Keeping Philadelphia looking great since the late 1800’s

The Sulimay family has been keeping Philadelphia looking great since the late 1800’s when Antonio Sulimay and his wife Elizabetta came over from Italy.

He became a Barber in Philadelphia. Then their son Anthony Sulimay opened Tony’s Barbershop in Swampoodle at 29th & Lehigh in the early 1900’s. Anthony Sulimay and his wife Catherine had 18 children. Many of them became Hairstylists and Barbers. Then, in 1963, their son Jim Sulimay opened Jimmy Sulimay’s Barbershop at 24th & Brown, in Fairmount. Jimmy and his wife Carol had four children of their own children; only one of which became involved in the Industry as a career. During the year of 1996, their daughter Tara joined her father, and together they converted his one chair Barbershop into a space for both men and women. In 2015, Tara opened Sulimay’s Studio on Main, located on Main Street in Manayunk. In 2019, Tara opened Sulimay’s Salon & Barbering Studio located around 24th & Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia’s Art Museum Area.

Now joined by her Daughter Cianna, along with an amazing and talented team they are going strong! Five generations later Sulimay’s has become a respected Philadelphia household name as leaders in the industry.

This is it TV!

Sulimay’s Owner Tara Sulimay Acosta being featured on This is it TV

Sulimay's Fairmount

Meet Our Team

Meet Tara

Owner

Tara is the owner of both Sulimay’s Fairmount and Sulimay’s Manayunk Locations. Tara is a Master Stylist, Colorist and Barber. She loves the versatility of all things behind the chair and her experience has taken her to the Master level.

Meet Tara

Owner

Tara is the owner of both Sulimay’s Fairmount and Sulimay’s Manayunk Locations. Tara is a Master Stylist, Colorist and Barber. She loves the versatility of all things behind the chair and her experience has taken her to the Master level. Bridal Styling is a love of hers also. Tara is a graduate of Jean Madeline Aveda Institute. She has also studied at Vidal Sassoon. She has mastery certifications in Sassoon’s Creative Cutting, Brazilian Blowout, Rejuvenol Keratin, Hot Heads Extensions, Matrix Master Colorist program, Lavish Lash Extensions & Temptu Airbrush Makeup. Tara is an educator and has taught her craft onstage as well as in collaborative education with other salons. She’s had the opportunity of being backstage in NYC Fashion week which inspired her to co-chair Manayunk’s first Fashion Show. She’s been featured in Philadelphia Style Magazine as well as in Manayunk Magazine. She also Styles on set for television and other events. She has brought together an amazing group of like minded Stylists & Barbers and created the Sulimay’s team.

Specializes in
•Haircutting
•Barbering
•Custom Color
•Highlights
•Balayage
•Brazilian Blowout
•Bridal Team Member

Meet Sharon

Master Stylist/Barber

Sharon has been making men & women look great for many years. To her, nothing is more rewarding than making people look and feel their best. And as a Master Stylist, Sharon always takes great pride in her work and loves to create a amazing styles, classic or trendy.

Meet Sharon

Master Stylist/Barber

Sharon has been making men & women look great for many years. To her, nothing is more rewarding than making people look and feel their best. And as a Master Stylist, Sharon always takes great pride in her work and loves to create a amazing styles, classic or trendy. Our guests can always be sure that Sharon will take care of all of their hair needs. Sharon is Brazilian Blowout Certified. Sharon has amazing Barbering skills as well as that of a Stylist. Schedule in advance to book with her.

Specializes in
•Haircutting
•Barbering
•Custom Color
•Blowouts
•Highlights
•Brazilian Blowout
•Facial waxing

Meet Sarah

Master Stylist/Barber

Sarah has been a Stylist since 2005. She specializes in hair coloring, highlights, gray coverage, dimensional color and custom haircuts as well as barbering.  

Fun Fact: Sarah was born and raised in Fairmount and has settled down with her husband and daughter in East Falls. 

Meet Sarah

Master Stylist/Barber

Sarah has been behind the chair since 2005 and is a graduate of the Jean Madeline Aveda Institute. Sarah is not only an extremely talented Master Stylist, Colorist, & Makeup Artist, she is truly a Lady Barber. She is certified in Brazilian Blowout, Hotheads extensions and in Temptu Airbrush. Sarah can be found at Sulimay's Fairmount on Tuesday's, Thursday's, Friday's and in Manayunk on Saturdays. Come check her out and you will keep coming back!

