Lori Pino, Owner of Amal Niccoli
Lori Pino's interest in cosmetology and hair care began at Somerville High School, where she became a graduate of the third cosmetology course offered at the school. After graduating, she started her career at Leon and Company in Belmont, and then returned to her Somerville roots to work at Hairline, and eventually, Amal Niccoli in 1985. At the same time, she worked towards and earned her Associates Degree in Business Management from Bunker Hill. Upon its completion in 1988, she took a leap and moved to California to land a job growing and managing a hair salon for a big Japanese corporation. A couple years and a wealth of experience later, Lori again returned to Somerville, where she ended up purchasing Amal Niccoli, and ultimately moving the business to its current location in Ball Square.
Lori prides herself on selecting only the best products for her clients. A carrier of both Murad and Aveda products, the salon's focus is on natural beauty and overall wellness. In fact, throughout her career and life, Lori found herself continually interested in health, and was particularly drawn to natural ways to improve balance in the body. This curiosity is what piqued her interest in studying Ayruveda, a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing with origins in India (and the basis for Aveda products). Lori privately studied this medicine for 10 years, and, inspired by the profound effect that herbs could have on health, decided to pursue a formal degree in herbal medicine. In 2011, she graduated from a four-year Masters degree program in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture. Shortly thereafter, she built and opened KenkoDo, a wellness clinic focused on acupuncture, massage, and Chinese herbal medicine, located next door to Amal Niccoli in Ball Square.
Fun facts about Lori:
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Lori prides herself on selecting only the best products for her clients. A carrier of both Murad and Aveda products, the salon's focus is on natural beauty and overall wellness. In fact, throughout her career and life, Lori found herself continually interested in health, and was particularly drawn to natural ways to improve balance in the body. This curiosity is what piqued her interest in studying Ayruveda, a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing with origins in India (and the basis for Aveda products). Lori privately studied this medicine for 10 years, and, inspired by the profound effect that herbs could have on health, decided to pursue a formal degree in herbal medicine. In 2011, she graduated from a four-year Masters degree program in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture. Shortly thereafter, she built and opened KenkoDo, a wellness clinic focused on acupuncture, massage, and Chinese herbal medicine, located next door to Amal Niccoli in Ball Square.
Fun facts about Lori:
- I love to work! To me it's not work; it's my way of life.
- When I'm not working, I am relaxing on a beach, or on my deck on Cape Cod.
- My favorite is making people feel good and smile. :)
- I love spending time with my friends and family.
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What Lori has to say about her staff...
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I have the best staff: genuine, hard-working, and always laughing! They look forward to coming to work every day, and truly enjoy each other's company. I think that their positive attitudes come out in their work. |
About Suzanne Keane, Licensed Aesthetician and Cosmetologist
- Been with Amal Niccoli since 2004
- Specialties: Skin consulting, recommendations, and analysis; facials; waxing; brow arching and reshaping; professional makeup artist with skills in makeovers and personal instruction
- Trained at Elizabeth Grady and has special certification with Murad and Aveda products
- Fun fact: Suzanne is from County Kerry in Ireland, but settled in the Medford/Somerville area when she moved to the US and has been here ever since. She is known for her "Irish-isms" which keep Amal Niccoli clients and the staff constantly entertained.
See some of Suzanne's work >>
Hours:
Wed: 9am - 3:30pm
Thurs: 3pm - 8pm
Fri: 12pm - 8pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm (every other)
- Been with Amal Niccoli since 2004
- Specialties: Skin consulting, recommendations, and analysis; facials; waxing; brow arching and reshaping; professional makeup artist with skills in makeovers and personal instruction
- Trained at Elizabeth Grady and has special certification with Murad and Aveda products
- Fun fact: Suzanne is from County Kerry in Ireland, but settled in the Medford/Somerville area when she moved to the US and has been here ever since. She is known for her "Irish-isms" which keep Amal Niccoli clients and the staff constantly entertained.
See some of Suzanne's work >>
Hours:
Wed: 9am - 3:30pm
Thurs: 3pm - 8pm
Fri: 12pm - 8pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm (every other)
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About Colleen Shea, Hair Stylist and Licensed Cosmetologist
- Been with Amal Niccoli off and on since 1991 (she keeps coming back!) - Specialties: Cuts; coloring; foil highlights; keratin treatments; up-dos - Fun fact: Originally from Cambridge, MA, Colleen loves to sing, and has been known to perform upon request in the shop. Not a fan of the cold, she also enjoys heading south to Costa Rica for vacation during the winter. See some of Colleen's work >> Hours: Wed: 10am - 8pm Fridays: 10am - 4pm |
About Julie Kingston, Hair Stylist and Licensed Cosmetologist
- Been with Amal Niccoli since 2006 - Specialties: Contemporary cuts and the latest style trends; loves working with color; foil highlights; keratin treatments - Fun fact: As she is extremely easy-going and always in a good mood, you can often hear other staff members say, "I wish I were more like Julie!" From Medford originally, Julie is very creative and artsy, and recently picked up sewing as a hobby and sometimes even wears her creations to work. See some of Julie's work >> Hours: Thurs: 4pm - 8pm Sat: 9am - 5pm (every other) |
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About Kerri Pino, Hair Stylist and Licensed Cosmetologist
- Been with Amal Niccoli since its original opening in 1988 - Specialties: Classic styles, cuts, and coloring; foil highlights; up-dos; perms; keratin treatments - Fun fact: An incredible baker, Kerri is the "Martha Stewart" of Amal Niccoli, and often brings in both savory and sweet treats around holidays for the staff and clients. Lori's sister, she was also born and raised in Somerville, and helped run Amal Niccoli while Lori was living in California. See some of Kerri's work >> Hours: Weds: 10am - 8pm Thurs: 9am - 5pm Fri: 10am - 8pm Sat: 9am - 5pm |
About Courtney Sullivan, Hair Stylist and Licensed Cosmetologist
- Been with Amal Niccoli since 2016 - Specialties: coloring; foil highlights; keratin treatments. - Fun Fact: She loves going to concerts. See some of Courtney's Work >> Hours: Tues: 9am - 5pm Weds: 9am - 2pm Thurs: 9am - 7pm Friday: 11am - 8pm Sat: 9am - 5pm |
