If you’re going for color, go to Christina Quillen. She’s the absolute best when it comes to color (any).
She’s the only one I trust for a change and know that she’ll keep my hair healthy and not breaking off.
My mom went to her for the “going back natural” for women embracing their gray/white hair and she’s never received more compliments in her life since rocking the natural silver. It’s striking and actually makes her look younger.
I live in NJ but started coming to this salon recently when Christina started working here after moving back to this area. She's an amazing colorist and does “dusting” cuts the right way. I'm brunette, which you would think would be a no brainer but it's harder than you think to achieve the rich brunette I'm going for and not pull brassy or red tones, which so many colorists do. She specializes in blondes, color correction and balayage which she has done for me (and corrected for me in the past).
I started going to Christina over a decade ago, then she moved to NYC and I followed her there for a year until the commute got to be too much (unless I had to come back to her for color correction). I've been with the same stylist in Philly for almost a decade then when I heard Christina moved back to DE from Miami, I came back to come to Christina.
And it was another reminder of why. She doesn't lazily just slap color on, she actually looks at you and tells you what you need which we need an honest outside perspective sometimes. I never have to worry and let her do what she does best whereas I normally micromanage stylists. It's nice to have her back and feel...
Read moreSpotted: Wilmington’s elite indulging in the ultimate self-care experience at ALO North, the city’s most buzzed-about head spa. And let’s just say, if the Royal Family had a Delaware outpost, this would be their crown jewel. 👑✨
From the moment you step into ALO North, you're transported into a world of pure relaxation—where neutral tones, plush seating, lovely tree stumps, and the softest lighting create an aesthetic so serene, it could calm even the most chaotic group chat. And let’s talk about the waiting room… a space so effortlessly chic and Instagram-worthy, you’ll be tempted to stay there all day (but trust me, the real magic happens behind those spa doors).
The service? Absolutely phenomenal. Every head spa treatment, and rinse feels like a love letter to your hair, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to turn heads at your next soirée. Because let’s be real, darling—good hair is a power move.
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Read moreI have been seeing Alicia for over 2 years now and I can not say enough good things about her and the Alo team. I came to Alo North for the first time for my routine wax and facial - the location is gorgeous, well maintained and so relaxing. Everyone is so nice too! You will be hard pressed to find someone as professional and compassionate about their job as Alicia. She always makes me feel comfortable and seen. I drive over an hour for my monthly appointments and I don’t plan on stopping...
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