Balayage & Lived-In Color
Trend
Soft, dimensional blends designed to grow out beautifully—customized to your tone, depth, and schedule.
About me
Technique first. NYC confidence always.
Russel is a Wella-certified New York City colorist with more than 20 years of experience in modern balayage, AirTouch blonding, foilyage, dimensional highlights, root melts, custom toning, and corrective blonde transformations. His tailored approach creates sophisticated blondes, brunettes, and reds while prioritizing hair health, balanced tone, and a polished grow-out.
Modern Balayage & Blonde Color in NYC
Modern Balayage & AirTouch Blonding
Diffused brightness and dimensional blends designed for a polished, modern grow-out.
Foilyage & Dimensional Highlights
Strategic lightness with the impact of foils and the softness of balayage.
Colorimetry, Root Melts & Color Correction
Corrective planning and custom toning focused on balanced color and healthy-looking hair.
Healthy-Hair Blonde Transformations
Controlled lightening and bond-conscious care that protect hair integrity through major changes.
Services
Luxury hair that fits your real life—clean, confident, and NYC-ready.
Precision Cut & Styling
Clean
Modern shape, face framing, and polished finishing—designed to look great today and even better as it grows out.
FAQ
Quick answers before you book.
What should I book if I’m not sure what I need?
Start with a service you’ll enjoy right away—like a blow dry, a haircut, or a gloss. While you’re in the chair, you can also talk about a possible look change (balayage, AirTouch blonding, foilyage, dimensional highlights, color correction). The best plan is always based on your hair, your lifestyle, and your maintenance level.
Do you help with a look change / new style idea?
Yes. Bring inspiration photos if you have them, and be honest
about what you love (and what you don’t). The more trust and
comfort you build with your stylist, the better the
communication—and the better the final result.
Can I book and also shop for products in the salon?
Absolutely. You can book a service and also ask about the best
products for your hair goals (strength, shine, frizz control,
color care). Taking the right product home helps your style last
longer between visits.
Retail Products
Take the salon finish home. These are my go-to Wella Professional picks for strength, shine, and smoother hair in NYC weather.
Wella Professionals Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Instantly nourishes dry or stressed hair, leaving it full of vitality, smoothness, and softness.
Sebastian Professional Texture Maker
Versatile mineral spray with sea salt crystals for a matte finish and medium hold.
Sebastian Professional Penetraitt Overnight Rescue Repair Serum
An overnight treatment that helps to repair and strengthen hair fibers while you sleep.
Sebastian Professional Potion 9
Versatile wearable styling treatment that restores hair’s natural condition and provides flexible hold.
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Locations
Book with Russel at Davida Salon—Broadway (Union Square)