I had a lovely appointment here: the vibe of the salon is so relaxing, and my stylist Sam did a great job. Everyone was very detailed in talking through hair treatments and styles, which I find considerate and refreshing. Would absolutely recommend! Read Less

Paramount Pampering provides services that are consistent and high quality. I love the nail services here. I appreciate the fact that they use autoclave to sterilize their tools and use only best of the best in terms of products during services. The service providers are highly trained and provide an exceptional service. I highly recommend this gorgeous salon, with easy parking, attentive, skilled and thoughtful staff. An oasis after a busy day. Read Less

Ahlyza has been doing my balayage since August and I can wholeheartedly say she is the best! She always goes above and beyond to make sure I am happy with my hair. I drive all the way from Bergen county (about an hour away) because she is just that good. The salon itself is beautiful and really clean. Highly recommend. Read Less

I love my hair, thanks to Cielona’s talents!! It was such a pleasure, as always, to have my hair colored, cut, and styled impeccably today by Cieolona. I have been coming to her for the past six months and I’m so thankful I found her! She is also a sweetheart with a warm, friendly personality which makes the time spent in her chair a joy!! Her skills, techniques, and knowledge of how to work with my hair have resulted in hair that I have been wanting to have for years! To say... that I am satisfied is an understatement. Cielona’s hair artistry has made me go from nervous about making changes, to embracing subtle changes that have brought out my hair’s natural beauty. On top of all that her haircuts, highlights, and blowouts have brought me so many compliments from others! Thank you Cielona! I highly recommend her! Consider yourself lucky to be styled by Cielona! See More Read Less

came in to get my hair done for the first time at Paramount Pampering today and the experience was incredible! I have had my hair done at the same salon, by the same person, since my first haircut, and I figured it was time to branch out. Paramount Pampering provided a welcoming experience from the minute I walked in, offering me a drink, taking my coat, and immediately seeing me. My hair stylist Cielona patiently explained hair colors to me, and reassured me through the proc...ess, as I had what they like to call “virgin hair”. After a relaxing experience of getting my hair washed while resting on a couch and listening to peaceful music, the staff quickly did my glaze. Once it was done, I took a look, and Cielona was nice enough to add more red, no extra charge, to better suit my preferences! The appointment was completed with a blowout, the nicest one my frizzy curls have ever been treated to. Cielona did a great job, and I will certainly be returning soon!!! See More Read Less

From the moment I walked in the door and was greeted by the lovely ladies in the front I immediately felt relaxed and ready to be pampered. I was greeted with a nice goodmorning and offered some water while i wait. Sam was my stylist and was very thorough in my consult. She knew exactly what I wanted and recommended what would be best for me. The owner of the spa also came over and made sure I was ok and suggested some things and gave me great recommendations. This spa is abs...olutely beautiful. The owner has done an amazing job with her salon and spa. You can tell there was a lot of attention to detail when it came to the design and decor of the salon. Very clean place. And her employees all seem very nice and happy to work there. The energy in the place is great. I will def. Be a returning customer. Thank you Samantha for an awesome color cut and style. See More Read Less

I generally do not give online reviews but making an exception this time only for my esthetician Karishma. I was recently moved to this location and Paramount Pampering was the only saloon in nearby area with excellent rating and reviews. I was in desperate need of a facial and skin treatment and decided to give it a shot. I was warmly welcomed and consulted by Karishma. She listened to all my skin problems patiently and thoroughly. She advised me to get their signature facial first and then skin renewal facial to address my skin problems. She also recommended few products for daily use to get the best results. The actual facial experience was divine. Karishma was so attentive, kind & gentle throughout the facial process, she never left me unattended even for a second. I felt so relaxing, rejuvenating and pampered that I never wanted to leave the place. All the products she recommended are awesome. With each passing day, my skin is getting brighter, shiny, spotless, softer & smoother. I can’t ask for more. She also did my gel mani, pedi last week. My nails never looked so beautiful before. I’m getting so many compliments for my skin and nails every day, it continues to boost my confidence, lift my mood. All thanks to Karishma!! Now I look forward to visit the place every weekend to get pampered. I would certainly recommend this place for their wonderful & exceptional service. The staff is kind, friendly and very attentive to your needs. One of the best salons I've visited so far. They stand for their name, the pampering you get here is literally ‘Paramount”. Read Less

