for clients who want to reduce frizz, add shine, and cut their styling time significantly. Ideal for spring and summer when New York humidity peaks.
Who Comes to Color And Andy
Our clients come from across Lower Manhattan, the East Village, SoHo, NoLita, Tribeca, and Brooklyn. Many have tried other salons and arrived at Color And Andy after one too many appointments where they left feeling like the stylist did not really listen.
They stay because the results are consistently excellent, the experience is calm and unhurried, and Andrea genuinely cares about their hair health long-term — not just the result on the day.
Where We Are Located
Color And Andy is located at 263 Bowery, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10002.
We are one block from the F train at 2nd Avenue, two blocks from the J/Z train at Bowery, and four blocks from the B/D/F/M trains at Broadway-Lafayette. Street parking is available on Bowery and surrounding streets.
The salon sits at the intersection of the Lower East Side, NoLita, and SoHo — easily accessible from virtually every Manhattan neighborhood and a quick subway ride from Brooklyn and Queens.
Ready to Book?
If you are looking for a hair salon in the Lower East Side that actually delivers, we would love to have you in the chair.
Book a service online or start with a free consultation to talk through your goals before committing to an appointment. Andrea responds to all inquiries personally and will help you figure out the right service and timing for your hair.
