The outside of Self Salon

Inside Self Salon

Product wall

Hairstyling

After blowout and styling

Starting the day out right, Self Salon lifted the spirit with a DJ spinning retro 70′s and 80′s records in honor of Halloween. Right off the beaten path of Bedford Avenue, Self is nestled in the heart of Williamsburg at 147 Grand Street.

Homegrown with the help of her handy husband, seven month pregnant Maria Barca opened the space nearly six years ago. Mixing the old with the new, Barca expanded the space and left the original first-half of the salon and freshened the new back work space with white walls and floors and mirrors. Splashes of color adorn the space from fresh artwork and flowers. The creative hairstylists hale from across the country with intrinsic experiences. Originally from Seattle, my hairstylist Delores consulted me on my hair and gave me tips on how to make my thin limp hair appear voluminous.

She used a drying shampoo and thoroughly massaged my locks to balanced perfection. After blowing out my hair, she used the curling iron to build body and add texture. Delores loosened the curls and shaped individual areas with a round brush and blow dryer; the look was locked into place with flexible hair spray.

Getting a good wash and blowout is a simple luxury that’s well deserved every once in awhile. Starting at $35, escape the day and treat your SELF to a chic look at a relaxing salon.