CALIFORNIA

Carina - Sassy Beauty & Barber Salon - Los Angeles, CA
I am Carina Chimdi Nwagbara, the "urban bohemian hairstylist". Natural hair is my strength, not my limitation. I love the beauty, health and texture of the tight coil, but most importantly I love to work with my clientele in discovering the best methods for grooming their hair and properly caring for their style.

MARYLAND

Ansylla - My Hairitage Natural Hair & Wellness - Clinton, MD
In addition to providing exceptional natural hair care services, My Hairitage Natural Hair & Wellness also offers options for loc wearers, including: loc styling, loc extensions, loc repair and our own technique called “The LOC WEAVE”™. Since 2005, we have offered Natural Hair Care & Advanced Loc Techniques Workshops to share our knowledge and experience. Natural hair is our specialty, and locs are our passion!

Kila - Na'klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa - Baltimore, MD
Greetings Natural Beauties! My name is Kila. Natural Hair is my passion. I have been celebrating my natural Hairitage for over ten years. I enjoy meeting and talking with my clients about all the styling options available to them while on their Natural Hair journey. I am a certified Herbalist through the New York Open Center. All of the products that I use are natural and several have an herbal base. I have created a natural hair oil and Loc butter made with organic herbs and essential oils that help to stimulate growth and nourish the roots of dry brittle hair. I specialize in the following services: Loc Initiations (starter locs)/ Loc Maintenance and grooming/ Loc Extensions/ Loc Adornments (the use of threads, yarns, crystals, cowries and beads.)/ Loc Repairs/ Coloring Services/ Coils/ Cornrow and Twist Combinations/ Twists/ Kinky Twists Holistic Henna Applications


Jamesha - Na'klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa - Baltimore, MD
Jamesha is a certfied natural hair care stylist that specializes in the natural hair care needs of children.

LaRetta - More Hair Salon - Baltimore, MD
LaRetta Ann Taylor, a native New Yorker, was initially licensed as a New York trained cosmetologist in 1987 and a licensed cosmetologist in the State of Maryland. She has done an extensive amount of study and research on the care of hair, hair care manufacturing/merchandising and the science of hair growth, specifically in the area of African descending hair textures. Her goal of opening More Hair Salon is to coach and assist her African descending brothers and sisters to lovingly care for their natural hair, while promoting hair growth throughout her community. She conducts ‘More Hair! Talks' Lecture Series and Natural Hair Care and Growth workshops, braiding, locs, hair coloring and haircutting workshops; and girls mentoring programs. Ms. Taylor created and formulated the More Hair! Salon Natural Hair Nutrition brand product line.

Letitia - Na'klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa - Baltimore, MD
My name is Letitia Bowens and I am a licensed Cosmetologist with 12 years experience in the in the beauty industry. I love using my experience to cultivate beautiful natural styles that reflect our modern lifestyles with timeless techniques. Let me pamper You!

Laurie - Na'klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa - Baltimore, MD
Laurie M. Taylor is a professional dancer and natural hair stylist. She shares her time between Baltimore and New York where she specializes in Inter-locking and Palm Roll Maintenance, Two-Strand Twist, Flat Twist, styles and more.

Natasha - Na'klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa - Baltimore, MD
My name is Natasha. I am a natural hairstylist and loctician of eight years. I have a BA in Political Science and a MA in Business. I launched Na'Klectic Natural Hair Gallery in March of 2004--it expanded to Na'Klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa in 2007. I specialize in the maintenance and care of natural hair and locs, and I have extensive product knowledge. I recognize products, herbs, and nutrition are key components in the maintenance of natural hair during my hair journey. My styles were featured in the Braids International and Braids Etc. I was featured as an educator and exhibited models for Ashea for the Bronner Brothers Hair Convention in Baltimore in May, 2006 and in New Jersey. In 2001, I developed oil for the hair by fusing olive oil, essential oils, and shea butter.

Robin - Na'klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa - Baltimore, MD
Hi, my name is Robin Lee. For the past 3 years, I've been working in a salon environment. I am a student at The Maryland Institute College of Art. I have been blessed to be able to express myself creatively in a variety of different mediums. Whether it's with a pencil on paper, paint on a canvas, sculpting and molding clay, or molding and defining a variety of beautiful textures of hair. I love sharing my talents with others.

Tenaya - Na'klectic Natural Hair Gallery and Spa - Baltimore, MD
Greetings beautiful people. I'm an artist and hairstylist that creates workout friendly nubian styles presentable for the workplace, special occasions, and literally every occasion. Taking care of natural hair and educating people in regards to wellness of mind, body, spirit and hair is my passion. I've been on this path to wellness for the past 20 years and everyday that I help enrich ones quality of life through my craft or education, my soul is truly blesses. My goal is to help you get to know your natural hair, getting back to the roots. I specialize in loc cultivation, loc maintenance, natural double strand twists, coil twists (also known as comb twists), cornrows, flat twist, rod sets, and much much more. On this path to getting to know your natural hair you will experience a euphoria you may not realize existed. It is my honor and privilege to bless your crown and help you to achieve healthy beautiful hair.

