Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Where Something Blue meets your luxury style

Newtown Square, PA

Serving PA, NJ and DE

Service area

4.8

Praised by couples for:

Hair Styling

Bridal Makeup

Airbrush

I absolutely loved using Ooh La La Salon for the bridal, bridesmaids, and both mothers' hair and makeup! We had me (the bride), 5 bridesmaids, a flower girl, my mom and my mother in law getting hair and makeup done and everyone was ready in time and everyone was so happy with their hair and makeup results! I especially loved the trial process as well as the hair and makeup on the wedding day. A huge thank you to Ooh La La salon for making me feel like a beautiful bride on my wedding day!!!

Terry K.

5.0

My family and bridesmaids all went to this salon the morning of my wedding to get our hair and makeup done. They were fabulous!! All hair and makeup turned out great, everyone was super happy with the way they looked, including me! They took the time and made sure everyone was happy with the way their hair and makeup turned out. They were efficient and left us with plenty of time to go back to the hotel and get dressed for pictures. They made the morning stress free. Would highly recommend for all brides and bridesmaids.

Becca K.

5.0

Dawn Pietryka Smyth

OWNER

Ooh La La Salon at Ellis Preserve Bridal & Event Hair & Makeup | Newtown Square, PA Where Your “Something Blue” Begins in Style At Ooh La La Salon at Ellis Preserve, we specialize in bringing your bridal beauty vision to life. Nestled in the heart of Newtown Square, PA, our charming and historic boutique salon offers a warm, welcoming space where elegance and expertise meet. We offer both in-salon and on-location services, providing everything from glamorous transformations to timeless, elegant styles for hair and makeup. Our artists take pride in attention to detail and personalized service, working with you to create a customized look that enhances your natural beauty. Our goal is to make your once-in-a-lifetime experience as relaxing and seamless as possible. To ensure your day runs smoothly, we provide a detailed schedule tailored to you and your bridal party, allowing you to enjoy every moment without stress. From the first consultation to the final touch, our calm and professional presence is here to support you every step of the way. We offer premium hair extensions and customizable eyelash options, using only the highest-quality products in the industry. Whether you choose traditional or airbrush makeup application, our techniques are designed to leave you feeling flawless and photo-ready. * Custom bridal hair and makeup. * Airbrush and traditional makeup applications. * In salon only, bridal preview. (trial) * Luxury hair extensions and customizable lashes using top-tier brands. * On Location airbrush tanning. * A detailed, personalized timeline for you and your bridal party. Let Ooh La La Salon at Ellis Preserve be part of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration! We look forward to being a part of your special day and making it truly unforgettable! 📍 Serving Newtown Square and surrounding areas 💄 In-salon & on-location services available

Woman-owned Business

13+ years in business

Speaks English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Details

Beauty

Beauty Group Bookings

Hair Stylists

Hair Trials Available

Makeup

Airbrushed Makeup

Eyelash Extensions

Makeup Artists

Makeup Trials Available

On-Site Hair & Makeup

Spas

Facials

Waxing

Tanning

Spray Tan

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Meet the team

Dawn Pietryka Smyth

Owner

From a young age, I’ve been passionate about beauty especially bridal. Over the past 20 years in the industry, that passion has grown into a fulfilling career that has shaped me not only as a stylist but also as a person. While I continue to specialize in bridal hair and makeup, I’ve expanded my services to include custom hair extensions and a wide range of personalized beauty offerings. Thirteen years ago, I took a leap and turned my dream into reality by becoming my own boss and I haven’t looked back since. I’m committed to staying on top of the latest trends, techniques, and products to ensure every bride receives nothing less than perfection. I believe that no bride should walk away feeling anything short of absolutely stunning. With the support of my talented team, we’re here to make your special day seamless, stress-free, and truly unforgettable. Let us help you shine on your big day because you deserve to feel your most beautiful.

