OUR TEAM
Africana Star is a community-driven business created to uplift and empower. We are an LA based Sola Salon specializing in dramatic cuts and unique inner & balayage coloring. Our goal is to make our clients glow from inside out. We support businesses by promoting clothing, culture, and creativity, while also creating opportunities for our returning citizens through our youth mentorship programs and financial literacy. Our mission is to blend cultural pride with workforce development, helping individuals build skills, dignity, and sustainable careers. Africana Star currently operates through both local partnerships and online, serving as a bridge between African fashion and economic empowerment in our community.
Andre Best Barber
Andre Robert Polk is a master barber, entrepreneur, and rising media personality with a passion for excellence, influence, and ownership. Born on the south side of Chicago and raised in Sylmar, California, Andre discovered his love for business at just 13 years old when he picked up his first pair of clippers — and never looked back. What started as a skill quickly became a craft. Over the years, Andre has built a reputation for precision, professionalism, and creating an experience that goes beyond the haircut. To him, barbering isn’t just about fades and lineups — it’s about confidence, discipline, and transformation. Every client who sits in his chair leaves sharper, more confident, and elevated. Through consistency, work ethic, and continuous self-education, Andre has turned barbering into a foundation for bigger ventures. He understands that the barbershop is more than a workplace — it’s a network, a community hub, and a launching pad for opportunity. Beyond the chair, Andre is building a powerful personal brand across social media, where he creates content focused on self-improvement, entrepreneurship, culture, and real conversations. His vision is bigger than haircuts — he’s building a media platform designed to inspire, educate, and entertain at scale. With plans to grow his presence on YouTube, TikTok, and live streaming platforms, Andre is focused on creating a digital network that merges barbershop culture, business mindset, and influential conversations. His l
Catherine Turyamureeba
Crystal Licensed Professional Chan
My name is Crystal,I am your go to hair color specialist with over 15 years of experience.My focus as a licensed Cosmetologist, I possess a deep understanding of color theory, hair types, and chemical processes involved in dyeing and highlighting hair. the organic way , I truly enjoy staying up dated on the latest trends and techniques.I enjoy and love making my clients feel comfortable ,confident ,and happy. I always take care my clients hair like it was my hair, and having you knowledgeable about products and methods that minimize damage and giving you more options on how to upkeep your hair routines .I specialize in color correction, I offer a wide range of services and products.Highlights,balayage,ombre,peekaboo hair,color retouch, vivid colors, organic color, organic keratin and organic makeup.Are you ready to get the Color and look you dream of .Book today because you deserve it .
MD Licensed Professional Warren
A world-renowned celebrity hairstylist licensed in CA and NJ, MD Warren brings unparalleled expertise and creativity to each client. With first-time consultations available Tuesday to Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm and services offered Friday to Monday from 9 am to 11 pm, MD Warren is dedicated to transforming hair into works of art that redefine beauty.
Kayla Griffith
Tiara Stylist
