OUR TEAM
Inclusive Unpretentious Luxury. The Altar is located in the historic Old Sacred Heart Building in East Hill, Pensacola FL [Muscogee Creek Land]. Salon: Where cool hair meets holistic well-being. Artist/Owner Kendall Whitley is a National Balayage Educator specializing in hand-painted color, and dry-cutting for sun-kissed, effortless hair. They offer 1:1 appointments in a holistic, sensory relaxing environment. [HeadClub: a LGBTQIA+ free haircut program] HeadSpa: More than haircare, this HeadSpa is designed to utilize the scalp as a gate-way to connect with your nervous system and deliver a holistic, full-sensory, experience. ThirdSpace: Where community gathers. Host your own free community event, and follow along for others! NEW CLIENT APPOINTMENTS: 1. Request a “New Client Form” using the “Contact” page here OR copy + paste this into your browser: https://forms.gle/4fRddNig3Rz6xc1W9 2. Request Your Time: Consultation (30 Minutes) New Client Haircut (1.5 Hours) New Client Color + Cut (3 Hours) 3. Deposit Exchange: Your deposit will go towards the session total unless the cancellation policy applies. RETURNING GUEST APPOINTMENTS: 1. Select “BOOK NOW” —> “RETURNING GUEST” 2. Choose 1 of the following: 30 Minutes: For Dry Haircut Maintenance. >4 weeks between appointments 1 HR: Haircut + Styling Session. 2 HRS: Haircut Transformation | Color Maintenance >12 weeks since last visit. 3 HRS: For All Color Sessions <12 weeks since our last color + cutting + maintenance work. —> Select the session date/time that best fits your needs. *I personally approve each appointment. If your session needs adjusting I will reach out to you. 3. DEPOSIT EXCHANGE: Your deposit will go towards your appointment unless the cancellation policy applies. HEADCLUB: Our mutual aid program offering free + sliding scale haircuts to Queer people, every month, to help make gender affirming care accessible to Every Betty. HeadClub officially started at the beginning 2022 when Kendall went gratuity free, and noticed that clients their (totally rad) clients wanted a way to pay-it-forward, thus HeadClub was born. If a gender-affirming haircut is financially inaccessible to you, or a loved one, you can request a “HeadClub” appointment by clicking “Book Now”. F A Q S * All appointments include any services (color + cut + treatments) needed & available during the time allotted! * I personally approve each appointment request, and ensures proper timing for your desired results! If your request needs adjustments I will contact you. * Session rates are subject to change based on your hair goals and needs * Please refer to the information in your appointment confirmations to acknowledge our current policies and practices.
Kendall Whitley
Kendall is the creator and artist behind The Altar. A holistic stylist with an eye for sun-kissed color, “mod” haircuts that enhance your natural pattern, and an intuitive approach to meche your psyche and your hair. They specialize in hand-painted balayage, self and gender-affirming sessions, and sensory calming appointments. Kendall is also a Balayage and Business Educator- teaching locally and independently; alongside Nationally recognized companies like Sunlights Pro and GlossGenius to co-create a more inclusive salon industry.
Skylin Mills
My name is Skylin Mills, a licensed esthetician and certified intuitive coach , this studio was created to honor the connection between inner calm and outer radiance. With over five years of experience specializing in advanced facial treatments and holistic skin health, Skylin weaves together the art of esthetics and the energy of healing to create experiences that nurture, restore, and awaken confidence from within. This space is designed as a sanctuary for the nervous system, the skin, and the spirit. Each service is guided by intuition, grounded in intention, and informed by the science of the skin. My approach blends skincare, energy awareness, and mindful touch to support whole-body restoration. All bodies are welcome here.