This review has been a long time coming! I came here on a whim hoping to get a 45min touch up for my hair from a previous botched "balayage" at a salon in New York the week before thinking that it will be just a small fix. I booked with Maria, she took one look at my hair & texture and told me this is going to be a full session along with the reason why. She shown me areas of my hair that the hair stylist totally missed where I couldn't see myself. In addition, I told her I asked for money pieces/front swept bangs however, the previous hair stylist didn't blend it well at all. It was so choppy I was afraid it couldn't be salvaged. Mortified, I took her advice especially because this was going to be for my wedding. She reassured me that it can be fixed so, I booked a full session with her for the next day. Rest assured, the results were beyond what I imagined. Maria also gave me after care tips (I typically do not get that from hair stylists) so, you can tell how much her and her team cares about their clients. Unfortunately, I'm not from here, my now husbands family are. I don't think I will let anyone else touch my hair except for anyone at this salon. Whenever I come back to visit my in laws, I will most definitely make sure I book a session here as well! read more

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Amazing awesome service and talented stylists! The staff is very attentive they even offer coffee and little treats. The stylists pay attention to detail and are very skilled with color! read more

Blanco Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Watchung, New Jersey

If you want an high end, NYC, top notch experience Blanco salon is for you. All of the staff there goes above and beyond to make you feel special. It is so much more than any hair salon I have ever been to. Maria isn't a hair stylist but a true hair artist. She takes time and care of hair like I've never witnessed before. She's also an incredible person and fun to be around which is important when you spend hours at a time at a hair salon. 10/10. read more

The service is impeccable! I love coming to this salon and Misha is awesome, highly recommended her and this salon. They are so great with color and know their stuff! Highly recommend Blanco Salon! read more

I've always told myself that self care is the best way to love yourself. On a whim, I decided it's time to change up! At 2 AM in the morning, I decided to book an appointment online for a session at Blanco Salon and I did not regret it one bit . I've been following these ladies for awhile and everyone does such a great job. I decided to book an appointment with Misha on a saturday for a full Balayage. The salon was easy to find and parking was accessible. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by a worker and the owner with such warmth. They seated me right away and asked me if I wanted any beverages. Misha quickly started on me and she welcomed me with such a smile. My hair has been dyed and DIY'd for the past year so she had to do a color correction as well. At first my hair was a bit too light but she went in again to make sure it's the color that I am comfortable with. She glazed it a few times because the owner wanted to make sure all of my reds were gone from my previous dye job. Although the prices are a bit high, you really do get what you pay for! My hair turned out great, surprisingly not dead and I love it. Not only that, at Blanco they let you have a complimentary glaze or whatever within a week if you are not happy with the results. I am planning to come back for sure to Blanco's! read more

Blanco Salon - Balayage by Misha - Hair Salons Near Me - Watchung, New Jersey

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I called on a Tuesday evening looking for an updo and makeup for the following Saturday. They fit me in, which I never expected. Maria did my updo and Misha did my make up for the event I was going to. The results were amazing! I have never felt so confident and beautiful, even hours later. I got compliments all night long! I can't wait to return!! read more

This salon was God sent! I found Blanco Salon in a panic just a couple weeks before my wedding after my previous salon botched my balayage and did not accept me back for an appointment to fix my hair. When I walked into Blanco Salon, I told Maria my debacle and she reassured me and said "don't worry, we are going to give you wedding hair!". And boy did she deliver! Not only did she fix the color but she gave my curly hair a cut that I couldn't find in my 29 years of life (a layered cut without triangle head - curly hair girlies will get it). My hair had never looked better and I've already been a return customer a couple of times now with no end in sight. Maria is fantastic and tells you exactly what your hair needs to be healthy and look better than you can imagine. All the ladies that work at the salon are all so sweet and it feels like I'm just hanging with the girls every visit. The service is truly unparalleled. I could not recommend the salon enough - best balayage and so much more! read more

When it came time for my post pandemic haircut, I wanted to support a local, women owned business. I'm thrilled to have found Blanco Salon! Maria runs a beautiful space and Miche gave me a great cut after an excellent consultation! I was able to get in same day but appointments are recommended. The clientele was diverse and the staff incredibly friendly. Coco, the shop manager who helped greet me at the door, may be the cutest employee of all! read more

I can't even begin to explain how amazing Stephanie is!!! I got a brow lamination (which I highly recommend) and a brow wax came with it! Her room is so comforting and Stephanie herself is just absolutley wonderful! You can see how passionate she is about her job and that she goes to great depths to meet all of her clients needs. 10/10 recommend any service provided by her! I will 100% be going back!!! read more

Blanco Salon - Brow lamination with brow wax! - Hair Salons Near Me - Watchung, New Jersey

I did not have a good experience at Blanco salon. I went a couple weeks ago and when I initially booked my appt I asked for a partial balayage. The receptionist said she would book me for a full to ensure Maria had enough time to work on my hair. Fine- Makes sense, Im a new client. When I came in, Maria immediately voiced how terrible my hair was, brassy and choppy. She said "don't worry I will fix your hair and save you money." Mind you I told her that I only wanted a few face framing highlights. Not my whole head. Meanwhile, 7 bowls of bleach, a full balayage, color blend and low lights later I had to foot a 650$ bill. My mind was blown. There was no communication about what she was going to do and even worse I hate the color. Its an orange red and she left grays all along hairline. During the process she was telling about her new penthouse apartment, how she was going to bloomies after and how she hated working in "spanish salons versus white salons" It made me very uncomfortable. Nevertheless, will not return. read more

