Onyx & Jade

Brother-and-sister team Roma and Alyssa Matatov set out to create a unisex salon that caters equally to both genders, and they’ve succeeded with this androgynous midtown spot. Cream walls are hung with the Pop Arty paintings by Brooklyn artist Chris Georgalas ($550–$1,800), whose more affordable series of square, coaster-size works are also for sale ($20 each). Even though the cavernous space is spread over two levels, you’ll find just four salon chairs, two nail stations and a pair of pedicure islands in this registered Aveda salon. “I want people to come here and feel relaxed,” says Roma, who drew upon his experience working as a barber at grooming club John Allan’s when designing the lineup of men’s services at his new salon. Instead of straightforward chops, guys can indulge in the full package here: a hair-conditioning scalp massage, hot towel, manicure and shoe shine to accompany their trims ($48). Even à la carte offerings, like straight-razor shaves ($20), manicures (men $12, women $15), pedicures (men $26, women $25), waxing ($15–$40), women’s haircuts ($60–$75), highlights (full $150–$250, partial $80–$125) and single-process color ($60–$80), come with a complimentary drink—anything from cappuccino to vodka soda—from the courtesy bar in the upstairs lounge. And ladies, if you don’t see your favorite Essie or OPI polish when you stop by for a paraffin mani ($25) or pedi ($35), just let one of the owners know and they’ll special-order it for your next visit.