William H. Lawrence better known as Bill began his beauty career on January 9, 1979 at the prestigious Shelton’s Hair Gallery while enrolled in the pre-Dental program at Howard University.  During his tenure at Shelton’s he competed and won numerous awards in the Hair Industry and became a sought after stylist in the Washington, DC area.

Bill’s beauty philosophy is focused solely on the Total Look of the woman. He explores her beauty points and helps her to fully realize her complete personal style to compliment her fashion sensibility and creates a hairstyle and color to complete the vision.

Bill was inspired early in his career by a number of industry leaders including international beauty industry style and education icons John and Suzanne Chadwick, and Paul Mitchell. Their talent and vision helped Bill to formulate his career direction and shaped his standards of excellence. Paul Mitchell specifically is known for creating the bulk cutting method which revolutionized the industry, and is a style Bill is most noted for. In addition, renowned stylist Garren’s editorial success sparked Bill’s interest as did Floyd Kenyatta. Olive Benson changed Bill’s outlook on being a full stylist in the early 80’s and she taught him to compliment his styling ability by not being closed to any hair texture or person in your chair.

Bill most enjoys a complete cut and style.

Time is important. His ability to create and finish his client’s look in a small window of time sets him apart from most stylists. The 1940’s hairstyles help him to remember the essence of style. He strives to ensure a woman enjoys being a woman!

Tayo Kolawole began her journey in the beauty industry at the very young age of 16 years old.  She was convinced in middle school that this was her passion. Always fascinated by the beauty industry, Tayo began working as an assistant to her dear friends Barry and Gary, owners of Salon Obsession in Silver Spring, Maryland.  Soon afterwards, she aggressively pursued her dreams and obtained her cosmetology license at the age of 19.
Her journey led her to Florida where she worked with various salons and then returned to Washington, D.C where she joined the Bill Lawrence Salon team in 1998 where she has established an impressive following over the past 14 years.

Tayo specializes in healthy hair extensions, customs wig units, precision cutting, and educating her clients about healthy hair practices. Tayo prides herself in her skill to customize the texture and style of hair extensions and wig units to create a special one-of-a-kind look for her clients. Her desire is to meet the client’s needs and provide them with the ability to maintain their hair day after day.

Tayo’s desire is to ultimately brighten someone’s day and instill in them the value they have as a woman.  She enjoys making her clients smile and strives to make sure they leave feeling even better than when they arrived.

Imagine the wide-eyed five-year-old on her first adventure to the beauty salon!   That unique childhood experience led to a career choice for Marissa, an award-winning beauty innovator.   Marissa’s career path began on a step stool lifting her onto the chair of Bill Lawrence, owner of the renowned Bill Lawrence Salon in Washington, D.C., and evolved into a lifetime commitment to use her extraordinary talents to transform lives.  Marissa takes great pride in achieving the power of the makeover for her clients, and helps them to appreciate the beauty of the canvas they already possess.

Marissa worked at Emmanuel’s Hair Salon as an assistant in her youth, and after attending Howard University, Marissa studied the craft at AVEDA Institute of Atlanta, where she was winner in the classroom and in competition, taking home the top prize of First Place Full Potential Award for haircutting. Devoted to keeping her clients ahead of the trends, Marissa received advanced training in creative and corrective color services from the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London, Advance Haircutting with Gary Gerard at the International Beauty Show in Las Vegas, and a certificate in Corrective Camouflage and Beauty Makeup for Film and Television.

Marissa began her career in Atlanta’s top salons including Nani Salon and Spa, and Key Lime Pie Salon. Since 2008, she has been a part of the highly-skilled and gifted team at Bill Lawrence Salon, and has become a trusted authority on beauty, a texture expert and natural hair care specialist, with extensive training in color, cut, up-dos, hair extensions as well as make-up and hair for television and film.

Her fashion, film and TV credits include:  Beauty Advisor for Loreal Paris Target Beauty Concierge Launch; Lead Stylist and Hair Sponsor for Modern Rapunzel Hair Extensions at the Mark and Estel Show, New York Fashion Week; Lead Stylist for D.C. Fashion Week; Lead Color Consultant for Cosmo Tour with Loreal Paris; Key Hairstylist and Make-Up Artist Essence magazine “Looking Good After 50″ Competition Photo Shoot; Key Hairstylist for BET’s “Multitudes of Mercies” film; Stylist for Oprah Show Correspondent/Guest Doctor Marilyn Corder, M.D.; Lead Hair Stylist for Rhea Whitney Photography Boudoir Calendar Shoot; and invited guest to Ipsy Generation Beauty. Marrisa has also been a subject matter expert on WHUR-FM 96.3 and XM Sirius radio, and featured in Essence and Ebony magazines for New York Fashion Week.  Her clients include Comedian and Actress Sherri Shepherd, and Washington, D.C.’s movers and shakers.

Marissa works to make sure the confidence that comes with feeling beautiful is accessible to those who feel it is out of reach.  She has served as a panel speaker for Aloe Project Summit for young women of color preparing for college, Beauty and Wellness Advisor for Corder Pounders Fitness Fit-A-Thon for young people to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle; and a Beauty Volunteer for seniors at the Carroll Manor Nursing Home.

Lynne Wooden is a beauty expert with over 16 years of experience in Washington, DC’s top salons. As a hair stylist, colorist and extentionist at Bill Lawrence Salon, Lynne is regarded as the stylist to D.C.’s power brokers and style mavens including the First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama, Shaun Robinson of Access Hollywood and Paul Wharton of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of DC.
She is a featured expert in national and local media including Real Simple, In Style and Washingtonian magazines, WOL Radio and Fox 5 News.
Lynne’s talent and recognition stems from her commitment to continual education and training with the world’s leading beauty brands and experts including Schwarzkopf, Wella, Clairol, Joico, Great Lengths USA, and Dreamcatchers by Paris Hilton. She extends her expertise by hosting workshops and private consultations on maintaining healthy hair. Along with her work in the salon, Lynne has worked in the entertainment industry as a stylist on independent films, music videos, commercials.
Lynne constantly seeks out the newest, most advanced technologies available for shampooing, conditioning, repair and styling products to offer her clients the best quality available. She has assisted clients with restoring damaged hair and treatments for hair loss due to over processing. She also works with clients who suffer hair loss due to medical related problems and stress. Lynne hosts workshops educating on the importance of proper hair care and maintenance.
Lynne’s core services include: Hair Color, Cut and Style, Extensions, and Occasion and Red Carpet Services.
Lynne specializes in hair color (full color, semi permanent
and highlights) and hair color correction. Her experience includes extensive training as well as advanced blonding techniques and a variety of color applications. She is a certified educator for Schwarzkopf, and has numerous certifications with Wella, Clairol, and Joico.
Lynne provides haircuts and style from classic to modern to fit every woman’s unique personality and lifestyle.
The highest quality hair extensions are no longer a luxury service for Hollywood celebrities. Lynne helps clients to achieve fuller thicker hair and even complete style changes in a matter of minutes or hours. She offers several hair extension techniques from sew-in to clip-in, designed to meet the needs of each client. She is one of few Great Lengths USA Hair Extensions sytlists certified in the Washington, DC area. Great Lengths is the world’s leader in hair extension methods for over two decades and has innovated and perfected systems and procedures that can make possible any look desired. She is also certified with Dreamcatchers Hair Extensions by Paris Hilton, which is a wonderful option for clients wanting longer fuller hair or just simply highlights when hair color is not an option.