Brouh Kouakou Stylist, Gaithersburg

At Salon Lofts, hair expert Josie K. offers a variety of hair services, including haircuts for men, women, and children, rich color treatments, styling, and even facial-hair removal. She's particularly adept at working with all types of African-American hair, both natural and treated, and she performs everything from roller settings to cornrows to weaves. She also pins hair into updos for special occasions, such as weddings and the last day of traffic court.