The Mane Event
Hair salon in Cranford, NJ
The salon describes itself as one of the first hair salons in Cranford. Penny Schmal-Andrews bought it in 1992 and has run it since. Over the years she has added waxing, a full retail line, night hours, senior discounts and six-day opening.
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The salon describes itself as one of the first hair salons in Cranford. Penny Schmal-Andrews bought it in 1992 and has run it since. Over the years she has added waxing, a full retail line, night hours, senior discounts and six-day opening.
Children are welcome for haircuts, from buzz cuts and fades to pigtails and braids. The salon describes its staff as friendly, knowledgeable and upbeat, and says they specialize in fades, clipper cuts, color, highlights and updos.
Clients can book an appointment or come in without one. A haircut can be booked on its own or with a blow dry. Hair extensions are offered, and a free consultation is available for the Keratin Smoothing Complex. The salon is open six days a week, with later hours Wednesday through Friday and Sunday closed.
The owner sponsors an annual cut-a-thon that benefits Family Care/Project Home of Cranford, and donates gift certificates and baskets to local organizations, youth sports and school fundraisers throughout the year.
The salon aims to keep its prices reasonable and to give back to the Cranford community through fundraisers and donations.
Specials & promotions
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Senior discount
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Foil and highlight work by the piece, half or full head, plus color, gloss, gray coverage for men, and color paired with a blow dry.
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Foils By the Piece $8
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Color Filler $30
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Color Gloss & Shine $30
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Men's Color Camo Gray Coverage $35
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Color & Blow Dry Short $100
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Foils Half Head $100
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Color & Blow Dry Medium $120
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Highlights w/Cap (Includes Blow Dry) $125
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Highlights w/Foils Short $125
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Color & Blow Dry Long $130
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Foils Heavy Head $150
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Full Head Color Change $150
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Highlights w/Foils Medium $150
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Highlights w/Foils Long $175
Haircuts for children, women and men, blow dries, fancy curls, flat ironing, French braids, buns and updos.
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Flat Iron Short $5
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Flat Iron Long $15
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Blow Dry Short $30
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Haircut Children 7 & Under $30
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Haircut Short $30
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Blow Dry Fancy w/Iron Curls Short $35
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Blow Dry Medium $35
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Haircut Medium $35
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Blow Dry Long $40
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French Braid or Tight Low Bun $40
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Haircut Long $40
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Haircut Children 7 & Under w/Blow Dry $45
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Blow Dry Fancy w/Iron Curls Long $55
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Haircut Short w/Blow Dry $55
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Haircut Medium w/Blow Dry $60
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Haircut Long w/Blow Dry $75
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Up Do's and French Twists Medium $80
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Up Do's and French Twists Long $100
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Up Do's w/Headpiece $125
Keratin blowouts in several levels, from an express option to a smoothing blowout and a sleek finish.
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Keratin Express Blow Out $150
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Keratin Smooth Blow Out $300
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Magic Sleek $400
Eyelash makeup, party makeup and bridal makeup.
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Eyelashes Makeup $35
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Party Makeup $75
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Brides Makeup $150
Straightening with perm lotion, perms and body waves in short and long lengths, and spiral perms.
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Straightening w/Perm Lotion $100
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Perm or Body Wave Short $125
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Perm or Body Wave Long $150
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Spiral Perm $250
Face, body and leg waxing, from small areas like the lip and chin to full legs.
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Chin Wax $10
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Lip Wax $10
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Eyebrow Wax $12
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Chest Wax $25
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Underarm Wax $25
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Full Face Discount Wax $29
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Arms (Lower) Wax $50
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Back Wax $60
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Legs (Lower) Wax $75
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Full Leg Wax $100
Photos
Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.maneeventcranford.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Keratin Smoothing System offered in three strengths
- Free consultation for the Keratin Smoothing Complex
- Waxing from chin to full leg, added under current ownership
- Full retail line, with products not on display available to order
- Night hours and senior discounts
- Walk-ins welcome alongside appointments
- Good for
- walk-ins
- children's haircuts
- men's cuts and fades
- senior clients
- bridal and event makeup
- hair extensions
- color and highlights
- Treats
- gray coverage
- unwanted hair removal
- hair smoothing
- updos for events
- Techniques
- foils
- highlights
- color gloss
- blow drying
- fancy iron curls
- flat ironing
- fades
- clipper cuts
- French braids
- updos
Products & treatments
- Keratin Smoothing System
- Matrix
- Redken
- Rusk
- Nexus
- Paul Mitchell
- Scruples
- ISO
- CHI
- Fudge
- American Crew
- MAC Cosmetics
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