What began as a goal is now a growing business right here in Baton Rouge. Located on Goodwood Boulevard, the buzz of blow dryers and the scent of hairspray carry a different meaning inside EGGIE Salon Studio.
For owner Rachel Eggie Gibbs, the work goes far beyond styling, it’s about helping women reclaim a piece of themselves during one of the hardest chapters of their lives.
“Got started in the industry in 2014 when I went to school and I have just always had a passion for this industry. Its one of the best industries to work in. And so I really just had this dream and vision to create an atmosphere for people to come in and do what they love,” Gibbs said.
Gibbs mission and passion took on a deeper meaning when she was approached by the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in 2022 to work with post chemotherapy clients. Gibbs made it part of her mission to help restore confidence for women dealing with hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
“Instead of them just feeling like they have to grow their hair out and be in these awkward phases and not feeling good about themselves. When they sit in my chair its how do we create a style that looks intentional thats something that they ask for that makes them feel good when they walk out of the salon,” Gibbs explained.
When first accepting chemotherapy clients, Gibbs took her commitment even further.
“I actually shaved my head so that I could start teaching them how to grow it out and really understand what they go through during that whole process, so it started as that and now we have over 100 plus women a year” Gibbs said.
Though a local business, Gibbs reaches far beyond Baton Rouge. She uses her social media platform to educate and consult over 500,000 followers.
“Come in, come spend the day with us, shadow around. And if you feel like this could be your netx home we would love to take you in and take you on apart of our team, ” Gibbs said.
But her work hasn’t stopped. With three locations already open, she is preparing to launch her own hair care line later this year, creating safe products for all hair types.
