Business Details
Luxury Hair Salon in Jersey City | Imago Beauty Group
Imago Beauty Group, founded by Stephen Cunniff, brings Madison Avenue expertise to Jersey City through personalized hair care services. With over two decades of experience in elite salons like David Daines Madison Avenue Collection and Gil Gamlieli Beauty Group, our team delivers precision haircuts, advanced color techniques, and luxury treatments. Stephen's academic background in Sociology and Social Work complements his technical mastery, creating a welcoming environment where clients receive both professional expertise and compassionate service. Our salon specializes in foil highlighting, corrective color, and conditioning treatments using premium products from AVEDA and Redken. Located in the historic McGinley Square district, we blend artistic vision with technical excellence for women's and men's hair care.Our commitment to ongoing education ensures clients benefit from the latest styling innovations and industry trends. The salon's community involvement through art exhibitions demonstrates our dedication to cultural enrichment alongside beauty services. Stephen's upbringing among five sisters cultivated an innate understanding of beauty consciousness that informs our client-centric approach. We maintain strict adherence to professional standards while fostering a relaxed, neighborhood-friendly atmosphere. Our operating hours accommodate busy schedules, with extended evening availability on Thursdays to serve working professionals.
Services
Women's Haircut
Men's Haircut
Color Treatments
Highlighting Services
Conditioning Treatments
Highlights and features
- Owner Stephen Cunniff trained under Vidal Sassoon's original team in New York
- Specialized in advanced color formulation and corrective color techniques
- Combines 20+ years of salon experience with social work background for client care
- Uses premium products from AVEDA, Redken, and Joico
- Hosts local art exhibitions in our historic McGinley Square location
Services
Women's Haircut
Precision haircuts tailored to individual face shapes and lifestyle needs. Our stylists use advanced techniques learned from top Manhattan salons to create flattering, modern looks. Clients receive personalized consultations to determine optimal styles that complement their natural features and maintenance preferences.
Men's Haircut
Classic and contemporary men's styles executed with precision and attention to detail. Our barbers combine traditional techniques with modern trends to deliver sharp, professional looks. Each service includes a consultation to ensure the cut matches the client's facial structure and personal style.
Color Treatments
Advanced color services including single process, corrective color, and multi-dimensional techniques. Our colorists trained with industry leaders to master complex formulations that enhance natural beauty while maintaining hair health. Services use premium products from AVEDA and Redken for vibrant, long-lasting results.
Highlighting Services
Custom foil highlighting and partial/full highlight applications that create dimension and brightness. Our stylists employ techniques refined through training with Madison Avenue experts to achieve natural-looking results that enhance each client's unique features and skin tone.
Conditioning Treatments
Restorative treatments that improve hair texture and manageability using professional-grade products. These services address specific hair concerns through targeted formulas that repair damage, enhance shine, and strengthen strands for healthier-looking results.
People
Stephen Cunniff
Owner & Founder
Stephen Cunniff combines 20+ years of salon experience with a Master's in Social Work. He trained under Vidal Sassoon's original team and brings Madison Avenue expertise to Jersey City through Imago Beauty Group.
Questions
What makes Imago Beauty Group different from other salons?
Our stylists combine Madison Avenue expertise with personalized service, including advanced training from top industry professionals and a unique blend of technical skill with client-centered care.
Do you offer special event hair services?
Yes, we specialize in wedding hair, special occasion styles, and event-specific treatments with appointments available for groups and individual bookings.
Are your stylists trained in the latest techniques?
All stylists maintain ongoing education, including advanced color formulation and cutting techniques from industry leaders like AVEDA and Redken.
Can I see examples of your work?
Our Instagram page features recent work, and we maintain a physical portfolio in the salon showcasing our stylists' expertise across various hair types and styles.
Do you host community events?
Yes, we regularly host art exhibitions featuring local artists in our McGinley Square location, supporting Jersey City's creative community through gallery-style events.
What hair product lines do you use?
We use professional-grade products from AVEDA, Redken, Joico, and Framesi, selected for their quality, effectiveness, and hair health benefits.
