I am obsessed with Korean beauty products. In my opinion, they take the #1 lead in skincare. Have…read moreyou seen those TikTok or YouTube videos where the women are in their 50s but they look 30? Since my son will be moving to Arizona (a desert state) soon, I wanted to make sure he will be well stocked with the best sunscreen out there. I did my research and I was so happy that they carry the products here. Must be my lucky day because there was a summer sale going on...Get 2 Sunscreen Products and Get 1 Free. 90.9% of people in Seoul, Korea wear sunscreen on a daily basis. Children there are taught to protect their skin early on. When I visited South Korea last year, I noticed that all vehicles there have tinted windows. They really take their skincare seriously. Another reason their sunscreen products stand out, there is no nasty scent, it's not sticky, you can apply your makeup afterwards. I absolutely love it. Extremely helpful and friendly employees. I'm excited to try some new cleansers I got as well. I'm teaching my son that men have to take care of their skin too. Most of the products have Korean labeling but on each product display shelf, it explains what it does in English. Some of the tags will tell you that it's the #1 selling item in Korea. The best part...the prices!!! I felt like I hit a gold mine and made out like a bandit.

Very cute K-beauty store but no a huge selection of products very similar things you would see in…read moremost K-beauty shops. The prices are not too bad but they definitely aren't "outlet" prices most of them are retail value or 1-3$ under retail. Employees were very helpful and nice though!

I go to the beauty supply to for all of my hair products. The employees are always nice and…read morewelcoming!

S & S Beauty has any and everything that you could possibly want for your hair! The store is very…read moreorganized and clean. The staff is extremely friendly and willing to answer your questions. They are currently checking temperatures at the door and practicing safe social distancing. I've been going to this beauty supply store for years and I will continue doing so. Definitely worth stopping in if you have any hair needs!

I was so excited to hear Populu recently opened in Edison! I can't get enough of Asian beauty &…read moreskincare and this place was a haven for the latest and trending products! After my recent trip to Japan I was bummed I wouldn't be able to restock on my favorite products anytime soon until I came across this place! They had a great selection of makeup, skincare, and beauty products to choose from! They were a great price range compared to trying to find them on Amazon! The aesthetic was so ADORABLE too! Between the pink shopping carts, claw machines, and overall set up, this place radiated good vibes!

Poplulu is an Asian supermarket and beauty store that recently opened up in Edison, NJ…read more The store is overwhelmingly cute and you'll spend quite some time just looking at all of the merchandise. Even the packaging for everything was so cute that you didn't want to open it! In the future, I hope they can add better signage because it can be tricky to find what you're looking for. Stop by to shop if you're looking for any of the following: *Asian cosmetics- They have everything from makeup to skin care to hair care. There's a few well-known Korean and Japanese brands like innisfree, peripera, and more. Testers for makeup products are available! *Asian snacks- Towards the back of the store, you'll be able to see aisles of ramen, mochi, candy, chips, drinks, etc. There's a lot of unique snacks for good prices. *Toys - There's a small section selling character collectibles from popular Japanese culture, plushies, claw machines, and more. There's a bunch of other miscellaneous items like slippers, luggage, silverware, etc. Oh... and they have pink shopping carts! I'm a sucker for pink.

My son and I walked in close to closing…read more No one greeted us upon entering. Unbeknownst to us there was a gentleman behind the counter the entire we walked around the front of the store looking for plastic caps. He never said a word nor offered assistance. We found the caps; but my son was also looking for a silk du-rag. He inquired with the gentleman and he said we could find it in aisle 1A/1B. The lights in the back of the store were off. My son used his iPhone flashlight so we could see - ridiculous. After a few minutes a very nice lady appeared (the 2 stars are for her) and asked if we needed help. She pleasantly assisted my son with making a selection. This lady was the silver lining. I thought she was a fellow customer; but she's an employee. If my son wasn't in desperate need of hair supplies, I wouldn't have stayed once I realized the gentleman was behind the counter the whole time. This was our first and last time in this establishment. I'll gladly drive the extra miles to S&D Beauty Supply where we're pleasantly greeted and our patronage is respected and appreciated.

