Meet the Stylists & Story Behind Studio 285

Brittany Harrington

Co-Founder, Studio 285 & Salty Locks Extensions

Celebrity Colorist | Creative Director | Industry Educator

Brittany Harrington is a nationally recognized master colorist, salon founder, and celebrity stylist whose career spans over two decades and nearly every corner of the beauty industry—from reality TV to luxury editorial, from high-end salons to Hollywood sets.

In 2009, Brittany launched what began as a one-room solo suite and evolved it into a powerhouse beauty destination: Studio 285. Under her creative direction, the salon grew from humble beginnings to a 1,500+ square foot facility housing 13 independent stylists and a client roster exceeding 2,000 in just the Augusta GA area. 

In 2017, she custom-designed and built the Studio 285 flagship location—a 4,200-square-foot salon she and her sister Amber first sketched on a napkin. That same year, she expanded the brand with a second location in Atlanta, opening 285 TOO.

In 2018, after five years of hands-on research and deep industry investigation, Brittany and Amber launched Salty Locks Hair Extensions. Through firsthand experience, they uncovered the corner-cutting practices common in hair manufacturing—and set out to build something different. Today, Salty Locks partners directly with a bespoke European factory to produce ethically sourced, premium-quality extensions. Every strand is held to the same standard Brittany demands behind the chair: consistency, longevity, and seamless beauty.

Brittany’s reputation as a technical genius in color, toning, and customized formulation has earned her a celebrity clientele and recurring roles on the glam teams of nearly every franchise of The Real Housewives (New Jersey, Beverly Hills, Miami, and more). She’s also served as a lead or assistant stylist on projects for Netflix, Hulu, Bravo, and commercial campaigns for Fresca, Brawny, Olly, and beyond.

She’s a proud graduate of On Set Hair Academy in Santa Monica, having trained under celebrity stylist Susan Lipson, and has worked New York Fashion Week multiple times—including as a lead runway stylist for The Knot. Her education resume includes the 901 Academy, Beauty Coach Tour, and a deep specialization in color theory, period styling, and hair extensions. She holds certifications from Kim Vo Enterprises, Great Lengths Extensions, Nova Lash, and more.

As Co-Founder of Salty Locks Academy, Brittany now channels her expertise into training the next generation of stylists through advanced education and business mentorship.

Known for her calm confidence, magnetic presence, and polished professionalism, Brittany is the rare artist who can color your hair flawlessly, run a multi-location business, and walk onto any set with grace. Her legacy is not just in what she creates—it’s in the way she leads, mentors, and elevates beauty as a whole.

These days, you can catch Brittany with her daughter River and family making memories at Universal Studios in Orlando—her favorite escape. When she’s not teaching Salty Locks extension classes, she’s working on location with clients and creative teams across the country, from California to New York to West Palm Beach.

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