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In life there are haircuts, and there are haircuts. The former is just another encounter with a guy and some scissors. The latter happens when you meet somebody super-talented who, just by cutting your hair, ends up making your life 150% more awesome. Celebrity stylist Ric Pipino, who recently opened a posh little jewelbox of a salon in lower Manhattan, is the 150%-more-awesome type of hairstylist.
At Pipino Salon, which is located in a former toy store, no detail was overlooked. The interior? Black and white zig-zag lacquer floors, Fendi styling chairs, art by friends like Sante D’Orazio and Vincent Skeltis, and a waiting area stocked with macaroons, pastries, and fresh fruit. The playlist? Expertly curated by one of our favorite DJs, Harley Viera-Newton. The clientele? A mix of uptown girls getting prepped for society parties and downtown artists dropping in for a new look.
But Pipino doesn’t just know about the New York girls, of course. On a recent visit to the salon we asked him for a few tips that every teen can use, whether they’re on the beach or prepping for back-to-school.