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The Artist and the Antidote
The Artist and the Antidote

The Artist and the Antidote

Hair salon in Jersey City, NJ

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The Artist and the Antidote is run as a collective of stylists who share a similar approach to their work. The salon says it aims to set new benchmarks in the beauty industry, and it emphasizes excellence, diversity and personalized service rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

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The Artist and the Antidote is run as a collective of stylists who share a similar approach to their work. The salon says it aims to set new benchmarks in the beauty industry, and it emphasizes excellence, diversity and personalized service rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Every service is priced by the hour, with a stated rate of $100 to $150 per hour. Each stylist sets their own hourly rate, and pricing can vary with the stylist's experience level. Service times depend on hair density, length and styling preferences. The cost discussed at consultation is the amount paid, with no surprise or hidden fees, and no tipping is expected.

Each booked time slot belongs to one client, so appointments are never double booked. A consultation is required before any extension service and before any specialty or corrective color service. New clients and those returning after a long gap can book Like A Virgin, which includes a consultation, foiling or painting, and a blow-dry.

Bridal clients can book event styling for weddings, which covers bridal hair and makeup at the salon or on site, along with a complimentary event coordinator from consultation through the wedding day. Bridal pricing and booking are handled through an inquiry form, and dates should be reserved well in advance. Photographers are welcome in the salon during bridal appointments.

The space is described as serene and stylish. Online booking covers individual, group, membership and gift card appointments, and returning clients can log in to manage their bookings. The salon is closed on Mondays, open 12 PM to 7 PM on Tuesdays, 11 AM to 8 PM Wednesday through Friday, and open on Sundays by appointment only.

Built on personalized service with no one-size-fits-all solutions, and a stated aim of giving every client an inclusive and safe environment.

A serene, stylish salon space.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Cuts from short barbered styles and bang trims to medium and long lengths and curly textures, with maintenance cuts for existing styles.

  • Maintenance $31–$75
  • Maintenance (bang trims, neck clean-ups) $31–$75
  • Barber/Short Hair $75–$100
  • Transformational Barber/Short Hair $75–$100
  • Medium/Long $125–$225
  • Medium/Long Haircut $125–$225
  • Curly $225–$300
  • Curly Haircut $225–$300

Beaded K-Tip keratin extensions applied strand by strand, and hand-tied human hair weft extensions, both after a consultation.

  • Beaded K-Tip Extensions Price at booking
  • K-TIP (Keratin Tip) extensions Price at booking
  • WEFT Price at booking
  • Weft Extensions Price at booking

Vivid, pastel and fashion colors, and multi-session corrective color for major transformations, with a consultation first.

  • Vivids $150–$375
  • Corrective Color $600–$1,200

Scalp detox to remove buildup and impurities, and a hydrating treatment for dry, damaged hair, both included in color sessions.

  • Hydrating Price at booking
  • Hydrating Treatment Price at booking
  • Scalp Detox Price at booking

Wedding styling with bridal hair and makeup at the salon or on site, plus a complimentary event coordinator.

  • Bridal Event Styling Price at booking
  • Atomic Blonde $200–$600
  • Like A Virgin $200–$600
  • Highlight Throwing Shade $375–$600
  • Throwing Shade $375–$600
  • All Over Gloss $31–$75
  • Root Shadow/Color Melt $31–$75

Photos

  • Storefront with pink neon sign and business name on door
  • Stylist curling a client's blonde hair into vintage waves
  • Group of staff posing together on a studio sofa
  • Storefront with The Artist and The Antidote on the door
  • Storefront with The Artist and The Antidote on the door
  • Street-level storefront with pink neon 'In Art We Trust' sign in window
  • Black and white storefront with pink neon sign and window curtains
  • Salon interior with black styling chairs, pendant lights and shelves of products
  • Black and white storefront with pink neon sign, repeated image
  • Stylist using a curling iron on a blonde client's hair
  • Close-up of a stylist cutting a client's short hair with clippers
  • Hair extensions in warm blonde and copper tones laid out with black salon clips

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Consultation required before extensions, specialty color and corrective color
  • Hourly pricing, with each stylist setting their own rate
  • Each booked time slot is reserved for one client, with no double booking
  • No tipping expected, and the consultation quote is the final cost
  • Bridal event styling with a complimentary event coordinator
  • Photographers welcome during bridal appointments
Good for
  • Bridal parties and wedding days
  • Color corrections and major color changes
  • Clients returning after a long gap
  • Curly hair
  • Extensions
  • Brunettes and blondes seeking dimension
  • Maintenance cuts and bang trims
Treats
  • Grown-out highlights
  • Brassiness
  • Grey blending
  • Flat hair needing more body
  • Color corrections
  • Dry, damaged hair
  • Scalp buildup
  • Short and barbered styles
Techniques
  • Custom foiling
  • Balayage
  • Custom haircutting
  • Clipper and scissor-over-comb short cuts
  • Natural curl set
  • Beaded K-Tip keratin extensions
  • Hand-tied weft extensions
  • Demi-permanent root color
  • Non-permanent toning gloss
  • Vivid, pastel and fashion color

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