Paramus—Driving down the Eastern spur of Route 4 in Paramus, it’s hard to miss the artistic scrawl of the David Alan Salon and Spa Signature logo on the side of their oyster shaped building.
If you haven’t been there yet, this salon is worth the visit. David Alan and his team of experienced staff work with women, men & children to create flattering cuts, colors, and styles to complement each client’s features and personality. Dedicated to making every customer happy, services include everything from a cut and color to a la carte styling options for blow out and up-dos.
The newest, exciting addition to David Alan offerings is the introduction of the Dry Bar / Braid Bar. Long known for his perfect blow-outs, the salon now offers quick-n-easy, drop-in blow outs or styling at a very affordable rate. Services at the dry bar are great for the working woman who needs to look sharp and polished on a daily basis (you can stop by before work) or for special occasions when you just want to look and feel a little extra glam (date night, Shabbat).
With all the celebrity buzz around braided, vintage and boho inspired hairstyles, David realized this offering was yet another way to service his clientele in the way they needed to be serviced. In a specially designated area, flanked by pictures of the hottest up-dos, for just $25 you can have your blow dried and styled any way you want for that special occasion, including the opportunity to rent clip-in braids and extensions to lend an extra dose of glamour and fullness to your hair. With more elaborate additions, the price goes up very slightly.
All washes, cuts, colors, styling and up-do services can be done on your wigs as well as natural hair. David has a passion for and deep knowledge of the wig industry and the clients who wear them. After years of cutting, coloring and styling wigs, he recently launched his own collection of human hair wigs in the latest and most flattering styles. David personally designs the available assortments and styles on his own. He’s proud to share that he strives to work with the finest, hand-knotted, human hair wigs, taking special care to keep them lightweight, breathable and priced well below the competition, whose quality he surpasses. Ask him to explain to you how a wig is constructed, to show you the inner workings and tell-tale signs that differentiate a good wig from a not-as-good one, and he’ll take you on a journey that reveals a deep rooted passion and knowledge that is hard to ignore.
In addition to servicing the Orthodox community’s sheitel needs, he also works with the cancer community, having recently written a book that will be distributed for free at area hospitals. The book is filled with practical beauty tips and encouraging info written to inspire those currently battling hair loss and other physical side effects from the disease. It is a cause he is clearly passionate about.
Another way that David gives back to the community is through education. He knows that the pressures on a woman’s time are squeezed to capacity these days, and often the first thing to go is time for self-care. David views hair care as a vital part of a woman’s life and so he has begun working with women’s groups to teach their members how to do a beautiful blow-out so they can look sharp for that interview or opportunity. Classes are free and those that want to pay may do so as a contribution to their charity of choice. Contact the salon for more info.
Though not apparent right off the bat, the 2,800 square foot Salon is currently undergoing a makeover as well. In addition to adding men’s and children’s areas on the upper floor, plans are in place to transform the front section of the salon into an express mani-pedi area to accommodate those on-the-go and looking for a quick pick-me-up.
Massages and facials will have more treatment rooms, and there’s as wine and tea center planned to enhance the overall spa experience. David Alan is also an ideal place for pre-simcha styling, offering everything make-up, nails, eyebrows, hair, and spa treatments to renew even the most exhausted party planner.
David Alan knows you can’t hide a bad cut, and he strives to make sure even the fussiest of clients walks out thrilled with their results, or they invite you back to fix it. Packages are available for a day of self-care as well as a 20% discount to members of all Jewish schools and organizations—just mention it on the phone when you make your reservation.
Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and can be sent directly to the recipient. A perfect idea for birthdays, graduation, brides or moms to be!
To schedule and appointment call 201- 228-0588 or visit www.davidalansalon.com
By Tova Gold
