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By Jennifer Farnsworth
Nicole Loscalzo is making a career out of something that she loves to do and in a new space that is serving her well. As owner of Salon 8, she has brought her passion for hair color to Saratoga.
Loscalzo first opened her business in Vermont. Before that, she was working as a flight attendant. But everything changed after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
“After the 9/11 attacks, I was furloughed from my job and I thought what now? I decided to go to cosmetology school on a whim. I wasn’t even that serious about it, but I found that I absolutely loved it. I have been doing hair ever since,” she said.
Later, Loscalzo decided to make a change and thought Saratoga would work as a new location. She likes that it is close enough to Vermont for her loyal customers to travel to her and at the same time, it gives her a bigger pool of clients.
“Being right off of (Northway) Exit 15, I’ve been able to keep my Vermont customers who are willing to make the drive. I am starting to bring in more local people, and of course I am so thankful for that,” said Loscalzo.
The salon is on the first floor of Loscalzo’s home on Loughberry Road in Saratoga Springs, where she has worked hard to create a comfortable space with an upscale salon feel.
“It has a separate entrance and is perfect for being able to maintain all of the safety standards,” said Loscalzo.
She schedules by appointment only and has two to three clients per day. It allows for optimum COVID-19 safety precautions. She also requires masks, temperature checks, and frequent sanitizing.
Trust, Loscalzo said, is something that she feels has made her successful in the industry.
“I am always straightforward with my clients and they trust my judgement. A lot of time someone will say just color my hair and don’t take anything off, but I always clean it up because it is part of the process,” she said.
The salon is open Monday through Thursday by appointment only. Loscalzo specializes in single-process color, dimensional color and correctional color, for women only.
Learn more at www.facebook.com/Salon-8-251926901494696 or by calling (802) 287-0488.