Substance Salon & Barberspa

Substance Salon & Barberspa operates from a single location on Park Avenue in Downtown Rutherford, and all appointments take place there. According to the salon, it has been operating for more than 16 years. It serves clients from across Bergen County and North Jersey, including people coming from Ridgewood, Montclair, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, and Tenafly.

Services fall into three groups: hair, men's grooming, and makeup with consultations. The women's menu includes cuts for curly hair and pixie styles, dimensional and single-process color such as balayage, foiling, and corrective work, and treatments such as keratin and smoothing services meant to reduce frizz and add shine. Styling covers blowouts, heat styling, updos, and specialty braids, and the salon installs and removes hair extensions. Deep conditioning is also offered.

For men, the salon offers haircuts, trims, coloring, and detailed finishing. Makeup is available for special events, photo shoots, and formal occasions. Complimentary consultations are offered for color, cuts, smoothing treatments, and extensions, which is a useful way to plan before booking a larger service.

Booking can be done online or by phone, and clients can also text the salon to book or ask questions. Cancellations are requested at least 24 hours ahead, and late cancellations or no-shows may incur a fee. Services are subject to availability, and the salon may decline a service at its discretion. Hours are Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday closed. The salon also sells hair products, and it offers a virtual tour of the space on its website.

The salon describes its approach as fashion-forward, with each haircut tailored to the individual client. It states that safety is a priority and that the team works together to keep the salon safe and sustainable.

A reviewer describes the space as clean and calming.