Jersey City might not be *known* for its fashion scene (try sandwiches, quality of life, or randomly, Halloween celebrations), but shopping the streets in any given neighborhood, it’s not hard to find stylish boutiques + savvy shops. That’s why Mana Fashion Services, in collaboration with Mana Contemporary and the City Council of Jersey City, are gearing up for Jersey City’s first-ever “Day of Fashion,” a fashion experience that aims to celebrate and elevate JC creatives. Jersey City Day of Fashion is Wednesday, September 6th (during New York Fashion Week), with various Jersey City venues hosting runway shows, exhibits, and discussions. Read on for what we know about Jersey City’s first-ever Day of Fashion, coming to various venues this September.
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All About the Event
Per a press release, Jersey City Day of Fashion is “an unprecedented fashion experience presented by Mana Fashion Services in collaboration with Mana Contemporary and the City Council of Jersey City, [that] will take place on Wednesday September 6th, 2023 throughout various iconic venues across Jersey City.”
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Festivities are set to kick off at 9AM, with a press conference at City Hall featuring remarks from city
officials and two participating local designers.
Later, at 11AM, “Council President Joyce Watterman will host an exclusive brunch and panel discussion at the Hyatt House Hotel with local designers and media professionals.”
In addition to these discussions, there will also be “a Fashion Mingle happy hour at the Hilton Canopy Hotel, back-to-back fashion shows at Mana Contemporary, a sneaker panel at & Co Space, immersive fashion installations, and a VIP closing party at an undisclosed location with musical performances and celebrity guests,” according to the press release.
Martu Freeman-Parker, Director of Mana Fashion Services, said about the event: “We have an exciting day of events planned for the first ever Jersey City Day of Fashion to showcase and elevate the incredible fashion scene here.” She continued, “With runway shows, exhibits, discussions, and more, our goal is to highlight the vibrant talent in Jersey City and position it as a leading fashion destination.”
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Many of the events are ticketed, with some free to attend — either way, attendance numbers are limited. As of August 2nd, the complete events schedule is live and registration is open now. Click here to browse the complete Jersey City Day of Fashion schedule + register to your heart’s content.
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A Guide to All Things Eyebrows in Hoboken + Jersey City
In the beauty business, eyebrows have become an entire category. Hoboken and Jersey City are home to hundreds (yes, hundreds — we counted) of beauty businesses many of which provide eyebrow services. In today's beauty landscape, eyebrow care isn't just plucking and waxing, there's threading, microblading, sugaring, laminating, etc. We’ve gathered a little something for everyone. Read on to learn about all things eyebrows in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey
*Disclaimer: This is a growing list and any exclusions are not intentional. If you have an addition or suggestion please email [email protected].
Hoboken
718 Beauty Bar | 718 Washington Street, #7054
718 Beauty Bar in Hoboken is a one-stop shop for a multitude of beauty needs. The beauty bar has everything from mani-pedis and facials to professional makeup services and waxing. 718 provides waxing on the eyebrows, lips, chin, face, bikini, arms, legs, and underarms.
Attain MedSpa | 720 Monroe Street Suite E407
While Attain MedSpa may be known for its laser hair removal treatments, waxing for the eyebrow and upper lip is also available. In addition, brow tinting and brow shaping services can also be booked to create a defined and sculpted look.
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Dreamz Salon | 900 Jefferson Street
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Dreamz Salon is a full-service salon with locations in Hoboken and Newark (81 Halsey Street). The salon certainly serves as an eyebrow destination as it provides threading, waxing, and even tinting. We recommend booking with Bhumi, the owner of Dreamz who just happens to be an eyebrow genius.
European Wax Center | 1135 Maxwell Lane Hoboken + 309 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City
European Wax Center is a popular chain with over 1,000 locations in the US. The waxing center specializes in full-body hair removal and provides brow waxing, shaping, and tinting. Eyebrow-related products can also be purchased to help maintain and sculpt. European Wax Center also has a Jersey City location.
