Edris Salon

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Caribbean-born Edris Nicholls got her start in the hair business as a teenager in New York, learning her first tricks of the trade in a Koch-era after-school program. After paying her dues at uptown salons like Warren Tricomi, the stylist set out on her own�along with former Tricomi colorist Francesca Montanile and makeup artist Landy Dean�in 2003, opening Edris Salon on one of the last deserted strips of the Meatpacking district. Known for her uptown/downtown aesthetic and her multicultural approach to hair styling (all staff are trained in the specific needs of African American, Asian, and mixed hair types), Nicholls’ equal-opportunity attitude is reflected in her diverse client base. Neighborhood fashion types mingle with uptown ladies and outer-borough devotees in the stunning third-floor space’s central lounge area, a comfy, Zen-chic social hub in the style of a high-rent Tribeca loft. In the color area, clients receive single and double-process treatments, as well as  drastic color changes, but it's Nicholls' haircut station that takes center stage. As long as you stay on your best behavior�sit up straight, legs uncrossed, and never touch your head while she's working�you'll leave with an eminently wearable style, and maybe a few new friends. — Carolyn Murnick