ESSIE is the epitome of a real hair stylist. She has been my hair stylist for over 8 years. I found her while watching her YouTube videos and she was just so down to earth, funny, creative, stylish, beautiful, practical and so full of personality. I was new to wearing raw hair. While watching one of her hair reviews, she mentioned she lived in Richmond. I immediately contacted her because her install, makeup and outfit was FLAWLESS and everything else about her was genuine and real. I scheduled my appointment and the rest is history. She is beautiful inside and out, has a vibrant personality, and a heart of gold. She is always punctual, she answers her texts and phone calls, she's extremely knowledgeable about hair care, installs and wig making. She stays up to date on the current hair trends by attending hair shows, classes and seminars. Most importantly, She is drama-free, ethical and of high moral values. If there's an issue with your hair, she will do whatever it takes to fix it and make it right. Her prices are affordable and economical. What I love the most is she doesn't overbook. Her clients' time is valuable to her so she schedules a 2-3 hour window for each of her clients to ensure you have the privacy you need. She is an amazing woman with a plethora of skills and talents. I'm honored to have her not only as my stylist but as a true friend. She will be MY stylist forever