For Waco Salon Asylum owners, Jesse and Meagan Kruse, hairstyling is not just about a good cut and color: it’s about curating a welcoming environment dedicated to client connections and fostering a nurturing learning space for stylists.

Waco has grown to become a prime hub for home goods and decor with the Magnolia takeover in recent years. However despite some overlapping niches, local boutique Lane’s on Austin Avenue continues to find ways to thrive as it extends its lifetime-long existence of over 75 years.

As I enter my 20s, I’m starting to figure out my style. My inspiration? Sophia Richie Grainge.