Rutherford, New Jersey
144 customer reviews
Barbara Cannata Lombardo
CJ is an amazing stylist. She tells You what you’re realistically going to get. And it’s always better than expected. I no longer have to travel over an hour to get my hair done! Thank you CJ!
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Vanessa Miranda
Love the service here!
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Mike Golz
They take their time and listen to exactly what you want... and also offer great suggestions without being overly pushy
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Josephine Marino Santana
Nice professional and clean
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Amanda Hammer
OMG! I love it here! I see Nicole every couple months and she does AMAZING work! I get my hair cut, colored, and styled by her and always a fantastic job. I go there with pictures of different things to try and everytime the outcome is beautiful! I will continue to go and work with Nicole! Also the salon is sooooo modern and unique but also friendly, helpful, and welcoming. More...
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Gwen Lacaba
I have never ever dyed my hair before and I’m so glad I chose this salon to take care of my untouched hair!! The people were so nice and accommodating, but most of all my hair stylist Jaden is the best! She listened to my concerns and wants and explained to me the entire process before beginning. Jaden made sure that I will get the best results for my hair while keeping the integrity of it. She is very talented and I recommend her 100%! More...
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Meg S
I moved to the area a little over a year and a half ago. I had tried four different salons to cover my ["impossibly resilient"] gray roots, however each time, the results were less than desirable. I had met Suzy at a barn we both horseback ride at. One day, I was sharing my hair woes, unaware that she was a hair stylist....correction: GURU. After listening, she told me she was up for the challenge of covering those grays completely. And cover those grays she did! Not only was she successful is covering my stubborn grays, she also managed to match my roots to my natural color better than anyone I've ever been to. The icing on the cake was the out-of-this-world head massage from Chelsea. I cannot recommend Substance enough. The atmosphere, the service, the prices.... you can't go wrong. Thanks so much Suzy and Chelsea! Substance Salon is officially my new spot! More...
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Keyla S.
My 16 year old daughter decided she wanted to get her hair lightened. Not highlights but something that would look more natural. After a lot of research we decided to book a partial balayage high. CJ did an amazing job. My daughter loves her hair and I have to agree it looks wonderful. It's a little pricey but the service is very friendly and attentive. More...
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Corinne M
Great customer service, great atmosphere, great prices, what's not to love? Suzy has been doing my hair for years. I have always been very pleased with her work. In fact, I have never observed anything less than skillful work and exceptional attention to detail by all of the stylists here. I could not recommend Substance Salon more! More...
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Jerry Khemraj
Great overall experience and ambiance. The staff is friendly and able to help you even if you don't know what direction or style to go in.
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Melinda I.
My hair cut and smoothing treatment with Nicole was amazing! I spent some time there and it was lovely and I felt really comfortable with my stylist. They greet with you with a free drink (although I guess if you're not part of the boys club barber section you don't get any of their food good drinks - sad). Found the salon on Instagram and chose one of the stylists to be my regular. Will come back for my regular trim! They went to put more quarters in my meter too! That's service. Will update with my next visit in September! Gratuity is only cash. Don't forget, because their atm in the back didn't really work so I had to go next door to Dunkin'. More...
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Michelle S.
My mom and I cane here for my bridal makeup trial and absolutely LOVED our makeup. I highly recommend Jackie! She asked for photos and what my vision was, and perfectly recreated what I wanted! She is very attentive and sweet. Definitely book her for makeup!! More...
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Felicia J.
If you have curly hair and need someone you can TRUST to take care of you, you MUST see Suzy! I did not have a haircut for two years and needed someone to bring my curls back. She is an expert and knew exactly what I wanted. I wish I could give ten stars. It's always hard to find the "right" professional for your curls when you move to a new area- I must just be lucky this time :) layers, bangs, length- she knows how to get it done for your particular curl pattern. A woman next to me was getting her curls taken care of as well and she walked out looking awesome. Thanks ladies!! More...
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Ashley G.
I went in on a Friday for a last minute cut, I was not completely satisfied with the result but it was the end of the night so I left and called back the next day. I explained the situation how the cut was not exactly what I had asked for. They were able to fit me in on a busy Saturday to fix (fix is a lack of a better word. The cut was not bad, there was just not enough layering or thinning out of my hair as I had hoped for) free of charge. I am super happy with the service and cut I've received, friendly staff and beautiful salon. I'll definitely be back. More...
