Sparkling New Salon Opens Downtown

Christie Place has come to life – the new apartments are almost all occupied, Chat is busy day and night and several new retailers are opening on the ground floor of the complex. This week we stopped into Julius Michael Hair Salon at 1 Christie Place. The salon has been open for a few weeks and according to owner’s Monica and Michael, business has been brisk.

It’s no surprise as the space has been sleekly designed and beautifully appointed – with bright white walls, a black slate floor, mirrored customer stations and cool salon seating. The space is enhanced by floor to ceiling windows and high ceilings that give it a feeling of spaciousness.

We were greeted by Monica Wald of Armonk who reports that she met Michael when she was his customer at another venue. A talented stylist, Michael yearned to go out on his own, and after they became friends, the two decided to go into business together. When the new space became available in Scarsdale they jumped at it, realizing that Scarsdale offered a strong customer base, a lively downtown and ample parking in the new garage

They took a long-term lease and undertook a major construction project, spending lavishly on the setting.

On the day we visited, the salon was filled with men and woman getting haircuts, blow dries, straightening, highlights and dyes. Michael, along with a staff of 12 can do it all.

The new spot got some added buzz when it was revealed that Michael and his 18 year-old daughter Gabrielle have been approached by MTV to star in a new reality TV show. But we won’t give away all the details on that – stop by yourself and meet the star.

Satisfied that we had covered all of our bases, we asked to meet the Julius in Julius Michael Salon. Turns out there is no Julius – that’s just a name Michael gave himself years back when he worked at a salon with three Michael’s and needed to end the confusion.

Julius Michael Salon
1 Christie PlaceScarsdale, NY 10583
914-725-1123
Open Tuesday – Saturday, and by appointment Sunday and Monday