The quickest way to get in the chair is a phone call. Here's everything you need to plan your visit: hours, directions, parking and what to expect when you arrive.
Call to check when there's a chair open, ask about a service, or ask for Susan by name. If nobody picks up during a busy stretch, try again in a few minutes. Hands are usually full of scissors, and we'll pick up as soon as we can. You're always welcome to ask about a service before you book.
Jersey City, NJ 07304. On West Side Avenue, steps from the corner of Communipaw Avenue and a short walk from Lincoln Park. Tap the address for turn-by-turn directions on your phone, or use the map below to see exactly where we are on the avenue.
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Holiday hours may differ. When in doubt, give us a quick call before you head over. The live badge at the top of the page shows whether we're open right now, based on our regular weekly hours.
Getting here
You'll find Maganda Hair Salon at 550 West Side Avenue, on the stretch of the avenue just south of where Communipaw Avenue comes in. If you're coming from Lincoln Park, head south on West Side Avenue and we're a couple of minutes away on foot. From McGinley Square or Journal Square, Communipaw Avenue and Montgomery Street are both easy routes across to the West Side. From Greenville and Bergen-Lafayette, take Communipaw Avenue west until it meets West Side Avenue, and you've arrived.
Driving? The listing notes a wheelchair-accessible parking lot, and there's also street parking along West Side Avenue and the nearby side streets. Spots on the avenue can fill up at busy times, so give yourself a few extra minutes on Saturdays. Plenty of customers simply walk over from the surrounding blocks.
Not sure you've found us? The avenue is busy with neighborhood shops, so take it slow and watch the street numbers as you head toward number 550. If you get turned around, call (201) 413-1301 and we'll talk you in. Customers come to us from all over Jersey City's West Side, from Lincoln Park and McGinley Square to Greenville and Bergen-Lafayette, and we're always happy to help a first-timer find the door.
Weekday mornings tend to be the calmest time in most neighborhood salons, while Saturdays and after-work hours fill up faster. The shop opens at 10 AM on weekdays and Saturdays and at 11 AM on Sundays. Whatever time suits you, a call beforehand is the surest way to know when there's a chair ready.
Welcome. Tell us it's your first visit and what you've liked or disliked about past haircuts. Regulars say Susan has a gift for knowing what will suit you, so even if you arrive undecided, you won't leave that way. Then relax. This is a no-frills, friendly beauty shop, and that's exactly the point.
Before you come
A picture of a cut you like, or one you definitely don't, helps Susan understand what you're after in seconds.
The shop can get busy. Calling (201) 413-1301 first is the easiest way to avoid a wait.
Both are accepted at the counter. Ask in the shop or call ahead for pricing on any service.
Customers describe visits as friendly and fast. Mention it if you're on a tight schedule.
Let us know you'd like a pedicure when you call, so we can set aside the right amount of time.
A restroom is available for customers, and the listing notes a wheelchair-accessible parking lot.
Quick answers
No, Tuesday is our day off. We're open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM.
Call first. A quick call to (201) 413-1301 tells you when there's a chair free and saves you a wait on busy days.
Our focus is haircuts and pedicures. If you're hoping for a particular styling service, please call and ask before you come in so you're not disappointed.
Ask in the shop or call us for a quote. Prices depend on the service and your hair.
Debit cards and credit cards are both accepted at the counter.
The listing shows a wheelchair-accessible parking lot, and there's a restroom for customers. If you need a hand getting in, call ahead and let us know.
Call ahead, ask for Susan, and we'll see you on West Side Avenue. Open six days a week, closed Tuesdays, with friendly service every visit.
Call (201) 413-1301