I'm almost obsessed with Beauty Town located across the street from the Parkchester 6 train stop…read more I'm not sure if different owners have come and gone, but this beauty supply store has been thriving in this same spot for a long time. Unlike other beauty supply shops where only salon business owners can purchase, you don't have to be a hair salon professional to purchase here. You just need to love beauty products and shopping. The African family running this shop keeps a close eye on who's walking where and what you need by looking at their camera screen. But let's be real though, in a time where there are folks stealing left and right, I like that the business owner is keeping close tabs period. Since the weather has been hot and knew I was going to Sanibel to beach swim quite a lot, I purchased a deep leave-in conditioner to hydrate my hair afterwards as well grab a pomade to keep my edges snatched. Service was friendly even from the owner's daughter(?) who suggested I try a certain brand in detail- plus prices are reasonable.

Beauty Supply store with good items. Staff was friendly for the most part, except (and this may…read moreseem petty but I don't care), there was one particular employee - either an indian or hispanic overweight man with a hat on standing near the line where my mother and I were at. He kept rubbing his nose up at me and giving me a weird look everytime I looked forward, which made me uncomfortable. And I didn't do anything to warrant that type of behavior from him. Here's the thing, if a customer is buying from a store that you work at, it's your job to be professional and not make your customers feel bad. I don't know if this man was racist or not, or if he was just a miserable person in general, but that was a major turnoff and made me not want to go back or recommend to others. Learn to treat customers well and leave your misery (or racism) at the door.

Scent Fluence stopped me in my tracks before heading to get my cup of Hot Chocolate several doors…read moredown. Fluence is the new pop-up (manager[?] hopes for permanency) on Harwood Court in Scarsdale aiming at dressing up homes and offices with essential oils and diffusers. Jaime was all smiles (yes...I felt it even with her mask on) and talked about oil blends used in their products. The interesting diffuser collection varies depending on the room's square footage you're using it in. My sleek portable diffuser is enough for my bedroom (primarily)- but I can easily move it to our home office, living room, my vanity room, walk-in closet or any other area of the house with ease. Plus I can also gauge how strong or how long I want the oils to diffuse. I've been enjoying diffusing my Sage+Vanilla (and Lavender I think) oil blend before bedtime to help quiet my mind, relax my body and get me into a restful state so that I can fall asleep more easily especially- during these challenging times. This is an excellent addition in chic Scarsdale and a much needed one at that. My home is my sanctuary and I'm sure yours is too. You can use sprays...but why would you want all those harmful ingredients around you when you can destress with some aromatherapy?

Last week, I read in the Scarsdale Inquirer about a new store that had opened on Harwood Court,…read morecalled Scent & Fluence. I was curious since I couldn't imagine a store that only sold "scents'. While walking on Harwood Court, I saw the store and a stranger walked up to me and said, "you should check out that new store, it smells incredible". I decided to go inside and as soon as I walked in the door I felt like I was being seduced by the most incredible fragrances. I realized that Scents and Fluence might be the best remedy to staying at home during our ongoing pandemic. You can have the most stimulating scents or aromatic ones pumped into your home via your heating and air-conditioning systems. You might choose to buy individual room "scenters" that can give off little blasts of fragrances that might stimulate your teenagers to be more motivated as they zoom with their classmates. I ended up buying some amazing hand sanitizers with fragrances that came in both masculine and feminine scents. For me, I bought a Bamboo hand sanitizer that came in a cool little bottle for $6. I put some on when I got into my car and I was astonished by how the aroma filled the vehicle; I inhaled and felt almost giddy. The owner, Caroline Fabrigas, was kind enough to explain all the unique features of her store and how these scents can enhance your home or office. I would urge you to visit her store and explore how you can improve your lives and those of the members of your family. As soon as I tried my Bamboo hand sanitizer I began to call some of my friends and urged them to plan on visiting Scents & Fluence. I don't normally get so excited about a new store, let alone one that sells " fragrances " but as we are often stuck at home and with the prospects of another shutdown looming, I think Scents & Fluence might help make staying hone more pleasant and possibly even more inviting.

Amazing and affordable family-run hair salon. They treat my curly hair well and give me sleek…read moreblowouts without a flatiron. I have been going here for the past few years whenever I need a blowout and a trim and it always comes out great!!

This dominican owned salon is definitely a bang for your buck. It is located on the first floor of…read morean apartment building but still manages to be a decent size. There are about 7-9 stations and 10-12 hair dryers. I have been going to this salon for the past 8 years and have entrusted all my special occasions to this salon. Make sure to ask for Marisol. She is the owner and knows exactly what shes doing. As for the rest of the workers, everyone is truly nice and welcoming. I leave satisfied every time. A must go! Oh and I almost forgot to mention the prices are unbeatable! My hair is curly and almost at my hips, for a wash/set and trim, 30 bucks!

Amazing service and quality each visit!!…read more With the change to the beauty industry, the atmosphere is definitely a missed vibe -- the salon vibe!!

Gorgeous store front…read more The smell as you walk into the store is just divine. Large selection of men and women fragrances. Tons of body soap. Lots of oils / attar. Staff is great. Super patient. Price is reasonable. Definitely recommend giving them a try. Parking is a bit rough around here.

I've had this spot on my to do list forever. If you're a girl who's always looking for the best…read morelong lasting perfume, this place is for you! You are greeted as soon as you enter the store. Customer service is great. They work with you on what you're looking for and offer different variety from actual perfumes to oils. You can sample as many fragrances as you want to pick the best one or ones for you. Will definitely be back.

Starting to fall off. It smelks like ... dead something when you walk in. Roaches all around…read more Not going back unless manager is there and adresses the issues. Had so much love for this place, but with the loss of Maria and understandably the managers reduced hours, its gone down hill. I hope they make a change fast.

DO NOT expect anything extravagant. Your hair is going be pretty straight but there is no type of…read morestyling done.

I'd been coming to Santa and Melania since I was a teenager many moons ago and stopped coming…read morebecause it's a little bit of a trek but it is worth it for the quality. I went to a few salons over the past two years and though they were good, they just didn't compare. My hair is up to my waist and they only charge me $20 (on weekends) come on a weekday and everyone is $15... WHAT?! You'll probably pay more for a sandwich and a non fat latte! There's always a few characters in here because it is still in Harlem and you get the man selling stolen purses and clothing as well as the lady selling jewelry, the man with his shopping cart selling pastelitos and morir soñando but it's part of the experience lol.

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! I got a wash and set for $25 meanwhile at dry bar it's close to $50 and they…read morestill leave your hair frizzy. The employees are so sweet and know what they are doing. Truly a treasure in the neighborhood. I will definitely come back after this beautiful blowout!

I've been going here for years to get my hair done. They do my hair with so much love and do an…read moreamazing job every time. Also for a great price too!