About Vanessa
Vanessa Rose Chykerda is a hairstylist, educator, and salon owner whose work centers on transformation—helping people feel more confident, seen, and at home in themselves. Trained in Edmonton at MC College, she knew early on she’d found her calling, drawn to the creativity and the lasting impact that comes from helping clients step into their best selves.
Known for leading with authenticity and love, Vanessa brings a grounded, human approach to beauty—balancing professionalism with real connection. As a mentor and teacher, she encourages stylists to deliver every service with high standards while staying true to who they are, reminding others that success in the industry is built on trust, honesty, kindness, and the courage to be authentic.
Language of Hair, our values, and philosophy
Language of Hair was created to educate, empower, and bring clarity to a world where hair has become more confusing than ever—flooded with contradictory advice, constant trends, and miracle routines that rarely explain what hair truly needs at its core. I meet people every day who feel like they’re guessing, and my mission is to remove that guessing entirely by bridging the gap between the professional hair world and the everyday person who simply wants to understand their own hair with confidence and honesty. This isn’t a platform built around selling a look or chasing transformations—it’s built on knowledge: the “why” behind your hair struggles, the science behind hair health, and the truth behind the choices you make every day. Hair doesn’t change out of the blue; it shows symptoms, and your habits impact its long-term well-being more than any single product ever could. I translate professional education into everyday language, turning complicated concepts into simple, actionable habits so you can make choices with intention instead of overwhelm. Through guides, consultations, resources, and real conversations, you’ll learn how hair functions, what affects its behavior, and how to build a routine that supports your lifestyle and goals—so whether you’re dealing with frizz, dryness, breakage, styling challenges, product confusion, or just want healthier hair overall, you’ll walk away with lasting clarity, confidence, and freedom.
Vanessa Rose Chykerda
