The one behind the chair

Meet Laura

Welcoming, talented, and famously good at listening — Laura Steele has been styling since 2011, first in Mead, Colorado and now on Colonel’s Island.

Laura Steele, owner and stylist of The Back Porch Salon
One chair, all yours

A salon that feels
like coming home

The Back Porch Salon is exactly what it sounds like — a charming studio tucked into a white farmhouse on Colonel’s Island, where the azaleas bloom outside the window and every appointment is one-on-one. Laura opened the salon in Mead, Colorado in 2011, and when she moved to Midway, Georgia, the salon came with her — same chair, same warm welcome, new porch. She built it around a simple idea: your special time. She listens first, offers her honest professional advice, and sends you home with hair you love.

From precision cuts and dimensional color to formal styles for the big day, Laura pairs small-town warmth with salon-grade skill — and she’s proud to specialize in Surface products, chosen for the health of your hair.

In their words

On her work

5.0 out of 5 stars 54 verified Vagaro reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Laura listened to what I wanted in her color and cut. It is hard to find someone who is really good at both — she is highly skilled in both.”

Victoria H. Verified
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“I’ve been getting my hair bleached for over five years and I’ve never met anybody that could get my hair so blonde without frying it off!”

Lillian P. Verified
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Laura’s attention to detail, prompt communication, and outstanding results make them my top choice every time.”

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Around the studio

A peek inside

In their words

On the welcome

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Love the feel of this little salon. She has decorated with such vintage style, it’s always fun to look around to see what is new.”

Stepheny W. Verified
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Got the Mr. Cut. Laura was friendly, courteous, and efficient. It could not have been better!”

Jason B. Verified
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Found my new haircut home! I would for sure travel to go back to Laura even if she weren’t so close. Amazing lady!”

Casey B. Verified