Hirsute

Hirsute is an appointment-only salon and gallery located at 51 Atlantic Ave in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA). Operating from the Atlantic Avenue side of the historic Flatiron Building, the salon combines beauty services with a gallery space that fits the creative character of the surrounding arts district. Hirsute operates Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and requires advance booking for all visits.

Hirsute provides a range of hair, skin, and nail services. Hair offerings include:

• Haircuts and men's cuts
• Color, highlights, and balayage
• Keratin treatments (full and mini)
• Wash, blow out, and styling

Beyond hair, the salon offers manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing (including eyebrow waxing), and skin treatments. Multiple stylists operate within the space, with at least one independent stylist booking through a separate platform. The salon enforces a 24-hour cancellation policy.

Hirsute is known for its intimate, appointment-only format and its location inside one of NOTA's most recognizable structures. The salon also functions as a gallery space, reflecting the arts-focused identity of the neighborhood. Its laid-back atmosphere and independent stylists distinguish it from larger chain salons in the Rochester area.

The salon sits in the Flatiron Building, a distinctive triangular structure built between 1888 and 1890 on the wedge-shaped lot where Atlantic Avenue and University Avenue diverge. This building is considered a landmark of the Neighborhood of the Arts, an eclectic district known for its ARTWalk trail connecting galleries, studios, and cultural institutions. Hirsute has a private parking lot, which is a practical advantage given the dense residential character of NOTA. The surrounding blocks include restaurants, antique shops, and residential lofts within the Flatiron Building itself.