Williamstown Treasures

The Last Tangle Salon December 14, 2009

If you’re a Williamstown resident, you remember the small shopping plaza that was where the super Wawa is now. There was 5-Star Video store, Dr. Susie David’s Office, a dentist’s office, Wawa, and The Last Tangle. It’s been 10 years since the plaza shut down, making way for the super Wawa, and pushing The Last Tangle down the road. The move, though, did not affect the business.

Owner Linda Wallace, licensed cosmetologist, and resident of Gloucester Township, has always owned the salon, from its early days in January 1989. She graduated through the State Board of Beauty Culture in 1983.

She says that the salon is most busy in the afternoon, or afterschool hours.

As you walk through the front door you are immediately greeted by someone at the front desk. To your right, you will find the small waiting area, surrounded by hair products for sale. The salon is ready for the holidays, with wreaths, ribbons, and lights.

 There are approximately 24 employees. I had the chance to meet a couple of the employees while they were doing what they do best.  

You’ll find Marcia Ammirato tending to customers’ nails to your immediate left when you walk through the doors. Ammirato has been doing nails now for 21 years, and has been with The Last Tangle for 5 years. Customer Nicole Davenport, a 20-year-old resident says she’s been getting her hair and nails done at the salon for the past 4 years.

Mostly all of the other employees have been with the Last Tangle for many years. Lisa Keesler has been doing skin, hair, nails, and makeup at the salon for approximately 11 years. Marcy Iannacone has been with the salon for 8 years. Full cosmetologist, Diane Schnarr had originally rented the salon, when it was two separate stores. Half of the business was a beauty store, the other was the salon. She has been a cosmetologist for 25 years. Jennifer Krug started at the Last Tangle with the intentions of it being a part-time summer job, and is still with the salon 16 years later. She is one of the managers on staff. Wallace says that Melissa Cantore, “is my right arm.” She made a point to mention how grateful she is for Cantore, and all that she does. Cantore lives in Sicklerville and grew up in Williamstown.

Most of the employees rotate from their jobs as cosmetologist, to front desk clerks. You may find any one of them answering the phone and greeting you with a smile.

The Last Tangle offers more than just hair cuts. Their array of services include hair and scalp conditioning, hair coloring, nail care, makeup applications and lash extensions, massage therapy (starting at only $35), full body waxing, facials, retexturizing, and airbrush tanning.

Wallace says that they host their own line of cosmetics and sell hair products by top names like Sebastian, Pureology, and Aquage to name a few. They also sell nail products by OPI, Zoya, etc.

Guys and kids aren’t excluded! They also offer gift packages for the holidays, bride and groom, or simply for yourself. Stop in and take a peek!

HOURS: Open 7 days a week. Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.