Walk into A.F. Bennett Salon & Wellness Spa on New Dorp Lane and you’ll notice something that’s hard to put your finger on at first. It’s the calm confidence of the people behind the chairs. It’s the way a stylist reads your hair before they ever pick up a pair of shears. It’s the sense that you’re in genuinely expert hands. That feeling isn’t an accident. It’s the result of decades of training, mentorship, and a standard set at the very top by Frank Bennett, and passed down to every stylist who works here on Staten Island.
A Master Hair Colorist’s Legacy Built on Craft
Frank Bennett is the expert’s expert. As A.F. Bennett’s Hair Coloring Director and a Master Hair Colorist, Frank has spent his career refining a craft that most people don’t realize is equal parts artistry and science. Color is chemistry. Cutting is geometry. Reading a guest’s hair, its texture, its history, its underlying tone, is a skill that takes years to develop and a lifetime to master.
Rather than keep that knowledge to himself, Frank has done something far more valuable for our guests: he’s built it into a hands-on training program that shapes every stylist who joins our team. His decades of experience aren’t locked away behind one chair. They’re woven into the way the entire salon works.
Why Every Chair at Our Staten Island Salon Delivers Expert Results
A lot of salons build their reputation around a single “star” stylist. We think that’s the wrong model. When your salon depends on one person, your experience depends on their availability, their schedule, and their mood on any given day.
At A.F. Bennett, the goal has always been different. Frank’s mission has been to raise the level of every stylist so that excellence isn’t a matter of luck or booking the “right” person. It’s the standard across the board. When you sit down in any chair at A.F. Bennett, you’re benefiting from the same foundational training, the same eye for detail, and the same commitment to results.
Meet the Master Stylists Trained by Anne and Frank Bennett
The strength of our team shows in how long they stay. Many of our master stylists have been with A.F. Bennett for well over a decade, and some since we opened our Staten Island doors in 1998. In an industry known for turnover, that kind of loyalty tells you something. These are professionals who found a place that invests in them, challenges them, and lets them do their best work.
Every one of our master stylists has been certified and trained by Anne and Frank Bennett personally. That’s not a marketing line, it’s how the salon actually operates. New talent is mentored directly, learning not just technique but the philosophy behind it: attentive care, personalized service, and a refusal to rush.
Ongoing Education: Always Learning, Always Evolving
Great stylists never stop being students. Hair trends shift, techniques advance, and new products and technologies arrive every season. Our team continues their education year after year, staying current with the latest developments in cutting, coloring, and treatment so that what you get at A.F. Bennett reflects both timeless fundamentals and modern innovation.
This is the balance that sets us apart. We honor the classic craft that Frank has spent decades perfecting, while making sure our stylists are fluent in the trends and techniques guests are asking for today. Old-school mastery, up-to-date execution.
What A.F. Bennett’s Expert Team Means for You
When you book with A.F. Bennett, you’re not gambling on whether you’ll get someone talented. You’re tapping into a lineage. Every stylist carries forward the training, the standards, and the care that Frank and Anne have spent their careers building. Whether it’s a precision cut, a color correction, a balayage, or a treatment to bring damaged hair back to life, you’re getting the benefit of a whole team that was, quite literally, trained by the best.
That’s the A.F. Bennett difference. Not one expert, but a room full of them, all pointed at the same goal: making sure you leave looking and feeling your absolute best.
Conclusion:
Behind every great salon is a great teacher. At A.F. Bennett, that’s Frank Bennett, whose decades of mastery live on in a team of stylists he and Anne have trained, mentored, and inspired. When you choose A.F. Bennett, you’re choosing more than a haircut or a color. You’re choosing a legacy of craft that Staten Island has trusted for years, and a team dedicated to carrying it forward for years to come.
Ready to experience the difference for yourself? Book your appointment today at afbennett.com or call 718-979-9000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to book with Frank Bennett to get expert color?
No. Frank has personally trained every stylist on our team, so his expertise is reflected in every chair. While Frank isn’t currently taking on new guests, our master stylists carry forward the same techniques, standards, and eye for detail that he’s built into our training program.
How experienced are the stylists at A.F. Bennett?
Very. Many of our master stylists have been with us for 10 or more years, and some since we opened on Staten Island in 1998. Every one of them has been certified and trained directly by Anne and Frank Bennett.
Do your stylists keep up with current trends?
Absolutely. Our team continues their education on an ongoing basis, staying current with the newest techniques, products, and trends in the industry while maintaining the classic fundamentals of great cutting and coloring.
What services do your master stylists specialize in?
Our team covers the full range of salon work, including precision cutting, hair coloring, blonding, balayage, color correction, treatments, and formal styling, all delivered with the personalized, hands-on care A.F. Bennett is known for.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book online at afbennett.com or call us at 718-979-9000. Our team will be happy to match you with the right stylist for your needs.