“I feel like we have the best hairstylists in Greensboro, right here,” said Bradley Tuggle, the owner of Boho Salon.

The Boho Salon is located on 506-A South Elm Street, and the hairstylists Tuggle is referring to are Catherine Brockway, Allison Royal, Andy Hulin, Jennifer Thomas, and Esyris Himes.

Tuggle has been a stylist for 11 years and radiates a knowledgeable, laid back but straightforward personality. In January, he collaborated with Royal and Brockway to open Boho Salon.

Like her colleagues, Brockway, stylist and creative director, came from a larger salon and wanted this salon to get back to the artistic roots of doing hair.

“We’re all looking for more of the passion and creativity as opposed to the corporate mindset,” said Brockway. “We’re here to do good hair and have fun.”

The stylists all agree that they want to emit a chill and fun vibe throughout their salon. A client is not just a profit opportunity.

Susan Harrell is a Boho client and also did hair for 13 years. In an email interview, she commented on the atmosphere of the salon.

“From the moment I walk in the salon until the time I leave, I am treated as a guest and given time to relax and enjoy my stay,” said Harrell.

The salon offers a variety of hairstyling and spa services with one key difference: they are eco-friendly. They use ammonia free hair color, 100 percent vegan products, no formaldehyde products and eco-friendly hair tools.

“I think it’s easier to work in an eco-friendly salon,” said Royal, artistic director. “I can tell my clients with confidence that I’m doing the best for their hair and for the environment.”

The quality and length of service is well worth the price. A woman’s haircut ranges between 40 to 65 dollars and a man’s haircut is 30 dollars. A color service ranges from 55 to 95 dollars.

“If you’re going to spend fifty dollars on a sweater you’ll wear a couple times, why not spend it on your hair that you’ll wear every single day,” said Royal. “When you come here, you’ll definitely get what you paid for.”

Tuggle agrees with Broadway on this point and knew his salon would not fit discount hair locations.

“We got the best of the best here,” said Tuggle. “I never want to be a discount hair salon. I want to be a good quality hair salon.”

The salon also supports the local businesses of downtown Greensboro by buying their coffee from The Green Bean and their beer from Natty Greene’s. They purchased the cozy and chic furniture from local antique shops.

The walls of the salon are clay and sepia colored bricks that are chipped in places. This gives the salon a down-to-earth feel. Mauves, purples, greens and turquoise colors can be spotted in the comfortable furniture and lamps. The sense of community can also be felt in the other items chosen for décor.

Royal and Broadway get artwork from local artists from the UNCG Art Department, the Weaver Center, and a couple of local high schools. Clients are able to purchase the art pieces and all the money goes to the artist.

“Hair to me is an art,” said Royal. “I wanted to open the salon up to all kinds of mediums and give artists a free space (for their work).”

Boho Salon also strives to grow and constantly learn new things. Thomas, a master stylist, is in charge of education for the salon.

“I want to find new stuff (classes) every year,” said Thomas. “If you think you know it all you’re sadly mistaken. I think it’s true for any industry because they evolve.”

Hulin exemplifies a person who has evolved in the spa and salon industry. He has been a nail technician since 2001 and has recently become a stylist.

“I don’t think I’ll ever stop doing manicures and pedicures,” said Hulin. “It’s second nature to me and l love making people feel good. I’ve been out of hair school for a year now and every day I’m doing nothing but learning.”

Himes has also combined fields by being a stylist and the spa coordinator. According to Boho’s website, he offers an amazing shampoo/blow dry service by blending essential oils and relaxing massage techniques.

The stylists at Boho Salon love the creativity, the art, the education, and the fun and chilled out atmosphere of Boho Salon. They also love the rewards of good hairstyling.

“You look at someone’s reaction in the mirror when they like what they see,” said Thomas. “They walk out and they feel good. It makes your day. And if you get ten of those people in a day, usually that’s a good day.”

Come meet this motley crew of stylists and visit their website at salonboho.com. I agree with Tuggle that you are in some of the best hairstylist hands in Greensboro.