Hair Color in Scranton | Salon Brigine for the Best Hair Color in Scranton 570-344-4410

Salon Brigine (570) 344-4410 is the best place in North Scranton to get your hair colored or highlighted. Who am I to tell you where to find a great hair colorist in Scranton? Okay, I don’t color my hair. In fact, I like the whole greying-at-the-temples, salt & pepper thing that my hair displays. I do know that right up the street from me is one of the best hair color experts in the area. That’s because Bridget Foley, owner and operator of Salon Brigine, does a brisk business in enhancing the color of her other client’s hair. All she does is cut mine.

This savvy entrepreneur decided to open her own hair salon about three years ago, after six years of work for another salon which became, well, tiresome. She kept detailed records of her clientele, ended up managing the promotion and advertising for her former employer and had the desire (and guts) to strike out on her own. With the help of an accountant, she fashioned a business plan, got business loans, bought the building that houses her salon and renovated the space in a way that speaks volumes about her sense of style.

Now, she’s not desperate for business, by any means. In fact, she can’t always accommodate walk-in trade. That’s why, if you’re interested in sampling her services, you’d be well advised to call ahead for an appointment. She’s a one-woman shop, specializing in hair exclusively (at this point). While she may expand into makeup, nails, etc., for now, she’s just “bangin’ hair”.

If you’re in North Scranton, take a look at Salon Brigine at 1837 North Main Avenue in Scranton. Better yet, call for an appointment — 344-4410. Chances are, you won’t be able to just wander in and get immediate hair color happiness. She’s in demand…

Scranton Chinese Food | QQ Chinese Restaurant in Scranton

QQ Chinese Restaurant (341-8111) in North Scranton is definitely one of the best-kept secrets in NEPA. That’s too bad, because they create and deliver some of the best Chinese food in the area. You can only suppose that they’re still relatively undiscovered because of the most powerful force in the Universe: Force of Habit. Most folks call the restaurant they usually call for everything from pizza to, well, Chinese food, out of habit. Seldom do they actually try a new one or revisit a previous “test case”. That’s because people, in general, are wary of change.

That’s a shame, really. I patronize QQ Chinese Restaurant for two very good reasons:

1. I’ve tried delivery from their competition, and it didn’t measure up
2. They’re right down the street from me

The food has always been consistently good and the preparation time is as fast as any other Chinese restaurant I’ve tried. The one time I got something that was not up to par (some shrimp toast that was a bit rancid), they took care of the problem immediately and there’s never been a repeat of the problem since. They also do Japanese sushi and sashimi. I’m partial to the sashimi, myself, and the preparation and presentation is as good as most Japanese-run sushi places!

Finally, there’s Amy. She’s the youngest member of the family-run business and the front woman you’ll most likely speak to when you call in an order. She is unfailingly polite and kind. She took the trouble to learn my name and uses it whenever I drop by and she’s handling the cash register. All other things being equal, Amy is the reason you should patronize QQ Chinese Restaurant.

Their hours are:

• Mon – Thu 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
• Fri -Sat 10 :30 AM to 11:30 PM
• Sun 12 noon to 10:00 PM

Call them at (570) 341-8111. Order your usual Chinese food and either have it delivered (if you’re in the area) or pick it up yourself. Even better, dine in. With a bit of luck, Amy will wait on your table…

P.S. They’ll even accept your credit card over the phone!