About Us
Built on honesty, shaped by community, and driven by a passion for beautiful, healthy hair.
Who We Are
More Than a Salon — A Community
Lucia C Salon was founded on a simple but powerful belief: every guest deserves honesty, skill, and a space where they feel truly heard. What began as a shared vision between owners Lucia Cochran and Maria Belous has grown into one of Denville’s most trusted beauty destinations — a full-service salon built on relationships, not just appointments.
With over 35 years serving the Denville community, our story is one of continuous growth. From our early days building a loyal client base to today’s team of 15+ talented stylists, we have never stopped investing in education, technique, and the tools that help us deliver exceptional results. Our stylists receive ongoing training in the latest cutting, coloring, and treatment methods — because great hair is never finished learning.
We are proud to call this community home. Denville isn’t just where we work — it’s where we live, raise families, and build friendships. That sense of belonging shapes everything we do: the warm welcome at the door, the honest consultation before any service begins, and the care we put into every single appointment.
“From a quick trim to a full transformation, we create a welcoming space where you can relax, be heard, and leave feeling like the very best version of yourself.”
— Lucia Cochran & Maria Belous, Founders
What We Offer
Services
Thoughtfully crafted services, personalized for every guest.
Honest Consultations
We believe in telling the truth about what your hair can realistically achieve. Before any service begins, your stylist takes the time to fully understand your hair history, goals, and lifestyle — and gives you an honest, professional assessment grounded in care, not just sales.
Healthy Hair First
Beautiful hair starts with healthy hair. Every recommendation we make — from color formulas to smoothing treatments — is guided first by the long-term health of your strands. We never compromise your hair’s integrity for a quick result, because lasting beauty is the only kind we believe in.
Personalized Results
No two guests leave our salon with the same result — because no two guests have the same hair, lifestyle, or vision. We listen carefully before we begin, and we tailor every appointment to you specifically. A look crafted for your life is a look you’ll actually love every day.
Community Roots
For over 35 years, Denville has been our home and our heart. We are deeply proud of the relationships we’ve built here — with guests, neighbors, and the local community that has supported us every step of the way. Giving back to this place we love is not a strategy; it’s simply who we are.
Meet the Artists
Meet the Founders
passionate educators who built Lucia C Salon from the ground up — and never stopped raising the bar.
Owner & Educator
Lucia Cochran
Co-Founder · Owner · Master Educator
Lucia Cochran is the vision and heart behind Lucia C Salon. With decades of experience in precision cutting, color artistry, and advanced hair education, Lucia has built a reputation that extends well beyond Denville — she is known throughout the industry for her transformative results and her uncompromising commitment to honest, client-centered care.
Owner & Educator
Maria Belous
Co-Founder · Owner · Color Specialist
Maria Belous brings extraordinary energy, artistry, and warmth to everything she does at Lucia C Salon. As co-owner and educator, Maria is celebrated for her exceptional color work — from seamless balayage and lived-in highlights to bold transformations — and for her rare ability to translate a client’s vision into a look that genuinely suits their life.