I went to the salon yeterday with my daughter for manicures and pedicures with Jessica. Both of us had fantastic pedicures in a great atmosphere. I particularly like the fact that Jessica only uses the natural nails. No worries about infections. Definitely will return! Read Less

Found this salon on Instagram. When I walked in I was greeted warmly. I received a consultation prior to the appointment and the stylist informed me of the process and cost honestly. One of the best salons I've been to hands down! The stylists are friendly and patient and know the right products to use for your hair type. (I have curly hair). Read Less

I had a great time at my appointment today, I got a full head of highlights done. I have had highlights done multiple times in different places. The design and the people here are very nice and willing to hear you out. I am a very indecisive person when it comes to getting my hair done. My hairstylist Megan helped me out a lot trying to truly find the shade of blonde I wanted. The results came out great exactly what I wanted. Very pleased with the color but the only thing that I’m disappointed is the prices and what you get. The prices are on the more expensive side, you would think that in the price it would include a small trim since you are technically damaging your hair. There shouldn’t be a need to pay another $40 to get if an inch or less taken off so all the dryness and damage ends would be gone. Read Less

It was my first time coming to this salon and I was extremely nervous because the previous times I've gotten my hair done it was a disaster! I booked with Ahlyza and she honestly wowed me! I She is so sweet! I got a full balayage done and I wanted my hair to have ashy tones. I've never had such a good hair experience until now. My hair turned out exactly how I pictured it. I've always been very picky with my hair color and her work eased my nerves. I felt so comfortable in the salon. All of the girls are so flattering and uplift each other. Not to mention the salon is so clean and modern! I will for sure be coming back. Read Less

Everyone is very nice, place is very clean, easy to make an appt online or app! Only flaw is I've had very inconsistent leg waxes. Each person does them differently and no one has done one without missing a major spot.Read Less

I have to say, I am not one to leave reviews online; however, Paramount Pampering Salon and Spa has exceeded my expectations. I was searching for great hair salons in Somerset and I came across this little gem. From the moment I walked in until the moment I left, I received such genuine service. The positive, high-energy, friendly (and might I add BEAUTIFUL) atmosphere allowed me to thoroughly enjoy my time here. Karishma was able to pull off the look I was hoping for!! I wasn't happy with the way a balyage looked with my dark roots and bright blonde ends. I was looking for a more caramel/platinum blonde highlight that would soften my look and look natural. After consulting with her, another employee came over to offer advice. Since that moment on they worked as a team here and there to ensure that the color was lifting well, etc. This made me feel extremely confident in the service they were providing.Fast forward to the end result, Karishma was able to bring my hair back to life! I couldn't wait to get my hands on it at home to style it. Not to mention, compliments began to pour in one after another! Needless to say, I would definitely recommend Paramount Pampering Salon and Spa to anyone whose looking for wonderful service, attentive and kind staff, relaxing/positive atmosphere, clean environment, and most of all, beautiful hair! They truly do live up to their name and provide you with the confidence we all deserve when walking out their doors. Read Less

I went to this salon with virgin hair! I was both nervous and excited on the day I came to this salon. Ahlyza was recommended by a coworker of mine and she did a wonderful job with giving me a full balayage! The staff were all very friendly and nice and the salon's interior is modern and fabulous! I had my balayage on St. Paddy's day... it's been almost 4 months and I haven't gone back for a glaze/touch-up because I'm still saving up but I still get compliments on my balayage up to this day, and some even ask if I just had it done again. *You have to take care of your hair and use the right products to keep your hair healthy and make the color last. You can't always put the blame on the stylist when your hair goes berserk a couple of months after you had your color session ‍. Sheesh.I recommend this salon and of course my girl Ahlyza. Thank you Ahlyza and all of the staff in Paramount Pampering for making my first hair coloring experience a great one! Can't wait for my next appointment! Read Less

Today I received a full balayage and blowdry from Casey. She did initially tell me it may be tough to get the color I wanted (caramel/Blonde balayage) since my hair was recently box dyed to cover up my old color. Nonetheless I am satisfied with my hair! Didn't come out as the picture I showed her of someone I knew who gets their hair colored here routinely, and it actually came out looking more like highlights towards the bottom back in my opinion (not sure if that is because my hair was initially dark black and box dyed) but I am still super happy with the new look and will definitely come back to get my hair to the lighter tone I am looking for! Casey was also super friendly and welcoming, and the salon was beautiful and peaceful. Read Less

