For Florida A&M University students, finding reliable hair care services nearby can be a challenge.
Just a two-minute walk from campus, Celebrities Hair Design has become a long-standing option for students seeking professional hair services catered toward natural hair. Owner Trenice Seniors, School of Business and Industry alum and former Miss FAMU, opened the salon in 1997 after choosing entrepreneurship over corporate life.
What began as a vision she built with her husband has grown into a multigenerational business rooted in the university community.
“Our focus has always been healthy hair,” Seniors said. “Whether it’s natural or chemically treated, we assess what’s best for that individual’s hair and educate clients, so they understand the process and the result.”
Seniors defines natural hair as hair that has not been chemically treated and the internal bonds remain intact, which is a key factor in strength and long-term health. The salon offers a wide range of services including color, treatments, cuts and protective styling, positioning itself as a one-stop location for clients who want experienced, professionally trained stylists who assess hair texture, condition and strength before styling and aesthetics.
Longtime stylist Latonya Mordeca, who has worked at Celebrities for 22 years, specializes in hair growth and healthy hair maintenance. She has seen shifts in the industry, especially with the rise of social media and at-home stylists but says professional salon care remains important.
“Everybody’s hair is different,” Mordeca said. “Just because something works for one person doesn’t mean it will work for you. It’s about learning your hair and keeping it healthy.”
The salon accepts walk-ins and recently relaunched College Wednesdays, offering student discounts with a valid student ID. For longtime customer and FAMU alumna Brandi Tatum-Fedrick, who now works on campus, the salon represents more than convenience.
“They are my family,” Fedrick said. “Your hair for Black women is a staple of who you are, and she has made sure mine stays healthy through every stage.”
