True North Artistry
Hair. Reflection. Presence.
I’m Mikala — a hairstylist, facilitator, and guide for people who want their outer expression to reflect who they truly are.
From behind the chair to inside community spaces, my work is rooted in self-trust, personal health, and embodied confidence — without pretense, pressure, or performance.
A grounded approach to beauty and self-expression.
True North Artistry exists at the intersection of beauty, self-expression, and possibility.
I believe how you care for yourself — your hair, your body, your nervous system, your environment — shapes how you show up in the world. My work is about creating alignment between how you feel on the inside and how you move through life on the outside.
The Salon
Thoughtful hair services, rooted in care and intention.
My work in the salon is where most people begin their journey with me, and where transformation may become visible first.
The following services light me up:
Concealed, Beaded Row Hair Extensions
Gray Coverage
Lived-In, Dimensional Blonde and Brunette
With over 18 years behind the chair, my approach is collaborative, grounded, and deeply customized. Whether you’re maintaining what you love or stepping into something new, your hair is treated as an extension of your identity , not a passing trend.
Now seeing clients at 1213 Studio in the heart of Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, NC.
ELEVATED
Breathe Deep. Love Deeper. A guided community experience for reflection and self-love.
ELEVATED is a facilitated experience for introspection, connection, and self-love — held in community.
Each gathering is intentionally structured and guided by me, with a recorded live DJ set to support deeper access, embodiment, and emotional presence throughout the experience, plus something to return to when you feel the pull.
ELEVATED isn’t a performance.
It’s not group therapy.
It does ask for participation and presence.
ELEVATED creates space to slow down, reflect through guided journaling, reconnect with yourself through honesty and possibility and connect with others through sharing.
ELEVATED is hosted locally in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is built to be taken on the road, expanding a network of Self-Love and Possibility. When held in dispensary settings, plant medicine is approached with intention and respect — participation is not an expectation.
You are invited to arrive exactly as you are.
Deeper Work & Future Offerings
Alongside my work in the salon and community spaces, I’m actively integrating training in womb health and somatic awareness — bringing a deeper lens of body literacy, nervous system care, and self-trust into everything I do.
I also offer one-on-one mentorship on a limited, by-inquiry basis for those seeking deeper personal reflection and guidance.
These offerings are evolving organically and are available by consultation rather than promotion.
About My Work
I’ve spent nearly two decades working closely with people — listening, observing, and holding space for change.
My work blends technical skill, lived experience, and a deep respect for personal autonomy. I’m committed to products and practices that support long-term personal health, honest expression, and sustainable care.
This isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about coming home to yourself.