Blanco Salon - $600 orange hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Watchung, New Jersey

Blanco is AMAZING !!!!!! I was recommended here by a friend that spoke highly of the salon so I wanted to try it out myself. Being that we are in a pandemic I was a bit worried at first but as soon as I got there I saw how serious they are taking this matter. Maria, Misha and Michelle have this place so cleaned! I saw how after every client they sanitize the chairs, the counters, and they also distance you. The professionalism in this place is FENOMENAL. Maria and Misha were so gently with me, I highly recommend to try this place out, already booked my second appointment!! read more

Blanco Salon - AFTER: box dye is OUT! Added highlights and a tint of rose gold because it's in style ! - Hair Salons Near Me - Watchung, New Jersey

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Best salon ever! I've been coming here for two years and still such an amazing salon! I have been wanting something new and I got exactly what I asked for and got some tips to style my hair which was great. 100% recommend read more

Real cute looking salon! Everyone was polite and respectful of my needs.. Got a cut with Misha who really took her time to get my hair back to a healthy state. As a bonus they have a super cute puppy who hangs out at the salon. Was an overall excellent experience! :) read more

Awesome!!! Perfection! Both cuts and color services are of high quality and only excellent products are used. Atmosphere is lovely. Most customers are regulars. read more

I have very long hair and I have been highlighting it for a few years. I went to Blanco looking to get warm golden blonde highlights and a regular trim without layers. The place is very nice and I had a good experience there. Maria said my hair was horrible and whoever did it previously had not blended well (which is true, that's why I went to a new place). After my appointment my hair did look nice but I noticed it was breaking and the color was not what I showed or explained. She decided to do an icy blonde, almost white. I wanted warm, natural looking. It cost over $500 that day. The top layer of my hair was significantly thinner after the bleach (which never occurred previously) and the front half of my hair was almost non existent. Not even a week later the blonde around my face started to turn orange (think Cheeto orange) and patchy. I am very conscious of hair care as I made sure to stick with quality shampoos and conditioner for blondes. I went in after a few weeks and asked why this would happen even when I regularly used purple hair masks (40 minutes weeky with a shower cap to warm). She didn't seem to care. Came to the point where I asked for lowlights around my face to help mask the orange, that too faded within two weeks. As for the thinning it looks like someone took a razor to the front of my hair because of the chemical damage. Its been a while now and I am still trying to grow it back (looks very stringy in the front and almost thin). I will not be going back as it cost so much and caused so much damage. I do not recommend Blanco if you want healthy hair. read more

Never did I think coming to a hair salon would be such a enjoyment. From the moment you walk in till the end. I absolutely love the whole environment, everyone is very pleasant and let's not forget the most important part lol my hair came out just so amazing!! read more

The whole experience was great. Misha was amazing. She made me feel comfortable coming into a new salon for me. I was nervous and doubtful of what I really wanted to accomplish with my haircut but she walked me through everything and made me feel at ease. I walked out with an amazing cut and felt confident about it. I would definitely go back again for other services. The whole staff was amazing ! read more

I've been coming to Blanco for well over a year and my hair has never looked better. Maria is a pro, one of the best in the industry, if not the best. She puts so much effort, time and pride into her work. A true artist and perfectionist. of course it helps that she's so fun and entertaining. :) Anna is the sweetest, gives the best care and great shampoos. Overall, a perfect and relaxing experience every time I go! read more

Came in with years of inconsistent "Professional" coloring which left my hair orange and dull. I needed a professional hair specialist/colorist to correct the damage done and restore my hair to its days of glory. Loved the professionalism, but yet funky fun vibe of this place. They really stand by the quote "Let the hair do the talk". See some of my before/after pictures below. Impressive. See for yourself. read more

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I love Blanco!!! The salon is clean, the staff is super friendly, and Kaylyn is so talented. Highly recommend Blanco to anyone who is looking for an amazing hair experience. read more

Such an amazing place! I've been coming here for more than a year and I am always blown away. I am consistently happy with my color and cut every single time. The staff here are super friendly and professional. They also have a great selection of beverages to sip on while you get your hair done. It is a gem of Watchung! read more

Maria and her staff at Blanco Salon are top notch!! From the minute you walk in you are treated like royalty! Maria is an expert in her field. From color, cut and straightening processes, she knows her stuff! I've never loved my hair and I can honestly say I now love my hair since going to Maria! I highly recommend Blanco Salon! read more

Had an appointment with Mesha today and can't say enough great things about my experience! The salon is very nice and relaxing. The staff was very polite and very helpful. Mesha was super sweet and I left a very happy girl! She took her time and did an amazing job! Can't wait to come back ! read more

This salon is amazing!! Such good services and I love the aesthetic of the place. My hair comes put beautiful each time and been coming here since it's been open! Wouldn't want to do my hair anywhere else!! read more

Maria has been my stylist for majority of my life and I couldn't imagine going to anyone else- where she goes, I will always follow! She is so talented and everything she does is perfection! And perfection is exactly what she created with Blanco Salon Unbelievably beautiful, trendy and so fun! It's exactly what you want in a hair salon. Maria,Mischa and Michelle make your time at the salon all about you. When you're done, you're walking out feeling good and definitely looking amazing! read more

Absolutely love this salon! Not only is this salon gorgeous but the staff could not be friendlier. I felt so comfortable coming here I felt right at home. Misha did my color so beautiful. She really listened to exactly what I wanted and made sure I left happy. She's a stylist that really cares & is passionate about doing hair read more