Founded by Master Cosmetologists Kiam Barrese & Amira Otiti, theplug Beauty Collective is a luxury salon in Sandy Springs, GA, offering specialized services including custom colors, pixie cuts, custom wig installs, silk presses, and professional makeup applications.
The Collective
Amira Otiti
Master Cosmetologist · 16+ Years
Founder of Amira's Touch & Luxe Hair
Healthy hair is the foundation of every great style. Amira specializes in silk presses, traditional sew-ins, crochet braids, color, and custom wig installs. Creator of her own growth oil and Luxe Hair virgin bundles.
Kiam Barrese
Master Cosmetologist · 30+ Years
The Queen of Glam · The Cut Slayer
A former 90's Hip Hop dancer to the salon chair to stylist of the stars. You can see Kiam's work on Hulu's Original Reasonable Doubt, Aja Wilson Nike (NYT Commercial of the Year 2025), DUNKMAN with Shaq and many more TV/Film productions as Hair & Makeup Department Head, founder of Backstage Beauty & Cosmetix in NY (est. 2010), and author of her newly released E-book The Blueprint — Lessons from 30 Years In Beauty available now.
Book with Kiam What We Do
Silk presses, precision cuts, custom color, highlights, perms, deep conditioning — and the best pixie cut in Sandy Springs, from platinum crops to tapered styles.
Traditional sew-ins, crochet braids, custom wig installs, and virgin human hair bundles from Luxe Hair.
Soft glam, party beat, bridal, editorial, red carpet, and TV/Film glam by Kiam — plus pro-grade makeup from Backstage Cosmetix.
NYC Roots · ATL Home
Founded by Master Cosmetologists Kiam Barrese & Amira Otiti, theplug Beauty Collective is the new home of two powerhouse artists. Amira — Master Cosmetologist behind Amira's Touch and the Luxe Hair line. Kiam — The Queen of Glam, Hollywood-set veteran, founder of Backstage Cosmetix, and author of The Blueprint.
Together they bring 40+ years of combined artistry, real NYC energy, and the kind of attention to detail you only get from artists who've worked national campaigns and the salon chair the same week. Walk in. Get plugged in. Leave transformed!
Client Love
Real reviews pulled from our booking platforms.
“My silk press and cut lasted longer than expected. Amira always gets me right. I love my girl. If you need a makeover or just a new stylist, she's your girl.”
Jasmine Ford
Silk Press & Cut · Nov 2025
“Amira did such an amazing job! She installed my v-part beautifully, gave me a trim & a treatment. Both were well needed since I just took braids out. So glad I found her!”
Sade Kelly
V-Part Install · Aug 2025
“Five stars—highly recommend! I came in for a haircut plus kinky-straight bundle install, and I left feeling like the best version of myself. Amira explained every step, was attentive, and made sure I was comfortable the whole appointment.”
A. Waller
Cut & Bundle Install · Jul 2025
“Came in anxious and nervous but left confident and SLAYED! Kiam gave me exactly what I asked for. She was patient, didn't make me feel rushed, and most importantly, answered ALL my questions. I ain't going nowhere else!”
Theresa S.
Permanent Hair Color · Feb 2026
“Kiam was wonderful. She has a great eye for detail and a wealth of hair knowledge from her 30 years of experience. The pixie cut she gave me was incredibly cute and complemented my face shape. Her studio is very clean and airy.”
Paris W.
Relaxer and Pixie Cut · Dec 2025
“Looooove my hair!! Kiam, you are that girl! Thank you so much! I enjoyed chatting with you, as well as my new cut. See you real soon!”
Phelica T.
Relaxer and Pixie Cut · Nov 2025
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