Self Bushwick
86 Central Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
A veteran in the hair world, Maria spent 30+ years turning imagination into reality. Since opening her first self-owned salon at 23, , to empower clients through specialized lived in color, blondes, dry cuts, curly cuts. She listens, learns your texture, and crafts color stories that fit your life and vibe.
“I’ve been a hairstylist for over 30 years, specializing in creative cutting techniques. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of hair textures, including dry cutting, Asian hair, Afro-textured hair, and curly hair.”
“I’m a hairstylist specializing in blondes and highlights. My passion is creating customized looks that enhance each client’s natural beauty, from sun-kissed balayage to bright, dimensional blondes. I love making people feel confident and radiant through hair color.”
“I started doing hair at 19, and since then my specialties have grown to include lived-in colors and custom hair color with unique placements. I love working with vivids and fantasy colors, love working with red and copper colors , and crafting lived-in blondes in both warm and cool tones. I also specialize in 90s bombshell blowouts and layered haircuts, always tailoring every look to match your aesthetic.”
Filo is a cutting specialist with over eight years of experience behind the chair. Trained in the Mizani Aircut technique for curly textures and razor cutting at the Arrojo Academy, she also loves working with all hair types and excels in precision cuts and clipper work. Her career began at the Red Door on 5th Avenue in NYC and continued in Orlando, FL, where she spent five years at an Aveda salon. Filo’s goal is to make every client feel welcome, heard, and confident in their natural beauty