DianeFabulous

The neighborhood hair spot with cheveux magic goes by the name DianeFabulous. Across west Harlem, the salon is where silk presses, deep conditioning treatments, single braids and precision cuts share the same floor. Boards can shift from a soft shape-up to bold color correction without leaving the chair. Wig styling, edge control and natural hair retouching round out the list of what they do.

The storefront sits between a bodega and a check-cashing window on West 145th Street, a short block west of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard. 159 W 145th St, New York, NY 10039 is the exact doorway to walk into. A quick left inside and the front desk handles the next slot or walk-in call.

They pick up the phone at (646) 340-6777 for same-day tweaks or next-week full styles. Find the directions straight to the doorstep before the train crowds clear the platform.