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De Gonzague Studio

De Gonzague Studio

Studio in Glen Ridge, NJ

De Gonzague Studio was founded by Glenne De Gonzague, who started the studio after noticing that many clients with natural hair were not getting the knowledge, patience or calm they needed when they sat in the chair. The studio is built around that gap, with services that focus on natural haircare, length retention, professional maintenance and helping clients explore their natural hair.

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About

De Gonzague Studio was founded by Glenne De Gonzague, who started the studio after noticing that many clients with natural hair were not getting the knowledge, patience or calm they needed when they sat in the chair. The studio is built around that gap, with services that focus on natural haircare, length retention, professional maintenance and helping clients explore their natural hair.

Visits are one-on-one, and the studio describes itself as a safe space for that kind of attention. The stated mission is to help clients enhance their natural beauty through prescribed services, build lasting relationships with them, teach them how to care for their hair consistently, and support their self-confidence. Aftercare resources are part of the process.

Beyond individual visits, the studio runs The De System, a membership plan that extends care beyond the chair. It looks at financial capability, planning and overall wellness and lifestyle habits, and pairs each member with a stylist as an accountability partner. Stated benefits include understanding what the hair needs, building a regimen suited to the client, planning ahead and feeling more confident.

Bridal work follows a set path: a Bridal Application, then a first-date appointment to talk through the bride's vision and check whether the stylist and client suit each other, then a bridal consultation that includes a scalp and hair analysis. Bridal parties can be styled at the studio, where discounted packages are available, or on site at the wedding venue or another location the bride chooses; on-site pricing does not include wash and prep. The studio's bridal and special events page also lists maternity services.

Natural hair care at the studio is based on honesty and wellness, with services chosen to suit each client's hair rather than a single standard routine.

A quiet, one-on-one studio setting that the studio describes as a safe space for each client.

Specials & promotions

  • Discounted bridal packages when the whole bridal party is serviced at the studio

    Available when the entire bridal party is serviced at De Gonzague Studio; inquire during your consultation.

    On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Membership program for 1 on 1 hair care

    On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Protective extensions, including the Individual Illusion Crochet Install, with hair type and color chosen as add-ons.

  • Individual Illusion Crochet Install $360

Bridal application, consultation and styling, on-site or at the studio, bridal party packages, and maternity services.

  • Natural Updo (no extensions) $100
  • Silk Press Straight $100
  • Silk Press Curl $150
  • Sleek Ponytail Straight $165
  • Natural Updo (extensions) $175
  • Sleek Ponytail Styled (extensions sewn on) $210
  • Natural Updo $100+
  • The De System Price at booking

Photos

  • Salon styling chair beside window with plants
  • Client hair styled in braided updo
  • Client sleek bob hairstyle in profile
  • Client curly bob with bangs
  • Back view of straightened bob hair result
  • Back view of straightened bob hair result
  • Bride having her hair styled with curls in the studio
  • Bride in lace gown adjusting earrings, hairstyle result
  • Client in pearl-embellished gown with styled waves and makeup at a maternity shoot

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.destudionj.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • The De System membership, which pairs each member with a stylist as an accountability partner
  • Individual Illusion Crochet Install, about 3 hours 30 minutes, with scalp and hair analysis and a scalp moisturizer included
  • Bridal process that starts with an application and a first-date appointment before any booking
  • Services priced and timed for average density and scalp-to-neck length hair, with add-ons for other hair; Length and Density Charts are on the website
  • Booking calendar opens monthly between the 18th and 20th at 8pm, with earlier windows for frequent and routine clients
  • Deposits are non-refundable, and booked appointments with a deposit cannot be changed
Good for
  • Natural hair and length retention goals
  • Brides and bridal parties
  • Clients who want regular, planned maintenance
  • Protective styling with extensions
  • Clients who want one-on-one attention
  • Maternity styling
Treats
  • Length retention
  • Professional haircare maintenance
  • Protective styling
  • Hair color
  • Natural hair exploration
  • Special occasion styling
Techniques
  • Silk press and curl
  • Sleek ponytail with sewn-in extensions
  • Natural updo
  • Crochet installation of pre-looped twists, locs or braids
  • Scalp and hair analysis
  • Heat styling
  • Hair color

Products & treatments

  • Signature Plant Print Collection, sold in the online store

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