Business Details
Your Premier Hair & Beauty Salon in New Castle, PA
Barb Fava's Beauty Salon has been a trusted name in the beauty industry for decades, providing high-quality hair, nail, and skincare services to the New Castle community. Founded by Barb Fava, a seasoned professional with 38 years of experience, the salon combines cutting-edge techniques with personalized care to deliver exceptional results. Our team of certified stylists and technicians specializes in innovative treatments like Brazilian Blowouts, balayage, and eyelash extensions, ensuring clients receive trend-forward, customized services.We pride ourselves on using premium products from trusted brands such as Aquage, Joico, and Mary Kay, while maintaining rigorous hygiene standards through Barbacide disinfection. Recognized as the Best Beauty Salon by New Castle News in 2024 and 2025, we remain committed to enhancing natural beauty through expertise, creativity, and a welcoming salon environment.
Services
Haircuts
Color Services
Brazilian Blowouts
Nail Care
Eyelash Extensions
Waxing
Facials
Hair Extensions
Special Event Styling
Acrylic Nails
Highlights and features
- Certified stylists with specialized training in advanced techniques like balayage and hair extensions
- Award-winning service recognized as Best Beauty Salon by New Castle News in 2024 and 2025
- Premium product lines including Aquage, Joico, and Mary Kay for professional-grade results
- Family-owned team with 38 years of combined industry experience and local expertise
- Comprehensive services for hair, nails, skincare, and special event styling in one location
Associations and certifications
- Brazilian Blowout
What people say
Award-winning service
Skilled stylists
Premium products
Personalized care
Consistent quality
Services
Brazilian Blowouts
Brazilian Blowouts provide transformative hair smoothing treatments that eliminate frizz and enhance shine. Our certified stylists apply keratin-based formulas to create a protective layer, leaving hair silky and manageable. Ideal for all hair types, this service delivers long-lasting results while improving hair health through bond-building technology.
Balayage Highlights
Balayage highlights offer a natural, sun-kissed look with customized color placement. Our stylists use freehand techniques to create dimension and depth tailored to your features. This low-maintenance style grows out seamlessly, requiring touch-ups every 8-12 weeks for optimal vibrancy.
Eyelash Extensions
Eyelash extensions add length and volume for dramatic, full lashes. Certified specialists apply individual synthetic lashes to natural ones, lasting up to 4 weeks with proper care. Choose from multiple lengths and thicknesses for a subtle or bold effect that complements your eye shape.
Acrylic Nails
Acrylic nails provide durable, customizable nail enhancements that resist chipping. Our technicians apply a liquid monomer and powder polymer mixture to shape extensions or overlays. Available with gel polish or nail art, these long-lasting manicures require fills every 2-3 weeks to maintain optimal appearance.
Special Event Styling
Special event styling creates custom updos and hairstyles for weddings, proms, and formal occasions. Our team combines classic techniques with modern trends to craft elegant, long-lasting styles. Includes trial sessions to perfect your look before the big day.
People
Barb Fava Grossetti
Owner-Stylist
With 38 years in the beauty industry, Barb Fava Grossetti leads the salon with expertise in haircuts and multi-color techniques. Certified in Brazilian Blowouts and advanced nail care, she ensures exceptional service quality while mentoring her team.
Krystle Fava Dinardo
Stylist/Hair Extension Specialist
Krystle Dinardo specializes in balayage and hair extensions, bringing creativity honed through years of industry experience. Certified in Brazilian Blowouts and tape-in extensions, she delivers modern, customized looks tailored to client preferences.
Candace Fava
Stylist/Makeup Artist/Eyelash Specialist
Candace Fava excels in makeup artistry and eyelash extensions, enhancing natural features with precision. Certified in advanced lash techniques and Brazilian Blowouts, she combines technical skill with artistic vision to create striking, personalized results.
Aimee
Nail Stylist
Aimee specializes in shellac and acrylic nails, offering durable, stylish manicures. Certified in Brazilian Blowouts and pedicure treatments, her attention to detail ensures flawless nail care that complements each client's overall look.
Katie Swayne
Stylist
Katie Swayne brings two decades of beauty industry experience, focusing on color services and acrylic nails. Certified in Brazilian Blowouts and airbrush makeup, she creates transformative looks that boost client confidence through expert technique.
Questions
What services does Barb Fava's Beauty Salon offer?
We provide haircuts, color treatments, Brazilian Blowouts, nail care, eyelash extensions, waxing, facials, and special event styling using premium products.
Are your stylists certified in specialized techniques?
Yes, our team holds certifications in Brazilian Blowouts, balayage, hair extensions, airbrush makeup, and Barbacide disinfection for professional-grade results.
Do you offer services for special events?
We specialize in wedding updos, prom styles, and formal event hair design with trial sessions available to perfect your look.
What hair products do you carry?
We offer Aquage, Joico, Mary Kay, and Brazilian Blowout products, focusing on premium lines that enhance hair health and longevity.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday 9AM-6PM, Tuesday 9:30AM-7PM, Wednesday 10AM-4PM, Thursday 11:30AM-8PM, Friday 9:30AM-4PM, Saturday 9AM-2PM, and Sunday 10AM-1PM.
How can I book an appointment?
Call us at (724) 658-2271 to schedule appointments for most services, with select days offering walk-in availability.
