SHANS'HANDZ Hair Studio

SHANS'HANDZ Hair Studio is a hair salon in Bowie, Maryland. Its services center on tailored haircuts, color and hair care for healthy hair, including pixie and bob cuts and silk press.

The studio also houses Girls Love Hair, a program founded in 2018 by Shantelle Long. It aims to build up girls through hair, teaching them and widening their outlook. Offerings include a free Beauty, Brains & Business Workshop, a free Fruits from the Heart program, a $50 Beauty, Brains & Business Hair Camp covering hair care, personal wellness and starting a business, and a $100 one-on-one Mom & Daughter session on hair texture, styling options and product knowledge. Founder Shantelle Long holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and entrepreneurship and is listed as a Licensed Cosmetology Educator and Master Hair Artist.

Appointments are booked online and secured with a debit or credit card. A confirmation email and text follow booking, with a reminder the day before. Only guests receiving a service may attend, outside food is not allowed though drinks are, and children come only when they are being serviced. Clients running 15 minutes or more late are asked to call the salon to check whether there is still room. Buy Now, Pay Later is available in person for bookings from $50 to $4,000, with approval needed before the appointment. Booking is also offered through a GlossGenius page, which lists gift cards and packages.

The salon aims for guests to feel welcomed, relaxed and comfortable. It states it does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, culture or beliefs. The salon describes itself as a leading hair salon in Bowie and as a BusinessRate Award Winner ranked #7 Hair Salon in Bowie, MD. The site shows a 4.8 rating from 22 reviews.

Personalized cuts, color and care aimed at healthy hair, alongside Girls Love Hair, a program focused on education and confidence for girls through hair.

The salon aims for a welcoming, relaxed and comfortable feel.