Choosing a favorite salon is always difficult, especially if you’re new to the neighborhood. And while you might be familiar with the Bushwick powerhouse salons like Self Salon and Maxwell’s, local hair rockstar Elma Siljkovic just added herself to the fray with a new shop: Queen of Swords. 

Queen of Swords, located on bustling Irving Avenue, just opened April 20, but Siljkovic has been cutting and styling hair for a long time. “Professionally, I’ve been a hair stylist for seven years. However, I’ve been cutting, coloring, and styling my friends and family since I can remember,” she said.  

As a New York native and Bushwick resident of 10 years, Siljkovic knew opening a salon in the neighborhood was a no-brainer: “I live here! I want to be a part of the community, carve out a space for myself, and everyone I love.”