About Amal Niccoli 


​Despite popular assumption, there is no person named "Amal Niccoli'," but rather the salon's name is a composite of the names of the two Somerville natives who first established the business back in 1985. The current owner, Lori Pino, has made the salon a staple of Somerville since its purchase in 1991 and its move back to the heart of Ball Square in 1995. Since then, Amal Niccoli has taken pride in hiring and retaining Somerville residents as the majority of its staff, which characterizes its welcoming, friendly environment. Our top priority is our clients' utmost satisfaction, and we continually seek ways to make your vision a reality. 

Core to Amal Niccoli's values is creating beauty with exceptional products. Amal Niccoli only uses the highest quality Aveda and Murad products, two brands that are well-known in the industry for superior results. Aveda creates all-natural, environmentally-responsible products without sacrificing quality in hair and skin care. Aveda products are certified organic, sourced from sustainable or renewable plant-based origins, and do not negatively impact the ecosystems from which they are sourced.  
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Amal Niccoli offers hair, lash, makeup, tanning and waxing services. Our sister clinic, Kenkodo, directly next store offers additional skin care services including facials, paraffin hand/foot treatments and more!
LORI

Owner

Lori is the owner of Amal Niccoli and KenkoDo. Her interest in cosmetology and hair care began at Somerville High School.  After earning her Associates Degree in Business Management 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 purchased Amal Niccoli in 1991, and ultimately moving the business to its current location in Ball Square. Lori found herself continually interested in health and beauty care, and was particularly drawn to natural ways to improve balance in the body.  This curiosity is what piqued her interest in studying Ayurveda, 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 with a Masters degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture.  Shortly thereafter, she built and opened KenkoDo, located next door to Amal Niccoli in Ball Square.  Today, Lori is a licensed Acupuncturist and Cosmetologist and certified to perform micro-needling treatment. 

KERRI

Hair Care

Kerri has been with Amal Niccoli since graduating the Somerville High School Cosmetology program in 1988. Being Lori's sister, she helps keep Amal Niccoli running at its finest. Kerri is an incredible baker, they say she is the "Martha Stewart" of Amal Niccoli, and often brings in both savory and sweet treats around holidays for the staff and clients. Her hair talents are second to none, it shows as a re-book is highly suggested to get in her book.

Kerri's Hours:
Weds:  10am - 8pm
Thurs:  9am - 5pm
Fri:  12am - 8pm
Sat:  9am - 5pm

COURTNEY

Hair Care /Lash Extensions

Courtney graduated with her cosmetology license in 2013. After learning a thing or two in other salons she landed at Amal Niccoli in 2016. Not by accident as Lori, the owner, grew up with Courtney's mom and the bond goes back one more generation from there.  Along with providing all hair services, she is also 2x certified in lash extensions and 4 different methods of hair extensions.

Courtney's Hours:

Weds: 9am - 7pm
Thurs: 12am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 4pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm

BROOKLYNN

Stylist

Brooklynn Higgins is a passionate and dedicated stylist. Her love for hair started early, but it truly came to life during her freshman year at Somerville High School, where she enrolled in the cosmetology vocational program. While still in school, she began gaining hands-on experience in the field. After completing the program in 2024, she officially launched her professional career and has been honing her craft ever since.
Brooklynn offers a wide range of services—from cuts and colors to updos and styles—but she especially shines in color and highlighting. With a natural eye for dimension and brightness, she creates customized looks that enhance each client’s unique style. Her warm, welcoming personality and attention to detail make every appointment a comfortable, confidence-boosting experience.

Brooklynn's Hours:
Tues: 9am - 5pm (closed Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Weds: 10am - 6pm
Thurs: 12pm - 8pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm

Sydney Adams

Esthetician

Sydney brings a personalized, results-driven approach to skincare, with a focus on helping each client achieve healthy skin that reflects their individual needs and goals. A graduate of the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics, she specializes in corrective skincare, including anti-aging treatments, nano-needling, dermaplaning, and LED light therapy. Originally from Hawaii, Sydney earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Women's Studies before moving to Boston, where she completed her Master of Social Work at Boston University. As a licensed social worker with a background in hospital care, she has always been passionate about helping others, and becoming an esthetician has allowed her to combine that passion with her lifelong interest in skincare and wellness.

Sydney's Hours:
Sat: 9am - 5pm

Kristie Sanchez

​Esthetician
Beauty and esthetics have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. As an esthetician, I’m passionate about helping others feel confident, beautiful, and comfortable in the skin they’re in—inside and out.

I specialize in makeup, body waxing, and overall skin health, creating personalized experiences that help you feel your best. I’m Boston born and raised, and a proud mom of two who are my greatest motivation and driving force. My goal is to make every client feel cared for, confident, and reminded that they deserve to take time for themselves.

For me, esthetics is more than skincare and beauty—it’s about connection, confidence, self-love, and reminding every client that they deserve to feel beautiful exactly as they are

Kristie's Hours: 
Tues: 10 AM - 4 PM
Wed: 12 PM - 8 PM
Thur: 10 AM - 4 PM
​Fri: 10 AM - 4 PM

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