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Essence offers the very latest in hair design from a highly professional and friendly staff of stylists and texture waving and color specialists. We also credit our staff for their multifaceted expertise and individual client bases. We concentrate on using vitamin and antioxidant-based skin care products. Our aestheticians will customize your facial to your unique needs, concerns and skin conditions.

Let us add to the perfection of your wedding day with our special wedding services. We take pride in providing extraordinary expertise in hair and make-up services for all of the bridal party as well as other relatives and guests.
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Essence offers the very latest in hair design from a highly professional and friendly staff of stylists and texture waving and color specialists. We also credit our staff for their multifaceted expertise and individual client bases. We appreciate a 24 hours advance notice if you are unable to keep your service appointment.
We concentrate on using vitamin and antioxidant-based skin care products. Our aestheticians will customize your facial to your unique needs, concerns and skin conditions. This high end facial offers many benefits to the skin. This luxurious facial promotes immediate lifting and intense moisturizing of the skin.
Let us add to the perfection of your wedding day with our special wedding services. We take pride in providing extraordinary expertise in hair and make-up services for all of the bridal party as well as other relatives and guests. We recommend pre-nuptial pampering (massages, facials, pedicures, etc.) to relieve the stress of wedding planning.
Natural, essential oils nourish and tone your body while a gentle exfoliation polishes your skin to a silken finish. An algae-based herbal body mask assists the lymphatic system and provides deep cleansing and relaxation for the body. Treatment is followed by light massage with customized lotion. A gift certificate for an Essence Wellness Package or special treatment is the perfect gift for that special someone in your life. Call us at 860-388-1002 today for details.
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Fred Anlyan
Mar 15, 2022
Well-located salon in downtown Old Saybrook, with a convenient parking lot just behind the shop. Friendly people, good stylists, very clean and bright. Prices are reasonable. Recommended, Give it a try.
Dan Ryan
Mar 05, 2022
Very friendly atmosphere filled with talented professionals. Know how sometimes a conversation can get dry or awkward when you're chatting with your barber/stylist? That did not happen when Kate was cutting my hair. It was more like meeting a new friend at a party! I will absolutely go back there for my next haircut, not just because it's the best haircut I've gotten, but because everyone, including the owner, is incredibly kind. Update (3/22/2022): I've gone to see Liz several times and have always walked away happy with my cut. She is also very friendly and is good at reading when I do or don't feel like talking. The only reason I'd stop coming here for my haircuts is if I moved out of the state.
Lisa Kagel
Sep 12, 2021
I am new to Essence in the last year and have been so pleased. The salon is spotless and all of the staff are extremely friendly. Cathy D is a fabulous stylist. I have curly hair, so there are definitely challenges to cutting and styling. Cathy takes the time to consult with me at every appointment to see what is working and what we can improve on. She also is great with color. I would highly recommend Essence for Beauty to anyone looking for a salon.
Mary
Sep 05, 2021
I've been going to Susan at Essence for almost 20 years for haircuts and color. She's great, and so is Essence: professional, organized, sparkling clean. I highly recommend it.
Donna Tracy
Jun 12, 2021
I am fairly new to Essence. I was temporarily living in Clinton while my house was being repaired. I live in Andover, CT. I needed a haircut so I went to Essence on the recommendation of my cousin. When Colette was finished cutting and styling my hair, I was thrilled with the result. It's been a year now and every six weeks I drive from Andover to Old Saybrook to get my hair cut and colored. It's an hour drive each way. SO well worth it. I highly recommend Essence. I'm a fan for sure.
Cindy Novak
Mar 21, 2021
I recently tried 2 different stylists at this salon to see who would be a better fit for me and they were both excellent! I saw Cathy and Kate. I get my base color done, highlights and sometimes a cut. While they both had different approaches (which they explained to me in full detail before starting) the end result was great! Very professional salon!
Kelly Kimball
Jan 29, 2021
I have the most beautiful highlights and cut from Beth. I'm in town (after testing COVID negative) from NYC and am so impressed with both the color and cut Beth gave me. The Salon is working diligently to be SAFE and I appreciate all the effort!
Jean Moore
Nov 01, 2020
I am new to Essence. I am so pleased with the salon. Starting with the owner, all the staff makes you feel safe and welcome. Liz has worked with me (problem, thin hair) and we have worked out a good plan. She has really listened to what I am trying to achieve and I think we have come as close to my desire as we can with my hair. I would definitely recommend Essence if you want a safe, experienced and friendly salon.
Kathy Kat
Mar 22, 2018
I love Essence! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. My stylist, Cathy, is such a pleasure to spend time with. She always makes my experience very relaxing and I feel GREAT when I am done. I can't say enough about this wonderful salon!
Susan C.
Jan 18, 2015
Jason is unusually gifted and a true artist. I went there for the first time a few weeks ago and he spent a long time reviewing my hair, my face and what I hoped for and what he thought would work best. His confidence, knowledge, experience, gentleness and kindness inspired me to take a chance on a whole new look. That was a great decision and honestly, my cut and color is turning heads and I literally went from blah to fabulous. The staff is great and I felt very much at home there.