Finding a hairstylist takes work! Between searching online and asking your friends and family where they go, finding someone to keep you looking on point can become a little draining. Well, a new Black Owned hair salon recently opened in the Federal Way Commons mall called Ena'Vative Hair Studio. Owned by Seattle native Ena Robinson, they offer the usual cosmetology services such as hair, nails, and makeup, but they are also dedicated to a training-based structure through her program "Level Up Beauty Bootcamp" by Ena'Vative, which offers a variety of courses that will assist licensed and unlicensed students in the core elements of essential foundational haircare.

"I offer foundational classes in hairstyling and hair cutting, coloring; all of the basics, to help them be prepared for if they want to actually do their own business or work for someone else," said Ena Robinson. She continued, "I also offer training in pageantry and opportunities with New York Fashion Week." said Robinson.

But it doesn't stop with those who are licensed or working toward their cosmetology license. Robinson also exposes students to her training program so they can see if cosmetology is a career they want to pursue.

"Cosmetology educator is another part of what I do. And so with that, when I was doing it about five, six years ago, I was able to connect in the community with a lot of high schools and even be able to present Franklin High School, a school here in Federal Way, who actually is coming to visit in two weeks to see what it is that cosmetology is about, [and] to see if it's something that they want to be involved in." said Robinson

With her 20-plus years of experience and hands-on education in hair color, haircuts, hair additions, and overall healthy haircare for all hair types, Ena Robinson can create the perfect look for anyone she services.

You can learn more about Ena'Vative and Ena Robison by visiting enavativehair.glossgenius.com/

This segment was lead produced by TT Frosts, and originally aired on Back2Besa hosted by Besa Gordon, which airs on FOX 13 Seattle Saturdays at 10:30 pm and replays Sundays at 10 am on FOX 13 +