Salon Gossip

Having recently moved to Bloomfield from Brooklyn, I was reluctant to find a local hair salon… but turns out it’s the greatest salon I’ve ever experienced with the best blonde expertise ever! Salon Gossip leaves me feeling confident, current and fulfilled each time I go. Donna is a blonde hair genius and is so much fun to hang out with, and Stephanie is incredible with my almost 3 year old daughter’s hair! Not to mention, it’s a beautiful and charitable salon.
I found the hair god’s jackpot! So lucky to be the client.

Stephanie gave me beautiful highlights and a very flattering cut on both of my recent visits, at a moderate price. I would definitely return again. The gossip is primarily about celebrities, but Stephanie, like most good hair stylists, is also part therapist, listening to my personal woes and offering support. She gave me, with her words and the great haircut, the boost of confidence I needed to ace a work meeting the next day.

Got the worst hair color EVER here. Will never go back!

I have since returned here twice since my first visit last fall. I have yet to find a single fault with this salon. Everyone here is uncommonly polite and professional, which is exactly what you want and expect. I went back for a haircut and highlights with Stephanie, and it looks great again.
She does such a good job that I can wait several months in between highlights. My hair looks really healthy and Stephanie works with the natural tones and base color so I don’t have to make frequent visits. I also appreciate how there is always a fundraising effort that Salon Gossip frequently participates in fundraising efforts. They are good stylists and people!

Wow… where do I start?!
I have a thick, curly head of hair and I like to dye it constantly. When I walked into Salon Gossip two years ago, the décor was (and still is) fun and flirty, super clean, and the staff warm and welcoming.
Donna is the owner, and though I have never had my hair done by her, I have been lucky to watch her do her magic on other women. I even went to the coffee shop across the street, and the girl working there had never been to Salon Gossip, but couldn’t wait for her appointment with Donna because of all the great work she has seen walk in and out of the store. Donna is bubbly and sweet, and a strong leader. Her staff is happy, and it makes for a peaceful and fun work environment.
Frankie, the once receptionist and now assistant, is so nice, silly and fun to talk to. The man can do hair! When Steph has been unavailable, Frankie is kind enough to take time out of his day to blow my mane out. Giving my hair body, while keeping it smooth and shiny.
I go to Stephanie to get my hair cut, colored and styled. With thick, unruly, hair like mine, I am able to say, «Do whatever you want, Steph,» and she leaves my hair smooth, sleek and it lasts for days! Steph has taken my hair color from a rich, vibrant red, to a deep, romantic purple. She layers my hair to perfection, and when I asked for a shaved, undercut, she made the cut quickly and I felt confident with the decision. If she doesn’t think something will work, she tells you. Steph is one of those hair dressers that will tell you how it is. You can see she loves what she does, and it shows… not only in other reviews on this site, but when her clients get out of their chairs, they are smiling from ear to ear.
I LOVE this Salon. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT! Yes, you may get lucky with a walk in, but make the commitment, and take any stylist the receptionist offers you. They will not steer you in the wrong direction. Thank you, Salon Gossip, for always making me feel beautiful and positive when I walk out of your doors. I love you guys!

Wow! Believe all the positive reviews for Salon Gossip! Today was my first visit to the salon, where I had an excellent cut and color by Stephanie. Salon Gossip has it all — 100% professional, positive, welcoming, clean, efficient combined with attention to detail. Everyone I met today was so lovely — giving me a tour of the salon space, listening to what I had in mind, patiently explaining to me aspects of what was being done to my hair, and making sure I was comfortable. Thank you!

I can go on and on about Donna and the whole crew at Salon Gossip. Donna does my hair perfectly and I am the pickiest person with my hair even though I’m a dude. I constantly tell her that she should be working in Manhattan and getting $ 400 a hair cut. She listens to what you want, makes notes for the future to refer back to, has a great memory, and will look at pictures and get your hair exactly like the picture.
Personally (and I don’t cut hair) I think the best thing she does is that she will cut your hair again at the end when it’s fixed. It makes so much sense to do that!

I’m thankful to the previous reviewers for Salon Gossip, you ladies are spot-​on, it is wonderful!
The salon is very clean and easy to get to. The staff is professional and very warm and friendly. They treated me like I’d been coming in for years! I also appreciate their contribution and involvement in the community.
I had a haircut and color with Donna. She took in to account my lifestyle and habits and gave great advice on how to style my hair so it showed at its best. I had brought in a picture and her and her staff made sure I left looking just like that picture!

