Blo Blow Dry Bar—the largest blow dry bar franchise—just opened its first location in Ohio. There are now over 130 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

The new Blo Blow Dry Bar is located in Westlake, Ohio, in Crocker Park. It is owned and operated by local resident and entrepreneur Jen Alicea-Volak.

Originally from the Cleveland area, Alicea-Volak has worked in Bank Operations for the last 22 years as well as operated as a barber stylist, real estate agent, and owned and operated a personal chef and catering business. Ready to leave the corporate world, she set out to accomplish her long-time goal of owning her own business full-time.

She found Blo Blow Dry Bar while researching different opportunities and found that it aligned with her goals and her passion for all things self-care. Now, she is ready to open her first Blo Blow Dry Bar location with plans to sign on for additional bars in the future.

“Blo Blow Dry Bar has a great atmosphere and is an affordable way to be pampered,” said Alicea-Volak. “I love ‘girl time’ and helping people feel good in their own skin. Not only can I provide an affordable self-care experience in the luxurious Crocker Park, but I get to become immersed in my community and partner with women-owned organizations. I can’t wait to be able to grow with this business and the Crocker Park community.”