DEDICATED HAIR STYLISTS IN FREEHOLD NJ

Our simple, honest hair styling advice will give you the hair you have always wanted. Our wellness facility is dedicated to providing outstanding face and body treatments for both women and men. We believe everyone deserves to look and feel their best!

Attentive care

At Illusions Salon and Spa, we strive to provide the attention to detail and unique artistry in all of the salon and spa services we offer. We are driven by the smiles we see on our clients’ faces and always aim to produce a more-than-satisfactory result.

Our Team

We’re lucky to have a talented team of hair stylists, nail technicians, estheticians, and more as a part of our team at Illusions Salon and Spa. Feel free to schedule an appointment with any of the amazing members of our staff through our app, online, or by calling the salon.

Pricing varies per stylist and is subject to experience and demand of the stylist.

Please call the Salon for pricing.

Gena
GenaOWNER / STYLIST
Gena is living her childhood dream of being a stylist and salon owner. She loves all aspects of hair dressing because it involves changing people’s lives.

A woman getting her hair done is about to change her life…Coco Chanel

My go-to products are root boost by Kevin Murphy, & 7 seconds detangling spray by unite.

LORI
LORISTYLIST
Lori began her career in the salon industry over 17 years ago. She has been with Illusions since 1997, where she started as an assistant. Today, she is one of our senior stylists and colorists. Along with being certified in Keratin & Global Keratin smoothing treatments, her specialties also include highlighting, low lighting, and haircutting. She believes continued education is key, which is why she attends classes and hair shows. Lori’s clients are always treated like family, and receive great service and attention when they are in her chair.

Lori’s Must Haves Products:

Redken Guts #10 – Boost hair with flexible fullness and bold gutsy style. It definitely a must-have mousse that is applied directly at the roots for added volume and texture.

HOW TO: Spray on damp hair and style.

Outshine #01 Defy frizz and boost shine beautifully. Light smoothing milk with shea butter defines and de-frizzes while adding polish shine.

HOW TO: Apply a small amount evenly through damp hair or dry hair.

SHERRI
SHERRISTYLIST
TALENT: Sherri has been a licensed stylist since 1996. She enjoys working with clients to create unique looks that they feel great in. She specializes in highlighting techniques, such as balayage and “babylights.”

PRODUCT SHE LOVES: Sherri is all about lots of volume so she always recommends Unite Boosta Spray and Liquid Volume, to plump up those limp locks

When Sherri isn’t at the salon you can find her at home with her 3 daughters, hiking a mountain or camping in the woods!

JENNIFER
JENNIFERSTYLIST
TALENT : Various hair colors of all shades and dimension. Bombshell blowouts. Curly hair. Men’s fades

INSPIRATION : I am inspired by listening to my guests wishes on how they would like to appear. Seeing the smile, look of positivity And self-confidence on my guests faces continues to inspire me every day

FAVORITE QUOTE : Life is too short to have any bad hair days

FAVORITE PRODUCT : unite 7 seconds detangler. It is my absolute go to ! It is good for every hair type it seals the cuticle and protects from heat and UV

CARMEN
CARMENSTYLIST
TALENT: Color and Haircutting, Short styles

INSPIRATION: Getting to know clients on a personal level, and seeing how I may help them achieve the look and confidence they deserve and any age.

Favorite Quote: Knowledge adds to self worth.

OBSESSED WITH: Moveabilty 05 by Redken. I love the overall shine and dimension it adds to all hair and the texture it gives short styles

Ariel
ArielSTYLIST
TALENT: Dimensional balayage and color correction

INSPIRATION: EVERYTHING! Everywhere I look I see color. I like to think about color pallets on a larger level and see what colors compliment each other well. I think every individual deserves and original color service specialized to their own unique features. My passion is to make you love the mirror again, I think we all deserve that.

FAVORITE PRODUCTS- Unite 7 seconds detangling spray and Redken Frizz Dismiss

QUOTE: A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new

NICOLE
NICOLESTYLIST
TALENT: I have an adoration for the latest color trends including balayage. I also enjoy cutting long hair and doing fantastic blow outs! My education includes training from Paul Mitchell school Jersey shore. I have been a certified hairstylist since 2015.

INSPIRATION: My clients inspire me to be the best hairstylist I can be. Being a hairstylist provides a genuine opportunity to touch the lives of people in more ways than one. As a hairstylist, you influence your client’s social life and shape part of their personality. A good look and a new feel could motivate them to look forward to their professional and social lives.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world .” Mahatma Gandhi

OBSESSED WITH: Outshine 01 by Redken . . . It is a shine enhancing milk. This professional product provides anti-frizz protection, adds shine, and smoothes hair for a sleek look. You can use it on wet or dry hair !

ROBIN
ROBINSTYLIST
TALENT: Balayage-it changed my life and because of that I will continuously educate myself on different techniques. I also Love doing color transformations, making a person look and feel brand new. I am also certified by Quidad, a cutting technique specifically designed for curly hair.

INSPIRATION: My clients inspire me to strive for greatness. The relationships I form with my clients I treasure and wouldn’t change for anything.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that’s when you are most beautiful” Zoe Kravitz.

OBSESSED WITH: Aerate 08 by Redken…it moisturizes your hair making it smooth and still gives you that light airy feel with no stiffness. I use it on almost all of my clients

VERONICA
VERONICASTYLIST
TALENT: Chemical Services such as Dimensional Color, Special effects (Fashion) color, Keratin treatments and Hair Extentions

INSPIRATION: As an Aveda graduate and a chemical specialist I strongly believe in keeping the integrity of the hair. I think it’s important to educate clients on the proper products to use to keep your hair looking and feeling as good at home as it does when you leave the salon.

FAVORITE QUOTE: I’ll try anything once , twice if I like it , three times to make sure
~May West~

OBSESSED WITH: Untie 7 seconds leave in conditioner for easy detangling followed by unite 7 seconds glossing spray as a heat protector and shine finisher

MICHELE
MICHELENAIL SPECIALIST
INSPIRATION: When I got my nails done, I was always unsatisfied and ended up always doing them myself. People would ask who did my nails and I would tell them, “Me!”

TALENT: LCN, Pedicures, French Gel Polish, and Waxing.

CELEBRITY CRUSH: Stevie Nicks- I always wanted to be a rock star, plus I love her style.

Annie
AnnieSALON MANAGER
FRONT DESK COORDINATOR
Korine
KorineSTYLIST
Carol Ann Maletsky
Carol Ann MaletskyNew Talent-Associate
Studied at the Paul Mitchell School
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Associate
Abbey
Abbey Associate
Adrianna
AdriannaAssociate
Michelle
MichelleEsthetician
Jamie
JamieAssistant

Policies

We ask that you please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. We accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash. Please bring cash for gratuities as you are not able to put them on your credit cards.

Cancellation Policy

Due to limited availability, we strongly urge our clients call at least 24 hours before your appointment if you need to cancel.

Same day cancellations will be charged 50% of the service and NO SHOWS will be charged 100%.

(If you are sick and need to cancel at the last minute we will take a note from a doctor to avoid any cancellation charges, but no shows will be charged 100%)

If you have traveled to any of the states that require self quarantine, please reschedule your appointment