Sani Auri
Hair salon in Hartford, CT
Sani Auri describes itself as a beauty and lifestyle studio and shop. It is named after the founder's daughter, Sania Auriana. Founder Carmen Veal sees the space as an extension of her own approach to care, and the business says its work is built on attention, kindness, and experiences meant to help people feel understood and supported.
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Sani Auri describes itself as a beauty and lifestyle studio and shop. It is named after the founder's daughter, Sania Auriana. Founder Carmen Veal sees the space as an extension of her own approach to care, and the business says its work is built on attention, kindness, and experiences meant to help people feel understood and supported.
Clients are seen by appointment only, and appointments can be booked online. Anyone wanting to know about same-day availability can text the studio. The studio sits in downtown Hartford and is open Wednesday and Thursday afternoons into the evening, Friday daytime, and Saturday morning to early afternoon.
The business offers Home Hair Care Academy, a learn-at-home program in curly hair care. Lessons cover understanding loose and curly hair, building a routine, and approaching care with intention. The program starts with foundational lessons and moves through step-by-step guidance, routines and support. A curl quiz on the website helps people start.
Sani Auri also hosts events and experiences through the year, including workshops and socials meant to bring people together around care in everyday life. Current listings include a Teach Me How to Braid Workshop, which covers a single braid and a basic cornrow, and Brown Skin Women Social, a social evening.
The business has trained other stylists on its Tight Curl Methods. Its Stylist Locator lists professionals on a map. According to the business, those listed in its Stylist Directory have advanced training in textured hair care, and taking part requires completing the Curl Care Intensive taught by Carmen Veal and showing a commitment to quality textured hair care. Applications for upcoming trainings are posted at CarmenVeal.com.
Through its online shop, the business sells products, tools and small goods, including a Curl Care line. Products are grouped into collections for conditioner, shampoo, styler, self-care, and hair tools and accessories. Refund and shipping policies are listed on the website.
The business says its work is built on care, attention and shared experiences, with everything it offers created with intention.
Services
Final prices may vary.
A learn-at-home program in curly hair care covering understanding curls, building a routine, and step-by-step guidance with support along the way.
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Home Hair Care Academy Price at booking
Workshops and socials held through the year, such as a braiding workshop and a women's social, meant to bring people together around everyday care.
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Brown Skin Women Social Price at booking
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Teach Me How to Braid Workshop Price at booking
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Meet the team
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- Highlights
- Home Hair Care Academy, a learn-at-home curly hair program
- Tight Curl Methods, which the business has taught to other stylists
- Stylist Locator and Stylist Directory for textured hair professionals
- Curl Care product line sold through the online shop
- Online appointment booking and a curl quiz
- Regular workshops and socials
- Good for
- Curly and textured hair
- Learning a home care routine
- Anyone looking for a Curl Care Intensive trained stylist
- Braiding workshops
- Social events around hair care
- Shoppers wanting curl care products
- Treats
- Loose and curly hair care
- Building a curl care routine
- Braiding skills
- Textured hair care
- Techniques
- Tight Curl Methods
- Single braid
- Cornrow
- Curl routines
Products & treatments
- Curl Care line
- Conditioner collection
- Shampoo collection
- Styler collection
- Self-care collection
- Hair tools and accessories