MONIQUE STOKES AND LATOYA STUCKEY
Co-Owners, Slique Hair Studio
Harlem-based wife and wife duo Monique Stokes and Latoya Stuckey were drawn to the art of hair styling because of its allowance for creative freedom. Stokes has been dishing out unique styles for more than 25 years, while Stuckey, an active-duty Army officer, backs Stokes’ vision and offers perspective as well as strategic support. It’s a blend of creativity and ingenuity. They’ve seen their share of adversity, but their determination has never wavered. “Stay focused on your dreams and goals because the road to success may be detoured by the economy—but when you stick to your plan, things will eventually turn out well,” Stokes says. “Building a loyal clientele base always helps, too!” Coming up in the business, Stokes and Stuckey paid close attention to the advice of the trendsetting stylists they met along the way, and applied it to their original approach as well as their own creative flow. The pair is focused on complete customer satisfaction—and it’s paying off. Their work has been featured in several magazines, including Essence, Hype Hair, Sophisticate’s Black Hair Styles and Care Guide and Passion, among others. It’s abundantly clear that the entire Slique Hair Studio crew works hard to stay way ahead of the curve on the latest hair trends, hottest ethnic and multicultural hair styles, and cutting-edge techniques. “Our mission and vision is to provide quality hair care. We are very detail-oriented and determined to provide great service to every client,” Stuckey says. “We make sure they experience that ‘wow’ factor!”
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