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Mane Loft Salon
Mane Loft Salon

Mane Loft Salon

Hair salon in West Hartford, CT

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Mane Loft Salon began as a shared space where independent stylists could work, founded by Nicky Gateman after a decade in commission salons. The salon is operated by Mane Loft, LLC, and its team includes independent stylists as well as stylists in training, all hand-selected.

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Mane Loft Salon began as a shared space where independent stylists could work, founded by Nicky Gateman after a decade in commission salons. The salon is operated by Mane Loft, LLC, and its team includes independent stylists as well as stylists in training, all hand-selected.

The salon's specialties are lived-in hair color, invisible bead extensions and keratin tip extensions. Its color room is stocked with several professional color lines, and stylists may bring their own supplies and color products or buy from the salon color store. The salon describes itself as a globally ranked top-three invisible bead extension salon and as award-winning for extensions; these are the salon's own claims. It also states that its team is certified to install extensions.

A visit usually starts with a consultation. Clients can book a free virtual consultation to talk through goals and look at inspiration photos, and new clients interested in extensions can fill out an extension consultation form to be matched with a stylist. The salon walks clients through the quote first, since the final price can vary with time, product and technique. Lived-in color typically takes about three to six hours, and for color the stylist may recommend a two-step process, decided during the visit with an inspiration photo. Keratin Complex treatments come in three-month and six-month options.

Booking requires a 50% deposit. Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance avoid a fee, while cancellations within 48 hours are charged 50%. Same-day cancellations and no-shows are charged in full, reschedules need at least 24 hours' notice, and arriving more than 15 minutes late may mean the service cannot be completed, with the full amount still charged. Clients can book through a stylist's booking link, by submitting an inquiry form, or by calling, texting or booking online.

Hours run Monday through Friday, 9am to 8pm, and Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Phone is (860) 661-6366, and email is hi@mane-loft.com. According to the salon, the space is bright and inviting, with plenty of natural light and cozy nooks. Pricing is described by the salon as straightforward and open, with starting rates posted for each service and stylist level.

A shared salon where stylists keep learning, share formulas and techniques openly, and are encouraged to keep manageable schedules, with the salon describing a low-drama working culture.

Light-filled and welcoming, with natural light and cozy corners.

Specials & promotions

  • Model pricing for $200 with senior stylists

    $200

    Model opportunities only available Mon-Thurs

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Invisible bead extensions and keratin tip extensions, including face-framing keratin tips applied strand by strand.

  • Keratin tip extensions (face framing) $250
  • Invisible bead extensions $950

Single-tone color for even coverage, lived-in color in partial or full options, and grey blending with highlights for a softer grow-out.

  • Hair color $75
  • Lived-in hair color (partial) $255
  • Lived-in hair color (full) $275
  • Grey blending Price at booking

Haircuts tailored to each client's personal style, preferences and lifestyle, with separate men's and women's pricing.

  • Haircut (male) $45
  • Haircut (female) $65

Haircuts, keratin tip extensions and lived-in color, along with blowouts and conditioning treatments listed on the booking form.

  • Haircut $45+
  • Keratin tip extensions $250+
  • Lived-in hair color $255–$275

Keratin Complex treatment that smooths and strengthens the cuticle and reduces blow-dry time, offered in three-month and six-month options.

  • Keratin Complex Treatment $200+
  • Smoothing treatment (keratin complex) $200

Photos

  • Four clients' long wavy hair shown from behind
  • Three women with long styled hair viewed from behind in the salon
  • Large group of stylists posed together in the salon
  • Woman having her hair curled and sprayed against a neutral backdrop
  • Group of stylists laughing and holding newspaper clippings inside the salon
  • White partition with the ML circle logo and lounge space behind it
  • Two stylists with long blonde hair leaning together against a wall
  • Long blonde balayage waves seen from behind in the salon
  • Long wavy dimensional blonde hair result in the salon
  • Side profile of long wavy blonde hair with highlights
  • Wavy brown hair with caramel balayage, side profile
  • Long wavy blonde hair with lowlights in the salon

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Invisible bead extensions with no visible beads, starting at $950
  • Keratin tip extensions applied strand by strand for face framing, starting at $250
  • Lived-in color with partial and full options, listed at $255 to $275
  • Keratin Complex smoothing treatment that reduces blow-dry time, starting at $200
  • Free virtual consultations and an extension consultation form for new clients
  • Stations stocked with Oribe and Goldie Locks hair care
Good for
  • Clients interested in hair extensions
  • Low-maintenance lived-in color
  • Grey blending for a softer grow-out
  • Face-framing extensions
  • Clients wanting more volume and fullness
  • Clients who want a consultation before booking
  • Clients who like a shared salon with several stylists
Treats
  • Grey coverage
  • Lack of volume or fullness
  • Hair length and thickness with extensions
  • Dimension and blonding
  • Low-maintenance color
  • Smoothing and frizz
  • Fine hair
Techniques
  • Invisible bead extensions
  • Keratin tip extensions
  • Lived-in color
  • Dimensional color
  • Balayage
  • Grey blending
  • Single-tone color
  • Two-step color
  • Keratin Complex treatment
  • Blonding and bright highlights

Products & treatments

  • Oribe
  • Goldie Locks

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