EAST BRUNSWICK'S UPSCALE SALON
Luxury Hair Color, Extensions and Bridal Beauty in East Brunswick, NJ
78 Summerhill Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Bridal hair & makeup — our signature specialty
Joico-certified colorists, seamless extension fittings and bridal artistry — designed in a consultation, finished with your full satisfaction before you leave the chair.
- JOICO CERTIFIED
- 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
- BRIDAL SPECIALISTS
About
Thirty years of designing hair around the person wearing it
Salon DP Lorana has spent three decades on the craft: Joico certification, Joico color behind every bowl, and extension and color specialists whose work fills our gallery. Friendly and upscale at once — professional, clean and comfortable, from your first consultation to your fiftieth.
- Joico-certified colorists and products
- Specialist extension and color team
- Full satisfaction before you leave the chair
- Community events with free haircuts and food
Design Team
The people behind the chair
The designers, colorists and stylists behind every appointment at Salon DP Lorana — say hello by name when you visit.
- DMac
- Alana
- Patricia
- Barbara
- Amanda
- Kelly
- Jillian
- Jennday
- Gina
Services
Color, Extensions, Bridal and Cuts
The Process
How an appointment works
Book once and we take it from there — reminders included, deposits only where the service is large, and a consultation built into every new design.
01Book your appointment
Call, text or send the request form. We confirm personally and reserve your stylist.
02Three notifications
You'll receive three reminders before your appointment — an early note, a day-before text and a morning-of confirmation.
03Consultation and service
Arrive 10–15 minutes early for a new hair design. Large services such as bridal book with a small deposit.
04Your sign-off
We don't finish until you approve the design in the mirror — full satisfaction before you leave.
Why Choose Us
A salon designed around satisfaction
Larisa Love, Ricardo Santiago & JOICO Global
Education is the foundation of creativity, growth, and excellence in the beauty industry. Learning from inspiring artists like Larisa Love and Ricardo Santiago through JOICO Global reminds us that knowledge is power, and sharing it elevates our entire industry.
Donna McLaughlin of DP Lorana Salon brings that inspiration to life by applying these advanced education techniques and professional skills within her salon, sharing her knowledge with her staff, and helping her team grow, improve, and deliver exceptional results to every client.
Because true leadership is not just about learning from the best—it’s about passing that knowledge on, empowering your team, and creating a culture of continuous education and excellence.
Learn it. Share it. Live it. That’s how we grow together.
Bridal without the stress
A full rehearsal trial, a timeline for your whole party, and artistry that holds from first look to last dance. Small deposits reserve your date; three reminders keep it on track.
Joico-certified color craft
Three decades of color experience, certified on the system we use every day. Your shade is planned in a consultation, mixed with Joico color, and approved by you before you leave the chair.
Undetectable extensions
Our extension specialists match tone and texture in natural light, install with methods chosen for your hair, then cut and blend so the line disappears. Care plans keep the investment healthy.
Cuts that grow out well
Women's and men's cuts built for week six, not just day one — plus blowouts, event styling and an on-site body masseuse when you want the full reset.
A salon that gives back
Throughout the year we host community events with free haircuts and food for anyone who comes. It's our favorite tradition — and it's the culture you step into as a guest.
I have been a customer of the salon for years. The stylists are great and very friendly. I am always greeted with smile and a hi by all of the employees. "I love my color and haircut every time. They take the time to get to know you and help you decide the best style of hair for your lifestyle. I never plan to change salons. Absolutely love D P Lorana Salon.
I had colored my hair sliver with a long layer cut. Amanda had a challenge my hair was long and thick with a few different colors from a old process. She did an AMAZING JOB, She did exactly what I wanted plus l looked younger and had a fresh new look. Everyone was friendly and made you feel comfortable.
Kelly did an excellent job on my partial highlights. Her consulation was very thorough. She even conducted a test strand to make sure my dark hair could be lifted to my desired level. All the staff were very professional and accommodating.
Went to this awesome salon for the first time, very well done decor, cute little place , Neat and clean and I loved what Maria did to my hair. She was calm and was patient with all my questions. She did a fab job on my hair! I got so many compliments for the way she did my waves .. definitely will recommend the salon. I’m sure to come back xx
Service Areas
Who we serve
- East Brunswick
- New Brunswick
- North Brunswick
- South Brunswick
- South River
- Old Bridge
- Matawan
- Manalapan
- Princeton
- Edison
- Somerset
- Marlboro
Common Questions
What do people ask most?
Bookings, deposits, consultations and care — the questions guests ask before their first chair.
Gift Boutique
Gift boutique coming soon!
A curated gift boutique is taking shape inside the salon — Joico hair care, styling tools and gifts chosen with the same care we put into every chair. Watch this space, and ask at your next visit what's arriving first.
Ask us what's arriving first
Coming soonCommunity
Giving back to the community
Thirty years in East Brunswick taught us that great hair belongs to the whole neighborhood. We host community days with free haircuts for friends and neighbors — the same hands, scissors and care we bring to every appointment.