You can tell the staff is professional and very well trained in their craft. Each customer that walks out of that place comes out like a goddess. And the staff is also super friendly. Ahlyza is my main squeeze stylist but I have friends who go to the other stylists as well (ex. Jeanie) and the quality of work is excellent across the board regardless of the stylist. Read Less

Really glad I decided to come here after a friend's recommendation. The place itself is nice & clean and the staff was very professional. When I came in I was greeted & offered something to drink while I waited. My stylist Ahlyza was really great to work with. She gave my hair the dimension that I asked for. Can't wait to come back for my second session to go even lighter! Read Less

The moment you walk into Paramount, you feel instantly relaxed. It's beautiful, clean, and has such a great atmosphere. Everyone here is super nice and always does their best to work with you to make your experience as pleasant as possible. I'd always been reluctant about coloring my hair, but Ahlyza convinced me to make the change and gave me the perfect balayage! She has been doing my hair for YEARS and she always does such a wonderful job. I'm so happy to find the perfect place to get my hair done so close to home. Will be back soon! Read Less

Amazing place - literally PARAMOUNT! When you walk in the atmosphere is inviting, welcoming, and uplifting! The staff is incredible and service is impeccable! When you walk out you feel refreshed, renewed, beautiful, PAMPERED, amazing, and most importantly like family! It's an overall amazing experience and absolutely recommend to all! ❤️ Read Less

So today was the day my daughter waited for 3 weeks and it finally. For her Birthday we were doing a half balayage .Now my daughter has Virgin hair so it took longer to get to desired color of orangy blonde . We had the pleasure of having Ahlyza which she was recommended by a few friends. So glad we used her. She is amazing super friendly, she can definitely multi task. She was super busy with 3 customers at once and managed her composure. So after my daughter got her hair blowed dried Ahlyza began to add the colors we chose which were blue and purple. After waiting a while she finally went back for a wash then finally to  the chair for the final blow out touch . As her hair was blown out you could see the beautiful color shine through. My daughter was so happy she keep smiling from ear to ear  she was so excited. Now I will tell anyone as I was told when we had consult expect to be there 3/4 hrs if you have never had a Balayage before . This was you won't be huffing and puffing . Bring a a book. Lol . This spa has everything from hair down to the pampering essentials (mani/pedi) . While I waited for my daughter I was in need of a haircut myself. I knew it was a long shot but I asked if it would be possible if not it was okay. I have short hair and usually get a pixie cut since Ahlyza was busy she recommended Cielona . Which by the way did an awesome job. She cut my hair with such precision I was very pleased with my fresh cut. All the girls were super friendly and work well together. TEAM WORK!!  Thanks ladies for an awesome experience and we will definitely be seeing you again Read Less

Ahlyza always works her magic on my hair. All you have to do is bring a picture of your desired look & she can always pull it off, which is amazing. Today I received a full balayage and asked for an ashier blonde but still on the natural side. Eventually I gave up on explaining and told her to do her thing (If you trust a stylist with your hair, you trust her with your life, true story lol). She obviously exceeded expectations and I can't wait to come back :) Read Less