So happy I found Salon Gossip! In the past I have had many unpleasant experiences at other salons… bad haircuts, bad dye jobs and have been overcharged. After my first trip to Salon Gossip I walked out feeling like a million bucks. Finally I got a great haircut! And it was reasonably priced! They also offered me sensible advice for my curly locks. They did not pressure me into high priced treatments nor did they push product on me. The best part… they are a fun group of people who make you feel welcome. Thanks again Stephanie!

I began going to Salon Gossip after an unpleasant experience at another local salon. I stay because of the people, the service and how healthy and great my hair is. Salon Gossip is like walking into a friend’s house — we catch up, laugh, listen to music and I get a good haircut. My daughter is also a client and loves walking out knowing that her hair looks awesome. Very important for a teenage girl. One of the best things about the place is the attention they pay to what you want and what your comfort level is. They also do a ton to support the local community and that means a lot to me. I have been to several other salons in the area and the un-​pretentious, service oriented Salon Gossip has me for good.

I’ve been to a lot of hair salons over the years, this place is the best! Donna and Stephanie and Gail are professional, talented, warm, and funny. They run on time, take their time, and always make you feel like their most important client.

This salon is amazing! I decided to give it a try after hearing so many good things about it. Stephanie cut my hair and she was awesome! She not only did a great job with the cut, she showed me how to do it myself to achieve the same look. I definitely found my new salon!

I went through a lot of NNJ and NYC hair salons before I found Donna, and only wish I’d found her sooner. A few years ago I asked on a Montclair online bulletin board for recommendations for a stylist and/​or colorist who could do stylish/​funky without venturing into the realm of too weird for work. Several people recommended Salon Gossip, and I’ve been going there ever since.
Donna truly is an artist – she is particularly extraordinary as a colorist, but also gives me the best cuts I’ve ever had. I can’t count how many people have commented on how amazing my color is since Donna started doing it. And she listens – and even manages to clarify/​translate my often-​inarticulate requests («ummm, you know, kind of blunt… but, uhh, spiky? and maybe kinda different? but not too different?») so that I always end up with something that I love.
The salon has a great team – Stephanie is especially awesome as well – and you really feel like you’re walking into your friends’ living room when you arrive. I have come to consider the ladies here friends, and even when I’m not having a good day, I always feel happier by the time I leave.
Serious hair, fun joint!

At last, a haircut I love! I have been to a number of salons in the area and none of them offer the attention like the ladies of Salon Gossip. I went to a certain other salon just 2 weeks ago and was praying Salon Gossip could convert my haircut into something I liked! I had Stephanie as my stylist, and wow, she listened and we went though the cut step by step. She listened! I haven’t had a stylist actually listen in ages! This is the best cut I’ve had in years. I’ve been to salons of all price ranges and Salon Gossip has beat them all. They will not push you into a process you don’t want, you will go home happy. They love their work and to me it’s an art form to shape the hair, and they excel. Donna also joined my consultation with Stephanie, it was a great experience to have such talented artists observe and help me find a look I love. Thank you! See you soon!

The facility is so clean. Thats the 1^st thing i noticed, their brushes, blow dryers are Well kept… But oh my sweet jesus,. The staff stephanie and donna and the dog too are super nice yet very very professional and exactly know what theyre doing,.they give you tips to do and not to do for your hair,. I had stephanie did my hair and godbless her she did exactly what i really want my hair to look like,. Very polite and very smart person. Thank you guys,. My family love it. I love your work. Cant wait to visit next time. –marianne

Don’t let the fun, lighthearted atmosphere let you think these people aren’t serious about your hair. They listen and really aim to please. I’m writing after my third appointment and the consistency is unbeatable. It’s a place for all ages. This last visit the salon was packed with customers of every age group imaginable. The service is prompt and friendly. Every haircut I saw leaving there was nothing short of fantastic, men, women, and kids alike. A very high energy place. Donna, the owner, knows her products. I was spending much more in a Millburn salon and getting only OK results. Her color lasts longer than any I’ve ever had and doesn’t oxidize. Furthermore, Donna refines her cuts when your hair is dry. No cookie-​cutter styling going on here! Simply the best.
By the way, the salon is now on Broad Street, near Watchung.