Ilya Rafael Salon

Aug 2026

I can’t recommend Jessica enough for color and Ilya for haircut and blowout. I generally always leave salons feeling like my color is just not quite right, but with Jessica, I left feeling so incredibly happy. She truly has an amazing understanding of color and a very advanced knowledge on how to work with what will make your complexion look best. She made me feel so much better and I’m so grateful for her. Ilya gave me a fantastic haircut, truly the best I’ve had in years , and gave me a beautiful blowout as well. I left with my hair feeling healthy (they use wonderful products) and feeling like my whole complexion was brightened up. Thank you both!!

Aug 2026

Ilya, co owner of Ilya Rafael Salon with his brother, has been taking care of my hair for over ten years. I have followed him from salon to salon because he is by far the best stylist I have ever known. He understands how a person wants to look and feel and finds the perfect cut and executes it perfectly. I have had cuts, blowdry, keratin treatment and color at his salon. I recommend him so highly. And his brother is also a supremely talented stylist as well. The ambience is quiet yet exciting and it is so easy to go and have a moment of personal time. It is a great salon! 💇‍♀

May 2026

I used to go to NYC to get my hair done but then I found Ilya who has a salon in Darien Ct. He knows different types hair and how to fashion the cut for what works and looks best for you. My newest haircut has gotten me so many compliments. He transitioned from Bergdorfs to open his own salon on the Post Road.