True North Artistry
Hair. Identity. Community.
I'm Mikala — Identity Architect.
Nearly 19 years behind the chair. Three distinct bodies of work. One through-line: closing the gap between who you actually are and how you show up in the world.
True North Artistry holds three bodies of work: hair artistry, one-on-one mentoring and ELEVATED.
Different entry points. The same through-line.
The Salon
Mikala has nearly 19 years of experience behind the chair, specializing in gray coverage, lived-in color and hand-tied, beaded row extensions.
True North Artistry is located inside of 1213 Studio in the heart of Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, NC. It is a collective of independent stylists with a vibrant atmosphere, full of plants and beautiful artwork.
ELEVATED
A music-led, guided journaling experience designed to bring you to the intersection of self-love + possibility.
Rooted in Charlotte, NC. Built to travel.
A DJ sets the tone. I guide the experience from beginning to end. There is structure, without pressure. Depth, without intensity. Support, without expectation.
Come as you are. You CAN sit with us.
Deeper Work & Future Offerings
Mirror Work is a 4-month, one-on-one mentoring container for the person at a threshold — ready to close the gap between who they've been and who they actually are.
The founders rate is live now.
Womb Health Practitioner Training is currently in progress. Graduation is in September 2026, and I am currently in the case study phase. If you are interested in being part of a Case Study or learning more about this body of work, follow the button below.