Mane Hive + Co

Stephanie Hendershot is the color specialist and owner of Mane Hive + Co, which she built. She has worked as a stylist for over 12 years, and the salon describes her as Cleveland's top color specialist.

The salon says it helps clients find hair color matched to their natural skin tone and eye color. Its approach puts hospitality ahead of hustle, with the guest experience treated as important as the finished result. The salon also sponsors the Old Brooklyn Youth League baseball program in Cleveland and partners with Cleveland's Bee Hive Association on bee conservation.

Color visits are built around longer sessions. The Custom Color Session includes a color analysis, a hair color treatment, a haircut and a signature style, and runs 3-4 hours from $300. The Dimensional Session adds customized highlights and a customized glaze to a tailored cut and style, taking 3-3.5 hours from $260. The High Impact Blonding Session covers full blonding with a custom cut and signature style over 4-4.5 hours, starting at $325. Between blonding appointments, a global toner refreshes blonde hair, and a Malibu Treatment removes mineral and chlorine buildup. The shampoo experience includes aromatherapy and music, along with a shampoo meant to ease tight muscles.

Skin services include a 30-minute Glow Facial from $55, aimed at dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles, or dehydrated skin. The Custom Facial, from $100, uses an enzyme peel and a mask chosen for specific skin needs, with one elevation of choice included. The Anti Aging Facial, also from $100, targets uneven skin tone and fine lines while hydrating the skin, includes one elevation of choice, and is recommended for anyone 25 and older.

Seasonal Color Analysis is offered in person and includes draping, plus recommendations for hair, wardrobe and makeup. Sessions last about 60-90 minutes, clients are asked to arrive without makeup, and appointments are limited because of the personal nature of the service. Bridal packages are arranged through the contact form, with replies within 24-48 hours. The studio sells Leaf and Flower and Alcove hair care. The salon is also hiring experienced stylists, new graduates and associates, and a guest concierge; stylist candidates can reach out to start a conversation without a formal application.

The salon aims to match hair color to each client's natural skin tone and eye color, and it treats the guest experience as important as the result.

The salon describes its feel as hospitality over hustle, with the experience weighed as much as the result.