LaShon attended the accredited Sir Walter Academy. After she graduated from the academy, she landed her first Stylist position. LaShon worked for private own salons whereby she was able to sharpen her skills, build up clientele and prove herself in the industry. Later on she received an offer to work for the renown JC Penney Styling Salon in Fayetteville, NC. While working for JC Penney; LaShon permed, washed, cut and styled her way to repeat Honors as a JC Penney ALL STAR Master Stylist. Years later, she decided to venture out on her own. During this same year LaShon would matriculate through Dudley Cosmetology University's Continuing Education for the Stylist and Beauty Industry. This would also be the start of the Diamond & Emerald Hair Boutique idea. LaShon relocated to Raleigh, NC, and she put the concept into motion even further, and started officially, Diamond & Emerald Hair Boutique located within the brand name Stylist Studios. It should be duly noted that LaShon has been since the start of her career, recognized with the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts, as a Professional Stylist. Furthermore, with this new endeavor in place, LaShon M. McNeil and Diamond & Emerald Hair Boutique is Recognized and Licensed by the State Board of Cosmetic Arts as a reputable Salon to realize and make real hair care aspirations and request a reality. With over 20+ years of experience LaShon's goal is to meet all of your hair care needs by bringing out your individual and natural beauty. The skills and experience that she has obtained during these 20+ years with hands-on stylist creations are via: Hair Shows, Beauty Pageants, Weddings, Makeup-Artist ventures, Beauty Consultant; Workshops and Seminars with the likes of Redken, Mizani, Mary Kay Beauty as a Consultant, Essations, Nairobi, Dudley, Arosci, Nexxus, CLAROL, Matrix, Soft Sheen, Silk 2, Joyce Williams, BBD Products, Design Essentials, Affirm Products, Vitale and Onyx Products, Cosmetics Seminars and Photo shoots, and as a former Platform Artist for Arosci products; which all qualify and enable her as an accomplished and highly competent expert in the Stylist industry to address your hair care needs. For futher information on styles, prices and the like; check out the Services and Price List link above and call or email LaShon Today for an appointment!