4.8

out of 5.0

21 reviews

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Terry K

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I absolutely loved using Ooh La La Salon for the bridal, bridesmaids, and both mothers' hair and makeup! We had me (the bride), 5 bridesmaids, a flower girl, my mom and my mother i...

n law getting hair and makeup done and everyone was ready in time and everyone was so happy with their hair and makeup results! I especially loved the trial process as well as the hair and makeup on the wedding day. A huge thank you to Ooh La La salon for making me feel like a beautiful bride on my wedding day!!!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Terry, We are so glad we could be a part of your special day! Thank you so much for the t...

houghtful review, and we wish you many, many, years of happiness! - The Ooh La La Team

Kelly E

We used Ooh La La salon for 6 bridesmaids’ hair, MOB makeup, and the bride’s H&MU. All of the services came out looking amazing. However, the wedding day timeline was very poorly...

planned by salon staff, resulting in 2 hours of lost time on the wedding day!!! We had written our target arrival time at the wedding venue in our salon contract, and the schedule was discussed in detail during the H&MU trial. We agreed the goal was to finish services 30 minutes before we needed to depart for the venue (only 15-20 min away, so we left extra buffer) and the salon’s scheduling coordinator told us what time to start services. You want H&MU to be as fresh as possible on your wedding day, so we were disappointed that all services were finished 2 hours before our planned departure for the venue. Even worse, the salon owner, Dawn, gave us 15 minutes notice that we needed to leave the salon earlier than planned. So, we were left with nowhere to go (we couldn’t get into our venue early and had driven a long way from home), and our H&MU was not nearly as fresh as we expected on the day of the wedding. I never would’ve agreed to the schedule that the salon owner imposed on the day of the wedding. Unfortunately, the salon hadn’t provided us anything in writing about the schedule, so we had no recourse. The bottom line is that our hair and makeup looked great when it was first finished, but the H&MU timeline is super important, and clients are completely dependent on the salon for this. Other salons can also do great H&MU and Ooh La La can’t be trusted to manage the schedule, so you’re better off using a different salon on your wedding day.

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re genuinely happy to hear that you loved the hair...

and makeup services. For clarity, your signed contract listed a 2:00 PM arrival time at the venue, and the salon was reserved for your party through 1:00 PM to allow time to wrap up and depart. All contracted services were completed at approximately 11:30 AM, which still provided ample time before your scheduled venue arrival. No one was asked to leave early. At 12:50 PM, I simply asked if I could begin cleaning up the trash, as the reserved salon time was ending at 1:00 PM. As an added courtesy, we allowed food to be ordered and brought into the salon, although this is normally reserved for parties who have booked the salon-rental experience. We also accommodated members of the party doing their own makeup and using a personal flat iron in the salon space; these arrangements had not been discussed with our bridal coordinator or me in advance and do present safety and liability considerations. We were glad to accommodate your group and keep the space available through the contracted end time. We hope you had a beautiful wedding day and wish you all the best. Warmly, Dawn Owner

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Becca K

My family and bridesmaids all went to this salon the morning of my wedding to get our hair and makeup done. They were fabulous!! All hair and makeup turned out great, everyone was ...

super happy with the way they looked, including me! They took the time and made sure everyone was happy with the way their hair and makeup turned out. They were efficient and left us with plenty of time to go back to the hotel and get dressed for pictures. They made the morning stress free. Would highly recommend for all brides and bridesmaids.

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Hi Becca, Thank you so much for the kind review! We are so honored to be apart of your spe...

cial day, and we are so happy you had such an amazing day. It was such a pleasure to do your wedding and we truly wish you a lifetime of happiness! - The Ooh La La Team

Stephanie L

THE BEST!! The hair and makeup team were absolutely incredible. Dawn and Victoria were amazing. They made my day so much better by being there and interacting with myself and my ...

bridesmaids. The hair stayed for the entire night! through all the dancing. The makeup lasted throughout the sweat and tears. I would never book anyone else.

