Shuga Shoppe

They seem to always be closed, but now theres a time slot sheet that shows their hrs of operation. I decided to walk in when it was open on a Saturday. I inquired about a haircut, she didnt seem too friendly. If a potential customer walked in I would be nice and do my best to make them feel welcome. Maybe take their info for a consultation appt. so you know what kind of haircut they may like. Idk maybe Im used to my nyc type salons where you’re nice to walk ins because every new customer can be a lasting customer. Still not sure if I should try them. If I do I’ll update my post.

Came to get my hair braided by Sara & give shuga shoppe another chance because the owner J is so nice.
Made my appointment a week in advance for hair braiding for my vacation.
Braids by Sara are always awesome & last a little over a week. She is quick and efficient
The new renovation is very warm and welcoming. The contrast of deep colors gives the salon a sophisticated and modern look.

Okay, so I’ve read a few reviews regarding the Shuga Shoppe and none of them really describe the true experience one encounters at this place so here’s my story.. .
#location
Coming from Jersey City, I found the location very easy to find. It’s in a very nice location and I believe there’s a train station across the street as well as restaurants and other bodega’s. There’s available parking around the corner so the Shop was easy to find and parking was a breeze (I didn’t have to ride around in circles to find a spot).
#ambiance
When I walked in the door it was love at first sight! Like really! The redesigned Shuga Shoppe has a boutique look and relaxing feel of being in a Spa. Upon observance you can certainly tell that a lot of thought went into the redesign of the place. It’s quite ornate and sophisticated. The colors are soothing and couches plush all while the lighting invited me to take a seat and relax. They even have WiFi and a laptop table for those of us who need to work while getting pampered! While sitting there listening to the soothing sounds of Luther Vandross, Jill Scott, Kem, Tamla Mann & Ledisi — I looked around, took a deep breath, smiled and said to myself…“Diva, you have arrived!”
#customerservice
The Staff at the Shuga Shoppe is graciously friendly; they even speak in soft tones! They were very helpful in assisting with me with choosing a hairstyle & color that worked for me. If I needed to ask a general question about anything going on in the world, their response to any subject that came up and they don’t know or wanted clairity was…“We can Google that”! I LOVE IT!
#style
After all of that I thought, this just can’t get any better until It was my turn to sit in the stylist chair. A lovely woman by the name of Felicia greeted me with the warmest smile, softest voice and said, «Welcome to the Shuga Shoppe, what are you getting today». She had me from there. We discussed what I wanted. I told her I wanted color and she spent time with me going over what would work best for my skin tone and the style I was attempting to achieve. Once solidified, she went to work. All while she was doing my hair, we chatted about current events (I’m such a talker) all while giving me tips on caring for my hair. The end result was astonishing! I looked and, more importantly, felt beautiful! The other clients kept complimenting my new doo which was the icing on the cake! I truly had «arrived»!
It really was an amazing overall experience. If you’re looking for a place to get your hair done then you can go anyplace. But if you’re looking for a place that pampers you in a refined atmosphere of maturity and style then the Suga Shoppe should be your first stop.
**I just remembered that it was snowing while I was there and they even offered to help me to my car. I really was blown away! Where do they do that at? #amazing