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Licari Cutler Salon693 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYOwners: Louis Licari and Rodney CutlerDate of Opening: Feb 29, 2016. Louis Licari and Rodney Cutler each have been operating approx. 20+ years. Description of ...





Owners: Louis Licari and Rodney Cutler
Date of Opening: Feb 29, 2016. Louis Licari and Rodney Cutler each have been operating approx. 20+ years.
Description of Style: "Modern and open, emitting a Zen feeling" – Louis Licari
Square Footage: 10,000+
Number of Styling Stations: 36 styling/color stations
Number of Treatment Rooms: 1 private VIP room equipped with private shampoo bowl and 1 private keratin treatment room equipped with air purification units and private shampoo bowl.
Salon/Spa Equipment Lines Used: Turbo Power
Furniture Lines Used: Shampoo bowls and chairs by Takara Belmont
Retail Lines Carried: Redken
Color Lines Used: Redken
Design Firm: Deguara Construction & Pryor Callaway
Architect: Pryor Callaway
Photographer: Jane Kratochvil
Louis Licari, New York City’s famed colorist, and Rodney Cutler, one of fashion’s leading hairstylists, have announced they are joining forces to open Licari Cutler Salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The merging of these two beauty industry icons is intended to create a one stop destination that offers the high-quality color services found at Louis Licari Salon and the innovative trends achieved at Cutler salons.
"I’ve been a long admirer of Rodney’s work," says Licari. "He has been at the forefront of fashion’s cutting-edge trends for many years, and his passion and dedication to the profession are unmatched by anyone else."
Located in the former Louis Licari space, which has undergone extensive renovation for the partnership, Licari Cutler Salon welcomes the Cutler Salon Midtown stylists as its new team and is now a Redken flagship location. Clients visiting Licari Cutler Salon will now be able to receive Redken color services and shop Redken haircare and styling products.
"Our Cutler Midtown location is thrilled to be joining the Licari family," says Cutler. "We’ll be able to offer clients the best expertise and services in styling and color, all in one location. Louis has been a respected icon in this industry and a staple in New York City for decades. I’m excited to be working with him on this new venture."
Licari Cutler Salon on Fifth Avenue is currently open for business and is located at 693 Fifth Avenue. For more information, visit licaricutler.com.
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