NEW YORK


Janice - Tarbaby Hair Design - Brooklyn, NY
I've been doing hair for over 25 years, and I'm a licensed natural hairstylist. I've done hair all over the world, from Japan to Hawaii. I travel between Hawaii, London, and Japan to do hair. They call me the Picasso or the Basquiat of braids. I approach the head as an artist approaches a blank canvas. I am known for my loc extensions and my freestyle cornrows.

 
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Tai’Rae Phoenix – The Phoenix LocKticians Network – New York and Phoenix

Tai’Rae, as he was commonly known, had an amazing passion for hair care, derived from years in the natural hair community, which came through his fingers and showed in his work. He didn’t just do hair, he created art. Phoenix believes in hair that is in harmony with the person wearing it and would much rather have someone say to a client, "You look great!" than "Wow, your hair looks great!”. Specializing in loc grooming, maintenance and style, his signature 2-loc twist raised the bar when it came to loc style potential. 

 
Thando Kafele – The Phoenix LocKticians Network – New York
Kafele's fun loving ways and zest for life are expressed in the vitality and vibrancy of his hair art.  His hair styling technique is his specialty, known and recognized within the hair industry for its meticulousness, the simplicity of its intricacies, as well as the tender care and nurturance of his clients' hair with detail and reverence for cultural expression. Thando Kafele has taken his place in the natural hair industry as an expert hair naturalist, culturist and teacher.

NORTH CAROLINA

April - Locstar Salon - Charlotte, NC
April Atkinson, co owner of Lockstar Salon has earned the veteran title for the 12 years of natural hair dedication. From NC to FL to Jamaica, many clients can boast of falling in love with their hair after April’s grace. Specializing in healthy, stylish, and manageable hair first but not compromising beautiful shades derived from her hair coloring expertise.

Gia - Locstar Salon - Charlotte, NC
Gia Atkinson, has been doing natural hair for 9 years. For her going natural isn’t just about changing your hair style but changing the way you view the world… She specializes in the growth, health and spirit of natural hair. Her passion is helping grow and maintain beautiful locks with either the palm or latching technique.

Monica - Locstar Salon - Charlotte, NC
Monica Jackson has been doing hair for the 8 years. As a natural hair stylist she provides her clients with an organic style that gives them great confidence within. Her style transforms her clients from the board room to the block. She specializes in braiding and all natural styles.

Tika - Locstar Salon - Charlotte, NC
Tika Harris has been doing hair for 10yrs. As a child she practiced braiding on her baby dolls that came in handy and it caught on one day. She specializes in twisting, weaving, styles of all types, but her best quality is her cornrow designs. She is very passionate about her work and is continuously growing and learning to be able to satisfy her clients needs.

Tinesha - Locstar Salon - Charlotte, NC
Tinesha Deadwiley’s passion for natural is what sets her apart from industry standards. Starting with a small in home salon and now co-owner of Lockstar Salon. She has help create a thriving natural hair salon that specializes in all forms of natural including locks, double twist and braids. Her biggest accolades are the Steve Harvey award for best salon in the country.

Jey - Natural Roots by Jey - Raleigh, NC
Who Is Jey? I am a certified natural hair technician and the owner/manager/ stylist of Natural Roots by Jey, the Triangle’s premier natural hair care service provider. I offer education concerning natural hair health and services to those with natural hair and locs and counsel for those transitioning towards healthy natural hair.
Jeunesse (Jey) Hall

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OHIO

Ms. Dee - Natural Roots Styling Studio - Cleveland, OH
Mz. Dee is a master stylist of 12 plus years in Cleveland, Ohio. She trained under a couple of veteran stylists around the states. Her specialty is cutting, coloring and natural hair. Her creativity has made a name for herself as the "Image Creator"! Where the client is the canvas and her creativity is the color that brings them to life. Her bold desire to teach and learn all there is in the industry has no boundaries. She currently has made "Natural Roots Styling Studio" her nook for her creativity. She also is a Naturopathic Doctor and a C.H.C. (Certified Health Counselor), infusing her wholistic knowledge with the wellness of her clients; inner and outer.

 

 

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TENNESSEE

Kristi - Kinky Roots Natural Hair Salon - Nashiville, TN
Kristi Dunkley is a trendsetter, professional, and the originator of Kinky Rootz. Being a creative inspiration of our enriching African lineage has set her apart from the rest. She opened up her very own exclusive and trendy salon in May 2005 that has grown into a household name. An innovator who remains at the top of her game in a thriving industry, Kinky Rootz Natural Hair Salon is setting the standard for natural beauty. Specializing in Senegalese twists, afro kinky twists, flat Senegalese twists, double strand twists, twists outs, coils, straw sets (yes kinky hair can be set on straws!), rod sets (yes u can with natural hair!), combination styles, children styles (depending on age), loc extensions, loc start-up and cultivating, loc styling, quick weaves, sew-ins, latch hook extensions, and color! I no longer offer braiding services…