Q&A: Contemporary Styles by Mena's Mena Dabbundo

The salon owner and philanthropist may be tough impress, but a golf outing is sure to do the trick.

Mena Dabbundo, 57, Nether Providence 
Owner and manager, Contemporary Styles by Mena, Media

» Coolest thing about her job: I love making people feel good and seeing them smile as they walk out of the salon. 

» Last thing she read: I love my trade magazines. This morning, it was Modern Salon

» Last thing she ate that she loved: Last night, I had the lobster special at Trattoria Giuseppe in Edgemont. 

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» Perfect vacation: At a golf resort that has great restaurants. 
 

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» Role models:  I’m hard to impress. I would say Matt Lauer, my inspiration every morning on the The Today Show

» What she likes most about herself: I’m always worrying about everyone else, although that’s not a good thing. I like being around people. I like my sharp mind. 

» What she likes most about others: Ambition, enthusiasm, passion. 

» Pet peeve: People who make excuses for things. 

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» Country or rock? Neither. Oldies and ’70s music. I listen to 98.1 in the mornings while I’m on my treadmill. 

» Words to live by: If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.

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