Meet Cianna

Senior Stylist

Cianna is the manager and Senior Stylist at Sulimays Fairmount location. She is an extensions specialist (K-tips, weft and tape ins). She is also specializes in blonding, dimensional color, balayage/highlights, Brazilian Blowouts, custom haircuts, barbering & skin fades. 

Meet Debbie

Coordinator

Debbie is the coordinator at Sulimay’s Fairmount location. She has been a working in the industry for most of her career and a part the Sulimay’s team for many years. If ever you have any questions at all this is who you go to.

Meet Debbie

Coordinator
Debbie is the coordinator at Sulimay’s Fairmount location. She has been a working in the industry for most of her career and a part the Sulimay’s team for many years. Aside from handling our appointments and scheduling she really does a lot to make sure the studio runs smoothly. Her goal is to make sure that you have a 5 star experience at Sulimay’s Art Museum Area location. Being a Fairmount native she is such a great source of information both new and old. If ever you have any questions at all this is who you go to.

Meet Jennifer

Master Stylist/barber

Jennifer is an extremely talented Stylist and Colorist. She specializes in gray coverage, dimensional color, highlighting, haircutting for men and women, Brazilian Blowouts and Jen’s signature brush set blowout.  Fun fact: Jen was born and raised in South Philly and has been behind the chair since the 90’s. 

Meet Jennifer

Master Stylist/Barber

Jennifer is an extremely talented Stylist and Colorist. Her experience and skill level is top notch. She loves being behind the chair. Jennifer gives an amazing Brush-set Blowout. Her Cutting, Coloring and her Finishing Skills show her passion and the love she has for being behind the chair. She is certified in Brazilian Blowout and loves to change people's lives by changing their hair texture for the better. Balayage, Fioliage and Hilight placement is a specialty for Jen. When you leave her chair, you will look and feel amazing!

Specializes in
•Haircutting
•Barbering
•Custom Color
•Blowouts
•Balayage
•Highlights
•Brazilian Blowout

Meet Tiffanie

Senior Stylist/Barber

Tiffanie has been in the industry since 2015. She truly is a passionate and creative Stylist. She is certified in Brazilian Blowout and in Goldwell’s Blonde Bombshell.

Meet Tiffanie

Senior Stylist/Barber

Tiffanie has been in the industry since 2015. She truly is a passionate and creative Stylist. This fun loving west coast girl loves doing Balayage, Color placement, tackling grey coverage and haircutting for both women and men. She is certified in Brazilian Blowout and in Goldwell’s Blonde Bombshell. She is located at Sulimay’s Fairmount and Manayunk locations.

Specializes in
•Haircutting
•Barbering
•Balayage
•Blondes
•Custom Color
•Highlighting
•Blowouts
•Formal Styling
•Brazilian Blowout

Meet Katrina

Master Stylist/Barber

Katrina is a very passionate and talented Stylist and Barber. She is constantly continuing her growth in the industry, with being very active in education and always building and expanding on her already abundant skill sets.

Meet Katrina

Master Stylist/Barber

Katrina is a very passionate and talented stylist and barber. She is constantly continuing her growth in the industry, with being very active in education and always building and expanding on her already abundant skill sets.Katrina is an experienced colorist with a wide ranged palette. Working with any client to ensure they get the exact color they desire is a high priority of Katina’s. Along with being a skilled colorist, she is also certified in Brazilian Blowout and would love to give you the silky, shiny, smooth hair of your dreams! Book with Katrina today for a hairstyle you’re bound to fall in love with!

Specializes in
•Haircutting
•Barbering
•Balayage
•Blondes
•Highlights
•Custom Color
•Brazilian Blowout Certified •Extension Specialist
•Bridal Team Member

Meet Kaitlyn

Senior Stylist / Master barber

Kaitlyn is an incredible Barber, Hair Cutter, Stylist, Makeup Artist, and Facial/Brow Wax Artist. She certified in Brazilian Blowout and Coco Marie hand tied extensions. Fun fact: Kaitlyn is from Florida and loves adventure and traveling with her family. 

