Welcome to Bubbles & Mane

Your Neighborhood Beauty, Wellness & Lifestyle Haven

Step into a space designed entirely around the art of feeling completely taken care of. Bubbles & Mane is a warm, beautifully integrated destination, a seamless blend of exceptional beauty services, mindful wellness, and vibrant neighborhood spirit, all woven together to give you the perfect escape right down the street.

We exist to redefine self-care as a lifestyle. Every ritual, treatment, and product we offer is rooted in clean practices and education-led care, empowering our community to slow down, feel good, and invest in their well-being with purpose.

Our Story

Bubbles & Mane by Astoria Beauty Bar began as a sanctuary for curly, textured, and wavy hair, a demographic that traditional salons had long underserved. What started as an intimate, one-on-one hair studio has grown into a full-scale experiential hub for the NYC boroughs, one built on the same foundational belief: real beauty starts with real education and real care, no matter your texture.

That growth has been entirely community-driven. Word of mouth has fueled a sustained 30% organic growth year over year, and the neighborhood has returned the favor with recognition, including a "Best of Boro" win and a Queens Power Women honor for our founder. We've also been trusted by names like New York Magazine, Saks Fifth Avenue, Alice & Olivia, Soul Cycle, and the Venetian, work that reflects the same standard of craft you'll find in every appointment here.

Meet Michelle, Founder & CEO

Michelle is the stylist, entrepreneur, and community builder behind both Astoria Beauty Bar and Bubbles & Mane Salon, Spa & Boutique. With 20 years behind the chair, she's built a reputation for refined artistry, a deeply personalized approach, and an unwavering passion for helping every client look and feel her absolute best.

It was at Astoria Beauty Bar that Michelle first created something rare: an intimate space where curly-haired clients felt truly seen. Her expertise in natural texture, paired with tailored consultations and exclusive product selections, turned appointments into transformations, not just services.

With Bubbles & Mane, Michelle has expanded that vision into a full destination where beauty, wellness, and lifestyle live under one roof. The mission hasn't changed. It's simply grown to hold more people: to make exceptional, personalized care feel effortless, elevated, and entirely your own.

The Experience

The Lounge

Before your service even begins, make yourself at home. Our lounge is a cozy, lived-in hub for the neighborhood, a place to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, or just enjoy a quiet moment with a refreshing drink. It's where our community gathers, breathes, and slows down together.

The Boutique

Our standalone lifestyle boutique is a curated marketplace of things we genuinely love, with a strong commitment to local, small, and women-owned brands. You'll find organic and natural beauty essentials, holistic wellness rituals, and lifestyle finds like artisanal candles and everyday luxuries that bring the calm of Bubbles & Mane home with you.

The Sanctuary

Our full-service oasis is where top-tier talent meets warm, customized care, whether you're popping in for a quick refresh or settling in for the afternoon:

Salon — Expert cutting, styling, and dimensional color artistry tailored to your life and your texture
Spa & Massage — Targeted skin therapies and therapeutic massage to melt away tension and leave you glowing
Nails & Pedicures — Meticulous, nourishing manicure and pedicure treatments
Waxing — Gentle, expert hair removal with soothing, high-quality formulas

More Than a Salon

Connecting changes everything, and that belief shapes everything we do. Beyond the chair, we run a formal Stylist Empowerment Program that gives our team both advanced technical training and real business acumen, turning what could be a transactional job into a scalable career or ownership opportunity.

Our lounge, our workshops, and our boutique all exist for the same reason: to give this neighborhood a true third place, somewhere to gather, learn, and grow together. Bubbles & Mane is where luxury feels effortless, community comes first, and wellness feels entirely like coming home.

We can't wait to welcome you into the family.