Hair is deeply personal. It’s one of the first things we see when we look at ourselves in the mirror, and it’s one of the most visible ways we present ourselves to the world. But our hair is more than just how we look; it’s how we treat and take care of ourselves. Few people know this better than Angela Besana. For nearly three decades, Angela has built her career on caring for hair, helping her clients feel their best, and fostering connections.
Angela spent 21 years working in Charlotte’s SouthPark area, working up the ranks to rise from stylist to respected color educator. She led continuing education courses for nine salon locations across North and South Carolina and personally trained more than 500 stylists over the span of her career. As an Aveda-certified color educator, Angela traveled up and down the East Coast, from Boston to Florida, sharing her expertise with salons to help them grow. In 2021, she joined the inaugural education team for Color Space, helping launch a new color line nationwide. Two and a half years ago, Angela stepped out on her own and opened Cara Amici Salon in Charlotte. Naming her salon was very personal. “Cara Amici” means dearest friends in Italian—a nod to Angela’s heritage and to the feeling she wants every person to have when they walk through her door.
But then her life took a new turn: She and her partner bought a home in Sedgefield and she began embracing Greensboro as her new community. To further plant her roots here, Angela opened her first Greensboro location in May 2025. “Greensboro has that small-town feel,” she says. “It’s a wonderful place to raise a family. I love it here.”
Now she’s helping clients in the Triad look and feel their best. In addition to cuts and styling, Angela offers keratin treatments and luxury hair extensions. She also proudly carries products from high-end Italian haircare brand Davines, a company that uses many natural and organic ingredients and is deeply committed to sustainability. That was a very intentional choice. “Taking care of the earth is important to me,” Angela says.
With nearly three decades behind the chair, Angela has refined a philosophy built on listening, attention to detail, and providing a safe, non-judgmental space. “I want people to focus on the attention we give them,” she says. “How we personalize every service—color, texture, etc. We don’t assume. We listen.” That commitment comes to life through thoughtful, tailored guidance for every client, including complimentary pre-service consultations.
Ultimately, her goal is for clients to leave her chair feeling heard, cared for, and supported in every way. “I want people to feel like they’re at home,” says Angela, “and to feel and look as beautiful as they are.”
Angela's future dreams for Cara Amici are to one day add esthetics and spa services to create a full-service sanctuary for guests. Until then, she is steadily growing her Greensboro clientele, building lasting connections, and ensuring every client leaves feeling more confident, cared for, and better than when they walked in.
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Website: www.caraamicisalon.com
Address: 5698 West Gate City Boulevard, Suite 101