I don't normally leave negative reviews but I felt like I needed to make an exception this time. I don't want to single out any specific hairstylists but I will say that the hairstylist in question was also reviewed by someone else with similar complaints.I went in for a partial balyage hair treatment at paramount pampering on 4/27. When asked what my desired look would be I showed the the stylist a photo from her very own Instagram page, an Ashy blonde balyage style. When I showed her the picture she said she didn't remember what she did, but she had a general idea of how to get me there. She never mentioned multiple sessions, so let me put that out there before I receive a response from management saying that multiple sessions were an option. I would have had NO problems if she could have gotten me to my desired color with multiple sessions. Long story short it ended up looking like I had thick blotchy highlights, not at all a balyage and she kept celebrating her work and repeating that there were no brassy tones when I clearly spotted a few. Two showers later I had an ORANGE HAIRED DISASTER. My hair was FRIED, orange and just horrible. I called the salon multiple times to remedy the situation, but the salon was closed, or on lunch, or understaffed at front desk, and FINALLY on 5/03 I got through. When I expressed my issues to the stylist in question she got extremely defensive, telling me I probably did something wrong and she told me there was no way my hair could get to the color I wanted. (Yeah, it actually can, I've been there with my stylist in NY. Unfortunately I couldn't get to my usual stylist because she just recently had a baby and is on maternity leave until further notice.) The stylist at Paramount called me in to see what she can do, but told me my hair will always stay brassy/orange because that's the type of hair I have (TOO BAD). It was very upsetting, but I needed to get it fixed so I rushed in for an emergency appointment to tone my hair on my 30th Birthday because the following day I was leaving for vacation. When I got to the salon, the stylist was very rude, barely gave me a second look, put toner in a bowl handed me off to someone else and then had me deal with the managers. This is when things went really south.The toner obviously didn't get me to the ashy beige blonde I was looking for, and then the  managers dried a handful of hair to reveal a chunk of brassy burned hair. Let's face it, she destroyed virgin hair and toner was basically a bandaid over a gunshot wound. The managers then singled me out by the texture of my hair, told me my curly hair could never get to my desired color and, get this, tried to up sell me more treatments and salon products! One of the managers said I should book an appointment for a Brazilian blowout to "reduce frizz" while the other one said I needed blue shampoo for my color to be less orange. They also proceeded to blame me for why my hair did not retain the color. They told me it was my shampoo, that I probably don't use a sulfate free one and that I SHOULD TAKE BETTER CARE OF MY HAIR!!! First off, I pointed out that I used the SAME shampoo they sell in their salon, the Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Ginger SULFATE FREE shampoo. The managers then told me I probably bought a knock off because hair care is only sold to Salons. I told her I bought my shampoo from Ulta so she told me that buying from Ulta was the problem. She claimed that Ulta waters down the formula and Paramount pampering can't control product quality at Ulta Beauty. Well then ULTA BEAUTY CORPORATION owes me and a lot of other women a WHOLE lot of money back. And I'll be contacting them with this allegation as well. OMG WHAT A NIGHTMARE! Ladies in the central Jersey area BEWARE!!! Only trouble lies ahead if you book at Paramount. There is no sense of accountability and THAT is what lead me to write this review. Read Less

Absolutely love Paramount Pampering and their staff! The salon itself is very clean and inviting. The staff is very friendly, extremely talented, and knowledgable. This is the only salon in which I get my hair done, after many unsuccessful experiences at other salons when it came down to balayages. The end result is truly a work of art. I naturally have extremely dark hair, so I am aware that it is a process to get to a lighter ashy kind of color. The hair stylists definitely educate their clients on this matter and always push for patience in order to keep your hair healthy! I also live an hour away from this salon.. I trust them with my hair and enjoy their refreshing friendliness, so the overall experience is definitely worth the drive! Highly recommend their services! Read Less

Ahlyza did wonders on my hair color! I love my hair! The place is also very clean and inviting.  Even though I went in for color and cut, it felt like a spa experience with the comfortable seating for the wash area and the warm towel around my neck during my wash. This is definitely a unique salon from all the rest! Can't wait to come back! Read Less

Ive been here 3 times for blow outs. I left happy each time. Its well worth the money to have a professional salon in downtown Somerville. I had a chance to talk to the owner and am impressed. I highly recommend. Read Less

This salon saved my hair! Ive gone from brunette to highlights and back for about the past six years. Last summer after frying my hair for the billionth time, I promised I would never bleach any strand ofMy hair ever again....until I heard about Ahlyza here at Paramount Pampering. I nervously booked an appointment and began to emotionally prepare myself for what I thought was going to be another "frying" of my hair. One of my friends had gone from dark brown to almost platinum blonde and I couldn't understand how her hair was still silly smooth and shiny. After asking her what she did to it, she told about the services she got here with Ahlyza and insisted that I add Olaplex to my hair services. Anyway, I was SUPER nervous because my hair was finally healthy again and here I was taking another chance at a balayage. I walked into the salon and it was just beautiful inside! The receptionist greeted me and offered me something to drink and about ten minutes later, I was in my chair getting consulted by Ahlyza. Out of my entire experience, this was the hardest part because she was telling me how much I was going to pay. It was about $140 for the full balayage, $65 for the cut and blowout, $40 for the Olaplex my friend told me I needed to get, and $25 extra for my hair length. $270. However when I hesitated Ahlyza reminded me that this is an investment in my hair and my hair will thank me after. So the process began and she got me another cup of coffee. I had shown her a picture of what I wanted as well as a picture of my extensions, so she knew what I had in mind and she also told me she would try her best to get it to match the images. She painted my hair, Zaida washed and toned my hair and then Ahlyza blew it out. Ahlyza only put a small amount of heat protectant in my hair and some way some how, my hair felt and looked healthier than when I was a brunette! Olaplex and Ahlyzas talent is priceless and I'm so happy with my results. I can finally say I believe in blonde again! Anyone who is hesitant and had bad experiences with blonde hair: TRUST ME and trust Ahlyza! She is incredible. They are all incredible. Thank you Paramount Pampering!!! Read Less