Skin by EC | 80 River Street #2A
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Skin by EC was the winner of Best Facial and Best Lashes in HG’s 2024 Best of Hoboken + Jersey City. Fantastic facials and luxurious lashes aside, Skin by EC also has top-notch eyebrow services such as brow shaping, waxing, lamination, and tinting.
Hoboken Wellness Spa | 450 7th Street, #7A
Hoboken Wellness Spa combines Ayurvedic approaches with modern science to create a relaxing and wellness-driven environment for clients. In addition to the many spa services like facials and massages, the spa also has waxing and threading services.
Hot Looks Salon | 504 Washington Street
Hot Looks Salon in Hoboken is a full-service salon covering everything from cuts and color to hair extensions and more. The salon also performs waxing and threading services.
Il Bianco Sugaring Boutique | 306 Washington Street #203
Sugaring is an alternative method of hair removal that uses a candy-like paste to strip away unwanted hair in a less painful way. Il Bianco Sugaring Boutique in Hoboken provides sugaring services from head to toe (literally, you can get toes waxed here) including eyebrows. Besides sugaring, the boutique also does brow shaping, lamination, and general maintenance.
Lorraine’s House of Styles | 160 1st Street
Lorraine’s House of Styles truly does it all when it comes to eyebrows. The salon provides microblading, waxing, threading, tweezing/shaping, tinting, henna, and even brow mapping. It's safe to say there’s a little something for everyone’s brows here.
Mimo Lash | 230 Willow Avenue
Mimo Lash is more than just lashes. The beauty studio offers a variety of eyebrow-related services such as brow lamination, tinting, and waxing.
Mystique Beauty 2 | 377 4th Street
Mystique Beauty 2 won Best Brows in HG’s 2024 Best of Hoboken + Jersey City last year. The salon specializes in organic eyebrow waxing and threading, body waxing, eyelash extensions, henna, and herbal facials. Mystique’s original location in Jersey City Heights is located at 251 Central Avenue.
Paris Spa Skincare Center | 939 Washington Street
Paris Spa Skincare Center shares expert face and body treatments with the Hoboken community. With various skin care services, eyebrows are no exception; the skincare center also provides eyebrow shaping, tinting, and waxing.
Salon Caru | 104 Hudson Street Suite 3
Since 2006, Salon Caru has been a Hoboken staple. Besides stellar hair services, the salon also has brow tinting along with waxing and tweezing. Salon Caru shared on its website that it “prioritize[s] not just aesthetics but also the health and integrity of your brows and lashes.”
Uni K Wax | 606 Washington Street, Hoboken + 332 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City
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Uni K Wax uses only 100% natural ingredients. The natural wax is said to create a luxurious and smooth experience. Brow waxing is high on the list of favored services here, but full-body waxing is also available. Uni K Wax also has a Jersey City location.
Woodhouse Spa | 225 River Street
Woodhouse Spa has over 85 locations nationwide, including one right here in Hoboken. While the serene environment here may be associated with spa treatments, Woodhouse Spa also provides waxing services for eyebrows and beyond.
Jersey City
Cuteticles | 209 West Side Avenue + 308 Central Avenue #2 + 410 Central Avenue, Jersey City + 770 Broadway, Bayonne
Cuteticles is a nail salon and spa with three locations in Jersey City and one in Bayonne. The popular nail salon provides waxing services for the whole body, including a standard eyebrow shaping and clean-up.
The Forever Salon | 611 Washington Boulevard Suite 103
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The Forever Salon is a one-stop beauty destination in the Newport neighborhood of Jersey City. The salon covers everything from hair, massage, nails, and facials but also includes waxing and threading services for all things brows.
Gaia's Cavern | 140 Wayne Street
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Gaia’s Cavern is a tranquil day spa that was voted as the best facial in Jersey City by HG readers in 2019, 2022, 2021, and 2023. Besides luxurious facials, massages, and skin care products, Gaia’s Cavern also has a selection of eyebrow-related services such as eyebrow styling, waxing, tinting, and lamination.
