Most likely your GPS will not say "GPS Rerouting"  when your traveling on RT 3 East. As of May 12th, the Rutherford/Lyndhurst Park Ave Riverside exit has been temporarily closed off Rt 3 East. The best way to reach the Ridge Rd Area in Lyndhurst would be to continue past the closed exit and take the next exit which is 17 South AKA: Ridge Rd.  A huge inconvenience to most as I am  sure you will have to face when visiting the area. When you take the Rt 17 south exit it will lead you to Rutherford Ave. Take Rutherford Ave for About 1 mile and make a left onto Ridge Rd. Substance Salon and the beginning of Southern Bergen County will be on the right hand side after the left turn. 

In July 2010, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) awarded a $148 million construction project to replace the Route 3 moveable bridge over the Passaic River, with a fixed bridge, and construct full shoulders, acceleration and deceleration lanes, and noise barriers between Main Avenue in Clifton, Passaic County and the Route 17 Interchange in Lyndhurst and Rutherford, Bergen County. The work will be done in stages in order to minimize construction impacts on the community and expedite construction.  

Sanzari-Creamer is in the midst of a $150 million project in Clifton, Rutherford and Lyndhurst that will result in two additonal lanes each way when it is completed next year. Story is about the overall scope of road projects and the rail link to the Meadowlands Sports Complex, most of which are already done – how much have they helped, and would they be enough if Xanadu/American Dream ever opens? From the Ridge Rd overpass. The view looking west with Route 3 East on the left.

Well it all sounds great on paper but the Rt 3 expansion has  caused an inconvenience for both local businesses and the community.  

Summer Cut"

This Summer 2012 it's definitely still very popular to follow the lead of our celebrity friend Mr. Beckham and do as he does. Beckham just did the cover of Men's Health and practically started another new summer hairstyle revolution on his own. The article shows the versatility of the longer length on top and how it can be used in several ways. 

Right now men's fashion and hair styles have taken elements from the 1920's-1960's and remixed them into a modern version of the retro styles. 

The "Brush cut"  deeply parted usually on the left side has so many variations and modified versions. 

How do you know where to part your hair?

Well, go see your men's stylist and ask for some tips. Most likely that the way mom parted your hair as a kid will influence how you  style it today. 

Channing Tatum's Haircut in the vow has been another big influence for new hairstyles this season. It dosen't hurt that most women love everything about him. You have to be confident and you have to be able to dress correctly to fit this hairstyle. It's a more mature look that he's wearing for this role and the haircut works perfectly. I have to admit I couldn't help starring at his hair during the movie and couldn't wait to give my clients the same cut. 

This is a look popular in the 1920's and is now back thanks to HBO's hit show Boardwalk Empire.

The Haircut looks simple, but please don't try this one at home. The technique used in this new trend is intricate 

and involves shaping the hair to fit the individual's face structure. The hair must be balanced yet effortlessly styled

to pull this off. 

I take every hairstyle and try to get away with as much creative freedom as I can by Modifying the look into something I would be pleased with leading men's fashion.  Ask me to create your new Summer hairstyle and make your appointment before it gets hot and the season is gone!

Do you go to the mall to buy Christmas gifts and end up buying gifts for yourself?

• Buy a $100 Gift card- Get a $10 gift card for you!
• Buy a $200 Gift card- Get a $20 gift card for you!
• Buy a $300 Gift card- Get a $30 gift card for you!

First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, there's the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday, the day people support small businesses. Pledge to Shop Small on Nov 26th. Get a one-time $25 statement credit when you register your American Express® Card and use that Card for a purchase of $25 or more at Substance Salon.

Click here to register your AMEX Credit Card

First you need to register.  Registration is simple and it's free. By registering your card you receive a $25 statement credit when you use your AMEX card on Saturday November 26th after registering it. You must use your AMEX card for a purchase of $25 or more at our small business.

Welcome to the new Substance Salon website and blog.  Here we will discuss not only the newest in hair trends and  hair styles, but all so what's hot in fashion and how it pertains to you.  Welcome again from Substance Salon, and we look forward to serving you.