APPLEBAUM SALON featuring Award-Winning Stylist Benita Blocker

METRO CHARLOTTE BEAUTY LEADER featuring New School Products combined with Old School Results! Applebaum Salon was the FIRST salon in the NC/SC area with the new Hairdreams LaserBeamer XP technology as well as one of the first certified Brazilian Blowout Salons in NC!

BENITA BLOCKER prides herself in researching the latest beauty technology! . . . . Visit www.phenomenalhair.blogspot.com for her beauty blog! or visit "Applebaum's Phenomenal HairCare" fan page" on FACEBOOK!

SALON SERVICE features: Customized haircuts, "Brazilian Blowout" smoothing treatment, corrective color, Decalicifying treatments, Pre-relaxer treatments, post chemical treatments, preshampoo treatments, Paul Mitchell relaxer system. Please see menu below for extension service options!

APPLEBAUM's Master Stylist "Silk" is a Milky Way Hair Styling Competition Winner July 2007 (Charlotte Convention Center) . . . . HAIR: Benita "Silk" Blocker, MAKEUP: Silvio Suarez, WARDROBE: Foxx Skynz/Melissa Davis, MODEL: Deltonia. Congratulations Benita and Team! Benita was also featured in Ebony Magazine in July 2001.

Latest client photo gallery is highlighted in articles at her Blog ! . . . . We also offer perms/relaxers and special occasion updos (Sebastian trained)! Scroll Down for more salon information! or

Click here for Benita's professional organizations!

Click here for DIRECTIONS! Please Call 704-400-8763 to make your VIP Reservation or to be chauffeured in!

Click on Event Planning or Window Promotions for APPLEBAUM Productions Website! or call Visionary Benita at 704-400-8763 for more information on storefront business exposure.

APPLEBAUM  of Lake Norman was the first CERTIFIED Partner Salon of Hair Dreams in the NC/SC area offering the latest, leading edge HairDreams LaserBeamer XP technology!  Applebaum Salon was also one of the first salons offering the Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Treatment!  Call for Extensions, Color Correction and other Curl Reduction Options!

Interested in a Lengthening or Thickening consultation?

Ask for Benita/"Silk" at 704-400-8763 or 310-867-5027.  Nice inventory selection on hand.  All other free consultations, ask for Benita at 704.947.2010

Benita a.k.a. "Silk" clients include distinguished women of God who value professional haircare no matter what the costs regardless of race.

Why should you be serviced by "Silk?" Because she has an extensive corporate background in engineering, her countless continuing education classes in beauty as well as an extensive history in the areas of modeling, pageantry, and entertainment.   She has certifications from Pureology, Brazilian Blowout, Avlon , Mizani , Goldwell ,  Wella, New Concepts Hair Goods, HairDreams , and others!  She is a full-time hair specialist fully committed to the haircare industry for over five years and committed to growing your hair to record length!  She is also a licensed cosmetologist in California and Georgia.

Confidentiality respected.

Privacy booth available.

Products Used:  Paul Mitchell , Uans , Chi/Farouk , HairDreams , FiberGuard/Affirm , Redken  ,  Pureology , Goldwell  ,  Schwarzkopf , Wella   , Miss Jessie's, KeraCare, Brazilian Blowout, Mixed Chicks and more!

Applebaum is a retail center for KeraCare , Design Essentials , HairDreams, Bee Mine Products and  Pureology product lines. 

Why don't we have a fancy website?   Social media has taken over for now . . . please visit us on Facebook  as "Applebaum's Phenomenal HairCare" fan page or our blog at www.phenomenalhair.blogspot.com    The industry is constantly changing and so are we!  NOTE:  Our prices will always reflect our dedication to continuing education. 

Booth Rental available for NC Licensed cosmetologists.

Service Walk-in's are welcomed  when we have signage displayed.  Appointments are preferred.  Please call and leave a voicemail.  Your call will be returned within 3 days or less.  Consultations are recommended a week prior to any special events.

This GRADE A Salon accepts Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diners Club and American Express! 

Click here for DIRECTIONS!

INTERESTED in an APPLEBAUM Salon Franchise? . . . . Send letter of interest along with your bio to Applebaum President PO Box 36261, Charlotte, NC 28236-6261, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Only serious inquiries will receive a response.

APPLEBAUM Salon is conveniently located in the Rosedale Shopping Center of Huntersville; just 15 minutes from downtown Charlotte. (Exit 23 Gilead Road off Interstate 77; the exit between NorthLake Mall and Birkdale Village)

We specialize in Healthy Hair without Extensions, but we offer extensions to enhance image during the grow-out phase.  HAIRDREAMS  Strand to Strand Traditional and LaserBeamer XP,
Luxury Lace Fronts Partial and Full Cap,   Seamless, skin weft extensions, Interlock Sew-in and other Extension Methods!  Also, Ladies Advanced Custom Hair cutting (including Hot Razor), Corrective Coloring, "Brazilian Blowout," Relaxers, Traditional Pressing Comb/Marcel service,  Thermal Straightening, Sebastion-style formal updos, and Customized Conditioning Cocktails!

