St. Petersburg has a character all its own — the brick streets and jacaranda-lined blocks of Old Northeast, the galleries and murals of the Grand Central arts district, the museums and waterfront of downtown, the manatees drifting through Coffee Pot Bay. It's a city that values craft, character, and doing things with a bit of soul. Hair by Heni fits right in: a European-trained stylist who comes to your home and takes real care over your hair.
I'm Henriett — Heni to my clients — and I run a private mobile hairdressing studio based across the bay in South Tampa. Rather than have you sit in a salon chair and wait your turn, I bring the whole service to you: precision cuts, organic color, blow-dries, and gentle scalp care, done in the comfort of your own home anywhere in St. Pete.
Why in-home hairdressing works in St. Pete
St. Petersburg rewards a slower, more considered way of living — long walks along Beach Drive, mornings at the Saturday market, afternoons in the galleries. A rushed salon appointment is out of step with that. Mobile hairdressing brings the service to your pace instead of the other way around. No drive, no parking downtown, no waiting room. I arrive with everything I need and set up in your own space.
It's also a more personal experience by design. For the whole appointment you have my complete attention, in your home, on your schedule. Whether you're in a historic Old Northeast bungalow, a downtown condo, or a bungalow off Central Avenue, the studio comes to you. Because St. Pete sits across the bay from my South Tampa base, a travel fee typically applies depending on your exact location — usually a small, clearly stated amount. I'll confirm it with you when you book so you always know the full cost before we set a time.
European training, brought across the bay
My career began in Tampa in the late 1990s, but the heart of my training happened in Europe. I spent nearly two decades there — practicing in France and the Netherlands, then settling in London, where I co-owned Hairport, a pinup-inspired salon in the center of the city. That experience shaped everything about how I work: precise cutting, thoughtful color, and a deep respect for the health of the hair and scalp.
When I came home to Tampa, I renewed my Florida cosmetology license and built Hair by Heni as a private mobile practice rooted in an organic, low-tox philosophy — gentle on hair, gentle on the body, gentle on the home. A few days a week I also work at Blow Bar in Tampa. For St. Pete clients, all of that European training crosses the bay and arrives at your door.
Sensitive-scalp and post-chemotherapy care
Many clients seek me out because their scalps react badly to the products most salons use by default. I specialize in sensitive scalps, working with low-tox, ammonia-free products chosen specifically to avoid the itching and irritation conventional color can cause.
I'm also bringing a specialization in post-chemotherapy hair care to my mobile practice. Coming back to hair care after treatment is a real transition — the texture changes, the scalp is more fragile, and everything asks for a gentler, slower approach. I work carefully, at a pace that's comfortable for you, in the privacy of your own home rather than a crowded salon. Post-chemotherapy care is priced on consultation, because it should always begin with a genuine conversation about what you need.
How booking works
I confirm every booking personally. You choose your service and preferred time through the booking page, then I review the details and confirm directly — including the exact travel fee for your St. Pete address, so there are no surprises. Payment happens at the appointment by Tap-to-Pay, Venmo, Zelle, or cash.
I bring everything with me — tools, products, all of it. You just need a little space and access to water. If you're in St. Petersburg and you'd rather have a European-trained stylist come to you than head out to a salon, send a booking request through the site. I'll get back to you to confirm a time and your travel fee, and bring the studio across the bay to your door.