Meet Kerry
Our founder and owner Kerry, has been a hairstylist and salon owner for over 25 years. She began losing her hair due several autoimmune illnesses, breast implant illness, Covid-19 and heavy metal toxicity. Kerry then started researching alternative hair options. She became so fascinated with wigs that she took several classes to learn how to build and design them herself. Using her extensive experience as a hairstylist she also learned how to properly color and cut the pieces she created. This is where she discovered not only a means of personal healing, but also a profound empathy for others navigating similar experiences.
New Wave Hair Co. was born when Kerry moved to the coast of North Carolina. The water has always brought her a sense of peace and comfort and she found this environment has provided much needed healing both physically and mentally from her illnesses. Kerry knew from her own journey how daunting the task of purchasing a wig can be, so her goal was to create a welcoming space that could provide comfort, knowledge and support to those seeking alternative hair options.
Meet Grace
Introducing Grace, our skilled colorist specializing in Made to Order wigs and toppers. Her inspiration for coloring alternative hair pieces stems form her mother’s hair loss due to Covid Pneumonia. While attending Cosmetology school, her mother requested she start coloring wigs for her. Word quickly spread among her friends, leading to an influx of orders. Soon after, Grace purchased a few wigs from Kerry, the founder and owner of New Wave. Kerry was impressed by Grace’s work and invited her to join the team in creating high quality hand painted pieces. Grace enthusiastically accepted the offer, eager to contribute to the mission.