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Christine S.
Visited substance for the first time today. I did not have an appointment. I walked in hoping that someone would be able to help me. Since I had a very bad haircut done on Saturday at another salon I was desperate! The staff couldn't have been nicer at substance. The receptionist at the front desk listened to my problem and called Jaden over to look at my hair. She looked at my bad haircut and listened to what I really wanted my hair to look like. Thankfully she was able to take me right away. She did a fantastic job! It is difficult to find a stylist who knows how to cut very short hair. I was very lucky that Jaden was there! After crying all weekend every time I saw my hair, I left the salon with a smile! I will definitely be back to see Jaden again! More...
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Gabriela P.
Friendly staff very quickly and easy service. I would recommend and come back ! I received a glaze and blow out. Took 45 minutes and I loved the results.
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Cassie Anne
What a fantastic experience! Everyone is so extremely nice and welcoming! They are all so talented and genuinely excited to do your hair. 10/10 - Kelsie is amazing!
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Carla Durante
I love this salon. I never wait a long time, my stylist Nicole is very attentive and the style of the salon is clean with fine touches throughout the salon. I have had nothing but positive experiences thus far and I plan on returning. More...
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Jennifer S Cabrera
Thank you for treating my daughter like a princess on her birthday! Kris did such a beautiful job! The color and cut came out fantastic and the treatment brought her hair back to life! I am very happy with the results!
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Elizabeth Kennedy
Carol and Susie are great!! Loved the experience my hair has been totally different between Carol's blowouts and Susie's trims.
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Beverly Khan
Thanks Marisa for making me look fabulous every time. You really take the time to get it just right, one single strand at a time!
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Esther Rivera
Thank you Carol for an awesome blowout! It has survived 3 days of hot, humid, rainy weather with no touch-ups from me! I'll see you again soon ��
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Lisa Van Der Wall
I went to Substance for the first time recently and had a fantastic experience! Marisa did an amazing job w/creative color for me! The entire staff is very friendly and down to earth :) More...
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Will Cadena
The Salon is the best. Great value, very professional, staff amazing. I love to look sharp and edgy in my industry and among my peers, Salon always keeps up to date whats out there and even before that new look comes out to the world they always offer and I always accept. Its makes me stand out from the rest before they see it in magazine. I live Queens and I travel an hour or a little more that shows alot. P.S. they even did my wedding. My bride and guest loved my new cut! I have been to many salons/barber shops around the U.S. but Substance and Master Barber Manny true Talent/Artist and the rest of the professional team. I wish I could hire them full time to do my hair everyday before I go to work! More...
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Dianka Pon
Amazing service, staff, and work.....went in there wanting to get a perm because my hair was so flat. And left there with an amazing haircut which produced all the body I needed. I would recommend this Salon everyone.. Very satisfied client. More...
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Nancy Rotondi
Came in feeling a little �left a lot�thank you kris.
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Ashley Nicole
Just got my hair done for the first time in over 5 years and it was an amazing experience thanks to Kris who is beyond talented and kind. She transformed my boring bland hair into something beauitful with a wonderful balayage. I highly recommend this salon, it has a great atmosphere and very talented stylist. More...
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Melody Scagnelli-Townley
I had my bridal hair and make-up trial yesterday and I could not have been more thrilled. Kris absolutely killed it with the hair style I wanted. (And it lasted through my test of dinner out and some energetic dancing without issues!) And Aubrey made me feel like a princess with my make-up. My eyes got accented while the rest of me felt subtly accented but more natural (my preferred style). A friend told me I looked like Adele when I was done! I can't wait to use them for the wedding in six months. (And I'll write another review then too if Facebook will let me.) More...
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Irene Kritsotis
I know I will always leave happy when I go to substance salon! Maria is amazing!
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Emanuele Mulè
In Italy at a barbor shop and EVERYONE has complimented me on my haircut, in particular, the meticulous fade action done my the maestro Manolo Perez. Thank you my friend...