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Thank you so much for the kind review Stephanie! We are so honored to be apart of your spe...

cial day, and we are so happy you had such an amazing day. It was such a pleasure to do your wedding and we truly wish you a lifetime of happiness! - The Ooh La La Team

Kimberly R

Dawn and her crew did such an amazing job for my wedding! Everyone’s hair looked stunning and we got tons of compliments. They were so great and accommodating. Came to my house the...

morning of my wedding and everything went went pretty quickly and smoothly although it was a crazy day. Can’t thank them enough!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Kimberly, It was such a pleasure to do your wedding! Thank you so much for the kind review...

. We were so honored you choose our team to be a part of your special day! We can't thank you enough. We wish you a lifetime of happiness! - The Ooh La La Team

Jamie-Lee S

Exceptional! I’ve been going to this salon for many years. I received SO SO SO many compliments from my wedding about my up do, my hair color, my makeup and my bridesmaids hair an...

d makeup. I cannot express how good their bridal services and salon are. They put so much detail into both the hair and makeup. We all looked amazing and we have Dawn and her team to thank. They are a 10/10 and I would HIGHLY recommend.

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

It was such a pleasure to do your wedding Jamie! Thank you for choosing us. We wish you ma...

ny years of happiness! - The Ooh La La team

Jill H

I had a facial rash pop up a couple of days before my wedding and I was SO nervous for how my makeup would look. Dawn and her team went above and beyond to make me look and feel be...

autiful. I wasn't able to do a hair and makeup trial before my wedding because of COVID, but Dawn still did my hair exactly the way I pictured it. My mom and maid of honor also looked beautiful. Can't recommend these ladies enough!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Thank you so much for the amazing review. We were so honored you choose our team to be a...

part of your special day! We can't thank you enough. You made one beautiful bride and we look forward to sharing your photos. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Bridget D

Could not ask for better hair and Make up for my wedding day for myself and bridal party absolutely amazing job!!!!

Jessica S

Ooh La La Salon did such a great job on mine and all my bridesmaids hair and make-up! They made sure all of us were completely dolled up and happy before walking down the aisle. ...

Dawn and Kim were super helpful leading up to the big day. They were always quick to get back to me with answers to my 10,000 questions. We had some complications during the planning process regarding where we'd be getting ready and Ooh La La was great about being flexible to go where we needed. At my hair and make-up trial, Dawn took numerous pictures of my hair and she was able to recreate the same amazing look the day of my wedding. I couldn't have loved it more! I also completely recommend the airbrush make-up that Vicki applied for me! It looked great, and lasted from morning til the end of the night (even through the summer heat). Everyone looked absolutely gorgeous and we have Ooh La La to thank for that!! Highly recommend these ladies for your big day!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Jessica Thank you so much for the kinds words and great review. We know that weddings can ...

be stressful and always try to make everything go as smooth as possible so that you can enjoy every minute. You looked so beautiful and so did your bridal party. We hope we exceeded your expectations. A referral is the greatest compliment you can give us, thank you for your trust We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness ! Cheers Thank you for Choosing Ooh La La "Where The Magic Happens"

Lindsey P

OMG! They were amazing. I worked with Dawn and Barb and they were more than my makeup and hair. When things needed to be re-arranged or moved at my venue they helped! They were tal...

king and chilling with my girls also as if we were best friends for years and years. Plus they know what they are doing, my hair and makeup were flawless! Also, Barb put little "Diamonds" in my hair and my girls hair that made it absolutely POP! I would have never thought of that. On top of all of this, my venue was a 2 hour drive for them and they had no problem at all with that! I also would like to note that one of my bridesmaids is a cancer survivor and my mother in law is a Brain Tumor Survivor; both women's hair has come in differently than before these situations and Barb was so incredible with her ability to do their hair! She was so thoughtful regarding the situation to.

