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Hello, Abacoa Community!

My name is Jennifer Dina Maietta is from
Melvin/Alfano, and I Boston, Mass., and has
am the proud owner of been a stylist for over 30
Salty Chiq Salon, located years, also a salon owner
in the vibrant downtown prior to moving to Florida
Abacoa. Since opening our in 2024. Her experience
doors in 2019, I’ve been is in cutting and color/
committed to creating a highlights, smoothing
welcoming, relaxing, and treatments as well as updos
fun environment for our clients—a place where everyone for special occasions.
feels not like a guest, but part of the family.
My journey to this point hasn’t been easy. As a single Gerri McKittrick, stylist for
mom working three jobs, I dedicated myself to reaching over 25 years from Upstate
my goals. In 2006, I met my husband, Joseph Alfano, who New York, owned and
shares my passion for entrepreneurship and service. Joseph operated her own salon
is the owner of Barber’s Edge, and together, we’ve pushed until relocating to Florida.
and supported one another to turn our dreams into reality. His She is experienced in color,
shop opened first, and with his encouragement, I eventually highlighting/balayage and
launched Salty Chiq Salon. precision cutting, hair
At Salty Chiq, I’ve always prioritized creating a space extensions and smoothing
where women can access quality services at affordable prices. treatments.
Beyond that, giving back to our community has been central
to everything we do. My husband and I are honored to provide
free services to individuals with special needs of all ages and and I open our doors to provide services in a quiet and
offer discounts to local teachers, police officers, firefighters, comfortable setting, ensuring children and their parents
and active or retired veterans. feel at ease during their visit.
I’m also fortunate to work alongside two talented women, We’re so grateful for the ongoing support from our
Dina and Gerri, who share my dedication to exceptional wonderful clients and neighbors. It’s your encouragement
service and giving back. Running a small business comes that fuels our passion and allows us to continue doing what
with its challenges, but collaboration has been key. Recently, we love. Thank you for welcoming us into your lives and
I partnered with my friend Jennifer Patterson, owner of Ceci letting us be a part of this amazing community.
Palm Beach Boutique. We now share a space, supporting Jennifer Melvin/Alfano, Owner, Salty Chiq
each other both financially and creatively. This partnership About Salty Chiq
has been an incredible experience, embodying the spirit of In Downtown Abacoa, Salty Chiq Salon and Boutique is
women supporting women. a full service hair salon and clothing boutique. We also offer
Our connection to the Abacoa community runs deep. spray tans, lash tint and lift, brow tinting, and waxing. We’re
We are especially passionate about helping families with located at 1155 Main Street in Abacoa, Jupiter, FL 33458;
children who have autism. Every Sunday, my husband phone (561) 225-1522.
Experience The Heritage

Of Louisiana Through

Authentic Food, Music,
And Cocktails Bourbon

Street Style!

Downtown Abacoa is going Mardi Gras Cajun on April of crawdads, and Cajun Master Crawfish Broiler, Louisiana
4 and 5, 2025, with the engaging smells, tastes, and sounds John, is back again with his family and will be gettin’ busy
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green and gold decorations, bundles of bead necklaces, tubs Enjoy your choice of a Louisiana staple, the Po’ boy,
including soft shell crab,
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andouille sausage. And how
did this classic originate? The
Martin brothers, Benny and
Clovis, were former streetcar
conductors who worked in
New Orleans in the mid-

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