Essentials Salon

I’d been over-styling my hair the past few days and it was definitely feeling damaged, but while visiting my parents in NJ I finally got a chance to get it done. My stylist, Giana, was amazing she gave me such a fresh, beautiful haircut and was way more affordable than the other places I called in Princeton. She really listened to my preferences, never rushed me, and made the whole experience feel so relaxed. She styled my hair so nicely and even started with a gentle shampoo and massage. Everything felt thoughtful and calming, and my hair truly feels refreshed again. Also booking the appointment with the front desk was so easy as well.

The sweetest people, I was blessed to be able to feel heard, seen and loved while there. Gianna makes sure to listen to every want and makes sure to keep my hair healthy and beautiful. From someone whose hair is textured everyone in the salon does a beautiful job of taking care of their people!!

I’ve been seeing Gianna for years, and I couldn’t imagine trusting anyone else with my hair! When she moved to her new salon, I followed her without hesitation—and it was absolutely worth it. The new space is beautiful, relaxing, and has such a great vibe, but what really makes it special is her. She always takes the time to listen, explain what she’s doing, and somehow makes my hair look better than I imagined every single time.

Whether it’s color, cut, or styling, she truly knows what works best for me and makes me feel amazing walking out the door. So happy to support her in this next chapter—if you’re looking for a stylist who genuinely cares about her clients and her craft, look no further than Gianna at Essential Salon!

Gianna is the best ! She's incredibly sweet and truly amazing at what she does. I've been seeing her for a while now, even followed her from her previous salon to the new one because I absolutely love her work. She's done beautiful balayages for me in the past, and my current highlights are nothing short of stunning. I can be pretty indecisive with my hair, but she brings every idea to life perfectly. There's no one I would trust with my hair more, I can't recommend her enough !!!

I asked for a new haircut with curtain bangs to try something new, and I left feeling so so confident and beautiful! Amidst uncertainty of whether I should do curtain bangs or go shorter, Gianna helped me out by giving both to see what I like - and I am absolutely IN LOVE. Her skills and talent is incredible, and definitely ask for advice if you want some help (like I did) and you’ll get top tier hair ✨