Maria is amazing! A true artist with an eye for hair color. She does free hand hair painting and the results are absolutely stunning. I always get compliments on my hair and the multi-dimension highlights. I can go months in between a major hair painting and just have it toned intermittently. She teaches classes all over the country so others can learn about her techniques and skills in regards to hair painting; we are lucky to have her in Charlotte. In addition, i see girls leaving when I am in there who have had services from other hair stylists there and their hair always looks fantastic too. The salon overall has the nicest staff with A+ services.