Located in the Colonial Village Shopping Center off Montgomery Avenue, Salon Asya is a full-service beauty spa that caters to both male and female clients. In addition to hair care, it specializes in eyebrow shaping, Brazilian bikini waxing, European facials and spa manicures/pedicures. Though walk-ins are accepted, appointments are recommended. The salon carries hair product brands such as Redken, Matrix, Biolage and Paul Mitchell.
With owners/artistic directors Betty Sy and Travis Kraisoraphong – named "Best Hair Stylist of the Main Line" in 2009 – at the helm of the zen-themed salon called Noel Sy Art in Beauty, it was destined to become a gem of the Main Line. The full service salon (hair, nails and makeup application) is situated along Montgomery Avenue, with a conveniently located free lot in the rear. Noel Sy's stylists are attentive and talented, the service is outstanding and the friendly atmosphere makes for a relaxing experience. Lunch is served daily upon request. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.
Halcyon Days is a luxurious full-service salon and spa located within the celebrated Saks Fifth Avenue retailer along City Line Ave. Drawing its name from Greek mythology, the salon offers a "halcyon (the calm in the eye of a hurricane) from daily life" for its clients. Each visit begins with a complimentary consultation. Services include hair design and removal, nail care, makeup artistry, massage therapy, facials and body treatments. It is located on the third floor of Saks, accessible by elevator.
Located in the rear first floor of the 191 Presidential Boulevard Condominium, Salon 191 is a beauty salon for men and women. Founded over 20 years ago, Salon 191 has a plush waiting area, classy decor and talented stylists. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are suggested. It is not visible from the street, so look for the red awnings in the back of the complex.
Tucked along Montgomery Avenue across from Hymie's Merion Delicatessen is a cozy hair salon called Hairs to You. Founded in 1985 as a one-person business, the business has since moved from its original home to its current location under the direction of owners Paige and Steve. The full-service salon boasts a family-friendly atmosphere, complete with a charming car chair for "kiddy cuts." Other services include skin care (microdermabrasian and makeup application), airbrush tanning and hair removal. In addition to hosting birthday parties, Hairs to You offers on-site styling for brides and bridal parties on their wedding day.
With its sleek, city-chic décor and celebrated stylists, Haig & Co. Salon appeals to the upscale fashionista in all. Founded by nationally-renowned hair stylist Haig Khararjian, it was relaunched in 2008 by Anatoly Farber and Alan Gold in order to "revolutionize" the stereotype of a traditional hair salon.
Located in Suite 109 of the 401 City Avenue office complex and situated in the rear first floor—it shares its suite with Ellen Ehrlich Clinical Skin Care—who offers services like facials, masques, waxing, enzymeand glycolic-acid peels. Appointments are highly-recommended.
Situated along Bala Avenue across from the Theatre, Salon Axia and its talented owner Maria Pappas offer superior hair care for men and women. Services include color, highlights, lowlights, color correction and updo's. Ample free parking is available on the side in addition to metered street parking. Appointments are required.
Voted various years as Best Spa Salon and Best Nail Salon of the Main Line since its founding in 1993, Chez Raina is a top-notch destination for your beauty needs. Services include nails (acrylic, artificial enhancements and pedicures are their specialty), facials (including Glycolic facials with products supplied by a dermatologist), hair care and full body massage. Follow Chez Raina on Facebook and Twitter.