Dream hair becomes nothing short of reality at the new, creative salon that is With Love Mary. Mary Ott, owner of the salon, has had a passion for hair since the age of 19 and credits her dedication to the ethics instilled in her by her family. Ott's parents were first-generation Americans originally from Syria, and while her sisters opted for more traditional college routes, Ott wanted to try her hand at something different. “I've always wanted to identify a way to give back and help others, to show and share my family values on a larger scale. With Love Mary is my way of doing so,” says Ott.
The team at With Love Mary consists of four talented stylists aiming to give Valley residents a “hair home” where they can feel comfortable and express themselves with a lifestyle of color that goes beyond just hair. With Love Mary has an extensive menu of hair services, but their most popular services are based around creative colors, balayage and up-styles. Ott has been in the industry for 14 years, and has been creative coloring and balayaging for nine. “The first time that I did a vivid color, it really took hold of me. That's when I discovered the artist in me and looked at the hair as a canvas; that I was painting a picture. I consider it to be wearable art,” says Ott. The atmosphere of the salon is rich with positivity and acceptance, and radiates creativity. “I'm such a lover, and I put my all in what I do. Whenever I would post a picture of my work, I would sign it as #WithLoveMary. It became second nature to me,” she says.
“Despite this, it was never an idea to name my salon With Love Mary until a client suggested it. Because the saying embodied my passion, it only felt right. It's who I am.”
1529 Hanover Ave., Allentown | 610.440.4350 | withlovemary.com
