About

Co-founded by Rachel Carey and Blake Holloway.

Collab Beauty Studio is an eco-friendly, full-service hair salon in Upper Marlboro, Maryland — natural and textured hair, extensions and weaves, custom color, cuts, smoothing treatments and education, led by two licensed professionals with a shared standard for healthy hair.

Interior of Collab Beauty Studio

Philosophy

We treat hair care as a long-term practice, not a single appointment.

Every service starts with an honest consultation and an assessment of the hair itself. Whether the visit is a balayage, an extension install, a curly cut or a smoothing treatment, technique is chosen to protect integrity while delivering a finish that feels considered and current.

Sustainability is part of the standard — from the products we choose to the way the studio operates day to day. Eco-conscious does not mean compromise; it means being deliberate.

Meet the Founders

Two owners. Two lanes. One studio.

Rachel leads on natural and healthy-hair care; Blake leads on weaves, extensions and broader styling work. Equal partners, complementary expertise — which is why Collab can take a client from texture to color to enhancement without leaving the studio.

Co-Founders & Co-Owners

RC

Co-Founder / Co-Owner

Rachel Carey

Licensed senior cosmetologist with 10+ years serving the community. Her strongest lane is natural hair and healthy-hair care, alongside creative color, cuts and styling.

Certifications & Education

  • Wella Cut Craft & Color
  • Vidal Sassoon
  • Deva Cut Level 1
  • Keratin Complex

5.0 · 182 Vagaro reviews

BH

Co-Founder / Co-Owner

Blake Holloway

Experienced beauty professional with a broad styling lane — weaves, multiple hair extension methods and enhancements, plus natural hair care, cutting and styling, always with an emphasis on healthy hair and natural-looking results.

Certifications & Education

  • TG Master Cut Academy
  • Wella
  • Michael Craig Barbering
  • Slavology Master Extensions
  • Deva Cut
  • Keratin Complex

4.9 · 78 Vagaro reviews

5.0

375 Client Reviews

A reputation built over years of appointments, referrals and clients who trust us with the health of their hair.

Close-up of healthy curl texture

Reserve

Book your experience.

Book on Vagaro