Bad Customer Service. Bad experience !!! Overpriced & Not helpful. Return Policy is horrible !!!read more

Any shop that is glowing pink and begins with the word "Ari" is going to remind me of sexy little…read moreMiss Grande, easily one of the prettiest girls on the planet today. If you want to be similarly pretty and slathered in shiny, sexy, wet-look make up, then this K-Pop inspired beauty chain will do you nicely (and so will I). So it's a really excellent Korean beauty store inside the 99 Ranch in Edison. It's expensive like most locations (they have them at many 99R or HMarts), but service is friendly and it's bright and sexy and well-lit, and you'll probably find some good stuff in here if you like these kinds of shops. Barbi certainly enjoyed it, as she usually does.

Misled by the sales girl to buy a big bottle of Sulwhasoo serum(120ml) for $140 as she claimed this…read moreitem is priced the same as the smaller bottle(60ml) due to a promotion. I checked afterwards only to find out the 60ml version is about $80 on Sulwhasoo's official website so I either over paid $60 or the promotion was non-existent. The store does not allow for return. Will never visit again.

If you are currently sitting in your car scrolling through these reviews, excited for your…read moreappointment.... let me save you. Put the key fob down, turn the car on, and leave. And never come back! Like many people, I was excited to book an appointment here because I've had great experiences with Ulta Beauty salon services in the past. Unfortunately, this location was a very different story. I booked a wash and blow dry appointment for 6:45 and arrived early at 6:30. The entire reason for this appointment was simple: I have work tomorrow and needed my hair blow dried. I clearly stated this and received a nod of agreement. My hair was washed and conditioned, and I thought, great, we're off to a good start. That optimism lasted exactly five minutes. What followed was thirty minutes of detangling... and while I understand detangling is part of the process, this was slow, uncomfortable, and completely overtook the appointment. I stayed quiet at first, assuming we'd move on shortly. Another 30 minutes passed. At this point, I gently said that my hair didn't need to be perfectly detangled, my main priority was the blow dry. It was now 7:18 PM when I was informed about an optional deep conditioning treatment that supposedly makes detangling easier. I'm still not sure why this wasn't mentioned before we spent an entire half hour detangling. Then I was told that if I chose that option, my hair could not be blow dried. Pause. Because my appointment was for a wash and blow dry. I declined and reiterated that I wanted my hair blow dried. I was told "okay." Perfect. Except then I was informed: after all this time.... that I would be charged a detangling fee. When I asked why this hadn't been explained beforehand (especially since budgets are a thing), I was told the fee would be $85. Please imagine my face. At this point, a manager became involved, and unfortunately the outcome stayed the same. By 7:30 PM, I was told that I would not be receiving the blow dry I booked. I work Monday through Friday and simply wanted to leave with dry hair. Instead, I left wet, frustrated, and in a damp shirt. I was offered a return visit the next day for them to finally blow dry my hair, but by then the damage was done. Playing with someone's hair in a world where appearances matter this much is wild, and it's not something anyone should have to experience. This location was incredibly disappointing. Learn from my experience and proceed with caution, or better yet, don't proceed at all. -- Signed, someone who truly just wanted a blow dry

I visited the Ulta in South Plainfield today and had a disappointing experience with this employee…read more I love Ulta, and usually have a great experience. The employees there are very knowledgeable and helpful. However, during my visit recently, i felt unwelcome and uncomfortable. I transparently said I don't know anything about makeup and need help looking for concealer for my dark spots. After looking me up and down, this employee reluctantly helped me. I didn't get her name, but at the risk of sounding racist she was African American, with bleach blonde hair in her braids. She was rude and condescending when I asked questions. But she prided herself on finding the right color tone. I didn't even want to buy the product and couldn't wait to leave. I value good customer service, and I hope management will ensure staff treat customers with respect and kindness moving forward. This just left a bad taste in my mouth and I will not be going to this location again.

I have been driving by this beauty supply store every day on my way to work and have been meaning…read moreto stop in. Today, I finally went during my lunch hour and I'm glad I did. I went specifically to get OPI nail polish and their selection did not disappoint. I was also pleasantly surprised at the prices as well. The female employee working was very helpful and recommended a base and top coat which I can't wait to try. I haven't been too happy with the ones I have at home so I'm glad to hear some good recommendations. I will definitely be going back!

