Meet Camilla – Where Legacy Meets Precision
Del
We are thrilled to introduce Camilla, owner of Salon Karma in Sønderborg – a hairdresser shaped by legacy, precision, and a deep respect for the craft itself. With 20 years in the industry and 10 as her own boss, Camilla carries the weight of her profession lightly. She was born into it – raised by a mother and grandparents who were hairdressers, who ran their own salons, who filled her childhood with the scent of shampoo and the hum of blow dryers. It wasn't a career she chose – it was already woven into her identity.
But Camilla didn't just inherit the trade. She refined it. She worked as a freelance color technician. Spent years honing her craft in Aarhus. Trained under the famous danish hairdresser, Gun-Britt, a mentor who taught her what it means to build something with integrity and passion.
She worked backstage at major hair shows, prepping models before they stepped into the light – where every line, every angle, had to be flawless. Through it all, she developed a philosophy rooted in architecture and movement. Inspired by Vidal Sassoon's approach to clean lines and natural fall, Camilla believes that a hairstyle shouldn't be forced into place – it should sit effortlessly.
What defines Camilla's work is precision with softness. Structure with ease. She doesn't chase trends – she creates shapes that hold their own, that work with the hair rather than against it. And in a time where the industry is moving away from the overly styled and towards the authentic, her approach feels more relevant than ever.
She speaks about "kashmir hair" – a term that captures what so many are searching for now: health, softness, and minimal intervention. Hair that feels as good as it looks.
This is also why Camilla was drawn to Meishai. From the first time she tested it, she recognized something rare: a product that was lightweight, effective, and kind. One that didn't compromise. One that gave her clients with sensitive scalps or allergies an option they hadn't had before – without sacrificing results.
We spoke with this inspiring woman about beauty, her journey into hairdressing, the way she see hair today, and what advise she would give her younger self.
1. What does beauty mean to you?
Beauty to me is not just something you see – it's something you experience.
It can be the colors in a sunset, the symmetry in a face, the light in a room. But it can also be the inner: kindness without expecting anything in return, the courage to be vulnerable, or honesty in a moment where it would be easier to hide.
Beauty is not just one thing, it changes with experience, culture and emotions. What is beautiful to one person can be neutral to another – and that in itself is quite beautiful.
2. How did you start as a hairdresser – was there a moment or a feeling that led you here?
My mother and my grandparents were hairdressers and had their own salons. So I grew up with the scent of shampoo, the sound of hair dryers and the atmosphere of the salon. It wasn't just a profession – it was part of my childhood and identity.
Both my mother and my grandparents are unfortunately no longer here, and they have always been a great inspiration to me. I'm sure they're watching from above and are proud of everything I've achieved.
3. Who or what inspires you – within or outside the hairdressing industry?
I'm inspired by strong professional role models like Gun-Britt, who I had the pleasure of working for for a year before I opened my own salon in Sønderborg. She has been more than a boss – a mentor and a role model who has shown me what it means to build something with integrity and passion.
I'm also inspired by forms and fashion aesthetics – and most of all by people. For me, hairdressing is a combination of craftsmanship, creativity and relationships.
4. What is your best advice for healthy hair over the summer?
My general advice to my clients – whether it's summer or winter:
Treat your hair the way you treat your skin.
Summer is perfect for giving your hair a break. But you will always hear me say: Let your hair air dry, use texture spray instead of heat tools, and embrace natural movement. And of course sunscreen and a sun hat to protect against unnecessary drying.
5. How would you describe your way of working with hair today?
I'm very inspired by Vidal Sassoon's philosophy, where you work in clean lines, precision and movement. A hairstyle shouldn't be forced into place – it should fall naturally.
The whole way of bringing architecture into the craft inspires me greatly.
I actually believe that everyone can cut hair – there are just not many who can cut beautiful hair.
6. Are there any shifts or trends you sense for the coming summer? (Both within hair, but also in the way we think about beauty?)
Health is a huge trend. We use the term cashmere hair. So basically it's a combination of healthy hair and healthy skin – which means minimal color and cuts that hold their shape without the need for heat tools.
I experience that we need to move away from the over-styled and towards the authentic. Hair that feels as good as it looks.
For me, it's not about more – but about better. And we can see that this is a huge trend for our customers as well. They are generally more aware of making good choices, fewer chemicals, etc.
7. What caught you about Meishai – and how do you experience working with products created with allergies and scalp health in focus?
My experience with Meishai has been positive from the first time I tested it.
Already the packaging signals quality and care – it's beautiful, simple and inviting. The product itself feels almost weightless in the hair and provides a natural lightness that many have been missing. The hair is left soft, lovely and airy – without feeling heavy or burdened.
For us, it has been particularly valuable to be able to offer an alternative to women who don't want or can't tolerate regular shampoos. Here Meishai has truly proven to be unique. It's the first product we've experienced that combines gentleness with visible results in that way.
Several of our customers also tell us that Meishai has had a repairing and soothing effect on dry or itchy scalp – something many otherwise struggle with in everyday life.
In short: A thoughtful and effective alternative that provides healthy, soft and naturally weightless hair.
8. If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self that life shouldn't be lived perfectly – it should be lived honestly. That courage is not about not being afraid, but about doing it anyway. And that even the periods that feel heavy hold strength that only shows itself later.
Explore more about Camilla at: salonkarma.dk