About Us

Founded on a foundation of service and community, our salon suites were built to create opportunities for beauty professionals to grow, thrive, and achieve their dreams.

After serving in the United States Marine Corps (2001–2005), our founder entered the beauty industry in 2004, eventually growing from a single location to seven SalonCentric franchise locations across Alabama. With years of experience coaching and mentoring stylists, we designed our salon suites to provide freedom, flexibility, and support for salon and spa professionals to build their businesses and their futures.

  • Founder

    “After serving in the United States Marine Corps from 2001 to 2005, I transitioned into the beauty industry in December 2004, joining my family’s business, State Beauty Supply, as an outside sales consultant. In 2011, I purchased the company with a single location in Mobile, Alabama. Through dedication, growth, and a passion for serving the stylist community, that one store has expanded into seven SalonCentric franchise locations across Alabama as of 2025.

    My mission is to elevate the beauty industry by helping elevate those around me. I am passionate about coaching and mentoring salon and spa professionals, guiding them to discover their purpose and create meaningful paths for success.”

  • Founder

    “Since childhood, I’ve been captivated by the transformative power of hair. Growing up, I spent countless hours at my aunt’s salon, sweeping up clippings and watching clients leave with newfound confidence. Those moments ignited a lifelong passion for the beauty industry. In my early 20s, as a young parent navigating life’s demands, I began my career as an apprentice manicurist, earning my license within a year. While I loved the work, my heart was set on hairstyling. I seized the opportunity to apprentice as a stylist, and after two years of dedication, I became a licensed hairstylist, ready to make a difference one client at a time.

    Over the next 13 years, I built a thriving clientele, often juggling multiple appointments with the support of an associate. More than styling hair, I found joy in mentoring young stylists, helping them grow into confident professionals. That experience fueled my decision to step away from the chair and join my husband, Blake, in our family business. Today, as we launch Coastal Salon Lofts, my vision is to create a nurturing space where stylists can master their craft and achieve their dreams. What sets me apart is my deep understanding of the stylist’s journey—having lived it myself—and my commitment to fostering a community where creativity and success thrive. My goal is to empower every stylist at Coastal Salon Lofts to build their own legacy, just as I’ve built mine.”

“For me, success is measured by the success of others. My passion lies in helping salons and stylists increase their income, creating opportunities that transform lives and strengthen families.” — Blake Kennedy, co-owner