The Salon Crie Experience: Redefining Natural Hair Care in Greensboro
- CRIENATURAL
- Sep 5
- 3 min read
Introduction: Why Salon Crie is Different
When you hear about Salon Crie, one phrase comes up again and again: the experience. Clients come not just for a haircut or a style but for a consistent, curated atmosphere that makes natural hair care simple, joyful, and liberating. Founded by Aminah Lawson, a licensed cosmetologist, educator, and cosmetic chemist, Salon Crie has become a textured hair destination in downtown Greensboro, NC.
In this post, we’ll dive into Aminah’s journey, her vision for the salon, and how Crie Natural products support stylists and clients alike.
From Passion to Purpose
Aminah Lawson has been in the beauty industry for over 20 years, but her heart has always leaned toward natural, relaxer-free hair. Early in her career, she realized something was missing: products and systems that actually worked for textured hair. Out of that gap came the vision for:
Salon Crie: a textured hair studio designed to simplify natural hair care.
Crie Natural: a line of professional-grade, clean products developed with the stylist and client in mind.
Her mission? To provide tools, education, and a salon environment that makes natural hair easier to manage—whether you wear it curly, coily, or straight.
Consistency is Everything
One of the biggest frustrations Aminah faced early on was inconsistency. Clients often couldn’t rely on stylists delivering the same level of service. That’s why she created an 8-week Junior Stylist Training Program to duplicate her process.
Stylists are trained on her products, techniques, and client-care standards.
Every stylist must audition after training to ensure they meet the Crie standard.
Clients can confidently book with any team member and expect the same high-quality service.
This ensures that the “Salon Crie Experience” is consistent no matter who’s behind the chair.
More Than Just Hair
Walking into Salon Crie feels different. From the décor and music to the efficiency and timeliness, every detail is intentional. Clients often stop by just to enjoy the space.
Here’s what sets Salon Crie apart:
Punctuality: Many clients book during lunch breaks knowing services will be on time.
Head Shape Matters Certification: Every stylist is trained in this cutting system, ensuring precise, balanced cuts for curly and straight hair.
Simplified Hair Care: Wash day shouldn’t take all day. At Salon Crie, the goal is to make it a “wash hour.”
Crie Natural: Products with Purpose
Behind the salon chair, Aminah also works as a cosmetic chemist and product formulator. Her line, Crie Natural, was designed to give stylists and clients what they need most: hydration, detangling, and strength.
A standout product: Moist Hair Hydrating Co-Wash
Cleanses & conditions in one step
Ultra-hydrating with horsetail, sage, rosemary, nettle, and plant keratin
Detangles effortlessly—cutting styling time in half
Sulfate-free & paraben-free
Works for both curly and straight styles
The entire Crie Natural system emphasizes “100% No Junk” and “Quality in Products, Integrity in Ingredients”, aligning with Aminah’s core values.
Education at the Core
Aminah is more than a salon owner—she’s also an educator. She teaches for Head Shape Matters, Blown Away Today, and through Salon Crie Education, where she offers classes on:
Curly cutting
Wash-and-go styling
Blow-dry techniques
Product knowledge and application
Her passion lies in equipping stylists with the confidence and tools to serve clients better.
Conclusion: Creating the Future of Natural Hair Care
At Salon Crie, hair care is about more than styles—it’s about liberation, education, and empowerment. Aminah’s vision continues to grow, bridging the gap between the chair, the classroom, and the lab.
If you’re in Greensboro or looking for products that truly deliver, Salon Crie and Crie Natural are the go-to sources for natural hair care that works.
