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Bozalodz II is a shiny new diamond in Tremont! Nestled on the corner of West 10th and Literary, this looks like your basic brick mom-n-pop shop from the outside, but inside it's a whole other world.
First of all, the space is HUGE! I've gone to a lot of "hip" salons in the area where you're crammed into a small space and you feel like you're seated on top of other clients. At Bozalodz, there's a roomy waiting area, spacious cut and wash stations, and very private waxing and massage quarters. The best part? The salon is broken up into two areas- one separate salon off to the side where they use more harsh, traditional hair chemicals and treatments, and the other where they use all natural, non toxic products. This is awesome for folks like me with chemical and scent allergies. (And whatever they use in my hair leaves it looking fabulous and is lightly and deliciously scented!)
The atmosphere is soothing and serene. It smells wonderful in there- certainly not that typical stinky salon perfumey smell. The music is on point, and the space is filled with gorgeous woodwork and local art.
I see two beauticians there- Rachel for waxing services and Roxanne for hair cuts/style/color. Both are very professional, do an excellent job, and have extremely affordable prices. I am somewhat shy about letting people touch my skin (especially with hot wax!) but Rachel makes me feel at ease and is quick and skilled. Roxanne is super versatile and can do anything from the most basic cut to some pretty wild stuff. What I like best about her is that when I have a half- cocked, crazy hair idea that might damage my hair or won't look good in the end, she talks me out of it and comes up with an alternative that always leaves me satisfied. Both Roxanne and Rachel are very creative and talented.
On top of all that, they have local handmade goods for sale, including a line of non-toxic botanical cleaners, soaps, and beauty products that are also reasonably priced.
I'm a huge fan of Bozalodz II and am so happy it moved into the neighborhood!
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