The newest collection inside the Craft House Gallery invites you to look a little closer—not only at the artwork, but perhaps at yourself. We’re excited to welcome Nightowl Doodles, the creative world of artist and illustrator Linsey to Craft House Salon in Atlantic Highlands. Linsey creates surrealistic portraits of fantasy-inspired women using expressive details, dreamlike imagery and vivid color. Her work balances recognizable human features with elements pulled from imagination,...

Summer hair has a very specific kind of chaos. It wants to be effortless, salty, shiny, soft, low-maintenance, and also somehow not tangled after a beach day. Around here, with pool days, ocean swims, boat rides, beach walks, humidity, and real-life schedules, the goal is not perfection. The goal is prevention, softness, and making your color, curls, cut, and ends last longer between salon visits. Our approach to summer hair care: simple habits that protect your hair before it gets stressed,...

Spring has a way of making everything feel lighter—until your scalp decides to do the opposite. As the weather warms up, it’s common for your scalp to produce more oil than it did in winter. Add in a little humidity and product buildup from heavier winter routines, and suddenly your hair feels like it’s getting greasy faster, your scalp feels itchy or irritated, or you’re noticing a little more shedding than usual. At Craft House Salon, we see this seasonal shift every year. The good news:...