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Hello Lindsy Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your special day. We love ...

doing weddings and obviously it shows. You looked amazing your party looked fabulous. Thanks so much for the kind words and great review. We hope you had an amazing day and honeymoon. A referral is the greatest compliment you can give us, thank you for your trust We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness ! Cheers Thank You For Choosing Ooh La La "Where The Magic Happens "

Jaime B

Soooo happy to have chosen Ooh La La. From trial to wedding day it was amazing! I worked with Vicky and she was fabulous. Able to get all of our hair done well and quickly and allo...

wed us some down time for the day which was awesome! My hair looked fantastic and made me feel beautiful. Recommended for ANY bride and bridal party!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Sorry we have not replied until now . We are so glad that you were happy with our services...

. It is clearly one of the most important days of your life and to make a bride and her bridal party feel so great is the best compliment . We hope you are enjoying your married life and wish you many years of love and happiness

Megan I

I can't say enough wonderful things about Ooh La La! They have never let me down when I had my hair styled for other occasions, which is why I chose them to style my hair on my wed...

ding day. I worked with Dawn throughout the process and everything went so smooth from beginning to end. For my hair trial, I brought pictures with me and had one style in mind that I was set on trying. She had ideas for how to accomplish what I wanted and she made me feel comfortable enough to speak up when there was something that I liked or something that I wanted changed. We worked great as a team and my hair looked amazing! The day of the wedding, Dawn styled my hair, as well as all 4 of my bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and mother of the groom. The girls brought pictures of what they liked and she made it come to life. Both moms were nervous about having their hair styled for personal reasons, but they both walked away loving their hair. Now that says something!!! Everyone's hair looked absolutely gorgeous! And I was so happy with how my wedding day hair looked. I felt like such a princess :) Thank you, Dawn, for helping me feel my absolute best on my wedding day! I highly recommend Dawn and the team at Ooh La La for your wedding!!!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Hi Megan Sorry we have not replied until now . We are so glad that you were happy with o...

ur services. It is clearly one of the most important days of your life and to make a bride and her bridal party feel so great is the best compliment . We hope you are enjoying your married life and wish you many years of love and happiness

Millie D

I worked with Dawn, and her assistant, for my wedding hair and makeup. They traveled into Philadelphia and did all 6 of my bridal party the morning of my wedding. Even with the ea...

rly morning start, 8am, she arrived on time and helped to set a calm, fun atmosphere. Dawn and her staff were very professional, organized, and talented. They easily took care of the hair and makeup for my 5 bridesmaids . I loved that they were flexible and willing to listen to the requests of my 5 bridesmaids. The Ooh La La Salon was wonderful for my mother. We had a last minute change of plans, and they were willing to squeeze my mother in for an appointment for an up-do the morning of our wedding. All the staff was kind, professional and flexible. I would definitely recommend this salon for wedding hair and makeup!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Hello Millie Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your special day. We love ...

doing weddings and obviously it shows. You were a beautiful bride and your party looked fabulous. Thanks so much for the kind words and great review. I hope you had an amazing day and honeymoon. We wish you many years of happiness,laughter and love as you start your new life together Warmest Regards Ooh La La Salon

Dana R

Ooh La La did the hair & make up for my Aunt's wedding, and our photographer recommended them as a great salon to use based on their professionalism. So when it came time to pick a...

Beauty Salon, the choice was simple. Our stylist was Victoria & she was amazing!! She came out to our hotel and did our hair and make up for myself, 4 bridesmaids and the 2 mothers. Our makeup was flawless all day & the foundation was so natural looking and weightless you couldn't tell we had make up on. Everybody's hair stayed the way it was styled all night and didn't fall out at all. Highly recommend this beauty salon for anyone looking for hair & make up.

