Wave Hello to Holistic Hair
Ariel
OWNER + STYLIST
I'm a free-spirited modern-day hippy with a Southern accent, raised in rural Carolinas with a Malibu flare.
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In my senior year of high school, I decided to pursue a career in the beauty industry. Opting for more than just any hair school, I chose the Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill due to its alignment with my passion for protecting the environment.
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After completing hair school in 2010, I worked at a Redken Salon in the Raleigh area for 8 1/2 years. In 2019, I took the leap to become a small business owner. After thorough research, I established Wave, a Holistic Hair Studio in 2020, providing clean services, free from ammonia, ppd, and resorcinol.
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As a holistic hairstylist, my goal is to treat each client as a whole person, offering multi-sensory, non-toxic salon experiences.
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During my free time, you'll find me at a rock concert, enjoying a beach day, spending time with loved ones, or cuddling with my fur babies. I enjoy various hobbies such as watercolor painting, reading romance novels, thrifting vintage decor, and recently, learning to crochet.
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I take pride in evolving my spiritual practices, exploring chakras and astrology through podcasts and psychology books.
Holistic Hair
Holistic Hair Stylists treat each client as a whole person, immersing them in multi-sensory, non-toxic salon experiences. They offer professional organic hair and skin care treatments, support cruelty-free brands, and are eco-conscious.
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After many years behind the chair, I unfortunately experienced the side effects of being around the harmful chemicals that come with over use of products. In 2020 I made the decision to change all of my product lines I was using behind the chair to not only benefit my well being but to offer my clients a safer cleaner environment.
I aspire to use products behind the chair that are up to the European standard. The European standard their regulations are considered among the most stringent, banning over 1,300 chemicals in cosmetics that are known or suspected to be harmful, compared to fewer than a dozen by the U.S FDA.
Color Transformation
If you are craving a bold transformation, I am here to guide you through the process to create a customized look that's perfect for you