Bombshell Beauty and Spa in Euclid remodeled after fire next door

May 2—Once one finds their way into Bombshell Beauty and Spa, 21900 Lakeshore Blvd. in Euclid, the transformations made after an arsonist burned the neighboring building last year become very noticeable.

The back entrance has hand-drawn art covering the walls. The sweet smell of incense guides a visitor walking toward the check-in desk while a sense of design in the placement of every plant and painting gives life to the small space.

Owner Jennifer Worden said that after the fire at the neighboring Paragon, she wanted to remodel her salon that was originally storage for the bar.

The fire caused some smoke damage to the walls and windows with even her embossed door not being spared as it was broken by firefighters to gain entry. She said the unfortunate events were, however, a chance to put her own touch on the 12-foot by 62-foot allotment, and now she routinely finds herself changing up the space.

The business is split into two areas with the top having chairs for cuts and other services amid large windows and open spaces, while the downstairs opens up onto a spray tanning booth and sitting area. The spa area has drinks and low lighting for people to relax or participate in reiki, and fairy lights playfully light the walls giving the impression of a surreal wilderness or faraway place.

Worden said she wants people to be able to come down and relax, that she wanted to give her clients and staff a place where they could unwind and take time for themselves. She said that people have been enjoying the services, and she tries to expand even outside of her business.

"If they can make it down the stairs then we can give them a massage," Worden said with a smile. "Even if they can't then we try and make it work. I've even started going over to the Euclid Senior Center to give massages there for people that can't make it here. It seems to be going well and the seniors really enjoy it.

"I'm definitely a girls' girl and I have multiple businesses, but this is our safe place," Worden added. "And with the women that I've brought on my team recently this is like our hub. We never, ever feel like we are coming to work, if that makes sense.

"I've been doing this for almost two decades now, so I really look forward to coming to my place. This is really just like our weird little convent that we have created with a bunch of bomb, amazing, awesome artists that work within this space. Everybody can come here and have a good time."

She said that her services are diverse since different kinds of hair require different techniques and knowing how to work on all types of hair, according to her, is a must.

Worden didn't want anyone to feel like they were unwelcome at her shop, and she now insists that anyone who comes to work at her shop knows how to work on not just one particular style of hair but all of them.

She said that this, in her opinion, should be the standard not just for her business, but across the industry.

"They are all kind of cross trained and I call it now modern styling," Worden said. "I think that women no matter where you grew up or where you do your education, you should be able to do all textures of hair, you should be able to work on all types of skin.

"That's literally what our education is about through the State Board of Cosmetology, so I really require that for women to come into this space now," she added. "I've learned that in the past, that you can't discriminate against different textures of hair — we have to be able to do it all."

She said for those who want to walk in and check out her services that she has a Friday "Jenny's Happy Hour" where from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. spray tans, brow wax and blowouts are offered at discounted rates. Tarot card readers and other pop ups are brought in so that people have things to do while waiting.

"Back when the Paragon was open, we would have the back door open and ladies would be down getting cocktails, and it was just a constant influx of people. It's just recently come back, I think St. Paddy's Day was the first one since the fire where it was wild, everyone in the neighborhood was here."

She said that she wants to make sure that she serves the public well, and that she wants to keep finding ways to improve the city that she fell in love with.

"I hope I do Euclid justice," Worden said. "I think what I'm doing is a good thing, I definitely speak my truth and I think the city is doing a better job at getting crime together.

"I just feel safe within the community, we've never had any issues and love being here and knowing everyone that comes in here," she added. "I think it's a great place and a good place to raise a family in. I think it's a good vibe and we are bringing in a new generation of young stylists."