I have previously written a couple of reviews and a tip but kept deleting because each time I go back, I have a different experience and was torn on whether I felt this was my go-to salon. After my last experience, I can say that I will not be back. I have gotten full balayage x2, full babylights x1, partial babylights x2, and a haircut x1 and I have had 3 different stylists (Cielona, Ahlyza, Jeannie). While I have only been extremely disappointed in one service (a full balayage), I have never been WOW'ed. I do appreciate management reaching out after my subpar experience with a balayage but after receiving 3 services since, I am still waiting to be WOW'ed, especially for the money they charge.  I really want to love this salon but after continuously being excited to get my hair done, I am always leaving with, "yeah, this looks good" but it's not one of those beautiful transformations as depicted on Instagram. My search continues for a salon that gives me that WOW factor... Read Less

I was pleasantly surprised! I decided a few weeks ago that I was in desperate need of a facial and called around to a few places to see what they offered. PP actually won me over with their online booking system - genius! You schedule online and they texted and called with reminders.On the day of my appointment, they called to let me know they were running a bit late. I opted to push my appointment 30 minutes (again, no problem for a late Friday afternoon).I arrived a few minutes before 4 (my appointment time) and was warmly welcomed and offered something to drink. The manager let me get settled and then offered me a tour. The space is pretty big! While the front was bustling, the back rooms (spa and pedi rooms) were far more serene. I opted to sit outside the spa room and hang out while the esthetician Andrea finished up her previous appointment.I probably waited 15 minutes in total and was tended to the whole time. I filled out some paperwork and met Andrea to discuss the service. She was SO lovely! She guided me through the facial process (I got her signature service) and what to expect.The actual treatment was divine. Relaxing, soothing and rejuvenating. The extraction was slightly painful but Andrea used a light touch and talked me through it. The arm, neck and shoulder massage more than made up for it (and anyway, no pain, no game).I was so happy with the service I asked about their membership package ($65/month for one facial or massage plus 10% off all other services). I expect I'll be back frequently. I appreciate the attention paid to a new customer and the personal touch. Give them a try!P.S. Peking is $1/hour less than half a block away in the city lot. Credit cards accepted! Read Less

Wow, this place is amazing. It's a beautiful spacious all inclusive place to go to get your hair and nails done as well as some extra spa experiences like a massage. The Women in Business group of the Somerset County Business held an event at Paramount Pampering and all of the ladies loved it!  I am ready to go back again. Read Less

Do NOT come to this place. My first time coming here & I found out my STYLIST wasn't even licensed!!! Majority of the people are working without any licensing & their work isn't that great... They overly hype this place through Instagram. Not worth time OR money. Do not recommend. Read Less

Let me start off by mentioning the best hair stylist ever.....Ahlyza, she's super sweet & her work is AMAZING! She always took the time to really listen to what I wanted to do. I have been seeing her for about a year now & she never disappoints.  I cannot rave enough about this woman, I can go on & on about how wonderful she is! Anytime someone asks me about my hair which is very often I would immediately direct them to Paramount Pampering with no hesitation!I am glad I found this salon, I can honestly say they are the best at what they do. The entire staff is super nice and caring, they always made sure I was being taken care from the moment I step into their doors. The salon is spotless & gorgeous. The price is up there but for the service you are receiving during your visit I believe is definitely worth it, especially when you come out looking and feeling fabulous! Read Less

I love this salon! First of all the place is just gorgeous. Second the service is amazing and third, the end result is flawless. I decided to go here instead of my usual salon because my usual salon is all the way in New York and I just don't have the time. All the reviews were great so I figured why not? I'm glad I did! The staff is great, especially Ahlyza. She was my stylist when I arrived. She was very attentive and my hair came out great. I will be back again in August :) Read Less