Location:  Applebaum Salon of Lake Norman

Professional Stylist and Hair Treatment Specialist:  Benita or "Silk"  704.400.8763 or 310.867.5027

Freelance Hair Artist:  Will travel for film and photo shoots.  Toolkit ready!  Licensed Cosmetologist, CA, GA, NC.

Staff Stylist(s):  Three stations open!  Stylists with clientele welcomed!
Pricing:  $200 mininum service charge for corrective services. 

The Fashion Floor Television Show has been copywritten and on the shelf for future syndication. Our television shows have aired on Time Warner Channel 21 AND (former Adelphia) Channel 25 (for Huntersville/Lake Norman area)

Other past television shows included "BAP-TV," "The "Finishing You" and "UpFront with Benita" Television Shows.

PAST APPLEBAUM Fashion Productions

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On Sunday, November 16, 2003! The Lake Norman JumpOFF
featured the following Designers: Effay Nyrie, Image Productions, Foxx Skynz by Design, Capriccio by Denise, and Bryan K. Osburn. It was a Beautiful Day in a Beautiful Shopping Center in a Gorgeous Outdoor Courtyard! It just couldn't get any better! Thanks to all the models, designers, parents, supporters, and mostly to GOD!

The CAROLINA Comedy Challenge, an APPLEBAUM Production, was held on Friday, March 7, 2003! Congratulations to comedian Dave Martin who WON $100.00 for his hilarious performance at APPLEBAUM Headquarters!!!! 2010 Update: You can now visit http://www.comediandavemartin.com for Dave's latest tour information!

On Saturday, September 9, 2000! The An Applebaum Affair
featured: T-line Designer Fashions, Comedian "Tito" Emcee: Sibyl Lee-English and various local entertainment. All held at the Adam's Mark Charlotte.

APPLEBAUM Productions HOTLINE: 704-947-2010

Please make all checks payable to APPLEBAUM (Productions). Have a Fashionable Day!

WHO's WHO of APPLEBAUM Productions (Fashion Floor TV)

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Executive Producer: Benita Blocker (Ebony Magazine, July 2001) (click to email)

SPECIAL THANKS to ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Applebaum Mailing address:

APPLEBAUM Productions
PO BOX 36261
Charlotte, NC 28236-6261

In the words of comedienne Queen Aishah:

"If you want to change anything about you, you have to first love yourself where you are." --Queen Aishah at www.queenaishah.com

Fashion/Comedy/EMCEE Performances

Benita is on the Move!(former comedienne; now a captivating emcee)

For a Taste NOW! See EVENTS hosted by Benita!

Or You can Catch the Wave . . . the HEATWAVE on:

Saturday, November 17, 2007
Spirit Square, Center City Charlotte, NC
"OcFest V"
Event starts at 6:30PM (Showcasing the future of Hair Extensions: HairDreams LaserBeamer XP)

Sunday, July 15, 2007
Charlotte Convention Center, Center City Charlotte, NC
"Milky Way Hair Styling Competition"
Event starts at 7:00PM (Showcasing two hair models)**WINNER**(Long hair styling Category)

Sunday, October 16, 2005
Rosedale Shopping Center, Huntersville, NC (I-77 Exit 23)
"The Fifth Season" Outdoor Fashion Extravaganza
Event starts at 2:00PM (Emcee: Benita)

Sunday, August 14, 2005
125th Street HARLEM, New York
BTETV's Phashion Weekend in Harlem
Fashion and Hair Show starts at 1:00PM (Featured Hair Stylist: Benita)

Sunday, April 3, 2005
Carolina Ballroom @Adam's Mark Charlotte
301 S. McDowell Street
Dudley HAIR Show starts at 4:00PM (Emcee: Benita)

Tuesday, July 1, 2003
CJ's @Adam's Mark Charlotte
301 S. McDowell Street
Show starts at 9:30PM

Saturday, May 10, 2003
VFW (Veteran of Foreign Wars)
2831 The Plaza--Charlotte
HAAC (Haitian American Association of the Carolinas) Mother's Day Celebration starts at 7:00PM

Friday, March 7, 2003
APPLEBAUM Studio
13111 Rosedale Hill Ave--Huntersville
8:30PM Showtime

Saturday, November 9, 2002
Hampton Park Community Center
211-1 Hampton Church Road
Wedding Attire Fashion Show starts at 6:30PM

Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Cj's (inside Adam's Mark)
S. McDowell Street
Show starts at 9:00PM

Thursday, August 29, 2002
Comedy Zone
516 N. College St.
SHOW STARTS at 8 PM EST

(Comedy Zone is in uptown Charlotte at the corner of 8th & College Street)


An Exclusive Interview with ComedienneXtraordinaire aired Wednesday, July 10, 2002 on T. Entertainment TV.

Call for booking information: 704-400-8763 or 310.867.5027