SALON 403, LLC

Salon 403, LLC is a hair salon in Newport News, Virginia, run by owner and stylist Frances Armstrong. The salon describes itself as a premier boutique beauty salon. It is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Monday is by appointment only.

The menu covers hair care for a wide range of textures. Clients can book natural hair styling, cornrows, twists and loc maintenance, as well as blow outs, silk presses, sets, wraps and updos. Chemical services include virgin and retouch relaxers, and color work includes highlights. Hair treatments and haircuts are also offered, along with weaving and extensions.

Beyond the chair, the salon offers makeup consultations and application, and it works on wigs, from construction to lace wig repair. It also offers cranial prosthesis services. The salon states that its stylists are licensed and that its staff has over 20 years of combined experience.

Salon 403 sells Pheme Hair Care products, a natural hair care line that includes shampoo, conditioner, hair growth oil, detangler and edge control. It also carries Ella René Cosmetics lipsticks and a makeup brush set, plus Salon 403 hoodies and unisex t-shirts. The salon has become a certified SWaM business.