Summary/services offered:
We provide healthy hair care alternatives in a relaxed and upbeat atmosphere. We offer hair cutting and styling, creative hair coloring, eyebrow tinting, men’s services, children’s haircuts, formaldehyde-free smoothing treatments, body sugaring/hair removal, deep conditioning treatments, Beautycounter skincare and makeup and makeup application. The salon has safer alternatives to traditional beauty treatments; ammonia-free coloring without harmful color pigments; natural- and organic-based shampoos, conditioners and styling products; and organic nail polish and remover.

What drew you to this profession?
I always enjoyed creating shapes with hair even as a child. I enjoy interacting with the public and making them feel happy and confident and working with a creative group and sharing artistic ideas.

How does your work differ from others in your profession?  
We differ by offering safer alternatives in hair and skin care for the past 31 years, while never compromising our artistic abilities. Specializing in all forms of hair color from grey coverage to multi-dimensional applications. Guiding recovering cancer patients about styling and coloring as their hair grows back in. Trained as a Reiki practitioner. All-natural hair removal/body sugaring. Awarded Best Eco-Friendly Salon in Fairfield County. 

What should someone expect from working with you?
Our stylists pay close attention to detail for each of our guest’s needs, focusing on what best suits the individual, offering a variety of styling options and products to support their styles.

What changes do you plan in 2021?
We will continue to offer a more streamlined atmosphere, paying close attention to sanitization throughout the salon. Our staff will receive monthly virtual education updating, including techniques in color, cutting and styling following the latest trends.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know?
Salon Aponte will continue to search for cleaner, safer alternatives in all forms of beauty care. Partnering with American-made, like-minded grassroots companies continues to be an honor. Being able to make a difference in peoples’ lives throughout the years has given me great pleasure. The salon attracts like-minded women who share information and health tips with each other. See ad, page 15.