LaRon D. Burns, Sr. is a nationally renowned educator, salon owner, philanthropist, and celebrity hairstylist.

 

Totally humble, perfectly charming, and heart warmingly sincere, he has an intuitive, almost enchanting way of bringing out the inner beauty of each client. Transforming that knowledge into gorgeous hair is what has put him on the map.

 

As one of the most sought after experts in the care and styling of ethnic hair, his work, expertise, and hair wisdom has appeared in a multitude of high profile magazines including Essence, Sophisticates Hair,Reader's Digest, Black Woman, Hype Hair, Upscale,Woman's World, Ebony, Hairstyling Trends, and many more. 

 

Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon learned of LaRon's work through the "celebrity grapevine" and became one of his first celebrity clients. As a result of the "celebrity grapevine" LaRon has worked his magic on Sanaa Lathan, Pat Smith, Donna Richarson-Joyner, Diane Carroll, Judge Hatchett, Vanessa L. Williams. 

 

A product of the American South, LaRon is known for styling with a straightening comb. He has expanded on fellow Louisiana native, Madame C.J. Walker's, straightening comb invention with a process he calls thermal texturizing. Far more than your grandmother's press and curl, LaRon mixes old and new technologies. By combining the proven methods of the straightening comb with the skillful manipulation of a flat iron, LaRon is able to seal the cuticle of the hair to achieve results without sacrificing the health and vitality of delicate hair strands.

 

In 2003, LaRon ventured out on his own by relocating to Dallas, Texas from Los Angeles, California.   Xhemistry The Salon was established in 2007.

 

Today, you can find him graciously mentoring countless young stylists, colorists, future salon owners, and meeting the needs of his clientele.