The Ballantyne Standard: Hair by Kendra Janelle Redefines Healthy Hair
When you walk into Hair by Kendra Janelle, you immediately sense it’s different. The music is calm but confident, the scent of freshly washed curls replaces the usual chemical haze, and the mirrors somehow feel less like judgment and more like possibility. It’s not a salon obsessed with trends—it’s a studio committed to teaching you how to love your hair again.
Kendra’s approach has long been rooted in health, education, and precision. Every color, every install, every treatment starts with a conversation about what your hair needs to thrive—not just what you want for your next photo session. Her philosophy feels refreshingly local, the kind of integrity that mirrors Ballantyne itself: polished, thoughtful, and quietly exacting.
Read our earlier feature, Hair by Kendra Janelle — Healthy Extensions, Smart Color, and Education-First Care in Ballantyne, for a deeper dive into her salon’s origins and extension expertise. And if you have curls? Don’t miss The Curl Concierge of Ballantyne.
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Education Before Extensions
Kendra isn’t here to sell quick transformations. She’s building long-term relationships grounded in education. Before she lifts a section or matches a shade, she explains every product and process in plain English—why it matters, how to maintain it, and what it’ll look like a month from now. Her clients leave with a plan, not just a blowout.
That’s what sets her apart in a city full of stylists: she’s a teacher first. It’s the same reason her appointment calendar fills quickly each season—Ballantyne residents value professionals who put thought before trend.
November’s Call: Prep Now, Shine Later
Holiday gatherings, corporate events, and family photos are around the corner. Kendra’s November sessions focus on protective styling and long-wear color plans that look good from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Clients who book early get not only her expertise but her signature maintenance roadmap—sleep routine, wash cadence, and styling guardrails included.
Appointments fill up quickly at her John J. Delaney Drive studio, so consider this your neighborly reminder: book now at KendraJanelleSalon.com.
What Ballantyne Can Learn From Kendra
Her success story is less about hair and more about community. She’s proof that you can grow a brand without losing touch, mentor without preaching, and set standards without exclusion. Ballantyne’s creative class is expanding, and Kendra is one of the professionals setting its tone—graceful confidence, no shortcuts, and the understanding that excellence always starts with care.
Contact Info
Hair by Kendra Janelle Salon & Extensions
15235 John J Delaney Dr., Suite 108
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone/Text: 303-591-5835
Visit Website | Instagram @HairByKendraJanelle
About the Author
Nell Thomas is a senior writer for The Charlotte Mercury and a contributor to Strolling Ballantyne. She runs on equal parts curiosity and caffeine—preferably a caramel-iced latte from Einstein Bros. Bagels in Ballantyne, where you can also grab a spinach-and-mushroom egg sandwich or a bagel so fresh it forgives your morning.
When Nell’s not writing about people who make Ballantyne better, she’s caffeinating, editing, or trying to decide whether light roast actually means “not enough caffeine.”
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“Hair by Kendra Janelle: Healthy Extensions and Smart Color in Ballantyne”
by Nell Thomas, Strolling Ballantyne (CC BY-ND 4.0)