OUR TEAM
Salon Crie: A Textured Hair Studio is a relaxer-free, education-first salon dedicated to helping clients understand, care for, and fully embrace their natural hair. At Salon Crie, we believe your hair should never feel like a burden. Every service is designed with intention, combining professional technique, product knowledge, and real-time education so you leave not only styled, but equipped to maintain your hair with confidence between visits. Our approach is rooted in precision, efficiency, and integrity. From customized cutting using head shape principles to simplified, results-driven product routines, we focus on creating healthy, manageable hair without unnecessary steps. This is where time, technique, and care align. More than a salon, Salon Crie operates as a collaborative team environment where every client experience is supported, consistent, and aligned with our standard of excellence. Quality in products, integrity in ingredients, and a commitment to making natural hair make sense.
Aminah Lawson
Aminah Lawson is the founder of Salon Crie, master stylist, salon educator, and cosmetic chemist with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. She specializes in precision cutting and healthy hair care, combining technique, product knowledge, and education to deliver results that last beyond the salon. Her work is rooted in The Crie Standard: efficient, intentional services that simplify natural hair care and support long-term hair health.
Julia Taylor
Julia is a stylist at Salon Crie known for her attention to commitment to delivering results you can maintain beyond the salon. Her approach is rooted in understanding the client first, taking the time to assess hair behavior, density, and overall condition before executing a service. Whether shaping, styling, or refining a look, Julia focuses on creating balanced, functional results that align with your lifestyle. She values education as part of the experience, ensuring each client leaves with clarity on how to care for and manage their hair between visits. Julia’s work reflects the Salon Crie standard: intentional, efficient, and rooted in healthy hair.
Safira Whitaker
Safira is a skilled stylist at Salon Crie with a specialized focus in hair loss and scalp care. As our in-house Hair Loss Practitioner, she is dedicated to helping clients understand the root causes of their hair concerns while providing targeted, results-driven solutions. Her approach combines education, intention, and care, guiding clients through personalized services that support healthy hair growth, scalp balance, and long-term restoration. Safira creates a space where clients feel seen, supported, and confident in their hair journey. At Salon Crie, she plays a key role in bridging beauty and scalp health, ensuring every client receives not only a service, but a strategy.
Lulani Courts
Lulani “Lu” is Salon Crie’s current Salon Fellow, actively training and assisting as she develops into a full Salon Crie team member. She is committed to learning The Crie Standard, with a focus on technique, efficiency, and client care while also upholding the Salon Crie culture. Lu supports the salon experience through assisting services while building her skills in textured hair, education, and professional practice. Her dedication to growth and consistency makes her a strong part of the Salon Crie future.
Karon Lilly
Operations and Client Experience Manager - Karon is dedicated to ensuring seamless salon operations and elevating your experience, by expertly blending administrative prowess with a passion for exceptional client engagement.