Bocu Salon and Spa in Commack features a luxury consignment shop

Maria Polsinelli’s business plan has always been to think big at Bocu Salon and Spa in Commack.

The strategy starts in the name of the airy 7,000-square-foot destination for hair care, facials, massages, manicures and more. It riffs on the French word “beaucoup.”

“It means 'a lot.’ That’s what I wanted to give my clients, a lot of good quality services,” says Polsinelli, of Laurel Hollow. “That’s what has kept me in business for the last 37 years.”

Roberta Phillips introduced vintage and antique costume jewelry at the salon in 2019. About a year later, she and Polsinelli expanded that venture into Bocutique, a consignment shop specializing in “selling the best” of what’s in people’s closets, per its mantra.

Dresses, bags, shoes and jewelry are all up for grabs. “Everything is in mint condition,” says Phillips, of Northport. There are typically pieces by Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Dior and others.

The women have admired each other’s business enterprises and savvy for three decades. “We’ve always stayed in touch, and then it came time to coordinate our businesses together under one roof,” says Phillips.

The arrangement is a win-win for them — and their customers. Between the spa, salon and shop, clients can de-stress and get dressed in an all-in-one spree.

“Clients have another venture when they can come in,” says Polsinelli, adding that while their hair is processing they can browse for something for their wardrobe. “It’s a great concept.”

Nothing like showing off a sleek new manicure with a chic designer handbag or sparkly vintage bracelet. It’s multitasking made easy — and stylish.

Some of Bocu's offered services are blowouts ($45 and up), men's cuts ($48), keratin treatments ($300 and up), the signature facial ($110), massage ($100) and pedicure — soak, scrub, hot towel, polish ($32). Bocutique merchandise changes regularly. Prices can run from $60 to $500.

Polsinelli has accrued a roster of repeat customers over the years, so the business feels like a family affair. The fact that her daughters work at Bocu — Francesca as a colorist and Tatiana as a receptionist — boosts that vibe. Bocu will continue, she says, “with the next generation.”

For now, Polsinelli and Phillips are enjoying their businesses and partnership. “Retire?" says Polsinelli. "Never."

Bocu Spa and Salon and Bocutique,, 6401 Jericho Tpke.,  Commack, 631-499-1300, bocusalon.com.