More Than A Hair Studio:

A High-End Experience for Every Hair Journey

Welcome to The Chic Studio, Richmond’s trusted destination for healthy hair solutions and confidence restoration. We specialize in custom medical wigs (cranial prosthetics), protective hairstyling, and personalized care for women navigating hair loss due to medical conditions or seeking styling that honors their texture and identity.

Created From Experience. Built With Heart. Guided By Faith.

The Chic Studio began as a dream, born from my own personal experience with medical hair loss—but it was also divinely revealed through the clients God sent my way. Long before I understood my calling, women experiencing hair loss were naturally drawn to my chair. They came not just for hairstyles, but for comfort, for care, and for someone who truly understood.

From Purpose to Profession.

It was in those moments I realized The Chic Studio was never just about wigs—it was about healing, identity, and confidence.

Today, this space honors that calling by offering a high-end experience for every hair journey—whether you’re here for a custom medical wig, protective style, or just a moment of feeling seen and celebrated.

Meet The Owner

Janique “Jae” Washington is a dedicated Cranial Prosthetics Specialist and the proud owner of The Chic Studio, a high-end hair studio located in Richmond, VA. With a professional background in mental health, Jae understands the deep emotional impact of hair loss and the importance of feeling seen, heard, and supported throughout your hair journey.

At The Chic Studio, she has created more than just a salon—it’s a safe, welcoming space where women experiencing medical hair loss can receive personalized, high-quality solutions with compassion and care

Specializing in custom cranial prosthetics and hair replacement systems for all hair types and textures, Jae and her team tailor each unit to the client’s unique needs and lifestyle. The result? A natural, confident look that helps women feel beautiful and whole again.

Her approach goes beyond styling—it’s about blending expertise, empathy, and artistry to support women through every stage of their transformation. Each appointment is intentionally designed to offer trust, understanding, and emotional support—in a space that truly feels like your own.

At The Chic Studio, the message is clear:

✨ “We see you”—your strength, your beauty, and your story.

Who We Are

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    Our Mission

    At The Chic Studio, our mission is to empower women experiencing hair loss by providing high-quality, custom cranial prosthetics, protective hairstyling, and a supportive, private environment where every client feels seen, valued, and beautiful.

    Whether you’re seeking a medical wig due to alopecia, chemotherapy, or another condition, or looking for a trusted salon to maintain healthy hair with protective styles, we are here to walk with you—through every phase of your hair journey.

    We proudly serve women of all textures and backgrounds in Richmond, VA, with services rooted in empathy, artistry, and healing.

  • Our Promise

    At The Chic Studio, we promise to honor your journey with care, compassion, and excellence. From your first consultation to your final style, you’ll be met with warmth, respect, and expertise.

    We are committed to delivering personalized, high-quality cranial prosthetics, nurturing protective hairstyling, and providing a space where you can feel completely safe, understood, and supported.

    Every detail is thoughtful. Every service is intentional. And every experience is designed to help you feel beautiful—inside and out.

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    Our Vision

    Our vision is to be the premier destination in Richmond, VA and beyond for women experiencing medical hair loss, and to lead with compassion in both beauty and wellness.

    We envision a world where no woman feels invisible or unsupported because of her hair loss—where every woman has access to customized hair solutions, expert care, and a salon experience that nurtures the whole person.

    We believe hair care is not just aesthetic—it’s emotional, spiritual, and transformational.

Together We Shine

At The Chic Studio, we know that hair loss affects more than just appearance—it touches identity, confidence, and emotional well-being. That’s why we’re building more than styles—we’re building a community of strength, beauty, and support.

If you’re navigating hair loss, considering a cranial prosthetic, or simply looking for a place to feel seen and understood, we invite you to join our private Facebook group:

🌿 She’s Still Hair—a safe, empowering space for women to connect, share, and heal together.

In this community, you’ll find encouragement, education, and reminders that your beauty is never diminished. You’re still whole. You’re still her. You’re still hair.

✨ Because together, we do more than shine—we rise.

Join The Community !