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Erik Weber
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Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors is proud to introduce you to our newest Sponsor, Nicholas Sebastian Salon & Spa. While their new building in their new location on Rt 252 has undoubtedly caught your eye, owners Nick and Helene Scamuffa and their team are no strangers to our community, offering the highest level of professionalism in craft and product in Newtown Square for over 20 years.
Nick’s passion for his profession began back when he was in high school. “I knew I wanted to be a hairdresser when I was in 10th grade,” Nick explained. “I remember meeting with my school counselor during my junior year and her asking me what college I wanted to attend. I told her that I wasn’t going to college because I planned on getting my cosmetology license.” Nick laughed when he recounted what happened next. “My counselor told me that I was too smart for that and called my mother Linda, who just so happened to be a hairdresser herself. Needless to say, my mother shut that conversation down within seconds!”
After graduating from high school, Nick attended Jean Madeline Institute in Philadelphia, earned his cosmetology license, and began his career working at salons in King of Prussia, Upper Darby and Havertown. While he enjoyed his time and learned a lot along the way, Nick had his eyes set on owning his own salon. That opportunity presented itself in 2005 when Nick found the perfect spot on West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. “It was a busy few years,” he said. “I married my wife Helene in 2004, we opened Nicholas Sebastian Salon in 2005, bought a home in West Chester and had our first son all within three years!”
Life was hectic, but Nick’s salon steadily grew to the point where he needed to look for additional space. “I was fortunate enough to acquire an existing hair salon and spa in St. Albans Circle that met our needs,” Nick said. “We were happy there and continued to grow, but I had always set my sights on 
owning my own building and expanding our salon and spa services.” Nick’s opportunity to do just that happened when he purchased the property that was home to the Knights of Columbus for many years. The plan and process to build their new 9,100 square foot two-story state-of-the-art salon and spa took over four years to complete, finally opening its doors this past October and fulfilling Nick’s lifelong dream.
“This additional space now allows us to grow as a hair salon and create a full-service spa experience like never before,” said Nick. “While we always had a treatment room, we couldn’t provide a true spa atmosphere. Now, we have a completely soundproof area on the second floor, separate from the hustle and bustle of the salon, offering massages, facials, body treatments, full waxing services and even eyelash extensions. With this expanded facility, we can now provide anything our clients need in a tranquil, dedicated space.”
The newest technology at Nicholas Sebastian Salon & Spa that is getting rave reviews is their Soft-Pack® float experience. Described as an hour of pure bliss, this journey begins with a gentle body exfoliation, followed by an indulgent wrap treatment before getting into the float bed. Wrapped by the soft film of the bath, guests will not come in contact with water; instead, they remain dry and cocooned within the water for a feeling of complete weightlessness. This Soft-Pack® system adapts to the body, providing relief and perfect positioning of the spine. The heat relaxes the muscles and stimulates blood circulation.
Looking back, Nick is reminded of just how far he has come. “I remember when we first opened, it was just me, my wife Helene and one other stylist, Melissa Kelly, who is still with us after all these years,” he said. “Today, we are proud to have over 50 employees and will celebrate 20 years in business in August!”
Nick’s commitment to education and career growth is directly reflected in their stylist and esthetician benefit packages. He brings national hair artists to the salon to train with stylists, and supports team members in traveling for outside education. Additionally, his estheticians regularly attend continuing education classes, and national educators from Jan Marini, Eminence and Hydrafacial visit regularly so the team can learn advanced esthetics techniques.
Nick gives much credit for his success to his mother, Linda. “I grew up watching my mom work out of our home,” explained Nick. “She made everyone feel welcome and special.” One of Nick’s fondest memories was when his mother would have the local nuns come in for haircuts. He said she loved spending time with them and always gave them cuts at a considerable discount. That experience meant so much to Nick that when he opened his own salon, he gave his mother her own chair.
Working alongside his mother was a truly memorable experience. “I remember one day when my mother was working in the salon, her client asked who she goes to when she needs her own hair cut,” Nick said. “My mother smiled and proudly said, ‘I grew my own hairdresser.’ At first, her client looked confused until she pointed to me and said, ‘Nick is my son, and he is my hairdresser.’” That single sentence stuck with Nick and shaped the way he views and treats his staff. “They are all part of my family,” Nick said. “My job is so rewarding because I get to watch my employees grow every single day.”
At Nicholas Sebastian Salon & Spa quality and sophistication create happy, confident clients. “We want our clients to feel like guests in our home,” Nick said. “We continue to work tirelessly towards this goal – creating that unique place where our welcoming ambiance, superior customer service and remarkable results come together.” Nicholas Sebastian Salon & Spa is conveniently located at 327 N Newtown Street Rd, Newtown Square. For more information and to book an appointment, call 610-325-0122 or visit their website to book a service online at NSSalon.com.