Jersey City Lash Bar | 110 Liberty View Drive
Jersey City Lash Bar is more than just lash-related services. The beauty hub specializes in brow specialties as well. Services such as brow lamination, waxing, tinting, threading, and microblading can be booked by appointment only.
Kwik Salon | 126 Newark Avenue
Kwik Salon has been serving Jersey City clientele for nearly 10 years. On top of the salon’s full-service beauty attributes, several brow services are also in the mix. Kwik Salon does everything from threading and waxing to tinting and laminating.
The Lash Gallery | 93 Erie Street
The Lash Gallery may specialize in lashes but waxing and other eyebrow-related services are also available. From waxing and general maintenance to keratin lifts, henna, and microblading, brows can get a full makeover here.
Lashes on Grove | 321 Grove Street
Lashes on Grove may be experts in the eyelash department but eyebrows are no exception. The studio also specializes in brow services such as tinting and shaping to help clients achieve full, well-defined brows.
Mystique Beauty Salon | 251 Central Avenue
Mystique Beauty Salon specializes in organic eyebrow waxing and threading, body waxing, eyelash extensions, henna, and herbal facials. Mystique also has a second location in Hoboken located at 377 Washington Street.
Purdie Brows | 523 Palisade Avenue
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Purdie Brows, located inside of Purdie Space in Jersey City Heights, offer a a variety of permanent makeup services like lip blushing, lash line enhancement, and most popularly, eyebrow microblading. Appointments must be booked in advance.
Refine Salons | 18 Park View Avenue Apartments
Refine Salons caters to the whole family. With services for men, women, and kids, this Refine is a one-stop-shop salon with services from haircuts and facials to waxing and threading for eyebrows and other areas of the body.
Skin Magick | 436 Central Avenue, Suite #B
Skin Magick is a skincare studio located in the heart of Jersey City Heights. While Skin Magick’s main focus is dedicated to skin, the space also provides detailed waxing treatments for various areas.
Suite Tee Beauty Studio | 172 Newark Avenue Floor 3
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Suite Tee Beauty Studio was the winner of Best Brows in HG’s 2024 Best of Hoboken + Jersey City for a reason. HG readers give a special shout-out to the talented owner, Tee Hundley, celebrity manicurist and wax specialist for her delicate eye for all things eyebrows. The “Suite Brows” experience is the studio’s most popular waxing service which includes expert shaping with an optional cosmetic fill.
Sweet Glow + Sugaring | 611 Washington Boulevard Suite 140
Sweet Glow + Sugaring in Jersey City covers all of your eyebrow needs. From the “Boy Brow Makeover” which includes a custom brow wax and tint, to brow henna services, Sweet + Glow can guide clients to which service is best for them.
Threading Station | 30 Mall Drive West Level 2
Just inside the Newport Mall in Jersey City, locals can find Threading Station, a threading salon with multiple locations throughout New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. Customers can receive eyebrow tinting services and threading services with prices varying by location.
Triza's Beauty Salon | 3000 JFK Boulevard, Suite #315B
Trizia’s Beauty Salon can take care of all of your beauty needs. In the eyebrow department, Trizia’s provides services including permanent eyebrow makeup, threading, and waxing.
Walker's Apothecary | 150 Bay Street Unit 915
Walker’s Apothecary is known for its high-quality facials, skincare products, and body treatments. In addition to relaxing spa-like services, eyebrow maintenance is also top-notch. Walker’s Apothecary caters to detailed brow styling (trimming, waxing, and tweezing), brow tinting, and shaping.
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Wonder Lash Studio + Medspa | 189 Brunswick Street
Wonder Lash Studio + Medspa has locations in Jersey City and Ridgewood (12 West Ridgewood Avenue). Wonder Lash Studio and Medspa can perform microblading, brow tinting, waxing, and even laser hair removal to permanently shape eyebrows.
Honorable Mention
Rhythm x Brows | 33 West 8th Street Side Entrance, Bayonne
We have to give an honorable mention to Christelle the talented brow magician and owner of Rhythm x Brows in Bayonne. Rhythm x Brows performs brow laminations, brow tinting, brow henna, and shaping.
