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New Salon Opens in Arlington Heights

Learn more about the Heights' newest business.

A new salon opened next to Lakota Bakery in Arlington Heights on Monday, Sept. 30.

Arlington resident Liz King and Jesica Velez, of Haverhill, opened J&L Hair Studio at 1371 Mass. Ave.

The two, with more than 20 years of experience combined, worked together at Eccoli in Lexington Center. King specializes in coloring, Velez in cutting.

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Soon, another old co-worker, Cassie Callahan, who specializes in deva cuts, will join them, King said Monday.

King and Velez had wanted to open their own place for a few years but were waiting for the right spot to open up.

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“We love Arlington,” King said.

J&L Hair Studio is having an open house on Saturday, Nov. 2.

The studio accepts walk-ins but reservations can be made at 781-643-4643 or online at www.jandlhairstudio.com. The studio’s rates can also be found on the website.

Hours: Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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