Business Details
Expert Curly Hair Salon in Arlington, MA
At J&L Hair Studio, we specialize in transforming hair with artistry and precision, focusing on curls, color, and customized care. Founded by Liz and Jesica, stylists with over 25 years of combined experience, we prioritize personalized consultations to create styles that align with each client's lifestyle and natural texture. Our team excels in dry curly cuts, detangling, dimensional color, and smoothing treatments, while emphasizing education to empower clients to maintain their hair at home.As a Green Circle Salon, we recover up to 95% of salon waste, ensuring sustainability without compromising quality. With a welcoming environment in Arlington Heights, we blend technical expertise with a client-first approach to elevate confidence through every haircut, color service, and styling session.
Services
Curly Hair Cuts
Custom Color
Hair Treatments
Facial Waxing
Kids Haircuts
Up-Dos
Curl Education
Highlights and features
- We specialize in curly hair with over 12 years of focused expertise.
- Our stylists hold advanced certifications in color and cutting techniques.
- We prioritize sustainable practices through our Green Circle Salon partnership.
- Personalized consultations ensure styles tailored to your lifestyle and texture.
- Team members undergo continuous education to stay at the forefront of trends.
Associations and certifications
- Green Circle Salon
What people say
Amazing at cutting curly hair
Compliments from strangers
Welcoming and professional atmosphere
Truly understands curly hair
Confidence-boosting results
Services
Dry Curly Cut
Our dry curly cuts specialize in enhancing natural curl patterns through precision techniques. Using no water, we sculpt curls to their optimal shape, reducing frizz while maintaining definition. Clients receive styling guidance to recreate salon results at home.
Custom Color
From subtle root touch-ups to bold fashion shades, our colorists create vibrant, long-lasting hues tailored to your style. We use ammonia-free formulas and toners to protect hair health during transformations.
Keratin Treatment
This transformative treatment reduces frizz and curl volume through keratin protein infusion. Lasting 3-5 months, it creates smoother textures while maintaining hair's natural movement and health.
Curl Education
Clients learn personalized techniques for maintaining curls at home. Sessions cover product selection, diffusing methods, and styling routines to preserve cut integrity between salon visits.
Facial Waxing
Precision waxing removes unwanted facial hair using gentle, warm wax formulations. Services include brow shaping, lip, chin, and combination packages for smooth, long-lasting results.
People
Liz King
Co-Owner
American Certified Hair Colorist with 15+ years specializing in curls. Focuses on color techniques and client education to enhance natural textures through artistic cuts.
Jesica Velez
Co-Owner
25-year industry veteran with 15 years dedicated to curly hair. Combines razor precision with curl expertise to create customized styles that boost client confidence.
Debra
Stylist
Specializes in curls and color transformations while educating clients about natural hair care. Brings extensive training in texture-specific cutting techniques to every appointment.
Clare
Stylist
Recent board-certified professional focusing on relationship-building through personalized service. Combines technical skills with compassionate client interactions in all salon treatments.
Giuliana
Cosmetology Student
Eager student at Minuteman Technical Institute learning from experienced stylists. Brings fresh perspective and passion for beauty trends while developing technical expertise in hair services.
Questions
Do you specialize in curly hair only?
While we specialize in curls, we also serve all hair textures with cuts, color, and treatments tailored to individual needs.
Are your stylists certified in curly hair techniques?
Yes, our team holds advanced certifications including Deva training and American Certified Hair Colorist designations for specialized expertise.
How does your sustainability program work?
As a Green Circle Salon, we recycle 95% of waste including color tubes, hair clippings, and foils through repurposing programs.
What happens if I need to cancel an appointment?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or no-shows incur 50% service charges to maintain scheduling integrity.
Do you offer gift cards?
Yes, gift cards make perfect presents and can be applied toward any service, product, or future appointments.