Meet Kaitlyn

Senior Stylist / Master barber
Kaitlyn is an incredible barber, hair cutter, stylist, and facial / brow wax artist. She is certified in Brazilian Blowouts and Coco Marie hand tied extensions. Specializes in •Haircutting •Barbering •Blowouts •Waxing •Brazilian Blowout •Custom Color

Meet Bobbie

Master Stylist

Growing up around the industry and being a fourth generation Hairstylist, hairstyling & makeup artistry has always been a passion of hers. Making someone feel confident and beautiful is what drives me and humbles Bobbie in this business.

Meet Bobbi

Senior Stylist/Sr. Barber

Growing up around the industry and being a fourth generation hairstylist, hairstyling & makeup artistry has always been a passion of hers. Making someone feel confident and beautiful is what drives me and humbles me in this business.

Specializes in
•Haircutting
•Barbering
•Balayage
•Custom Color
•Blowouts
•Barbering
•Bridal
•Makeup Artistry
•Bridal Team Member

Meet Jacqulyn

Senior Stylist

She is a Senior Stylist that specializes in color, highlights, balayage and haircutting. She can be found behind the chair at SULIMAY’S Fairmount and Manayunk locations.

Meet Patrick

Junior Barber

Pat has a passion for the industry. His focus is mainly one barber style hair cutting and skin fades. Fun fact: Patrick is a skateboarder that grew up in West Chester and enjoys hanging with his wife and dog. 

Meet Shanya

Senior Stylist/Barber

Shanya is a natural talent. She specializes in blondes, balayage, highlights, blowouts, formal styling as well as custom haircutting and barbering. She works at both Sulimay’s Fairmount and Manayunk locations. Fun fact: Shanya is from Florida and owned her own business there. 

Meet Juliette

Senior Stylist/Barber

Juliette has a strong passion for her craft. She specializes in balayage, dimensional color, hair cutting, razor cutting, barbering and tape-in extensions. Fun fact: Juliette is from Boston, lived in France and speaks fluent French. 

Meet Claire

assistant

Claire is an assistant at SULIMAY’S Fairmount and Manayunk locations. She is starting her journey in our industry and she is eager to learn and excited to see where her career takes her.

Meet Julia

assistant

Julia assists our team in many different ways. From scheduling our guests to contributing to our social media to assisting our Makeup Artists and Stylists she keeps us on point. She is incredibly creative, talented and fun!

Meet Makayla

assistant

Makayla is an assistant and new talent at Sulimay’s Manayunk location. She specializes in haircutting,  highlights, hair color, formal style and blowouts as well as barbering.

MEet Our

Apprentices

Nick

Apprenctice

As an important part of our team, our apprentices are here to make sure your experience with us is excellent! They will customize your shampoo experience so that it’s perfect for you and make sure that all your needs are met. You may occasionally find them hanging out with you and your Stylist or Barber during your service as your professional explains what they are doing to your hair. This creates a fun learning experience for everyone. They are also amazing at keeping the Studio space organized and tidy as well as assisting their team to help keep everyone running on time. We understand that our guests time is valuable and our goal is to keep a smooth running schedule .

Sulimay's Policy

  • A credit card must be kept on file in order to schedule. All information is kept secure with in the processing system.
  • All cancellations must be made more than 48 hours in advance.
  • All chemical cancellations must be made more than 48 hours in advance to avoid any reservation charges.
  • If you cancel within 24 hours you’ll be held accountable for 50% of your scheduled services that will be charged to your card on file. 
  • If you do not show up for your services or cancel day of,  you’ll be held responsible for 100% of your scheduled services charges to your card on file. 
  • If you feel that you need a modification to your service,  we allow one week to be notified and it is our policy to allow the stylist that you were originally with make modification. 
  • No refunds will be issued unless given the opportunity to correct the concern of the guest.
  • We reserve time specifically for you and we respectfully ask that you provide us with enough time in advance to fill that appointment time
    Thank you for understanding. 

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The Sulimay family has been keeping Philadelphia looking great since the late 1800’s. We’re excited to do the same for you!

Our Hours

MON

closed

TUE

10:00am - 8:00pm

WED

10:00am - 8:00pm

THU

10:00am - 8:00pm

FRI

9:00am - 9:00pm

SAT

9:00am - 4:00pm

SUN

private appointments