Silk press
PopularSmooth, glossy finish on natural hair with heat styling that respects your texture.
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East York · Toronto
Master your texture in East York.
Boutique appointments for locs, silk press, colour, extensions, and bridal styling with lead artist Nakisha Straker.
Nakisha Straker · Lead artist
Texture master · Locs · Silk press · Colour
5.0 Google rating
Texture-focused boutique salon
Locs & silk press specialists
By appointment in East York
Services
Texture care, tailored to you
From silk press and locs to colour, extensions, and bridal styling — each service is booked one-on-one with Nakisha.
Locs
SignatureStarter locs, maintenance, and styling with a focus on healthy scalp and hair.
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Creative colour, highlights, and corrective work tailored to your hair history.
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Event-ready updos and bridal styling with a polished, camera-ready finish.
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Personalized cuts, keratin, and treatments for natural or chemically treated hair.
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Meet the artist
Texture mastery, one appointment at a time
SheBeenHair is a boutique East York salon built around healthy hair and personalized results. Lead artist Nakisha Straker is known for locs, silk press, colour, extensions, keratin, and event-ready styling for clients of all ethnicities.
The studio is appointment-only so your visit stays focused on your hair goals — not a rushed chair rotation.
Read the full storyWhy clients book SheBeenHair
- One-on-one boutique appointments in East York
- Healthy-hair focus across natural and chemically treated textures
- Strong Google reputation — 5.0 average from 88 reviews
- Portfolio-friendly results for silk press, locs, colour, and bridal styling
Portfolio
Real texture work from the chair
Silk press, locs, colour, bridal, and extensions — styled at SheBeenHair in East York.
Client proof
Trusted in East York
GR
Google reviewer
Recent review
★★★★★
Clients consistently mention healthy hair, beautiful silk press results, and expert loc care in Google reviews for SheBeenHair.
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Google reviewer
Recent review
★★★★★
Review themes include feeling listened to, polished styling, and a welcoming boutique atmosphere on Wicksteed Avenue.
GR
Google reviewer
Recent review
★★★★★
Many five-star reviews highlight Nakisha’s skill with colour, extensions, and event-ready finishes.
Blog
View all articles → Hair tips from the chair
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Salon life
Booking Tips and Our Cancellation Policy
How to secure appointments, respect studio time, and avoid last-minute fees.
Salon life
Why Boutique Salons Beat Walk-In Chains for Textured Hair
Specialization, consistency, and the same artist—what clients gain at a texture-focused studio.
Extensions
Extensions 101: Volume Without Damage
How we match method, density, and maintenance for safer length at SheBeenHair.
Book & connect
Where to find SheBeenHair
Book on Square, read reviews on Google, and follow the salon on social — each link goes to the live profile.
Visit
East York studio
Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Appointments are required. Please allow 24 hours notice for cancellations.