You voted, we tallied. Here are the results for (201) Magazine’s Best of Bergen Readers’ Poll Health and Beauty categories.
Best of Bergen 2023 winners
See winners in each of the categories below.
To view winners in all four categories, click here.
Alternative/Complementary Medicine Service
Pema Chen Acupuncture
40 N. Van Brunt St., #29, Englewood; (201) 431-5066, pemachenacu.com
Finalists
- Optimal Health Family Chiropractic, Park Ridge
- Chiro Health Spa, Ramsey
- EMERGE COUNSELING CENTEr, Ridgewood
Barber Shop
Willow Street Barber Shop
29 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill; (201) 503-9330, willowstreetbarbershop.com
Finalists
- The Grooming Cove, Hasbrouck Heights
- The Shave Bar & Barbershop, Hillsdale
- Tano’s Barbershop, Lyndhurst
Blowout
Changing Heads Salon
121 Paris Ave., Northvale; (201) 768-6468, changingheads.com
Finalists
- Elite Salon & Spa, Hasbrouck Heights
- House of Beauty, Woodcliff Lake
- Mania Hair Studio, Park Ridge
CBD/Cannabis Store
Ascend Cannabis Recreational and Medical Dispensary
174 Route 17, Rochelle Park; (973) 370-3150, letsascend.com
Finalists
- Hemp & Honey, Edgewater
- Greenhaus Boutique, Fort Lee
- SunMed, Rochelle Park
Colorist
Kayla Press Sagliocca of Changing Heads Salon
121 Paris Ave., Northvale; (201) 768-6468, changingheads.com
Finalists
- Marta Mehlmann of Elite Salon & Spa, Hasbrouck Heights
- Brielle Coppola of House of Beauty, Ho-Ho-Kus
- Jackie Timpone of Mania Hair Studio, Park Ridge
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Center
The Breslow Center For Plastic Surgery In Paramus
1 W. Ridgewood Ave #110, Paramus; (201) 571-6685, breslowmd.com
Finalists
- BAXT CosMedical Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology Laser Surgery Center, Paramus
- Skin & Laser Center of NJ, Ramsey
- Beautay Beauty Bar, Edgewater
Dental Services
Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
East Building, 250 Old Hook Road, Suite 202, Westwood; (201) 664-5656, bergenoralsurgery.com
Finalists
- Broadway Dental Associates PA, Westwood
- Riverside Oral Surgery
- Malki Dental, River Edge
Facials
Elite Salon & Spa, Hasbrouck Heights
South 65, 2802, NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights; (201) 288-3136, elitehairstudio.com
Finalists
- Araya Rebirth Spa, Ridgewood
- Solimar Day Spa, Park Ridge
- The Fountain Spa, Ramsey
Fitness Center/Gym
Fit Club
240 W. Crescent Ave., Suite B, Allendale; (201) 818-8818, trainatfitclub.com
Finalists
- Valley Health LifeStyles at the Valley Center for Health and Wellness, Mahwah
- Vision Fitness and Performance, Franklin Lakes
- Maven Center, Paramus
Fitness Studio (Yoga, Barre, Pilates, etc.)