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Hello Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your special day. We love doing w...

eddings and obviously it shows. Yo all looked wonderful and so happy Thanks so much for the kind words and great review. I hope you had an amazing day and honeymoon. We wish you many years of happiness,laughter and love as you start your new life together Warmest Regards Ooh La La Salon

Samantha R

Dawn and her team did an amazing job for me and my wedding party this past weekend. They came to the house and did the hair and makeup for the bridal party. They are punctual, prof...

essional and personable. We had an amazing experience and everyone looked amazing!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Hi Samantha It was a pleasure working with you and your bridal party, You all looked beaut...

iful. Thank you so much for the great review. We love what we do and want every exprience to be this great. Wishing you and your husband a lifetime of love, health, and happiness. Thank you for choosing Ooh La La

Jess P

Everyone looked amazing! You have to use Tonia, Diana, and Nadia for your wedding day. They came to our house and were nothing short of amazing!!

Janine B

Dawn (the owner) did hair and makeup for myself, my mom, my sister and my sister in law for my wedding on 4/23/16. She was fabulous! She came to the hotel which was so convenient f...

or us.She is very sweet and personable but professional as well. We got so many compliments on our hair and makeup. I would definitely recommend Dawn and Ooh La La Salon! Thanks again Dawn for making me feel beautiful on my big day! 😍

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Thank you so much for the great review. We truly love what we do and are so glad that it s...

hows in our work. Wedding are one of our favorite things We strive to make every bride feel like a princess on her wedding day. Cheers to you and many happy years

Anonymous

Very professional and nice. I told them a time the photographer was coming and they were finishes with all the girls a head of time. They will come to your house that made the mor...

ning much easier.

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Thank you so much for the great review. We truly love what we do and are so glad that it s...

hows in our work. We strive to make every bride feel like a princess on her wedding day. Cheers to you and many happy years

K M

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Kristy M

I had booked Ooh La La for hair and makeup this past Saturday (May 14, 2016) for myself, whole bridal party, mother, grandmother and mother in law. I have never used make up befor...

e this day and cant honestly say I was blown away with how amazing Vickie did on my make up. Dawn whom worked on my hair did an amazing job. I showed her two pictures and told her some other things I would like to add and she was able to make me truly feel like a princess. Dawn and Vickie and the whole crew at Ooh La La are amazing and once you step foot in the salon you will feel like you have known everyone forever! If I could I would give Ooh La La 100 star rating. If you are having trouble or even doubting coming to this salon I can personally say you wont regret it!!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Hi Kristi Thank you so much for the great review. We truly love what we do and are so glad...

that it shows in our work. We strive to make every bride feel like a princess on her wedding day. Cheers to you and many happy years

Jennifer M

I found Ooh La La Salon & Spa at a bridal expo several months before my wedding. I made an appoitment to have my hair colored and to see if I enjoyed the salon, as we all know how ...

hard it is find that one salon you are comfortable in. Dawn (the owner) was excellent!!! She made me feel comfortable and did such a fantastic job on my color and cut, I continued business with her and booked my wedding party. My hair trial went smooth, Showed her a few pictures of what I was interested in and she made it happen. The other stylist in the salon are excellent and friendly. They also have the best shampoo girl around!! Summer is a godess!!! I wanted longer hair for my special day so Dawn suggested a local store to get human hair extensions. My hair turned out so good people are still talking about it. I also like the extensions she recommended becuase they are easy for me to put in myself. The price was really good also. I also had my make up and my wedding parties make up done here. They made us look natural. I inquired about airbrush make up and ended up getting it.. LOVED IT! made my pictures look fantastic!!! I highly recommend booking your wedding with Ooh La La Salon & Spa in Boothwyn, you won't be disappointed!

Response from Ooh La La Salon At Ellis Preserve

Hello Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your special day. We love doing w...

eddings and obviously it shows. You were a beautiful bride and your party looked fabulous. Thanks so much for the kind words and great review. I hope you had an amazing day and honeymoon. We wish you many years of happiness,laughter and love as you start your new life together Warmest Regards Ooh La La Salon

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3831 West Chester Pike, Mary Lyons Cottage, Newtown Square, PA

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(610) 485-7500

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