I completely disagree with the above review. While trying to buy nail polish in bulk, the…read moregentleman, who stated he was the owner, was not at all helpful in any way and often dismissive. Having to buy 60 nail polish bottles, i was wondering if we could come to any deal. However, he told me to take my "money elsewhere unless you're going to help me pay the rent." In an aside, the girl who was working there was very kind and helpful. There are many other beauty supply stores within a 10 minute drive, and i recommend taking your business elsewhere.

I absolutely love this beauty supply store! They have an amazing variety of just about everything…read moreto choose from. The staff is always kind and super helpful. I'd definitely recommend stopping by!

This place was amazing. I was pleasantly surprised. I typically have really unpleasant experiences…read moreat beauty supply stores, but this was definitely not one of them. Although, I wish this place was Black-owned, the employees working here (two amazing Black women) helped me feel comfortable and at ease. The young lady assisting on the sales floor was amazing! I didn't catch her name, but she definitely had the expertise that I needed. I went in for hair fit goddess locs And had no idea where to start. She walked me through everything, made recommendations, and even recommended a few things that I needed and hadn't even thought about. Between her and the girl at the front, I definitely felt very well taken care of. I would highly recommend solely because of these two individuals. And Based on how the young lady on the sales floor was speaking, I'm pretty sure she does hair, too, which makes me feel even better about her recommendations.

Located in the same strip mall as the HMart and all the restaurants - cute little shop selling…read moreAsian-themed Japanese, Korean, and Chinese made toys, cosmetics, snacks, and housewares. They have all kinds of discounts so keep an eye out for different items on sale. Walked in while waiting on Korean fried chicken from next door. Not all the toys are the best quality, nose fell off one of the toys we bought. Great for little kids, though. They also had a deal for 10% off of $100 or more when I went. Like the little build-a-scene kits that don't use glue. Big One Piece statue upfront. Some claw games, skincare and more. The parking is a bit of a nightmare with all the restaurants in the area, so if you go on off-times, it's probably better.

Super cute store hidden in a corner next door to Paris Baguette. They have a few cute claw games,…read moretons of plushies, anime merch, snacks, Asian skincare products and much more. I only picked up 2 small plushies but will be going back for a Gundam. There is onsite parking but this parking lot is a nightmare on any day or night. I recommend carpooling if possible or use a rideshare. Parking lot is free but spaces are limited. There aren't enough spaces for the amount of local businesses and restaurants in the plaza.

Eric was awesome and super friendly. He knew how to handle my hair (straight and thin) and had…read morereally good suggestions for styling it. Would come back here again! Also it's really easy to book an appointment during the weekday

I'm so upset with my haircut that I am writing this review at 1:00am. I can't even fall asleep…read more Called the salon today to make an appointment and was so sad to hear that my talented hairstylist Allen no longer works here. Receptionist asked if she can assign me with someone else. I said anyone but Jimmy (owner). My son and I had him once before and he did not do a good job. When I walked in today, they gave me Leo. He took over Allen's station. I asked for 2" off with lots of layers to give my hair some volume since I have very thin hair. Leo showed me how much he would cut off and I gave him the go ahead. I thought Asians are supposed to be great at math but holy shhhh he started cutting and cutting and cutting and it got shorter and shorter. At this point it was hard for me to say something. Pretty sure that he cut off FIVE whole inches. Not only did he cut off 5" but the layers he gave me were very choppy, it looks like he hacked it with a saw. The receptionist came by to sweep up my hair with a dust pan and my eyes were bugging out because I was in shock at how much he cut off. I spend an obscene amount on high quality hair products at home to keep my hair healthy. Now it looks like shhhh. Never in my entire life have I ever gotten such a bad cut. I know it's just hair and it will grow back but I felt I need to write this review to warn others. When layers are trimmed, it should fall softy and naturally. He also thinned out my ends so much that it looks weird. OMG!! I can't!! The strange thing is, all the best stylist at this salon, Allen, Ben, Jackie left. Now I will have to go into NYC to find a new salon. This has traumatized me.