Owned and operated by lifelong Somerville resident Lori Pino, who purchased the shop from local owners in 1995, Amal Niccoli Salon has performed hair styling, coloring, facials and makeup since 1985. Servicing women only, the colorful, airy store, with light blue walls and numerous mirrors, carries a wide range of Aveda and Murad products, and uses these professional lines on its clients. Each of the stylists who work at the shop's nine chairs is friendly and state-licensed.