Business Details
10 Years
experience
Luxury Hair Salon in Babylon, NY Specializing in Custom Color & Extensions
Salon Protege was founded in 2016 by master stylist Dolores Velasquez, who brings over a decade of luxury hair care expertise to Long Island. Our semi-private salon and adjacent Hair Extension Bar specialize in custom color, hair extensions, keratin treatments, and precision cuts tailored to individual hair types and goals. With certifications in leading industry techniques from Bellami, Great Lengths, and Goldwell, we combine advanced training with personalized consultations to deliver vibrant, healthy hair transformations.Our team prioritizes ongoing education to stay ahead of trends while maintaining a client-centric approach focused on long-term hair health and satisfaction. We offer 100% remy human hair extensions in multiple textures and colors, including rooted and balayage options, alongside corrective color services and scalp treatments designed to promote optimal hair growth.
Services
Hair Extensions
Custom Color
Blowouts
Scalp Treatments
Keratin Smoothing
Haircuts
Corrective Color
Split End Repair
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of luxury hair care expertise from Manhattan-trained stylists
- Our team holds certifications in leading extension and color techniques
- We provide personalized consultations with maintenance planning for lasting results
- We use only 100% remy human hair extensions and premium hair care products
- We combine advanced training with innovative techniques like hot fusion and hand-tied weft extensions
Associations and certifications
- Bellami
- Great Lengths
- Goldwell
- Nutrafol
What people say
Rave reviews
Luxury hair care
Personalized consultations
Certified specialists
Vibrant results
Services
Hair Extensions
We offer multiple extension types including hot fusion, tape-in, and I-tip methods using 100% remy human hair. Our certified specialists create customized fullness and length plans while maintaining natural appearance. Services include color-matched rooted extensions and maintenance consultations for long-term hair health.
Custom Color
Our master colorists provide single-process root touch-ups, balayage highlights, and corrective color services. We use premium products for natural-looking transitions and vibrant results. Each session includes a consultation to determine optimal color choices and maintenance strategies tailored to your hair type.
Keratin Smoothing
This treatment eliminates frizz and improves hair texture through keratin-infused formulas. Available in multiple formulations for different hair types, the service creates smoother, shinier hair that lasts through repeated washings while maintaining hair integrity.
Scalp Treatments
Our anti-aging scalp treatments combine deep cleaning with nourishing ingredients to promote healthy hair growth. These sessions address follicle health and prepare hair for extensions or color services through targeted cleansing and revitalization techniques.
Unlimited Blowouts
This monthly package includes unlimited wash-and-blow-dry sessions with styling options. Clients receive consistent volume and shape maintenance through professional-grade tools and techniques designed to preserve hair health between salon visits.
People
Dolores Velasquez
Master Stylist & Owner
Dolores Velasquez founded Salon Protege in 2016 after 10+ years in Manhattan salons. She specializes in hair transformations with certifications in multiple extension and color techniques. Her expertise includes Nutrafol for hair loss and keratin treatments, focusing on healthy, long-term results.
Questions
What hair extension types do you offer?
We provide hot fusion, tape-in, I-tip, and hand-tied weft extensions using 100% remy human hair in various textures and colors.
Do you offer keratin treatments?
Yes, we offer multiple keratin smoothing treatments tailored to different hair types for frizz-free, shiny results lasting weeks.
How much does a consultation cost?
Custom consultations are $50, which gets applied toward your chosen service when you book.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Babylon and surrounding Long Island communities from our Railroad Avenue location.
Can I purchase gift cards?
Yes, we offer e-gift cards and in-person gift cards for any service amount.
What's your cancellation policy?
Cancellations require 24-hour notice. Late cancellations incur 50% charge, while no-shows are charged full price.
