Meet the Team
How to Book
Every appointment at Mane Attraction begins with a consultation.
This ensures:
Accurate pricing
Proper time allocation
Hair preparation guidance
The right stylist match
A $25 consultation retainer is required and is applied toward your final service.
If availability allows, same-day appointments may be offered. Otherwise, your service will be scheduled for the next available date.
Kenisha D.
Owner & Lead StylistTrained under Ms. Ann since the age of 16, Kenisha carries the next chapter of Mane Attraction with vision and precision. Known for her versatility, she blends technical discipline with creative instinct.
Known For:
Precision cuts, Silk presses, Hair growth, Sew-ins, Quick Weaves, Clean braid foundations, Coloring, Wig Installs, Camera-ready finishes, Fingerwaves, Locs
Specialities:
Comfortable with all styles—does not accept braiding styles.
Best For Clients Who Want:
Versatility with structure and a stylist who understands both vision and longevity.
Consult Required:
All services begin with a $25 consultation retainer, applied toward your service.
Nakiya E.
Cut & Transformation SpecialistA Mane Attraction gem since 1993, Nakiyah — fondly called Kiya (kee-uh) brings expertise and a deeply loyal clientele. She is especially skilled in short hair sculpting, pixie precision, loc maintenance, and seamless sew-ins. Her chair is also a trusted space for clients navigating alopecia and hair loss.
Known For:
Sculpted pixies, 27-piece precision, Beautiful short cuts
Specialties:
Short Cuts, Fingerwaves, 27 Pieces, Pixies, Sew-ins, Locs, Curls, Hair Loss Support Styling
Founder of:
Hairpeutic Essentials — her personal hair care line focused on hair health and mental well being.
Best For Clients Who Want:
Experience, discretion, and transformation with care.
Shanell Q.
Braiding & Protective Styling SpecialistShanell’s braid patterns are clean, balanced, and designed to sit beautifully from every angle. While braids are her signature, she is equally confident creating sleek ponytails, custom wig styling, and polished children’s styles.
Known For:
Neat parts, Lightweights installs, Sleek ponytails
Specialities:
Knotless Braids, Straight backs, Protective styles, Ponytails, Kids Styling, Wig Installs and Styling
Note:
Shanell does not offer two-strand twists.
Best For Clients Who Want:
A protective style that looks sharp on day one and still holds weeks later.
Consult Required:
All services begin with a $25 consultation retainer, applied toward your service.
Qua R.
Versatile Styling ArtistQua’s strength is range. From braids to weaves to silk presses, she moves comfortably across styles and textures, adapting her technique to fit each client’s lifestyle.
Known For:
Flexibility, Balanced installs, Clean execution
Specialties:
Braids, Weaves, Natural Hair, Silk Press, Protective Styling
Best For Clients Who Want:
Options— and a stylist who can execute whatever direction they choose.
Kemi H.
Makeup Artist | Full Glam SpecialistKemi delivers full-coverage glam with precision. Her work is polished, balanced, and camera-ready — designed to complement the hair and elevate the full look.
Known For:
Flawless base, Time efficiency, Sculpted contour, Event glam
Specialities:
Full Coverage Glam, Event Makeup, Photo-ready makeup
Best For Clients Who Want:
A cohesive head-to-toe transformation.
Consult Required:
All services begin with a $25 consultation retainer, applied toward your service.
Jazzy H.
Loc & Versatile Styling SpecialistRaised inside the culture of Mane Attraction since the age of 16, Jazzy blends technical range with personality. She moves confidently between loc maintenance, silk presses, structured cuts, nad seamless installs while always prioritizing healthy foundations and clean execution.
Known For:
Loc care precision, Defined curls, Seamless wig installs, Weaves, Silk Presses, Cuts, Natural hair care
Specialties:
Loc Maintenance & Styling, Wig Installs, Silk Press, Weaves, Precision Cuts, Curl Definition
Best For Clients Who Want:
Great conversation and great styling — a chair experience that feels personal without sacrificing polish.
Takiyah P.
Natural & Braid SpecialistTakiyah, also called Kiyah (Keye-uh) blends braid technique with texture awareness. She works confidently across natural styles, wig installations, and weave finishes, ensuring that the foundation underneath remains healthy and properly prepped.
Known For:
Defined natural styles, Structured braid foundations, Seamless wig installs
Specialities:
Braids, Natural Hair Styling, Wig Installs, Weaves
Best For Clients Who Want:
Versatility without compromising hair health.
Consult Required:
All services begin with a $25 consultation retainer, applied toward your service.
Kendra D.
Creative & Brand Strategist | Makeup ArtistKendra shapes the visual language and cultural direction of Mane Attraction. From campaign development to media production, she leads the brand’s evolution beyond the chair. As a professional makeup artist, she also delivers polished, camera -ready glam designed to complement every transformation.
Currently advancing her craft as a student esthetician, she is expanding the shop’s future offerings into skincare and treatment services.
Known For:
Visual storytelling, Editorial, full and soft glam precision, Elevated brand execution
Specialties:
Brand Creative Direction, Campaign Development, Customized Makeup services, Production Styling
Best For Clients Who Want:
A main-character finish — on camera, on stage, or stepping into the room.