The struggle is real, especially when it comes to finding a hairstylist you truly trust. But there is good news: You don’t need to pay a Manhattan premium for flawless, lived-in balayage, seamless extensions, or a precision cut. You just need to visit one of The 10 Best Central Jersey Hair Salons.
Whether you are looking to completely reinvent your look with vivid “unicorn” colors, repair damaged locks with high-end keratin treatments, or secure an elite bridal team for your big day, the spots on our list can do it all. These are the state-of-the-art blonding studios, eco-conscious Aveda concepts, master colorists, and highly-trained extension specialists behind the chairs at The 10 Best Central Jersey Hair Salons. Keep Scrolling to See the Full List.
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The 10 Best
Central Jersey Hair Salons
Featured from Hunterdon County:
Indigo Collective
Where: 1386 US-22 West, Lebanon
Details: Indigo Collective is for busy, wellness-minded women who want hair that looks elevated and fits real life. This Aveda Concept Salon always begins with a high-touch consultation, then creates a customized plan for every guest. The end results are polished, intentional, and easy to maintain between appointments. Their team is service-specialized, so you’re always paired with a stylist who matches your hair type and goals. This includes precision cutting, vivid hair color, textured/curly shaping, or fine-hair detail work. Indigo Collective is known for dimensional, natural-looking color, balayage, bright blondes, rich brunettes, and seamless grey blending/coverage. For guests who want fuller, longer hair without the daily struggle, Founder Samantha Pennington specializes in extension installs and maintenance. They proudly use and carry Aveda’s vegan, cruelty-free, clean beauty products, so your salon experience aligns with your values.
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The Beauty Bar Design Studio
Where: Lawrence Township
Details: This state-of-the-art salon is all about helping guests find their true beauty. In particular they specialize in a range of blonding options. This includes simple highlights, dimensional foiling and balayage, heavy highlights, and The Ultimate Blonde Experience providing the brightest blonde possible. The Beauty Bar is also popular for their Brazilian Blowouts. Their Express option lasts 4-6 weeks, with the Luxury blowout lasts 12 weeks. Additional services include personalize bridal packages, hair extensions, and cryotherapy body treatments.
Beyond the Fringe Hair Designs
Where: Hillsborough
Details: When you’re ready to reinvent your look, it’s time to visit Beyond the Fringe. This luxury beauty salon specializes in custom color blends, Featherlocks extensions, advanced Keratin systems, and smoothing treatments. A longstanding business for over 40 years, Owner Donna Martin and her team are the most trusted stylists in town. Services include precision cuts for men and women, up dos and formal styling, permanent waves, Brazilian blowouts, and more. But its their mastery of coloring that really stands out.
Desert Rose
Where: Somerville
Details: One of NJ’s newest salons, Desert Rose is already making waves. The salon is Somerville’s popular spot for blonding, balayage, cuts, coloring, extensions, hair treatments, and more. The team describes their experience as “laid back luxury,” combining energetic atmosphere with expert stylists. Every appointment begins with a consultation, so they can better understand each client’s hair care goals. They take a customized approach to each treatment, so there are no one-size-fits-all solutions at Desert Rose.
Legends Salon of Hillsborough
Where: Hillsborough
Details: Despite the name, Legends Salon offers way more than legacy styles. In fact, they pride themselves on delivering stylish and sophisticated hair care using the latest techniques and trends. Using only the most high quality hair care products, they help clients achieve unforgettable looks. Besides cuts for men, women, and children, they specialize in coloring, perms, and hair extensions. Education is of the utmost importance to the Legends Team. Which is why all stylists are certified in Keratin, Framesi, Loreal, Matrix, and Scruples.
Liquid Hair Salon
Where: East Brunswick
Details: Liquid Hair Salon recently celebrated their 20 year anniversary, originally opening in 2005. They are among the most-educated, hardest-trained, fashion-forward salons in the state. The team provide a range of hair care, but are most well-known as specialists for blonding, extensions, and vivids. The latter — sometimes known as unicorn hair — focuses on using bright, non-natural colors to create standout looks. Beyond regular hair care, Liquid also offers in-studio and on-location Bridal hair and makeup services.
Raymond Salon
Where: Somerset
Details: Though Raymond Salon may not look like much from the outside, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. This comfortable salon — owned by Raymond and Laurie — has been open for 45 years. In that time, their team of stylists has mastered a curated menu of services. This includes standard cuts for men, women, and children, as well as styling, up dos, and perm options. When it comes to highlights, they provide full and partial foils, balayage, toner, cap frost, and ombre. Their website also features seasonal deals.
Salon Pure
Where: Princeton
Details: Salon Pure offers a great view of Palmer Square from their second-story location above Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna. The salon promises a luxurious experience that uses cutting edge techniques and leaves clients with lasting results they’ll love. Plus, the team prides themselves on having a direct pulse on the hottest cuts and styling trends. Popular coloring services include single process coloring, partial/full highlights, balayage, and semi/demi color options. Certain bundle services also include special event make-up and facials.
Vito Mazza Salon
Where: Woodbridge
Details: This luxury salon has been styling the neighborhood for nearly 60 years. A full service spa and salon, their menu includes manicures and pedicures, facials and massages, all alongside upscale hair care. When it comes to salon options, they specialize in coloring, texture services, and hair design. They also have a number of add-on treatments including B3 Bond Builder, AWG Treatment, and Tea Tree detox services. Standard cuts and styling are available for women, men, and children up to 12 years old.
Zanya Spa Salon
Where: Lambertville
Details: Their desire to provide clients with the ultimate beauty experience is what pushes Zanya Spa Salon to remain at the forefront of the industry; relying on the most cutting-edge products, services, technology, equipment and training to ensure they provide an unmatched experience. Their vast list of spa services include massages, waxing, nail treatments, an infrared sauna, hydrafacials, peels, face sculpting, and more. Hair care options include cuts, coloring, retexturizing, makeup, lashes, and styling.
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The Beauty Bar Design Studio (Lawrence Township) specializes in dimensional foiling, balayage, and their signature “Ultimate Blonde Experience.” Likewise, Desert Rose (Somerville) is known for a laid-back luxury vibe and expert balayage treatments.
Indigo Collective (Lebanon) is a premier Aveda Concept Salon. They proudly use vegan, cruelty-free, clean beauty products and take a highly customized, wellness-minded approach to hair care.
Liquid Hair Salon (East Brunswick) is highly regarded for its master extension work. Indigo Collective (Lebanon) also specializes in high-quality extension installs and maintenance, perfect for fuller hair without the daily struggle.
Liquid Hair Salon (East Brunswick) provides in-studio and on-location bridal hair and makeup services. The Beauty Bar Design Studio (Lawrence Township) also offers personalized bridal packages tailored to enhance your big day.
Beyond the Fringe Hair Designs (Hillsborough) specializes in advanced Keratin systems and smoothing treatments. Similarly, The Beauty Bar Design Studio (Lawrence Township) offers Express and Luxury Brazilian Blowouts that last up to 12 weeks.
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