Mountainside, New Jersey · Since 2005
Luxury Hair That Turns Heads
Expert balayage, haircuts, manicures, facials, and waxing — all under one roof. Combine multiple services in a single visit and leave looking and feeling your best.
Est. 2005
About Meraki
Since 2005, Meraki Salon and Spa has been Mountainside's trusted destination for premium hair, nail, and spa services. Our philosophy revolves around imbuing each service with soul, creativity, and love.
Our team delivers individualized services that enhance your natural beauty, respect your hair's health, and fit your lifestyle. Whether you're after a fresh balayage, a classic cut, a relaxing facial, or a quick mani-pedi, our stylists tailor every visit to you.
Conveniently located on Mountain Avenue, we proudly serve clients from Mountainside, Westfield, Springfield, Summit, Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, Cranford, and Union County. Free parking, flexible scheduling, and walk-ins are always welcome.
What We Offer
Our Services
28 services — each one crafted with soul, creativity, and love. View full pricing on our booking page.
Balayage & Foil Highlights
Hand-painted and foil techniques for dimensional, sun-kissed color.
Learn More →Root Touch-Ups & Color Retouching
Seamless root coverage to maintain your perfect shade.
Learn More →Full Color Transformations
Complete color changes customized for your skin tone and lifestyle.
Learn More →Glazing, Toners & Glossing
Shine-enhancing treatments that enrich tone and add mirror-like gloss.
Learn More →Lived-In & Low-Maintenance Color
Effortless color designed to look stunning as it grows out.
Learn More →Women's & Men's Haircuts
Precision cuts tailored to your face shape and personal style.
Learn More →Curly & Textured Hair Cuts
Specialized techniques to embrace and enhance natural curl patterns.
Learn More →Layering & Shaping
Strategic layering to add movement, volume, and structure.
Learn More →Blowouts & Styling
Professional blowouts for sleek, voluminous, or textured finishes.
Learn More →Formal Updos & Event Hair
Elegant updos for weddings, proms, galas, and special occasions.
Learn More →Keratin Smoothing Treatments
Long-lasting treatments that eliminate frizz and add brilliant shine.
Learn More →Deep Conditioning & Hair Health
Intensive repair to restore strength and vitality to damaged hair.
Learn More →Classic & Gel Manicures
Meticulous nail shaping and polish with classic or gel options.
Learn More →Shellac & Long-Wear Finishes
Chip-resistant finishes that maintain shine for up to three weeks.
Learn More →French Tips & Minimalist Nail Art
Timeless French manicures and understated nail art.
Learn More →Hydrating Cuticle Treatments
Nourishing treatments that soften cuticles and promote healthy growth.
Learn More →Polish Changes
Quick polish removal and fresh color application.
Learn More →Spa Pedicures with Massage
Luxurious foot soaks, exfoliation, and relaxing massage.
Learn More →Callus Removal & Exfoliation
Professional treatment for smooth, refreshed, beautiful feet.
Learn More →Gel Pedicures & Polish Application
Long-lasting gel pedicures that stay flawless for weeks.
Learn More →Nail Shaping & Cuticle Care
Expert filing, shaping, and cuticle maintenance.
Learn More →Waxing Services
Full-body waxing with gentle formulas for smooth, lasting results.
Learn More →Eyebrow Shaping & Cleanup
Precise brow sculpting to frame your face beautifully.
Learn More →Lip, Chin & Sideburn Waxing
Quick and gentle facial waxing for a polished appearance.
Learn More →Full Face Waxing
Complete facial hair removal using premium, gentle wax formulas.
Learn More →Underarms & Arms Waxing
Smooth, hair-free arms and underarms that last for weeks.
Learn More →Full Leg & Half-Leg Waxing
Professional leg waxing for beautifully smooth, silky skin.
Learn More →Bikini & Brazilian
Expert waxing in a comfortable, professional environment.
Learn More →The Meraki Difference
Why Choose Us
One visit, everything you need — that's the Meraki promise.
Combine Services
Our signature advantage — book multiple services in a single visit. Color, cut, nails, and waxing all in one appointment.
Save Your Time
Efficient scheduling means less time in the chair and more time enjoying your results.
20 Years of Excellence
Two decades of expertise, continuous education, and refined technique under our belt.
Soul in Every Service
Meraki means to do something with soul, creativity, and love — it's in everything we do.
Premium Products
We use only professional-grade products that protect and enhance your natural beauty.
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment? No problem. We always make room for guests who need us.
Featured Work
Our Gallery
Real results from our stylists — colors, cuts, and transformations created in our Mountainside studio.
Client Love
What Our Clients Say
Real reviews from real guests.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your visit.
Planning Your Visit
One Appointment, Several Services
If you are looking for a hair salon in Mountainside for a haircut, hair color or a fresh style, plus a facial or manicure on the same day, our team can build a single visit around everything you need. Most guests arrive with one main goal and leave having checked off two or three things from their list.
Pairing Services Smartly
Color that needs time to process is the perfect window for a manicure or a facial. While toner or a gloss sets, you are not sitting idle. We sequence services so that your hands, skin and hair finish together and nothing is rushed at the end.
Choosing Where to Start
New to the salon? A consultation-led cut or color is the easiest first step. Heading to an event? Add a blowout and a brow or lip wax. Want a reset? Start with a facial and finish with a polished style. Tell us the occasion and we will suggest the order.
Longer Visits, Fewer Trips
Booking several services together means one trip instead of three. Many of our regulars plan a half day for a seasonal refresh, then return for quick maintenance such as a trim, brow shaping or a polish change between larger appointments.
First Time Here
What Your Day Looks Like
A typical combination visit follows a simple rhythm, so you always know what comes next.
Before the Chair
Bring photos of hair you love and hair you do not. Mention any recent color, medications or skin sensitivities so your stylist and esthetician can plan around them. Arrive with clean, product-light hair if you are booking color, and skip heavy moisturizer if a facial is on the menu.
During Your Appointment
We begin with a short conversation about your goals and schedule, then move through each service in a logical order. Waxing and facials are usually done before hair finishing so skin has time to settle, and styling comes last so your look is fresh when you walk out.
Aftercare That Fits Your Mix
After a combined visit, avoid hot tools on freshly colored hair for a day or two, skip heavy exfoliants following a facial or wax, and let nails cure fully before washing dishes or heavy cleaning. We will send you home with product suggestions matched to what you had done.
Budgeting and Timing
Total time depends on the services you stack, from about two hours for a cut and manicure to most of a day when color is involved. Ask for an estimate when you book and we will outline the expected time and cost for each piece, so there are no surprises at checkout.
Get in touch
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Hours
Tue: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thu: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun–Mon: Closed
Please provide 24–48 hours notice for cancellations. Walk-ins are always welcome based on availability.