Princeton, NJ Beauty and Salons

The vivid violet walls at New Attitude Hair Design reflect the upbeat charm and feminine sophistication the salon staff brings to its work. Owner Meera’s passionate team of stylists, colorists, and waxing technicians take pride in crafting custom looks. The salon's forte is special-occasion updos; the stylists wind curly tendrils for prom, weave loose braids for beach weddings, and mold beehive dos for weddings held on honey farms.

A winding brick pathway leads to the doorway of December Moon Skin Care Studio & Salon, whose red cottage exterior and shingled roof recall an image from a distant childhood. Fittingly, the salon’s staff restores skin to its youthful state with services that include facials, exfoliating body treatments, and spa manicures and pedicures. Estheticians call upon Dermalogica products developed by The International Dermal Institute to soothe skin during skin-brightening sessions, zone-specific blackhead treatments, and prescriptive facials that begin with a complimentary face-mapping analysis. Across the salon, technicians certified by Dermalogica in the art of speed waxing dip their wooden applicators in hard or soft waxes before swiping away hairs on faces and physiques.

Sunrise Bay Tanning Salon delivers even, natural-looking sunless tans via four levels of UV-tanning beds and two types of spray tanning—the Mystic Tan system and airbrush tanning. During the latter, an airbrush artist customizes the tanning solution to match each client’s skin type and shade preferences, helping them achieve their desired hues. Staffers also use blue-light technology to brighten teeth by an average of four to five shades with the PearlBrite professional teeth-whitening system. After appointments, patrons can check out the full line of bath and body products, which includes sugar scrubs, shampoo, body lotion, and shaving soaps, many of which are made with natural ingredients. :m]]Sunrise Bay Tanning Salon delivers even, natural-looking sunless tans via four levels of UV-tanning beds and two types of spray tanning—the Mystic Tan system and airbrush tanning. During the latter, an airbrush artist customizes the tanning solution to match each client’s skin type and shade preferences, helping them achieve their desired hues. Staffers also use blue-light technology to brighten teeth by an average of four to five shades with the PearlBrite professional teeth-whitening system. After appointments, patrons can check out the full line of bath and body products, which includes sugar scrubs, shampoo, body lotion, and shaving soaps, many of which are made with natural ingredients.

The stylists at Stephanie's Village Salon beautify guests with a full array of salon services, from cuts and colors to waxing and nailcare. Before haircuts, stylists wash out dirt, oil, and nesting chipmunks and soothe scalps with gentle massages. Keratin treatments infuse keratin deep into the cuticle to smooth curls for up to five months, and perms add curls and bounce to the hair. Professional beauty products from Bed Head, Wella, and OPI assist stylists with hair and nails.

After the salon where stylist Donna Tomaso worked was shut down, she teamed up with her sister Tracey Basilico to launch Salon 171 on their own. With five members of the old salon staff onboard, Salon 171 opened its doors with an already cohesive team of experienced stylists who had worked together for years.

Today, the stylists at Salon 171 beautify hair through cutting and styling or straightening and smoothing. With both English- and Spanish-speaking stylists, the staff can help mediate between English-speaking clients and their Spanish-speaking hairdos. In a cozy waiting area, clients can lean back on black couches with light-blue pillows that match the salon walls.