Chaunice Baker
Chicago Textured Hair Stylist & Educator for Weddings & Events
Chaunice Baker is a Chicago hair stylist, educator, and texture specialist with WarPaint International Beauty Agency and more than 20 years of experience. She has styled behind the scenes for The Steve Harvey Show and Say Yes to the Dress: Prom Edition, served as a natural hair care specialist and texture specialist at leading Chicago salons, and is a Bellami Certified Hair Extension Stylist. Chaunice brings luxury blowouts, natural and textured hair styling, braids, and clip-in extensions on-site to brides, events, and photoshoots across Chicagoland.
About Chaunice:
What makes your artistry unique? My artistry is rooted in my diverse background. I’m not only a hairstylist, but also an educator and specialist. Every client I style receives more than a service — they experience luxury styling paired with education. My goal is for clients to leave feeling confident, empowered, and equipped with the knowledge needed to properly care for their hair and achieve lasting haircare success.
What inspires you? I draw inspiration from within. Self-motivation allows me to grow independently and consistently evolve into a better version of myself. I focus on learning from past experiences, turning challenges into strength, and celebrating personal progress. Staying committed to my own journey fuels my confidence and reminds me of what’s possible through dedication and self-belief.
Style Icon: Kelly Rowland
WPI Artisan Since: 2026
Hobbies & Interests:
Traveling
Yoga & fitness
Shopping
Reading
Self-care & pampering
Gardening (occasionally!)
Watching award season and entertainment shows
Specialties: Blowouts · Braiding · Clip-in extensions · Natural & textured hair · Styling & finishing · Special occasion styling.
Education & Experience: I am a Cosmetology graduate of Paul Mitchell the School - Chicago and a Cosmetology Instructor graduate of John Amico - School of Hair Design. With over 20 years of experience, I have worked behind the scenes on productions such as The Steve Harvey Show and Say Yes to the Dress: Prom Edition. I was honored as a Natural Hair Care Specialist at Huetiful Salon under Ken Burkeen, and later served as a Texture Specialist at DreamDry Salon founded by Rachel Zoe, as well as at Paul Mitchell The School Chicago. I am also a Bellami Certified Hair Extension Stylist.
“Keep betting on yourself.”
On-Site Hair Stylist in Chicago & Chicagoland
Book Chaunice online for on-site hairstyling at your home, hotel, office, studio, or venue anywhere in Chicago, from River North, the Gold Coast, the South Loop, and Hyde Park to Oak Park, Evanston, and the suburbs. Perfect for blowouts, natural and textured hair, braids, clip-in extensions, weddings, photoshoots, and special events. Choose a service and time below. For weddings and groups, explore our Chicago wedding hair and makeup and corporate beauty services.
-
Yes. Chaunice Baker is a texture specialist with more than 20 years of experience, including roles as a natural hair care specialist and texture specialist at leading Chicago salons. She styles curls, coils, and textured hair with care and teaches clients how to keep their hair healthy between appointments.
-
Yes. Chaunice is available for online booking for on-site hairstyling at your home, hotel, or venue in Chicago and Chicagoland. For weddings and groups, WPI Beauty coordinates scheduling, timelines, and additional Artisans.
-
Yes. Chaunice is a Bellami Certified Hair Extension Stylist and offers clip-in extensions on-site, adding length and volume for weddings, photoshoots, and special events and blending them seamlessly into your style. Clip-ins go in for the day and come out at night, with no salon visit needed.
Chaunice Baker’s Hair Portfolio
Explore hair by Chaunice Baker, Chicago textured hair stylist and educator: sculpted bridal buns, natural curl styling, voluminous blowouts with bouncy waves, sleek ponytails, and editorial fashion hair. Every style is created on-site across Chicagoland.
