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		<title>🌿 Rooted Beauty Named a 2025 Salon of Distinction by SALON TODAY</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Salons of the Year 2025 Rooted Beauty of Westford, MA is honored to announce that we have been recognized as a Salon of Distinction in the prestigious SALON TODAY Salons of the Year 2025: Design Journeys awards. This national recognition celebrates salons that elevate guest experience through exceptional design, innovation, and intentionality—and we are incredibly [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rooted Beauty of Westford, MA is honored to announce that we have been recognized as a <strong>Salon of Distinction</strong> in the prestigious <em>SALON TODAY</em> <strong>Salons of the Year 2025: Design Journeys</strong> awards.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This national recognition celebrates salons that elevate guest experience through exceptional design, innovation, and intentionality—and we are incredibly proud to be included among this year’s standout spaces.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:20px">🌱 A Space Designed for Calm, Comfort, and Natural Beauty</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <em>SALON TODAY</em> judges highlighted the thoughtful design choices that make Rooted Beauty unique, including:</p>



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<li><strong>Natural light</strong> pouring through generous windows, creating a sense of openness and allowing true hair color to shine</li>



<li>A soothing palette of <strong>neutral tones</strong>, <strong>natural textures</strong>, and <strong>custom furniture</strong></li>



<li>Our signature <strong>arched mirrors</strong> and <strong>arched retail wall</strong>, designed to bring flow and harmony</li>



<li>Four luxurious <strong>Minerva Avant Backwash</strong> systems with built-in headrests and ottomans — a client-loved comfort feature</li>



<li>Abundant <strong>living plants</strong> throughout the salon, beautifully reinforcing our “Rooted” brand and creating a calming, organic atmosphere</li>



<li>Our guest-favorite <strong>RB Menu</strong>, offering curated hot and cold beverages and rotating seasonal snacks</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Every detail was chosen to reflect our mission: to create a luxury, modern, and inviting environment where guests feel grounded, cared for, and confidently themselves.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:20px">🌿 The Team Behind the Vision</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rooted Beauty is owned by <strong>Amy Bernardo and Kourtney Brown</strong>, whose passion for hospitality, artistry, and community inspired the salon’s design.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our 1,600 sq. ft. space includes 12 stations and features design and construction by <strong>Mark Sullivan of WolfPack Designs Builders</strong>, who helped bring our vision to life with care and craftsmanship.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We proudly use:</p>



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<li><strong>Color Lines:</strong> Goldwell, Redken</li>



<li><strong>Retail Lines:</strong> Ouidad, Milkshake, Goldwell</li>



<li><strong>Furniture:</strong> DSM Designs</li>



<li><strong>Equipment:</strong> Minerva</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" style="font-size:20px">✨ A Heartfelt Thank You</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are deeply grateful to:</p>



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<li><strong>Our incredible team</strong> for bringing passion and artistry to the salon every day</li>



<li><strong>Our guests</strong> for trusting us with their beauty and self-care</li>



<li><strong>SALON TODAY</strong> for honoring our vision and recognizing the intention behind every design choice</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This award is a celebration of our entire community.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you for supporting Rooted Beauty and helping us continue to grow, evolve, and create a space where beauty feels natural, grounded, and inspired.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">🌿 <strong>With gratitude,</strong><br><strong>The Rooted Beauty Team</strong></p>
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