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    Blowout Junkie

    4.0 (79 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tina M.

    Amy was wonderful! Attention to detail on point, and even gave me some helpful tips to keep my blowout fresh!! 9:53am: blow dry is fresh with some tight bouncy curls 11:30am: added hairspray. Curls still intact! Updated as of 2:45pm: curls and body still holding on well, I haven't done anything except hairspray and have continued my day as normal. I have some things to do in the evening so the updates will continue... 9:55- slight curl remains with lots of body! Very happy that this blowout lasted 12 hours!!!! Thank you Amy!!!!

    Francesca D.

    I have been a regular customer now for 6+ months. I always get my hair done with Alyssa. She is absolutely great! I have thick wavy hair and she does a great job at blow drying my hair with just the blow dryer. She never uses the flat iron (which I'm not a big fan off) and always makes sure to get it right the first time. I normally get the Signature look which she recommended and I couldn't be any happier.

    Thank you Neveen for my amazing blowout. Great consultation and she did exactly what I asked for. Very accommodating as well, she made sure my champs and coffee was close to me to enjoy my services even more. Overall I would recommend this salon to friends/family. The whole team was lovely. See you soon Neveen!

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    Disorganization at its finest. the receptionist/ scheduling is a mess. Don't waste your time.

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    Melanie is the best!!! Got me looking like a million bucks. Amazing blow out and such a cute salon. Will definitely be back :) thank you!!

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    I love my amazing beach waves blowout by Josefina Huerta! I recommended this salon to all my friends

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    Had my hair and makeup done by Alyssa for a wedding I was attending and she nailed it.

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