CaliLUX didn’t start with a brand—it started with a young girl determined to create her own path.
Im a Southern California native, a licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience, and a woman whose story began long before CaliLUX ever had a name.
As the oldest of four, raised by a single mother, I learned early that if I wanted something, I had to work for it. I started braiding hair as a young girl—earning my own money to buy the things I desired but my mother couldn’t always provide. At the time, it was simply a way to provide for myself, but looking back, it was the foundation for everything I am today.
That same drive carried me throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, where I built my foundation not only in beauty, but in service. I’ve spent years working closely with people—understanding needs, delivering results, and holding myself to a higher standard.
Beyond the salon, I expanded my expertise as a licensed insurance producer, tax professional, and professional day trader—experiences that strengthened my discipline, sharpened my business mindset, and refined the way I operate as an entrepreneur.
No matter where life took me, beauty was always home.
Over the years, I’ve seen trends come and go—but what never changes is the impact that hair has on a woman’s confidence, identity, and presence. That understanding is what I bring into every client experience.
I’m also a proud mother of two, and everything I build is rooted in creating something meaningful—not just for today, but for the future.
CaliLUX was created with intention, alongside my best friend and business partner, from a shared vision of building something greater than ourselves—
a brand rooted in quality, integrity, and elevated standards.
A space where luxury meets expertise, and where every client feels seen, understood, and transformed.
This is more than a business for me.
It’s a reflection of my journey, my work ethic, and everything I stand for.
And this is only the beginning
-Uniqua Marie
Co-Founder, CaliLUX
Branding @naomimua
Makeup @msanchezartistry
Hair @arendkijackson
Photography @camrynclairphoto
Install @king.onyx1
Extensions @caliluxhair