Stylesbyshanise

The business describes itself as a healthy lifestyle partner, pairing natural hair care appointments with coaching for clients working through their natural hair journey. Clients come from across the country as well as the Gastonia area.

Coaching is built around one-on-one sessions tailored to each client. Salon appointments are for natural hair care, and the focus is on keeping hair healthy in whatever style a client prefers.

For people who want to become natural hair stylists, training starts with core classes on cleansing, conditioning and styling natural hair. Students then choose loose natural hair or locs as a specialty area, and career planning covers basic business principles and the licenses and certifications needed for their area. Hands-on training and online coaching are both offered, and online teaching of natural hair care is being expanded.

The online shop carries Heart4Hair and Design Essentials products along with the business's own items, priced from $10 to $35. Almond and Avocado detangling and moisturizing products and a sulfate-free shampoo are listed at $15 each. The business also hosts a weekly podcast.

Booking requires a $35 nonrefundable deposit. Payment by cash or card is due at the time of service. One complimentary reschedule is allowed, based on availability, and additional guests are not permitted at appointments. Clients text when they arrive and the stylist lets them in.

Sessions are one-on-one, designed to help each client with their natural hair journey, and healthy hair comes first for any style a client prefers.