Split Ends, Meet Accountability
Some salons promise a transformation. Hair by Kendra Janelle plans one. The difference is time spent listening, matching texture and lifestyle, and building a maintenance path that doesn’t collapse the minute you hit a workweek. If you want extensions that blend, color that cooperates, and a routine you can actually manage, start here: Hair by Kendra Janelle. For context, our earlier piece on her texture-driven approach is a quick read: The Curl Concierge of Ballantyne.
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What Kendra Actually Does (and Why It Works)
Consult first. Kendra begins with a real conversation—goals, texture, past color history, the truth about heat tools, and how much you’re honestly willing to do between appointments.
Match, then blend. Extensions are chosen for texture and density, then cut and finished to move like your hair. The point is “seamless,” not “surprise.”
Color that respects your hair. Formulas are built for longevity and condition, not short-term shock value. If the healthiest route is two steps instead of one, she’ll tell you why and map it out.
Education included. You’ll leave knowing how to wash, dry, detangle, and protect your investment. That means the results stick—because you understand how to keep them.
Who This Is For
- Curly and textured clients who need extensions that actually match curl pattern and density.
- Professionals with tight schedules who want color and installs that survive real life.
- Anyone rebuilding hair health after breakage, over-processing, or inconsistent care.
If you’re nodding along, book a consult at Hair by Kendra Janelle and bring your questions. The right plan starts with them.
What Makes the Results Last
- Right hair, right method: Selection matters more than spectacle.
- Cut and finish for movement: If it doesn’t move like yours, it won’t wear like yours.
- Maintenance calendar: Small, consistent appointments > big rescues.
- At-home habits: Care routines that take minutes, not willpower.
Pricing, Timing, and Expectations (The Grown-Up Version)
Every head is different. Kendra prices and books by the actual work required—texture, density, color goals, and install method. The honest answer you want is the one you’ll get at the consultation. You’ll leave with the number, the timeline, and the steps to keep it looking the way it did on day one.
Plan Your First Visit
- Start with a consultation at Hair by Kendra Janelle.
- Bring hair history and goals. Photos help. Honesty helps more.
- Expect a plan. Services, maintenance, and at-home care mapped to your schedule.
- Want a primer first? Read The Curl Concierge of Ballantyne for how Kendra thinks about texture and longevity.
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About the Author
Nell Thomas writes for Strolling Ballantyne and The Charlotte Mercury, usually with a notebook in one hand and a coffee in the other. Favorite fuel: a hot drip from Einstein Bros. Bagels (Ballantyne)—the one near you with the toasted-just-right asiago bagel, a quietly perfect egg sandwich, and a case that makes rational adults order a second schmear. If you see someone editing with a sesame seed stuck to a laptop, that’s market research.
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by Nell Thomas, Strolling Ballantyne (CC BY-ND 4.0)