Exterior view of the Beyond Basics building with large glass windows, white stone facade, and a sign with the name at the top, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and trees with bare branches under a partly cloudy sky.

About Us

Beyond Basics is a salon brimming with creativity and a sense of community. Led by renowned Wilmington stylist, artist and philanthropist Kendall Fuqua, our salon is home to an extraordinary team of skilled professionals who are passionate about coloring and styling hair.

These pros work closely with their clients to achieve both subtle and bold results, depending on the client’s wishes. The end game is to match hair to personality and lifestyle and to enhance one’s sense of self and well-being.

But Beyond Basics is about more than hair.  It’s a place where you are pampered – appointments are prompt, the conversation is lively, the coffee is first-rate! It’s also a feast of artwork with paintings by Kendall and other local artists on display throughout. And don’t forget to notice the small jungle of carefully nurtured plants.  

Display of handbags, jewelry, scarves, and decorative items on black metal shelves near a window in a boutique or store.

A Hard-to-Resist Boutique

The salon has its own boutique with unique, affordable gifts and accessories, ranging from hair products and body lotions to cocktail napkins, trendy jewelry and stunning handbags. It’s the perfect stop for a last-minute gift or a parting treat for yourself.

Private Hair Restoration

Beyond Basic’s hair restoration operation is housed in a separate wing with six private suites and a highly-trained, very supportive team of experts.  Using the latest techniques and technology, they deliver hair solutions that are natural, seamless, and durable.