Happy Anniversary, Adolf Biecker!

Adolf Biecker Opens

Adolf Biecker opens his first salon in Philadelphia

1933

Jean Madeline Salon Opens

Jean Kurlan and Madeline Brown open their first salon today, creating the Jean Madeline brand that survives today as the educational piece of our company.

1937

Jean Madeline, Inc

Adolf Biecker and Jean Madeline salons merge into Jean Madeline, Inc. Adolf and Madeline Biecker, now husband and wife, merge their companies to create Jean Madeline, Inc.

1961

Aveda

Adolf Biecker begins our longstanding partnership with Aveda, eventually opening the very first Aveda Lifestyle salon in the country

1980

JMEC

With a strong commitment to education we opened the Jean Madeline Education Center of Cosmetology. Today a majority of the Adolf Biecker colorists, stylists and estheticians are Jean Madeline graduates.

1987

Strafford

Adolf Biecker opens the Strafford location on the Main Line

1989

Center City

After many years our Center City Philadelphia location moves to a new location on 16th and Sansom street.

2013

Blue Bell

After 51 years operating in the Plymouth Meeting Mall we moved this location to a freestanding store in Blue Bell, PA.

2019

Center City Remodel

After a decade in the Center City location we've remodeled our spa and color room for an enhanced guest experience

2024

Join us in celebrating 90 years of Adolf Biecker Salons

1933-2023

Adolf Biecker Salons have come a long way since 1933, and we are just beginning. With our three salons located in Blue Bell, Center City, and Strafford – we strive to provide nothing less than exceptional service, quality and experience to our guests. 

We pride ourselves in being a multi-generational salon, where our guests have been coming in for 2-4 generations! From mother-daughter spa days, to new generations becoming our family, Adolf Biecker Salons strives for the most luxurious experience our guests have while feeling like they are a part of our family. 

Join us in celebrating 90 years of Adolf Biecker Salons all year long!

 
 
 
 

The first Adolf Biecker Salon opens

Adolf Biecker opens his first salon in Philadelphia.

1933
 
 

Jean Madeline Salon Opens

Jean Kurlan and Madeline Brown open their first salon together

1937
 
 

Jean Madeline Inc

Husband and Wife Adolf and Madeline Biecker merge their two salons into a new company, Jean Madeline, Inc.

1961
 
 
 

Aveda

Adolf Biecker and Jean Madeline Salons begin their long partnership with Aveda

1980
 
 
 

Jean Madeline Education Center for Cosmetology

The first Jean Madeline Education Center for Cosmetology opens at 315A Bainbridge Street in Philadelphia.

1987
 
 
 

Main Line Spa

Adolf Biecker opens their Main Line location in Strafford, PA

1989
 
 
 

Adolf Biecker on Sansom Street

Adolf Biecker moves from the Rittenhouse Hotel to a brand new salon on Sansom Street

2013
 
 
 

Blue Bell

After 51 years in the Plymouth Meeting Mall Jean Madeline Salon closes it’s doors and reopens in a brand new space as an Adolf Biecker salon

2019