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New Hair Salon Coming To Brookline’s Washington Square Neighborhood

Petaloúda by Alexandra, located at 1646 Beacon St., is currently undergoing renovations and is set to open in the next few weeks.

The commercial site was formerly a dry cleaning business, Beacon Cleaners, and is being renovated into a hair salon, according to Building Department records.
The commercial site was formerly a dry cleaning business, Beacon Cleaners, and is being renovated into a hair salon, according to Building Department records. (Annie Jonas/Patch)

BROOKLINE, MA – A new hair salon is coming to Brookline’s Washington Square neighborhood.

Petaloúda by Alexandra, located at 1646 Beacon St., is currently being renovated to accommodate a full service hair salon, according to Building Department records.

The commercial site was formerly a dry cleaning business, Beacon Cleaners.

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A building permit was issued in March to add water stations, partitions, a breakroom, and cabinetry to the space.

The first floor is set to feature four shampoo bowls, three utility sinks, and a kitchen, according to a commercial plumbing permit document. In addition, the first floor will feature an open area with a reception desk, office, and break room, with storage in the basement.

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Callon Walker, a realtor at Compass, said the salon should be up and running in the next couple of weeks, as the owner is eager to jumpstart her business as soon as possible.

Patch has reached out to the owner of the building.

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