Hair Salon & Hair Color Studio in Middletown, DE

This salon is so nice and welcoming! Brandy did such a good job! she talked me through everything, made sure to stay in my price range, and was so sweet and personable!! And she killed it with my hair!

Lyndsie Williams

I saw Donna today and LOVED everything she did to my hair- she was so thorough and added lots of dimension and volume to my hair! Highly recommend seeing her if your hair is in need of a refresh!

kristin lindner

I cannot recommend this salon, specifically the stylist, Lily, enough! I had a crazy mishap happen at a different salon that totally crushed my self esteem. Lily answered the phone when I called and told me they would be able to fix me right up! Lily took lots of time to check my hair for damage from the past salon as well as do a scalp check to make sure my hair and scalp could handle being fixed. After lots of great discussion we went forward. I cried after leaving because of how happy I was. Every stylist was so...

Mikayla Long

Eryn was lovely! Tried the Dazzle Dry nails! Look amazing but will wait to see how long they last :)

Dawn Riley

I’ve been going to Sarah for some time now and every single time I leave her chair I feel confident, comfortable and in love with my hair! I couldn’t recommend her more! As a ginger I’ve always struggled getting my hair done and trusting my stylist but Sarah has completely changed this for me by her comfort, skill and effort to make sure I’m always comfortable and heard in her chair!!! She is absolutely the best!!!

Julia Hutchinson

Confidence Curated.
Beauty Elevated.

At Elayne James Salon & Hair Color Studio, our mission is to empower confidence and elevate beauty through exceptional care, personalized expertise, and transformative experiences.

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What to Expect at Elayne James

We believe beauty begins with confidence—and confidence begins with trust.

Our mission is to help you look and feel your absolute best every day through a highly personalized salon experience tailored just for you. From expert consultations to customized service plans and prescriptive at-home care, everything we do is designed with you in mind.

Elayne James became a reality when we opened our doors in October 2005. Our vision has always been to create a culture centered on "making people feel confident and beautiful from head to toe, inside and out."

As a company, our hope is that every time you walk through our doors, you feel completely seen, heard, and genuinely cared for... forever.

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POPULAR SERVICES WE OFFER

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We’ve curated a comprehensive menu of services designed to meet your beauty needs—effortlessly and exceptionally. From minimal service needs to full-service self-care experiences, our al a carte offerings are tailored to help you look and feel your absolute best. We are a Full Service Salon providing your beauty treatments from Head To Toe.

Service Menu

Haircutting & Precision Hair Design
Custom Hair Color services
Multi-methods of Hair Extension services
Smoothing & repair treatments | Natural Hair Biotin
Premier Nail Services
Brow & Lash services
Special Occassion Hair & Makeup
Head Spa Services & Scalp Care services

OUR TEAM

Our team is committed to ongoing education, premium product partnerships, and creating an atmosphere that blends professionalism with genuine connection. You’re not just receiving a service, you’re stepping into an environment with dedicated professionals who value kindness, personal connection, passionate artistry, and your unique beauty journey.

Get to know our team and discover the perfect match for you.