Hey girl, I'm Darlene!
I'm the owner of Salon 216 and a hairstylist who specializes in hair extensions and color. It has been a dream of mine since I was in high school and feel very blessed and fortunate to have my dreams become a reality. I am originally from Detroit, Michigan but I have been proudly serving the Raleigh community since 2015.
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As a mom of two, I completely understand how important your "me time" is. That is why I have curated my salon experience that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
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I've been a stylist for well over 10+ years and I have never been more in love with my clients and my craft. I pride myself in the continued education that I attend to monthly, if not sometimes even weekly. What can I say? I am a total nerd for learning new things and I am obsessed.
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While most stylists offer a killer first visit and maintenance care after. However, I tend to view my role as your stylist a tad bit differently. I work together with all of my guests to create a solid game plan to achieve your goals and how to maintain the look at home.I will also be checking in with you periodically to see how you're feeling about your current look or if you'd like to shake things up a bit. That way you don't feel like you're stuck with "just the usual".
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When I'm not in the salon or working on my classes, you'll find me kicking it back at home, binge-watching the latest Netflix series or hanging out with a close friend for a glass of wine.
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I can't wait to embark on this hair journey with you!