Absolutely incredible experience with Zahra at her beautiful salon! I drive over an hour to see her, and the whole experience is worth it. Her salon is a peaceful, private haven—perfect for hijabis and anyone who appreciates privacy. Zahra gives you her undivided attention, which is very rare in other salons where there are multiple other clients and workers. She’s genuine and works to make sure that you enjoy the final result while keeping your hair’s health in mind. I value Zahra’s expertise with bleached hair. Many stylists will agree to bleach your hair and will not do a great job—just take a look at the disastrous before picture I’ve included. Zahra knows what she’s doing, and she advises you based on what is realistic and healthy for your hair, not on how much money she can get out of you. She’s also worked with Redken, has a lot of experience, and uses high quality products. As you can see you from the pictures, Zahra did a beautiful job. She didn’t take short cuts. It was Ramadan, and she worked on my hair until 2 am, and made sure my mother and I ate when we broke our fast. Her hospitality is unmatched. I appreciate that she made my mother—who was not getting her hair done—feel very comfortable. Zahra’s not only talented and humble; she’s also very intentional about how she designs her space and client experiences. The salon is always clean, quiet, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed. She shared her vision for the salon and life in general, and I can tell you that she has a strong sense of justice and a desire to connect and create community, especially among women of color. While someone may think that bears no relevance to her ability to do my hair, it damn sure does to me. I don’t want anyone with bad vibes touching my hair and sharing space with me for all of these hours. If you want good vibes and beautiful hair, Zahra’s the girl!