The Bar Method
91 Vervalen St., Closter; (201) 297-7449, barmethod.com
Finalists
- Club Pilates, Emerson
- Release Yoga Studio, Hillsdale
- Fire Shaper, Tenafly
Hair Salon
Changing Heads Salon
121 Paris Ave., Northvale; (201) 768-6468, changingheads.com
Finalists
- Elite Salon & Spa, Hasbrouck Heights
- 5 Salon & Spa, Fort Lee
- Craft and Theory, Ho-Ho-Kus
Local Pharmacy
JTL Pharmacy
191 Main St., Little Ferry; (201) 641-7200
Finalists
- Haworth Apothecary, Haworth
- Rock Ridge Pharmacy, Glen Rock
- Jay’s Pharmacy, Oradell
Makeup Artist
Besarta Dedushaj of Changing Heads Salon
121 Paris Ave., Northvale; (201) 768-6468, changingheads.com
Finalists
- Naomy Jimenez of House of Beauty, Ho-Ho-Kus
- Amaril Florez of Neiman Marcus, Paramus
- Jillian Babcock of Makeup by Jillian B., Park Ridge
Massage
Zen Massage Center
938 Spring Valley Road, Maywood; (201) 757-0070, zenmassagecenter.com
Finalists
- Solimar Day Spa, Park Ridge
- The Fountain Spa, Ramsey
- The Fountain Spa, Hackensack
Medical Services
The Valley Hospital
223 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood; (201) 447-8000, valleyhealth.com
Finalists
- Englewood Health, Englewood
- Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack
- Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck
Men’s Hair Stylist
Bob Press of Changing Heads Salon
121 Paris Ave., Northvale; (201) 768-6468, changingheads.com
Finalists
- Marta Mehlmann of Elite Salon & Spa, Hasbrouck Heights
- Iryna Grzywniak of Nuée Hair Studio, Paramus
- Evan Vidal of The Shave Bar & Barbershop, Hillsdale
Nail Salon
Elite Salon & Spa
South 65, 2802, NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights; (201) 288-3136, elitehairstudio.com
Finalists
- Solimar Day Spa, Park Ridge
- Coco Nails & Spa, River Vale
- Pamper & Polish Day Spa, Woodcliff Lake
Personal Trainer
Richie Carney of Fit Club Strength & Conditioning
240 W. Crescent Ave., Suite B, Allendale; (201) 818-8818, trainatfitclub.com
Finalists
- Christopher Basso of Vision Fitness and Performance, Franklin Lakes
- Maryelizabeth Carter of Underground Trainers, Rutherford
- Devon Kirk of Life Time Athletic, Montvale
Spa Services
Elite Salon & Spa
South 65, 2802, NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights; (201) 288-3136, elitehairstudio.com
Finalists
- Solimar Day Spa, Park Ridge
- Araya Rebirth Spa, Ridgewood
- Pamper & Polish Day Spa, Woodcliff Lake
Spin/Cycle/Treadmill Studio
Elevate Stair Climb
76 Schraalenburgh Road, Unit 4, Harrington Park; (201) 357-7284, elevatestairclimb.com
FinalistsFinalists
- CycleBar, Wyckoff
- CYCLEBAR, Montvale
- SanityCycle, Franklin Lakes
Tanning
Glow Commando
Saddle Brook; (201) 566-6578, glowcommando.co
Finalists
- House of Beauty, Woodcliff Lake
- On The Go Glow
- La Sunset Tan, Ramsey
Tattoo Studio
7 Souls Tattoo
2 E. Main St., Ramsey; (201) 818-1300, 7soulstattoo.com
Finalists
- Starlight Tattoo, Rochelle Park
- Lola’s Tattoo Shop, Bogota
- Handsome Devil Tattoo Company, Saddle Brook
Waxing Services
Elite Salon & Spa
South 65, 2802, NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights; (201) 288-3136, elitehairstudio.com
Finalists
- The Wax Fairy, Lyndhurst
- Christy K Brows and Wax Lounge, Cresskill
- Afterglow by Mel, Lyndhurst
Women’s Hair Stylist
Marta Mehlmann OF Elite Salon & Spa
South 65, 2802, NJ-17, Hasbrouck Height; (201) 288-3136, elitehairstudio.com
Finalists
- Kayla Press Sagliocca of Changing Heads Salon, Northvale
- Iryna Grzywniak of Nuée Hair Studio, Paramus
- Brielle Coppola of House of Beauty, Ho-Ho-Kus
How we determined the Best of Bergen winners
- There were two rounds of voting.
- The first round, voting by nomination, started Oct. 10 and ended on Oct. 28, 2022.The second round featured the top 7 nominations from the first round in a head-to-head vote that started on Dec. 12, 2022 and ended Jan. 12, 2023. Voters were allowed one vote per category, per person, per round.
- Finalists are listed in their order of finish.
To view winners in all four categories, click here.