Mila Chic Hair Design was created out of a desire for a different type of salon experience. One where clients feel welcomed and included no matter their heritage, religion, hair type, or sexual orientation. We want all clients to feel loved, empowered and important when they visit our salon. Our team is passionate about staying up to date on the latest trends in colouring and cutting so it’s easy to see why Mila Chic is one of Brantford’s best salons. Clients travel from Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga for an appointment with our colour experts in balayage, platinum blonde, and babylight techniques.
We partner with top brands such as Olaplex, Redken, Pulp Riot, and Aqua Hair Extensions to ensure that you receive the best products and service.
Kamila Benhabib
Owner – “My favourite product is Neuma’s Smoothing Creme! It smells amazing and makes blow drying all types of hair a breeze.”
Kamila founded Mila Chic Hair Design in 2011 from her basement with just a makeshift “station”, a mirror on the wall, and a sink. From there Kamila set out on her road to realize her dream of creating a truly different salon experience in her home town of Brantford. Over her 16 year career, Kamila has made it a point to learn as much as possible. As a stylist working in downtown Toronto she put her skills to work learning how to cut, colour and style all types of hair, from super straight to 4c curls. She volunteered her time and talent during Toronto Fashion week as well as many other fashion events and photoshoots. Kamila spent some time working on the education team for Kevin Murphy and even assisted Kevin himself during some events in Toronto. The experience of working with different people in this industry and learning from them is a value she has instilled as part of her salon culture
Katie Laing
Salon Co-ordinator/Makeup Artist – “I love the Temptu airbrush foundations for a flawless makeup application.”
That friendly voice when you call Mila Chic is our awesome receptionist Katie! Katie has been working in the beauty industry as a makeup artist for over 5 years. Katie loves meeting our amazing clients, making clients feel beautiful inside and out, and working in a fun salon atmosphere. Book an appointment with Katie for flawless bridal or glamour makeup.
Sam
Senior Stylist – “My favourite product is Neuma’s Reneu Shampoo, it cleanses while the peppermint leaves your scalp feeling fresh and clean.”
Sam has dedicated her 16 years in the beauty industry to making clients feel amazing by enhancing their natural beauty. A natural born artist, Sam has channeled her artistic talent into writing before deciding to pursue a career in hairstyling. Sam has established herself as THE stylist to see when looking for the best balayage. She carefully customizes her colour services for each client to ensure that they can easily maintain their hair at home and leave the salon feeling empowered and beautiful.
Airlie McKenney
Jr. Stylist – “I love the whole Olaplex line!”
Airlie started at Mila Chic as a highschool co-op student and has been a part of our team since 2018. She had a clear passion for hair and attended Fanshawe College to complete her education and pursue her dream career. Airlie has made a big impact in her short time in this industry and is already known for creating beautiful blonde colours for her clients. She is very detail oriented and takes her time with each client to make sure that they leave the salon feeling confident and beautiful.
Rachel Ray
Advanced Stylist – “My current favourite product is extreme head protectant by Redken “
Rachel is our newest addition to the Mila Chic family. Rachel has always had a genuine passion for the hair industry and took the opportunity to go back to school to start a second career and hasn’t looked back! She has spent her 4 years behind the chair making clients feel refreshed and proud of themselves. Her balayage and colour skills speak for themselves with clients following her from London all the way to Brantford.
Ciara Kaleva
Jr Stylist – “My favourite product is Zurich flexible hold hairspray by Pulp Riot. It is so lightweight! Oh, she smells fantastic too.” “
Ciara has spent her 2 years in the hair industry diving hair first into some of the most complicated creative colour looks. She quickly developed a deep love for Pulp Riot, with her clients hair being the beautiful canvas and has branded herself as a creative colour specialist.