Simply The Best!!

As that old saying goes… “Only my hairdresser knows…”!! I’ve been a client of David’s for over 30 years and that’s a testimonial within itself!! He’s “simply the BEST”!!

- Robyn

“A Happy (ex)Hippie”

More than 20 years ago, when David began styling my hair, I was in close touch with my inner hippie. I consistently refused to blow my curly hair straight, even though, all my life, I had yearned for straight, silky hair. So, as my wedding approached, David felt compelled to ask me how I wanted him to style my hair for the wedding. I responded by thrusting my chin in the air (and probably putting my hands on my hips, but I can’t be certain) and telling David I would not change my look for my wedding because I was compelled to be myself. He smiled and told me he understood. He suggested using a diffuser so the curls would dry evenly and without frizz. No doubt, he could have suggested 50 styles that would have given me a more bridal and regal look that day, but David would never coax a client out of her comfort zone, unless he sensed a willingness to leave. That’s why I’m still around. And while my inner hippie is still around too, she’s a little less rigid these days. So David has helped me find a way to relax my hair, finally giving me the straight , shiny look I’ve long coveted. It takes a sensitive hairdresser to know when a client is ready for change and it takes a talented one to know how to execute the style flawlessly. David is, without a doubt, that stylist.

- Judy A.

Francesca Maxime - Anchor, “Currents” NET NY Television

I’m a smart girl. Born to a straight-haired Italian-American mother and a Haitian-Dominican father. I graduated from Harvard University. I’ve been a successful TV Anchor/Reporter/Host and broadcast journalist for over a decade. Looking good on TV is critical, and my hair has to be primped and primed before each and every newscast. Typically long and strong, after a spur-of-the-moment bad decision to go blonde a few years back (at a random NYC salon I’d never been to or researched), my hair started to turn green, break off, and fall out.

My hair has always been part of my identity – both as a woman - and as part of my presence on-air. I didn’t know what to do. For a year I battled with wigs. I then tried keratin glued-in extensions, with the promise they’d allow my hair to grow. Little did I know when my former stylist in Florida took them out, she’d rip out the little hair I’d had growing back in.

When I came to New York last summer, I searched for a solution. I couldn’t figure out the right path: what could look great on-air, and still give my natural hair a break and let it grow. Enter my savior, David Groshen. Not only did he take the time to assess my hair and prescribe the right fixes, he keeps it looking fabulous for my daily TV News show.

David used a series of treatments, including a relaxing Brazilian keratin treatment and another straightner, every few months which kept the kink and frizz out of new growth. He also helped me select best color for my skin by placing a color wheel chart/bib to place around my neck, which he used as guide. I didn’t necessarily believe the choices at the time, but the results speak for themselves: perfectly natural warm tones, and uber-gorgeous, rich, deep color!

Last, David solved my extension woes. He knows everything there is to know about extensions and gets them in the shortest possible amount of time. Having been traumatized by extensions gone bad in NYC and Florida, David became my Mr. Fix-it and made it gorgeous from the inside-out.

And have forgotten to mention just how EASY maintaining my hair is now? Between the ease of not dealing with my natural hair’s frizz and unruliness thanks to the Brazilian Keratin and New Era Straightening, and the smooth body and length added with the glamorous (real, natural hair) extensions, coupled with regular base color touch-ups and highlights, this recipe for my best on-air TV look never tasted so good. I’ll forever be indebted to David to putting me on the road to allowing my natural hair to grow out in the healthiest way, without sacrificing one inch of beauty and glamour. Simply put, David’s the best

-Francesca M.

“Starting Over – This Time With Better Hair”

Following my divorce four years ago, I was miserable. In the course of my 11-year marriage, I’d gained weight and stopped taking care of myself the way I should. I wanted to start dating and, in preparation, decided to find a great new hair stylist. I interviewed five, tried out two and knew I could stop looking after my first encounter with David. He showed me pictures of styles that would flatter my face and then, after I chose one, he transformed me into an attractive, confident-looking woman. I realized it was in my power to change. Thanks to my new attitude and new hair, I have met someone wonderful and we’re planning our wedding. Not all the details have been sorted out, but one thing I’m sure of – my daughters’ and I will have fabulous hair for the big day. David gave me his word, and that’s really all I need.

- Anna M.