welcome, beautiful humans!
I’m Sami-Jo—the gal behind the chair and the heart behind Carousel Cuts, where every haircut is about way more than just hair.
I salon a little differently around here. Carousel Cuts was created with intention: a sensory-friendly, ALL-AGES-WELCOME, judgment-free zone where everyone can feel safe, comfortable, and completely themselves. Whether it’s your first haircut or your fiftieth, I want you to feel seen, heard, and maybe even a little spoiled.
I’m a Certified Sensory Haircut Specialist and Master Stylist with over a decade of experience—but more importantly, I’ve learned how to meet people where they’re at. No matter your age, background, needs, or sensory quirks, you’ve got a place in my chair.
One thing you’ll hear me say often is “progress over perfection.” As long as we’re moving forward in a positive, supportive way here, that’s what really matters.
At Carousel Cuts, kindness and patience aren’t just a vibe—they are the whole blueprint. Every visit will feel like a mix between a cozy chat, a confidence boost, and a deep exhale.
My motto? It’s no big deal, banana peel.
Because getting your hair done should be simple, silly, and zero stress—like a snack break for your soul.
I can’t wait to meet you!
This Was Never Just About Hair
My journey into this industry began when I was a teenager, just trying to find my footing in a world that felt anything but steady. What started as survival became a calling—to create the kind of space I wish had existed when I was younger.
The salon became my safe space. I was working behind the chair as a single mom, often with my son in tow on the days I couldn’t find childcare. It wasn’t easy—and I quickly learned that when I was behind the chair, I was at peace. For that brief window of time, I didn’t have to worry about anything else. I could just be present, helping someone feel like the best version of themselves.
As the years went on, I gained experience, skills, and certifications—but I also noticed something shifting. The industry was moving faster. Patience was thinning. Compassion was fading. We were losing the human aspect that first drew me in: the connection, the care, the understanding.
That’s when I knew I had to create something different.
In 2024, I opened Carousel Cuts—not just as a salon, but as a response to everything I felt was missing. I wanted to build a space that welcomed everyone. A place where differences aren’t just accepted, but supported. Where care isn’t rushed. Where people of all ages and all needs feel seen.
As a certified Sensory Haircut Specialist and Master Stylist, I’ve shaped this space around the values that carried me through the hardest chapters of my life: grace, patience, and connection.
Carousel Cuts is the place I wish had existed when I was a child—a safe, calm refuge with someone who truly understood me. Now, it’s here. For my son, for me, and for so many others who need more than just a haircut.
This work has saved me more than once. Now, it’s my honor to pass that comfort on to you.
raising a business. raising my boy.
Cosmetology School Graduation
Laughter in the middle of the mess. These moments saved me.
Little pockets of joy in the middle of a storm.
Every step forward was for him—and with him.
The early days were tough… but at least we had fake mustaches!
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