Havona Waite-Alves is a multi-talented artist, designer, hair stylist, and the visionary behind Music Box interiors. Her eclectic, maximalist, and fancy vision creates spaces that feel like a palace, a speakeasy, and a jungle wonderland all at once.

As the owner of Melanin on 6th salon in DTLA, Havona provides clients experiencing alopecia and other hair conditions with peace, privacy, and beautifully crafted styles. As the founder of Beauty Within, a program supporting individuals experiencing homelessness near DTLA’s Skid Row, she is deeply committed to helping people rediscover their worth, in addition to mentoring young creatives. Whether she is designing interiors or crafting hairstyles, Havona's timeless creations are always the talk of the town.