Head West Studio in Napavine strives for a kind and genuine environment for hairdressing

Jul. 22—Head West Studio, a hair salon located at 106 E. Washington St. in Napavine, is the place to be for a great cut in a calm and welcoming environment.

Koral Working, the owner and one of the resident stylists at Head West, opened her doors last January after receiving the keys to the place the prior Christmas.

Despite the tight turnaround, Working was able to renovate the space to allow for another chair and decorate everything in her signature Western style.

Before opening Head West, Working was a stylist at Salon Logan and the Hair Company. She also attended beauty school.

"I always knew I wanted to open my own place and have my personality and who I am to come out in the space," she said.

From the accenting Western wall print to the plants in almost every corner, Working has incorporated her style into every ounce of her business.

"My poor dad has been in here almost every weekend helping me with something," Working said. "I'm so thankful for him."

Along with creating a beautiful space, fostering an environment that is kind and genuine is one of Working's biggest goals.

"I never want people to feel intimidated coming into my salon," Working said. "It doesn't matter what you look like or who you are, I want everyone to feel welcome."

Working said she has clients who have become like family. And that family just keeps getting bigger.

"I didn't anticipate so many people calling," Working said.

Since one of her resident stylists just had a baby, the workload has increased as well.

"I'd love to have someone share my chair with me and be part time in the future," she said. "They just have to have the same core values as me and the other girls. We don't tolerate work drama or anything like that here."

In the future, Working hopes to collaborate with a few of the surrounding businesses near her shop and do pop-ups.

Head West is a full service salon but works on an appointment-only schedule.

To follow Head West's journey or make an appointment with one of the resident stylists, call 360-800-7051 or follow Head West on Instagram.