Meet our staff

  • Salon Manager

    Nim Botor, a Houston, Texas native, has been living in NYC for almost 25 years and has been in the beauty industry for just as long. With a background in fashion, Nim uses style and fashion as a form of self-expression.


  • Stylist

    Born and raised in Brooklyn, Fania, a graduate of the AVEDA Institute, is passionate about all things beauty, that extends way beyond her years. She is skilled in helping each and every client find the right look for every lifestyle. She specializes in color, lived-in blondes, funky creative color, and precision cuts.


  • Stylist

    Rachel comes to us from Baltimore and brings with her over 11 years of experience. Her passion lies in creating beautiful looks for the runway as well as making her clients feel just as special. She specializes in precision cuts that can make your fresh color pop!


  • Stylist

    Chasity hails from Brooklyn & has been doing hair for 6 years. She loves to create new looks whether it is through color or style. She specializes in natural blonde balayage & loves to customize it for each client in her chair. She is also certified in Keratin & blowout smoothing treatments. 


  • Stylist

    With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Manuela adds to our international flair as she is originally from the Dominican Republic. She has a broad range of skills with a particular focus on balayage and highlights. She loves to create sun-kissed blondes and multi-dimensional brunettes along with precision cuts to fit any style.


  • Stylist

    Born in the Dominican Republic, Isabell was raised on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Isabell discovered her passion for hair while working as a salon manager. After completing professional training, she honed her skills working with top salons and learning from industry leaders - “I don’t do anything to your beauty, I just enhance it!”


  • Stylist

    Jorél is a native New Yorker who has been in the industry for 4 years. He is skilled in all things color with a special emphasis on lived-in and multi-dimensional blondes. He also loves to create a wide range of styles from event looks to wig styling.


  • Stylist

    A hairstylist that specializes in coloring techniques and all textures. Known for his custom wig and extension services, Edwin will provide unique and custom results for each client. 


  • Receptionist

    Jessie Jean Newman-Getzler grew up in Manhattan’s Upper Westside. A graduate of Aveda Arts &Sciences Institute, she is also an actress and a dancer.

  • [...] Jorél cares about his clients both on a professional and personal level, which is why he’s the only stylist I trust. I could not recommend him enough! He’s a gem at Salon Riz.

    Adyson J.

  • Easily the best haircut I have ever had, both the actual cut and the service! The space itself is incredibly cozy and warm and enjoyable, and the staff is so friendly and attentive! [...] Pricing was very reasonable and everything about the experience made me feel cared for and confident. Definitely coming back!

    Nico. S-L

  • Chasity is an incredibly talented balayage artist. Her attention to detail and skill in creating natural-looking highlights are truly remarkable.

    Maimouna

  • Claudia did an amazing job transforming my gray hair to blonde. The highlights are flawless! I get compliments all the time, including from stylist friends. I finally feel like myself!

    Adrienne B.

  • My first time here - I love the job Manuela did. I have A LOT of hair and she took great care of it.

    Angela P.

  • Chasity and the whole team are PHENOMENAL. With just a partial highlight, Chasity gave me a gorgeous balayage look with careful painting and dynamic color. [...] . Can’t wait til I get to go back!

    Aubrey R.

  • Loved my stylist, Fania! The staff were so friendly and the place had great energy.

    Danielle V.

  • Tom cut my hair and did an excellent job. I have very curly hair that is a challenge and he handled it like a master!

    Ben S.

  • Edwin is absolutely fantastic! He fixed a botched color job by another salon from me and I’ve been coming to him ever since. So glad that I found him and Salon Riz!

    Martina.B

  • Such a cool atmosphere!! Everyone there was so lovely and kind and my hair looks so great. I'm definitely coming back couldnt recommend more!!

    Cora F.