Authentic Love & Hair specializes in natural hair care and loc services including loc establishment (starter locs, traditional locs, micro locs), loc maintenance (retwisting, repair, styling), scalp treatments (detox, dandruff treatment, massage), hair health treatments (deep conditioning, protein, hot oil), braiding, extension removal, and personalized hair health consultations.
All appointments are by private, one-on-one booking only. You can schedule your visit through the online booking system on the website's Book/Contact page, which offers calendar integration for your convenience. Virtual consultations are also available for remote clients.
The studio is located at 4531 N Wickham Rd Suite B, Melbourne, FL 32935, serving clients throughout Brevard County and the 321 area.
Authentic Love & Hair offers a holistic, healing-centered experience focused on hair, mind, and spirit. It is a boutique, private studio specializing exclusively in natural hair and loc care with over 10 years of expertise. The one-on-one appointment model ensures personalized attention in a peaceful, respectful environment. The salon also provides educational training through its Micro Loc Master Class.
Yes, Authentic Love & Hair offers virtual consultations to clients who cannot visit the studio in person. These sessions provide expert guidance on natural hair care, loc establishment, and maintenance tailored to your needs.
The business is founded and operated by Stephanie McCray, a natural hair specialist and loctician with over a decade of experience in caring for locs and natural hair textures.
The Micro Loc Master Class is an advanced educational program offered by Authentic Love & Hair that trains aspiring and existing locticians in micro loc techniques, including sectioning, tension control, maintenance, client communication, and business fundamentals.
Yes, Authentic Love & Hair welcomes clients of all genders and cultural backgrounds with natural textures. Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual's hair type and goals.
Each appointment is a private, one-on-one session focused on personalized care. You can expect a peaceful environment where your hair history and goals are discussed in detail, followed by expert treatment or styling designed to promote hair health and confidence.
Yes, personalized hair health consultations are available to assess your hair and scalp condition and provide expert guidance on improving and maintaining natural hair vitality.
The salon accepts card payments and other common payment methods for your convenience. Details can be confirmed during booking or upon arrival.
The studio offers specialized scalp treatments such as scalp detox, dandruff treatment, and relaxing scalp massages to promote a healthy scalp environment and support hair growth.
Yes, Stephanie provides expert guidance and care for clients transitioning from chemically treated or relaxed hair to natural textures, ensuring a safe and healthy process.
While specific cancellation policies are provided during booking, clients are encouraged to notify the salon in advance if they need to reschedule or cancel to respect the one-on-one booking system and allow others to book.
No. To maintain a focused, private experience, all services are by appointment only. Please book in advance online or by contacting the studio.
The duration varies depending on the service. Loc establishment or micro loc installation may take several hours, while maintenance treatments like retwisting or scalp care typically require less time. Exact timings are provided during booking consultations.
Yes, the salon is intentionally designed as a peaceful, calm space with minimal noise and distractions, ideal for clients who prefer a quiet, private environment.
Clients should come with clean hair and may bring any preferred hair care products. For new clients, be prepared to discuss your hair history and goals during the consultation portion of your session.
Yes, services include braiding and styling options tailored to natural hair and locs, using conditioning braid creams and gentle techniques to maintain hair health.