ABOUT US
Mirror & Mantel is a warm, sun-filled boutique hair salon located in Center City Philadelphia opened in 2012 by Hairstylist Katie Cooke.
Her mission was to create a studio space that was comfortable and inviting to visitors, committed to natural and local product lines, and most importantly—one that provided their clientele with creative stylists who are experts in their craft.
At Mirror & Mantel, all our hairstylists are skilled at both styling and coloring. Thanks to their experience as industry educators, we’ve created a collaborative, forward-thinking atmosphere that’s totally unpretentious—one of our top goals! You can be confident you’ll leave every visit feeling and looking your absolute best.
When you visit us at Mirror & Mantel, we want you to feel as welcome as you would in a friend’s home. We truly believe that feeling at ease in our salon helps you express exactly what you want, ensuring you leave completely satisfied!
PRESS
“We asked for a style that wouldn’t require a lot of upkeep. Palange divided our wet hair into quadrants and whittled each one, creating subtle layers all around. She rough-dried our hair, and our formerly dense mop swung effortlessly. $65.”
— INSTYLE Magazine, NOVEMBER 2013
Kelly Palange, Cut
“Most of us don’t have two hours to devote to styling every morning. That’s why we so appreciate owner Katie Cooke’s approach at this salon. Tell her about your time constraints, what products you actually use (even if that number is zero), and your proficiency with a blow-dryer, then sit back as she designs a cut that will always land just right, without a daily fight.”
— InStyle Magazine, Beauty Black Book, Haircut
“Stacks of dog-eared magazines and cluttered work stations are de riguer at most salons. Opt for a more streamlined look at Mirror & Mantel, Katie Cooke’s tucked-away salon that’s far too charming to be kept secret. She set out to create an atmosphere that feels like home (minimal white interior, flowery coffee mugs). Her reasoning? The more comfortable you feel, the more you’ll say — and get — what you really want.”
— Daily Candy, Beauty
“What: Essential oils and herbs (think rosemary and lavender) are custom mixed to remove buildup and strengthen strands ($15-$25); add one to any cut or styling service.
Why: Your noggin needs a massage before the holiday whirl begins.”
— Daily Candy, Apothecary Hair and Scalp Treatments
“Whether it’s men’s or women’s cuts or colorful HotHeads extensions, M&M delivers the goods in a sweet, down-to-earth fashion.”
— Citysearch Philadelphia, Best of 2013, Best Haircut
PRODUCTS
When choosing products to carry at Mirror & Mantel, I am always looking for a balance between two things: how the product benefits our clients’ hair and how it impacts our environment.
We are dedicated to only carrying product lines, from coloring to styling, that are vegan and cruelty-free with a focus on products made locally and in the USA. All of our products are environmentally responsible; they are free of sulfates, parabens, and chemicals that can be harmful to our bodies and the environment.
Davines
Davines wants to encourage people to take care of themselves, the environment in which they live and work, what they love. For us, sustainability has to do with the responsibility we feel for ourselves, the people we work with, our customers, the world in which we live and work.
KEUNE
Keune is a third-generation family-owned global company located in Soest, Netherlands. We source the highest quality ingredients and manufacture our products with you in mind. Our color, care, styling, and grooming products are designed for all people and hair types. We invite you to try our products; we made something just for you.
Innersense
Clean chemistry, radical transparency and a commitment to the environment are our promises to you. This means no parabens, silicones, sulfates, synthetic fragrances or questionable ingredients.
Pulp Riot
Vegan, animal cruelty-free, paraben-free
Kevin Murphy
Born from the same philosophy as skincare, Kevin Murphy products are weightlessly designed to deliver performance, strength, and longevity. They choose to work with companies that use micro-cultivation, organic growing practices, or ecologically sound wild harvesting techniques to ensure that the entire product line is of the very highest, natural quality.
CULT + KING
All of our decisions are based around three things; defending the planet, supporting independent salons and barbershops, and making people look rad without poisoning them in the process.
Bixby Combs
An iconic collection of handcrafted combs and sunglasses carved from ZYL sheets.
Evo Brushes
evo tools are fsc approved and made with responsibly sourced wood making them good for your hair and the planet.
Ergo brushes
ERGO Styling Tools exists to create hair styling tools that are easier to use, ergonomically friendly to the body and deliver longer lasting shiny hair.