Bozalodz II

It has been some time since I visited Bozalodz II, but I’m getting ready to call and make another appointment so I looked them up on Unilocal and was surprised by some of the negative reviews. My experience was very pleasant. I had a groupon, which is what brought me in the door. I got a cut and full highlights. The highlights were great and the cut was too. Granted I have long hair and wasn’t doing anything drastic, but I was pleased. This is a mother-​daughter business and they were both at the salon. Alex, the daughter, was my stylist. She was very nice and pleasant to talk with during the appointment. I didn’t try the henna colors, but the woman who sat next to me did and it looked great! I think I might try it this time. At the end of the appointment, Alex gave me another coupon! I think I still have it, but I’m not inclined to cash it in – I’d rather pay full price this time. :)

I love the Henna options for my hair that are available here. There are very few salons that do actual natural henna application and I am thrilled to have found this one. I let my hair go natural gray; but it was very mousy and not flattering. I did not want to return to box color with chemicals that damage. The owner Kelly worked with me to find a henna tone that I love; it covers my gray completely and without damaging chemicals. It is the most flattering hair shade I have ever had. Their prices are very reasonable and the cut was high quality. They take the time to do things right, I love the fact that my hair has nice tones, looks shiny and I finally have a color solution that is natural and healthy. The music and atmosphere are very relaxing as well and I look forward to my next henna appointment. So glad I found them.

I first encountered Bozalodz II after purchasing a Groupon for a haircut. I am pretty low when it comes to hair maintenance – only wash it a couple times each week, don’t blow dry/​straighten/​or curl it regularly – I’m more of a «wake up and go» type of person. Because of this, I am often disappointed with haircuts because they straighten my hair and then cut it or blow dry it in a way that I would never possibly be able to replicate at home. I told Kelly, the owner, my hair situation and she absolutely got it. I couldn’t believe it, someone who finally had the same hair philosophy as me! And since she has been in the business so long, I could definitely tell she knew what she was doing. I have finally found a hair stylist that I can remain loyal to!
I have also gotten my eyebrows waxed by Alex, and no complaints there either.

I got a haircut with a groupon and I overall I was pleased. I LOVED the way all the products smelled and like the fact they were all natural. I had the owner cut my hair and she washed and blow dried it too. She explained how the way she cut the bangs I wanted worked with the natural part and wave in my hair. She really seemed to know what she was doing. I told her I just wanted my hair «cleaned up» and didn’t specify how much I wanted off. She told me afterward that it was half an inch, which was fine, especially since I didn’t specify, but some people care about that stuff so it probably would have been better for her to discuss that beforehand. It was also a little confusing when I walked in and when I paid because they don’t have a front desk area. But other than that I really have no complaints. I hear she makes natural cleaning products too so I’ll be back in to buy some of those!

Yikes, I’m sad to read some of these reviews. I went to Bozalodz with a groupon for full highlights. I wish I could remember the girls name; I know she was not an owner. I told her I liked keeping my hair a light blonde but was bored with the lack of dimension. She did a fantastic job of keeping my hair light and bright with just enough lowlights to give it an extra «pop». I only went once but plan on going back.
The atmosphere is probably not for everyone. I like the laid-​back atmosphere; it feels like a true local business which makes me feel like I’m supporting the neighborhood.

Don’t do it. Just don’t do it.
My pedicure was putting my feet in a plastic tub of water (yup, like the one for dishes) and my manicure was only ²⁄₃ of every nail (no I’m not kidding). I did use a groupon, but I was trying to check out some local salons in the area… and I would not go back.

I redeemed my Groupon for a single process color, cut, and style with Alex (co-​owner and daughter of the other stylist) and left furious. The color wasn’t bad besides the fact that I could tell she didn’t wash all of it out of the bottom layer of hair in the the back of my head. The cut was atrocious. I asked for a tousled bob and I did get a bob but I don’t know how tousled it was. It wasn’t even at all. There were random much longer pieces sticking out of the bottom in several places. But the bangs were the icing on the cake. I showed her a picture of myself so she would get an idea of how I like them but she didn’t even get close to the right idea. It looked like a had an uneven bowl cut! I told her I wasn’t sure about the bangs because I was trying to be nice and hold my composure. She tried fixing them after I showed her the picture again and explained further but she just made it worse because now they were even shorter. She eventually said she would be right back and basically ran into the back room. She came back out after a good 5 minutes and made another failed attempt. Finally, her mom (another stylist at the salon) offered to give it a shot. Thank god she did but they were still terrible because her daughter had cut them so short that there wasn’t much else she could do to fix them! There was no apology or discount or anything offered and they clearly could tell how disappointed I was. Disappointed being an understatement! I didn’t know whether to start yelling or crying. NEVER EVER under ANY circumstance go here!

EDIT: The staff of Bozalodz has changed, and I really don’t feel like I can endorse it with the furvor I had previously. I’m really not a fan in its current state.
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Bozalodz II is a shiny new diamond in Tremont! Nestled on the corner of West 10^th 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!