Christina Ann Hair Boutique Blends Beauty, Care & Community
Writer & Photographer / Stephanie Duncan
Christina Ann Hair Boutique is more than just a hair salon — it’s the destination many clients choose to build their confidence. Owner Christina Lockett has been working with hair for almost 20 years and is recognized for her expertise in wig making, hair extensions and hair color.
In those years, she has styled Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders, pageant contestants, bridal parties and worked fashion shows. Currently, she offers her hair extension skills for the Indiana Pacers Pacemates, and her boutique is the sponsored salon for the news anchors at Fox 59.
Lockett’s career in the cosmetology industry has taken many turns, but she’s always had an interest in business and a passion for helping women look and feel their best. She loved working in salons but wanted to open her own salon to give her hair restoration clients the privacy they needed.
Lockett believes everyone should get the right hair care for their needs and has a diverse team specializing in various hair textures and colors.
“We all specialize in multi-textured hair. We do all hair,” she says.
Her team is made up of Camille Greist, Melanie Eiermann and Teresa Stiles.
“I love making my clients and the salon feel beautiful and creating a warm and cozy space where self-care and confidence bloom,” Greist says.
Among the many services her salon offers, Lockett is a distinguished wig maker and has her own hair extension line.
Making wigs and hair extensions is a niche skill, and it’s one Lockett is leaning into. She learned how to make wigs after discovering her fellow salon colleague had cancer during a work shift.
“We were in the back mixing our color, and she got a call from her doctor telling her that she had cancer,” Lockett says.
At that point, Lockett immediately knew she wanted to make her friend a wig. She already had experience with hair extensions, so she flew to take a three-day training seminar on how to make wigs. Despite a brief introduction to a sewing machine in eighth grade, Lockett had no idea how to work a sewing machine before the seminar. After the workshop, she was able to make the wig for her friend.
“She was one of the first wigs I made,” Lockett says. “It made me feel like I’m not just doing hair, I’m actually helping someone.”
After witnessing many clients struggle to find suitable wigs and extensions, Lockett decided to offer customized wigs and hair extensions in a setting that felt more approachable than a traditional doctor’s office or posh salon.
With clients who have different hair types and textures, most wigs at a traditional wig store don’t work for everybody. Lockett wanted to offer an alternative. She sources high-quality hair from overseas and styles and colors each wig to match her clients.
“When people lose their hair, they want to look like themselves,” Lockett says. “When my clients are walking around, you would never know they had a wig on.”
Along with wigs, Lockett owns her own hair extension line. Similar to problems she noticed with wig options, the same was happening with hair extensions.
“We have different types of clients of all races and hair types, and one brand does not fit all,” she says.
She would also notice the risk of clients bringing in lower-quality extensions that wouldn’t cooperate with coloring and styling. To protect their investment, she sources high-quality hair to ensure a perfect match.
“I can control the density, the color, the texture,” she says. “It’s almost like getting a wedding dress made.”
As she enters her eighth year of owning a business in Carmel, Lockett offers advice to aspiring business owners.
“Sometimes, you have to take that leap of faith. If it’s something you believe in, it’s going to work,” she says. “I started my business when there wasn’t Instagram. I still feel like organic connections are important. You can’t do everything behind a computer.”
With a degree in business administration from Indiana State University, Lockett didn’t initially plan to pursue styling. She took a cosmetology class in high school but didn’t finish it. Still, she always had a passion for beauty and the cosmetology world. After talking to a L’Oreal rep at a hair show about a corporate job, they encouraged her to get her cosmetology license. Lockett attributes that random encounter as a sign to pursue her passion differently.
In addition to her salon, Lockett has also run a nonprofit for the past four years, U Glam Girl, which hosts annual events to empower women and young girls to learn more about their bodies and health. They also purchase and collect hair products and tools to donate to women in shelters.
Located at 12749 Meeting House Rd. in Carmel, Christina Ann Hair Boutique offers a full range of salon services, including haircuts, blowouts, color, hair treatments, bridal styling and more. Clients can also shop for products from L’Oreal, Davines and Decca Plus.
Learn more about the services they offer and book your visit at christinaannhairboutique.com.
