AZALEA’S JOURNEY;

I’ve lived in WA for 16 years. But, I was born and raised in Philadelphia.  Ever since I can remember, I loved styling hair. Even when I was a little girl (8 years old), my mom bought me a Barbie head for Christmas and I would style the head every chance I got. And when I styled the Barbie head, something was fulfilling about it “It felt good!”.  

Back in Philadelphia, everyone wore their hair in braids or weaves starting from the age of 6 and older. That being said when I was about 10 years old, my mom styled my hair with Barretts and ballies. While other kids and students my age were wearing weaves, braids, or relaxers. My mom tried to keep me a little girl as long as she could. But, her styling caused me to be an outcast, which was hard for me at that age because kids can be mean.

So, one day I woke up with a bright idea. I decided to get to school early so I could change my hairstyle in the girls’ restroom. And after school, I would change it back the way my mother styled it! And my mom never knew the difference. By me mimicking my mother’s style, was when I realized I had skills.

At the age of 12, my mother permitted me to take control of my hair. And that’s when I got out of control with my hair. I had a different style every week. From coloring, cutting, weaving, braiding, you name it. When I look back at my childhood pictures, I’m amazed at the hairstyles I performed on myself. 

During this time, all the kids in my neighborhood loved my hairstyles. So I started styling all the girls hair in the neighborhood, and cutting the boys hair every weekend for free. I styled their hair for free because I didn’t know I could charge. And even if I  did know, I wouldn’t want money, I was fulfilled by them allowing me to style their hair “because it felt like fulfillment, it felt like purpose”.

At the age of 16, I worked at my first hair salon called Sav’age on Ridge & Midvile in Philadelphia. The services I performed were weaves and braides. Then I worked at Selective Beauty Salon in Philadelphia as a hair extension tech. And then twice as an adult at  Fantastic Cutz in Renton WA, as a hair extension tech.

In 2020, I opened a storefront salon at 15033 Highway 99, Suite C in Lynnwood, while attending school. I’ve attended, Cosmetology, Master Esthetician, Nail Technician, Trichology, Hairloss Practitioner, Phlebotomy-which is needed for trichology, Henna brows, Eyelash extensions, and Cranial Prothesis. All while maintaining a salon, in which is a small piece of the puzzle of what led to the closing of the salon space located on Highway 99.

As of now, I’m performing hair services in my home. I’ve turned my whole basement into a full-service salon.  I stand by integrity and high-quality installations. It’s my mission that no one leaves this salon unhappy and my 5-star salon rating proves that!  I’d love to help give you the makeover you’ve been desiring. Whether it’s just length or volume, or if you’re dealing with alopecia. With over 30 years of experience in the hair extension industry, I’m well-skilled in all areas of hair extensions and specialize in all hair types and conditions “including alopecia. Anyone can perform an install in hair extensions. But, what sets Azalea apart is that she’s operating in her gift, a gift of creativity, and vision. And if a stylist is operating in their gift, it will always come out better than a stylist who just performs installs for the money. 

In addition, Azalea carries only the best hair extensions to cater to your needs. Azalea installs and hairstyles will highlight your facial features to give you that fun sporty, or professional look. Here at Unbeweavable, Azalea listens to your needs and will include you in every step of your installation process.

Azalea is a Board Certified Trichologist. Trichology is the bridge between cosmetology and dermatology. Azalea has undergone the study of Trichology for over two years. Trichology is the study of the hair, scalp, and follicles( the science of what’s underneath the epidermis of the scalp). Azalea first studied Hair-Loss Practitioner and became certified in healthcare. Then she studied Trichology and became certified by the Board of Education and again Healthcare, which led to 2 Board-Certified healthcare certifications with an exam passing score of 97%. Whether it’s reversing alopecia, installing hair extensions, or just looking to add length and volume to your hair. Azalea has you covered, she has a passion, anointed hands, and the ability to brainstorm through your installation process. 

Azalea’s appointment availability for hair extensions is Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.  Also, Azalea sells quality hair extensions that she has on hand. And products for your hair extension maintenance. 

Thank you for reading;

Azalea