LOOK GREAT, FEEL GOOD! “It’s great to have everything under one roof. Facials, massage, waxing, manicures and pedicures, and of course, all the hair services, are here. There is a trend toward a day spa today, where the spa and salon come together in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere.” Shown is the team at Copper River Salon & Spa. From left: Pamela Bennett, Shannon LoBue, Agnieszka Ebid, owner Barbara Weigand, Andrea Arriola, and Rachel Medina.

Look and feel like a new you after a visit to Copper River Salon & Spa! It’s only been in town since September, but this new beauty emporium has already made its mark. Located at 6 Moore Street (former site of Merrick’s women’s boutique), the new salon and spa offers a wide variety of salon and spa services, and in addition, is uniquely conscious of the importance of environmentally-friendly practices.

“We are very eco-friendly,” reports owner and stylist Barbara Weigand. “We recycle everything and our products are all-natural, plant-based. We are also part of the ‘Beauty Brigade’ a division of TerraCycle, which emphasizes reducing waste and recycling as much as possible. All our cosmetic bottles, color tubes, and plastic shampoo bottles are recycled. This is a world-wide project. TerraCycle is committed to finding other uses for things that would be thrown away. We believe being eco-friendly is being a responsible business, and we strive to be in harmony with the environment.”

The name she chose for her salon/spa also reflects a harmonious balance with nature, emphasizing the stability and structure of the metal, copper and the natural flow of water: thus, Copper River. The salon/spa is also a member of the National Association of Eco-Friendly Salon & Spas Organization.

Clients are responding both to these environmentally-friendly practices and to the high quality services offered at Copper River.

Master Stylist

Ms. Weigand, a Lawrenceville native, who has specialized in hair styling in the Princeton area for 20 years, is proud to have her own salon and spa. She has gathered an impressive team of stylists, colorists, technicians, and beauty experts, all dedicated to helping clients look and feel their very best.

A master stylist, Ms. Weigand was trained in the cutting techniques of Vidal Sassoon, and continued to hone her skills with the top stylists in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Paris. From classic cuts to the avant-garde style of the moment, she creates a special look.

“I am strong in both cuts and color,” she explains. “My clients appreciate that they can go longer between services because I truly understand hair-cutting with style and shape. The color supports the shape, is used in the big city salons, and provides shiny lasting coverage.”

In addition, Ms. Weigand is skilled in straight razor cutting. As she points out, “People are looking for something different. They want movement to their hair. I use straight razor cutting, which breaks up the layers, and is appropriate for long or short hair.”

Another very popular service today is hair straightening. Many clients with very curly hair like to have a new sleek look, and a variety of options is available, including Japanese straightening. “This is an alternative to keratin treatments. It works very well, and is permanent until it grows out.” explains Ms. Weigand. “You can go swimming, and the hair will still be straight.”

Bridal updo’s and make-up services are also a specialty of Copper River — for the bride and the entire bridal party. In addition, the salon offers treatments for a variety of hair conditions, such as thinning hair and scalp issues, as well as corrective color for problem situations.

Complete Range

Color is an enormous part of the hair industry today, and Copper River offers a complete range of opportunities — from semi-permanent to single process color to surface or full highlights.

Ms. Weigand points out that many considerations determine the best color route for a client. “Skin tone, original hair color, hair texture, and even life-style are all important. We often like to use multi-colored high lights, which give a natural look to the hair.”

Everyone is in a hurry these days, and clients often like to come in for a shampoo, conditioner, and blow out, she adds. “We also like to educate our clients and we can teach them to blow dry like a pro!”

Providing care and beauty treatments to the body was also an important part of Ms. Weigand”s plan. “I thought it was important to have full body services,” she points out. That was a significant reason she liked the Moore Street location (so close to the corner of Nassau Street). “I liked the fact that it had a second floor. We have three rooms dedicated to the spa — manicure and pedicure, facial, and massage.”

The range of body treatments offers a variety of massages, such as combination of Swedish and deep tissue techniques; hot stone therapy; and aromatherapy — all guaranteed to soothe body and soul!

Facials are customized to the individual skin type, whether dry or oily, and from teen-aged to mature. Cleansing, exfoliation, suitable mask, and soothing neck, arm, and shoulder massage are all part of the package. There is also a “Gentleman’s Facial”, a great gift idea for a special guy you know.

Massage Chairs

Mini-facials and massages are also available, lasting 30 minutes instead of the typical 50 or 75 minutes.

Manicures and pedicures are very popular, and include special massage chairs to increase relaxation during the service. Waxing, from eyebrows to underarm to leg to bikini, is another important service at Copper River.

Gift cards and special customized gift packages are a wonderful way to introduce someone to the therapeutic benefits that await clients at this new salon/spa. In addition, a variety of products are for sale, including the all-natural hair line of Rene Furterer, the Cellex-C skin care products, and the Bubalina line of body scrubs and lotions. Hair brushes, blow dryers, and curling irons are also available.

“My biggest pleasure is helping people look and feel good,” says Ms. Weigand. “It’s wonderful to see the smile on someone’s face when they leave the salon and spa. When they look great, they feel better!’

Copper River is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday until 5, Saturday 9 to 5. Sunday appointments for wedding events are available. (609) 921-2176. Website: copperriversalonand spa.com.