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We’re so excited to welcome you to Queen of Swords 2 in Ridgewood!

Welcome to Queen of Swords 2, our larger Ridgewood studio on Woodward Ave serving the Ridgewood and Glendale communities on the Brooklyn-Queens border. We're open daily from 11 to 7, and every stylist here specializes in curly and textured haircuts, working with your natural texture to create a look that's uniquely yours. We don't offer perms or straightening treatments; instead, we sculpt each style to enhance your facial structure and deliver a low-maintenance, high-style result you'll love.

We offer gender-neutral haircuts for all textures and identities: bobs, bangs, mullets, pixies, shags, long layers, and short styles. Our Ridgewood team also includes specialists in locs, balayage, razor cutting, and color - from soft blends to bold fashion hues. We're proud to be a BFRB-friendly salon, offering a calm, judgment-free space for clients with trichotillomania, excoriation, and related conditions.

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    Elma | $250 per hour

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    Owner & Hair Stylist

    Elma is a dry haircut specialist who intuitively tunes into each client’s needs and hair concerns. She creates low-maintenance cuts that grow out beautifully, making her the go-to for anyone who feels their hair is “problematic” or hard to manage. With over a decade of experience, she brings both precision and care to every style.

    @queenofswords.nyc
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    Kay | $175 per hour

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    Salon Manager & Hair Stylist

    Kay specializes in curly cuts and curl care, bringing a compassionate, gentle approach to every client. They love shaping curls, layering products, and teaching clients how to maintain healthy, beautiful texture at home. If you’re looking for someone who will nurture your curls and share styling rituals you can actually use, Kay is the one.

    @kayygraz
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    Hannah | $150 per hour

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    Hair Stylist & Social Media Director

    Hannah channels her love for late-’70s looks into modern styles. Whether you're craving a bold mullet or a timeless cut, she’s got the creative chops to make it sing… and she’s also expanding her skills in blonding and color, so you can count on evolving artistry.

    @hannahdomyhair111
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    Priscila | $160 per hour

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    Hair Stylist

    Precision and edge come together in Priscila’s chair. A specialist in razor and precision cutting, she’s also talented in balayage, foiling, and both soft natural looks or daring fashion colors. If you love fun, creative hair, she brings exactly that in spades.

    @priscila.martinez.hair
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    Markee | $200 per hour

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    Salon Manager & Hair Stylist

    With a background in art and magazine production, Markee brings an artist’s eye to hair. She specializes in sculptural haircuts and lived-in color that enhance natural texture and suit your lifestyle. Her goal is to give you a look that’s effortless to maintain and feels authentically you.

    @markeespeyer
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    Farrah | $165 per hour

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    Hair Stylist

    An artist at her core, Farrah infuses her coloring and cutting with creative confidence. Versatile in technique and fearless with texture, she excels in sculpting mullets, shags, and edgy or classic styles alike, using her deep knowledge of color to bring each vision to life.

    @isthatfarrah
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    Andrea | $175 per hour

    (she/her)

    Hair Stylist

    Andrea C. Samuels is an award-winning hairstylist, makeup artist, and educator known for her expertise in curly textures, locs, and red carpet styling. Trained at Paul Mitchell and seasoned in Hollywood events from the Emmy’s to the Met Gala, Andrea is now based in New York and styles actress Gabrielle Nevaeh for Stranger Things on Broadway.

    @andreasamuelshair
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    Caity | $125 per hour

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    Hair Stylist

    Caity brings a calm, grounded presence and meets each client exactly where they are. She focuses on wearable hair that feels effortlessly natural day to day. Her specialty lies in textured cuts and custom color, tailored carefully to the individual. Caity creates lived-in, dimensional color that grows out seamlessly. She’s especially inspired by mullets and shorter creative shapes, as well as longer shaggy, tousled cuts.

    @hairbycaityp
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    Taylor | $130 per hour

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    Hair Stylist

    Originally from New Jersey, Taylor began her hair journey at Arrojo Cosmetology School, mastering classic precision cutting and color. She loves creating everything from soft, seamless blends to bold statement looks—especially ultimate blonde transformations and fiery red hues. When she’s not behind the chair, you’ll find her thrifting in Brooklyn, crocheting half-finished projects, or diving into her favorite video games. A session with Taylor feels like hanging out with your funniest, most stylish friend.

    @_deathbyglamour
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    Mira | $100 per hour

    (she/her)

    Apprentice

    Ridgewood-based stylist specializing in razor and scissor cuts for all lengths and textures. After 10 years of DIY haircuts for friends in local music scenes, she trained at Arrojo Academy to refine her craft. Her style ranges from lived-in and effortless to bold and edgy, always focused on creating authentic, affirming looks through collaboration and care.

    @pork___ch0p

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Queen of Swords 2

Located at 8-75 Woodward Ave in Ridgewood, Queens, Queen of Swords 2 is accessible from the M train at Fresh Pond Road. Whether you're searching for a curly haircut in Queens, loc care, a textured shag, or a stylist who truly gets your hair, we'd love to welcome you.

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Open 11:00-7:00 every day!

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