Press & Media 

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Getting a Sew-In Weave

Featured as: Celebrity Hairstylist + Founder of SL Raw Virgin Hair

Highlights: LeAna McKnight explains what a sew-in weave is, the difference between leave-out vs. closure sew-ins, and what first-timers should consider before booking. She also shares expert longevity guidance (how long installs should last), plus aftercare tips like nightly wrapping, heat protectants, and proper cleansing of the hair underneath.

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Impact: ELLE is a top-tier global beauty publication. This feature reinforces LeAna McKnight as a trusted expert in sew-in education, protective styling, and luxury extension guidance.

Everything You Should Know Before Getting Microlink Hair 

Featured as: Celebrity Hairstylist + Microlink Specialist

Highlights: LeAna McKnight shares pro-level microlink education and maintenance advice for safer installs and long-term hair health.

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Impact: Women’s Health is a trusted wellness publication—this feature positions Stylist Lee as a credible expert source in luxury extension methods and healthy installs. 

The 16 Best Edge Control Products to Try in 2021, According to the Experts

Featured as: Hairstylist to Ari Lennox (LeAna McKnight)

Highlights: LeAna is listed as a pro expert contributor sharing her go-to edge control product recommendations. She specifically highlights the KeraCare Styling Wax Stick as her longtime favorite for sleek edges and silk press finishes (noting medium hold + performance on 3C–4C textures). She also recommends additional products she trusts for smooth finishes and lasting hold.

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Impact: Vogue is one of the most influential beauty and fashion publications worldwide. Being referenced as an expert strengthens LeAna’s editorial credibility and reinforces her authority in professional hair artistry.

Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Curly Hair Extensions

Featured as: Celebrity Stylist + Founder of SL Raw Virgin Hair

Highlights: LeAna McKnight is featured as an expert source in InStyle’s curly hair extensions guide, sharing education on curl pattern matching, density, and selecting the right extension type based on lifestyle goals. The feature also highlights her authority in textured extensions through SL Raw Virgin Hair, reinforcing her ability to guide consumers toward natural-looking, seamless results.

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Impact: InStyle is a top-tier beauty publication that validates expertise at an editorial level. This feature strengthens LeAna’s credibility as a trusted authority in curly hair extensions—positioning her both as a celebrity stylist and an industry leader shaping how women shop for textured hair with confidence.

How to Clean Your Hairbrush—and How Often You Really Need to Do It

Featured as: Celebrity Hairstylist + Hair Care Expert

Highlights: LeAna McKnight contributes professional hair-care expertise in Martha Stewart’s guide to cleaning hairbrushes, reinforcing the role of tool hygiene in maintaining healthy hair, preventing buildup, and supporting overall hair quality—especially for women investing in long-term hair care routines.

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Impact: A feature in Martha Stewart signals trust, credibility, and broad lifestyle authority. It positions LeAna as more than a stylist—highlighting her as a beauty expert whose professional standards translate into practical guidance for everyday consumers and elevated clients alike.

We Can't All Be Ashley Banks, But Here's How to Re-Create Her '90s Silk Press

Featured as: Celebrity Hairstylist + Silk Press Expert

Highlights: LeAna McKnight is referenced for her professional insight on the ’90s silk press revival—spotlighting the technique as a timeless, high-polish look and reinforcing the importance of healthy prep, precision pressing, and long-lasting finish for textured hair.

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Impact: Being included in Who What Wear places LeAna inside a leading fashion-beauty authority that influences consumer trends at scale. It strengthens her positioning as an expert stylist whose knowledge helps shape what modern women request next—bridging runway-inspired beauty with real-world wearability.

How To Use Curly Hair Extensions, According to Celebrity Stylist LeAna McKnight

Featured as: Celebrity Stylist + Curly Hair Extension Expert

Highlights: LeAna McKnight is featured sharing professional tips on how to blend, style, and maintain curly hair extensions for a natural-looking finish. The feature positions her as the go-to expert for women who want curly extensions that match texture, enhance volume, and still look realistic in everyday wear.  

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Impact: Naturally Curly recognition reinforces LeAna’s authority as a trusted educator in textured hair styling, spotlighting her ability to translate celebrity-level technique into practical guidance women can use at home—especially when installing or enhancing curls.  

Everything You Need to Know About Microlink Extensions, According to a Pro

Featured as: Microlink Hair Extension Expert + Celebrity Stylist

Highlights: LeAna McKnight is featured explaining the microlink extension method—highlighting how it works, why it’s favored for a natural finish, and what clients should understand before choosing the service. The piece frames microlinks as a premium option for women seeking movement, versatility, and low-detectability results without traditional sew-in tension.

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Impact: POPSUGAR coverage validates LeAna’s expertise in high-demand extension methods and places her voice inside a mainstream beauty education platform—supporting credibility with both professional clients and everyday women researching microlinks before booking.

Why Some Black Women Are Relaxing Their Hair Again

Featured as: Celebrity Hairstylist + Hair Extension Expert

Highlights: LeAna is featured in ESSENCE’s beauty editorial exploring why some Black women are embracing relaxers again—and how the return of traditional sew-ins continues to thrive as a protective styling choice. In the piece, McKnight explains that sew-ins never truly went out of style in her business, highlighting how education and modern technique have helped clients make more informed decisions about maintenance, hair health, and protective styling options.  

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Impact: Being quoted in ESSENCE positions LeAna McKnight as a trusted voice in modern Black hair culture—bridging real client demand with expert guidance. The feature reinforces her authority not only in extensions and sew-ins, but in shaping conversations around hair choice, healthy styling, and what’s trending in Black beauty today.

Everything to Know About Silk Press Treatments Before You Visit the Salon

Featured as: Celebrity Hairstylist + Textured Hair Expert

Highlights: LeAna McKnight is recognized within Byrdie’s hair education coverage for her expertise in silk press technique and textured hair care—reinforcing the silk press as a non-chemical straightening method that delivers sleek, glossy results while preserving the integrity of natural hair when done properly.

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Impact: Byrdie is a top-tier beauty authority, and inclusion in their natural hair education content strengthens LeAna’s credibility as a trusted expert in modern Black hair artistry. It positions her as the kind of professional audiences look to for safe technique, healthy hair standards, and culturally informed styling.

Modern Women by LeAna McKnight

Featured as: Editorial Hairstylist Feature (Modern Salon Gallery)

Highlights: In this Modern Salon gallery, LeAna McKnight presents “Modern Women”—a visual showcase inspired by the idea that women can be powerful, professional, and sensual all at once. The work emphasizes strong styling detail, clean polish, and a modern beauty viewpoint designed for impact on-camera and in print.

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Impact: This feature confirms LeAna’s creative authority beyond salon work—highlighting her as an image-driven stylist with an editorial eye. Being published in Modern Salon strengthens her industry positioning as a beauty professional whose work belongs in professional media, not just behind the chair.

Lee Hair Studio Stylists’ Collection

Featured as: Salon Portfolio Feature (Modern Salon Gallery)

Highlights: Modern Salon spotlights Lee Hair Studio’s work through an editorial-style gallery showcasing polished, camera-ready hairstyling. The feature reinforces the studio’s professional-level finishing and creative range—styles that read just as strong in real life as they do on camera.

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Impact: A Modern Salon gallery feature is an industry credibility marker. It places the work inside a trade publication stylists respect—positioning Lee Hair Studio as a trusted name in professional beauty and editorial-quality hair artistry.