Summer hair has a very specific kind of chaos. It wants to be effortless, salty, shiny, soft, low-maintenance, and also somehow not tangled after a beach day. Around here, with pool days, ocean swims, boat rides, beach walks, humidity, and real-life schedules, the goal is not perfection. The goal is prevention, softness, and making your color, curls, cut, and ends last longer between salon visits. Our approach to summer hair care: simple habits that protect your hair before i

Spring has a way of making everything feel lighter—until your scalp decides to do the opposite. As the weather warms up, it’s common for your scalp to produce more oil than it did in winter. Add in a little humidity and product buildup from heavier winter routines, and suddenly your hair feels like it’s getting greasy faster, your scalp feels itchy or irritated, or you’re noticing a little more shedding than usual. At Craft House Salon, we see this seasonal shift every year.

At Craft House Salon, we believe that beauty extends far beyond the chair—it’s about creating connections, confidence, and community. That's what we do on a day-to-day basis, which can impact beyond the chair and help spread positivity where we can. For the past few years, we have dedicated 1% of profits to a charity that aligns with our core values and is deeply rooted in importance and mindfully selected by our individual team members. Every year, the list looks a bit dif

Michele Zorn is a Monmouth County tattoo artist with nearly 25 years of experience. Her work reflects the influence tattooing has on her life. Her art is based on the principles of tattoo flash painting, with a bit of a twist. Michele’s inspiration comes from religious art, Victorian mourning culture, beautiful women, music, and most importantly, Halloween. Her work consists of watercolors, liquid acrylic on arches paper and colored pencil coquille paper.Bold and colorful or