Asbury Park is known for its vibrant culture, music, and arts scene, so it’s no surprise that the hair salons in the area can accommodate the creative and diverse community that calls this area home. Salons here offer a variety of services that range from classic cuts to rainbow highlights, braids, and disco-era blowouts. One of the most important aspects of getting your hair done is finding a stylist who “gets you.” Read on to learn about hair salons in Asbury Park and the surrounding beach towns that can accommodate your hair goals.
Asbury Park
Artemis Ethos | 708 Cookman Avenue
Artemis Ethos is a holistic salon and spa on Cookman Avenue that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit connection. Patrons aren’t just going in for a haircut and leaving with a fresh new ‘do. They are entering a healing space that will transform their energy, raise their frequency, and have patrons exiting with a gorgeous hairstyle. The salon’s goal is for guests to feel both inner and outer radiance. On top of cuts, coloring, and styling, Artemis Ethos offers an array of services including massages as well as healing and energy work, wellness classes, and events.
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Boho Hair Salon | 621 Lake Avenue
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Boho Hair Salon is a chic boutique, full-service salon specializing in hair painting, balayage, ombré, hair cuts, extensions, and bridal. Boho’s team of stylists and colorists are trained to help you get whatever hairstyle desire — whether it’s sunkissed, blonde beach waves, or an effortless up-do. It also offers extensive wedding and bridal party packages. Guests may already be familiar with their work, as Boho also has a hair salon and cafe, the Boho Cafe, in Montclair.
Hot Mess Studio | 600 Cookman Avenue
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Hot Mess Studio is a full-service salon located on Cookman Avenue, right in the heart of downtown Asbury Park. From hair and nails to skincare, lashes, and waxing Hot Mess has all of your beauty bases covered. The team of experienced and passionate hair stylists and makeup artists customize each service to express each client’s natural beauty. The team is known for its high-end services and on-trend looks. Hot Mess also specializes in wedding hair and makeup. The staff will go above and beyond to make guests feel their best, whether popping in for a trim or getting ready to walk down the aisle.
Larry Cadillac | 725 Cookman Avenue
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From leopard print, blue tone buzz cuts, and armpit coloring to highlights and Brazilian blowouts, Larry Cadillac can do whatever will make you feel the most fabulous. The salon bases its pricing on hair length, not the gender of the client because, in this team’s eyes, hair has no gender. Larry Cadillac’s experienced and educated team will know exactly how to make anyone’s hair vision come to life. The team takes pride in encouraging customers to embrace their uniqueness and be their most authentic selves, with the help of some scissors, brushes, and blow dryers. Guests can book an appointment at Larry Cadillac online, but keep in mind the salon is closed on Mondays.
Lock + Shade | 605 Lake Avenue
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Lock + Shade is a full-service salon, art space, and education center in Asbury Park. The small, female-owned business is an environmentally friendly salon, third-party certified as a 99% sustainable business. Lock + Shade charges by the hour, using custom combinations of techniques and services for each client. Charging hourly allows the studio to keep the pricing easy, transparent, and gender-neutral. Hourly rates can be found on the hair artists’ bio pages. Walk-ins are accepted but making an appointment is recommended. Lock + Shade is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Bradley Beach
Hair Love Salon | 121 Main Street
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Hair Love Salon on Main Street in Bradley Beach has a reputation for having skilled stylists, personable staff members, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The team works one-on-one with every client to give them the most flattering style or color, taking into consideration factors like face shape, eye color, lifestyle, and personality. Hair Love Salon uses a levels system for pricing and all color pricing is based on average color use and timing. Appointments can be booked on the website, where prospective clients can also find an extensive FAQ about services, payment, coloring times, cancellations, consultations, and more. Hair Love Salon is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Ocean Grove
New Dawn Hair Co. | 50 Main Avenue
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From smoothing treatments to lashes, waxing and men’s fades, New Dawn Hair Co. on Main Avenue in the center of Ocean Grove does it all. Salon owner Courtney named and dedicated the studio in honor of her mother Dawn, who lost her battle with cancer 11 years ago. The name “New Dawn” also represents the transformation of the client in the talented team’s chairs. The team of hair stylists is educated on the latest cuts, colors, styles, and techniques. Hair service pricing is subject to change depending on the length and thickness of the hair. Appointments for New Dawn Hair Co. can be made online.
