Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hair Salon in Tampa for Extensions & Color
Elevate Hair Salon was founded in 2006 as Barbara Forgione Boutique Salon and acquired by new ownership in 2019. Our South Tampa team brings decades of combined experience in advanced hair care, specializing in transformative color, keratin treatments, and premium hair extensions. As certified DevaCurl specialists and Olaplex experts, we prioritize personalized consultations and ongoing education to deliver cutting-edge techniques. Our relocation to a renovated MacDill Avenue space in 2024 reflects our commitment to providing a luxurious environment for clients.With accolades including national recognition in Hot in My Salon's top 100 salons and appearances on MTV and TLC, we maintain rigorous quality standards through continuous training and client-focused care. Our team's expertise spans special occasion styling, celebrity clientele work, and advanced hair restoration methods, ensuring every client receives tailored solutions for healthier, more beautiful hair.
Services
Hair Extensions
Color Services
Keratin Treatments
DevaCurl
Women's Cuts
Olaplex
Deep Conditioning
Hand-Tied Extensions
Tape-in Extensions
Beaded I-Tip Extensions
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in hair styling and color expertise
- Our team includes certified DevaCurl specialists and Keratin treatment experts
- We provide personalized hair extension consultations and premium hand-tied extensions
- Our salon uses high-quality, 100% human hair extensions for natural results
- We prioritize client education and aftercare for long-lasting hair health
What people say
Fantastic color specialist
Amazing with color
Saved my hair
Excellent stylist
Great experience
Services
Hair Extensions
Our premium hand-tied extensions use 100% Remy human hair for seamless integration with natural hair. Certified technicians apply extensions using damage-free methods that maintain hair health. Clients receive personalized consultations to determine optimal extension types based on hair type, lifestyle, and desired look while learning proper at-home care techniques for long-lasting results.
DevaCurl
This specialized curly hair technique cuts hair in its natural state to enhance curl patterns while maintaining hair health. Stylists customize cuts for individual face shapes and curl types from wavy to coily. The process includes education on home maintenance techniques to preserve curl definition and reduce frizz through proper drying and product application.
Keratin Treatments
Our keratin smoothing treatments eliminate frizz and curl while strengthening hair structure. The Express Blowout provides 4-6 week results with minimal processing time while the Smoothing Treatment offers 3-5 month effects through deep keratin infusion. Both options improve hair manageability and reduce daily styling time by over 50%.
Color Services
Expert colorists create customized hair color formulas using advanced techniques like balayage and foiliage. Services range from full blonding transformations to subtle face-framing highlights. The team specializes in color correction and dimensional effects while maintaining hair integrity through professional-grade products and protective treatments.
Olaplex
This bond-building treatment repairs hair damage at the molecular level during chemical services. Olaplex eliminates breakage risks while allowing for dramatic color transformations. The treatment strengthens hair fibers through patented chemistry that reconnects broken disulfide bonds, resulting in visibly healthier hair with improved shine and resilience.
People
Jessica D'Amico
Owner & Master Stylist
With over 20 years in hairstyling, Jessica specializes in blonding, extensions, and color transformations. As a certified DevaCurl specialist and Keratin Complex Master, she brings advanced expertise to Tampa clients while mentoring junior stylists in modern techniques.
Aaliyah
Hairstylist
Tampa native Aaliyah focuses on layered haircuts and texture enhancement for all hair types. She combines technical precision with personalized consultations to create styles that complement individual features while educating clients on maintaining healthy hair between visits.
Lauren
Curl Specialist
Lauren specializes in curly hair care with expertise in cutting and coloring techniques that enhance natural curl patterns. She prioritizes client education to help individuals maintain salon-quality results at home through proper product use and styling methods.
Questions
What hair extension types do you offer?
We offer hand-tied, tape-in, keratin bonded, and beaded I-tip extensions using premium 100% human hair for natural results.
Do you specialize in curly hair care?
Yes, we're certified DevaCurl specialists offering dry-cutting techniques and maintenance education for wavy to coily hair types.
What keratin treatment options are available?
We provide Express Blowout (4-6 weeks) and Smoothing Treatment (3-5 months) options tailored to your hair's specific needs.
How should I prepare for a DevaCurl appointment?
Arrive with dry, loose curls free from styling products for optimal cutting accuracy and curl pattern assessment.
What color services do you recommend?
Our color experts offer full/partial blonding, face framing, all-over color, and corrective treatments using advanced techniques.
Do you offer hair repair treatments?
Yes, we provide Olaplex molecular repair and K18 peptide treatments to restore damaged hair's strength and shine.