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Elisa Cervone
Love Brooke and her personality ! She gives the best blow outs and makes me feel ready for the runway after! Love love love her!
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Kelly Elizabeth
Linda and Maria are my 2 favorite - took me 5 years to get my color right - thank you linda
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Susan Kiick Schulz
GREAT place!!! My daughter in law had the bridesmaids/mother of the bride-groom hair & make-up & hair done!!! Great staff!! Talented!! So accommodating!!
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Jimmy Trifari
Had my hair done from Linda very talented has a good eye for your type of cut...Been since May since my hair was cut was long and she took care of me. ....Ps shes very CUTE and SWEET! definitely coming back..thank you.. More...
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Denise Marie
Brooke is a wonderful addition to this beautiful salon. She is a color expert that listens to what your personal needs are and then goes beyond your expectations. Highly recommend this place.
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Nelida Gonzalez Scala
Kris worked her magic on my shorter style. Kept the feminine lines and was just fearless and so confident about my vision. Thank you-you are a rockstar :-)
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Tiffany Giovia
Love this place! Chic & friendly, and my stylist Brooke is wonderful! Easy to make an appt online.
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Chloé Anderson
This was the best salon experience I’ve ever had and I loved Kris! She’s amazing!
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Michael James
Wish there was a LOVE button... Manolo has his nickname is his name.. the Man.
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Diana S.
I can't say enough amazing things about this salon. First- you are met with coffee and a cookie. Second, my stylist really took the time to make sure she completely understood what I wanted, and also focused on education so that I could style my own hair in the future. I wish I lived in the area and could go here regularly. More...
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Bree Spinelli
I’ve been trying to find a really good hairdresser and someone that is good with highlights. Look no further than Kris, she is a master stylist. Kris listens to your concerns and needs about your hair and always gets the perfect solution. I am so blessed that my daughter found her and introduced her to me. Kris knows exactly what hair products to suggest for all your hair needs and you purchase them in the salon. Our whole family goes to this salon we just love it! Thank you Kris and all who work there you are above and beyond the best ever! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More...
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Maria A.
Kelsey was awesome ! Highly recommend her, she did an amazing job with my hair cut as well or the color to my hair. She's super nice a patient.
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Jeremy Connors
Jazz is simply the best. Been going for 2 years now and couldn't be happier. Service is great and friendly, and when I get the occasional whisky with my haircut, really rounds out a day
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Pamela P.
Thank you Nicole! She did a great job on my balayage! Will set come back :) Love the service, cleanliness of the salon!
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Nat L.
I recently in the spring had to find a new hairdresser because the one I was going would be booked out way out. I pass by Substance everyday to work and thought why not let me try it out. I made an appointment with Kristy and loved how attentive and truthful she was. I recently went back today for bylage, tbar, cut, and blow dry. We were nervous as I had colored my hair black and hard to go lighter. She did her magic and I LOVE IT! I found my new hairdresser. The place is always nice and clean. From when I enter greeted by Stephanie to when I leave. More...
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Brenna V.
Superior men's haircuts! My fiancé is your typical $10 haircut kinda guy, however, for our wedding I wanted to treat him to a top notch cut. I called the salon and spoke with Stephanie, she was helpful explaining what type of experience he could expect from the master barber Manny. Manny did an excellent job creating the perfect look. My fiancé was so impressed with his professionalism. I've included a before and after shot. The next morning I found him in the bathroom using a blow dryer styling his own hair. Looks like we have a new diva in our house,thanks again substance! More...
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Amit Gupta
Excellent stylist for men's haircut. Recommend Manny, Jazz or Dan.
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Regina Buell
Really nice salon, friendly staff and Nicole who did my hair gave me some suggestions and I absolutely loved the cut and color!
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urvashi kathuria
Nice local salon with decent prices and great service
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mel s
I love my hair! Thanks to Suzy that did my balayge, I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she was very understanding. She did exaclty what i asked for. I got so many compliments and people asking me what salon i got my hair done and that whoever did my hair did an amazing job. I also loved that I was able to sit and have a coversation with her rather than sit there while somone does my hair in complete silence. All the staff is super friendly. The place is so aesthetically pleasing and I'm overall satisfied with the service i recieved. Good job guys, keep it up! More...
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