By Sue Baldani
At Sublime Salon in Berkeley Heights, clients are treated to a high-end experience that will change their outlook for the entire day. “I believe that hair is the one thing you can change instantly,” says Susanne Cordillo, its owner and master hair stylist. “You can walk in here in a bad mood or not feeling good about yourself, and when you leave, you feel beautiful. It’s such an amazing feeling to be able to do that for someone.”
Sublime is celebrating its 30-year anniversary, and many of Susanne’s original clients are still coming in. Now, their children, who were babies or hadn’t even been born yet when the salon first opened, are clients as well. They wouldn’t dream of going any place else – here, they know they will get the best cut and most flattering style.
To mark this momentous anniversary with current clients and to welcome new ones, the salon is holding an open house on Saturday, September 9th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Guests will be able to meet Susanne and her talented stylists, enjoy some great food and drinks and even possibly win some prizes.
As a master stylist, Susanne takes her profession very seriously, and makes sure all the other stylists that work in the salon do the same. “We're amazing professionals, and I host classes to keep them on top of their game,” she says. “It’s just a great place to work.”
The salon is very modern with its cool New York/Brooklyn vibe. “There were many new people moving into the area and we were attracting a younger clientele,” says Susanne. “In this industry, you always want to stay current and keep your brand fresh.”
While Sublime Salon’s main focus is on hair cutting and hair styling, it also offers high-quality spa services such as manicures and pedicures along with waxing. One very charming aspect of the salon is its little boutique filled with jewelry, handbags, cover ups and more.
When clients are waiting for their appointments or right after they’re done, they can browse and pick up something fun for themselves or choose a unique gift for someone else. The salon also sells a variety of high-quality L’Oréal products so clients can enjoy the same incredible results at home.
Unfortunately, Susanne just lost three long-time cherished stylists – Tina, who had been with her for 25 years, and Wendy and Chris – when they moved out of the area. So, she is now looking for caring and experienced stylists to fill their incredible shoes. Susanne also believes in training new talent for future positions and encourages those who are interested to come in and inquire.
Sublime Salon caters to men, women and children, so it’s convenient for the whole family. “I've always been passionate about what I do,” says Susanne. “And being in business for 30 years gives me a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.”
Sublime means lofty, grand and exalted in manner, and this salon certainly reflects its name. To make an appointment, call 908-464-8422 or go to SublimeSalon.com to learn more.
