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May 29, 2019Heart and Soul House of Beauty Opens in Albany’s Newly Renovated Loudon Plaza
Heart and Soul House of Beauty, co-founded by hair stylists and beauty coaches Jess Mullen and Erica Maloy, has opened its doors in Loudon Plaza located at 350 Northern Boulevard in Albany. The salon offers cut, color and styling, makeup application, full body waxing, eyelash extensions and micro-blading as well as in salon and on-location bridal services.
The salon’s boutique atmosphere was designed by Mullen and Maloy. Mullen went to college for interior design and fine arts before transitioning into the beauty industry. Maloy started her career as a certified makeup artist and then continued her journey in the hair industry. Both Mullen and Maloy worked together previously at a Capital Region salon and spa prior to creating Heart and Soul House of Beauty.
“Our vision for Heart and Soul House of Beauty is to provide an exceptional customer experience so our clients leave here looking and feeling a certain way. Additionally, we wish to inspire learning and creativity for other up-and-coming talent,” said Mullen (Instagram @rubyjayhair). “We will host monthly classes and welcome international artists here to share their talent and expertise with our team and anyone interested in furthering their craft.”
“We’re very happy to be located in Loudon Plaza and since our soft opening, have been extremely pleased with the early success of our business,” said Maloy (Instagram @beautyby_e). “Jess and I are very grateful for those who have supported us in this new endeavor; we couldn’t be more proud to see this dream of ours come true.”
Heart and Soul House of Beauty will host a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Capital Region Chamber on Tuesday, June 4 at 10 a.m. A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday, June 8 beginning at 6 p.m. with food provided by Risotto and drinks by Ship’s Pub, also Loudon Plaza tenants. Attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes too.
Heart and Soul House of Beauty only carries professional vegan and cruelty-free retail hair care brands including amika, R+Co and Virtue. The hours of operation are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
