LAMACE VISIONS Richmond

Lamace Visions is led by hair artist and owner Keisha Mines. The salon describes itself as bringing beauty, artistry and empowerment together under one roof. It has a Midlothian Turnpike location in the 23235 area and a Hull Street location in the 23224 area, and each has its own phone line.

Services are grouped into color, natural hair and relaxed hair. Color options run from demi and permanent retouches to virgin color, custom color and a platinum pixie. Natural hair services cover wash-and-style, coils and rods, with cut pairings for each. Relaxed hair services include shampoo and styling packages, relaxer touch-ups, virgin relaxers and cuts, with a treatment option. Many prices are starting prices. Appointments are booked online through the salon's booking page in two steps. Hours run Monday through Saturday, with Tuesday and Sunday closed.

Beyond the chair, the salon's mission is to give stylists and creatives business knowledge and practical tools that cosmetology school does not cover. Education is a clear part of the offer: a virtual four-in-one pixie course, a one-on-one hands-on pixie cutting class that includes lunch, and a Look and Learn class.

The salon aims to equip stylists and creatives with business knowledge and tools that go beyond cosmetology school.