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Vito Mazza Salon & Spa has been a beauty industry leader in Woodbridge, NJ for 50 years.

Vito Mazza Salon and Spa celebrated 50 years serving clients in June 2017. The month-long celebration event, “Thank You for 50 Beautiful Years,” was shared with the community throughout the month of June, highlighted by several client and staff appreciation events.
Thursday, June 15, 2017 was proclaimed Vito Mazza Salon and Spa Day by Mayor John McCormac during the community-wide Main Street party with food, music, gift bags, and more. The event, open to the public, was attended by clients, numerous Woodbridge businesses, community friends, employees past and present and the Mazza family.
"We're excited. I've had the honor to serve as leader of Vito Mazza Salon & Spa the past 23 years. We couldn't have done it without a great staff, loyal clients and community like Woodbridge. Our mission to provide outstanding service always has been the driving force and reason why we're celebrating 50 beautiful years!" says Vito Mazza Jr., President of Vito Mazza Salon & Spa. "When clients say it feels like family here at the salon it makes us smile...we are family!"
Vito Mazza Salon & Spa has been a beauty industry leader in Woodbridge, NJ for 50 years. Family owned and operated, the salon currently employs over 80 team members who specialize in hair and scalp wellness, thinning hair and medical hair loss, innovative salon services, spa treatments, advanced nail care, and hair removal.
For more information about Vito Mazza Salon & Spa, please visit www.vitomazza.com
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