Cutting Edge Z

Blowouts top their service list — Cutting Edge Z keeps steps in the East Village quick and sharp. A hair salon at 165 Hester St on the first floor, they aim to keep weekday mornings smooth for professionals cramming lunchtime fixes into tight schedules. Dry cuts, razored ends, and sleek one-length bobs show up routinely; color glazes sprinkle over highlights in the same slot.

Situated where Hester dips under Manhattan’s noise, they occupy a quiet corner just south of the tenement echoes. East Broadway’s dumpling shops and bodega neon flank the block, so clients can pop in for a trim then duck across the street for bánh mì. To lock in a chair call (212) 226-8880; same-day spots fade by noon.

Find the next free station with their directions. The door is right at the stoop, no elevator delays.